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HP StorageWorks

XP12000 Disk Array

site preparation guide

first edition (September 2004)

part number: AE002-96002

This guide contains site preparation information for the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array.

Summary of Contents for StorageWorks XP12000

Page 1: ...HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array site preparation guide first edition September 2004 part number AE002 96002 This guide contains site preparation information for the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array ...

Page 2: ...ed or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice All product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Hewlett Packard Company shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information is provided as is with...

Page 3: ...asks 11 The site prep team 12 HP representatives 12 Customer 12 Site prep tasks 13 Site prep checklist 13 Site prep time allowances 16 2 Site Requirements 17 Disk array physical specifications 18 Dimensions 19 Weights 19 Calculating the weight of your disk array configuration 22 General computer room requirements 25 Preventing electrostatic discharge 25 Safety requirements 27 Fire safety 27 Equipm...

Page 4: ...lution control 50 Metallic particulate contamination 50 Data comm requirements 52 Electrical requirements 53 Line voltage 53 Branch circuit breakers 53 Frequency 54 Safety and dedicated ground 54 Grounding requirements 54 Receptacles 55 Power line transients 56 Maximum peak inrush and crest factor 57 Uninterruptible power supply UPS 58 Sources of electrical interference 59 Delivery space requireme...

Page 5: ...nformation 73 Three phase cabling for the USA 60 Hz 74 Connecting the external power supply cords 74 Branch circuit requirements 75 Three phase AC cabling for Europe 50 Hz 76 Connecting the power supply cords 76 Branch circuit requirements 77 Single phase AC cabling for the USA 78 Connecting the power supply cords 78 Branch circuit requirements 80 Single phase cabling for Europe 81 Connecting the ...

Page 6: ...6 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide ...

Page 7: ...orageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Owner s Guide on the HP web site www hp com Document conventions and symbols Caution Failure to follow directions could result in hardware or software damage Warning Failure to follow directions could result in personal injury or death Table 1 Document conventions Convention Element Blue text Figure 1 Cross reference links Bold Menu items button names key names tab na...

Page 8: ... HP web site lists telephone numbers for worldwide technical support at www hp com country us eng support html Have the following information available before calling Technical support registration number if applicable Product serial numbers Product model names and numbers Applicable error messages Operating system type and revision level Detailed specific questions For continuous quality improvem...

Page 9: ...eller To obtain the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller United States 1 800 345 1518 Canada 1 800 263 5868 elsewhere See the HP web site for locations and telephone numbers www hp com Revision history September 2004 First release ...

Page 10: ...10 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide ...

Page 11: ...ility of the disk array Site prep involves a careful balance of equipment design criteria site environmental variables your business needs and your budget constraints In addition to this guide other site prep resources may be available to you The HP service organization is committed to making sure you receive the maximum benefits of your disk array HP representatives will guide and assist you thro...

Page 12: ...ne and implement the site requirements for your specific site and array configuration Coordinates all HP resources to ensure successful delivery and installation of the disk array Your HP SR is your primary point of contact with HP during the site preparation process Customer As part of the site prep team your responsibilities include planning and preparing a suitable environment for the disk arra...

Page 13: ...ite The checklist includes references to the pages in this guide where you can find more information on each item 5 Checklist items that require a Yes answer are marked with asterisks If you answer No for any of these items your site does not meet site requirements for the disk array Using the information in Chapter 2 correct the site environment so that you can answer Yes for each of these items ...

Page 14: ...ed to include the new array page 32 Does the new floor plan include adequate space for airflow and servicing needs page 32 Does the new floor plan include the clearance required for the floor s load rating page 33 Computer room infrastructure Yes No Reference Is the computer room structurally complete walls floor air conditioning system and so on Chapter 2 Is the raised floor adequate for the equi...

Page 15: ...o equipment specifications page 54 Is an appropriate uninterruptible power supply UPS strategy in place page 58 If lightning arresters are recommended are they installed page 59 Have all sources of electrical interferences been corrected page 59 Building access and security Yes No Reference Does the customer site have access control for example HP representatives will need an escort NA Does the co...

Page 16: ...s to complete Acquiring required power connectors Arranging for an electrician Adding or modifying air conditioning systems Making building alterations Placing an order for data comm equipment The time between placing an equipment order and actual delivery can vary Contact your HP representative to determine the best estimated delivery dates ...

Page 17: ...iver and install the disk array General computer room requirements page 25 Safety requirements page 27 Raised floor requirements page 28 Space planning requirements page 32 Environmental requirements page 46 Data comm requirements page 52 Electrical requirements page 53 Delivery space requirements page 60 ...

Page 18: ...the controller electronics for the disk array and some hard disk drives and zero to four disk array frames DKUs which contain additional hard disk drives Figure 1 shows the disk array with the maximum of four DKUs Figure 1 Disk array minimum maximum configuration Supported configurations are One DKC minimum configuration One DKC and one DKU R1 One DKC and two DKUs R1 and R2 or R1 and L1 One DKC an...

Page 19: ...ation page 22 Table 3 page 20 provides the approximate weights for Minimum configuration base cabinet without additional product components Maximum configuration base cabinet fully populated with product components Table 2 DKC and DKU dimensions Dimension DKC Unpackaged DKC Packaged DKU Unpackaged DKU Packaged cm in cm in cm in cm in Width 78 21 30 8 89 35 04 65 25 6 79 31 2 Depth 92 5 36 42 112 5...

Page 20: ...l shipping crate 2 Within the USA and Canada most shipments use a special carrier process in which frames are shipped without pallets ramps and cartons In these cases the packaged weight is the unpackaged weight plus 23 kg 50 lb 3 For upgrade DKU packaging includes a ramp add 29 kg 65 lb Table 4 Component weights Product Description kg lb AE002A 001 Three phase 30A 60Hz for XP12000 DKC 22 6 50 AE0...

Page 21: ... Memory Module 0 2 0 5 AE027A XP12000 Cache Platform Board 6 4 14 AE028A XP12000 DKC DKU Battery 13 7 30 AE030A XP12000 1 GB Shared Memory Module 0 05 0 1 AE032A XP12000 Shared Memory Platform Board 2 3 5 AE033A XP12000 Cache Switch 3 6 8 AE034A XP12000 Standard Performance ACP pair 5 11 AE040A XP12000 Cable Set for DKU R1 basic 3 2 7 AE041A XP12000 Cable Set for DKU R1 high performance 4 1 9 AE04...

Page 22: ...onfiguration in your preferred units kg or lb See Table 6 page 24 for an example of a completed worksheet Use the calculated total weight to estimate the required floor load rating for the computer room page 28 AE045A 004 Single phase 50A 50Hz for XP12000 DKU 17 2 38 AE045A 005 Single phase 30A 60Hz for XP12000 DKU 20 44 AE045A 006 Single phase 30A 50Hz for XP12000 DKU 18 6 41 AE046A XP12000 High ...

Page 23: ...3 Table 5 Weight calculation worksheet Units kg or lb Part Number Description Weight1 Quantity Extended weight x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Total weight of your configuration 1 From Table 3 page 20 or Table 4 page 20 ...

Page 24: ...Memory Module 0 5 x 8 4 AE028A XP12000 DKC DKU Battery 30 x 4 120 AE030A XP12000 1 GB Shared Memory Module 0 1 x 3 0 3 AE033A XP12000 Cache Switch 8 x 1 8 AE034A XP12000 Standard Performance ACP pair 11 x 2 22 AE040A XP12000 Cable Set for DKU R1 basic 7 x 1 7 AE041A XP12000 Cable Set for DKU R1 high performance 9 x 1 9 AE045A XP12000 Disk Array Frame DKU 945 x 1 945 AE045A 001 Three phase 30A 60Hz...

Page 25: ...oom Maintain the computer room at a positive pressure relative to the surrounding spaces to reduce introduction of contaminants Install a vapor barrier around the entire computer room envelope floors walls ceiling to help keep moisture out of the room This is especially important if your computer room is located underground Caulk and vapor seal all pipes and cables that penetrate the computer room...

Page 26: ...dry conditions If opened and used immediately the act of removing the paper from its box generates static To allow the static to discharge gradually over time leave the box open in the computer room for several hours before use Follow these precautions to minimize possible ESD induced failures in your computer room Install conductive flooring conductive adhesive must be used when laying tiles Use ...

Page 27: ...e there is a risk of fire or explosion due to the presence of highly flammable gases volatile liquids or combustible dust Consult your insurance carrier and local fire department for fire safety suggestions They can analyze your existing fire control systems and advise you on any required changes If you are building a new site or making structural changes to an existing site consult your local bui...

Page 28: ...the raised floor ensure that there is a common ground connection between the raised floor and main floor to avoid possible build up of different voltage potentials Failure to comply can result in serious injury to personnel and damage to equipment Requirements for raised floors Raised floor access ramps must not exceed a 10 slope Use a 10 to 12 inch raised floor system for the most favorable room ...

Page 29: ...ncluding antistatic varieties within 6 0 m 20 ft of the disk array Over time carpeting may shed dust that can cause problems with the disk array Caution If your computer room has carpeting place static discharge mats where personnel must walk across them before touching any part of the array Failure to comply with this precaution can result in equipment damage through static discharge Floor cutout...

Page 30: ...30 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide DKC floor cutouts Figure 2 DKC floor cutouts ...

Page 31: ...Site Requirements 31 DKU floor cutout Figure 3 DKU floor cutout ...

Page 32: ...he array s power and data cables The space planning process 1 Document your computer room s existing floorplan including the locations of Immovable objects such as structural support columns Walls All equipment furniture cabinets racks data comm equipment and systems Floor cutouts Electrical outlets Interconnecting cables and power cords including lengths Floor vents 2 Develop a new floorplan that...

Page 33: ...ocal contractors and your HP representatives Floor clearance The total floor clearance required for the disk array includes The actual space required by the equipment Service clearance the floor space required to access the disk array Never use this space for storage Additional space required to properly distribute the equipment weight on your computer room s raised floor The amount of additional ...

Page 34: ...termine how much space you can assign to clearance C For maintenance purposes try to make Clarger 100 cm rather than smaller 0 cm The smaller C is the larger A and B must be 4 In the table after the diagram find the column for C If your C value is in between two table values use the larger table value Then find the row for your floor load rating Where the column and row intersect is the A B value ...

Page 35: ...r the array Table 7 Calculating floor clearance Left Right Front Back Clearance values A _________ B _________ C _________ Not applicable Minimum service clearance 10 cm 3 94 in 10 cm 3 94 in 80 cm 31 5 in 80 cm 31 5 in Minimum floor clearance 80 cm 31 5 in ...

Page 36: ...36 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide Floor clearance DKC only Figure 4 Floor clearance DKC only For an explanation of this diagram see step 2 page 34 ...

Page 37: ... load rating DKC only Floor load rating kg m2 C 0 A B must C 20 cm 7 9 in A B must C 40 cm 15 8 in A B must C 60 cm 23 6 in A B must C 100 cm 39 4 in A B must 500 40 30 20 0 0 450 50 40 30 20 0 400 80 60 50 40 20 350 110 90 80 60 40 300 170 140 120 100 80 ...

Page 38: ...38 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide Floor clearance DKC and one DKU Figure 5 Floor clearance DKC and one DKU For an explanation of this diagram see step 2 page 34 ...

Page 39: ...ing DKC and one DKU Floor load rating kg m2 C 0 A B must C 20 cm 7 9 in A B must C 40 cm 15 8 in A B must C 60 cm 23 6 in A B must C 100 cm 39 4 in A B must 500 80 60 40 20 0 450 110 90 70 50 20 400 160 130 100 80 50 350 230 190 160 130 90 300 330 280 240 210 160 ...

Page 40: ...40 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide Floor clearance DKC and two DKUs Figure 6 Floor clearance DKC and two DKUs For an explanation of this diagram see step 2 page 34 ...

Page 41: ...g DKC and two DKU Floor load rating kg m2 C 0 A B must C 20 cm 7 9 in A B must C 40 cm 15 8 in A B must C 60 cm 23 6 in A B must C 100 cm 39 4 in A B must 500 120 90 60 40 0 450 170 130 100 70 30 400 240 200 160 130 80 350 340 280 240 200 140 300 500 430 370 320 240 ...

Page 42: ...42 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide Floor clearance DKC and three DKUs Figure 7 Floor clearance DKC and three DKUs For an explanation of this diagram see step 2 page 34 ...

Page 43: ...KC and three DKUs Floor load rating kg m2 C 0 A B must C 20 cm 7 9 in A B must C 40 cm 15 8 in A B must C 60 cm 23 6 in A B must C 100 cm 39 4 in A B must 500 160 120 80 50 0 450 230 180 140 100 50 400 320 260 210 170 100 350 460 380 320 270 190 300 660 570 490 420 320 ...

Page 44: ...44 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide Floor clearance DKC and four DKUs Figure 8 Floor clearance DKC and four DKUs For an explanation of this diagram see step 2 page 34 ...

Page 45: ...KC and four DKUs Floor load rating kg m2 C 0 A B must C 20 cm 7 9 in A B must C 40 cm 15 8 in A B must C 60 cm 23 6 in A B must C 100 cm 39 4 in A B must 500 200 150 100 70 0 450 290 230 170 130 60 400 410 330 270 210 130 350 570 480 400 340 240 300 830 710 610 530 400 ...

Page 46: ...r conditioning duct work If it is not separate from the rest of the building it might be difficult to control cooling and air pressure levels Duct work seals are important for maintaining a balanced air conditioning system and high static air pressure Adequate cooling capacity means little if the direction humidity levels increase when the ducts are exposed to warm air producing condensation Conde...

Page 47: ... often the result of the facility heating system and occur during the cold season Most heating systems provide air with a low humidity level unless the system has a built in humidifier Table 13 Temperature specifications Temperature range type Range Recommended operating temperature range 21 to 24 C 70 to 75 F Operating temperature 16 to 32 C 61 to 89 F Nonoperating temperature range 10 to 43 C 14...

Page 48: ...ype Noncondensing relative humidity RH Recommended operating humidity range at 22 C 71 F 50 to 55 Operating humidity range at 22 C 71 F 20 to 80 Nonoperating humidity range 8 to 90 Shipping and storage humidity range product packed in factory packing 5 to 95 Operating maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C 79 F Nonoperating maximum wet bulb temperature 27 C 81 F Shipping and storage maximum wet bulb te...

Page 49: ...ontal 1 Incline impact 1 22 m s Vertical 2 Rotational edge 0 1 m 1 See ASTM D5277 92 Standard Test Methods for Performing Programmed Horizontal Impacts Using an Inclined Impact Tester 2 See ASTM D1083 91 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates Table 17 Heat dissipation and power consumption specifications Parameter DKC Each DKU Full array...

Page 50: ...ss can damage the disk array Some of the most common contaminants are dust smoke ash eraser debris food crumbs and salty air Mechanical filters on the disk array protect it by trapping large dust particles Smaller particles can pass through some filters and over time can cause problems in mechanical parts Prevent small dust particles from entering the computer room by maintaining its air condition...

Page 51: ...sing failures or operational interruptions For over 50 years the electronics industry has been aware of the relatively rare but possible threat posed by metallic particulate contamination During recent years a growing concern has developed in computer rooms where these conductive contaminants are formed on the bottom of some raised floor tiles Although this problem is relatively rare it may be an ...

Page 52: ... Continuous Track XP phone home feature if you plan to use it An HP representative will configure Continuous Track XP during installation For more information on Continuous Track XP see the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Owner s Guide A twisted pair Cat 5 cable An available LAN drop on your Intranet Needed to connect the XP12000 to an available Ethernet port on your public LAN To ensure networ...

Page 53: ...tage requirements Avoid the use of a line voltage conditioner Make sure that a power distribution unit if used supports the correct voltage to support your entire system Branch circuit breakers See Appendix A for specific branch circuit requirements for your power situation Three phase branch circuit breakers The power cords supplied with each DKC or DKU configured for three phase power are sized ...

Page 54: ...nt for all system components Consult with an HP representative and your electrician to ensure that your electrical system meets all local and national safety codes Grounding requirements Your site s electrical subsystem must meet all of the following conditions Grounding as prescribed by your local country codes An insulated grounding conductor that is identical in size and insulation material and...

Page 55: ...ptacles Each disk array cabinet has two or four separate connections to AC power For disk array cabinets with two connections to AC power each input must be capable of supporting the entire current demand for the cabinet For disk array cabinets with four connections to AC power the two inputs to AC Box 1 or the two inputs to AC Box 2 must be capable of supporting the entire current demand for the ...

Page 56: ...n When installing the receptacles the electrician must ensure that each receptacle has its own neutral if required and ground Using the same neutral ground for more than one circuit causes voltage loss and heat problems and can create a fire hazard A shared neutral conductor that fails open circuit can cause overvoltage damage to equipment See Appendix A for specific plug and receptacle part numbe...

Page 57: ...4 A 50 amp 60 A Not applicable1 1 50 amp power configurations are single phase only DKU 30 amp 34 A 26 A 50 amp 56 A Not applicable1 Table 20 Crest factors Cabinet Power Single phase Three phase DKC 30 amp 1 68 1 67 50 amp 1 56 Not applicable1 1 50 amp power configurations are single phase only DKU 30 amp 1 65 1 53 50 amp 1 50 Not applicable1 ...

Page 58: ... UPS for the XP12000 Make sure your UPS satisfies the requirements in Table 21 Table values are based on a worst case voltage rated voltage 10 percent and a maximum configuration of DKC DKUs A phase imbalance of 15 percent is also included in the calculation In a maximum disk array configuration one DKC and four DKUs the array requires 31 kVA Table 21 Single secondary input primary offline power r...

Page 59: ...anitorial equipment can induce electrical noise and cause abnormal operation of the computer system Your electrician can verify whether or not maintenance outlets are on separate panels Lightning In geographical areas subject to lightning storms it may by advisable to install lightning protection for both personnel and computer systems The principles of lightning protection and personnel safety ar...

Page 60: ...19 Caution Make sure that your doorways and hallways provide enough clearance to move the equipment safely from the delivery area to the computer room Permanent obstructions such as pillars or narrow doorways can cause equipment damage If necessary plan for the removal of walls or doors Caution Make sure that all floors stairs and elevators you might use when moving the disk array to the computer ...

Page 61: ...s at your site at approximately the same time When your equipment ships HP provides you with carrier information and an expected delivery date Factors beyond HP s control can cause delivery delays If you have not received your equipment within two weeks of its shipment from HP contact your HP SR who will trace your order and expedite delivery Caution Before delivery make sure your site meets Deliv...

Page 62: ...ssing items 2 Inspect all shipping containers for signs of damage such as dents scratches cuts or water marks 3 If you see any damage to the containers a Note on the bill of lading that there is apparent damage subject to inspection b Arrange for the carrier s representative and an HP representative to be present when the item in question is unpacked c Contact your HP representative who will make ...

Page 63: ...re direct from the factory to the customer HP uses special carriers with a dedicated fleet of trucks and specially trained personnel Full packaging consists of a pallet wooden loading ramp inner packaging and outer corrugated carton assembly Full packaging with wooden crate consists of full packaging encased in a wooden crate Required personnel HP recommends that three physically able personnel be...

Page 64: ...tallation hardware leave the sealed cartons or packages intact HP representatives will unpack them when they install and configure the disk array 3 As you unpack the cartons match the delivered items to the packing list invoice for each carton Contact your HP SR immediately if any items are missing or are not the ones you ordered 4 Move all equipment to the computer room before the installation da...

Page 65: ...st be able to support the equipment weight and must be free of surface conditions that could cause shock or vibration to the cabinet contents Warning When using sharp objects or cutting tools make sure that no part of your body lies in the path of the blade bit or point Caution When detached from each other DKCs and DKUs do not have side panels Exposed printed circuit boards PCB are present howeve...

Page 66: ...load both the DKC and DKUs 1 If shipped in a wooden crate a Using an 11mm 7 16 ratchet or wrench remove the six lag screws at the base of crate b Using the claw end of a claw hammer remove the crate clamps Warning Crate clamps are under tension Wear safety glasses and hold onto the clamp with your free hand during removal c Remove the crate panels 1 DKUs shipped as upgrades without a DKC will cont...

Page 67: ... 10 Typical full frame outer packaging 2 Cut and remove the polyester bands 3 Remove the nails attaching the carton to the pallet 4 Remove the plastic carton fasteners p fasteners 5 Remove the carton P fasteners Polyester bands Nails ...

Page 68: ... 7 Using a 6mm hex and 19mm wrench remove the adapter plates that anchor the cabinet to the pallet 8 Remove the poly bag covering the cabinet 9 Following the instructions provided on the wooden ramp attach the ramp to the pallet and roll the cabinet onto the floor 10 Visually check the unit for any damage Corner pads Poly bag Wooden ramp Adapter plate Accessory box ...

Page 69: ...ical Specifications 69 A Electrical Specifications The detailed electrical specifications in this appendix are provided to help your site electrician perform any necessary electrical work related to site prep ...

Page 70: ...t breakers 50A 50A 50A 50A 50A Number of circuit breakers 2 2 2 2 2 Dropout carry through time at minimum line voltage ms 60 60 60 60 60 Table 24 30 amp 50 or 60 Hz single phase DKC operation Nominal rated voltage Vac Parameter 200 2081 1 60 Hz only 220 230 240 Minimum operating voltage Vac 184 191 202 212 221 Maximum operating voltage Vac 212 220 233 244 254 Rated line current per power cord Arms...

Page 71: ...ommended circuit breakers 30A 30A 30A 30A 30A 30A 30A 30A Number of circuit breakers 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Dropout carry through time at minimum line voltage ms 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 Table 26 50 amp 50 or 60 Hz single phase DKU operation Nominal rated voltage Vac Parameter 200 2081 1 60 Hz only 220 230 240 Minimum operating voltage Vac 184 191 202 212 221 Maximum operating voltage Vac 212 220 233 244 ...

Page 72: ... 2 Units with only two power cords require only two circuit breakers 4 4 4 4 4 Dropout carry through time at minimum line voltage ms 60 60 60 60 60 Table 28 30 amp 50 or 60 Hz three phase DKU operation Nominal rated voltage Vac Parameter 200 2081 1 60 Hz only 220 230 240 380 400 415 Minimum operating voltage Vac 184 191 202 212 221 350 368 382 Maximum operating voltage Vac 212 220 233 244 254 403 ...

Page 73: ...lectrical Supply 2775 Goodrick Avenue Richmond CA 94801 USA Telephone 800 466 4395 Fax 800 466 5442 Contact Ken Mogan casales beckelectric com Source Research Inc SRI 2160 Sunnydale Boulevard Clearwater FL 33765 2108 USA Telephone 800 356 0259 Contact Erik Peterson telephone extension 302 http www sourceresearch com index cfm Table 29 60 Hz power plugs and receptacles Power source Breaker rating P...

Page 74: ...P representative should be present whenever the disk array is being connected to a new power source for the first time Connecting the external power supply cords The XP12000 disk array is factory configured for 30 amp three phase power When the disk array uses 30 amp three phase input power the DKC and DKUs have two power cords each Figure 12 30 amp three phase power cords If one power source malf...

Page 75: ...n assembled plug connector Branch circuit requirements To protect the disk array your building must be wired correctly Each supply hot conductor must be protected by a short circuit protective device and by an overcurrent protective device Table 25 page 71 and Table 28 page 72 provide specifications for the overcurrent protective devices required for three phase operation All protective devices mu...

Page 76: ...minated power cords Your electrician must select and install the correct power plug Be sure to prepare the socket receptacles and power cords between the power distribution board of the building and the attachment plugs for the unit 30 amp power cords of type H07RN F or equivalent with five 6 mm2 conductors per cord are provided with the unit Caution Be sure to connect the power cords to the distr...

Page 77: ...5 volt range the connection must be a five wire WYE or STAR connection To protect the disk array your building must be wired correctly Each supply hot conductor must be protected by a short circuit protective device and by an overcurrent protective device Table 25 page 71 and Table 28 page 72 provide specifications for the overcurrent protective devices required for three phase operation All prote...

Page 78: ... single phase power each XP12000 disk array cabinet has four power cords and four main disconnect devices Caution An HP representative should be present whenever the disk array is being connected to a new power source for the first time Connecting the power supply cords The XP12000 can be factory configured for 50 amp or 30 amp single phase power 50 amp single phase power Each 50 amp XP12000 disk ...

Page 79: ...ug connector 30 amp single phase power Each 30 amp XP12000 disk array cabinet has four power supply cords with attachment plug type Russellstoll 3750DP Figure 15 30 amp single phase power cords Be sure to install Russellstoll 3933 alternate 9C33U0 or 3753 alternate 9R33U0W socket receptacles between the power distribution panel of the building and the power plugs for the unit The power cords provi...

Page 80: ...ed for single phase operation All protective devices must comply with national standards of the country where the units are to be installed If a protective device interrupts any supply conductor it must also interrupt all other supply conductors Note In many cases local codes do not allow a branch circuit fitted with a 50 amp receptacle or connector to be protected by an overcurrent protection dev...

Page 81: ...being connected to a new power source for the first time Connecting the power supply cords 50 amp power cords Each 50 amp XP12000 disk array cabinet has two power supply cords The power cords included with the unit are type H07RN F or equivalent with three 10 mm2 conductors Caution Be sure to connect the power cords to the distribution panel as shown in Figure 16 Improper wiring of the neutral con...

Page 82: ... protect the disk array your building must be wired correctly Each supply hot conductor must be protected by a short circuit protective device and by an overcurrent protective device Table 23 page 70 Table 24 page 70 Table 26 page 71 and Table 27 page 72 provide specifications for the overcurrent protective devices required for single phase operation All protective devices must comply with nationa...

Page 83: ...us total capacity as a percentage Allocated storage refers to those LDEVs that have paths assigned to them The allocated storage capacity is the sum of the storage of these LDEVs Total capacity refers to the sum of the capacity of all LDEVs on the disk array array group The number of physical disk drives contained in a RAID group This number depends on the RAID configuration For example there can ...

Page 84: ...complete The benefit of cache memory is that it speeds I O throughput to the application The larger the cache size the greater amount of data buffering can occur and the greater throughput to the applications XP arrays supports a range of cache memory In the event of power loss battery power allows the contents of the cache boards to survive for up to 48 hours CDE Common desktop environment CE Cus...

Page 85: ...rts a certain number of CUs depending on the disk array model Each CU can manage multiple LDEVs Therefore to uniquely identify a particular LDEV requires both the CU number and the LDEV number CSA Canadian Standards Association CU Control unit CVS Custom volume size also called virtual LVI daemon A process that runs in the background and performs a specific operation at predefined times in respons...

Page 86: ...the physical disk controller firmware In most cases the disk type is identical to the disk model number DMP Dynamic multipathing dr Drive DSF Device support facilities DW Duplex write DWL Duplex write line ECKD Extended count key data EFS The IRIX standard file system emulation modes The logical devices LDEVs associated with each RAID group can have one of the following emulation modes These modes...

Page 87: ...lover Disconnecting a failed portion and replacing it with another normal portion or alternative portion in order to continue functioning F Degrees Fahrenheit FAL File access library part of the Data Exchange software FBA Fixed block architecture FC Fibre Channel FC AL Fibre Channel arbitrated loop FCC Federal Communications Commission FCP Fibre Channel Protocol FCU File conversion utility part of...

Page 88: ...ger instances HORCM_MON A section of the RAID Manager instance configuration file that defines the instance you are configuring host mode Each port can be configured with various options referred to as host modes These modes are represented as two digit hexadecimal numbers The first digit usually 0 represents different things on different arrays The second hex digit represents the host system type...

Page 89: ...vice An LDEV is created when a RAID group is carved into pieces according to the selected host emulation mode that is OPEN 3 OPEN 8 OPEN 9 The number of resulting LDEVs depends on the selected emulation mode The term LDEV is often used synonymously with the term volume LED Light emitting diode local disk A local disk in the host local instance The instance currently being configured or the instanc...

Page 90: ...plicating function provided by Logical Volume Manager LVM capable of triplicating disks m Meters MB Megabytes MCU Main control unit mirroring consistency The consistency usability of data in a volume for example S VOL mm Millimeters MP Microprocessor MPLF Multipath Locking Facility MR Magnetoresistive ms msec Milliseconds mutual hot standby system Two servers that are poised to cover for each othe...

Page 91: ...ore LDEVs PCI Power control interface or peripheral component interconnect PM HP StorageWorks Performance Manager XP software port The number of supported ports on an XP disk array is dependent upon the number of supported I O slots and the number of ports available per I O adapter The XP family of disk arrays supports SCSI Fibre Channel FC AL and ESCON I O interfaces I O support can vary with the...

Page 92: ...ontrol software RCP Remote control port RCU Remote control unit remote instance The instance to which the local instance communicates as configured in the HORCM_INST section of the RAID Manager instance configuration file RISC Reduced instruction set computer RM HP StorageWorks RAID Manager XP RMC Remote console RM instance configuration file A file that defines the link between a volume and a RAI...

Page 93: ...cal devices and are different from regular files in the UNIX system The functions of the device drivers that is access to system peripherals become available through these special files SSID Storage subsystem identification STC HP Storage Technology Center SVP Service processor which is the laptop PC that is built into the DKC The SVP provides a direct interface into the disk array SVP use is rese...

Page 94: ...rband Deutscher Elektrotechniker VM Virtual machine an IBM S 390 system control program VOLID Volume ID volser Volume serial number Volume Synonymous with LDEV XRC Extended Remote Copy VSE Virtual Storage Extension an IBM S 390 operating system VTOC Volume table of contents XA System 370 Extended Architecture XDF Extended distance feature for ExSA channels XF IRIX extended file system XLV Extended...

Page 95: ...lans 32 routing 52 sealing 25 shielded 52 unpacking 64 circuit breakers 53 70 71 72 clearance required 33 45 components additional 20 computer room air pressure 25 data comm requirements 52 electrical requirements 53 environmental requirements 46 51 general requirements 25 26 vapor barrier 25 windows 25 conductive flooring 26 conductive furniture 26 conductive wax 26 configurations supported for t...

Page 96: ...rds 27 ESD 25 26 47 F fault tolerant power connections 55 50 amp single phase DKC 70 50 amp single phase DKU 71 fire safety 27 floor clearance 33 45 conductive 26 covering 29 cutouts 29 31 32 grid panels 28 grounding 26 28 load rating 28 29 tiles and metallic particulate contamination 51 waxed 26 floorplan 32 frequency 54 G grid panels floor 28 grounding 54 55 56 H hazards servicing 27 heat dissip...

Page 97: ...e for USA 78 79 three phase for Europe 76 77 three phase for USA 74 75 power line transients 56 R raised floor 28 31 32 See also floor receptacles 56 73 representatives of HP See HP representatives reseller authorized 9 S safety 27 sales representative See HP SR service clearance 32 servicing hazards 27 shock specifications 49 single phase cabling Europe 81 82 USA 78 80 single phase circuit breake...

Page 98: ...Array Site Preparation Guide U unpacking equipment 63 68 UPS 58 V vapor barrier 25 vibration specifications 48 W waxed floors 26 web site HP storage 8 HP support 8 weights 19 24 wet bulb temperature 48 windows in the computer room 25 ...

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