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IBM FlashSystem 5100

Quick Installation Guide for MTM

2078-4F4, 2078-4H4, 2078-12G, 2078-

AFG, 2078-24G, 2078-A9G, 2078-92G,

and 2078-UHB

IBM

Summary of Contents for 2078-4F4

Page 1: ...IBM FlashSystem 5100 Quick Installation Guide for MTM 2078 4F4 2078 4H4 2078 12G 2078 AFG 2078 24G 2078 A9G 2078 92G and 2078 UHB IBM ...

Page 2: ... xiii The information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide provided on a DVD This edition applies to version 8 release 3 modification 1 and to all subsequent modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2020 US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM...

Page 3: ...iew enclosure location guidelines 6 Chapter 2 Installing the system hardware 9 Installation overview 9 Unpacking the control enclosure 10 Installing support rails for the control enclosure 11 Installing a control enclosure 14 Unpacking an optional 5U expansion enclosure 15 Installing an optional 5U SAS expansion enclosure 18 Safety notices and considerations 18 Weight considerations 5U expansion e...

Page 4: ...I 71 Initializing the system with the technician port 73 Completing the initial system setup customer task 74 Verify and update the system firmware and software customer task 76 Chapter 5 Adding an expansion enclosure to an existing system 77 Chapter 6 Adding a control enclosure to an existing system 79 Appendix A Accessibility features for the system 81 Appendix B Where to find the Statement of L...

Page 5: ... Removing enclosure end caps 14 10 Inserting the enclosure 15 11 Securing the front of the enclosure 15 12 Tray containing expansion enclosure parts 16 13 Packaging materials 17 14 Packaging for fascia 17 15 Features on the front of the 5U expansion enclosure 26 16 Front fascia of the 5U expansion enclosure 27 17 Features on the rear of the 5U expansion enclosure 27 18 Support rails 28 19 CMA asse...

Page 6: ...closure 36 35 Correct drive installation 36 36 Incorrect drive installation 36 37 Replace the drive 37 38 Aligning the top cover 38 39 Replacing the top cover 38 40 Locking the top cover 38 41 Example installation of the enclosure in the rack 39 42 Replacing the 5U enclosure in the rack 39 43 Upper and lower cable management arms 40 44 Upper and lower cable management arms 40 45 Connectors for the...

Page 7: ...s on the rear of the 5U expansion enclosure 48 59 LEDs on the front of the expansion enclosure 49 60 LEDs on the front of a power supply unit 50 61 LEDs on a drive assembly 50 62 LEDs on a secondary expansion module 51 63 LEDs on the back of the expansion enclosure 52 64 LEDs on the back of the expansion canister 52 65 Connecting the SAS cables 57 66 SAS cable connectors 58 67 Connecting the SAS c...

Page 8: ...losure end caps 68 78 Inserting the enclosure 68 79 Reinstalling enclosure end caps 69 80 Expansion enclosure LEDs 69 81 Technician ports 74 82 Rack space requirements for the 5U expansion enclosure models 88 83 Acoustical Declaration with Noise Hazard Notice 88 84 Rack space requirements for the 5U expansion enclosures 93 viii ...

Page 9: ...es 24 10 Enclosure weight as FRUs are installed 24 11 Examples of supported SAS chain combinations 45 12 Display panel LEDs 49 13 Power supply unit LEDs 50 14 LED indicators on drives 51 15 LED indicators on secondary expansion modules 51 16 Expansion canister and SAS port LEDs 52 17 Supported expansion enclosure SAS drives 53 18 Other expansion enclosure parts 54 19 Selecting bracket pins for you...

Page 10: ...ments 92 31 Physical characteristics of the expansion enclosures 93 32 Rack space requirements for the 5U expansion enclosures 94 33 Clearances 94 34 Drive specifications 94 35 Acoustical specifications for 2077 2078 24G or 2077 2078 AFG SAS expansion enclosures 94 36 Declared noise emissions for 5U SAS expansion enclosures in accordance with ISO 9296 95 37 Shock testing results 95 38 Vibration te...

Page 11: ...ncluding all Amendments under the Low Voltage Directive UL CSA North America bi national harmonized and marked per accredited NRTL agency listings and other such derivative certifications according to corporate determinations and latest regional publication compliance standardized requirements Regulatory Model ID RMID or Machine Type Modelsl MT Ms may also be used to supplement identification ID f...

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Page 13: ...arch for FlashSystem 5100 c Click the documentation link Safety notices and labels Review the safety notices and safety information labels before you use this product To view a PDF file you need Adobe Acrobat Reader You can download it at no charge from the Adobe website www adobe com support downloads main html IBM Systems Safety Notices This publication contains the safety notices for the IBM Sy...

Page 14: ...h or serious personal injury D002 CAUTION A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury C001 2 After you download the IBM System Safety Notices document open it 3 Under the language find the matching identification number Review the topics about the safety notices to ensure that you are in compliance Caution notices for the ...

Page 15: ...tabilizer brake function before each use Do not over force moving or rolling the LIFT TOOL with stabilizer brake engaged Do not raise lower or slide platform load shelf unless stabilizer brake pedal jack is fully engaged Keep stabilizer brake engaged when not in use or motion Do not move LIFT TOOL while platform is raised except for minor positioning Do not exceed rated load capacity See LOAD CAPA...

Page 16: ...rt 2 of 2 CAUTION Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during a relocation Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet When possible restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the r...

Page 17: ...ing an electrical storm The product might be equipped with multiple power cords To remove all hazardous voltages disconnect all power cords Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outl...

Page 18: ...l caution and safety notices This information describes special safety notices that apply to the system These notices are in addition to the standard safety notices that are supplied they address specific issues that are relevant to the equipment provided General safety When you service the FlashSystem 5100 follow general safety guidelines Use the following general rules to ensure safety to yourse...

Page 19: ... around you Handle the device carefully holding it by its edges or frame Do not touch solder joints pins or exposed printed circuitry Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device While the device is still in its antistatic bag touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least 2 seconds This action removes static electricity from the package and f...

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Page 21: ...nstall configure and manage the system The information collection in the IBM Knowledge Center is updated between product releases to provide the most current documentation The information collection is available at the following website Knowledge Center FlashSystem 5100 library IBM websites for help services and information Table 1 on page xxi lists websites where you can find help services and mo...

Page 22: ...echnical support for IBM storage products www ibm com support IBM Electronic Support registration www 01 ibm com support electronicsupport Sending your comments Your feedback is important in helping to provide the most accurate and highest quality information To submit any comments send your comments by email to ibmkc us ibm com Include the following information in your email Exact publication tit...

Page 23: ...eshooting information in your system documentation The troubleshooting section of IBM Knowledge Center contains procedures to help you diagnose problems Write down the machine type and model MTM and the serial number of the machine with the problem IBM uses this information to engage the appropriate support team Using the documentation Sign up for the Support Line Offering If you have questions ab...

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Page 25: ...ER When working on or around the system observe the following precautions Electrical voltage and current from power telephone and communication cables are hazardous To avoid a shock hazard If IBM supplied a power cord s connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product Do not open or service any power supply assembly Do no...

Page 26: ...packing slip match what is in the box and that any optional items that you ordered are included in the list Your shipment might contain extra items depending on the order Note If you purchased your equipment through a reseller some of the options might be preinstalled Contact your supplier for details Use the following checklist to check off the items in your order as you verify that they are incl...

Page 27: ...wing host interface adapter options for the two available card slots Four port 32 Gbps Fibre Channel with four small form factor pluggable SFP transceivers installed Four port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel that supports NVMe over Fabrics NVMe oF with four small form factor pluggable SFP transceivers installed Two port 25 Gbps Ethernet iWARP with iSER support that is NVMe oF ready when the software support...

Page 28: ...pters and cables Figure 1 Label showing the orientation of the node canisters and PSUs For example Figure 2 on page 4 shows the top node canister On this canister the numbering of the PCIe slots and ports goes from right to left PCIe adapter slot 1 contains a 4 port 12 Gbps SAS adapter and slot 2 contains a 4 port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter The onboard Ethernet and USB ports are also shown Figu...

Page 29: ...the installed control enclosure bouncing when the rack is subjected to quake or vibration The control enclosure support rails adjust to fit racks from 685 mm to 765 mm deep measured between the front and rear rack rails Identifying node canisters The FlashSystem 5100 node canisters include hardware changes that significantly differ from earlier model node canisters The differences help distinguish...

Page 30: ...rrect zoning between control enclosures for best results See the configuring topics in IBM Knowledge Center that contain information about zoning rules and zoning details To verify that your environment can support FlashSystem 5100 2077 4H4 see Appendix C Control enclosure requirements on page 85 To verify that your environment can support expansion enclosures for FlashSystem 5100 2077 4H4 see App...

Page 31: ... Add the fourth expansion directly above the second and so on Chapter 1 Before you begin the installation 7 ...

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Page 33: ...t complete the cabling Initial setup tasks that you must complete After the hardware is installed connect a laptop computer to the technician port of one of the node canisters in the control enclosure Then complete the following tasks 1 Configure the system with a name and management and service IP addresses Note If you intend to add the control enclosure to an existing system you simply install t...

Page 34: ...SUs A combination of 24 drives and drive blanks The number of drives and drive blanks varies according to the number of drives that were specified in the product order For example if 12 drives were ordered the drives and 12 drive blanks are preinstalled in the control enclosure Rail kit which includes the left and right rails and 8 securing M5 screws and locating pins Cables if they were ordered f...

Page 35: ...d replacing a node canister in the control enclosure in IBM Knowledge Center 12 Record the serial number on the release handle of each node canister then set the canisters aside Item Upper Node Canister Lower Node Canister Serial Number 13 Carefully cut the raised section of the foam packing away from the front of the enclosure 14 Remove all of the drives from the front of the enclosure as describ...

Page 36: ...g bracket pin 2 Lower rail mounting bracket pin 3 Rack mounting screw hole 3 Ensure that the appropriate bracket pins are installed in the front and rear bracket of each rail Each rail comes with four medium pins preinstalled two in the front bracket and two in the rear bracket Large pins are provided separately Use the pins that are appropriate for the mounting holes in your rack as described in ...

Page 37: ...on the inside of the rack cabinet 6 On the rear of the rail press the two bracket pins into the holes in the rack flanges 7 Close the rear hinge bracket to secure the rail to the rack cabinet flange See Figure 8 on page 13 8 On the front of the rail press the two bracket pins into the holes in the rack flanges 9 Close the front hinge bracket to secure the rail to the rack cabinet flange 10 Secure ...

Page 38: ...ive assemblies remove the enclosure end caps by grasping the handle and pulling the bottom of the end cap free then clearing the tab on the top of the enclosure See Figure 9 on page 14 Figure 9 Removing enclosure end caps 2 Align the enclosure with the front of the rack cabinet 3 Slide the enclosure into the rack along the rails until the enclosure is fully inserted See Figure 10 on page 15 Note T...

Page 39: ...top of the end cap over the tab on the flange c Rotate the end cap down until it snaps into place d Ensure that the inside surface of the end cap is flush with the flange Unpacking an optional 5U expansion enclosure Before you unpack an optional 5U expansion enclosure ensure that you review and follow all related instructions and safety notices Before you begin CAUTION The weight of this part or u...

Page 40: ... fascia 1U and 4U pieces the cable management arm CMA and the slide rail kit Figure 12 on page 16 shows how the enclosure is packaged for shipment Figure 12 Tray containing expansion enclosure parts 1 Slide rail kit 2 Cable management arm 3 Fascia Note Drives are not included in installation package for the enclosure they are provided in a separate package Procedure 1 Remove the cardboard tray tha...

Page 41: ...lat bed lift Keep the remaining foam block protectors attached to the enclosure 5 Remove the support rail kit from the box in which it was shipped 1 as shown in Figure 12 on page 16 6 Remove the 4U and 1U fascia from the boxes in which they were shipped as shown in Figure 14 on page 17 Figure 14 Packaging for fascia 1 4U fascia front Chapter 2 Installing the system hardware 17 ...

Page 42: ...ch notice for example D005 to find the matching translated notice in IBM Systems Safety Notices DANGER DANGER Serious injury or death can occur if loaded lift tool falls over or if a heavy load falls off the lift tool Always completely lower the lift tool load plate and properly secure the load on the lift tool before moving or using the lift tool to lift or move an object D010 DANGER Multiple pow...

Page 43: ...blocked or reduced on any side front or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection To provide the correct power connection to a rack refer to the rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determ...

Page 44: ...ing material or equivalent Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet R002 DANGER Racks with a total weight of 227 kg 500 lb Use Only Professional Movers R003 DANGER Do not transport the rack via fork truck unless it is properly packaged secured on top of the supplied pallet R004 DANGER Main Protective Earth Ground This symbol is marked...

Page 45: ...a Latest revision manual available on vendor s website Test verify stabilizer brake function before each use Do not over force moving or rolling the LIFT TOOL with stabilizer brake engaged Do not raise lower or slide platform load shelf unless stabilizer brake pedal jack is fully engaged Keep stabilizer brake engaged when not in use or motion Do not move LIFT TOOL while platform is raised except f...

Page 46: ...System slide rails are installed above EIA location 29U the ServerLIFT tool or other qualified lift tool must be used as a safety precaution for servicing Position the lift tool platform slightly below the bottom of the System drawer to account for the slight downward flex when the drawer is extended out fully on its slides Then gently raise the lift tool platform to stably contact the bottom of t...

Page 47: ...Power supply unit PSU 3 335 7 352 2 6 670 14 705 Secondary expansion module 0 826 1 821 2 1 652 3 642 Fan module 0 890 1 962 4 3 560 7 848 Expansion canister 1 588 3 501 2 3 176 7 002 Cable management arm lower and upper arms 1 373 3 027 1 1 373 3 027 Top cover 3 720 8 201 1 3 720 8 201 Fan interface board 0 118 0 260 1 0 236 0 260 Weight of expansion enclosure SAS drives The SAS drives are shippe...

Page 48: ... As you install or replace FRUs the overall weight of the expansion enclosure increases For example Table 10 on page 24 shows the weight progression as different combinations of FRUs are installed Table 10 Enclosure weight as FRUs are installed Enclosure assembly Approximate weight FRUs installed FRUs not installed kg lb Enclosure Secondary expansion modules Fascia 1U and 4U PSUs Expansion caniste...

Page 49: ...enclosure is initially shipped Enclosure Secondary expansion modules PSUs Expansion canisters Fan modules Fan interface board Display assembly Cover Fascia 1U and 4U Drives 61 5 135 4 Enclosure Secondary expansion modules Fascia 1U and 4U PSUs Expansion canisters Fan modules Fan interface boards 92 2 5 inch tier 1 flash drives Cover 78 6 173 3 Enclosure Secondary expansion modules Fascia PSUs Expa...

Page 50: ...fy the hardware components You should become familiar with the external components of the 5U expansion enclosure Components on the front of the enclosure Figure 15 on page 26 shows the front of the 5U expansion enclosure In the figure all parts are installed in the enclosure Figure 15 Features on the front of the 5U expansion enclosure 1 Display panel indicators 2 Rack retention thumb screws 3 Pow...

Page 51: ...tures on the rear of the 5U expansion enclosure 1 Power cable connector for PSU 2 2 Power cable retention clamps 3 Fan module 4 Fan release latch 5 Fan fault indicator 6 Expansion canister 7 SAS ports and indicators 8 Expansion canister indicators 9 Power cable connector for PSU 1 Support rails Figure 18 on page 28 shows the support rails for the expansion enclosure The support rails are packaged ...

Page 52: ... is more than 55 kg 121 2 lb It takes specially trained persons a lifting device or both to safely lift this part or unit C011 CAUTION To avoid personal injury before lifting this unit remove all appropriate subassemblies per instructions to reduce the system weight C012 Important Before you unpack move install or service the 5U expansion enclosure and its parts always complete the following tasks...

Page 53: ...d in the enclosure However due to weight considerations you must remove some parts and then reinstall them as part of the initial installation process Note Drives are not included in installation package for the enclosure they are provided in a separate package Procedure 1 Remove the cardboard tray that contains the slide rails cable management arm and fascia from the cardboard box in which the ex...

Page 54: ...rom the boxes in which they were shipped as shown in Figure 22 on page 30 Figure 22 Packaging for fascia 1 4U fascia front 2 1U fascia power supply units 12 Attach the 4U and 1U fascia to the front of the enclosure as described in Installing or replacing the fascia on page 34 13 Install the drives as described in Installing or replacing a drive on page 35 14 Replace the top cover as described in I...

Page 55: ...sion enclosure cover 2 Slide the cover toward the front of the expansion enclosure 2 as shown in Figure 23 on page 31 3 Carefully lift the cover up as shown in Figure 24 on page 31 Figure 24 Removing the 5U expansion enclosure cover 4 Place the cover in a safe location Replace the cover 5 To reinstall the cover or replace it with one from FRU stock follow the procedure in Installing or replacing t...

Page 56: ...available position Do not install the rails and enclosure above position U25 in the rack 3 Remove the inner member of the rail Push the tab a and slide the middle rail member back as shown in Figure 26 on page 32 Figure 26 Detaching the inner rail section 4 Use four M4 screws to attach the inner rail to the side of the enclosure Figure 27 on page 32 shows the screw locations Figure 27 Screw locati...

Page 57: ...ail assembly to the rack frame For example Figure 30 on page 33 shows the front of the rail that is attached to the frame Figure 30 Example of the required rack space 7 Repeat steps 5 on page 32 through 6 on page 33 to install the opposite rail 8 Install the expansion enclosure in the rack as described in Installing a 5U expansion enclosure in a rack on page 38 Chapter 2 Installing the system hard...

Page 58: ...ia 1 Align the front 4U fascia with the enclosure so that the thumbscrews go through the holes on each side As Figure 32 on page 35 shows this action aligns the screw holes on the back of the fascia with the screw holes on the front flange of the enclosure 2 Replace the four screws to reattach the 4U fascia Secure the screws from the back of the flange and into the rear of the fascia Each side of ...

Page 59: ...use the enclosure or its components to shut down to protect from overheating Ensure that the drive that you are replacing is not a spare or a member of an array The drive status is shown in Pools Internal Storage in the management GUI If the drive is a member of an array follow the fix procedures in the management GUI The fix procedures minimize the risk of losing data or access to data the proced...

Page 60: ...rting from the back left corner position slot 1 grid A1 Sequentially install the drive in the slots from left to right and back row to front Always complete a full row before you install drives in the next row For example in Figure 35 on page 36 the drives are installed correctly Drives are installed in slots 1 14 of row A and the installation continues in slot 15 in row B Figure 35 Correct drive ...

Page 61: ...re 37 on page 37 11 Repeat steps 4 on page 36 through 10 on page 37 for each drive you are replacing 12 Replace the cover as described in Installing or replacing the top cover on page 37 13 Slide the expansion enclosure back into the rack as described in Installing a 5U expansion enclosure in a rack on page 38 Installing or replacing the top cover You can replace the top cover on a 5U expansion en...

Page 62: ...ll of the inset tabs on the expansion enclosure 5 Lock the cover into position by sliding the release lever 4 as shown in Figure 40 on page 38 Figure 40 Locking the top cover Installing a 5U expansion enclosure in a rack Use the following procedure to place a 5U expansion enclosure in a rack during the installation process To complete some service tasks you might also need to slide the enclosure b...

Page 63: ...ask for example replacing the enclosure you must also perform the following tasks Reinstall all of the following parts Cover Drives Fan modules Power supply units and 1U fascia Secondary expander modules Expansion canisters and SAS cables Reconnect both power cables to the expansion enclosure Procedure 1 Fully extend the left and right drawer sections from the rack to lock the rails in the extende...

Page 64: ...tallation of the 5U expansion enclosure you must attach the CMA You might also need to replace a faulty CMA with a new one from FRU stock The cable management arm CMA consists of an upper arm and a lower arm assembly as Figure 43 on page 40 shows Figure 43 Upper and lower cable management arms As Figure 44 on page 40 shows the support rail connectors of each CMA assembly are installed on the rail ...

Page 65: ... outer member of the left support rail 4 as shown in Figure 47 on page 41 Figure 47 Install the outer connector of the upper CMA to the outer member of the support rail 4 Attach the support rail connector on the upper CMA assembly 5 to the connector base on the right support rail 6 as shown in Figure 48 on page 41 Figure 48 Attach the support rail connector of the upper CMA to the right support ra...

Page 66: ...and loop fasteners Notes Use the cable straps that are provided on the rear of the system to retain the cables and prevent them from sagging Allow slack in all of the cables to avoid tension in the cables as the CMA moves 9 Reconnect the power cords and other cables as needed Removing and installing a SAS cable Use the following procedures to attach SAS cables to the 5U enclosure during the initia...

Page 67: ...uccessfully inserted you cannot disconnect the cable without pulling on the blue tag Connecting to a system node 7 Connect the SAS cable to the SAS port with blue tab above the connector that is facing towards the top of the node You hear or feel a click when the cable is successfully inserted You cannot disconnect the cable without pulling on the blue tag 8 Route the SAS cables through the cable ...

Page 68: ...n Figure 53 on page 44 Insert the connector gently until it clicks into place If you feel resistance the connector is probably oriented the wrong way Do not force it When inserted correctly the connector can be removed only by pulling the tab Be aware of the following guidelines when you attach the cables to the SAS ports No cable can be connected between a port on a left canister and a port on a ...

Page 69: ...sures can be attached to each I O group On each SAS chain the systems can support up to a SAS chain weight of 10 Combining 2U and 5U expansion enclosures About this task The limiting factor is the combined chain weight of the various components The maximum SAS chain weight that can be attached to a node SAS port is 10 5U expansion enclosures have a chain weight of 2 5 2U expansion enclosures have ...

Page 70: ...closure is secured in the rack If needed tighten the thumbscrews on the front of the enclosure 2 in Figure 55 on page 46 to ensure that the enclosure drawer does not roll open About this task The 5U expansion enclosure has two power supply units PSUs that are accessible from the front of the enclosure 4 in Figure 55 on page 46 As the figure also shows the PSUs are covered by the 1U fascia 5 Figure...

Page 71: ... the rear of the enclosure as shown in Figure 56 on page 47 Also ensure that each cable is installed along one of the cable management arms The cable management arms also support the SAS cables Figure 56 Secure power cables Important Always secure each power cable with a cable retainer and ensure that the cable is installed along one of the cable management arms When secured the power and SAS cabl...

Page 72: ...ment damage during transport and subsequent loss of data see Procedure Transporting a 5U 92 drive expansion enclosure The procedure describes what to do for the following situations When you are powering off a 92F 92G or an A9F 5U expansion enclosure because you intend to transport it to another location When you intend to move a rack that contains a 92F 92G or an A9F 5U expansion enclosure The pr...

Page 73: ...49 shows the front of the 5U expansion enclosure contains LEDs for the display panel 1 and for each of the power supply units 3 Figure 59 LEDs on the front of the expansion enclosure 1 Display panel LEDs 2 Rack retention thumb screws 3 Power supply unit LEDs 4 Power supply units PSUs 5 PSU fascia 1U 6 Front fascia 4U The display panel 1 contains three LEDs that describe the operational status of t...

Page 74: ...ion enclosure 1 as shown in Figure 63 on page 52 Table 13 Power supply unit LEDs Function Color Status Description 1 Input power Green On The input voltage is within specification Off No power input detected 2 DC power Green On DC power outputs are within specification Off DC power is not available 3 Fault Amber On A fault is detected in the PSU Off No faults are detected LEDs inside of the expans...

Page 75: ...dule 1 Online indicator 2 Fault indicator Table 15 on page 51 describes the meaning of the LEDs on each secondary expansion module Table 15 LED indicators on secondary expansion modules Function Color Status Description 1 Power Green On The secondary expansion module is receiving power Flashing Not used Off The secondary expansion module is not receiving power 2 Fault Amber On Not used Flash The s...

Page 76: ...Ds on the back of the expansion canister 1 Canister fault 2 Canister status 3 Canister power 4 and 6 SAS link fault 5 and 7 SAS link operational 8 Canister release handles Table 16 on page 52 describes the values and meaning of each LED Table 16 Expansion canister and SAS port LEDs Name Color State Meaning 1 Canister fault Amber Off Normal operation On A fault was detected Flashing The expansion c...

Page 77: ...n the following tables for the 2077 92G 2077 A9G expansion enclosure is also applicable to the 2078 92G 2078 A9G expansion enclosure Expansion enclosure drives Table 17 on page 53 summarizes the part numbers and feature codes for the 2077 92G 2077 A9G expansion enclosure which is supported by FlashSystem 5100 systems Table 17 Supported expansion enclosure SAS drives FRU Part Number Description Com...

Page 78: ...t the 5U expansion enclosure Table 18 Other expansion enclosure parts FRU Part Number Description Comments 00AR317 3 m 12 Gb SAS Cable mSAS HD 00AR439 6 m 12 Gb SAS Cable mSAS HD 01LJ114 Rail kit 01LJ116 Front fascia 4U front cover 01LJ118 Display panel assembly 01LJ120 PSU fascia 1U cover The fascia must be removed to access the power supply units 01LJ122 Power supply unit PSU The expansion enclo...

Page 79: ...ch node canister in the system to a second IP network that will provide redundant connection to the system management interfaces This port can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network If there is more than one control enclosure in the system ensure that port 2 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node fails ...

Page 80: ... between enclosures you must follow a list of guidelines to ensure that your configuration is valid Do not begin connecting the cables until you have read Figure 65 on page 57 Procedure To install the cables complete the following steps 1 Using the supplied SAS cables connect the control enclosure to the expansion enclosure at rack position 1 as shown in Figure 65 on page 57 a Connect SAS port 1 o...

Page 81: ...on canister in the second expansion enclosure 3 If additional expansion enclosures are installed connect each one to the previous expansion enclosure in a chain Use two Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS HD cables as shown in Figure 65 on page 57 Note A control enclosure can support up to 20U of expansion enclosures in two chains 10Uin the upper chain above the control enclosure and 10U in the lower chain 4 ...

Page 82: ...ce it When inserted correctly the connector can be removed only by pulling the tab When both ends of a SAS cable are inserted correctly the green link LEDs next to the connected SAS ports are lit Figure 66 SAS cable connectors Guidelines Be aware of the following guidelines when you connect a FlashSystem 5100 2077 4H4 control enclosure to the SAS ports in 2U and 5U expansion enclosures No more tha...

Page 83: ...fore you begin Important Before you connect the power cables to the rear of the enclosure always check that the expansion enclosure is secured in the rack If needed tighten the thumbscrews on the front of the enclosure 2 in Figure 68 on page 60 to ensure that the enclosure drawer does not roll open About this task The 5U expansion enclosure has two power supply units PSUs that are accessible from ...

Page 84: ...losure The enclosure automatically powers on and begins its Power On Self Tests POST 2 Secure the power cables in the cable retainer at each power connector on the rear of the enclosure as shown in Figure 69 on page 60 Also ensure that each cable is installed along one of the cable management arms The cable management arms also support the SAS cables Figure 69 Secure power cables Important Always ...

Page 85: ...pansion enclosure If a new expansion enclosure was installed make sure that the enclosure was discovered by the system A newly recognized expansion enclosure is visible in the management GUI If the expansion enclosure was powered off as part of a service procedure view the information in the management GUI to confirm that the enclosure is operating as expected You can also access the Event Log to ...

Page 86: ...e turned on The enclosure does not have power switches Notes Each enclosure has two power supply units To provide power failure redundancy connect the two power cords to separate power circuits Ensure that each power cable is secured to each PSU on the back of the enclosure What to do next Next you will connect an Ethernet cable to the technician port on the control enclosure and initialize the sy...

Page 87: ...kit box and set it aside in a safe location 3 Lift the front and back foam packing pieces from the carton 4 Remove the four corner reinforcement pieces from the carton 5 Using the box knife carefully cut the four corners of the carton from top to bottom 6 Fold the sides and back of the carton down to uncover the front of the expansion enclosure If necessary carefully cut along the lower fold lines...

Page 88: ...s and two M5 screws Set the hardware aside for use later in the installation process 3 Install a spring on each rail a Extend the rail to its full length b Push one looped end of a spring over one stud on the inside of the rail See Figure 73 on page 65 c Stretch the spring slightly and push the other looped end of the spring onto the other stud on the inside of the rail 64 FlashSystem 5100 Quick I...

Page 89: ...ify the two standard rack units 2U of space in the rack into which you want to install the support rails Figure 74 on page 65 shows two rack units with the front mounting holes identified Figure 74 Hole locations in the front of the rack Chapter 3 Installing a 2U expansion enclosure 65 ...

Page 90: ... pins and replace with the smaller pins that are supplied with the rails Square Unscrew the medium pins and replace with the large pins that are supplied with the rails 6 At each end of the rail grasp the tab 1 and pull firmly to open the hinge bracket see Figure 75 on page 66 Figure 75 Opening the hinge brackets 7 Align the holes in the rail bracket with the holes on the front and rear rack cabin...

Page 91: ...ansion enclosure The 2U SAS expansion enclosures are installed in the same rack as the control enclosure About this task CAUTION To lift and install the 2U SAS expansion enclosure into the rack requires at least two people Install a 2U SAS expansion enclosure only onto the rails that are supplied with the enclosure Load the rack from the bottom up to ensure rack stability Empty the rack from the t...

Page 92: ...Figure 78 on page 68 and Figure 79 on page 69 5 Reinstall the left and right end caps See Figure 79 on page 69 The left end cap has indicator windows that align with the status LEDs light emitting diodes on the edge of the enclosure a Ensure that the serial number of the end cap matches the serial number on the rear of the enclosure b Fit the slot on the top of the end cap over the tab on the chas...

Page 93: ...rnal air flow causing the drives to receive insufficient cooling Procedure To power on the 2U SAS expansion enclosures complete the following steps 1 Use the supplied power cords to connect both power supply units of the first expansion enclosure to their power sources If the power sources have circuit breakers or switches ensure that they are turned on The expansion enclosure does not have power ...

Page 94: ...luminated Status is on and Fault is off 3 Wait for all expansion canisters to finish powering on before you proceed with the system installation process 70 FlashSystem 5100 Quick Installation Guide for MTM 2078 4F4 2078 4H4 2078 12G 2078 AFG 2078 24G 2078 A9G 2078 92G and 2078 UHB ...

Page 95: ... the vendors do not remove or disable function that the product relies upon For browser levels higher than the versions that are certified with the product customer support accepts usage related and defect related service requests If the support center cannot re create the issue support might request the client to re create the problem on a certified browser version Defects are not accepted for co...

Page 96: ...r Microsoft Internet Explorer IE 11 and Microsoft Edge running on Microsoft Windows 10 cookies are enabled by default and require no additional configuration For Mozilla Firefox complete the following steps a On the menu bar in the Firefox browser window click Tools Options b On the Options window select Privacy c Set Firefox will to Use custom settings for history d Select Accept cookies from sit...

Page 97: ...e node canister by using an Ethernet cable and then open a wizard in a supported web browser Before you begin Important Browser security features might prompt the user before it accepts the self signed certificate that the system issues It might be necessary to remove old certificates that are stored in the browser before the browser accepts the request The web browser might display a warning abou...

Page 98: ...tic IP address 192 168 0 1 The browser is automatically directed to the initialization tool Note If the system cannot be initialized you are directed to the service assistant interface 5 If the node canisters communicate with each other by using RDMA over Ethernet then browse to address http service and press the wrench icon on the initialization page to access the Service Assistant Tool Use the C...

Page 99: ... is an IBM Cloud software as a service offering that can help you monitor and optimize the storage resources in the system and across your data center d If errors exist you are prompted to resolve them e Review the system summary page then click Finish The Initial Setup Wizard closes 3 If there is more than one control enclosure for your system go to Monitoring System System Overview and click Add...

Page 100: ...lete IBM strongly suggests that the customer checks to see whether a later level of firmware and software is available and update to that level To download updated drive firmware system software and other applicable software go to https www ibm com support fixcentral and follow the instructions there 76 FlashSystem 5100 Quick Installation Guide for MTM 2078 4F4 2078 4H4 2078 12G 2078 AFG 2078 24G ...

Page 101: ... rails for the new enclosure 2 Install the new enclosure in the rack 3 Connect the expansion enclosure attachment cables 4 Connect the power cables and wait for the SAS light emitting diodes LEDs to illuminate 5 Start the management GUI 6 Go to Monitoring System 7 In the management GUI select Monitoring System On the System Overview page select Add Enclosure When a new enclosure is cabled correctl...

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Page 103: ...I select Monitoring System On the System Overview page select Add Enclosure When a new enclosure is cabled correctly to the system the Add Enclosure action automatically displays on the System Overview page If this action does not appear review the installation instructions to ensure the new enclosure is cabled correctly You can also add a new enclosure by selecting Add Enclosure from the System A...

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Page 105: ...y standard devices ports and connectors The system online documentation and its related publications are accessibility enabled The accessibility features of the online documentation are described in Keyboard navigation You can use keys or key combinations for operations and to initiate menu actions that can also be done through mouse actions You can go to the system online documentation from the k...

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Page 107: ...pendix B Where to find the Statement of Limited Warranty The Statement of Limited Warranty is available in both hardcopy format and in the FlashSystem 5100 IBM Knowledge Center Copyright IBM Corp 2020 83 ...

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Page 109: ...not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock R001 part 1 of 2 CAUTION Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the manufacturer s recommended a...

Page 110: ...ch power supply two per enclosure Ensure that your environment meets the following power requirements To aid in power and cooling requirements planning Table 20 on page 86 lists the rating of each power supply unit PSU by enclosure The power that is used by the system depends on various factors including the number of enclosures and drives in the system and the ambient temperature Table 20 Power s...

Page 111: ...ons and weight requirements for rack installation Ensure that space is available in a standard 19 rack that is capable of supporting the enclosure The rack rail kit supports racks with either threaded round or square rail mounting holes The following table lists the dimensions and weights of the enclosures Table 22 Physical characteristics of the enclosures Enclosure Height Width Depth Maximum wei...

Page 112: ...low Back Minimum 100 mm 4 in Cable exit Supported drives Table 25 on page 88 provides drive specifications for your system Acoustical specifications for NVMe drives for each FlashSystem 5100 enclosure The noise emission level that is stated is the declared upper limit sound power level in decibels for a random sample of machines All measurements are made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in...

Page 113: ... Non operational 30 g 10 ms 1 2 Sine 75 g 11 ms Table 27 Vibration testing results Vibration categories Test level Performance Operational 0 21 grms 5 500 Hz Random Throughput loss 10 FCAL 0 68 grms Non operational 1 04 grms 2 200 Hz Random 3 12 grms Shipping 0 3 g 2 200 Hz Sine 5 g Rotational vibration Normal operation performance measurements in enclosure with no external vibration Throughput lo...

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Page 115: ...e AC at a frequency of 50 Hz to 60 Hz 10A for 100 V 6A for 240 V 764 W 2607 2077 92G 2077 A9G 2078 92G 2078 A9G 2400 W 2 AC 200 240 V nominal 10 tolerant 50 60 Hz nominal 47 63 Hz tolerant 12 A x2 per inlet redundancy Requires an IEC C20 appliance coupler 16 20A branch circuit or C19 power socket PDU 2400 W 8189 Note One or more C19 power distribution units PDU are needed in the rack to connect po...

Page 116: ...through the chassis cooling the ESMs or controllers and exits the rear of the enclosure The combined power and cooling module exhausts air from the rear of each canister Ensure that your environment falls within the ranges that are shown in Table 30 on page 92 Table 30 Temperature requirements Environment Ambient temperature Altitude Relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature Operating 5 C to ...

Page 117: ... 92F 92G or an A9F 5U expansion enclosure The procedure describes how to remove each drive from the 5U enclosure and transport the enclosure Removing the drives prevents damage to the drives and makes the lighter enclosure easier to move Warning Some racks will not provide sufficient space to close the rear door 2077 92G 2077 A9G and 2078 92G 2078 A9G model enclosures need 968 mm from the rack fro...

Page 118: ...l and type 3 5 inch drives 2 5 inch drives 2077 2078 12G 2077 2078 24G or 2077 2078 AFG 2 5 Flash Drive 200 GB 400 GB 800 GB 1 6 TB 2 5 15 K RPM HDD 300 GB 600 GB 2 5 10K RPM HDD 600 GB 900 GB 1 2 TB 1 8 TB 2 4 TB 2 5 7 2 K RPM HDD 2 TB 2077 92G 2077 A9G 2078 92G 2078 A9G N A 2 5 Flash Drive 1 6 TB 1 92 TB 3 2 TB 3 84 TB 7 68 TB 15 36 TB Acoustical specifications for FlashSystem 5100 SAS expansion...

Page 119: ...ilable with an optional acoustical door feature that can help reduce the noise emitted from this system The actual sound pressure levels in your installation depend upon a variety of factors including the number of racks in the installation the size materials and configuration of the room where you designate the racks to be installed the noise levels from other equipment the room ambient temperatu...

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Page 123: ...casts Warning This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32 In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference Germany Notice Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse A EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2014 30 EU zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die ele...

Page 124: ...Deutschland GmbH Technical Relations Europe Abteilung M456 IBM Allee 1 71139 Ehningen Germany Tel 49 800 225 5426 e mail Halloibm de ibm com Generelle Informationen Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55032 Klasse A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Notice This statement applies to products less than or equal to 20 A per phase This...

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Page 126: ... Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device co...

Page 127: ...9 location guidelines 6 power cords 69 rails 63 F feedback xxii H homologation statement 99 L LEDs expansion enclosure 69 M management GUI adding an expansion enclosure 77 N notices environmental xix P power cords 62 69 powering on the system 61 R rails control enclosure 11 expansion enclosure 63 reader feedback xxii S SAS cables 44 SAS expansion enclosure installing 67 send a comment xxii static ...

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