Contents
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Who should read this document .
How this document is organized .
Getting information, help, and service .
Finding Storage Manager software, controller
firmware, and README files .
IBM System Storage Productivity Center .
Essential websites for DCS3860 support
information .
Software service and support .
Hardware service and support .
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . 1
Receiving product updates and support
notifications
Environmental Service Modules (ESMs) .
Software and hardware compatibility and upgrades
Software and firmware support code upgrades
Determining firmware versions .
Environmental requirements and specifications
Heat output, airflow, and cooling .
Chapter 2. Installing the DCS3860 . . . 25
Handling static-sensitive devices .
Installing the support rails .
Installing and removing the handles .
Installing the DCS3860 into the rack cabinet using a
lift tool .
Installing the DCS3860 into the rack cabinet without
using a lift tool .
Chapter 3. Cabling the DCS3860
storage system . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Controller connectors (with SAS host interface card) 43
Enclosure ID Settings .
Cabling the EXP3800 expansion enclosure .
Connecting the EXP3800 expansion enclosure .
Adding a storage enclosure to a running
dual-controller configuration
Redundant drive channel pair .
Connecting secondary management interface
cables .
Configuring the storage system .
Chapter 4. Operating the DCS3860
storage system and EXP3800
expansion enclosure. . . . . . . . . 55
Performing the DCS3860 Health Check process
Installing the IBM DS Storage Manager .
Monitoring status through software .
Troubleshooting the storage system .
Seven-segment numeric display LEDs
Cache memory and cache battery .
Turning off the storage system .
Performing an emergency shutdown .
Restoring power after an unexpected shutdown .
Recovering from an overheated power supply .
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