Configuring
the
DS5000
The EXP5000 (1818-D1A) is the expansion unit specifically designed for the
DS5000 (1818-51A and 1818-53A) and is the only expansion unit supported
behind the DS5000 with the exception noted below. This is a critical
requirement due to the following:
v
Only the EXP5000 will be supported with future enhancements of the
DS5000 such as disk encryption and solid stated disks.
v
Only the EXP5000 will provide clients consistent warranty and support
terms and conditions (including geo-specific, SSR installation and support
for the entire system, and code upgrades within the initial warranty period).
The
only
exception is that for client investment protection, existing EXP810s
can be migrated from currently installed DS4700s or DS4800s to attach to the
DS5000. An RPQ approval is required for support of all migration
configurations. With approved migration of EXP810s to a DS5000, special
consideration needs to be made as to proper firmware levels, and careful
coordination of differences in warranty and maintenance terms that will affect
your customer. RPQ requests can be submitted through the normal RPQ
request process.
Purchase of new EXP810s to attach to DS5000 will not be supported or
configurable in eConfig.
Note:
Disk drive modules that can be ordered in bulk or individually as
customer installable parts for the EXP810 are not supported for use in
the EXP5000. Only disk drive modules ordered as feature codes of
1818-D1A, and delivered pre-installed in the EXP5000, or as
SSR-installable upgrades to EXP5000s will be supported.
Note:
Connections to other storage subsystems might be supported in the future.
To verify your storage subsystems compatibility with the EXP810, check the
Installation, User's, and Maintenance Guide for your storage subsystem and
the IBM DS4000 storage system support Web site: www.ibm.com/servers/
storage/support/disk/
For cabling topologies and specific cabling schemes for the EXP810 and the
DS4700 and DS4800 storage subsystems, see the
IBM
System
Storage
DS4700
Storage
Subsystem
Installation,
User's,
and
Maintenance
Guide
and the
IBM
System
Storage
DS4800
Storage
Subsystem
Installation,
User's,
and
Maintenance
Guide
.
Complete the following steps to cable the EXP810 to a supported DS4000 storage
subsystem:
1. Install an SFP module in the drive mini hub port on the back of a DS4800
Storage Subsystem.
2. Connect an LC-LC fibre-optic cable into the SFP module, as shown in Figure 32
on page 53.
Note:
Figure 32 on page 53 shows a DS4800 Storage Subsystem. The
DS4800 Storage Subsystem is shown for illustrative purposes only.
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