About this document
This document provides instructions for installing and customizing the configuration
of your IBM System Storage DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem. It also provides
maintenance procedures and troubleshooting information.
Who should read this document
This document is intended for system operators and service technicians who have
extensive knowledge of Fibre Channel and network technology.
How this document is organized
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” on page 1 describes the IBM System Storage DS4700
Express Storage Subsystem. This chapter includes an inventory checklist and an
overview of the storage subsystem features, operating specifications, and
components.
Chapter 2, “Installing the storage subsystem,” on page 31 contains information on
how to install the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem in a standard rack cabinet
and setting the interface options.
Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage subsystem,” on page 55 contains fibre channel and
power cabling information for the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem.
Chapter 4, “Operating the storage subsystem,” on page 117 contains information on
how to power on and off the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem, recover from an
overheated power supply and fan unit, troubleshoot, and interpret LEDs.
Chapter 5, “Replacing components,” on page 145 contains step-by-step instructions
about how to install or remove customer replaceable units (CRUs), such as
Enhanced Disk Drive Modules (E-DDMs), power supply and fan units, RAID
controllers, battery units, bezels, filter and filter retainer, midplane, and SFP
modules.
Chapter 6, “Hardware maintenance,” on page 183 describes problems and
symptoms that are specific to the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem. It also
provides a parts list for the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem.
Appendix A, “Records,” on page 191 provides a table that you can use to record
and update important information about your DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem,
including serial number and device records.
Appendix B, “Rack mounting template,” on page 195 provides the rack mounting
templates for installation of the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem. If you want to
tear out the templates from the document for use during installation, use these
copies of the templates.
Appendix C, “Power cords,” on page 199 lists power cord information for the
DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem.
Appendix D, “Additional DS4000 documentation,” on page 203 lists additional
DS4000 documents.
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