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Storwize V3500: Quick Installation Guide

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Page 1: ...IBM Storwize V3500 Quick Installation Guide GC27 4218 08 IBM...

Page 2: ...ntal notices on page ix v The information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide provided on a DVD This edition applies to IBM Storwize V3500 and is valid until replaced by new editions This...

Page 3: ...anisters 25 Connecting Fibre Channel cables to a Fibre Channel host interface adapter 26 Connecting a control enclosure to a host 26 Powering on the system 28 Chapter 3 Configuring the system 31 Check...

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Page 5: ...ure 14 12 Removing a node canister 16 13 Removing the canister cover 17 14 Host interface adapter and SFP transceivers 18 15 Installing 8 Gbps Fibre Channel 4 port host interface adapter 19 16 Reinsta...

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Page 7: ...library xviii 3 IBM documentation and related websites xviii 4 IBM websites for help services and information xx 5 Storwize V3500 enclosures 4 6 Selecting bracket pins for your rack 12 7 Default user...

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Page 9: ...cations that were provided with the Storwize V3500 hardware 3 Find the matching identification number in the IBM Systems Safety Notices Then review the topics concerning the safety notices to ensure t...

Page 10: ...check the safety notice in each language To find the translated text for a caution or danger notice 1 In the product documentation look for the identification number at the end of each caution notice...

Page 11: ...to eliminate potential hazards v Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of...

Page 12: ...CAUTION If the rack is designed to be coupled to another rack only the same model rack should be coupled together with another same model rack R009 Danger notices for Storwize V3500 Ensure that you a...

Page 13: ...d only to connect or disconnect signal cables v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage v Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems n...

Page 14: ...inate at this main protective earthing terminal or at points marked with R010 Special caution and safety notices This information describes special safety notices that apply to the Storwize V3500 Thes...

Page 15: ...you understand how to handle devices that are sensitive to static electricity Attention Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system To avoid damage keep static sensitive devices...

Page 16: ...ection device SPD v The dc powered system employs an isolated DC return DC I design The DC battery return terminal shall not be connected to the chassis or frame ground v The storage device dc power i...

Page 17: ...formation collection is available at the following website pic dhe ibm com infocenter storwize v3500_ic index jsp Storwize V3500 library Unless otherwise noted the publications in the library are avai...

Page 18: ...enclosure in a rack and beginning the setup process GC27 4221 IBM Storwize V3500 Read First Flyer This document introduces the major components of the Storwize V3500 system and describes how to get s...

Page 19: ...V3500 or related products or technologies Type of information Website Storwize V3500 support www ibm com storage support storwize v3500 Technical support for IBM storage products www ibm com storage...

Page 20: ...ge software or storage hardware depending on the nature of your problem If you call from somewhere other than the US or Canada you must choose the hardware option when calling for assistance When call...

Page 21: ...e troubleshooting information for diagnostic instructions The troubleshooting procedure might require you to download updated device drivers or machine code IBM maintains pages on the web where you ca...

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Page 23: ...ttaching the data cables and power cords 3 Chapter 3 Configuring the system on page 31 helps you create your configuration file and access the management GUI The management GUI guides you through the...

Page 24: ...lifting svc00146 18 32 kg 39 7 70 5 lbs 32 55 kg 70 5 121 2 lbs 55 kg 121 2 lbs 27 Also keep in mind that a rack full of equipment is extremely heavy DANGER Heavy equipment personal injury or equipmen...

Page 25: ...onnect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and mod...

Page 26: ...2071CU2 IBM Storwize V3500 12 slot Dual Control Enclosure for 3 5 inch drives 2071 10A ACBA 2071CU3 IBM Storwize V3500 24 slot Dual Control Enclosure for 2 5 inch drives __ v Rack mounting hardware k...

Page 27: ...USB ports Each canister has two USB ports One port is used during installation v 2 Ethernet ports Each canister has two 1 Gbps Ethernet ports Port 1 Must be connected for system management Can option...

Page 28: ...red between the front and rear rack rails Expansion enclosure support rails The left and right expansion enclosure support rails Figure 4 on page 7 are designed specifically for installation of an exp...

Page 29: ...ged with the publications and contains the initialization tool for completing the initial system configuration fab10053 Figure 4 Expansion enclosure support rails on Storwize V3500 svc00646 Figure 5 U...

Page 30: ...he environment of your system If you have not done the environmental planning for your system see the Storwize V3500 physical installation planning topic in the IBM Knowledge Center for Storwize V3500...

Page 31: ...are installed must meet the following requirements before installing the support rails and enclosures v Upright mounting rails must not be painted oxidized or otherwise insulated from the enclosure fl...

Page 32: ...in the rack cabinet 2 Remove the springs that are taped to one of the rails 3 Attach a spring to the outside of each rail a Attach the circle end of the spring around the stud on the rail See Figure 7...

Page 33: ...nt to install the support rails Figure 8 shows two rack units with the front mounting holes identified v 1 Upper rail mounting bracket pin v 2 Lower rail mounting bracket pin v3500067 Figure 7 Install...

Page 34: ...g holes in your rack see Table 6 Table 6 Selecting bracket pins for your rack Mounting holes Bracket pins Round unthreaded Use the preinstalled medium pins Round threaded Unscrew the medium pins and r...

Page 35: ...the rail to the rack cabinet flange See Figure 10 10 On the front of the rail press the two bracket pins into the holes in the rack flanges 11 Close the front hinge bracket to secure the rail to the...

Page 36: ...ensure rack stability Empty the rack from the top down Procedure To install an enclosure complete the following steps 1 On either side of the drive assemblies remove the enclosure end caps by graspin...

Page 37: ...ol enclosure If you have purchased host interface adapters for your control enclosure and those options were not preinstalled for you you must open each node canister and install the options Note You...

Page 38: ...te the following steps 1 If the canister is already installed in the enclosure remove it as shown in Figure 12 a Unlatch the release levers and pull them open The canister moves out of the slot approx...

Page 39: ...n the cover as shown in Figure 13 a Press the recessed blue touch points on the cover b Slide the cover away from the thumbscrew end of the canister v3500178 Figure 13 Removing the canister cover Chap...

Page 40: ...ns in both canisters Do not start installation until you have two of the 8 Gbps Fibre Channel 4 port host interface adapter options About this task Note The host interface adapter has four ports but o...

Page 41: ...adapter 3 into the canister as shown in Figure 15 6 Align the mounting bracket of the host interface adapter with the inside of the host interface adapter aperture at the thumbscrew end of the canist...

Page 42: ...is installed squarely in its slot and tighten the retaining thumbscrew 1 10 Reinstall the SFP transceivers To install a transceiver push it fully into the port and close the release handle 11 If you...

Page 43: ...sure Procedure To close the canister complete the following steps 1 Reinstall the cover as shown in Figure 16 a Align the four hook slots on the cover with the pins on the canister b Slide the cover t...

Page 44: ...17 a With the latch and release levers fully extended slide the canister into the enclosure until the levers begin to move inwards b Simultaneously close both latch and release levers v3500100 OK IN O...

Page 45: ...g steps 1 Remove the filler panel from the slot into which you want to install the drive as shown in Figure 18 a Grip the front of the filler panel 1 and pull firmly to remove it from the the drive sl...

Page 46: ...s in the open unlocked position b Align the drive assembly with the guide rails in the slot c Gently push the drive assembly into the slot until the drive stops d Rotate the drive handle to the closed...

Page 47: ...e used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network Where more than one control enclosure is present in the system ensure port 1 of every node canister is connected to the same network...

Page 48: ...ected to each canister 2 If you want to connect additional Fibre Channel cables make sure to connect the same number of cables to each canister Figure 22 shows an example configuration with four Fibre...

Page 49: ...v 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 v When inserted correctly the connector can only be rem...

Page 50: ...or slots v Every unused drive bay must be occupied by a filler panel v Filler panels must be installed in all empty host interface adapter slots Open bays or slots disrupt the internal air flow causin...

Page 51: ...ors when Power is illuminated Status is flashing and Fault is off If a canister is not ready refer to the Procedure Understanding the system status using the LEDs topic in Troubleshooting v3500064 2 3...

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Page 53: ...Apple Macintosh computer on page 37 v For Linux refer to Initializing the system with a Linux computer on page 39 Checking your web browser settings for the management GUI To access the management GUI...

Page 54: ...Click Trusted sites d On the Trusted sites dialog verify that the web address for the management GUI is correct and click Add e Verify that the correct web address was added to the Trusted sites dialo...

Page 55: ...ions 4 Enable scripts to disable or replace context menus Mozilla Firefox only For Mozilla Firefox a On the menu bar in the Firefox browser window click Tools Options b On the Options window select Co...

Page 56: ...Default user name and password for the management GUI User name Password superuser passw0rd Note The 0 character in the password is the number zero not the letter O 34 Storwize V3500 Quick Installatio...

Page 57: ...nabling additional capabilities The IP address of a Network Time Protocol NTP server for automated setting of date and time The IP address of a simple mail transfer protocol SMTP server for sending no...

Page 58: ...Log in with user name superuser and password passw0rd Note The 0 character in the password is a zero not the letter O 9 Follow the on screen instructions to begin setting up your system Note The other...

Page 59: ...t mask Gateway v Other information is optional but useful for enabling additional capabilities The IP address of a Network Time Protocol NTP server for automated setting of date and time The IP addres...

Page 60: ...e system go to the computer you will use to manage the system and start a supported browser Direct the browser to the management address you specified for the system 10 Log in with user name superuser...

Page 61: ...k Gateway v Other information is optional but useful for enabling additional capabilities The IP address of a Network Time Protocol NTP server for automated setting of date and time The IP address of...

Page 62: ...ower fails while it is operating within the extended temperature range This is because the battery capacity decreases as temperature rises If the save of cache and state data cannot be completed an ex...

Page 63: ...orts and connectors The Storwize V3500 online documentation and its related publications are accessibility enabled The accessibility features of the online documentation are described in Viewing infor...

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Page 65: ...d Warranty is available in both hardcopy format and in the Storwize V3500 information center The Statement of Limited Warranty is shipped in hardcopy form with your product It can also be ordered from...

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Page 67: ...t the IBM Intellectual Property Department in your country or send inquiries in writing to Intellectual Property Licensing Legal and Intellectual Property Law IBM Japan Ltd 19 21 Nihonbashi Hakozakich...

Page 68: ...ucts Questions on the capabilities of non IBM products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products Statements regarding IBM s future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal...

Page 69: ...ft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies Homologation statement This product may not be certified in yo...

Page 70: ...ser might be required to take adequate measures European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of European Union EU Council Direc...

Page 71: ...und daf r aufzukommen Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger ten Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit von Ger...

Page 72: ...n Corporation 3F No 7 Song Ren Rd Taipei Taiwan Tel 0800 016 888 Japan VCCI Council Class A statement This explains the Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement Japan Electronic...

Page 73: ...for products greater than 20 A single phase This statement explains the JEITA statement for products greater than 20 A per phase three phase Korean Communications Commission Class A Statement This exp...

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Page 75: ...stalling 14 F FCC Federal Communications Commission electronic emission notice 47 Federal Communications Commission FCC electronic emission notice 47 feedback xix Fibre Channel cables 26 host interfac...

Page 76: ...rd 18 shortcut keys keyboard 41 Statement of Limited Warranty Where to find the 43 static sensitive devices xv Storwize V3500 safety notices x xii Storwize V3500 library related publications xvii supe...

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