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IBM

TotalStorage

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FAStT700

Fibre Channel Storage Server

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for TotalStorage FAStT700

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Page 4: ...r Appendix B Warranty information on page 51 and Appendix C Notices on page 61 First Edition November 2001 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001 All rights reserved US Government...

Page 5: ...lleert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften Ennen kuin asennat t m n tuotteen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation...

Page 6: ...nal 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 networks and modems before you open...

Page 7: ...h as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following v Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous l...

Page 8: ...and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the de...

Page 9: ...s the following label atteched Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you s...

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Page 11: ...ts 15 Installing SFP modules 15 Removing SFP modules 17 Handling fiber optic cables 18 Using LC LC Fibre Channel cables 18 Connecting an LC LC cable to an SFP module 19 Removing an LC LC Fibre Channel...

Page 12: ...service 52 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125 4753 06 8 2000 52 Part 1 General Terms 52 Part 2 Country unique Terms 55 Appendix C Notices 61 Edition notice 61 Trademarks 62 Important notes 62 Elec...

Page 13: ...he LC LC Fibre Channel cable from an LC SC Fibre Channel cable adapter 25 26 Redundant drive loop cabling overview 26 27 Connecting two drive enclosures into drive loop A 27 28 Drive enclosure environ...

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Page 15: ...about IBM products Appendix B Warranty information on page 51 provides warranty statements Appendix C Notices on page 61 provides product notices Notices and statements in this book The caution and da...

Page 16: ...8 0 Installation and User s Guide for Novell NetWare v IBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 8 0 Installation and User s Guide for Red Hat Linux v IBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 8 0 Installation and Us...

Page 17: ...ughput rates over longer distances up to 10 km are possible than with small computer system interface SCSI or Serial Storage Architecture SSA technology The IBM FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server r...

Page 18: ...0 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions To connect the FAStT700 Storage Server to other devices you might need the following hardware options which are purchased separately v IBM Small Form Factor Plugga...

Page 19: ...e following components v Storage server fan A removable unit that contains two cooling fans and indicator lights v Battery A removable unit that contains the cache battery battery charger circuitry an...

Page 20: ...supplies Two removable units that each contain a power supply and an indicator light v Fan and communications module A removable unit that contains the power supply cooling fans an indicator light and...

Page 21: ...mperes kVA approximately 0 214 kVA Environment v Air temperature Altitude 0 to 914 m 3000 ft 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Altitude 914 m 3000 ft to 2133 m 7000 ft 10 to 32 C 50 to 90 F v Humidity 10 to 80 Ac...

Page 22: ...blade screwdrivers v Antistatic protection such as a grounding wrist strap v Fibre Channel FC and Ethernet interface cables and cable straps v Rack mounting hardware comes with the FAStT700 Storage Se...

Page 23: ...d install it in a rack cabinet if you remove all CRUs first A fully loaded FAStT700 Storage Server with a storage server fan battery fan and communications module two RAID controllers two power suppli...

Page 24: ...g the host agent software Running the client software Storage subsystems Managed hub or Fibre Channel switch Host bus adapter Storage subsystems You will connect fiber optic cables to each controller...

Page 25: ...bsystems You will connect fiber optic and Ethernet cables to each controller later in the installation process After you install the hardware if your Fibre Channel network environment is configured fo...

Page 26: ...pters note the following about the cluster server Fibre Channel network environment v When using a dual path configuration each node has two paths to the storage server providing greater redundancy pr...

Page 27: ...age 13 Installing drive enclosures in a rack cabinet Install the drive enclosures that you are attaching to the FAStT700 Storage Server in a rack cabinet Preparing the drive enclosures for installatio...

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Page 29: ...ge Server can accommodate four host mini hubs and four drive mini hubs Each mini hub is a removable unit A mini hub provides the Fibre Channel interface between a controller and a host or drive enclos...

Page 30: ...Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s Host mini hubs Host mini hub ports Controller A...

Page 31: ...se the Ethernet ports to directly manage storage subsystems Figure 11 shows the location of these ports OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb...

Page 32: ...ducts such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following v Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to ha...

Page 33: ...N 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s SFP module Fiber optic cable 5 Connect an LC LC Fibre Channel cable For information about the LC LC cable see Using LC LC Fibre Channel cables on page 18 Removing...

Page 34: ...ment arm v When attaching to a device on slide rails leave enough slack in the cable so that it does not bend to a radius of less than 38 mm 1 5 in when extended or become pinched when retracted v Rou...

Page 35: ...C SC Fibre Channel cable adapters on page 22 Connecting an LC LC cable to an SFP module To connect an LC LC Fibre Channel cable to an SFP module complete the following steps Statement 3 CAUTION When l...

Page 36: ...Remove the two protective caps from one end of the LC LC cable as shown in Figure 16 Save the protective caps for future use Protective cap Fiber optic cable 4 Carefully insert that same end of the L...

Page 37: ...22 For more information about connecting to these devices see the documentation that comes with the device Removing an LC LC Fibre Channel cable To remove an LC LC Fibre Channel cable do the following...

Page 38: ...ces that require SC connectors v FAStT host adapter Part number 00N6881 v FAStT EXP500 expansion unit Machine type 3560 v 1 Gb Fibre Channel switch Machine type 2109 v Managed hub Machine type 3534 Fo...

Page 39: ...e covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other...

Page 40: ...d of the LC SC cable to one of the following devices v Optical interface connector on an IBM FAStT FC 2 Host Bus Adapter Part number 19K1246 v GBIC installed in a FAStT EXP500 expansion unit Machine t...

Page 41: ...ve caps on the cable ends FAStT700 Storage Server and drive enclosure cabling overview The FAStT700 Storage Server supports two redundant drive loops A redundant drive loop consists of one or more dri...

Page 42: ...group of four drive enclosures into a redundant drive loop are also included in this procedure To complete this procedure you will need two fiber optic cables per drive enclosure Handle and install fi...

Page 43: ...e enclosure ESM boards ESM board ESM board Loop A Fibre Channel cable Loop B Fibre Channel cable First drive enclosure Storage server In In Out Out Figure 27 Connecting two drive enclosures into drive...

Page 44: ...t If you want to connect more drive enclosures into drive loops A and B continue with Step 3 otherwise go to Connecting a redundant drive loop to the FAStT700 Storage Server on page 30 3 Connect addit...

Page 45: ...4 otherwise go to Connecting a redundant drive loop to the FAStT700 Storage Server on page 30 4 Repeat Step 1 on page 26 through Step 3 on page 28 to connect a second redundant drive enclosure group F...

Page 46: ...T700 Storage Server You will need two fiber optic cables for each redundant pair of loops for example loop A and loop B that you are connecting to the FAStT700 Storage Server 1 Connect drive loop A to...

Page 47: ...e mini hub 3 unoccupied Loop A Fibre Channel cables Loop B Fibre Channel cables Out port on drive mini hub 4 In port on drive mini hub 3 Last drive enclosure First drive enclosure To connect a second...

Page 48: ...e enclosure First drive enclosure Last drive enclosure In In Out Out Connecting hosts directly to the FAStT700 Storage Server Use this procedure to connect up to four hosts with two host adapters each...

Page 49: ...in Figure 35 Attach HA1 from Host 3 to mini hub 3 Attach HA2 from Host 3 to mini hub 4 To connect a fourth host continue with Step 4 otherwise go to Setting the Link Rate Interface switch on page 37 4...

Page 50: ...h mini hub Figure 36 shows an example of dual path configuration using Fibre Channel switches Host 1 contains two host bus adapters that are connected to host mini hubs To configure a host with dual p...

Page 51: ...Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s 1 2 3 4 Host 1 Host X Host X Host X SW1 SW3 SW2 SW4 Figure 37 Using four Fibre Channel sw...

Page 52: ...sixteen hosts If your configuration requires more hosts than four Fibre Channel switches can support you must add cascading switches as shown in Figure 38 on page 37 36 IBM TotalStorage FAStT700 Fibr...

Page 53: ...h a point such as a small flat blade screwdriver or ballpoint pen to set the host side or drive side mini hub Link Rate Interface switch See Figure 39 The Speed indicator light is green when the data...

Page 54: ...e mini hub ports must be connected to devices that have the same data transfer rate To set the data transfer rate on drive side mini hubs do the following 1 Verify the data transfer rate of the drive...

Page 55: ...IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s ac power cord ac power cord Power switch Power switch 3 Plug both FAStT700 Storage Server power cords into the ac outlets To maintain power redundancy plug each power cord into an ind...

Page 56: ...e redundant power supplies 4 Use the storage management software and the Fault indicator lights to check the overall status of the FAStT700 Storage Server and its components Turning off the power Atte...

Page 57: ...and disconnect both power cords Use the procedure in step 4 for the proper shutdown sequence 4 To turn off the power to each device use the following shutdown sequence Note You do not need to perform...

Page 58: ...er status indicator lights Reset switch Controller A Controller B The RAID controller status lights might blink when I O activity is in progress If the Heartbeat light blinks continuously then the oth...

Page 59: ...tus Off Problem status On Fault A Amber light indicates a fault in the right battery bank Normal status Off Problem status On Full Charge B Green light indicates the left battery bank is fully charged...

Page 60: ...b s 1 Gb s Speed Bypass upper port Bypass lower port Loop good Fault Mini hub indicator lights Link rate interface switch OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1 Gb s OUT IN 2 Gb s 1...

Page 61: ...ftware You can now install the FAStT Storage Manager software that is provided on an installation CD that comes with the FAStT700 Storage Server Install the software using the procedures in the FAStT...

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Page 63: ...reate a customized support page that is specific to your hardware complete with Frequently Asked Questions Parts Information Technical Hints and Tips and Downloadable Files In addition you can choose...

Page 64: ...to provide the applicable level of service v Engineering Change management Occasionally there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold IBM or your reseller if authorized by IB...

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Page 67: ...y trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service either on site or at an IBM service center as determined by IBM v Engineering Change management Occasionally there...

Page 68: ...lude any software programs whether pre loaded with the Machine installed subsequently or otherwise Unless IBM specifies otherwise the following warranties apply only in the country where you acquire t...

Page 69: ...able types of service for a Machine based on its country of installation At its discretion IBM or your reseller will 1 either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2 provide the service either at...

Page 70: ...ther contract or tort claim except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws IBM is liable for no more than 1 damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real p...

Page 71: ...reach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation IBM s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent g...

Page 72: ...Limitation of Liability The following replaces items 1 and 2 of this Section 1 liability for bodily injury including death or damage to real property and tangible personal property will be limited to...

Page 73: ...MEA COUNTRIES The terms of this Statement of Limited Warranty apply to Machines purchased from IBM or an IBM reseller Warranty Service If you purchase an IBM Machine in Austria Belgium Denmark Estonia...

Page 74: ...Arab Emirates United Kingdom West Bank Gaza Yemen Zambia and Zimbabwe this Agreement will be governed by English Law and disputes relating to it will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the...

Page 75: ...he first paragraph of this Section 1 death or personal injury or physical damage to your real property solely caused by IBM s negligence and 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages up to 125 p...

Page 76: ...r real property solely caused by IBM s negligence 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss up to 125 percent of the charges if recurring the 12 months charges apply for the Machine that...

Page 77: ...OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warran...

Page 78: ...eferring to processor storage real and virtual storage or channel volume KB stands for approximately 1000 bytes MB stands for approximately 1000000 bytes and GB stands for approximately 1000000000 byt...

Page 79: ...nce 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...

Page 80: ...n electrical emission statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement Power cords For your safety IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with thi...

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Page 83: ...of storage server 5 Ethernet connecting cable 38 port locations 38 F fan indicator light 43 fan and communications module indicator light 44 FAStT Storage Manager software installing 45 FAStT700 Stor...

Page 84: ...powering on the storage server 40 publications related xiv R rack cabinet installing drive enclosure in 11 installing FAStT700 Storage Server in 7 RAID controller indicator lights 42 redundant drive l...

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