NEC NF2900-SR40E, User Manual

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Contents
1. Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array Unit .......................................... 1
1.1 Note on Carrying theDisk Array Unit ............................................................................... 1
1.2 The Disk Array Unit Installation Environment ................................................................. 2
1.3 Installation and Connection of the Disk Array Unit .......................................................... 3
1.4 Notes on Use of the Disk Array Unit................................................................................. 4
1.5 Routine Inspection of the Disk Array Unit........................................................................ 5
1.6 Notes on Storage and Carriage of the Disk Array Unit ..................................................... 6
2. Features of the Disk Array Unit................................................................................ 8
2.1 Hot Spare Feature .............................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Write Cache Feature ........................................................................................................ 10
2.3 Management Software..................................................................................................... 11
2.4 RAID Configuration........................................................................................................ 12
3. Names and Roles of Components ......................................................................... 13
3.1 Array Controller (Front) .................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Array Controller (Rear) ................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Battery Backup Unit ........................................................................................................ 16
3.4 Power Supply for Array Controller ................................................................................. 17
3.5 Controller ........................................................................................................................ 19
3.6 DE Port (Option) (NF2900-SP02E) ................................................................................ 22
4. Installation and Connection Procedures............................................................... 23
4.1 Installation and Connection Procedures .......................................................................... 23
5. Connection of the Disk Array Unit ......................................................................... 25
5.1 Notes on Connection of the Disk Array Unit .................................................................. 27
5.2 Connection of the Disk Array Unit.................................................................................. 28
5.3 Connection of the Disk Array Unit as Additional Unit ................................................... 36
5.4 Connection of the Ethernet Cable.................................................................................... 40
5.5 Connection of the Power Cords....................................................................................... 41
6.
The
Addition of Optional Devices .......................................................................... 44
6.1 Addition of a Disk Enclosure .......................................................................................... 44
6.2 Addition of a DE Port...................................................................................................... 51
6.3 Addition of Cache Memory............................................................................................. 57
7. Handling of the Disk Array Unit ............................................................................. 64
7.1 Notes on Handling of the Disk Array Unit ...................................................................... 64
7.2 Power On/Off of the Disk Array Unit ............................................................................. 65
7.3 LD (Logical Disk) Setting Procedure.............................................................................. 70
7.4 Spare Disk Setting Procedure.......................................................................................... 70
8. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 71
8.1 Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................................................................... 72
8.2 Computer Virus Protection .............................................................................................. 73
8.3 Indications at Occurrence of Fault .................................................................................. 74
8.4 Replacement of a Controller............................................................................................ 75
8.5 Replacement of a Controller Cooling Fan....................................................................... 78
8.6 Replacement of a Power Supply for an Array Controller ............................................... 79