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SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 System Hardware Setup

007-4988-001

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One Data Manager One Controller Enclosure (Single SATA RAID Controller)

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Summary of Contents for InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000

Page 1: ...SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 Quick Start Guide 007 4988 001 ...

Page 2: ... is acquired as commercial computer software subject to the provisions of its applicable license agreement as specified in a 48 CFR 12 212 of the FAR or if acquired for Department of Defense units b 48 CFR 227 7202 of the DoD FAR Supplement or sections succeeding thereto Contractor manufacturer is SGI 1140 East Arques Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 TRADEMARKS AND ATTRIBUTIONS SGI the SGI logo and Altix...

Page 3: ...Cabling Examples 10 Data Manager and One SATA Controller Enclosure 10 Data Manager One SATA Controller and One Disk Expansion Enclosure 12 Data Manager One SATA Controller and Two Disk Expansion Enclosures 13 Data Manager One SATA Controller and Three Disk Expansion Enclosures 14 Rack Mounting Instructions 16 Mounting the Data Manager Enclosure 16 Resetting the Rail Pin Adapters to Use Round Mount...

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Page 5: ...ion in SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 System Hardware Setup on page 10 Keep this document for future reference For more information on hardware software used with the SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 see SGI Altix XE240 System User s Guide P N 007 4873 00x SGI InfiniteStorage 220 Initial Setup Guide P N 007 4938 00x SGI InfiniteStorage Appliance Manager User s Guide P N 007 4699 004 or later These d...

Page 6: ...E240 Table 1 1 calls out the component specifics on the back of the unit Figure 1 1 Data Manager Rear Panel Components Table 1 1 Data manager rear panel components Callout Description Callout Description A Low profile PCI option slots I USB connector B Full height PCI option slots J USB connector C Upper power supply module K Video port D Top power connection L DB 9 serial connector E Bottom power...

Page 7: ...D Drive Enclosure Rear Panel SAS Dual Controller Shown Drive Expansion Enclosure Rear Panel The drive expansion enclosure connects to the RAID expansion enclosure s using serial attached SCSI SAS cables rather than fibre channel Each RAID controller has one drive expansion connector located on the far right of the controller You can connect up to three optional drive expansion enclosures to your R...

Page 8: ...p Guide for a more detailed power up description Turn on the power to all connected drive enclosures before you turn on the RAID controller enclosure turn on the data manager last This action ensures that the controllers recognize each attached drive enclosure Figure 1 4 Connection Example of a Racked System to Power Data manager power connections Power distribution units PDUs Breaker switches Dis...

Page 9: ...en launch a web browser to the following URL https 192 168 9 9 1178 Note You may need to temporarily reset the IP address of the laptop or PC to 192 168 9 1 for this to work correctly The setup wizard is intended to be easy to use and leads you through the initial system configuration steps Figure 1 6 shows an example start screen For more details see the SGI InfiniteStorage Appliance Manager User...

Page 10: ...6 007 4988 001 1 SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 Quick Start Figure 1 6 SGI InfiniteStorage Appliance Manager Start Screen Example ...

Page 11: ...disk enclosure The RAID controller drive enclosure has a set of indicators on the front left side that help you determine the operational status of the unit see Figure 1 7 1 Module locate LED 2 Service required LED 3 Module over temperature LED 4 Power good LED Figure 1 7 NAS Drive Module Status LEDs ...

Page 12: ... 4 Cache active 5 Service action allowed 6 Service action required 7 Controller power 8 Ethernet activity 9 Ethernet speed 10 Host channel speed 11 Host channel speed 12 Not used in this configuration Figure 1 8 RAID Controller Rear Panel Indicators Drive Locations and Indicators Each RAID enclosure or drive expansion enclosure holds up to 12 sled mounted removable hard drives At least two drives ...

Page 13: ...igure 1 9 Drive Extraction Front From the Enclosure The disk drive indicator LEDs have the following meanings 1 Service action allowed blue 2 Service action required yellow 3 Disk drive active green Figure 1 10 Disk Drive Indicator LEDs ...

Page 14: ...AID controller SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 system with serial ATA SATA drives This configuration can be ordered with no rack and would need to be cabled at the operation site Important Enclosures within a rack should always be placed in locations that keep the RAID enclosure and any expansion drive enclosures distributed below the data manager In all cases it is safest to keep the majority of t...

Page 15: ...SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 System Hardware Setup 007 4988 001 11 Figure 1 11 One Data Manager One Controller Enclosure Single SATA RAID Controller Data manager RAID controller enclosure ...

Page 16: ...ta Manager s Fibre Channel PCI card port A to the RAID controller s host 1 port in the controller enclosure see Figure 1 12 2 Connect the Data Manager s Fibre Channel PCI card port B to the RAID controller s host 2 port 3 Connect the RAID controller s expansion connector far right to the disk expansion enclosure s input connector left side Figure 1 12 Data Manager Single Controller RAID Enclosure ...

Page 17: ...n the controller enclosure see Figure 1 13 2 Connect the Data Manager s Fibre Channel PCI card port B to the RAID controller s host 2 port 3 Connect the RAID controller s expansion connector far right to the first disk expansion enclosure s input connector left side 4 Connect the first disk expansion output connector far right to the input connector on the second disk expansion enclosure far left ...

Page 18: ... host 1 port in the controller enclosure see Figure 1 14 2 Connect the Data Manager s Fibre Channel PCI card port B to the RAID controller s host 2 port 3 Connect the RAID controller s expansion connector far right to the first disk expansion enclosure s input connector left side 4 Connect the first disk expansion output connector far right to the input connector on the second disk expansion enclo...

Page 19: ...em Hardware Setup 007 4988 001 15 Figure 1 14 Data Manager Single Controller RAID Enclosure and Three Disk Expansion Units Data manager RAID controller enclosure Disk enclosure expansion Disk enclosure expansion Disk enclosure expansion ...

Page 20: ...for use with most industry standard racks but may not fit all models Multi pin adapters at either end of each rail allow for mounting in racks with square or round mounting holes Note that the rack rails ship with the adapters set for mounting in square rail holes go on to the section Preparing the Rack and Data Manager on page 17 if your rack has this type of rail Resetting the Rail Pin Adapters ...

Page 21: ...er support rails into an industry standard rack 1 Make sure that the rack is in the final operating location and that it meets the following clearance requirements 76 cm 30 in clearance in front of the cabinet 61 cm 24 in clearance behind the cabinet 2 Lower the stabilization feet on the rack so it does not move Use any anti tip extensions or other stabilization hardware available with the rack ...

Page 22: ...ail mount into the rack it is much easier to first insert the lower pin of the rail pin adapter in the selected hole Then squeeze the adapter pin by pushing it down from the top to insert it in the upper selected rack rail hole 3 Ensure that the slide rail is level and repeat the procedure at the opposite end 4 Fully extend the rail assembly until the extension lock is revealed 5 Press the slide e...

Page 23: ...s until they are fully seated Note The release levers on each slide rail should pivot out of the way and then snap back into place when the mounting studs are fully seated 5 Confirm that all the data manager s mounting studs are correctly in place on the slide rails see Figure 1 17 on page 20 for an example before sliding the unit into the rack 6 Press in both the left and right slide extension re...

Page 24: ...988 001 1 SGI InfiniteStorage NEXIS 2000 Quick Start Figure 1 17 Data Manager Slide Rails Slide extension release Chassis rail end Component release lever Alignment tab 3 per rail Multi pin adapter and bracket ...

Page 25: ... an industry standard rack 1 Make sure that the rack is in the final operating location and that it meets the following clearance requirements 76 cm 30 in clearance in front of the cabinet 61 cm 24 in clearance behind the cabinet 2 Lower the stabilization feet on the rack so it does not move Use any anti tip extensions or other stabilization hardware available with the rack 3 Remove the RAID disk ...

Page 26: ...osure in a rack 1 Support rail 2 Existing data manager or RAID controller enclosure 3 Clearance above and below an already installed unit 4 Screws for securing the support rail to the rack front and rear 5 industry standard rack Note If installing the rails above an existing unit position the support rails directly above it Fully attach the support rails to the rack using the following steps and F...

Page 27: ...nt flange of each support rail has two alignment spacers Figure 1 19 Support Rail Attachment to Rack Example Use the following numbers to identify the rail mounting points shown in Figure 1 19 and components needed to complete the rail mounting process 1 Rack rail mounting holes 2 Adjustment screws for locking the support rail length 3 NAS disk expansion enclosure support rails 4 Clip for securing...

Page 28: ...and screw them into the captured nuts in the rear flange in the support rail 3 Tighten the adjustment screws on the support rail as appropriate 4 Repeat these steps for the second support rail 5 With the help of one other person slide the rear of the disk enclosure onto the support rails from the front of the rack Make sure the enclosure is correctly aligned on the support rails by confirming that...

Page 29: ...ID Disk Enclosure into the Rail s Rear Clip Use the following numbered items to identify key parts of the rail and disk enclosure rear connection points 1 Support rail 2 Clip 3 Partial view of the disk enclosure rear sheet metal 4 Alignment hole in the disk enclosure rear sheet metal for captured nut in the support rail Use Figure 1 22 on page 26 and the steps that follow to properly secure the di...

Page 30: ...cure the rear of the disk enclosure to the support rail by inserting one M4 screw through the side sheet metal of the disk enclosure into the captured nut on the side of the support rail 5 Tighten the screw 6 Repeat for the other side 7 Attach the plastic end caps onto the front of the disk enclosure by Placing the top of an end cap on the hinge tab that is part of the disk enclosure s front mount...

Page 31: ...your local SGI sales office For more information on SGI s available storage products see http www sgi com storage To reach SGI for other purposes use the following contact information SGI Corporate Office 1140 E Arques Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 650 960 1980 http www sgi com North America 1 800 800 7441 Latin America 55 11 5185 2860 Europe 44 118 912 7500 Japan 81 3 5488 1811 Asia Pacific 1 650 933...

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