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Spectra BlackPearl NAS

Solution

Gen1 Installation Guide

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Page 1: ...Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution Gen1 Installation Guide SpectraLogic com...

Page 2: ...by Spectra Logic for its use Due to continuing research and development Spectra Logic may revise this publication from time to time without notice and reserves the right to change any product specifi...

Page 3: ...not acquire any ownership rights to the Software Product 3 GENERAL The Software Product is licensed not sold to you by Spectra for use only under the terms of this EULA The Software Product is protec...

Page 4: ...erest in and to the Software Product and any rights not granted to you herein are reserved by Spectra You hereby expressly agree not to extract information reverse engineer disassemble decompile or tr...

Page 5: ...to a nation or resident of any U S embargoed countries or b to anyone on the U S Treasury Department s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U S Department of Commerce Denied Persons List or...

Page 6: ...VE ENTERED INTO A MASTER SUPPORT AGREEMENT SPECTRA S ENTIRE LIABILITY REGARDING SUPPORT SERVICES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE TERMS OF THAT AGREEMENT BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE...

Page 7: ...BlackPearl NAS 4U master node or 44 bay expansion node with its shipping pallet weighs between 127 4 lb 57 8 kg and 172 lb 78 kg depending on the number of drives included Use lifting aids and proper...

Page 8: ...al injury WARNUNG Vorsicht beim Schneiden der B nder sichern Sie den Versandkarton Die Riemen um die Verpackung sehr fest gesichert ist die Spannung kann bewirken dass sie nach au en wenn sie geschnit...

Page 9: ...and Canada Phone Toll free US and Canada 1 800 227 4637 International 1 303 449 0160 Europe Middle East Africa Phone 44 0 870 112 2185 Deutsch Sprechende Kunden Phone 49 0 6028 9796 507 Email spectral...

Page 10: ...Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution 18 Preparing the Rack 18 Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution Master Node and 44 Bay Expansion Node 19 Unpacking the Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution 20 Prepare the Unpackin...

Page 11: ...Install the Inner Rails 44 Slide the Chassis into the Rack 47 Installing Additional Drives 50 Connecting the Interface Cables 54 Automatically Import Activation Keys 55 Connecting the Power Cords 56 I...

Page 12: ...your own The BlackPearl 96 bay expansion node can weigh up to 270 lb 122 5 kg and must be installed by Spectra Logic Professional Services The 107 bay expansion node can weigh up to 270 lb 122 5 kg an...

Page 13: ...common connectivity problems The Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution Site Preparation Guide provides important information that you should know before installing a BlackPearl NAS solution in your storage...

Page 14: ...e The Spectra 96 Drive Chassis I O Module Replacement Guide provides instructions for replacing a failed I O module in a 96 bay expansion node The Spectra 107 Bay Chassis FRU Replacement Guide provide...

Page 15: ...18 r The system components are unpacked see Unpacking the Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution on page 20 r The component inventory is complete see Inventorying the Components on page 26 Installing the Spe...

Page 16: ...tem Information System Location Installation Date Master Node Serial Number Expansion Node Serial Number s BlackPearl NAS Software Version Number of Drives Drive Type Additional Information January 20...

Page 17: ...s _____ _____ _____ _____ Subnet mask _____ _____ _____ _____ Network gateway _____ _____ _____ _____ Mail Recipients Identify people who should automatically receive email messages about certain libr...

Page 18: ...24 hours before opening its packaging to prevent serious condensation damage from occurring Preparing the Rack Assemble and place an appropriate rack near the AC power outlets and network connections...

Page 19: ...pace The BlackPearl NAS 2U chassis is 3 5 inches 8 9 cm tall and occupies 2U of rack space Both chassis fit in a standard 19 inch 4 post rack Figure 1 Rack size requirements Keep the following in mind...

Page 20: ...m Spectra Logic The rack has two doors and removable side panels In earthquake prone areas provide restraints as necessary See the Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution Site Preparation Guide for more infor...

Page 21: ...ter Knoten oder 44 Bay Erweiterungsknoten wiegt mit seiner Versandpalette je nach Anzahl der enthaltenen Laufwerke zwischen 57 8 kg 127 4 lb und 78 kg 172 lb Verwenden Sie beim Umgang mit schweren Ger...

Page 22: ...tension may cause them to whip outward when cut which could lead to personal injury WARNUNG Vorsicht beim Schneiden der B nder sichern Sie den Versandkarton Die Riemen um die Verpackung sehr fest gesi...

Page 23: ...protect the front bezel during shipping and then remove the bezel Figure 3 Remove the two protective foam pieces and the front bezel 5 Remove the outer foam insert covering the rack mount kit and acc...

Page 24: ...NAS Solution 6 Remove the Open Me First accessory box and the rack mount kit Figure 5 Remove the accessory box and rack mount kit 7 Remove the inner foam inserts covering the BlackPearl NAS master no...

Page 25: ...number of drives installed Use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques with assistance when handling heavy equipment WARNUNG Hebegefahr Der 4U Masterknoten Spectra BlackPearl NAS und das 44 Bay Er...

Page 26: ...uired to mount a BlackPearl NAS solution chassis in a standard 4 post 19 inch 48 3 cm rack The main box contains the arms of the rack kit while the accessory box contains the screws necessary to insta...

Page 27: ...arl NAS selbst zu installieren Der BlackPearl Erweiterungsknoten mit 96 Einsch ben kann bis zu 112 9 kg 269 8 lb wiegen und muss von Spectra Logic Professional Services installiert werden Der Erweiter...

Page 28: ...in this section to install them Gather Materials and Tools Required A grounded anti static wristband A 2 Phillips screwdriver One or more 40 GigE HBA from Spectra Logic PN 90999713 not shown One or m...

Page 29: ...that have been removed from their anti static bags Connect the wristband to the static protection mat or to other suitable ESD grounding Note Keep all electronic components in anti static bags when no...

Page 30: ...ase latches on the BlackPearl NAS solution 2U master node 2 Set the cover aside 3 Locate the slot where you want to install an HBA in the chassis BlackPearl NAS solution 4U Master Node Note The BlackP...

Page 31: ...on the motherboard as slots 1 2 and 3 Depending on your order configuration a 10 GigE HBA may occupy slot 3 If you have a BlackPearl NAS solution 1 0 chassis which can be identified by the presence o...

Page 32: ...ures the PCI blanking plate to the chassis Figure 13 Remove the PCI blanking plate screw 5 Remove the HBA from its packaging 6 Orient the HBA so that the card bracket faces the rear of the chassis and...

Page 33: ...t on the rear of the chassis 8 Press down on the HBA to secure it in the socket on the motherboard The card will fit firmly in the socket Note This image shows the 10 GigE HBA The SAS HBA is installed...

Page 34: ...the cover over the chassis with the tabs facing toward the front of the chassis Figure 16 Orient the cover with the tabs facing the front of the chassis b Insert the tabs into the slots in the chassis...

Page 35: ...in a standard 4 post 19 inch 48 3 cm rack The BlackPearl NAS master nodes occupy either 2 units 2U or 4 units 4U of rack space depending on which model was ordered The BlackPearl NAS 44 bay expansion...

Page 36: ...rack rails will slide into the outer rack rails The following items are shipped in the Open Me First box 3 Inner Rail Screws 2 or 4 Secure the inner rack rail to the chassis BlackPearl NAS 4U chassis...

Page 37: ...and the inner rail facing you see Figure 18 The figures below show the right rail Figure 18 Location of the hard stop and open ends of the outer rack rail 2 Push the end of the inner rail near the ha...

Page 38: ...Press the self locking latch toward the closest edge of the inner rail and then fully extract the inner rail from the outer rail Figure 20 Self locking latch Figure 21 Press the latch toward the clos...

Page 39: ...is even with the bottom of the rack rail when installed WARNING If you are not installing any other equipment in the rack install the master node near the bottom of the rack to prevent the rack from b...

Page 40: ...outer rack rail is level 6 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver secure the outer rail to the rack a Install two outer rail screws 4 and washers 5 in the holes above and below the bottom mounting hook in the...

Page 41: ...or the front of the outer rails and adapters labeled B for the back of the rails Figure 26 Location of the adapter labels 3 Position the adapter with the label side facing upward and the square gaps i...

Page 42: ...ck plastic tabs on the outer rail and then slide the adapter to the left to lock it in place Figure 28 Press the adapter in toward the outer rail Figure 29 Slide the adapter to the left to lock it in...

Page 43: ...ttom of the rack rail when installed WARNING If you are not installing any other equipment in the rack install the master node near the bottom of the rack to prevent the rack from being top heavy whic...

Page 44: ...o screws 4 and washers 5 in the upper and lower holes to secure the back of the outer rail to the rear post Note If provided use the rack s rack unit markings to determine the correct location 9 Repea...

Page 45: ...rail over all hooks BlackPearl NAS solution 4U chassis shown from left rear view Figure 34 Install the inner rail over all hooks BlackPearl NAS solution 2U chassis shown from left rear view 4 While p...

Page 46: ...the 4U chassis and two screws for the 2U chassis Figure 35 Install the inner rail screw on the BlackPearl NAS 4U chassis Figure 36 Install the inner rail screws on the BlackPearl NAS 2U chassis 6 Rep...

Page 47: ...Erweiterungsgeh use wiegen je nach Anzahl der installierten Laufwerke zwischen 25 8 kg 57 lb und 62 7 kg 138 2 lb Verwenden Sie beim Umgang mit schweren Ger ten Hebehilfen und geeignete Hebetechniken...

Page 48: ...bezel and pull it straight off the chassis 3 Position the chassis in front of the rack rails and lift it so that the inner rails are at the same height as the extended sections of the outer rails atta...

Page 49: ...t press the self locking latches on both the left and right inner rails downward Push the chassis the rest of the way into the rack until the mounting brackets on the front of the chassis are flush wi...

Page 50: ...e BlackPearl NAS 2U master node ships with all drives installed The BlackPearl NAS 4U master node ships with 10 drives installed in the front of the chassis The BlackPearl NAS expansion node ships wit...

Page 51: ...surfaces Remove the Empty Drive Sled Use the following steps to remove an empty drive sled 1 Put on an anti static wristband and attach it to an anti static mat or an unpainted metallic surface Conti...

Page 52: ...led does not slide easily by pulling on the handle grasp the sides of the sled and pull the sled out of the chassis Figure 41 Pull the sled out of the chassis 5 Dispose of the empty sled in accordance...

Page 53: ...ush against the chassis The drive sled slides in easily do not force it Figure 42 Install the drive into the chassis 3 When the drive sled is in position push the handle inward and to the right until...

Page 54: ...nnect the interface cables to the BlackPearl NAS solution master node 1 Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to the BlackPearl NAS solution management port on the rear panel Connect the other end of th...

Page 55: ...ected to your BlackPearl NAS solution master node during installation Automatically Import Activation Keys Activation keys enable features on the BlackPearl NAS solution They are tied to the serial nu...

Page 56: ...ion 4U master node shown 2 Plug the other end of each cord into an AC power outlet Spectra Logic recommends connecting the cords to separate electrical circuits for power redundancy 3 When the BlackPe...

Page 57: ...the Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution User Guide Read Initial Configuration to learn about the required steps to configure the BlackPearl NAS solution Read Configuring Network Attached Storage to learn...

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