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Stratus ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R638)

Figure 4-1. Fibre Channel Connections to an ftScalable Storage System Using Switches

Figure 4-2. Direct-Attach Fibre Channel Connections to an ftScalable Storage System

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Summary of Contents for ftServer 2600

Page 1: ...Stratus Technologies R638 02 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide...

Page 2: ...cument may be copied reproduced or translated either mechanically or electronically without the prior written consent of Stratus Technologies Stratus the Stratus logo ftServer and the ftServer logo ar...

Page 3: ...AC Power Outlet Requirements 2 4 Connecting a System Directly to Separate AC Sources 2 6 Selecting a UPS Unit for ftServer Systems 2 8 Communicating with a UPS over a Network 2 10 Connecting Power to...

Page 4: ...and Monitor Requirements 6 1 Cabinet Requirements 6 1 Monitor Requirements 6 5 Appendix A System Specifications A 1 System Specifications A 1 PCI Adapter Specifications A 7 AAP87600 PDU Specifications...

Page 5: ...ail Clearance 6 4 Figure A 1 ftServer 2600 4500 or 6300 System CPU I O Enclosures Front View A 2 Figure A 2 ftServer 2600 4500 or 6300 System Rear View A 3 Figure A 3 AAP87600 PDU A 8 Figure B 1 Star...

Page 6: ...Outlet Requirements No PDUs 2 5 Table 2 8 Worksheet B Side External Power Outlet Requirements No PDUs 2 5 Table 2 9 APC Symmetra Models for PDUs or for Multiple Systems 2 9 Table 2 10 APC UPS Models f...

Page 7: ...System CPU I O Enclosure Specifications A 5 Table A 3 PCI Adapter Specifications A 7 Table A 4 AAP87600 PDU Specifications A 9 Table B 1 Connectors for AC Power Outlets B 9 Table C 1 Compliance Standa...

Page 8: ...Tables viii Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638...

Page 9: ...ort for ftServer System Software for VMware vSphere Release 3 0 0 throughout A clarified warning New compliance information in Appendix C Minor corrections throughout Notation Conventions This documen...

Page 10: ...es For example Many hardware components are customer replaceable units CRUs which can be replaced on site by system administrators with minimal training or tools copy filename1 filename2 Pass a pointe...

Page 11: ...tratus com A copy of StrataDOC on supported media for your system is included with this release To order additional copies of the StrataDOC media or to obtain copies of printed manuals do one of the f...

Page 12: ...our authorized Stratus service representative For information about how to contact the CAC see the following Web site http www stratus com support cac Commenting on the Documentation To provide correc...

Page 13: ...page 1 10 Site Planning Overview Site planning for fault tolerant systems includes Purchasing an appropriate cabinet and monitor If you do not purchase a monitor from Stratus provide a monitor that me...

Page 14: ...o your ftServer system see System Documentation on page 1 7 During the site planning and preparation processes work closely with your facilities group or contractor to determine space power andenviron...

Page 15: ...ASN Connecting a system tothe ASN allows the CAC oryour authorized Stratus service representative to remotely diagnose troubleshoot and resolve problems online To enable connectivity to the ASN an AS...

Page 16: ...adapters If so in Table 1 1 indicate the total number of ports and plan network connections for all Ethernet ports you will use N O T E The combined four ports of the two embedded physical adapters pr...

Page 17: ...in a storage area network SAN configuration If so do you have a minimum of two switches that can accommodate the cables from the pair of Fibre Channel HBAs in each ftServer system N O T E Stratus has...

Page 18: ...tside the cabinet What are the lengths and types of the interface and communications cables that will connect to your system Have you created a sketchof how you plan toarrange the system at the in sta...

Page 19: ...inux systems or Table 1 5 for VMware ESX systems Table 1 2 ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 System Documentation Document Task Stratus ActiveService Network Configuration Guide R072 Configure your system f...

Page 20: ...icant known problems and how to work around or avoid the problems Stratus ftServer System Software Installation and Configuration for Windows Systems R002W Respond to Mini Setup questions Install or r...

Page 21: ...ftServer System Software and BIOS and BMC firmware Stratus ftServer System Administrator s Guide for the Linux Operating System R003L Use tools that are provided by the operating system software ftSer...

Page 22: ...the system start installing systems from the bottom of the cabinet upward Stratus ftServer System Administrator s Guide for VMware vSphere R002E Use tools that are provided by VMware vSphere ftServer...

Page 23: ...er the equipment W A R N I N G To prevent fire or current leakage do not plug the power cord into a nonconforming outlet Use a power outlet with appropriate voltage and power type as specified in this...

Page 24: ...s product in an environment which may contain corrosive gases Such gases include but are not limited to sulfur dioxide hydrogen sulfide nitrogen dioxide chlorine ammonia or ozone Avoid installing this...

Page 25: ...a CRU when it is not located within the system chassis W A R N I N G Do not disassemble repair or alter the server except as described in the Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Operation and...

Page 26: ...Safety Notices 1 14 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G...

Page 27: ...Safety Notices Site Planning for ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems 1 15 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G...

Page 28: ...Safety Notices 1 16 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638 W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G W A R N I N G...

Page 29: ...e and a B side power source that provide power to the system s power receptacles labeled A and B respectively Either source must be capable of continuing to provide power if power to the other source...

Page 30: ...lectrical Circuit and Wiring Information for more information N O T E A branch circuit breaker with ground fault protection must allow aminimum of 3 5 milliamperes mA leakage current for each power co...

Page 31: ...operation Connect one switch to A side power and the other switch to B side power x User supplied components TOTAL A SIDE POWER REQUIREMENTS Table 2 2 Worksheet Determining B Side Power Requirements...

Page 32: ...n the Quantity column write the number of each type of component 2 Multiply the value in the Quantity column by the value in the Outlets column and enter the total in the Subtotal column 3 Add the val...

Page 33: ...MBER OF B SIDE POWER OUTLETS Table 2 6 Worksheet B Side External Power Outlet Requirements PDUs Used Component Quantity Outlets Subtotal PDUs x 1 Other external components TOTAL NUMBER OF B SIDE POWER...

Page 34: ...each other beyond that level The more electrical separation between the two power sources the less likely they will both failat the same time Due to redundancy inftServer systems power to either side...

Page 35: ...ical Power Planning 2 7 Figure 2 2 PDUs Connected Directly to AC Power 1 A side PDU 5 PDU power cords 2 B side PDU 6 AC power outlets 3 B side jumper cables 7 Circuit breakers maximum of 20A 4 A side...

Page 36: ...hese versions of ftSSS do not include the logic to decide whether the operating system should shut down in response to certain signals from the UPS and the UPS may unnecessarily shut down the system I...

Page 37: ...J Requires AAP87600 PDU with B50175F power cord 200V 200V L6 20R SYH2K6RMJ P1 SYH4K6RMJ P1 SYH6K6RMJ P1 200V 100 200V L6 20R 5 15R SYA8K16RMJ SYA2K16RMJ SYA16K16RMJ Requires APC SYPD7and AAP87600 PDU...

Page 38: ...tServer system download PowerChute Network Shutdown from APC and install and configure the tool on the system as described in the Stratus ftServer System Software Installation and Configuration for Wi...

Page 39: ...d Connections for Systems PDUs and a UPS 1 A side PDU 6 UPS 2 B side PDU 7 UPS power cord 3 B side system power cables black 8 AC power outlets 4 A side system power cables gray 9 AC power mains distr...

Page 40: ...y to a UPS You can connect the A side power connectors of your system directly to a UPS as shown in Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Rack Mountable Systems A Side Power Connected Directly to a UPS 1 A side syste...

Page 41: ...onnect ftServer systems and peripheral components directly to an AC power source not to a PDU or to a UPS Table 2 12 lists the available power cords that connect ftServer systems to qualified UPS mode...

Page 42: ...NEMA 5 15 BSMI approved 10A 125V 4 5m Taiwan B50174 P L6 20P PSE approved 15A 250V 15 ft Japan locking power cord 200V applications Table 2 12 Power Cords Between ftServer Systems or Storage Systems...

Page 43: ...ational B50171F IEC 60320 C19 to NEMA L6 20P 16A 250V 15 ft North America B50175F IEC 60320 C19 to NEMA L6 20P PSE approved 20A 250V 15 ft Japan locking power cord Table 2 14 AC Power Cords to Connect...

Page 44: ...Grounding Requirements 2 16 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638...

Page 45: ...umidistat to monitor room temperature and humidity See Chapter 2 Electrical Power Planning for detailed information about HVAC planning Is as free of dust as possible meeting at a minimum ISO 14644 1...

Page 46: ...anels as needed Provides two electrically separate grounded AC wall outlets within reach of the power cords from the system or PDUs and if used UPS units Detachable power cords are 12 ft 3 65m If the...

Page 47: ...Us and additional outlets for any components that do not connect to a PDU For optional components AC wall outlets within reach of the power cords from the components or use PDUs Make sure that cables...

Page 48: ...Planning for Cables 3 4 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638...

Page 49: ...ns VMware Systems on page 4 7 Telephone Line Connections on page 4 8 Site Planning for Systems in an ftGateway Group on page 4 9 N O T E S 1 Software upgrade services are available from Stratus Profes...

Page 50: ...le Storage system For Windows systems only connect the Fibre Channel cables from one or two ftServer systems directly to an EMC storage system Connect multiple ftServer systems to ftScalable Storage s...

Page 51: ...C storage system The following illustrations are provided to help you plan a site for ftServer systems and storage enclosures Figure 4 1 illustrates Fibre Channel connections from a single system to a...

Page 52: ...ch Fibre Channel Connections to an ftScalable Storage System Fibre Channel Switch 2 Fibre Channel Switch 1 ftScalable Storage RAID Controller Tray 2 ftScalable Storage RAID Controller Tray 1 CPU Eleme...

Page 53: ...embedded Ethernet ports on the system and Ethernet ports on U104 or U105 or U1081 PCIe adapters to network connection points N O T E Two Ethernet ports are typically paired and teamed in software for...

Page 54: ...or servers 1 for each port typically teamed for fault tolerance U104 Dual Port Fiber Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Adapter gigabit fiber optic adapter for servers 1 for each port typically teamed for f...

Page 55: ...2 Ensure that your ftServer system provides adequate bandwidth for your iSCSI storage requirements ftScalable Storage RAID controller tray 3 two for each controller tray and one to a management PC N...

Page 56: ...direct dial analog number Always use telephone cable that is 26 AWG or greater and is UL approved If no modem is installed a second telephone line is not necessary A modem is not necessary in the fol...

Page 57: ...physical Ethernet subnetwork One system acts as a gateway for ASN connectivity This gateway system or ftGateway master requires an analog telephone line that connects to the modem Other systems in th...

Page 58: ...ystem with no remote management adapter in a group with an ftGateway system that has VTMs Slave systems that have VTMs in a group with an ftGateway system that has VTMs N O T E S 1 You cannot mix VTMs...

Page 59: ...you do have a support agreement with Stratus use pairs of PDUs to provide AC power to systems and components in a cabinet if six or more power cords would otherwise exit from the cabinet The A side t...

Page 60: ...ts will draw and whether you need a second pair of PDUs To complete Table 5 1 1 Obtain the voltage available at your location Consult a facilities manager at your site to make sure you know the correc...

Page 61: ...red For each component add 1 to the value in the space above and write the result 4 In column 4 write the cumulative current required For each component add the current forthe component which youenter...

Page 62: ...and number of cabinets you need Table 5 3 Example Current and Rack Space Requirements 208 volts Component Watts Site Voltage x 1 25 Current A Rack Space ftServer system 700 208 x 1 25 4 21 4U 1U LCD m...

Page 63: ...e LCD monitor unit one tape drive typical and one ftScalable Storage system This set of components consumes 11 62 amperes adding another ftServer system would increase the consumption to 15 83 amperes...

Page 64: ...Example of PDU Usage Calculation 5 6 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638...

Page 65: ...alling the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma specified by the manufacturer Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that th...

Page 66: ...espectively The vertical mounting rails have a 0 345 or 0 375 square pattern with athickness between 0 063 0 105 to accept 10 32 cage nuts and mounting hardware The vertical mounting rails are plated...

Page 67: ...nd rear doors you can remove the doors from the cabinet while your ftServer system is operating The final installation conforms to all emission immunity safety and other applicable regulations Figure...

Page 68: ...ts 6 4 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638 Figure 6 1 Rail Clearance 1 Front vertical EIA rail 2 Accessory leg 3 Front of cabinet 0 5 inch 1 27 cm minimum 0 5 inch min...

Page 69: ...not supplied by Stratus make sure that The monitor accepts universal 100 240 volts AC VAC 50 60 Hertz Hz power The VGA cable has a 15 pin D sub connector The power cord for the monitor is long enough...

Page 70: ...Monitor Requirements 6 6 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638...

Page 71: ...em Specifications The following figures show front and rear views of the systems Figure A 1 shows the front of an ftServer 2600 4500 or 6300 system mounted in a rack with its bezel pulled forward Figu...

Page 72: ...A 1 ftServer 2600 4500 or 6300 System CPU I O Enclosures Front View 1 CPU I O 0 7 Front panel LEDs 2 CPU I O 1 8 USB port 3 CPU ID button magnifying glass icon 9 Front panel 4 System LEDs 10 Power but...

Page 73: ...t 3 PCIe or PCI X full height Not available on ftServer 2600 systems 10 CPU I O enclosure blue identification LEDs 2 4 PCI adapter slot 4 PCIe or PCI X full height Not available on ftServer 2600 syste...

Page 74: ...1 04m Depth 53 in 1 35m 24U Cabinet Height including casters 49 5 in 1 26m Width 27 6 in 70 cm Depth 41 in 1 04m Weight empty 280 lb 127 kg Weight empty with pallet and shipping container 436 lb 197 8...

Page 75: ...ding rail and bezel Weight including 12 DIMMS 2 processors and 8 disks per enclosure Two enclosures 84 lb 38 1 kg fully loaded Rails and shelf unit 13 8 lb 6 26 kg Environmental Operating temperature...

Page 76: ...er Specifications for details Additional PCI slots optional for ftServer 4500 and 6300 systems Each CPU I O enclosure supports one optional riser Optional PCIe riser supports two full height capable P...

Page 77: ...layed projects Stratus provides ftReady third party PCI adapter testing and driver hardening services To find out more about these professional service offerings please contact your local Stratus sale...

Page 78: ...8 AAP87600 PDU Specifications A power distribution unit PDU optionally supplies power to rack mounted ftServer systems and optional rack mountable components Figure A 3 shows the AAP87600 PDU Figure A...

Page 79: ...51 cm Depth 6 75 in 17 15 cm Environmental Operating temperature during operation 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C For every 800 ft 243 8m above 2000 ft 609 6m lower the maximum operating temperature 95 F 35...

Page 80: ...AAP87600 PDU Specifications A 10 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638...

Page 81: ...0A Grounding Considerations The system obtains an earth reference ground through the power cords attached to the system Similarly each peripheral device connected to the system obtains ground through...

Page 82: ...how the hot ground and or neutral AC signals should be connected to the power input plugs of the system and optional components Figure B 4 illustrates a single phase 120V AC circuit connection Figure...

Page 83: ...e lines Therefore for split phase or three phase applications both X and Y can beelectrically hot with re spect to the system ba se earth reference ground Figure B 2 shows the physical locations of th...

Page 84: ...Site Planning Guide R638 Figure B 4 shows a single phase 120V AC circuit connection Note that this application requires a single pole circuit breaker Figure B 4 Single Phase 120V AC Circuit Connectio...

Page 85: ...ows a single phase 240V AC circuit connection Note that this application requires a single pole circuit breaker Figure B 5 Single Phase 240V AC Circuit Connection Circuit A or B X Y G PE To power inpu...

Page 86: ...hows a split phase 120 240V AC circuit connection Note that this application requires a double pole circuit breaker Figure B 6 Split Phase 120 240 Volts AC Circuit Connection Circuit A or B X Y G PE T...

Page 87: ...n Note that the X and Y inputs on the system can be connected from L1 and L2 L2 and L3 or L1 and L3 This application requires a double pole circuit breaker Figure B 7 Three Phase 208V AC Y or D Source...

Page 88: ...ase to neutral source connection Note that the system s X input can be connected to L1 L2 or L3 This application requires a single pole circuit breaker Figure B 8 Three Phase 380V AC Y or D Source Cir...

Page 89: ...ratus supplies with ftServer systems and optional devices Table B 1 Connectors for AC Power Outlets Connector Configuration Rating Description NEMA L6 20 20A 250 volts AC 2 pole 3 wire NEMA 5 15 15A 1...

Page 90: ...uide R638 BS 1363 A 13A 250 volts AC 2 pole 3 wire SEV 1011 S24507 10A 250 volts AC 2 pole 3 wire SAA 3 15 AS NZS 3112 1993 15A 250 volts AC 2 pole 3 wire GB1002 1996 10A 250 volts AC 2 pole 3 wire Ta...

Page 91: ...ation specifications Deviations from this listof components will void agency certification 2 You must install all wiring including power and communications cables in compliance with local and national...

Page 92: ...EN 61000 3 2 2006 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current 16 A per phase European Union EN 61000 3 3 1995 A2 2005 Electromagneti...

Page 93: ...A Certificate of Compliance with the Radio Regulations South Africa KCC No 2008 39 Annex 4 of the 2008 7 Technical Requirements for EMI Safety for ITE South Korea GB4943 2001 GB3254 1998 class A GB176...

Page 94: ...2600 4500 and 6300 systems are compliant with the European Union s Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS based upon the exception for lead used in servers W A R N I N G The lithium batte...

Page 95: ...on B 1 wiring diagrams B 2 communications cables planning for 4 1 compliance standards C 1 connectors electrical B 9 BS 1363 A B 10 CEE 7 VII B 9 GB1002 1996 B 10 IEC 60309 B 9 NEMA 5 15 B 9 NEMA L6 2...

Page 96: ...ard UPS 2 10 O optical Fibre Channel connections 4 2 P PCIe adapters U104 4 5 4 6 U105 4 5 4 6 U106 4 2 U108 4 5 4 6 PDUs configuration planning 5 1 power jumper cables 2 15 power cords 2 14 site plan...

Page 97: ...cable planning 4 3 site network 3 3 system power cords 2 13 system specifications rack mounted systems A 1 T tape drive enclosures power cords 2 13 SCSI cables 4 2 technical support See CAC telephone...

Page 98: ...Index Index 4 Stratus ftServer 2600 4500 and 6300 Systems Site Planning Guide R638...

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