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Compaq Confidential

StorageWorks Fibre Channel

Storage Hub 12

Installation Guide

First Edition (June 1999)
Part Number 340662-002
Compaq Computer Corporation

Summary of Contents for StorageWorks

Page 1: ...Compaq Confidential StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Installation Guide First Edition June 1999 Part Number 340662 002 Compaq Computer Corporation ...

Page 2: ...opied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the U S A The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement Compaq Deskpro Fastart Compaq Insight Mana...

Page 3: ...Kit Contents 1 2 Chapter 2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Compaq Rack Warning 2 2 Hub Warning and Precaution 2 2 Installation Sequence 2 3 Rack Mounting or Desktop Installation 2 3 Tools Needed 2 3 Installing the Rack Mounting Hardware for a Compaq Rack Installation 2 4 Locating the Rack Mounting Hardware 2 4 Identifying the Rack Mounting Rails and the ...

Page 4: ...ton 3 2 Performing a Self Test after the Initial Power Up 3 3 Appendix A Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice B 1 Class A Equipment B 2 Modifications B 2 Cables B 2 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien B 2 Class A Equipment B 2 European Union Notice B 3 Japanese Notice B 3 Taiwanese Notice B 3 Laser Compliance B 4 ...

Page 5: ...istinguish elements of text Keys Keys appear in boldface A plus sign between two keys indicates that they should be pressed simultaneously USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in uppercase FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics Menu Options Command Names Dialog Box Names These elements appear in initial capital letters COMMANDS DIRECTORY NAMES and DRIVE NAMES These e...

Page 6: ...rmation IMPORTANT Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions NOTE Text set off in this manner presents commentary sidelights or interesting points of information Symbols on Equipment These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions may exist Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of ...

Page 7: ...nnect power from the system Rack Stability WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment be sure that n The leveling jacks are extended to the floor n The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks n The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installations n The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations n A rack may beco...

Page 8: ... the following information available before you call Compaq n Technical support registration number if applicable n Product serial number s n Product model name s and numbers s n Applicable error messages n Add on boards or hardware n Third party hardware or software n Operating system type and revision level n Detailed specific questions Compaq Website The Compaq website has information on this p...

Page 9: ...ibre Channel Storage Hub 12 is an active 12 port hub for Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop FC AL storage clusters server clusters and networks providing gigabit speed storage connectivity modular network scalability and option network management Figure 1 1 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Features Expandability and Performance supports 12 GigaBit Interface Converter GBIC ports with par...

Page 10: ...ith ANSI compliant cables is truly a plug and play task Loop nodes that are missing or inoperative are detected and the data is automatically routed to the next operational port and node in the loop The hub is transparent to the protocol It does not consume any FC AL addresses and so is not addressable by an FC AL port Because of the intelligent signal detection tests only valid Fibre Channel devi...

Page 11: ...re Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM Chapter 2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 This chapter covers the following information about your new Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 How to attach the rack mounting hardware How to install the hub into the rack How to install the rubber feet for desktop installations How to ca...

Page 12: ...d ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks Ensure that the stabilizing feet are attached to the rack in a standalone rack installation Couple together racks in multiple rack installations Extend only one component at a time A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason Hub Warning and Precaution WARNING To reduce the risk of personal in...

Page 13: ...ack installation attach the rack mounting hardware page 2 4 and install the hub into the rack page 2 8 Then proceed to step 4 3 For a desktop installation install the four rubber feet page 2 12 This step is for desktop installations only Proceed to step 4 4 Connect the cables to the hub and perform a unit self test Rack Mounting or Desktop Installation The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage...

Page 14: ...662 002 File Name c ch2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM Installing the Rack Mounting Hardware for a Compaq Rack Installation Locating the Rack Mounting Hardware Locate the rack mounting hardware in your shipping box 1 4 5 2 3 Figure 2 2 Rack mounting hardware Rack mounting rails Chassis slide rails Screws for rails and 1...

Page 15: ...he rack mounting rails which are attached to the front and the rear of the rack 1 2 Figure 2 3 Chassis slide rail and the rack mounting rail Attaching the Rack Mounting Rails to the Rack WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment Extend the leveling jacks to the floor And ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks Ensure that the stabilizing f...

Page 16: ... the rack rails 3 Carefully align the mounting rail with the rear rack frame 4 Secure the back end of the rail to the back corner brace of the rack with two M6 x 1 0 12L Phillips screws One screw is for the top rail hole and one screw is for the bottom rail hole 5 Attach the second rail to the rack 6 After both rails have been attached to the rack the slide rails are ready to be attached to the hu...

Page 17: ...Project Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Installation Guide Comments Part Number 340662 002 File Name c ch2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM Figure 2 5 Attaching a chassis slide rail 3 Attach the second slide rail to the other side of the hub chassis ...

Page 18: ...1 After installing the rack mounting hardware carefully align the hub s chassis slide rails with the rack mounting rails and begin sliding the hub into the rack CAUTION Be sure to keep the component parallel to the floor when sliding the component rails into the rack mounting rail Tilting the component up or down could result in damage to the rails 2 Continue to slide the hub into the rack until t...

Page 19: ...llation Guide Comments Part Number 340662 002 File Name c ch2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM After sliding the hub in place the front of the hub chassis will sit approximately 6 inches 15 cm from the front of the rack Figure 2 7 Hub loaded in the rack 3 Install the bottom air baffle Figure 2 8 Installing the bottom air ...

Page 20: ...annel Storage Hub 12 Installation Guide Comments Part Number 340662 002 File Name c ch2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM 4 Install the top air baffle Figure 2 9 Installing the top air baffle 5 Install the 1U faceplate with two M6 x 1 0 12L Phillips screws Figure 2 10 Installing the 1U faceplate ...

Page 21: ...Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Installation Guide Comments Part Number 340662 002 File Name c ch2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM After the hub is installed in the rack you are ready to connect the Multi Mode Fibre Channel Cables and to power up the unit Figure 2 11 Hub installed in a Compaq rack ...

Page 22: ...Feet for a Desktop Installation If the unit will not be installed in a rack you will need to attach the four rubber feet provided in the shipping box These feet stabilize the base of the unit and minimize damage to any surface on which the unit rests Turn the hub over and install one rubber foot in each corner of the unit After the rubber feet are installed you may place the hub on a flat level su...

Page 23: ...talling the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM Identifying the Rear Panel Components The rear panel of the hub provides the LEDs connectors and button you will need to complete the rack installation See the figure below and Table 2 1 to identify the components on the rear panel See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting for using the rear panel components when tr...

Page 24: ...troubleshooting suggestion 2 Fault LED ON Hub is running a self test If LED remains on longer than 60 seconds indicates unit failure See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting for troubleshooting suggestions OFF No faults detected 3 Reset Button Press to run self test or to reset the hub 4 GBIC LED typical LED for all 12 ports ON Illuminates green when a GBIC Module is present See Chapter 3 Troubleshooting for...

Page 25: ...annel cable into one of the 12 ports See the documentation supplied with the module and the cable for detailed installation instructions If you need to obtain GBIC Modules or Fibre Channel cables contact your local Compaq Reseller or Authorized Compaq Service Provider See the preface About This Guide for information on locating your nearest Compaq representative 1 Gently insert one GBIC Module int...

Page 26: ...view of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM Figure 2 15 Installing a Fibre Channel cable 3 Continue to install GBIC Modules and Fibre Channel Cables for all active port connections 4 Provide support with user supplied tie wraps for the installed cables so as not to have a bend radius of less than 3 inches 5 Route the cable s to prevent ...

Page 27: ...ved On 4 16 99 8 19 AM Connecting the Power Cord and Performing a Self Test After installing the Fibre Channel cables to the hub you are ready to supply power and run a system check 1 Plug the AC power cord into the hub then into a grounded AC outlet The unit will begin to run self test which lasts 15 to 60 seconds During self test all LEDs will turn on After the unit completes the self test the P...

Page 28: ...y that the top green GBIC LEDs illuminate on all ports where GBIC Modules are installed G 2 B Figure 2 17 Checking the GBIC LEDs 3 Verify that the bottom amber Bypass Port LEDs illuminate on all connected ports that are not participating on the loop For example Port 2 in the figure below is not participating in the loop Ports that do not detect valid FC AL links will be bypassed automatically To b...

Page 29: ... FC AL device the hub the host or any of the connections between the host and device See the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide to troubleshoot the loop Use this chapter to troubleshoot the hub You can follow the steps outlined below to investigate the problem from the most likely to the least likely cause 1 Inspect the cabling between the hub and attached FC AL devices Check ...

Page 30: ...ating when GBIC Module connected to hub 1 GBIC Module not inserted correctly 2 Faulty GBIC Module 3 Faulty hub 1 Try reinserting GBIC Module 2 Check the GBIC Module Reinsert or replace GBIC Module 3 Call Customer Support Bypass Port LED illuminating for an active port 1 Faulty FC AL device 2 Faulty cable 3 Faulty hub 1 Check the attached FC AL device to see if faulty or turned off 2 Check or repla...

Page 31: ...ll need to have active loop devices connected to all 12 ports See Chapter 2 Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub12 for cabling instructions 1 If the hub is not powered up plug the AC power cord into the hub then into a grounded AC outlet If the hub is powered up press the Reset Button on the rear of the unit The unit will run self test which lasts 15 to 60 secon...

Page 32: ...he green GBIC LED illuminates on all of the ports with a GBIC Module G 2 B Figure 3 2 Checking the GBIC LEDs 3 Verify that the Bypass LED illuminates on all connected ports not participating on the loop For example Port 2 in the figure below is not participating in the loop Ports that do not detect valid FC AL links will be automatically bypassed To be a valid link both ends of the cable must be c...

Page 33: ...atic electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static sensitive devices This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device To prevent electrostatic damage observe the following precautions Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static safe containers Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at st...

Page 34: ... grounded workstation or computer chassis Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear the strap snug against the skin Use heel straps toe straps or boot straps at standing workstations Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats Use conductive field service tools Us...

Page 35: ...FCC Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency RF emission limits to provide an interference free radio frequency spectrum Many electronic devices including computers generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore covered by these rules These rules place computers and related peripheral devices into two classes A and B depending upon their intended installati...

Page 36: ...ted in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense ...

Page 37: ...ean Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards EN55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN50082 1 IEC801 2 IEC801 3 IEC8...

Page 38: ...agencies as a Class 1 laser product The product does not emit hazardous laser radiation Laser Safety Warnings WARNING To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation Do not try to open the unit enclosure There are no user serviceable components inside Do not operate controls make adjustments or perform procedures to the laser device other than those specified herein Allow only Compaq Authori...

Page 39: ...ulatory Compliances Notices doc Last Saved On 4 16 99 8 27 AM Laser Product Label The following label or equivalent is located on the surface of the laser module This label indicates that the product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Laser Information Laser Type Semiconductor GaAIAs Wave Length 770 860 nm Divergence Angle minimum 15 degrees Output Power Less than 0 2 mW 10 869 W m 2 sr 1 Nu...

Page 40: ...where you use the server For more information on power cord set requirements contact your Authorized Compaq Dealer General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries The length of the power cord must be at least 6 00 feet 1 8 m and a maximum of 12 feet 3 6 m The power cord set must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the coun...

Page 41: ... IMQ 1 Japan JIS 3 Norway NEMKO 1 Sweden SEMKO 1 Switzerland SEV 1 United Kingdom BSI 1 United States UL 2 NOTE 1 Flexible cord must be HAR Type HO5VV F 3 conductor 1 0 mm2 conductor size Power cord set fittings appliance coupler and wall plug must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used 2 Flexible cord must be Type SJT or equivalen...

Page 42: ...ppendix provides operating and performance specifications for the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Table D 1 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Specification Electrical Bit Rate 2 125 Gigabit per second full duplex Compliance Standard ANSI X3T11 PH Gigabit Connector Type GBIC Input Requirements Rated Input Voltage 100 to 2...

Page 43: ...continued Table D 1 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Specification Electrical Power Supply Output Power Rated Steady State Power 70 W Maximum Peak Power 150 W Temperature Range Operating 10 to 35 C Shipping Storage 30 to 50 C Relative Humidity noncondensing Operating 8 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 Table D 2 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 Specification Mechanical Dim...

Page 44: ...ls 2 5 B Bypass Port LED 2 14 3 2 C Cabling 2 15 chassis slide rails 2 6 Chassis slide rails 2 5 Class A Notice Canadian B 2 United States B 2 Compaq authorized reseller x Compaq rack installation 2 4 Compaq website x Connecting cables 2 15 Fibre Channel Cable 2 15 GBIC Module 2 15 D Desktop installation 2 12 Desktop or rack mounting installation 2 3 E Ease of Use 1 2 F Faceplate 2 10 Fault LED 2 ...

Page 45: ...re 2 4 rubber feet 2 12 L Laser product label B 5 LEDs 2 13 3 2 M Manageability 1 1 1 2 N Notices See Regulatory compliance notices O Option kit contents 1 2 P Performing a self test 2 17 Performing self test after initial power up 3 3 Power LED 2 14 3 2 Powering up the hub 2 17 R Rack installation 2 4 Rack mounting hardware 2 4 Rack mounting rails 2 5 Rear panel components 2 13 2 14 Regulatory co...

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