Lenovo DE2000H Installation Instructions Manual Download

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ThinkSystem DE Series
Installing DE2000H, DE4000H, and DE6000H
Release 11.70.2

Machine Types:

DE2000H (7Y70, 7Y71), DE4000H (7Y74, 7Y75,

7Y77), DE4000F (7Y76), DE6000H (7Y78, 7Y80), DE6000F (7Y79),

DE120S (7Y63), DE240S (7Y68), and DE600S (7Y69)

Summary of Contents for DE2000H

Page 1: ...stem DE Series Installing DE2000H DE4000H and DE6000H Release 11 70 2 Machine Types DE2000H 7Y70 7Y71 DE4000H 7Y74 7Y75 7Y77 DE4000F 7Y76 DE6000H 7Y78 7Y80 DE6000F 7Y79 DE120S 7Y63 DE240S 7Y68 and DE600S 7Y69 ...

Page 2: ... Lenovo 2022 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ...nection 13 Option 1 DHCP server 13 Option 2 Static IP address 14 3 4 3 After installing the hardware 16 4 Install and set up 12 and 24 drives 17 4 1 Prepare for installation 17 4 2 Install the hardware 19 4 3 Connect the cables 23 4 4 Complete storage system setup and configuration 25 4 4 1 Cable the data hosts 25 Direct attach topology 25 Fabric topology 25 4 4 2 Connect and configure the managem...

Page 4: ...uctions with live links to additional content Choose one of the following posters to get started DE4000H 4U60 DE6000H 4U60 and DE600S PDF poster DE6000H 2U24 EF570 DE4000F DE2000H DE4000H 2U12 DE2000H DE4000H 2U24 DE120S and DE240S PDF poster Online instructions These are the setup instructions described on this site Start with one of the following topics to get started Prepare to install DE4000H ...

Page 5: ...Chapter 2 Overview Before you begin installing and setting up your new storage system familiarize yourself with the installation process 2 ...

Page 6: ...n with DHCP Connect andconfigure the manageme nt connection After installing the hardware Prepare for installation Receive unpack and inventory equipme nt Contact customer supportto receive missing items Do I have everything I ordered No Yes Install hardware Cable the d ata hosts based onyour network type Power the controller shel ves Complete storage system setup and configuration 3 ...

Page 7: ... your hardware at datacentersupport lenovo com 2 Ensure that the following items are in the box that you received Shelf bezel and rackmount hardware Shelf handles x4 The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive If you receive a cable not listed in the table see Lenovo Press to locate the cable and identify its use Connector type Cable type Use Ethernet cables if ordered Man...

Page 8: ...d Cabling the data hosts Power cables x2 per shelf if ordered Powering up the storage system SAS cables Included only with the drive shelves Cabling the shelves 3 Ensure that you provide the following items Phillips 2 screwdriver Flashlight ESD strap 5 ...

Page 9: ...i version 9 and later de4000h de6000h 4u60 install hardware task html 3 2 Install the hardware Follow this procedure to install a DE4000H 4U60 DE6000H 4U60 or DE600S storage system in a two post rack or a Lenovo system cabinet Before you begin You have registered your hardware at datacentersupport lenovo com You have prepared a flat static free work area You have an ESD wristband and have taken an...

Page 10: ...on on how to install the rails For square hole cabinets you must first install the provided cage nuts to secure the front and rear of the shelf with screws 3 Install the shelf An empty shelf weighs approximately 132 lb 60 kg A mechanized lift or four people using lift handles are required to safely move an empty shelf 7 ...

Page 11: ...move the handles pull back on the release latch push down then pull away from the shelf 4 Secure the shelf For more information see the instructions for the rack mounting hardware Insert screws into the first and third holes from the top of the shelf on both sides to secure it to the front of the cabinet Place two back brackets on each side of the upper rear section of the shelf Insert screws into...

Page 12: ...ou have solid state drives SSDs or if your drives have different capacities Maintain a minimum of 20 drives per shelf Install drives in the front four slots in each drawer first for adequate airflow for cooling Distribute any remaining drives across the drawers If possible install an equal number of each type of drive in each drawer to allow for the creation of Drawer Loss Protected volume groups ...

Page 13: ...low this procedure to attach the power cables and power on the drive shelves Before you begin You have installed your hardware You have taken anti static precautions Steps 1 Cable the shelves Cable the system according to your configuration If you need more cabling options than the examples shown in this section see Cabling For the examples shown in this section you need the following cables SAS c...

Page 14: ... controller B to IOM B Example B An DE4000H 4U60 controller shelf with one DE600S disk shelf in a standard SAS configuration 2 Power the drive shelves You need the following cables Power cables Confirm the drive shelf power switches are off a Connect the two power cables for each shelf to different power distribution units PDUs in the cabinet or rack b If you have drive shelves turn on their two p...

Page 15: ...4 Complete storage system setup and configuration Follow this procedure to cable the controllers to your network and then complete storage system setup and configuration 3 4 1 Cable the data hosts Cable the system according to your network topology Direct attach topology The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a direct attach topology Example A Direct attach topology 1 Connect ...

Page 16: ...tic IP address Option 1 DHCP server Follow this procedure to configure the management ports with a DHCP server Before you begin Your DHCP server is configured to associate an IP address subnet mask and gateway address as a permanent lease for each controller You have obtained the assigned IP addresses you will use to connect to the storage system from your network administrator Steps 1 Connect an ...

Page 17: ...ring the IP address and the subnet mask Before you begin You have obtained the controllers IP address subnet mask gateway address and DNS and NTP server information from your network administrator You have ensured that the laptop you are using is not receiving network configuration from a DHCP server Steps 1 Using an Ethernet cable connect controller A s management port to the Ethernet port on a l...

Page 18: ...se the network settings provided by your network administrator in the Configure Network Settings wizard to configure controller A s network settings and then select Finish Because you reset the IP address System Manager loses connection to the controller 6 Disconnect your laptop from the storage system and connect the management port on controller A to your network 7 Open a browser on a computer c...

Page 19: ...B through controller A 3 4 3 After installing the hardware After you have installed your hardware use the ThinkSystem System Manager to configure and manage your storage system Before you begin You have configured your management ports and have verified and recorded your password and IP addresses Steps 1 Use the ThinkSystem System Manager to configure and manage your storage arrays 2 In the simple...

Page 20: ...count and register your hardware at datacentersupport lenovo com 2 Ensure that the following items are in the box that you received Shelf with drives installed bezel packaged separately Rack mount hardware The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive If you receive a cable not listed in the table see Lenovo Press to locate the cable and identify its use Connector type Cable...

Page 21: ... if ordered Cabling the data hosts Power cables if ordered Powering up the storage system SAS cables included only with the drive shelves SAS cables 3 Ensure that you provide the following items Phillips 2 screwdriver Flashlight ESD strap 18 ...

Page 22: ...rsion 12 and later 4 2 Install the hardware Follow this procedure to install a DE6000H 2U24 DE6000F DE4000F DE2000H DE4000H 2U12 DE2000H DE4000H 2U24 DE120S or DE240S storage system in a two post rack or a Lenovo system cabinet Before you begin You have registered your hardware at https datacentersupport lenovo com You have prepared a flat static free work area You have an ESD wristband and have t...

Page 23: ...he top to prevent the equipment from toppling over 3 Install the shelf When fully loaded with drives each shelf weighs approximately 64 lb 29 kg Two persons or mechanical lift are required to safely move the shelf a Starting with the shelf you want at the bottom of the cabinet place the back of the shelf the end with the connectors on the rails b Supporting the shelf from the bottom slide it into ...

Page 24: ...nstructions for the rack mounting hardware Insert screws into the first and third holes from the top of the shelf on both sides to secure it to the front of the cabinet Place two back brackets on each side of the upper rear section of the shelf Insert screws into the first and third holes of each bracket to secure the back of the cabinet 21 ...

Page 25: ...with the fasteners on the controller shelf b Snap the bezel into place c If you have optional drive shelves position the left end cap in front of the drive shelf so that the holes in the end cap align with the fasteners on the left side of the shelf d Snap the end cap into place e Repeat the above steps for the right end cap 22 ...

Page 26: ...s section you need the following cables SAS cables Cabling examples Example A A DE6000H controller shelf with three DE120S DE224 disk shelves in a standard SAS configuration a Cable controller A to IOM A of the first drive shelf b Cable IOM A of the first drive shelf to IOM A of the second drive shelf c Cable IOM A of the second drive shelf to IOM A of the third drive shelf d Cable controller B to...

Page 27: ... to different power distribution units PDUs in the cabinet or rack b If you have drive shelves turn on their two power switches first Wait 2 minutes before applying power to the controller shelf c Turn on the two power switches on the controller shelf d Check the LEDs and seven segment display on each controller During boot the seven segment display shows the repeating sequence of OS Sd blank to i...

Page 28: ... and configuration 4 4 1 Cable the data hosts Cable the system according to your network topology Direct attach topology The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a direct attach topology Example A Direct attach topology 1 Connect each host adapter directly to the host ports on the controllers Fabric topology The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a fabric to...

Page 29: ... procedure to configure the management ports with a DHCP server Before you begin Your DHCP server is configured to associate an IP address subnet mask and gateway address as a permanent lease for each controller You have obtained the assigned IP addresses you will use to connect to the storage system from your network administrator Steps 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to each controller s management ...

Page 30: ...ring the IP address and the subnet mask Before you begin You have obtained the controllers IP address subnet mask gateway address and DNS and NTP server information from your network administrator You have ensured that the laptop you are using is not receiving network configuration from a DHCP server Steps 1 Using an Ethernet cable connect controller A s management port to the Ethernet port on a l...

Page 31: ...se the network settings provided by your network administrator in the Configure Network Settings wizard to configure controller A s network settings and then select Finish Because you reset the IP address System Manager loses connection to the controller 6 Disconnect your laptop from the storage system and connect the management port on controller A to your network 7 Open a browser on a computer c...

Page 32: ...B through controller A 4 4 3 After installing the hardware After you have installed your hardware use the ThinkSystem System Manager to configure and manage your storage system Before you begin You have configured your management ports and have verified and recorded your password and IP addresses Steps 1 Use the ThinkSystem System Manager to configure and manage your storage arrays 2 In the simple...

Page 33: ...verify the operation of any other product program or service Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document is not an offer and does not provide a license under any patents or patent applications You can send inquiries in writing to the following Lenovo United States Inc 8001 Development Drive Morrisville NC...

Page 34: ...sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment Therefore the result obtained in other operating environments may vary signif...

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