For additional configurations, see
HELPFUL LINKS
.
Connect power cords
Connect controller to computer
Connect controller to networks
•
Controller
Two power supplies MUST be
installed in each controller chassis.
- Ensure the power switch
on each power supply is in
the OFF position (O).
- Cable both power supplies
for each controller chassis.
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IOM6
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Power switch
Power switch
Use
retaining clips
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•
Disk shelf
Two power supplies
MUST be installed in
each disk shelf.
- Ensure the power
switch on each power
supplyis in the OFF
position (O).
- Cable both power
supplies for each disk shelf.
DO NOT power on the controller at this point.
Note that different clients may have different connection settings.
For example, on a PuTTY connection, set the keyboard to VT100+,
flow control to OFF, and baud rate to 9600.
• Connect the management port (wrench icon) on
your controller to the Ethernet switch in your man-
agement network, using a network cable.
See your network administrator for help connecting
to your switches.
• Connect 10GigE ports or GigE ports
for data connection.
The serial console is needed to configure a management IP address
for the AltaVault appliance, using a client. Once this is done, further
configuration can be done using a Web browser and connecting to
the management IP address.
Connect controller to shelf
For optimal system performance, use one of the supported cable configurations displayed below.
• Configure up to three shelves with the AVA400 model
• Configure up to four shelves with the AVA800 model
Altavault systems support controller to shelf cables
(with mini SAS/QSFP connectors)
and shelf to shelf cables
(QSFP/QSFP connectors)
.
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AltaVault system
Console port
RJ45 serial adapter
Extension serial cable
to USB connection.
Client
AVA400/AVA800: 1 Shelf
Push all cable ends in
until you hear CLICK.
MINI
Latch release
faces
down
on disk shelf
SAS ports
Cable controller to shelf ports.
Cable shelf to shelf ports.
mini SAS HD-QSFP cable
1
QSFP-QSFP cable
2
MINI
Shelf 1
ID 00
Controller
AVA400/AVA800: 2 Shelves
MINI
MINI
Shelf 1
ID 00
Shelf 2
ID 10
Controller
AVA400/AVA800: 3 Shelves
MINI
MINI
Shelf 1
ID 00
Shelf 3
ID 01
Controller
Shelf 2
ID 10
AVA800 only: 4 Shelves
MINI
MINI
Shelf 3
ID 01
Controller
Shelf 2
ID 10
Shelf 4
ID 11
Shelf 1
ID 00
GigE cable
To Ethernet switch
To management port
(wrench icon) on controller
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To Ethernet switch 1
To host
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10GigE cables
10GigE ports
GigE ports
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Install hardware
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Connect cables
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Install disk shelves
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NOTE:
Controller and disk shelves are shipped in separate boxes.
• Install the mounting rails (provided in rail kit) following the instructions in the rail kit.
- Use chassis handles while lifting.
• Mount the chassis in the rack.
• Secure chassis to rack using appropriate screws (not provided).
Alternatively, you can mid-mount the chassis using the mid-mount brackets provided in the rail kit.
For detailed rack installation instructions, see SAS Disk Shelves Installation and Service Guide for DS4243, DS2246, DS4486, and DS4246 on the NetApp Support site.
Install shelf in rack or cabinet
Refer to the the SAS Disk Shelves Installation and Service Guide for DS4243, DS2246, DS4486, and DS4246.
Optional 2-Post
Mid-mount Brackets
Install controller in rack or cabinet
DO NOT remove HDDs from the disk shelf during installation.
Excessive handling of the drives can lead to internal damage.
NOTE:
You can install the shelf below the controller.
The distance between the shelf and controller is dependent on the length
of the SAS cables you plan to use.
• Install the mounting rails (provided in rail kit) following
the instructions in rail kit. Be cautious while lifting.
• Mount the disk shelf in the rack.
• Secure the shelf to the rack using the appropriate screws (not provided).
Install disk shelves in the order set at the factory.
Each shelf is labeled with the associated controller serial number, loop or
stack number of the shelf, and shelf serial number. The loop or stack number
helps to identify the order of installation for each PCI slot on the controller.
The root volume is labeled with loop or stack number 00, and is always the
first shelf attached to the controller. The table shows the relationship of the
controller and shelves for installation:
It is recommended to verify the shelf IDs prior fully cabling the system.
To verify the IDs, attach a power cable to each shelf, power on the shelf,
note the ID on the front panel, and power off each shelf.
Note:
Additional shelves ordered from the factory have the shelf ID set to 00 but
are not installed with the root volume. You must install additional shelves in the
order listed in the table, and reset the shelf ID as described in Section 5.
LIFTING HAZARD
CAUTION
80-100 lbs. (36-45 kg)
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
3.0TB
Controller
PCI Slot
1
1
3
3
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2
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00
01
10
11
00
01
10
11
Loop or stack number
on shelf label PCI Slot
Order of shelf
installation
Factory setting
shelf ID
DS4246
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
4.0TB
24 Disk drives
Right ear cover
Left ear cover
Shelf ID digital
display (two digits)
Disk activity and fault LEDs
Shelf LEDs:
power
shelf fault
activity
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IOM6
IO
M6
Two power supplies with integrated fans
DC fault
PSU ok
AC
Power supply LEDs :
AC fault
Fan fault
QSFP ports
QSFP port link LEDs
IOM fault LED
Two I/O modules (IOM6)
Bezel
Power LED
System
attention LED
Controller
activity LED
A
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REAR VIEW
Console port
(Setting: 9600 N-8-1)
Management port
(wrench icon)
Controller
attention LED
Power
supplies
RAID card with mini
SAS HD ports (PCI 1)
RAID card with mini
SAS HD ports (PCI 3)
FRONT VIEW
Not
used
Not
used
10 GigE
ports
1 GigE
ports
102 lbs. (46.3 kg)
Front view of disk shelf
A
Rear view of disk shelf
B
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