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OpenFlex™ F3100 and E3000
1ET2050
Version 1.0
October 2019

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  • Page 1 User Guide OpenFlex™ F3100 and E3000 1ET2050 Version 1.0 October 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NVMe-oF....................................4 Supported SKUs................................. 4 List of Compatible Devices............................... 4 System Architecture Overview..............................5 System High Speed Data Ingest Architecture.........................5 System Thermal and Cooling............................5 OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 Specification Summary......................7 Physical Design..................................10 LEDs....................................12 Cables....................................16 Restrictions and Limitations..............................16 Site Requirements..................................17 Power Requirements.................................
  • Page 3 User Guide Table of Contents OpenFlexF3100..................................26 OpenFlexF3100 Specifications............................26 OpenFlex E3000 Fabric Device Blank............................ 27 OpenFlex E3000 Fabric Device Blank Specifications....................27 List of Field/Customer Replaceable Units..........................28 Chapter 3. Management................................29 OCGUI....................................... 30 Login Page..................................30 Dashboard..................................30 Storage Device Page............................... 35 Chassis Device Page................................
  • Page 4 User Guide Table of Contents KCC Notice (Republic of Korea Only), Class A ITE......................140 Taiwan Warning Label Statement, Class A ITE........................141...

  • Page 5: Copyright

    Western Digital may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. Long Live Data™ is a trademark of Western Digital, Inc. and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 6: Points Of Contact

    Points of Contact Points of Contact For further assistance with a Western Digital product, contact Platform Engineering technical support. Please be prepared to provide the following information: part number (P/N), serial number (S/N), product name and/or model number, and a brief description of the issue.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Overview

    Western Digital Overview In This Chapter: - OpenFlex™ F3100 and E3000....... 2 - System Architecture Overview..... 5 - OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 Specification Summary............7 - Physical Design..........10 - Restrictions and Limitations......16 - Site Requirements.........17...

  • Page 8: Openflex™ F3100 And E3000

    OpenFlex platform. OpenFlex is Western Digital’s architecture that supports Open Composable Infrastructure (OCI). The OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 are fabric devices that leverage this OCI approach in the form of disagreggated data storage using NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF).

  • Page 9: Servicing Features

    1.1 OpenFlex™ F3100 and E3000 1.1.1   Servicing Features The OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 are equipped with several features that make servicing simpler and safer. Every CRU component has been designed with toolless removal features. The BMC Module, Fan Module, PSU, and F3100 devices are all hotswappable components. This document...

  • Page 10: Nvme-Of

    100Gb/s Ethernet protocol. This allows for a complex network of computing devices to all share the same storage resources with very high performance. 1.1.4   Supported SKUs The following table lists the versions of this Western Digital product that are supported by this document. Table 1: List of Supported SKUs Component...

  • Page 11: System Architecture Overview

    User Guide 1.2 System Architecture Overview Table 2: Devices Part Device Volume Bandwidth Drive Writes Encryption  * Number OpenFlex F3100 Fabric Device 12.8TB 12GB/s RI-2DW/D 1EX2413 OpenFlex F3100 Fabric Device 15.36TB 12GB/s RI-0.8DW/D 1EX2416 OpenFlex F3100 Fabric Device 25.6TB 12GB/s RI-2DW/D 1EX2414 OpenFlex F3100 Fabric Device 30.72TB...

  • Page 12: System Architecture Overview

    1. Overview User Guide 1.2 System Architecture Overview Figure 3: System Thermal Zones The E3000 uses a base algorithm, called a thermal algorithm, to control the overall thermal environment of the system. The system is mechanically separated into two thermal zones to support efficient cooling of the system components in order to achieve the intended performance of the system.

  • Page 13: Openflex F3100 And E3000 Specification Summary

    PWM + increase step Decrease Sensor <= Min PWM - decrease step No Change Min < Sensor < Max Hold PWM 1.3   OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 Specification Summary Table 5: Environmental Specifications Specification Non-Operational Operational Temperature -30°C to 60°C 5°C to 35°C...
  • Page 14 1. Overview User Guide 1.3 OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 Specification Summary Specification Non-Operational Operational Cooling 4 Fan Modules (N+1 Supported), containing two fans per module Table 6: Electrical Specifications Specification Value Max Power Consumption 1600W Typical Power Consumption ~1400W Input Voltage...
  • Page 15 1. Overview User Guide 1.3 OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 Specification Summary Specification Non-Operational Operational Rack Units (U) Vertical Rack Rail Spacing 718 mm – 850 mm / 28.26 in. – 33.46 in. Table 8: Performance Specifications Specification Value Number of Device Slots...

  • Page 16: Physical Design

    • Tested configuration: 3U NVMeOF VBOF device with 10 devices installed. 1.4   Physical Design The OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 physical design emphasizes easy access to hot-swappable components, maximization of data storage capacity in the rack, and bold aesthetic design.
  • Page 17 User Guide 1.4 Physical Design Figure 4: OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 Layout The enclosure measures 447.2 mm/17.6 in. wide by 828.04 mm/32.6 in. long. It's height is 130.9 mm/5.2 in. or 3U. The chassis installation length is 778 mm / 30.6 in. from the front rack chassis mounts to the rear of the system.

  • Page 18: Leds

    1. Overview User Guide 1.4 Physical Design 1.4.1   LEDs Chassis LEDs Figure 6: Chassis Rear IO LEDs Table 11: Chassis Rear IO LED Flash Patterns LED Name Color Behavior Ethernet Link/Activity Green Off: No Connection Solid: Connected Blink: Activity Ethernet Speed Green Off: Operating at 10 Mbps...
  • Page 19 1. Overview User Guide 1.4 Physical Design LED Name Color Behavior Power Green Solid:Enclosure is powered on Off:Enclosure is powered off Fault Amber Blink @ 2 Hz: Enclosure has a fault Off: Enclosure has no fault PSU LED Figure 7: PSU LED Table 12: PSU LED Flash Patterns LED Name Color...
  • Page 20 1. Overview User Guide 1.4 Physical Design BMC Module LEDs Figure 9: BMC Module LEDs Table 14: BMC Module LED Flash Patterns LED Name Color Behavior Identification Blue Blink @ 1 Hz: Blinks only when Identification has been activated. Will blink when any component is identified.
  • Page 21 1. Overview User Guide 1.4 Physical Design OpenFlex F3100 LEDs Figure 10: OpenFlex F3100 LEDs Table 15: OpenFlex F3100 LED Flash Patterns LED Name Color Behavior Device Status White Solid: On and Connected Off: Not Ready or Powered down Blue...

  • Page 22: Cables

    NDARHJ0003 1.5   Restrictions and Limitations The OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 have the following restrictions and limitations on functionality: • All E3000 chassis must be full for proper airflow. This means that if there is only one device installed, the rest of the device slots must be filled with device blanks.

  • Page 23: Site Requirements

    1. Overview User Guide 1.6 Site Requirements • To power off an F3100, browse directly to the F3100. Power off cannot be done from the E3000. To power back on the F3100, browse to the E3000. • IPv4 networking only. •...

  • Page 24: Thermal And Cooling Requirements

    1.6.4   Servicing Requirements Space Requirements The installation of the OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 will require enough space in front of the rack for two people to perform a safe installation. The recommended forward clearance is 889 mm / 35 in. from the front of the rack and 609.6 mm / 24 in.
  • Page 25 1. Overview User Guide 1.6 Site Requirements Figure 11: Installation and Servicing Space...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2. Components

    Western Digital Components In This Chapter: - Chassis............21 - PSU..............22 - Fan Module............23 - BMC Module..........24 - Rails..............25 - OpenFlex F3100..........26...

  • Page 27: Chassis

    The OpenFlex E3000 chassis is the primary housing that contains and connects all of the system components that comprise the OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 . The chassis contains one BMC Module in the front, and the rear contains two redundant PSUs and four Fan Modules that come preinstalled in the chassis.

  • Page 28: Psu

    2. Components User Guide 2.2 PSU 2.2   PSU The OpenFlex E3000 chassis contains toolless redundant 1600W Power Supply Units (PSU). Each PSU requires an input voltage of between 200V - 240V. The PSUs are certified 80 PLUS Platinum and use the C16 connector type.

  • Page 29: Fan Module

    2. Components User Guide 2.3 Fan Module 2.3   Fan Module The OpenFlex E3000 contains four toolless Fan Modules to maintain the cooling across the entire system. The Fan Modules are connected to the rear of the Chassis using a handle to seat the module in place and captive screw to secure the Fan Module into the fan bay.

  • Page 30: Bmc Module

    2. Components User Guide 2.4 BMC Module 2.4   BMC Module The OpenFlex E3000 contains a toolless BMC Module that is installed into the center slot at the front of the Chassis. The BMC Module is accessed using a 1GBe Ethernet management RJ45 port on the rear IO of the Chassis.

  • Page 31: Rails

    2. Components User Guide 2.5 Rails 2.5   Rails The E3000 is installed onto shelf style rails. The rail length can be adjusted between 850.31 mm / 33.47 in (max) and 693.69 mm / 27.31 in. (min) in order to fit into different vertical rack rail settings. Once the enclosure is installed onto the rails, it may be secured to the rails using the provided M5 screws.

  • Page 32: Openflexf3100

    Open Composable Infrastructure (OCI) through storage disaggregation using NVMe-over- Fabrics (NVMe-oF). The front of the F3100 contains a button latch release system and status LEDs and the rear contains the device connector. 2.6.1   OpenFlex F3100 Specifications Table 26: OpenFlex F3100 Specification Summary...

  • Page 33: Openflex E3000 Fabric Device Blank

    2. Components User Guide 2.7 OpenFlex E3000 Fabric Device Blank 2.7   OpenFlex E3000 Fabric Device Blank The OpenFlex E3000 chassis may contain up to 9 OpenFlex E3000 Fabric Device Blanks . The chassis must  * contain at least one device, and the remaining slots must be populated with either devices or device blanks to avoid compromising the cooling of the enclosure.

  • Page 34: List Of Field/Customer Replaceable Units

    The following table lists the replaceable components and their part numbers. Table 28: List of Field/Customer Replaceable Components Component Part Number Chassis 1EX1919 1EX1916 Fan Module 1EX1915 BMC Module 1EX1917 Rails 1EX2198 Accessory Kit 1EX2199 OpenFlex E3000 Fabric Device Blank 1EX1918 OpenFlex F3100 Fabric Device Supported SKUs (page 4)

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Management

    Western Digital Management In This Chapter: - OCGUI............30 - Part Replacement......... 81...

  • Page 36: Ocgui

    3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI 3.1   OCGUI 3.1.1   Login Page The login page displays two panels. The left panel provides username and password fields for logging into the enclosure. The right panel lists basic information about the enclosure itself, including the type of device, the OS version, and its status.
  • Page 37 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 20: Dashboard The dashboard provides vital statistics on the health and performance of all of the devices on the fabric. It is the first page that will load when one logs into any of the fabric-attached devices. The dashboard has a list of all the devices on the fabric, and clicking through this section will link to the device page for that device.
  • Page 38 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI The system health view provides an overview of the health of the fabric network. All of the devices on the fabric are queried when the page loads, and this view is updated. If there are fabric devices that are flagging errors or faults, the system health view will respond accordingly.
  • Page 39 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 23: System Performance View The System Performance View provides general, bitwise system performance information that relates to all devices on the fabric. 3.1.2.3   System Utilization View Figure 24: System Utilization View The System Utilization View displays the overall level of storage that is being used on the fabric in TB. 3.1.2.4  ...
  • Page 40 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 25: Storage Health Modal The storage health modal provides an overview of the health of all of the storage devices that are present on the fabric. The modal will provide seperate tables for fabric devices that are presenting diffierent health states up to the OCGUI.

  • Page 41: Storage Device Page

    3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 27: Device List The device list provides summary details about all of the devices that are present on the fabric. Users can also link to the device page for the OpenFlex device of their choosing for management purposes. Vital information such as the version of firmware code that is loaded on each device, the type of device that was discovered, and the UUID.
  • Page 42 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI The storage device page presents all of the vital information related to a specific storage resource. 3.1.3.1   Storage Device Health Panel Figure 29: Storage Device Health Panel The Device Health Panel shows a visual summary of the general health of devices on the network. 3.1.3.2  ...
  • Page 43 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI The Device Utilization panel provides a visual summary of the amount of storage that is available or that has been consumed on this device. 3.1.3.3   Storage Device Performance Panel Figure 31: Storage Device Performance Panel The Device Performance panel provides a visual summary of the current IO performance of the device.
  • Page 44 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 32: Device Information Panel - Storage The Device Information panel provides information about the device itself, such as the ID and Serial Number, as well as performance statistics related to this device. 3.1.3.5   Operating System (Device Firmware) Figure 33: Operating System Info (Device Firmware) The Device OS panel displays the firmware version.
  • Page 45 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 34: Hosts Configuration The Hosts panel provides information on the Hosts that are available to be connected to storage and allows configuration of those hosts on the fabric. 3.1.3.7   Location Figure 35: Location Information The Location panel provides information regarding the physical location of the device.
  • Page 46 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 36: Paths Configuration The Paths panel lists all of the current paths that are available to the storage volumes. Paths connect storage to hosts. 3.1.3.9   Pools Figure 37: Pools Configuration The Pools panel shows all of the pools that are configured on this storage device. The number of pools can be set to 1, 2, 4, or 8.
  • Page 47 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 38: Ports Information (Network Settings) The Ports panel provides access to the networking settings for the ports that exist on the device. 3.1.3.11   Sensors Figure 39: Sensors Information The Sensors panel lists all of the sensors that are present on the device hardware and reports the status readings that the sensors are taking.

  • Page 48: Chassis Device Page

    3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 40: Volumes Configuration The Volumes panel displays all of the volumes that have been configured on the device and allows for volumes to be added, modified, or deleted. 3.1.3.13   Administration Figure 41: Administration The Administration panel allows system administrators to perform important management functions to the device.
  • Page 49 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 43: Chassis Device Page The chassis device page presents all of the vital information related to a specific chassis resource. 3.1.4.1   Chassis Device Health Panel Figure 44: Device Health Panel This Device Health Panel shows a visual summary of the general health of devices on the network. 3.1.4.2  ...
  • Page 50 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 45: Chassis Device Power Utilization The Power Utilization Panel gives a summary of the sensor data that is being reported by the power supplies. Charts displays the current amps and volts being consumed by the system, as well as the temperature.
  • Page 51 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 47: Chassis Device Information The Device Information panel provides information about the device itself, such as the ID and Serial Number. 3.1.4.5   Operating System (Device Firmware) Figure 48: Operating System (Device Firmware) The Device OS panel displays the firmware version.
  • Page 52 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 49: Chassis Fan Information The fans panel shows that status and health of all of the fans installed in the device. 3.1.4.7   Admin Figure 50: Administration Panel The Administration panel provides access to maintence and system administration functions. 3.1.4.8  ...
  • Page 53 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 51: Account Configuration The Accounts panel provides a list of all the accounts that can access this device. 3.1.4.9   Location Figure 52: Location Information The Location panel provides information regarding the physical location of the device. 3.1.4.10  ...
  • Page 54 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 53: Chassis Ports Configuration The Ports panel provides access to the networking settings for the ports that exist on the device. 3.1.4.11   PSUs Figure 54: Chassis Power Supplies Information The Power Supplies panel provides health and status information of the power supplies installed in the device.

  • Page 55: Basic Operational Functions

    The Slots panel gives information on the devices that are installed in each slot. 3.1.5   Basic Operational Functions For the OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 , the basic operational functions are the tasks needed to begin the initial operation of the system, e.g. check system health, create a user account, etc.
  • Page 56 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 56: BMC Module MAC Address Label Step 1 : Open a browser and enter the IP address for any fabric-connected device into the address bar. The login page for the device appears. Step 2 : Enter a valid username and password, and click the Login button. The device's dashboard appears.
  • Page 57 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 3 : Click the Devices banner to view a list of all connected devices: Step 4 : Locate the new device in the list. Step 5 : Click the Device Actions icon: Step 6 : Click the Open in a new tab/window option to open the device page in a new window. This will keep the existing dashboard live in the current window.
  • Page 58 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI • Device Information • Device Logs • PSUs • Fans • Ports • Sensors • Slots Step 1 : Enter a valid username and password, and click the Login button: Note: The default username/password is admin admin The system dashboard appears:...
  • Page 59 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 2 : Click the Devices banner to view a list of all connected devices: Step 3 : Locate the system that will be checked for health status in the list. Step 4 : Click the Device Actions icon: Step 5 : Click the Open in a new tab/window option to open the device page in a new window.
  • Page 60 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 10 : Click the Power Supplies icon: Step 11 : After clicking power supplies, the status of power supplies will appear at the bottom of the GUI. Review the health information related to each of the power supplies. Step 12 : Click the Fans icon: Step 13 : After clicking fans, the status of fans will appear at the bottom of the GUI.
  • Page 61 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 17 : After clicking sensors, the status of sensor will appear at the bottom of the GUI. Review the health information related to each of the sensors. Each of the sensors reports a current reading related to temperature, volts, or amps.
  • Page 62 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 2 : Click the Devices banner to view a list of all connected devices: Step 3 : Click the Device Actions icon: Step 4 : Click the Open in a new tab/window option to open the device page in a new window. This will keep the existing dashboard live in the current window.
  • Page 63 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 6 : After clicking location, the location information related to the device will appear at the bottom of the GUI. Each attribute can be assigned a value by clicking the pencil button and adding text to the field and clicking the check mark to save the value.
  • Page 64 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 3 : Click on the Pencil icon to edit the port information for a device on the list. The first Update Port: management window appears.
  • Page 65 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 4 : Edit the port information for the device and click the Next button. The second Update Port: management window appears.
  • Page 66 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 5 : Select the checkbox to confirm the edits.
  • Page 67 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 6 : Click the Update button to save the updates. 3.1.5.5   Creating Accounts Using the OCGUI This task provides instructions for creating a user account for a device using the OCGUI. Step 1 : Navigate to the device's dashboard. Step 2 : Click the Accounts icon: The device's account information appears:...
  • Page 68 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 3 : Click the Create Accounts button: The Create Accounts window appears:...
  • Page 69 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 4 : Enter an ID in the User ID field and a password in both the Password and Confirmation fileds. Step 5 : Click the Create button to create the account. Step 6 : Click Close to close the Create Accounts window. The device's account information appears, showing the newly created account.
  • Page 70 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI 3.1.5.6   Creating a Secure HTTPS Connection Using the OCGUI The OCGUI provides a feature for uploading a customer-generated SSL/TLS certificate and key, based on the IP address and/or DNS name, to create a fully-secure HTTPS connection to a device. Step 1 : Navigate to the device's dashboard.
  • Page 71 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 4 : Click the Select File button: Step 5 : Navigate to the location of the appropriate PEM files for the Certificate File and Key File fields. Note: The files are not validated. It is up to the user to ensure that the correct file is chosen for the appropriate field.
  • Page 72 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 6 : Click the Next button: The TLS Certificate & Key Pair confirmation window appears:...
  • Page 73 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 7 : Confirm that the correct files are listed for Certificate and Key. If so, select the Please Confirm checkbox and click the Upload Certificate & Key button. The TLS Certificate & Key Pair confirmation window closes, and the device's dashboard appears.
  • Page 74 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI 3.1.5.7   Configuring a Host Using the OCGUI This task provides instructions for configuring a host using the OCGUI. Step 1 : Navigate to the device's dashboard (see Navigating to a Device Using the OCGUI (page 49)).
  • Page 75 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 3 : Click the Create Hosts button: The Create Hosts dialog box appears: Step 4 : In the Host Name and Description fields, type a name and description for the host. Step 5 : Click the Next button: The Confirmation step of the Create Hosts dialog appears:...
  • Page 76 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 6 : Click the checkbox next to Please Confirm, and then click the Create button: The newly created host will appear in the list on the device's Hosts page. 3.1.5.8   Configuring a Path Using the OCGUI This task provides instructions for configuring a Path between a Host and Volume using the OCGUI.
  • Page 77 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI The storage device's Volumes page appears: Step 3 : From the list of available volumes, identify the one that will used to create the path. If that volume has been configured to allow any host, a dedicated path cannot be established between it and a specific host.
  • Page 78 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI The Create Paths to Hosts dialog box opens, displaying the Hosts Selection step: Step 6 : From the Select Hosts drop-down list, selet one or more hosts to be connected to this volume. Then click the Next button: The Confirmation step appears, displaying the chosen host(s):...
  • Page 79 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 7 : Select the checkbox beside Please Confirm, and then click the Map Hosts button: A dedicated path between the selected volume and hosts(s) is created. Step 8 : To verify that the path was created, click the Paths icon: The device's Paths page appears:...

  • Page 80: Power Cycling

    NQNs will be listed under the Volume NQN and Host NQN columns. 3.1.6   Power Cycling For the OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 , power cycling is accomplished by powering-off an individual storage device from its Administration page in the OCGUI. Once powered-off, the storage device is no longer responsive, and must be powered-on from the Slots page of the chassis that encloses the storage device.

  • Page 81: Firmware Upgrade

    This task provides steps that should be followed to upgrade the firmware of devices using the OCGUI. Step 1 : Open a web browser and go to: https:/ /portal.wdc.com/Support/s/. The Western Digital Enterprise Support Center will appear. Step 2 : Log in to the Western Digital enterprise support center using a Email and password.
  • Page 82 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI You will be logged into the Western Digital Enterprise Support Center and several support options will appear on the page. Figure 82: Logged into the Western Digital Enterprise Support Center Step 3 : Click the Downloads option.
  • Page 83 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 85: Review & Download Files section Figure 86: Download Files Step 5 : Extract the file by unzipping the downloaded file to the desktop. Step 6 : Enter a valid username and password, and click the Login button: Note: The default username/password is admin admin...
  • Page 84 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 7 : Click the Devices banner to view a list of all connected devices: Step 8 : Locate the device that will be upgraded in the list. Step 9 : Click the Device Actions icon: Step 10 : Click the Open in a new tab/window option to open the device page in a new window. This will keep the existing dashboard live in the current window.
  • Page 85 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Step 13 : Click on the Select File button and choose the filepath to the firmware upgrade file that was downloaded previously. Figure 88: Firmware Staging Complete Click Next to proceed. Step 14 : After the file has been staged by the device, click the checkbox next to Please Confirm. Figure 89: Confirm the Upload Step 15 : Click the Upload button to commence the firmware upload to the device.
  • Page 86 3. Management User Guide 3.1 OCGUI Figure 90: Click Upload Step 16 : After clicking upload, the upload status will appear. The upload should take less then 5 minutes. After the upload completes an activation and reboot cycle is required. This can be done manually or automatically by clicking the Auto Activate check box.

  • Page 87: Part Replacement

    1. Fans 2. PSUs 3. All other CRUs Table 29: Summary of Part Replacement Times Part Name Replacement Time Fan Module 2 minutes 3 minutes BMC Module 2 minutes OpenFlex F3100 2 minutes Rails 65 minutes...

  • Page 88: Fan Module Replacement

    3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Part Name Replacement Time Chassis 60 minutes 3.2.1   Fan Module Replacement Important: If more than one Fan Module has failed, each Fan Module must be replaced one at a time. Replacing more than one Fan Module at a time may cause the enclosure to go into thermal shutdown.
  • Page 89 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 94: Uninstall Fan Module c. Uninstall each Fan Module in the same way the first was uninstalled. Step 3 : Install the new Fan Module into the enclosure. a. Unlock the Fan Module by turning the thumbscrew counterclockwise until the screw threads are not engaged any longer.

  • Page 90: Psu Replacement

    3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 96: Fan Module Engaged c. Press the release handle into the Fan Module and secure it in place by turning the thumbscrew clockwise until it is tight. Figure 97: Fan Module Secure d.
  • Page 91 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Table 31: Replacement Procedure Info Required Tools # of People Required Time Required None 3 minutes Step 1 : Unpack and inspect the new PSU for damage. a. Inspect the packaging that the PSU replacement was shipped in and record any damage to the box.
  • Page 92 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 99: Cable Retention Clip Operation Step 3 : Uninstall the PSU from the enclosure. a. With your left hand, grasp the metal ring handle with your fingers and use your thumb to press the latch release using a pinching motion. Figure 100: PSU Release Latch Operation (Top View) b.
  • Page 93 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 101: Uninstall PSU Step 4 : Install the new PSU into the enclosure. a. Orient the PSU with the power socket oriented to th sideshown in the image and insert it into the PSU slot. Figure 102: PSU Installation b.

  • Page 94: Bmc Module Replacement

    3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 103: Enclosure Power Connections a. Open the cable retention clip on the PSU and connect the power cable into power receptacle on the PSU. Figure 104: Cable Retention Clip Operation b. Slide the retention clip forward on the PSUs until it stops near the cable connectors. Doing this will ensure that the retention clips function properly in the event the cable is pulled on.
  • Page 95 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement a. Inspect the packaging that the BMC Module replacement was shipped in and record any damage to the box. Large cuts, open boxes, and crushed corners should be reported. b. Remove the BMC Module from the packaging and verify that there is no damage to the BMC Module.
  • Page 96 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement c. Locate the sticker on the side of the BMC Module that lists the mac address for that module and record it somewhere for later use. The mac address of the BMC module will be used to later to navigate to the BMC GUI in order to access the storage.

  • Page 97: Openflexf3100 Replacement

    BMC module does not move when pulled. Reinstall the BMC module if it is not securely installed into the chassis. 3.2.4   OpenFlex F3100 Replacement Note: Both PSUs and the BMC Module must be operational before replacing an OpenFlex...
  • Page 98 Store in a safe location until the OpenFlex F3100 is needed for installation. Step 2 : Uninstall the OpenFlex F3100 from the enclosure. a. From the front of the rack, press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward.
  • Page 99 Figure 113: OpenFlex F3100 Hand Placement Step 3 : Install the new OpenFlex F3100 into the enclosure. a. Press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward. Figure 114: OpenFlex F3100 Release Operation...
  • Page 100 Figure 116: Release Handle Engage c. Rotate the release handle up and press it into the OpenFlex F3100 to secure it into the slot. When it is fully installed the user will feel the handle snap and lock into place.

  • Page 101: Rails Replacement

    User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 117: Secure OpenFlex F3100 d. Verify that the F3100 is securely latched into the chassis by pulling on the latch and ensuring the device does not move when pulled. Reinstall the device if it is not securely installed into the chassis.
  • Page 102 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 118: Enclosure Power and Data Connections a. Move to the rear of the rack and open the cable retention clip on both of the PSUs and disconnect the power cables from each of the two PSUs. Figure 119: Cable Retention Clip Operation b.
  • Page 103 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 120: Device Blank Release Operation b. Use the release handle to pull the device blank out of the enclosure part way. Then grasp the device blank from the underside to support it as you pull it the rest of the way out of the enclosure.
  • Page 104 Uninstall each device blank in the same way the first was uninstalled. Step 4 : Uninstall the OpenFlex F3100 s from the enclosure. a. Press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward.
  • Page 105 Figure 124: Uninstall OpenFlex F3100 Figure 125: OpenFlex F3100 Hand Placement c. Uninstall each OpenFlex F3100 in the same way the first was uninstalled. Step 5 : Uninstall the Chassis from the rack. Tip: A T15 Torx screwdriver is required for this step.
  • Page 106 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 126: Uninstall Rack Ear Covers b. Using the #2 Phillips Head screwdriver, remove the two M5 screws that secure the chassis to the rail. Repeat this step to remove the two M5 screws that secure the chassis to the remaining rail.
  • Page 107 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 128: Uninstall Chassis Step 6 : Uninstall the Rack Mount Rails. Tip: A T15 Torx screwdriver with torque measuring capabilities is recommended for this step. a. Move to the rear of the rack and using the T15 Torx screwdriver, remove the two T15 screws that secure the rail to the vertical rack rails.
  • Page 108 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 130: Front Rack Mount Rail Screw Removal c. Remove the rails from the rack by sliding the rail mounts out of the vertical rack rail. The rail uses a spring loaded mechanism to secure the rails into the rack before securing them with the provided screws.
  • Page 109 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 132: Rails Identification b. Insert the front pin into the front vertical rack rail and slide the spring loaded rail until the rear pins line up with the rear vertical rack rail. Figure 133: Rail Pin Installation c.
  • Page 110 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 134: Rear Rack Mount Rail Screw Installation d. From the front of the rack, use the T15 Torx screwdriver to install the flat head T15 screws to secure the rail to the vertical rack rails. Figure 135: Front Rack Mount Rail Screw Installation e.
  • Page 111 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 136: Chassis Installation b. Use a T15 Torx screwdriver to install the three M5 screws that secure the chassis rack ears to the vertical rack rail. Do this to both rack ears to fully secure the enclosure. Figure 137: Chassis Screw Installation c.
  • Page 112 These slot assignments coincide with the QSFP28 ports on the rear of the enclosure. This information will be utilized during the connection of the QSFP28 ports. Figure 139: OpenFlex F3100 Slot Identification b. Press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward.
  • Page 113 User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 140: OpenFlex F3100 Release Operation c. Gently slide the F3100 into the E3000 slot until the release handle is engaged with the chassis. When the handle lifts up slightly, it is an indicator that the release handle is engaged with the chassis.
  • Page 114 Figure 142: Release Handle Engage d. Rotate the release handle up and press it into the OpenFlex F3100 to secure it into the slot. When it is fully installed the user will feel the handle snap and lock into place.
  • Page 115 If the configuration contains a device blank, this step will be required. Blanks must be installed in any empty slots to ensure proper cooling. a. Press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward.
  • Page 116 User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 145: OpenFlex F3100 Release Operation b. Gently slide the device blank into a chassis device blank slot until the release handle is engaged with the chassis. When the handle lifts up slightly, it is an indicator that the release handle is engaged with the chassis.
  • Page 117 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 147: Release Handle Engage c. Lift the release handle up and press it into the device blank to secure it into the slot. Figure 148: Secure Device Blank d. Verify that the device blank is securely latched into the chassis by pulling on the release handle and ensuring the device blank does not move when pulled.
  • Page 118 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 149: PSU Installation b. Verify that the PSU is fully seated and latched into the PSU slot by gently pulling on the handle. c. Install the remaining PSU in the same way the first was installed. Step 12 : Install the Fan Modules into the enclosure.

  • Page 119: Chassis Replacement

    3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 151: Fan Module Engaged c. Press the release handle into the Fan Module and secure it in place by turning the thumbscrew clockwise until it is tight. Figure 152: Fan Module Secure d.
  • Page 120 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Table 35: Replacement Procedure Info Required Tools # of People Required Time Required #2 Phillips Head screwdriver 60 minutes Step 1 : Unpack and inspect the new Chassis for damage. a. Inspect the packaging that the Chassis replacement was shipped in and record any damage to the box.
  • Page 121 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 154: Cable Retention Clip Operation b. Disconnect the Ethernet Cable from the Ethernet Management port. c. Disconnect the QSFP28 Ethernet cables from all of the QSFP28 ports. Step 3 : Uninstall the Fan Modules from the enclosure. a.
  • Page 122 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 156: Uninstall Fan Module c. Uninstall each Fan Module in the same way the first was uninstalled. Step 4 : Uninstall the PSUs from the enclosure. a. With your left hand, grasp the metal ring handle with your fingers and use your thumb to press the latch release using a pinching motion.
  • Page 123 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement c. Uninstall the remaining PSU in the same way the first was uninstalled. Step 5 : (Optional) Uninstall the device blanks from the enclosure. Attention: This step is optional because not all configurations contain device blanks.
  • Page 124 Uninstall each device blank in the same way the first was uninstalled. Step 6 : Uninstall the OpenFlex F3100 s from the enclosure. a. Press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward.
  • Page 125 User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement b. Use the release handle to pull the OpenFlex F3100 out of the enclosure part way. Then grasp the OpenFlex F3100 from the underside to support it as you pull it the rest of the way out of the enclosure. See the hand placement in the image.
  • Page 126 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 165: BMC Module Release Handle Operation b. Lower the release handle until the BMC module is fully unseated (this occurs at about 60°) and pull the BMC module out of the chassis ensuring that you support the under side of the BMC module with your other hand.
  • Page 127 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 167: Uninstall Rack Ear Covers b. Using the #2 Phillips Head screwdriver, remove the two M5 screws that secure the chassis to the rail. Repeat this step to remove the two M5 screws that secure the chassis to the remaining rail.
  • Page 128 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 169: Uninstall Chassis Step 9 : Install the new Chassis into the rack. Tip: A T15 Torx screwdriver is required for this step. a. Carefully slide the chassis onto the rails until the chassis mounts are flush with the mounts on the rails.
  • Page 129 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 171: Chassis Screw Installation c. Verify that the Chassis is secured to the rails and does not move when pulled. Remove the screws and try again if the enclosure is not secured to the rack. d.
  • Page 130 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 173: BMC Module Release Handle Operation b. Gently slide the BMC module into the center chassis slot until the release handle is engaged with the chassis. When the handle lifts up slightly, it is an indicator that the release handle is engaged with the chassis.
  • Page 131 Step 11 : Install the OpenFlex F3100 s into the enclosure. a. Determine and record what slots are physically populated with an OpenFlex F3100 . The slots are assigned letters A through J, from left to right, when facing the front of the enclosure.
  • Page 132 User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 176: OpenFlex F3100 Slot Identification b. Press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward. Figure 177: OpenFlex F3100 Release Operation c. Gently slide the F3100 into the E3000 slot until the release handle is engaged with the chassis.
  • Page 133 Figure 179: Release Handle Engage d. Rotate the release handle up and press it into the OpenFlex F3100 to secure it into the slot. When it is fully installed the user will feel the handle snap and lock into place.
  • Page 134 User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 180: Secure OpenFlex F3100 e. Verify that the F3100 is securely latched into the chassis by pulling on the latch and ensuring the device does not move when pulled. Reinstall the device if it is not securely installed into the chassis.
  • Page 135 If the configuration contains a device blank, this step will be required. Blanks must be installed in any empty slots to ensure proper cooling. a. Press the release button on the front of the OpenFlex F3100 . The release handle will eject outward.
  • Page 136 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 183: Device Blank Install Figure 184: Release Handle Engage c. Lift the release handle up and press it into the device blank to secure it into the slot.
  • Page 137 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 185: Secure Device Blank d. Verify that the device blank is securely latched into the chassis by pulling on the release handle and ensuring the device blank does not move when pulled. Reinstall the device blank if it is not securely installed into the chassis.
  • Page 138 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement a. Unlock the Fan Module by turning the thumbscrew counterclockwise until the screw threads are not engaged any longer. The location of the thumbscrew is shown in the following image. Figure 187: Prepare Fan Module b.
  • Page 139 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 189: Fan Module Secure d. Verify that the Fan Module is securely latched into the chassis by pulling on the release handle and ensuring the Fan Module does not move when pulled. Reinstall the Fan Module if it is not securely installed into the chassis.
  • Page 140 3. Management User Guide 3.2 Part Replacement Figure 191: Cable Retention Clip Operation Step 16 : Verify the status of E3000 powerup by checking the operational status of the enclosure components in the management GUI. Step 17 : Connect the power and data cables to the enclosure.

  • Page 141: Chapter 4. Safety

    Western Digital Safety In This Chapter: - Electrostatic Discharge......136 - Optimizing Location........136 - Power Connections........136 - Power Cords..........136 - Rackmountable Systems......137 - Restricted Access Location......137...

  • Page 142: Electrostatic Discharge

    4.1 Electrostatic Discharge 4.1   Electrostatic Discharge CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can harm delicate components inside Western Digital products. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a discharge of stored static electricity that can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.

  • Page 143: Rackmountable Systems

    4.6   Restricted Access Location The OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 are intended for installation in a server room or computer room where at least one of the following conditions apply: •...

  • Page 144: Safety Warnings And Cautions

    All maintenance and service actions appropriate to the end-users are described in the product documentation. All other servicing should be referred to an Western Digital-authorized service technician. To avoid shock hazard, turn off power to the unit by unplugging both power cords before servicing the unit.

  • Page 145: Chapter 5. Regulatory

    Western Digital Regulatory In This Chapter: - Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)..140 - FCC Class A Notice........140 - ICES-003 Class A Notice—Avis NMB-003, Classe A............140 - Japanese Compliance Statement, Class A ITE..............140 - KCC Notice (Republic of Korea Only), Class A ITE..............

  • Page 146: Europe (Ce Declaration Of Conformity)

    5. Regulatory User Guide 5.1 Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) 5.1   Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this system to the applicable Council Directives of the European Union, including the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) and the Low Voltage Directive (2014/30/EU).
  • Page 147 5. Regulatory User Guide 5.6 Taiwan Warning Label Statement, Class A ITE English translation: Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a non-business device.

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