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EMC VNXe3200 Installation Manual

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VNXe3200 Installation Guide
P/N 300-015-331
REV 03

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  • Page 1 ® VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide P/N 300-015-331 REV 03...
  • Page 2 2014-2015 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published in USA. Published November, 2015 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. The information in this publication is provided as is. EMC Corporation makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in this publication, and specifically disclaims implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Verify status LEDs..................35 Attach the bezels..................37 Chapter 4 Connect Connect a management station..............42 Automatically Assigning a Dynamic VNXe Management Port IP Address..42 Manually Assigning a Static VNXe Management Port IP Address....43 EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Unpack Your System

    CHAPTER 1 Unpack your system Unpack and install the system components. Verify that you have everything that you need to assemble and cable the system. Unpack the disk processor enclosure..............6 Unpack [optional] disk-array enclosures..............7 Unpack your system...

  • Page 6: Unpack The Disk Processor Enclosure

    2/4Gb 6Gb SAS 6Gb SAS 1GbE 1GbE HDMI HDMI Rail kit, including Adjustable rails Adjustable rails (2) Adjustable rails and DPE mounting screws (10) Snap-in rails (2) Snap-in rails and DPE mounting screws (6) EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Unpack [Optional] Disk-Array Enclosures

    Environmental information Unpack [optional] disk-array enclosures Disk-array enclosures (DAEs) provide additional storage. The VNXe3200 can utilize either of two DAEs. One is a 2U twelve disk 3.5" drive DAE. The other is a 2U twenty-five disk 2.5" drive DAE. DAEs are optional. If you have one or more DAE in the system, verify that you have received all of the DAE components, including cables, bezel, rail kit, and mounting screws.
  • Page 8 6Gb SAS 6Gb SAS 6Gb SAS 6Gb SAS DAE with twenty-five 2.5" disks Mounting screws (4) Rail kit, including Adjustable rails Adjustable rails (2) Screws (3 per rail) Snap-in rails (2) Screws (3 per rail) EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Unpack your system Table 2 DAE container contents (continued) Item Snap-in rails CL5583 Power cables (2) SAS cables (2) mini-SAS to mini-SAS connectors DAE to DAE connections cable label sheet SAS cables (2) mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS connectors DPE to DAE connections cable label sheet Bezel (1), with key Unpack [optional] disk-array enclosures...
  • Page 10 Unpack your system EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Prepare Your System

    CHAPTER 2 Prepare your system Use this section to understand what you need before you begin the installation as well as the site requirements for the system. Before you begin....................12 Installation requirements..................12 Prepare your system...

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    CAT5e or better cables for each connection to the network DNS and NTP servers accessible from the VNXe system (recommended) Windows Domain Controller (recommended) SMTP server network connection to the VNXe3200 and the management host (optional) Network If you are using the VNXe Connection Utility, the management port and the...
  • Page 13 At least 100 MB of free space Connection on same LAN subnet as your VNXe system (recommended) Web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)* Adobe Flash Player* *Supported versions are listed in the EMC VNXe Simple Support Matrix. Installation requirements...
  • Page 14 Prepare your system EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Rack And Install

    CHAPTER 3 Rack and install EMC recommends installing the disk processor enclosure (DPE) in the lowest available location in a cabinet and then installing any optional disk-array enclosure (DAEs) above the DPE. CAUTION The enclosures are heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people.

  • Page 16: Install The Dpe Rails

    4. Insert, extend, and attach the right rail in a similar fashion. Secure it to the front channel using one screw. 5. Secure the rails to the rear channel using two screws (each side), leaving them loose enough for adjustment when you install the DPE on the rails. EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Installing Snap-In Rails

    Rack and install Figure 1 Installing the DPE rails Right Rear Left Rear Mounting Mounting rail rail Screw (2) Screw (2) Alignment pin Alignment pin Rear Adjustable rail Alignment pin Alignment pin Front Left Front Right Front Screw (1) Screw (1) Mounting Mounting rail rail...
  • Page 18 Figure 3 Aligning the Rear Adaptors CL5579 3. Pull the rail forward and align the adaptor with the mounting hole on the front rack channel. Make sure the rail is level. EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 Rack and install Figure 4 Aligning Front Adaptor CL5581 4. Push in on the spring clip while pulling forward on the rail. When the spring clip is forward of the front rack channel, and the adaptor is in the mounting holes, release the spring clip so it holds the rail in place.

  • Page 20: Install The Disk Processor Enclosure

    The DPE has a Product Serial Number Tag (PSNT tag) attached to the rear of the chassis. Before installation of the chassis, record the information from this PSNT tag on the VNXe Series Configuration Worksheet. See Figure 8 on page EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Installing The Disk Processor Enclosure

    Rack and install Figure 8 PSNT tag on the rear of the DPE chassis Installing the disk processor enclosure CAUTION The enclosures are heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install an enclosure into a rack without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.

  • Page 22: Install The Dae Rails

    Insert the adjustable rail slide and seat both alignment pins into the rear channel of your cabinet. b. Extend the rail and align the front of the rails. 2. Insert one screw in the lowest hole of the front and two in the back of each rail. EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Installing Snap-In Rails

    Rack and install Figure 11 Installing 2U DAE rails Installing Snap-in Rails This procedure describes how to install the snap-in rails. Before you begin The snap-in rails have key tabs. The key tabs are positioned at the rear of the rails. The key tabs ensure that the rails are installed in the appropriate 2U space.
  • Page 24 Figure 13 Aligning the Rear Adaptors CL5579 3. Pull the rail forward and align the adaptor with the mounting hole on the front rack channel. Make sure the rail is level. EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Rack and install Figure 14 Aligning Front Adaptor CL5581 4. Push in on the spring clip while pulling forward on the rail. When the spring clip is forward of the front rack channel, and the adaptor is in the mounting holes, release the spring clip so it holds the rail in place.

  • Page 26: Install The Disk Array Enclosure

    Ensure that the enclosure is fully seated in the cabinet. The rail securing tabs/stops in the back will seat into the back of the enclosure at the correct depth, and the front of the enclosure will be flush with the cabinet face. EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Cabling The Dpe To A Dae

    Rack and install 2. When the DAE is in place, insert and tighten all of the screws. It may be easier to install the screws working in a diagonal pattern, such as bottom left and top right, bottom right and top left. Figure 17 Installing a 2U DAE in the rails Cabling the DPE to a DAE If you have one or more DAEs, these components must be cabled to the DPE so that the...

  • Page 28: Cable The Dpe To Dae

    Figure 18 SAS cables from DPE to DAE 2. Locate the sheet of cable labels in the DAE box. 3. Attach the cable labels to the cables as shown in Figure 19 on page EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Rack and install Figure 19 Attaching cable labels to the mini-SAS cables SP A SAS 1 SP A SAS 1 SP A SAS 1 SP A SAS 1 SP A SAS 1 VNXe-000515 4. Connect SP A SAS Port 1 to DAE 1 Link Controller Card (LCC) A. See cable 1. 5.
  • Page 30 DAE 2 (Bus 0/Enc 1) DAE 1 (Bus 1/Enc 0) DPE (Bus 0/Enc 0) For more information about interleaved as well as stacked cabling and buses and enclosure IDs, refer to the VNXe3200 Hardware Information Guide . EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Attach The Storage Processors To The Network

    Rack and install Figure 23 SAS cabling between the DPE and DAEs DAE 5 DAE 4 DAE 3 DAE 2 DAE 1 Attach the storage processors to the network Procedure 1. Locate two CAT5e or better Ethernet cables. 2. Connect two Ethernet cables from the LAN to the 1 Gb RJ45 ports labeled management from which you will configure the system.

  • Page 32: Power Up

    Note Additional information about the ports and cabling is in the VNXe3200Hardware Information Guide , available on the https://support.emc.com/products/30951. Power up Procedure 1. Verify that the cabinet circuit breakers are in the On position and that power is connected to the cabinet.
  • Page 33 Rack and install Figure 25 DPE power cable clips 3. Connect the power to the DPE. Connect the power supply for SP A to PDU A . Connect the power supply for SP B to PDU B. The cable to PDU A is gray. The cable to PDU B is black. Figure 26 Power cables to the DPE 6 Gb SAS 6 Gb SAS...
  • Page 34 Rack and install Figure 27 Power cables to DAE with 2.5" drives Figure 28 Power cables to DAE with 3.5" drives 6Gb SAS 5. Ensure that the DAE power cables are also clipped in place. EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Verify Status Leds

    Rack and install Figure 29 Power cable clips for the 2U 25-disk DAE CL4591 Figure 30 Power cable clips for the 2U 12-disk DAE 6. Dress the cables as necessary. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes for the system to power up. Monitor the system as it powers up.
  • Page 36 IP address has been assigned. Ethernet I/O DPE Rear Green DPE enclosure DPE Front fault DPE enclosure DPE Front Blue power System disk DPE Front Blue disks 0-3 of the DPE drives in DPE EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Attach The Bezels

    The system disk drives are identified by a label over them, as shown in Figure 32 on page Figure 33 on page The VNXe3200 Hardware Information Guide provides more details on all system LEDs. Figure 32 2U 3.5" drive DPE front LEDs Removing these drives will...
  • Page 38 The DPE bezel will press in place against the bezel connector on the left rail. Each bezel can be locked in place by turning the key one quarter turn clockwise. 3. Plug in the cable to light the bezel cover the DPE. See Figure 35 on page EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 Rack and install Figure 35 Cable for the lighted DPE bezel CL5334 Attach the bezels...
  • Page 40 Rack and install EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Connect

    CHAPTER 4 Connect After you finish installing, cabling, and powering up the system, the system must acquire an IP address for its management interface before you can register, license, or configure Connect a management station................42 Automatically Assigning a Dynamic VNXe Management Port IP Address....42 Manually Assigning a Static VNXe Management Port IP Address......

  • Page 42: Connect A Management Station

    Perform the following steps to automatically assign an IP address to your VNXe system management port: Procedure 1. After you power up the VNXe system, check the SP Fault/Status LEDs If the SP Fault/Status LEDs are solid blue, a management IP address has been assigned EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Manually Assigning A Static Vnxe Management Port Ip Address

    VNXe system. Procedure 1. Download and run the Connection Utility software. a. Download the Connection Utility installation program from the EMC Online Support website (https://support.emc.com), under the Downloads selection on the menu bar of the product page for your storage system.
  • Page 44 4. Continue with the steps in the VNXe Quick Start Guide. The VNXe Quick Start Guide provides an overview of the steps remaining to configure, register, license, and update the software on your system. EMC VNXe2 Series VNXe3200 Installation Guide...

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