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HP StorageWorks
XP10000 Disk Array
site preparation guide
first edition (July 2005)
part number: AE102-96002
This guide contains site preparation information for the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array.

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array site preparation guide first edition (July 2005) part number: AE102-96002 This guide contains site preparation information for the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array.
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Company products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Printed in the U.S.A. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide first edition (July 2005) part number: AE102-96002...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Related information 7 HP storage web site 7 Helpful web sites 7 HP technical support 8 HP sales and authorized resellers 8 Document conventions and symbols 9 Revision history 10 Site prep team and tasks The site prep team 12...
  • Page 4 Protection against sources of electrical interference 50 Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 51 Delivery and unpacking Checking for shipping shortage and damage 54 Unpacking the equipment 55 Packaging configurations 55 Required personnel 55 Required tools 55 Unpacking process 56 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 5 Electrical specifications AC line voltage requirements 62 AC inputs 63 North American AC power cabling 65 Branch circuit requirements 65 European AC power cabling 66 Connecting the power-supply cables 66 Branch circuit requirements 67 Glossary Index Contents...
  • Page 6 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide is for anyone preparing a site for an HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array. Unless otherwise noted, the term disk array refers to the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array. Related information In addition to this guide, please refer to other documents for this product: •...

  • Page 8: Hp Technical Support

    HP sales and authorized resellers To reach HP sales or find a local authorized reseller of HP products, call 1-800-282-6672 or visit the HP How To Buy web site: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/howtobuy.html...

  • Page 9: Document Conventions And Symbols

    Italics Text emphasis and document titles Blue underlined sans serif Web site addresses font (www.hp.com) Caution Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. Warning Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.

  • Page 10: Revision History

    Revision history July 2005 First edition HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 11: Site Prep Team And Tasks

    Site prep team and tasks The objective of a site preparation is to prepare your site for the successful and timely installation of the HP XP10000 disk array. Proper site preparation is vital for the reliability of the disk array.

  • Page 12: The Site Prep Team

    • Coordinates all HP resources to ensure successful delivery and installation of the disk array Your HP SR is your primary point of contact with HP during the site preparation process. Customer responsibilities As part of the site prep team, your responsibilities include planning and preparing a suitable environment for the disk array, and scheduling equipment delivery and installation.

  • Page 13: Site Prep Tasks

    Site prep tasks Contact your HP SR for assistance at any time during the site prep process. 1. If you have not printed a copy of this guide, HP recommends that you print at least Chapter 2 and the “Site prep checklist”...
  • Page 14 Are there cutouts or channels for cable routing? page 32 Is there a dedicated analog telephone line for “phone home” configuration? page 45 Is a telephone line available for HP representative use? page 45 Is a private LAN available? page 45...
  • Page 15 Have all sources of electrical interference been corrected? page 50 Building access and security Reference Does the customer site have access control (for example, do HP representatives need an escort)? Does the computer room have access control (for example, do HP representatives need a security code)?

  • Page 16: Site Prep Time Allowances

    • Making building alterations • Placing an order for data comm equipment The time between placing an equipment order and actual delivery can vary. Contact your HP representative to determine the best estimated delivery dates. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 17: Site Requirements

    Site requirements Your site must meet the following requirements before HP can deliver and install the disk array: • General computer room requirements, page 26 • Safety requirements, page 28 • Raised floor requirements, page 30 • Environmental requirements, page 39 •...

  • Page 18: Disk Array Physical Specifications

    • Add a second 60-disk chassis to the second rack for a total of 240 drives Disk array basic storage includes disk chassis R0 in the primary rack. Add more disk chassis in the order shown in the figure: R1, R2, R3. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 19 Primary Rack Expansion Disk Chassis R1 Second Rack (60 drives) Basic Disk Chassis R0 (60 drives) Expansion Disk Chassis R3 (60 drives) Disk Controller Expansion Disk Chassis R2 (60 drives) Front View Figure 1. Disk array rack configurations Site requirements...

  • Page 20: Dimensions And Weights

    335.5 kg 740 lbs 448.5 kg 989 lbs Weight, primary rack, maximum 577 kg 1272 lbs 690 kg 1521 lbs Weight second rack, maximum 473 kg 1043 lbs 586 kg 1292 lbs HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 21: Component Weights

    HP XP12000/10000 1-GB Shared Memory 0.06 0.13 AE102A HP XP10000 19" primary rack, disk controller, base disk 335.5 chassis for up to 60 HDDs, power supplies, base batteries for up to 12GB cache and up to 3GB Shared Memory AE104B HP XP10000 Disk Chassis 80.4...

  • Page 22: Calculating The Weight Of Your Disk Array Configuration

    See Table 5 on page 24 for an example of a completed worksheet. Use the calculated total weight to estimate the required floor load rating for the computer room (page 30). HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 23 Table 4. Weight calculation worksheet Units (kg or lb) Extended Part Number Description Weight Quantity weight Total weight of your configuration 1 From Table 2 on page 20, Table 3 on page 21, or Table 3 on page Site requirements...

  • Page 24: Weight Calculation Example

    HP XP10000 300GB 10k rpm Spare Disk 2.2 x 17.6 Total unpackaged weight of your configuration (rounded) 1223.2 1 From Table 2 on page 20, Table 3 on page 21, or Table 3 on page HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 25: Delivery Space Requirements

    Delivery space requirements The delivery area must provide enough space and floor strength to support the packaged equipment cartons for the disk array. Refer to the packaged dimensions in “Dimensions and weights” (page 20) and the packaged weights in “Component weights” (page 21).

  • Page 26: General Computer Room Requirements

    • Relative humidity — low humidity tends to increase ESD voltage. • Rate of change — a standard air conditioner cools the air and lowers humidity. The faster the air is cooled and dried, the greater the likelihood of ESD. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 27 • Separation — refers to the static discharge that can be generated when two objects are separated. For example, printer paper is often stored in cool dry conditions. If opened and used immediately, the act of removing the paper from its box generates static. Follow these precautions to minimize possible ESD-induced failures in your computer room: •...

  • Page 28: Safety Requirements

    Equipment servicing hazards Your staff and HP service personnel require safe access to the disk array. Running electrical and data communication cables underneath your computer room’s raised floor is the best way to ensure that they do not create a safety hazard.

  • Page 29: Space Planning Requirements

    3. Implement the new floor plan, leaving empty space where the array will be installed. If the new floor plan requires construction changes, consult with local contractors and your HP representatives. Site requirements...

  • Page 30: Raised Floor Requirements

    The maximum floor loading at any point is 500 kg (1102.3 lb). To estimate the load rating you need for your floor, consider the total weight of all of these items: • The disk array; see “Component weights” (page 21) • Other equipment HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 31: Floor Covering

    HP recommends the use of a tiled raised floor. Caution HP strongly discourages the use of carpeting, including antistatic varieties, within 6.0 m (20 ft.) of the disk array. Over time, carpeting may shed dust that can cause problems with the disk array.

  • Page 32: Floor Clearance And Cutout Dimensions

    The floor cutout may be off-center as long as it is within the area shown and corresponds to the opening in the bottom of the cabinet to allow cables to pass through. See the following pages for additional notes. Figure 2. Primary rack detailed dimensions HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 33 Calculating clearances Figure 3. The total floor clearance required for the disk array includes: • The actual space required by the equipment. • Service clearance — the floor space required to access the disk array. Never use this space for storage. •...
  • Page 34 _________ b _________ c _________ Not applicable Clearance values 100 mm 100 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm Plus minimum service clearance (3.94 in) (3.94 in) (39.4 in) (39.4 in) Equals total clearance HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 35 Primary rack clearance notes and floor loading The following notes apply to Figure 2 (page 32) and Figure 3 (page 33). Note *1 (Figure 2): Clearance (a+b) depends on the floor load rating and Required clearances for various floor load ratings are clearance “c”.
  • Page 36 Clearances for two racks are calculated and recorded in Table 6 page 34 in the same way as for a single rack. Figure 4. Primary and second rack detailed dimensions HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 37 rear service clearance 1000 mm Rear Rear Primary Second Rack Rack minimum side clearance is 100 mm Front Front front service clearance 1000 mm Figure 5. Primary and second rack clearance dimensions Site requirements...
  • Page 38 • When multiple disk arrays are arranged in a row, base your clearance values on the requirements of the largest disk array. • Generally, clearances (“c”) should be as large as allowable. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 39: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental requirements The environmental specifications for operating your disk array must be satisfied before installation. Altitude The maximum altitude for disk array operation is 3,000 meters. For nonoperational or storage situations, the maximum altitude is 4,000 meters. Air conditioning Use separate computer room air conditioning duct work. If it is not separate from the rest of the building, it might be difficult to control cooling and air pressure levels.

  • Page 40: Temperature

    Low humidity levels are often the result of the facility heating system and occur during the cold season. Most heating systems provide air with a low humidity level, unless the system has a built-in humidifier. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 41: Mechanical Vibration

    You should not see any condensation in or around the disk array under any conditions. There is no procedure for recovery from moisture condensation. Table 10. Humidity specifications Noncondensing relative humidity Humidity range type (RH) Operating humidity range at 22° C (71° F) 20% to 80% Nonoperating humidity range 8% to 90%...

  • Page 42: Shock

    Table 13. Heat dissipation and power consumption specifications Primary Second Full array Parameter Rack Rack Power consumption (kVA) Heat dissipation (kW) BTUs per hour 15700 10200 25900 Kcal per hour 3960 2600 6560 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 43: Acoustics

    Prevent small dust particles from entering the computer room by maintaining its air conditioning system at a high static air pressure level. Your HP representative can help you determine if you need to be concerned about airborne contaminants. Metallic particulate contamination Metallic particulates can be especially harmful around electronic equipment.
  • Page 44 Since metallic contamination can cause permanent or intermittent failures on your electronic equipment, HP strongly recommends that your site be evaluated for metallic particulate contamination before installation of electronic equipment. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 45: Data Comm Requirements

    Needed for the HP StorageWorks Continuous phone line Track XP “phone home” feature, if you plan to use it. An HP representative will configure Continuous Track XP during installation. For more information on Continuous Track XP, see the HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Owner’s Guide.

  • Page 46: Electrical Requirements

    Voltages outside of the operating range of the disk array can cause intermittent system errors or a complete system shutdown. If required, an HP representative and your electrician can determine the current line voltage and make recommendations.

  • Page 47: Safety And Dedicated Ground

    The disk array requires a solidly conductor-connected ground and may require a separate neutral in the case of WYE or STAR connections. For HP disk arrays, TN grounding systems are preferred. Site requirements...

  • Page 48: Ac Connections

    Specific AC power cords and plugs are available to suit the power requirements and receptacles in your location. You can specify the cords and plugs you need when you order the HP XP10000 disk array. You are responsible for having the correct plugs and receptacles installed by an electrician in compliance with local electrical requirements and practices.

  • Page 49: Power Line Transients

    If necessary, an HP representative can measure your power line noise level and make appropriate recommendations concerning the use of line treatment devices.

  • Page 50: Protection Against Sources Of Electrical Interference

    The disk array is specifically designed to reduce its interference susceptibility to radiated and conducted interference. Electromagnetic interference can cause a variety of system problems. An HP representative can advise you about the most common causes of electromagnetic interference. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 51: Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    UPS solution. Caution If you are planning or already have a site-wide UPS, HP recommends against using a product UPS powered by a site-wide UPS for the XP10000. Make sure your UPS satisfies the power requirements listed in Table 13...
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  • Page 53: Delivery And Unpacking

    Delivery and unpacking The disk array equipment is shipped directly from HP. If the disk array is part of a system order, HP coordinates shipment from all HP locations so that all of the equipment arrives at your site at approximately the same time.

  • Page 54: Checking For Shipping Shortage And Damage

    Note on the bill of lading that there is apparent damage, subject to inspection. b. Arrange for the carrier’s representative and an HP representative to be present when the item in question is unpacked. c. Contact your HP representative, who will make sure any damaged components are replaced, regardless of the circumstances and without waiting for any claim settlements.

  • Page 55: Unpacking The Equipment

    No special tools or procedures are required to unpack shipments in this form. This packaging is used for most shipments within the USA and Canada that are direct from the factory to the customer. HP uses special carriers with a dedicated fleet of trucks and specially trained personnel.

  • Page 56: Unpacking Process

    • Scissors or box knife to cut polyester banding • Safety glasses • Short stepladder (helpful, but not required) Unpacking process If you need to unpack the equipment without HP supervision, follow the instructions in this section. 1. Following the steps “Removing packaging materials” (page...
  • Page 57 Caution Any movement of the equipment by forklift should be done prior to unpacking. The carton assembly provides the most secure support of the equipment during movement. Transporting the equipment by forklift after the packaging carton has been removed is not advisable. Caution Equipment racks are top heavy and contain very sensitive electronic and mechanical components.
  • Page 58 Using the claw end of a claw hammer, remove the crate clamps. Warning Crate clamps are under tension. Wear safety glasses and hold onto the clamp with your free hand during removal. c. Remove the crate panels. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 59 Polyester bands P-fasteners Nails Figure 6. Typical full frame outer packaging 2. Cut and remove the polyester bands. 3. Remove the nails attaching the carton to the pallet. 4. Remove the plastic carton fasteners (p-fasteners). 5. Remove the carton. Delivery and unpacking...
  • Page 60 8. Remove the poly bag covering the cabinet. 9. Following the instructions provided on the wooden ramp, attach the ramp to the pallet and roll the cabinet onto the floor. 10. Visually check the unit for any damage. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 61: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical specifications The detailed electrical specifications in this appendix are provided to help your site electrician perform any necessary electrical work related to site prep. Electrical specifications...

  • Page 62: Ac Line Voltage Requirements

    2 power cords and 2 circuit breakers. If a second expansion disk chassis is added to the second rack, four power cords and four circuit breakers are required. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 63: Ac Inputs

    AC inputs The disk array primary rack has four separate connections to 200 VAC, single-phase, 20-amp power. The AC power inputs to the primary rack are distributed to four power distribution units (PDUs) as shown in Figure This provides fault tolerant operation of the disk array. Each pair of AC inputs (00/10 and 01/11) must be capable of supporting the entire current demand for the cabinet.
  • Page 64 • E7805A HP 4.5 m power cord w/NEMA L6-30P plug • E7806A HP 4.5 m power cord with stripped ends • E7808A HP 240 V power cord w/ IEC 309 plug, 4.5 m • E7809A HP 240 V power cord w/ CEE7/7, 4.5 m •...

  • Page 65: North American Ac Power Cabling

    Caution Do not apply power until instructed to do so by HP. An HP representative should be present whenever the disk array is being connected to a new power source.

  • Page 66: European Ac Power Cabling

    Single-phase power cable wiring is shown in the figure below. Caution Do not apply power until instructed to do so by HP. An HP representative should be present whenever the disk array is being connected to a new power source.

  • Page 67: Branch Circuit Requirements

    Warning High leakage current can occur between the power supply and the unit. To avoid electrical shock, be sure to make the protective earth connection before the supply connections. Branch circuit requirements To protect the disk array, your building must be wired correctly. Each supply (“hot”) conductor must be protected by a short-circuit protective device and by an overcurrent protective device.
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  • Page 69: Glossary

    All RAID6 array groups are made up of 8 HDDs (6d+2P). Application System Engineer. The HP StorageWorks Business Copy XP software program, which enables you to maintain up to nine internal copies of logical volumes on the disk array.
  • Page 70 The HP StorageWorks Continuous Access XP program, which enables you to replicate data stored on a local disk array to a remote disk array. cache Very high speed memory that is used to speed I/O transaction time. All reads and writes to the XP array family are sent to the cache. The data is buffered there until the transfer to/from physical disks (with slower data throughput) is complete.
  • Page 71 fixed-size OPEN system volumes. Synonymous with volume size customization (VSC). disk adapter (DKA) Synonymous with the term ACP. disk unit (DKU) Array hardware that houses the disk array physical disks. disk controller (DKC) Array hardware that houses the channel adapters and service processor (SVP).
  • Page 72 The LUSE feature is available when the HP StorageWorks LUN Configuration Manager product is installed. ExSA Extended serial adapter. failover Disconnecting a failed unit or path and replacing it with an alternative unit or path in order to continue functioning.
  • Page 73 Light emitting diode. local disk A disk in the host. Logical unit. Logical unit number. A LUN results from mapping a SCSI logical unit number, port ID, and LDEV ID to a RAID group. The size of the LUN is determined by the emulation mode of the LDEV, and the number of LDEVs associated with the LUN.
  • Page 74 A RAID Level is one of the ways that disk drives are grouped together to improve performance, data availability/reliability or both. RAID levels are defined from RAID0 to RAID6. HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays in the XP product family support RAID1, RAID5 and RAID6. Not all of these RAID levels are supported by all XP family members.
  • Page 75 SSID Storage subsystem identification. HP Storage Technology Center. Service processor, which is the PC built into the disk controller. The SVP provides a direct interface into the disk array. SVP use is reserved for HP support representatives only. Terabyte. TCP/IP...
  • Page 76 Target ID. Volume size customization. Synonymous with CVS. VOLID Volume ID. volume Synonymous with LDEV. HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

  • Page 77: Index

    Index as safety hazards 28 Cat 5 45 floor cutouts for 32 plugs 64 in floor plans 29 power 63 mechanical vibration 41 voltage requirements 62 power 62 acoustics 43 raised floors 30 additional components 21 routing 45 air conditioning 39 sealing 26 and metallic particulate contamination 43 shielded 45...
  • Page 78 50 equipment delivery 16, 54 earth ground 47, 66 equipment unpacking 55 electrical requirements 46 network security 45 electromagnetic interference 50 power connections 65, 66 environmental requirements 39 power line transients 49 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 79 32 site prep team 11, 12 power line transients 49 site safety 28 primary rack 18, 19 HP SR 12, 13, 53, 56 humidity 39, 40 and ESD 26, 27 racks 19 described 18 raised floor 29, 30...
  • Page 80 41 voltages 62 wax, conductive 27 waxed floors 27 web site HP storage 7 HP support 8 weights 20, 21 calculating 22 wet bulb temperature 41 windows, in the computer room 26 HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...

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