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Setting Up the Pallet Ramp 1-14 Removing the Cabinet from the Pallet 1-16 Inspecting the Cabinet and System 1-17 Verifying the Stratus Serial Number 1-17 Stabilizing the System 1-18 Disposing of Shipping Materials 1-19 2. Connecting and Powering On the System...
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FC Connections to Tape Drive Enclosures Fibre Channel Cables Network Connections Maintenance Network Ethernet Network Network I/O Enclosure PICMG 2.16 Adapter Cables Serial (Null Modem) Cable Connections PC Console and UPS Connections Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
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2-22 Figure 2-16. Loosening the Screws on the Rail 2-23 Figure 2-17. Securing the Rails 2-23 Figure 2-18. Tightening the Screws that Hold the Adjustable Section 2-24 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
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V 4304 and V 6308 FC Connections with Switches Figure A-3. V 2302 Maintenance Network Ethernet and RS-232 Connections Figure A-4. V 4304 and V 6308 Maintenance Network Ethernet and RS-232 Connections Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Preface The Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S) documents the hardware installation procedures for Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 systems. This manual is intended for Customer Service personnel who are installing these systems.
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If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites, and the ftServer system is covered by a service agreement, please contact the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative.
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Preface This information will assist Stratus Information Development in making any needed changes to the ftServer system documentation. Your assistance is most appreciated. Regulatory Notice All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system. Preface...
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Preface Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
The information in this manual assumes that the system site has been prepared according to the instructions in the following manuals: – Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R624) – Stratus ftServer Systems: Peripherals Site Planning Guide (R582) See these manuals before proceeding with the installation.
W A R N I N G If you replace the modem cable supplied by Stratus, use a cable with a gauge of at least 26 AWG to prevent fire. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Required Tools Required Tools To install the system, the following tools are necessary: #2 Phillips screwdriver Scissors or utility knife Metal shears to cut pallet straps 3/8” drive ratchet with 9/16” socket Open-ended 9/16” box wrench ...
38U cabinet. Figure 1-3 shows the clearances required at the installation site. Include the height of the pallet jack when you calculate the overall system height. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Unpacking the Cabinet Figure 1-2. Dimensions of a Packaged 38U Cabinet 38U Cabinet 80 in. (2m) 5 in. (12.7 cm) 53 in. 41 in. (134.62 cm) (104.14 cm) upk002a Figure 1-3. Clearances Required at the Installation Site Pallet Ramp 42 in. (107 cm) Cabinet 150 in.
1. Verify that the unpacked system is still secured to the pallet. 2. Use a pallet jack to move the system on its pallet to the installation site. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Removing the Packing Materials C A U T I O N Use a pallet jack, not a forklift, to move the packaged system. Using a forklift could damage the system. Use the pallet jack at the front or rear of the cabinet. 3.
4. Remove the cardboard pieces of packing material surrounding the cabinet (see Figure 1-5). These pieces include two C-fold sleeves around the sides of the cabinet and two caps at the top. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Removing the Packing Materials Figure 1-5. Removing the Packing Material upk004 5. Remove the plastic wrap encasing the cabinet. C A U T I O N If condensation exists inside the plastic wrap, you must provide a stabilization period for the system. “Stabilizing the System”...
To loosen the bolts, use the 9/16-inch socket wrench. You may need to hold the nut underneath the pallet that secures the bolt. 1-10 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Removing the Packing Materials Figure 1-7. Wooden-Restraint Blocks Bolts upk006a 9. Loosen and remove the bolts that secure the wooden-restraint block at the front door of the cabinet. Then, remove the block. 10. Remove the lever bar from its storage location (see Figure 1-1) and insert it in the center slot of one of the sides, as shown in...
1-9), push down on the lever with your foot and carefully guide the cabinet with your arms, tilting it toward the other person, who supports the cabinet. 1-12 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Removing the Packing Materials Figure 1-9. Tilting the Cabinet upk008a 12. While the system is tilted, reach down and slide the wooden-restraint blocks to the side and out from under the system. See Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10. Sliding Back the Wooden-Restraint Blocks msys102 Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet 1-13...
2. Fit the beveled edge of the lower end of the pallet ramp into the lower edge of the upper end of the ramp as shown in Figure 1-12. 1-14 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Setting Up the Pallet Ramp Figure 1-12. Assembling and Positioning the Ramp upk010a 3. Position the pallet ramp under the pallet, at the front of the cabinet (see Figure 1-12). Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet 1-15...
W A R N I N G The cabinet is top heavy. Use extreme caution when rolling it down the ramp. 1-16 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
If you noticed damage, contact the CAC. Verifying the Stratus Serial Number Find the equipment label to check the Stratus serial number. To find the equipment label, open the rear door of the cabinet. The equipment label is affixed to the upper-left side of the cabinet.
Check that the Stratus serial number (S/N, not the Manufacturer S/N) on the equipment label matches the Stratus serial number on the packing list. If the numbers are not identical, contact the CAC before continuing to unpack the cabinet.
Before you power on the system, verify that the installation site environment meets the environmental operation and power requirements specified in the Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R624). Disposing of Shipping Materials The shipping materials contain no hazardous materials;...
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Disposing of Shipping Materials 1-20 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
For information on these entries, see OpenVOS System Administration: Configuring a System (R287). Any RSN bridge module on a Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, or V 6308 system requires a physical connection to either an AA-E97900, AA-E97700, or AA-E96600 RSN console server.
You must install the RSN console server (and modem, if present) on a flat surface, such as a table or rack space. Do not place these components on top of a system cabinet. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server to the Internet Figure 2-1 shows the AA-E97900 RSN console server connections to the Internet Figure 2-1. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to the Internet Network connection to Internet vos239 COM 1 port Ethernet cable...
Figure 2-2. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Serial Connection vos064g AA-E97900 RSN Serial cable: COM1 port (DB-9) to RJ-45 console server (serial port 1) Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System 2. With the console server power switch (number 1 in Figure 2-3) in the off (0) position, plug the power cord (number 2) into the console server. Figure 2-3. Connecting the AA-E97900 Power Cord and Cables in an Internet Connection vos234h Power switch Ethernet cable from port LAN1 to Internet...
If the console server is not working, the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative will help Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server to a Modem. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server to a Modem Figure 2-4 shows the AA-E97900 RSN console server connections to a modem. Figure 2-4. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to a Modem vos239a COM 1 port Ethernet port (LAN2) RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable RJ-45 to DB-25 serial cable...
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2. With the console server power switch (number 1 in Figure 2-5) in the off (0) position, plug the power cord (number 2 in Figure 2-5) into the console server. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-5. Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Cables and Power vos234j Power switch Serial cable to port 1 Power cord Serial cable to port 2 Ethernet cable from LAN1 to Ethernet switch 3. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the serial cable (number 5 in Figure 2-5) to port 2 of the console server.
N O T E This is not a required connection. The CAC uses it as a manual connection from the PC console if a Telnet connection is not available. 2-10 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-6. AA-E97700 RSN Internet Console Server Connections Network connection to Internet vos236c COM 1 port RSN Internet console server Serial line Ethernet port (LAN2) U772 Ethernet switch (port 21) Ethernet port (LAN1) Ethernet cable 2.
(Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7. Connecting the AA-E97700 Power Cord Power cord vos234d 5. Turn the RSN console server power switch to the on (1) position. 2-12 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System Connecting the AA-E96600 RSN Dialup Console Server to a Modem Perform the following procedure to install the AA-E96600 RSN dialup console server and C720V modem. N O T E S 1. To install an AA-E96600 RSN dialup console server, the customer site requires one analog telephone line for a connection to the modem as well as a telephone line to use when calling for service.
2-10) from serial port 2 of the RSN console server (number 2 in the figure) to the COM 1 port (top port) on the rear of the system chassis. Tighten the connector screws. 2-14 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System N O T E This is not a required connection. The CAC uses it as a manual connection from the PC console if a Telnet connection is not available. Figure 2-10. Connecting RSN Dialup Console Server to COM 1 Port asys078 DB-9 RS-232 cable from RSN console server serial port 2 RSN console server...
Storage: Getting Started Guide (R601). N O T E V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 systems do not support ftScalable Storage G2 systems. 2-16 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
PC console. Perform the following procedure to connect the PC console to the ftServer system. 1. Use the Stratus-provided DB-9 female asynchronous null modem cable (marketing ID B20253-25) to connect the COM 2 port on the ftServer module to an available...
2. Connect a customer-provided Category-5 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PC console to port 21 of U772 Ethernet Switch B (see numbers 1 and 2 in Figure 2-13). 2-18 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-13. Connecting the PC Console to U772 Ethernet Switch B vos063c Port 21 of U772 Ethernet Customer-supplied Switch B Ethernet cable Ethernet port on PC console Connecting and Powering On the System 2-19...
2. Connect the AC power cords to the UPS unit. For Chloride and APC UPS models qualified by Stratus, the AC input cord must be hard wired to the UPS unit. See the Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R624) for a list of qualified UPS models.
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-14. Connecting the UPS Units to the U772 Ethernet Switches vos063d A-side UPS Port 23 of U772 Ethernet Switch A B-side UPS Port 23 of U772 Ethernet Switch B Customer-supplied Ethernet cable Connecting and Powering On the System 2-21...
1. At the front and rear of the cabinet, install cage nuts in the following locations (see Figure 2-15): First U, bottom hole First U, top hole Figure 2-15. Installing Cage Nuts Locations to install cage nuts 2-22 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System 2. Loosen the two screws at the rear of the rail to allow the adjustable section to slide (Figure 2-16). Figure 2-16. Loosening the Screws on the Rail Screws 3. Secure the rails, using two screws in the front and two in the rear (Figure 2-17).
4. Tighten the two screws that hold the adjustable section (Figure 2-18). Repeat for the other side. Figure 2-18. Tightening the Screws that Hold the Adjustable Section Screws 2-24 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System 5. Pull the innermost section of the rail out until it stops. Then pull the green release button, and pull the inner section completely out of the assembly (Figure 2-19). Repeat for the other side. Figure 2-19.
Secure with three small screws per side (Figure 2-20). N O T E The rail will extend past the back of the enclosure. Figure 2-20. Securing the Inner Rail Screws 2-26 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Connecting External Components to the System C A U T I O N Two people are required to perform step 7. 7. Align the side rails with the rails in the cabinet. Slide the enclosure into the cabinet until it stops in the extended position (Figure 2-21).
(Figure 2-22). a. If you have a single tape drive (available for V 2302, V 4304, or V 6308 systems), connect the LC optical cable from the right LC connector (as viewed from the rear) to the lower FC HBA port in CPU-I/O enclosure 10.
Powering On the System 12. If there is unused space above the tape-drive enclosure, install 1U filler panels in the unused spaces. Insert the filler panel by aligning the metal clips on the back of the filler panel with the square holes in the cabinet and pressing straight in. The filler will snap into place.
Power-input cord Blank side of PDU 2. Turn on the power switch on the UPS units (if connected). See the UPS manufacturer’s documentation for more information. 2-30 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Powering On the System 3. At the rear of the cabinet, turn on the power switches on the power supplies in the ftScalable Storage controller tray (Figure 2-24) and any optional ftScalable Storage expansion trays (Figure 2-25). Figure 2-24. Powering On the ftScalable Storage Controller Tray Power button Figure 2-25.
6. Turn on the power switch on the side of the C720V modem (Figure 2-11). 7. Power on the PC console. See the PC console’s documentation for more information. 2-32 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Storage: System Administrator’s Guide (R604) Stratus ftServer: Network I/O Enclosure Guide (R608) Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R624) Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Systems: Operation and Maintenance...
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Related Documentation 2-34 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
Appendix A Cabling Reference This appendix provides reference information about the cables required by an ftServer V 2302, V 4304, or V 6308 system. It contains the following sections: “Fibre Channel Connections” on page A-1 “Network Connections” on page A-3 ...
Storage RAID Controller Tray 1 RAID Controller Tray 2 vos195a For information about connecting the ftScalable Storage system, see “Connecting the ftScalable Storage System” on page 2-16. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
FC HBA ports. Each tape drive connects directly to one of these available ports. V 2302 systems support only a single tape drive. ftServer V 4304 and V 6308 systems support both single or dual tape drives.
Network Connections Maintenance Network Many of the components in ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 systems are connected to two U772 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switches to form a maintenance network. These components include: ftScalable Storage RAID controller modules ...
Separate class C Ethernet subnets for various system components. See “Network I/O Enclosure PICMG 2.16 Adapter Cables” on page A-8 for details. Stratus part number AK-000551 Ethernet cables are required for the following connections: Between port 0 of an embedded adapter in one CPU-I/O enclosure to one U772 Ethernet switch, and between port 0 of the embedded adapter in the second CPU-I/O enclosure to the second U772 Ethernet switch (two cables).
Between the ftServer system backplane and the RSN console server Between the RSN console server and the modem Table A-3 describes the required null modem cables. Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
PC Console and UPS Connections Table A-3. Null Modem Cables Marketing ID Component Cable Description Length System PC console to the One DB-9 female to DB-9 female B20253-25, included system backplane asynchronous null modem crossover cable in the Tiny Term kit, for connecting the PC console to the COM 2 AK-575, port on the system...
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Locate each UPS unit less than 8 ft. away from 15 ft. the PDUs in the system cabinet (length of PDU (4.57m) AC input cords minus vertical runs). A-10 Stratus ftServer V 2302, V 4304, and V 6308 Hardware Installation Guide (R003S)
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