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- Page 1 SFA12K Series Hardware Installation & Configuration Guide SFA OS Version 2.3.1 | 96-30051-001 | Revision D3 SFA12Ki | SFA12KX | SFA12K-40 | SFA12K-20 | SFA12KXE | SFA12K-20E...
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Page 3: Related Documentation
Preface This document provides installation and set up information for getting your DataDirect Networks SFA12K system up and running as quickly as possible. The features and functions of the SFA12K are fully documented in the SFA OS User Guide. In this document, except where otherwise specified, SFA12K represents SFA12K-20, SFA12KX, SFA12K-40, SFA12KXi, SFA12KXE, and SFA12K-20E. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Installation Overview ..............9 Unpacking the System . - Page 5 Table of Contents Accessing the Virtual Machines on E-Platforms ........35 Set Channel Modes .
- Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1. SS7000 Disk Module Layout ............11 Figure 2.
- Page 7 List of Figures Figure 44. Application - Create Host Screen ............41 Figure 45.
- Page 8 List of Figures Figure 90. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 2 x SS7000 Enclosures......74 Figure 91.
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Page 9: Installation Overview
System Installation and Configuration Installation Overview Unpack the system (Section 2). Install the controllers, BBU, ATS, and disk enclosures into rack (Section 3). Connect the disk enclosures to controllers (Section 4). Install the disk modules into the disk enclosures (Section 5). Connect the cables between controllers, BBUs, ATSs, and PDU (Sections and 7). -
Page 10: Safe Handling
System Installation and Configuration • Disk modules • Blank modules • Two serial cables (DB9F-to-DB9F null) • Two Ethernet cables (controllers to management networks) Each couplet accessory kit is included in one of the two controllers’ packaging kits. Safe Handling •... -
Page 11: Disk Module Installation
System Installation and Configuration Disk Module Installation The disk modules are shipped separately from the disk enclosures. When handling the disk modules and components, avoid contact with backplane components and module connectors. Electrostatic discharge can damage the circuit boards. Warning CAUTION ! Ensure that the disk modules are at room temperature before installation. -
Page 12: Blank Module Requirements
System Installation and Configuration Figure 2. SS8460 Disk Module Layout Front Chassis Blank Module Requirements The SS7000 and SS8460 enclosures require blank modules to complete any partially populated rows. For example on the SS8460, if two rows are full, the third has six disk modules, and the other rows are empty, then: •... -
Page 13: Procedure
System Installation and Configuration Figure 4. Shipping Screws on SS7000 Front Panel Procedure NOTE : Refer to the respective StorageScaler 8460 and StorageScaler 7000 User Guides if you need detailed instructions for disk module installation. To install a disk module: Slide the enclosure out from the rack by squeezing the tabs on both rack slides. -
Page 14: Couplet Icl/Bbu/Ats Cabling
System Installation and Configuration Couplet ICL/BBU/ATS Cabling Using the figures referenced in Table Table 1. Controller Cabling Figures Configuration with Configuration with Reference Reference BBU Model 5P1500GR BBU Model 1550 SFA12K-20 Figure 6 SFA12K-20 Figure 7 SFA12KXi/12KX/12K-40 Figure 8 SFA12KXi/12KX/12K-40 Figure 9 SFA12KXE/12K-20E Figure 10... -
Page 15: Figure 6. Connecting Sfa12K-20 Controllers To Atss And Bbu Model 5P1550Gr
System Installation and Configuration Figure 6. Connecting SFA12K-20 Controllers to ATSs and BBU Model 5P1550GR InfiniBand cable AC power cable USB cable Controller 0 Controller 0’s BBU Model 5P1550GR Controller 0’s ATS Controller 1 Controller 1’s BBU Model 5P1550GR Controller 1’s ATS 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 16: Figure 7. Connecting Sfa12K-20 Controllers To Atss And Bbu Model 1550
System Installation and Configuration Figure 7. Connecting SFA12K-20 Controllers to ATSs and BBU Model 1550 InfiniBand cable AC power cable USB cable Controller 0 Controller 0’s BBU Model 1550 Controller 0’s ATS Controller 1 Controller 1’s BBU Model 1550 Controller 1’s ATS 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 17: Figure 8. Connecting Sfa12Kxi/12Kx/12K-40 Controllers To Atss And Bbu Model 5P1550Gr
System Installation and Configuration Figure 8. Connecting SFA12KXi/12KX/12K-40 Controllers to ATSs and BBU Model 5P1550GR InfiniBand cable AC power cable USB cable Controller 0 Controller 0’s BBU Model 5P1550GR Controller 0’s ATS Controller 1 Controller 1’s BBU Model 5P1550GR Controller 1’s ATS 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 18: Figure 9. Connecting Sfa12Kxi/12Kx/12K-40 Controllers To Ats And Bbu Model 1550
System Installation and Configuration Figure 9. Connecting SFA12KXi/12KX/12K-40 Controllers to ATS and BBU Model 1550 InfiniBand cable AC power cable USB cable Controller 0 Controller 0’s BBU Model 1550 Controller 0’s ATS Controller 1 Controller 1’s BBU Model 1550 Controller 1’s ATS 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 19: Figure 10. Connecting Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Controllers To Atss And Bbu Model 5P1500Gr
System Installation and Configuration Figure 10. Connecting SFA12KXE/12K-20E Controllers to ATSs and BBU Model 5P1500GR InfiniBand cable AC power cable USB cable Controller 0 Controller 0’s BBU Model 5P1550GR Controller 0’s ATS Controller 1 Controller 1’s BBU Model 5P1550GR Controller 1’s ATS 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 20: Figure 11. Connecting Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Controllers To Atss And Bbu Model 1550
System Installation and Configuration Figure 11. Connecting SFA12KXE/12K-20E Controllers to ATSs and BBU Model 1550 InfiniBand cable AC power cable USB cable Controller 0 Controller 0’s BBU Model 1550 Controller 0’s ATS Controller 1 Controller 1’s BBU Model 1550 Controller 1’s ATS 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 21: Pdu Connections
System Installation and Configuration PDU Connections Verify that the power switches on all the power distribution units (PDUs) are set to OFF. Connect the two ATSs’ Source A and Source B connectors to the PDUs. It is recommended to connect the ATS’ Source A to the PDUs on the left side when viewed from the back of the rack and connect Source B to the PDUs on the right side. -
Page 22: Figure 12. Example Of Pdu Wiring In Rack (Rear View)
System Installation and Configuration Figure 12. Example of PDU Wiring in Rack (Rear View) Controller 0 PDU “Source A” PDU “Source B” Controller 1 Disk Enclosure Disk Enclosure Disk Enclosure Disk Enclosure Disk Enclosure 96-30051-001 Rev. D3 DDN SFA12K (SFA OS 2.3.1) Hardware Installation & Configuration Guide | 22... -
Page 23: Configuring The Atss
System Installation and Configuration Configuring the ATSs NOTE : You must configure the ATSs’ Line VRMs and voltage transfer range values for use at your site before powering up the SFA12K system. Access the Web Interface The SFA12K family dedicated ATSs are factory configured with a default IP address (see Table 2). -
Page 24: Configure The Parameters
System Installation and Configuration Turn on the ATSs by turning on the PDUs. Ensure the ATS digital display shows “0”, indicating that it is ready. Connect the Ethernet RJ-45 port on the ATS front panel directly to the network interface of the computer that will be used to configure the ATS (Figure 15) Figure 15. -
Page 25: Figure 16. Measuring Ac Line Voltages
System Installation and Configuration Figure 16. Measuring AC Line Voltages Determine the nominal AC line voltage for the system. This is the value from the list (200, 208, 220, 230, 240) that is closest to the average just computed. For example, using the data in Figure Source A Voltage = 249 Source B Voltage = 240... -
Page 26: Other Recommended Configurations
System Installation and Configuration In the Voltage Transfer Range field, select “Wide” ❖ ❖ In the Sensitivity field, select “Low” ❖ In the Line VRMS field, enter the nominal AC line voltage value determined in step above ❖ In the Wide VRMS Limit field, enter “30” Click Apply to save the changes ❖... -
Page 27: Reconnect Ats
System Installation and Configuration Reconnect ATS After you have configured both ATSs, it is now safe to connect them to the controllers and BBUs. Turn off the ATSs by turning off the PDUs. Reconnect the power cords between the units as shown in Figure 20 Figure Figure 20. -
Page 28: Powering On The System
System Installation and Configuration Powering On the System NOTE : When the power is restored to the rack after a power interruption (regardless of the subsystem being safely shut down), the controllers will power up automatically. Please refer to the SFA OS User Guide (Powering On After Subsystem Shutdown) for more information. -
Page 29: Figure 24. Bbu Front Panel
System Installation and Configuration Verify that the Power On indicator stays ON, indicating a successful power ❖ application. If the On Battery indicator is ON, check the power input to the BBU. If the Alarm indicator is ON, do not proceed until all alarms are clear. Refer to the ❖... -
Page 30: Powering On Using The Controller Power Button
System Installation and Configuration Powering On using the Controller Power Button If you turn on the controller by pressing only the controller power button, the controller will automatically turn on its dedicated BBU once the controller is completely up and running. Note that if you take this approach, you will not be able to verify that the BBU is on until that point. -
Page 31: Configuring Network Interface Settings
System Installation and Configuration Configuring Network Interface Settings 11.1 Management Network Ports Figure 27 illustrates the network ports on a SFA12K controller. Figure 27. Ethernet Connection to Your Network Primary Network (Network Device ID 0) Secondary Network (Network Device ID 1) For E-platform, you can use either or both network ports for assignment to virtual machines and/or controller management. -
Page 32: Figure 28. Configuring For Ipv4 Address
System Installation and Configuration NOTE : SFA OS does not allow leading zeros in IPv4 addresses. For example, 208.100.92.1 works but 208.100.092.001 will not work as expected. If an IPv6 address will be used, clear the interface settings first, then set it with the IPv6 address (as shown in Figure 29). -
Page 33: Starting The Gui Management Agent
System Installation and Configuration Starting the GUI Management Agent Using a web browser, open a link to the IP address of the primary SFA12K controller. The SFA Management System supports Mozilla FireFox (version 19 and 20) as well as Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 9 and 10). Refer to the SFA OS Compatibility Guide for a complete list of supported browsers. -
Page 34: Subsystem Configuration
System Installation and Configuration Up time shown on the LCD will be different and only the value reported by SFA OS should be used. NOTE : BBU configuration must be done via SFA OS. Do NOT use the LCD menu on the BBU to change any settings which could result in incorrect operation. -
Page 35: Email, Snmp, Syslog, And Api Agents Setup
System Installation and Configuration 14.3 Email, SNMP, Syslog, and API Agents Setup Select Subsystem > Set User Interface Attributes. The User Interface Set Attributes screen displays. Make the desired changes and click Update to save the changes. If the email, SNMP trap, and/or syslog agents are enabled, the corresponding addresses and ports must also be configured. -
Page 36: Figure 33 Host Ports On Sfa12Kxi/12Kx/12K-40 Controller (Infiniband Option)
System Installation and Configuration The following figures illustrate the physical location of the host ports on the various SFA12K controllers: Figure 33 Host Ports on SFA12KXi/12KX/12K-40 Controller (InfiniBand Option) ❖ ❖ Figure 34 Host Ports on SFA12KXi/12KX Controller (Quad Port FC-16 Option) ❖... -
Page 37: System With Pre-Configured Storage
System Installation and Configuration Figure 37. Host Ports on SFA12K-20 Controller (Dual Port FC-16 Option) RP0 Host Ports RP0 Host Ports Click on the index name to select a channel to change. Then select a channel mode and click UPDATE to save. Repeat the above step to select a channel mode for each host port. -
Page 38: Storage Configuration
System Installation and Configuration Storage Configuration The SFA OS uses storage pools and virtual disks to configure the disk storage for use by the host systems. A storage pool (sometimes referred to as a RAID group) is a collection of 2 to 10 physical disks, ideally of the same capacity and type. -
Page 39: Create Virtual Disks
System Installation and Configuration To let SFA OS determine optimal enclosure/disk selections, click CREATE STORAGE POOL. However, if you want to specify the disks to use, you may do so using one of the three selection methods. Repeat the above steps to add more storage pools as needed. For optimal performance and data protection on Legacy pools (512-byte block size), disable Read Ahead Cache, and enable the DirectProtect and ReACT features. -
Page 40: Create And Assign Spare Pools
System Installation and Configuration If desired, enter an index number for the virtual disk. Click Create Virtual Disk. A message is displayed to indicate whether the virtual disk creation was successful. Repeat the above steps to add more virtual disks as needed. To view the list of configured virtual disks, select Virtual Disk >... -
Page 41: Sfa12K Host Connections
System Installation and Configuration Select Pools > Set Storage Sparing Attributes ❖ ❖ In the Global Spare Pool column , select a spare pool for each storage (Figure 43) pool Click Update to save the changes ❖ Figure 43. Assign Spare Pool to Storage Pool Screen SFA12K Host Connections After you have set up the channel mode for all the host ports and configured the storage, you can now connect the host ports on the controllers to your switch or host systems. -
Page 42: Map Hosts To Discovered Initiators
System Installation and Configuration 21.2 Map Hosts to Discovered Initiators Select Application > Import Initiator. The Import Initiator screen displays (Figure 45) Select the initiator. Select the corresponding hosts. Figure 45. Application - Import Initiator Screen Click Import Initiator. Success or error message displays. Repeat the above steps to create other host-to-initiator mappings as needed. - Page 43 System Installation and Configuration To present a virtual disk to all host ports on both controllers (in other words, the promiscuous mode), select “ALL HOSTS” instead of individual hosts. NOTE : The promiscuous mode may not be used with persistent reservations. The “ALL HOSTS”...
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Page 44: Appendix A Rack Installation
Appendix A Rack Installation This appendix provides information on how to install a SFA12K family controller, a BBU, and an ATS in a rack. CAUTION ! Anti-tip plates should be firmly attached to the bottom of the rack to prevent the rack from tipping over when a drawer is pulled out of the rack. -
Page 45: Figure 49. Controller Rack Rail
Rack Installation The rackmount kit includes two sets of rails and screws. Figure 49 shows one of the rack rails. Figure 49. Controller Rack Rail Procedure: The two flanges should already be attached to the controller. If not, attach the flanges to the two sides of the controllers using six screws (Figure 50) CAUTION ! The main purpose of the chassis handles is for rackmount use only. -
Page 46: Figure 51. Release Inner Rail
Rack Installation Figure 51. Release Inner Rail Pull Inner Rail Out Locking Tab Outer Rail Middle Rail Inner Rail 96-30051-001 Rev. D3 DDN SFA12K (SFA OS 2.3.1) Hardware Installation & Configuration Guide | 46... -
Page 47: Figure 53. Attach Inner Rails To Chassis (Screw Location)
Rack Installation Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis . Align the holes in (Figure 52) the inner rail with the hooks on the chassis. Slide the inner rail forward until it clicks into the locked position. NOTE : The left and right rails differ from each other. -
Page 48: Figure 54. Retract Middle Rail Into Outer Rail
Rack Installation Press the locking tab and push the middle rail back into the outer rail (Figure 54) Figure 54. Retract Middle Rail into Outer Rail Hang the hooks of the rail on the rack holes . Round hole adapters are (Figure 55) available for use on racks with round screw holes. -
Page 49: Figure 56. Rail Attached To Rack
Rack Installation Extend the rail to fit the depth of the rack. Hang the other end of rail on the rack frame . Optional: Secure with two screws. Similarly, attach the other rail to rack. (Figure 56) Figure 56. Rail Attached to Rack Pull the middle rail out of the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is locked at the front of the middle rail (Figure 57) -
Page 50: Figure 58. Plastic Covers On Chassis
Rack Installation Peel off the protective plastic covers from the chassis as shown in Figure Figure 58. Plastic Covers on Chassis 10. With the help of another person, hold the chassis so that the inner rails on chassis align with the middle rails in rack. Then push evenly on both sides of the chassis until it clicks into the fully extended position (Figure 57) NOTE : Due to the weight of the controller, a minimum of two people is required... -
Page 51: Figure 60. Sfa12K Front Bezel
Rack Installation 13. Install the front bezel . The bezel uses ball stud and clip fasteners. (Figure 60) - Align the clips at each corner of the bezel with the ball studs on the (Figure 61) flanges (Figure 62) - Push the bezel in until all four studs engage with the clips. Figure 60. -
Page 52: Rackmounting The Battery Backup Unit
Rack Installation Rackmounting the Battery Backup Unit The BBU is designed to fit within an 1U rack space. DDN recommends that you install the BBU directly below its respective controller. This procedure applies to both models of BBU (5P1550GR and 1550), unless otherwise noted. -
Page 53: Figure 66. Attach Rack Rails To Rack
Rack Installation A.2.2 Procedure Follow these steps to mount the BBU into the rack: Adjust the length of the rails to fit the depth of your rack . Use two screws (Figure 66) and washers to attach the rear end. Use one screw and washer at the bottom to attach the front. -
Page 54: Figure 68. Remove Bbu Front Covers
Rack Installation Slide the BBU onto the rack rails. Use one screw and washer on each side at the front to secure the BBU to the rack (Figure 67) For model 5P1550GR, connect the battery as shown in Section A.2.3. A.2.3 Connect Battery on Model 5P1550GR The BBUs are shipped with the batteries disconnected. -
Page 55: Rackmounting The Automatic Transfer Switch
Rack Installation Rackmounting the Automatic Transfer Switch The ATS is designed to fit within an 1U rack space. For standard SFA12K installation, the ATS is mounted behind the BBU in the same rack U as the BBU. The ATS’s control buttons and status LEDs are visible from the back of the rack. -
Page 56: Figure 73. Attach Ats To Brackets
Rack Installation With the help of another person, attach the ATS to the two brackets using the four flat head screws (two screws on each side) as shown in Figure Figure 73. Attach ATS to Brackets Verify that the alignment washers are properly aligned and seated in the vertical mounting rails . -
Page 57: Appendix B Disk Enclosure Cabling
Appendix B Disk Enclosure Cabling Table 3 below lists the figure to use for each configuration. NOTE : The current release of SFA12KXi only supports 5 × SS8460 disk enclosures, see Figure 100. The cables are labeled by ports to which they will be connected. In the illustrations, the port numbers are color-coded to aid in locating matching cables. - Page 58 Disk Enclosure Cabling Table 3. Disk Enclosure Cabling Figures Configuration Enclosure Model Number of Enclosures Reference SFA12KX / SS8460 Figure 96 SFA12K-40 Figure 97 Figure 98 Figure 99 Figure 100 Figure 101 Figure 102 SFA12KXE / SS7000 Figure 103 SFA12K-20E Figure 104 Figure 105 Figure 106...
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Page 59: Figure 75. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 1 X Ss7000 Enclosure
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 75. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 1 x SS7000 Enclosure No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 4 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 0 Zone 1... -
Page 60: Figure 76. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 2 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 76. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 2 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 8 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 61: Figure 77. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 3 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 77. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 3 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 12 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 62: Figure 78. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 4 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 78. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 4 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 16 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module A I/O Module B Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 63: Figure 79. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 5 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 79. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 5 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 20 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 64: Figure 80. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 10 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 80. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 10 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required: 3-meter: 10 6-meter: 10 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 1 Controller 0 Disk Enclosure 06 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A I/O Module A I/O Module B... -
Page 65: Figure 81. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 20 × Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 81. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 20 × SS7000 Enclosures No. of Cables Required: 3-meter HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS: 10 6-meter HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS: 10 3-meter Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS for Enclosure Expansion: 20 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 11 Disk Enclosure 01... -
Page 66: Figure 82. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 1 × Ss8460 Enclosure
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 82. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 1 × SS8460 Enclosure No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 4 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. D3 DDN SFA12K (SFA OS 2.3.1) Hardware Installation &... -
Page 67: Figure 83. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 2 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 83. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 2 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 8 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module A I/O Module B Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 68: Figure 84. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 3 × Ss8460 Enclosure
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 84. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 3 × SS8460 Enclosure No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 12 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 69: Figure 85. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 4 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 85. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 4 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 16 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 70: Figure 86. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 5 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 86. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 5 x SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 20 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module A I/O Module B Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 71: Figure 87. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 10 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 87. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 10 x SS8460 Enclosures Optional—If you are using 3-meter cables only: - Remove side panels from the adjoining sides of racks. - Run cables from the back of the controllers into the channels on the right and left of each rack at the same altitude as the controller. -
Page 72: Figure 88. Sfa12K-20 Configuration With 20 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 88. SFA12K-20 Configuration with 20 x SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required: 3-meter: 10 6-meter: 10 3-meter for Enclosure Expansion: 20 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 1 Controller 0 Disk Enclosure 11 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module A I/O Module B... -
Page 73: Figure 89. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 1 X Ss7000 Enclosure
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 89. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 1 x SS7000 Enclosure No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 8 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. D3 DDN SFA12K (SFA OS 2.3.1) Hardware Installation &... -
Page 74: Figure 90. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 2 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 90. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 2 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 16 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 75: Figure 91. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 3 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 91. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 3 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 24 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 76: Figure 92. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 4 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 92. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 4 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 32 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 77: Figure 93. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 5 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 93. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 5 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 40 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module A I/O Module B Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 78: Figure 94. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 10 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 94. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 10 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required: 3-meter: 20 6-meter: 20 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 06 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A I/O Module B I/O Module A... -
Page 79: Figure 95. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 20 × Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 95. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 20 × SS7000 Enclosures No. of Cables Required: 3-meter HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS: 20 6-meter HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS: 20 3-meter Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS for Enclosure Expansion: 40 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 11 Disk Enclosure 01... -
Page 80: Figure 96. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 1 × Ss8460 Enclosure
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 96. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 1 × SS8460 Enclosure No. of HD MiniSAS to HD MiniSAS Cables Required (3-meter): 8 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. D3 DDN SFA12K (SFA OS 2.3.1) Hardware Installation &... -
Page 81: Figure 97. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 2 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 97. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 2 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD MiniSAS to HD MiniSAS Cables Required (3-meter): 16 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 82: Figure 98. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 3 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 98. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 3 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD MiniSAS to HD MiniSAS Cables Required (3-meter): 24 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 83: Figure 99. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 4 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 99. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 4 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD MiniSAS to HD MiniSAS Cables Required (3-meter): 32 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 84: Figure 100. Sfa12Kxi/12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 5 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 100. SFA12KXi/12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 5 x SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 40 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 85: Figure 101. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 10 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 101. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 10 x SS8460 Enclosures Optional—If you are using 3-meter cables only: - Remove side panels from the adjoining sides of racks. - Run cables from the back of the controllers into the channels on the right and left of each rack at the same altitude as the controller. -
Page 86: Figure 102. Sfa12Kx/12K-40 Configuration With 20 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 102. SFA12KX/12K-40 Configuration with 20 x SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required: 3-meter: 20 6-meter: 20 3-meter for Enclosure Expansion: 40 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 1 Controller 0 Disk Enclosure 11 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module A I/O Module B... -
Page 87: Figure 103. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 1 X Ss7000 Enclosure
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 103. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 1 x SS7000 Enclosure No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 4 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. D3 DDN SFA12K (SFA OS 2.3.1) Hardware Installation &... -
Page 88: Figure 104. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 2 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 104. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 2 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 8 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 89: Figure 105. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 3 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 105. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 3 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 12 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 90: Figure 106. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 4 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 106. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 4 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 16 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 91: Figure 107. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 5 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 107. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 5 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 20 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module A I/O Module B Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 92: Figure 108. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 10 X Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 108. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 10 x SS7000 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cables Required: 3-meter: 10 6-meter: 10 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 1 Controller 0 Disk Enclosure 06 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A I/O Module A I/O Module B... -
Page 93: Figure 109. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 20 × Ss7000 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 109. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 20 × SS7000 Enclosures No. of Cables Required: 3-meter HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS: 10 6-meter HD Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS: 10 3-meter Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS for Enclosure Expansion: 20 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 11 Disk Enclosure 01... -
Page 94: Figure 110. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 1 X Ss8460 Enclosure
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 110. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 1 x SS8460 Enclosure No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 4 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. D3 DDN SFA12K (SFA OS 2.3.1) Hardware Installation &... -
Page 95: Figure 111. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 2 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 111. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 2 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD MiniSAS to HD MiniSAS Cables Required (3-meter): 8 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A 96-30051-001 Rev. -
Page 96: Figure 112. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 3 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 112. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 3 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD MiniSAS to HD MiniSAS Cables Required (3-meter): 12 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module A I/O Module B Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 97: Figure 113. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 4 × Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 113. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 4 × SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD MiniSAS to HD MiniSAS Cables Required (3-meter): 16 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 02 I/O Module B I/O Module A Disk Enclosure 03... -
Page 98: Figure 114. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 5 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 114. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 5 x SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required (3-meter): 20 Zoning Configuration: 1 Controller 0 Controller 1 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module B I/O Module A Zone 1 Zone 2 No Zone Disk Enclosure 02... -
Page 99: Figure 115. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 10 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 115. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 10 x SS8460 Enclosures Optional—If you are using 3-meter cables only: - Remove side panels from the adjoining sides of racks. - Run cables from the back of the controllers into the channels on the right and left of each rack at the same altitude as the controller. -
Page 100: Figure 116. Sfa12Kxe/12K-20E Configuration With 20 X Ss8460 Enclosures
Disk Enclosure Cabling Figure 116. SFA12KXE/12K-20E Configuration with 20 x SS8460 Enclosures No. of HD Mini-SAS to HD Mini-SAS Cables Required: 3-meter: 10 6-meter: 10 3-meter for Enclosure Expansion: 20 Zoning Configuration: 0 Controller 1 Controller 0 Disk Enclosure 11 Disk Enclosure 01 I/O Module A I/O Module B... -
Page 101: Appendix C Pre-Formatted Disks
Appendix C Pre-formatted Disks This appendix provides information on proper placement of pre-formatted disks in the 60- bay and 84-bay disk enclosures when used with the SFA12KXE/12K-20E or pre-configured systems. Disk Labels Each pre-formatted disk is labeled as shown in Figure 117. -
Page 102: Enclosure Labels
Pre-formatted Disks Figure 119. 84-Bay Enclosure Disk Slot Numbering Front Chassis Enclosure Labels The enclosures used with the SFA12KXE/12K-20E or pre-configured systems are labeled as shown in Figure 120. The enclosure number is used to determine the enclosure’s position in the rack. -
Page 103: Figure 121. Enclosure Positions In Rack (Front View)
Pre-formatted Disks Figure 121. Enclosure Positions in Rack (Front View) Controller 0 Controller 1 ENCLOSURE 01 ENCLOSURE 06 ENCLOSURE 02 ENCLOSURE 07 ENCLOSURE 03 ENCLOSURE 08 ENCLOSURE 04 ENCLOSURE 09 ENCLOSURE 05 ENCLOSURE 10 Figure 122. Enclosure Positions in Rack (Front View) Controller 0 Controller 1 ENCLOSURE 01... -
Page 104: Appendix D Activate Feature License
Appendix D Activate Feature License This appendix provides information on how to generate an activation key and activate the license. From the Controllers menu, select Show Controllers. Select to display the primary controller details. Note down the controller ID. From the Enclosures menu, select Show Enclosures. Select to display the primary controller details (usually at index 0). -
Page 105: Rev. D3 Ddn Sfa12K (Sfa Os 2.3.1) Hardware Installation & Configuration Guide
Activate Feature License Enter the serial number, controller ID, and license number. Then click Activate. The feature activation key is displayed if the license is activated successfully. Note down this key. You may save and/or print a copy of the activation key. From the Subsystem menu, select Set Subsystem Attributes. - Page 106 Corporate Headquarters 9351 Deering Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311 ddn.com Phone: +1.818.700.7600 Fax: +1.818.700.7601...
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