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IBM Cloud Object Storage System
Version 3.13.1
Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual
3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01
IBM

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  • Page 1 ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System Version 3.13.1 Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 2 The information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide (provided on a DVD) This edition applies to IBM Cloud Object Storage System Slicestor 2448 and is valid until replaced by new editions. © Copyright IBM Corporation 2016, 2018.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electronic components . Trademarks . . 25 Homologation statement . . 25 Chapter 2. Specifications and requirements ... . 3 Appliance specifications Requirements . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
  • Page 4 ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 5: Figures

    . 19 Rear of appliance . 10 Removing the PSU . . 20 Front panel buttons and LEDs for the Remove the battery . . 21 appliance . . 11 Install the battery . 21 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
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  • Page 7: Tables

    . xv Appliance location considerations Space and power requirements for the HDD activity LEDs . . 11 appliance. Power supply LED meanings . 19 Operating and non-operating temperatures and humidity for the appliance . © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
  • Page 8 ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 9: Document Information

    Intended purpose and audience This manual contains the instructions for installing and maintaining this appliance. The audience for this ™ guide consists of those individuals responsible for installing IBM Cloud Object Storage System appliances. Note: v The equipment and device described for installation herein are sophisticated and relatively complex to install.
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  • Page 11: Safety And Environmental Notices

    Suitability for telecommunication environment - This product is not intended to connect directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Examples of a caution and a danger notice. Numbers in parentheses refer to message numbers in the IBM Safety Notices publication G229-9054, which is included with your product.
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  • Page 13 xiii Safety and environmental notices...
  • Page 14: Environmental Notices

    Environmental notices This information contains all of the environmental notices for IBM Systems products in English and other languages. The IBM Systems Environmental Notices (http://ibm.co/1fBgWFI) information includes statements on limitations, product information, product recycling and disposal, battery information, flat panel display, refrigeration and water-cooling systems, external power supplies, and safety data sheets.
  • Page 15: Declared Noise Emissions

    Note: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European Community Directives) may govern noise level exposure in the workplace and may apply to you and your server installation. This IBM system is available with an optional acoustical door feature that can help reduce the noise emitted from this system.
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  • Page 17: Support Information

    Support information For more information on the product or help with troubleshooting, contact IBM Support at IBMCloudStorageSupport@us.ibm.com or visit the Directory of worldwide contacts. xvii © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Appliance Safety Precautions

    Be aware of the locations of the power switch on the appliance and the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, quickly remove power from the system. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
  • Page 20: Electronic Components

    Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body. They are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Specifications And Requirements

    Table 2. Space and power requirements for the appliance Rack Weight Weight Power Model Units W (in) H (in) D (in) (lbs) W (cm) H (cm) D (cm) (kg) S2448 17.3 43.8 17.6 81.5 850 W © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
  • Page 22: Operating And Non-Operating Temperatures And Humidity For The Appliance

    Type and Usage Power cords Use only the power cords that are supplied with the appliance. Do not use another type of cord. Do not use extension cords. If extra power cords are needed, contact IBM Support. 1000BASE-T Copper Use high-quality Category 5e or 5 (CAT5e, CAT5) copper cables.
  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Install The Appliance Into A Rack

    A reliable ground must be maintained always. To ensure grounding, the rack itself must be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit, such as the use of power distribution units. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
  • Page 24: Application Installation

    2 hours before use. Identify the sections of the rack rails Several rail assemblies are provided: v Left and right slide assemblies ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 25 v Left and right cabinet section assemblies v Left and right chassis section assemblies Install the handles on the server You must install two handles on each side of the server before lifting it. CAUTION: Make sure that you have adequate support to lift the system. Releasing it before it is fixed in the rack might cause personal injury or damage the equipment.
  • Page 26: Disconnecting The Chassis Slide Assembly

    3. Repeat these steps for the other side of the chassis. Attach the rack slide rails to the rack 1. Define the "U" spacing and attach the slide, as shown in the following figure. ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 27 Figure 5. Attach the rack rails to the rack 2. Attach the front mounting bracket to the rack rail. 3. Attach the rear mounting bracket to the rack rail. Unlock the rails to insert or remove the chassis 1. With a suitable lift or with four people, align the chassis with the extended rails. 2.
  • Page 28: Unlock The Rails

    3. Press the power button that is on the bottom center of the appliance front panel. 4. To ensure that the power is on, verify that the power and network link lights are lit and listen for running fans. ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Appliance Physical Interface

    The front panel also provides the following LEDs (preceded by the callout numbers from the previous figure): 2. HDD activity LEDs (48 LEDs total) Indicate the following possible statuses: Table 6. HDD activity LEDs Status Green Offline or idle Active Flash Fail © Copyright IBM Corp. 2016, 2018...
  • Page 30: Rear Panel

    The I/O ports are color-coded per the PC 99 specification. The locations of the various I/O ports are shown in the following figure. Figure 9. Rear panel I/O ports for the appliance ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 31 Rear Loading Boot Drive Carrier LEDs At the bottom of the boot drive carrier, the left LED shows Power, and is Blue when power is on; the right LED shows Activity, and flashes green when there is activity. 10 GbE NIC Card LEDs Each SFP connector on the four-port NIC card has two LEDs.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Field Replaceable Or Upgrade Units

    Chapter 5. Field replaceable or upgrade units A number of components can be replaced or upgraded in the field. Replacement parts Contact IBM Support for replacement parts for this appliance. The following customer serviceable parts are available: v Power Supply Module...
  • Page 34: Removing A Fan

    4. Locate the failed drive in Rear Drive-Bay 0, and pinch together the two tabs to open the drive release handle. 5. Pull upward on the release handle to slide the drive tray out of the drive bay, as shown in the following figure. ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 35: Removing A Boot Drive

    Linux OS, a VGA-capable monitor, and a USB keyboard. CAUTION: The following procedure destroys any existing data on the USB flash drive. 1. Download the installation ISOs from IBM. 2. Insert the USB flash drive into the computer. 3. Determine the name of this drive.
  • Page 36: Removing A Drive Tray

    Each power supply module has three LEDs to indicate power supply status. They are marked with the following abbreviations: v AC (top LED) v DC (middle LED) ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 37: Power Supply Leds

    v ! (bottom LED) The following figure shows the LEDs. Figure 14. Power supply LEDs The LEDs are driven by internal circuitry and illuminate in an N+1 configuration even without input power. See the following table for the power supply LED meanings. Table 7.
  • Page 38: Battery Removal And Installation

    3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it. When unlocked, the battery pops out from the holder. 4. Remove the battery, as shown in the following figure. ™ IBM Cloud Object Storage System : Slicestor 2448 Appliance Manual 3409-S01/3401-S01/3403-S01...
  • Page 39: Remove The Battery

    Handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery can release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Refer to the IBM Systems Environmental Notices for battery disposal guidelines. Battery installation To install an onboard battery, follow these steps: 1.
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  • Page 41: Notices

    This information was developed for products and services offered in the US. This material might be available from IBM in other languages. However, you may be required to own a copy of the product or product version in that language in order to access it.
  • Page 42 Statements regarding IBM's future direction or intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only. All IBM prices shown are IBM's suggested retail prices, are current and are subject to change without notice. Dealer prices may vary.
  • Page 43: Trademarks

    International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.
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