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  • Page 1 Veritas Access 3340 Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 LLC or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. This product may contain third-party software for which Veritas is required to provide attribution to the third party (“Third-party Programs”). Some of the Third-party Programs are available under open source or free software licenses.
  • Page 3 Japan CustomerCare_Japan@veritas.com Documentation Make sure that you have the current version of the documentation. Each document displays the date of the last update on page 2. The latest documentation is available on the Veritas website: https://sort.veritas.com/documents Documentation feedback Your feedback is important to us. Suggest improvements or report errors or omissions to the documentation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Overview ................6 Access 3340 compute node and 5U84 storage shelves ......6 Access 3340 compute node disk drives ..........7 Access 3340 compute node control panel ........... 8 Access 3340 compute node rear panel ..........9 5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives ........

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents Appendix A Configuring the disk space after adding one or more new Expansion Storage Shelves ....76 Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the Access 3340 Appliance shell menu ............76...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Access 3340 compute node and 5U84 storage shelves The Veritas 5U84 storage shelves provide storage capacity to the two Access 3340 compute nodes. You must have a Primary Storage Shelf that connects to the compute nodes. You can use up to three optional Expansion Storage Shelves for additional storage.

  • Page 7: Access 3340 Compute Node Disk Drives

    SAS3 Expansion port for connection to Expansion Storage Shelves. The Expansion shelves contain two I/O modules for connectivity to the Primary shelf and to other Expansion shelves. Refer to the Veritas Access 3340 Appliance Product Description at the following site for details about usable storage capacity. Appliance documentation Access 3340 compute node disk drives The front panel of the compute node contains 12 disk drive slots.

  • Page 8: Access 3340 Compute Node Control Panel

    Overview Access 3340 compute node control panel The disk drive functions are as follows. Slots 0 and 1 - RAID-1 OS volume ■ Slot 2 - hot spare ■ Slots 3 through 11 - blank ■ The disk drives in the compute node do not provide usable storage capacity.

  • Page 9: Access 3340 Compute Node Rear Panel

    Overview Access 3340 compute node rear panel Number Component Description System Cold Reset Button When depressed, the System Cold Reset button (recessed, tool required) restarts and re-initializes the appliance. Veritas recommends that you do not use this button. NIC-4 Activity LED The NIC LEDs represent a network interface controller.
  • Page 10 Overview Access 3340 compute node rear panel The PCIe riser assemblies that are outlined in red are numbered 1 and 2 from right to left. Slots 1 through 6 are shown in the risers. The following list describes the numbered items.

  • Page 11: 5U84 Storage Shelf Drawers And Disk Drives

    Overview 5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives 5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives Each storage shelf includes 2 drawers with 42 disk drive slots each for a total of 84 slots. The following diagrams describe the disk layout for the top drawer and the bottom drawer.

  • Page 12: 5U84 Storage Shelf Control Panel

    Overview 5U84 storage shelf control panel Bottom drawer, rear Bottom drawer, front Disk drives are not preconfigured prior to shipping. Any drive can be placed into any slot. After you have configured the nodes and storage shelves you cannot move disk drives to new locations.
  • Page 13 Overview 5U84 storage shelf control panel Number Component Description Unit identification A numerical display that helps when setting up and maintaining multiple storage shelves. The Primary (ID) display shelf has a default value of 00. The first Expansion shelf has a value of 01. Subsequent Expansion shelves have a value of 02 and 03.

  • Page 14: 5U84 Storage Shelf Rear Panel

    Overview 5U84 storage shelf rear panel 5U84 storage shelf rear panel The rear panel of a 5U84 storage shelf contains the following components: Two I/O module slots, which contain either redundant RAID controllers or ■ Expansion modules. (Item 1) Five cooling modules (Item 2) ■...

  • Page 15: 5U84 Storage Shelf Expansion Module

    A yellow label states that port B is for attachment to a server only. You cannot use this port without permission and assistance from Veritas Technical Support. The SAS3 ports connect to the SAS port on each RAID controller on the Primary Shelf and to other Expansion Shelves.
  • Page 16 Overview Cables and connectors A security tie assures continued connection between the power cable and the storage shelf.

  • Page 17: Pre-Installation Requirements

    Chapter Pre-installation requirements This chapter includes the following topics: Customer-provided environment and supplies ■ Storage shelf shipping container contents ■ Compute node shipping container contents ■ Dimensions and determining rack locations ■ Best practices for rack installation ■ Heat dissipation guidelines ■...

  • Page 18: Storage Shelf Shipping Container Contents

    Pre-installation requirements Storage shelf shipping container contents At least one person or a mechanical lift to move the compute node. ■ Three people or a mechanical lift to move each storage shelf. ■ A magnetic Philips-head screw driver to install the storage shelf rails into the ■...

  • Page 19: Compute Node Shipping Container Contents

    Pre-installation requirements Compute node shipping container contents Each Access 3340 storage disk drive box includes one carrier with a blank. In the top drawer this blank carrier is inserted into slot 41. In the bottom drawer this blank carrier is inserted into slot 83.
  • Page 20 Pre-installation requirements Dimensions and determining rack locations Width: 48.26cm (19") ■ Length/depth: 79.38cm (31.25") ■ The compute node rails are extensible to 914mm (36in). This distance is the ■ maximum depth that is allowed between rack posts. Physical specifications for the 5U84 storage shelves include the following. Each storage shelf is 5RU high.
  • Page 21 Pre-installation requirements Dimensions and determining rack locations Compute nodes 2RU each One storage shelf, two drawers 5RU total To help you identify RU spacing, many rack manufacturers use a system of lines and sequential numbers starting at the bottom of the rack. The front and the rear of the rack are marked the same to ensure that the rails are installed straight and level.
  • Page 22 Pre-installation requirements Dimensions and determining rack locations Two compute nodes (2RU each) and one storage shelf (5RU) require 9RUs ■ of height in the rack. Two compute nodes (2RU each) and four storage shelves (5RUs) require ■ 24RUs of height in the rack. Use the rack templates to determine RU locations.

  • Page 23: Best Practices For Rack Installation

    Pre-installation requirements Best practices for rack installation The rear of each rail includes four pins that insert into the inside of the rear ■ rack post. Two screws insert into the front of the rear rack post. The screws install into the middle hole in the first and the fifth RU. Record the rack positions to help you locate them easily when mounting the hardware.

  • Page 24: Heat Dissipation Guidelines

    Note: Data centers with two-foot spaces in the front and in the back of the compute nodes are acceptable with proper cooling and ventilation. The following requirements ensure sufficient cooling to the devices. Veritas requires that you install the devices in a National Engineering ■ Manufacturer's Association (NEMA)-certified or equivalent rack.

  • Page 25: Cable Length Verification

    Pre-installation requirements Cable length verification Refer to the Access 3340 Appliance Product Description for specifications about temperature and cooling. Appliance documentation site Cable length verification Before you install and connect the hardware, be sure to verify that you have the correct length of cables for your setup.
  • Page 26 Pre-installation requirements Prerequisites for IPMI configuration HTTPS 5120 RMM ISO/CD 5123 RMM floppy 5124 5127 5900 KVM CLI 7578 RMM CLI 7582 Note: If you have a private internal network, remember to configure the settings accordingly in your network address translation (NAT). The remote management port must be configured as a DHCP or static address.

  • Page 27: Hardware Installation Procedures

    Configuring the IPMI port from the Access Appliance shell menu ■ Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface ■ Overview This chapter describes the procedures to install two Access 3340 compute nodes, one 5U84 Primary Shelf, and up to three optional 5U84 Expansion Shelves.

  • Page 28: Installing A Storage Shelf

    The rear of the shelf is heavier than the front of the shelf. To install the storage shelf rails Veritas recommends that two people install the rails. One person works at the back of the rack and one person is at the front of the rack.
  • Page 29 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf The storage shelf rails are extended to full length in the shipping container. It is easier to install the rails when they are at their shortest length. Use the four adjuster screws on the inside of the rail to increase or decrease the rail length.
  • Page 30 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Use the rack templates that are provided with the hardware. One side of the template shows the front of the rail. The other side of the template shows the rear of the rail. The template shows the five rack units (RUs) to scale.
  • Page 31 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Start with the left rail. Place the rail pins inside the front of the rack.
  • Page 32 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Extend the rail assembly to enable the rear rail pins to engage. Verify that the pins are fully seated in the holes in the rack posts. Secure the four adjuster screws as needed. Do not over-torque. Repeat the process for the right rail.
  • Page 33 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Identify the three different types of screws. Descriptions of the screws are provided in the following table. Number Description Rack location(s) Rail location(s) Long fastening screw with two washers Front: Center holes in first and Front: Top and bottom holes.
  • Page 34 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Install the medium-sized clamping screws from the outside of the rack posts so that they engage the rails and the rack. The front of the rail requires one clamping screw in the center hole of the center The rear of the rail requires two clamping screws.
  • Page 35 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Remove the hub caps from both sides of the front of the storage shelf. The caps snap off without any tools. Warning: The shelf weighs 61.56kg (135.72lbs) without disk drives. Use a mechanical lift or have at least three people hold the lifting straps. Do not discard the straps in case you need to move the shelf later.
  • Page 36 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Locate the lock tabs on the left and right rear corners of the storage shelf chassis.
  • Page 37 Hardware installation procedures Installing a storage shelf Insert a small screw through the lock tab into the hole in the triangular end of the rail. Secure the screw. On the front of the storage shelf reattach the left and the right hub caps. The left cap contains the control panel.

  • Page 38: Installing Disk Drives Into A Storage Shelf

    Hardware installation procedures Installing disk drives into a storage shelf Installing disk drives into a storage shelf The Primary Storage Shelf and the Expansion Storage Shelf use 10-TB disk drives. Note: It is helpful to have two people install the disks. Both people can move the latches to unlock the carriers.
  • Page 39 Hardware installation procedures Installing disk drives into a storage shelf Locate and open the box or boxes that contain the Disk Drive In Carrier (DDIC) units. All carriers contain a 10GB disk drive except for the carriers in slots 41 and 83 which contain blanks.
  • Page 40 Hardware installation procedures Installing disk drives into a storage shelf After unlocking all of the carriers, install each carrier into the bottom drawer. Do the following for each of the carriers that you want to install: Insert the carrier into one slot and push it down until it stops. ■...

  • Page 41: Installing The Compute Node Rack Rails

    Engage the anti-tamper locks as needed. Installing the compute node rack rails Veritas recommends the following. The compute node requires two RUs of space. Install the node in the space that ■ is directly above the storage shelves.
  • Page 42 Hardware installation procedures Installing the compute node rack rails To install the compute node rails Identify the front and the rear of each rail. The following illustration shows the front of the left-hand and the right-hand rails. The front of the left rail is labeled A.
  • Page 43 Hardware installation procedures Installing the compute node rack rails Place one rail inside the rack. The rack holes and the rail pins should match the template. ■ Use the same 1RU space and holes in the front and the rear of the rack. ■...
  • Page 44 Hardware installation procedures Installing the compute node rack rails Insert a washer and a screw into the middle hole of the top RU in the rear of the rack. Repeat steps through for the other rail. Identify the three different rails in each rail assembly. Components in this illustration are as follows.
  • Page 45 Hardware installation procedures Installing the compute node rack rails Pull the white tab forward to release the inner rail from the outer and the intermediate rail.

  • Page 46: Installing The Compute Node Into A Rack

    Hardware installation procedures Installing the compute node into a rack Separate the inner rail from the other rail components in the rack. Attach the inner rail to the left and the right sides of the chassis at the four attachment locations. The rails click into place when properly installed.
  • Page 47 Hardware installation procedures Installing the compute node into a rack Slide the blue tab forward to unlock the intermediate rail. Pull the intermediate portion of rail the rail forward. Ensure that the ball bearing retainer on the intermediate rail is locked forward. Note: You do not need to extend the rails as far as they can possibly extend.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Hardware To Two Nodes

    Secure the captive screws on the compute node ears. Connecting the hardware to two nodes This section provides cabling information for a Veritas Access 3340 Appliance that includes two compute nodes, one Primary Storage Shelf, and up to three Expansion Storage Shelves.
  • Page 49 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes Each compute node is connected to the Primary Storage Shelf with four SAS3 cables. The compute nodes connect to each other with two Ethernet cables. The Primary shelf has a single SAS3 port on the left side of each RAID controller I/O module.
  • Page 50 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes Identify the SAS3 ports in slot 1 and slot 4 of the compute node that is closest to the Primary shelf. The ports in each slot are labeled 3, 2, 1, and 0 from left to right. Identify the four SAS3 ports in each Primary shelf controller.
  • Page 51 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On the compute node that is closest to the Primary shelf connect Slot 1, Port 3 to controller B, Port 2 on the Primary shelf. The blue tab on the SAS3 cable must point up towards the top of the shelf.
  • Page 52 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes...
  • Page 53 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On the same compute node connect Slot 1, Port 2 to controller A, Port 2 on the Primary shelf.
  • Page 54 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On the same compute node connect Slot 4, Port 3 to controller B, Port 3 on the Primary shelf.
  • Page 55 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On the same compute node connect Slot 4, Port 2 to controller A, Port 3 on the Primary shelf.
  • Page 56 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On the other compute node connect Slot 1, Port 3 to controller B, Port 0 on the Primary shelf.
  • Page 57 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On this compute node connect Slot 1, Port 2 to controller A, Port 0 on the Primary shelf.
  • Page 58 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On this compute node connect Slot 4, Port 3 to controller B, Port 1 on the Primary shelf.
  • Page 59 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes On this compute node connect Slot 4, Port 2 to controller A, Port 1 on the Primary shelf. Use the following procedure to connect Expansion Storage Shelves to the Primary shelf. “To connect Expansion Storage Shelves to a Primary shelf”...
  • Page 60 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes Connect the other end of the SAS3 cables to port A in each of the I/O ■ modules in the Expansion shelf. The blue tab on the cable must face down in the Expansion shelf.
  • Page 61 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes Do the following if you have two Expansion shelves. Connect one end of the two SAS3 cables to the SAS3 port on the left hand ■ side of each RAID controller in the Primary shelf. Connect the other end of the SAS3 cable in RAID controller A to port A in ■...
  • Page 62 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes Connect port C in I/O module A of the upper Expansion shelf to port A in ■ I/O module A of the lower Expansion shelf. Connect port A in I/O module B of the upper Expansion shelf to port C in ■...
  • Page 63 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the hardware to two nodes Connect the other end of the SAS3 cable in RAID controller B to port A in ■ the right-hand I/O module in the lowest Expansion shelf. Connect port C in I/O module A of the upper Expansion shelf to port A in ■...

  • Page 64: Connecting To The Network

    Hardware installation procedures Connecting to the network Connecting to the network This section provides information about connecting the network ports on both compute nodes to your network. Network ports on the rear panel of the compute node are shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 65 Appliance management ■ Veritas recommends using the IPMI port to establish remote access to the appliance. The private network address for the eth0/NIC1 port is reserved to provide a direct connection from a laptop to perform the initial configuration. NIC1 (eth0) is typically not connected to your network environment.

  • Page 66: Connecting The Power Cords To The Hardware

    Plug an Ethernet cable into the IPMI port on each node. Plug the other end of each Ethernet cable into a network switch. Refer to the Veritas Access Appliance Getting Started Guide for details about the initial configuration requirements and procedures.
  • Page 67 Hardware installation procedures Connecting the power cords to the hardware On each storage shelf, connect a power cord to each power supply socket. Connect the other end of each cord to a different PDU socket.

  • Page 68: Turning On The Hardware And Verifying Operation

    Hardware installation procedures Turning on the hardware and verifying operation Verify that your power cable connections match the connections in the following diagram. Turning on the hardware and verifying operation The hardware components must be turned on in a specific sequence to ensure correct communication between them.
  • Page 69 Hardware installation procedures Turning on the hardware and verifying operation Expansion Storage Shelves (if installed) ■ Primary Storage Shelf ■ Compute node(s) ■ To turn on the components and verify operation Verify that the following cables are connected properly and securely: Ethernet cables between two nodes.
  • Page 70 Hardware installation procedures Turning on the hardware and verifying operation Verify that the Power OK LEDs on both power supplies are green. Number Description PSU failure AC failure Power OK Verify that the Power on (standby) LED on the front, left, of the shelf is green. Turn on the next Expansion shelf and let it initialize.

  • Page 71: Configuring The Ipmi Port From The Access Appliance Shell Menu

    Hardware installation procedures Configuring the IPMI port from the Access Appliance shell menu Verify that the Power On LED on the control panel on the front of the shelf ■ is green. If you have three Expansion shelves, turn on the third shelf. Verify that the Power OK LEDs on the power supply modules are green.
  • Page 72 Hardware installation procedures Configuring the IPMI port from the Access Appliance shell menu Before starting the IPMI configuration, obtain the following information for the appliance for which you want to configure the IPMI: IP address IP address for the remote management port so that the default static IP address of the remote management port can be changed.
  • Page 73 Use a Cat5 or a Cat6 cable to connect the remote management port to the network. Make sure you can reach the Veritas Remote Management Console over the network by using the new address in a web browser. The appliance is ready for initial configuration. See the Access Appliance Appliance Initial Configuration Guide for the appropriate platform for information about initial configuration requirements and procedures.

  • Page 74: Accessing And Using The Veritas Remote Management Interface

    Management interface The IPMI web interface is known as Veritas Remote Management interface. You can use Veritas Remote Management interface to log on to the Access Appliance shell menu. Note: The built-in alert configuration tools in the Veritas Remote Management interface are not supported.
  • Page 75 Hardware installation procedures Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface A JViewer application opens that enables you to remotely monitor and control the appliance. This application requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 6.0 or later. Install Java (as needed).

  • Page 76: Adding The Disk Space Of An Expansion Storage Shelf From The Access 3340 Appliance Shell Menu

    Expansion Storage Shelves This appendix includes the following topics: Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the Access 3340 ■ Appliance shell menu Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage...
  • Page 77 Configuring the disk space after adding one or more new Expansion Storage Shelves Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the Access 3340 Appliance shell menu Type and press Enter. ■ Scan The scan takes a couple of minutes to complete.

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