Page 1 User’s Guide Quantum F2000 6-68750-01 Rev A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
F2000 and NVMe Benefits ........5...
Page 4 Power On a Canister ........43 Identify an F2000 System in a Rack ......47 Check the Status of a Canister.
Page 5 Chapter 4 F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ESD Precautions......... . 68 Chassis Replacement .
Page 6 Remove an SSD Assembly ......175 Install an SSD Assembly ......178 Glossary Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 7 Preface This manual introduces the Quantum F2000 and includes the following information: • System description • Component overviews • Basic operations • Customer replaceable unit (CRU) instructions Audience This manual is written for F2000: • System users • System administrators •...
Page 8 BMC Web UI, access and download logs, power off/on system canisters, and locate the system serial number. • Chapter 4, F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) provides removal and installation procedures for CRUs. •...
Page 9 • Left side of the system — Refers to the left side as you face the component being described. Product Safety Quantum will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized Statements use of the product. The user assumes all risk in this aspect.
Page 10 Preface Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 11 Guide step-by-step hardware installation and system configuring procedures for the F2000 For the most up to date information on the F2000, see: http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/Index.aspx Contacts For information about contacting Quantum, including Quantum office locations, go to: http://www.quantum.com/aboutus/contactus/index.aspx Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 12: Getting More Information Or Help
Online Service accounts are free from Quantum. That account can also be used to access Quantum’s Knowledge Base, a comprehensive repository of product support information. Get started at: http://www.quantum.com/customercenter/ For further assistance, or if training is desired, contact the Quantum Customer Support Center: North America 1-800-284-5101 (toll free) +1-720-249-5700...
Page 13 StorageCare Guardian Securely links Quantum hardware and the diagnostic data from the surrounding storage ecosystem to Quantum's Global Services Team for faster, more precise root cause diagnosis. StorageCare Guardian is simple to set up through the Internet and provides secure, two-way communications with Quantum’s Secure Service Center.
Page 14 Preface Worldwide End-User For more information on the Quantum Worldwide End-User Standard Product Warranty Limited Product Warranty: http://www.quantum.com/serviceandsupport/warrantyinformation/ index.aspx Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 15: F2000 System Description
Chapter 1 F2000 System Description This chapter provides an overview of the Quantum F2000 array and its components and includes the following sections: • Product Overview on page 2 • F2000 in a StorNext Shared Storage Environment on page 3 •...
Page 16: Product Overview
Relative to traditional solid state drive (SSD) and hard disk drive (HDD) storage arrays, the F2000 is orders of magnitude faster, enables users to move from Fibre Channel (FC) SAN infrastructures to Ethernet infrastructures without giving up performance, and gains back racks of data center space.
Page 17: F2000 In A Stornext Shared Storage Environment
F2000 in a StorNext Shared Storage Environment F2000 in a StorNext Shared Storage Environment With the F2000 in a StorNext shared storage environment, users access data directly from the storage—either on the SAN or on an IP network— without the bottlenecks associated with current storage and networking technologies.
Page 18: Quantum Cloud Storage Platform
Chapter 1: F2000 System Description Quantum Cloud Storage Platform Quantum Cloud Storage Platform The Quantum Cloud Storage Platform is the software that powers the F2000. Quantum’s Cloud Storage Platform is a software-defined storage platform that was designed specifically for video and other large unstructured data sets.
Page 19: F2000 And Nvme Benefits
8K content, the F2000 supports all these workflows and more. It does this by taking advantage of NVMe performance and parallelism. Designed for the Future NVMe inherently provides direct access to storage and massive parallelism to unlock the true performance of flash.
Page 20: Sas Architecture Vs Nvme Architecture
Chapter 1: F2000 System Description F2000 and NVMe Benefits SAS Architecture vs In SAS architecture, all CPU-cores have to go through a single SAS HBA NVMe Architecture for storage access, which creates a central bottleneck for all I/O. With NVMe architecture, there is no central bottleneck for I/O. Every CPU-core can talk to every device.
Page 21: F2000 Hardware Overview
Chapter 1: F2000 System Description F2000 Hardware Overview F2000 Hardware Overview The F2000 is a 2U, dual-node server with two hot-swappable canisters and up to 24 dual-ported NVMe drives. Each canister can access all 24 NVMe drives, and each canister includes processing power, memory, and connectivity specifically designed for the highest performance and availability.
Page 22: Capacity
Chapter 1: F2000 System Description F2000 Hardware Overview Capacity The F2000 array holds up to 24 dual-ported NVMe SSDs, and is available in three capacity points: • 46 TB (24 x 1.92 TB) • 92 TB (24 x 3.84 TB) •...
Page 23: F2000 Component Overviews
Chapter 2 F2000 Component Overviews This chapter describes the individual components that make up the F2000 system and includes the following sections: • Front Components on page 10 • Rear Components on page 11 • System LEDs on page 13 •...
Page 24: Front Components
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews Front Components Front Components The front of the F2000 contains a drive bay that includes 24 Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Solid State Drives (SSDs). The SSDs are numbered from 1 to 24 going left-to-right. The drive slot...
Page 25: Rear Components
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews Rear Components Rear Components The rear layout of the F2000 includes redundant power supply units (PSUs) and redundant canisters. The top canister and bottom canister contain the same input/output ports and the same number of PCIe slots. However, the top canister is inverted when compared to the bottom.
Page 26 Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews Rear Components Item Description Port 1, 10 GbE (RJ45) Port 2, 10 GbE (RJ45) VGA Port (DB-15) Port 3, 10 GbE (RJ45) Port 4, 10 GbE (RJ45) Dual USB 3.0 ports Note: Fibre Channel cards are shown installed in PCIe slots 1 and 2 in Figure 7.
Page 27: System Leds
16 Front Chassis LEDs The front chassis LEDs are available on the left side of the system and are visible with or without the Quantum bezel installed. See Figure 8 an example of the LEDs with the bezel installed.
Page 28: Rear Canister Leds
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews System LEDs Rear Canister LEDs The rear canister LEDs are available on both canisters. The bottom canister LEDs are located on the lower-left of the canister. The top canister is inverted, so the LEDs on that canister are located at the top- right of the canister.
Page 29: Psu Led
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews System LEDs PSU LED The PSU Fault led is located in the same position on PSU A and PSU B. Figure 10 for the location and description of the LED. Figure 10 PSU LED Location...
Page 30: Ssd Leds
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews System LEDs SSD LEDs The SSD LEDs are located at the top of the SSD drive carrier. See Figure 11 for the locations and descriptions of each LED. Figure 11 SSD LED Locations Item Action...
Page 31: Canister Description
The redundancy of the canisters is designed so that the system can run on one canister in the event that the other canister fails. The canisters can be hot-swapped to ensure that the F2000 is always available. Refer to Figure 12 for an overview of the canister components.
Page 32: Chassis Description
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews Chassis Description Chassis Description The chassis is the primary housing that contains and connects all of the F2000 components. The chassis is 2U in height and contains the drive bay, located at the front, which houses all 24 of the data SSDs. The rear of the chassis...
Page 33: Fan Module Description
Fan Module Description The fan module is a grouping of two fans and provides the primary cooling for the F2000. The fan module is installed inside the canister in close proximity to the canister components to provide efficient cooling to system components.
Page 34: Interface Card Descriptions
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews Interface Card Descriptions Interface Card Descriptions An F2000 array can include one of the following Fibre Channel (FC) or Ethernet interface card configurations: • 4 x 32 Gb FC, Dual-Port, QLogic 2742 cards per system (see Figure 15).
Page 35 Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews Interface Card Descriptions Figure 16 100 GbE Dual-Port Mellanox ConnectX-5 Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 36: Pib Canister Description
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews PIB Canister Description PIB Canister Description The Power Interface Board (PIB) canister houses the PIB that extends the connection of the PSU to the midplane. The PIB canister contains a PSU connector that attaches to the PIB. The other end of the PIB canister contains a card edge connection that fits into a midplane connector.
Page 37: Psu Description
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews PSU Description PSU Description The F2000 contains two redundant, hot-swappable 2000 W power supply units (PSUs). Each PSU requires an input voltage of between 200- 240 AC. The PSUs are 80 Plus™ Platinum certified, and utilize C14 power cable receptacles.
Page 38 Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews PSU Description Figure 18 PSU Components Item Description Latch Release Lever Power Receptacle Handle Connector Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 39: Rack Rails Description
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews Rack Rails Description Rack Rails Description The F2000 is attached to a rack using two rack-mounted rails that allow for the redundant canisters to be pulled out of the rear of the chassis for servicing (see Figure 19).
Page 40: Ssd Assembly Description
Chapter 2: F2000 Component Overviews SSD Assembly Description SSD Assembly Description The SSD assembly is comprised of two parts: SSD and drive carrier. See Figure 20 to identify the main components of the SSD assembly. Figure 20 SSD Assembly Components...
Page 41: F2000 Basic Operations
Power Off a Canister/System on page 39 • Power On a Canister on page 43 • Identify an F2000 System in a Rack on page 47 • Check the Status of a Canister on page 49 • Check the System Inventory of a Canister on page 50 •...
Page 42: Use The Bmc Web Ui
Use the BMC Web UI Use the BMC Web UI Each F2000 canister uses an embedded web server called the BMC Web UI to handle out-of-band (OOB) management. This user interface is designed to easily control power, access reports/logs, and create/update new users.
Page 43: Bmc Web Ui Overview
Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Use the BMC Web UI BMC Web UI Overview The BMC Web UI contains the main sections listed in Figure 21 page 29. Figure 21 BMC Web UI Overview Item Description Quick Button Menu Navigation Menu...
Page 44: Access The Bmc Web Ui
Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Use the BMC Web UI the page they are on. The User button provides quick access to profile settings and a Sign out option. Navigation Menu The Navigation Menu allows the user to navigate to all of the features available in the BMC Web UI.
Page 45 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Use the BMC Web UI Figure 22 F2000 Rear View - IPMI/BMC Port on Canister A Item Description IPMI/BMC port on the bottom canister IPMI/BMC port on the top canister Configure Laptop Network Settings for Direct Connections Complete one of the following two procedures, depending on whether you are using a Windows or Mac notebook computer.
Page 46 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Use the BMC Web UI 6 Select Use the following IP address and then enter the following information: • IP address: 192.168.17.10 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 7 Click OK, and then click Close. Wait at least two minutes for the computer to set the IP addresses on the local computer.
Page 47 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Use the BMC Web UI The Web UI Welcome to BMC page appears (see Figure 23). BMC Web UI Figure 23 Login Screen 2 Log in to the BMC Web UI. The default credentials are: •...
Page 48 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Use the BMC Web UI Figure 24 BMC Web UI Dashboard Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 49: Create Users Or Update User Settings
Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Create Users or Update User Settings Create Users or Update User Settings The BMC Web UI allows you to update the default admin user credentials and create additional users. To update the admin user account settings or create a new user: 1 From the BMC Web UI Dashboard, click Settings from the left menu.
Page 50 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Create Users or Update User Settings Figure 26 User Management Configuration Page 3 Do one of the following: • Click an existing user account card, such as admin, to update an existing account. • Click an unassigned user card to create a new user account.
Page 51 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Create Users or Update User Settings Figure 27 User Management Configuration Page (Example) Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 52 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Create Users or Update User Settings 4 Enter or update the following user account settings: • Change Password: Select to change or enter a password. Selecting the setting enables the following: • Password Size: Select either 16 bytes or 20 bytes.
Page 53: Power Off A Canister/System
PSUs. Power Off If you power off the entire F2000 system (both canisters), be sure to Considerations stop all I/O from clients to avoid data loss. Power Off Procedure To power off a single canister or power off the entire system: 1 Access the BMC Web UI for a canister.
Page 54 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Power Off a Canister/System Figure 28 Power Control Page 3 Verify that you are powering down the correct canister. You can do this by identifying the specific canister listed on the screen in the Current Canister Position information: •...
Page 55 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Power Off a Canister/System Figure 29 F2000 Rear - Canister Locations Item Description Bottom canister Top canister 4 Under Host is currently on, select Power Off to power off the canister. Note: Do not use the Power Cycle, Hard Reset, or ACPI Shutdown options.
Page 56 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Power Off a Canister/System Figure 30 Fault LED on the Front of System and Rear of the Bottom Canister Item Action System Amber solid: Fault conditions exist Fault Canister Amber solid: Fault conditions in canister...
Page 57: Power On A Canister
Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Power On a Canister 7 Do one of the following: • If you need to power off just one canister, the process is complete. • If you need to power off the entire system, then you must...
Page 58 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Power On a Canister Figure 31 Power Control Page 3 Verify that you are powering on the correct canister. You can do this by identifying the specific canister listed on the screen in the Current Canister Position information: •...
Page 59 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Power On a Canister Figure 32 F2000 Rear - Canister Locations Item Description Bottom canister Top canister 4 Under Host is currently off, select Power On to power on the canister. Note: Do not use the Power Cycle, Hard Reset, or ACPI Shutdown options.
Page 60 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Power On a Canister Figure 33 Power LED on the Front of System and Rear of the Bottom Canister Item Action System Power Green solid: Power on Canister Power Green solid: Canister power on Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 61: Identify An F2000 System In A Rack
Identify an F2000 System in a Rack Identify an F2000 System in a Rack You may need to identify the F2000 when installed in a crowded data center rack. You can do this by turning on the blue Identify LED on the front of the chassis using the BMC Web UI.
Page 62 The system displays a dialog window with the message “Are you sure to perform this operation? 5 Click OK. 6 Go to the front of the rack where the F2000 is installed and locate the F2000 with the illuminated blue Identify LED (see Figure 35).
Page 63: Check The Status Of A Canister
Check the Status of a Canister Check the Status of a Canister If you see a Fault LED illuminated on the front of the F2000 or on the back of the F2000 on a particular canister, you can check the status of the canister sensors for information about a component failure.
Page 64: Check The System Inventory Of A Canister
Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Check the System Inventory of a Canister 3 Check the state of the components. The example in Figure 36 shows FAN0_STATUS and FAN1_STATUS with a state other than Normal, which indicates a problem with the fans.
Page 65 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Check the System Inventory of a Canister Figure 37 Sensor Inventory Information Page - Block Diagram View 3 Click on a CPU or DIMM component for more details about the component. Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 66 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Check the System Inventory of a Canister 4 Select Layout View to see the layout of the CPUs and DIMMs in the canister (see Figure 38 on page 52). There are four DIMMs installed in each canister. Populated DIMM slots are shown in green.
Page 67: View And Download Logs
View and Download If you contact Quantum Technical Support for help, they may request the IPMI Event Log that you download and provide the IPMI Event Log for both F2000 canisters. To access and download the IMPI Event Log: 1 Access the BMC Web UI for a canister.
Page 68 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations View and Download Logs Figure 39 IPMI Event Log Page 4 Use the following filters to filter the log data as needed: • Filter by Date: allows you to select a start and end date for the log data.
Page 69: View The Audit Log
Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations View and Download Logs View the Audit Log The Audit log can be used to troubleshoot the system by identifying who has accessed the BMC Web UI over a specific period of time. For example, each time a user logs into the BMC Web UI, the system saves the IP address, user account, login date/time, and logout date/time to the log.
Page 70: Create And Download A F2000 Support Bundle
If you contact Quantum Technical Support for help, they may request F2000 Support Bundle that you download and provide the Support Bundle for both F2000 canisters. You will need the following tools to create and download an F2000 Support Bundle: • PuTTY (or similar SSH tool) •...
Page 71 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations View and Download Logs Figure 42 Interface Menu 4 Use your Down Arrow key to select Support Bundle and press Enter. The system displays the Support Bundle screen (see Figure 43). Figure 43 Support Bundle Screen 5 Write down the location of the support bundle.
Page 72 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations View and Download Logs 6 Open WinSCP and complete the following fields: • File protocol: SCP • Host name: use management IP address for the canister (top canister or bottom canister) • User name: root •...
Page 73 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations View and Download Logs Figure 45 WinSCP Screen 8 In the right pane of the WinSCP screen, click the Parent directory icon to get to the root-level directory folder (see Figure 46). Figure 46 WinSCP Parent Directory Icon 9 Click the /tmp folder.
Page 74 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations View and Download Logs 10 Identify the support bundle file. It will have a file name similar to esos_support_pkg-xxxxxxxxxx.tgz (see Figure 47). Figure 47 WinSCP Support Bundle File Name 11 Right-click on file name and select Download.
Page 75 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations View and Download Logs Figure 48 WinSCP Download Window 12 Browse to a location on your computer to save the file and click OK to transfer the file. Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 76: Locate The System Serial Number
Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Locate the System Serial Number Locate the System Serial Number You will need your F2000 system serial number when you contact Quantum Technical Support. Use one of the following methods to locate the system serial number: •...
Page 77: Locate The System Serial Number In The Software
1 Use PuTTY, or similar tool, to open an SSH connection to a canister using the canister’s management IP address. 2 Log in to the Quantum Cloud Storage Platform TUI using the root username and password. Note: The default root password is “esos”. This password should have been changed during the installation of the F2000.
Page 78 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Locate the System Serial Number Figure 51 Quantum Cloud Storage Platform TUI 3 Press the i key to display the Interface menu (see Figure 52 page 64). Figure 52 Interface Menu 4 Use your Down Arrow key to select Exit to Shell and press Enter.
Page 79 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Locate the System Serial Number Figure 53 ipmitool fru Output Example 7 Press Shift + Page Up to scroll up through the output to locate the FRU Device Description : Builtin FRU Device (ID 0) section.
Page 80 Chapter 3: F2000 Basic Operations Locate the System Serial Number Figure 54 F2000 System Serial Number Location Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 81: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)
Chapter 4 F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) This chapter describes how to remove and replace customer replaceable units (CRUs) in an F2000 array and includes the following sections: • ESD Precautions on page 68 • Chassis Replacement on page 69 •...
Page 82: Esd Precautions
The unit must be grounded in accordance with all local/regional and national electrical codes. Some components within the F2000 array contain static-sensitive parts. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the system is not exposed to ESD while handling components or servicing the unit.
Page 83: Chassis Replacement
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Chassis Replacement This section describes how to replace an F2000 chassis and includes the following information: • Required Tools • Chassis Replacement Considerations • Remove and Install a Chassis on page 70...
Page 84: Remove And Install A Chassis
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Remove and Install a Removing and installing a chassis requires you to complete the Chassis following procedures in the order presented: Power Off the System on page 70 Disconnect the Cables from the System...
Page 85 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Note: For instructions on how to access the BMC Web UI, refer to Access the BMC Web UI on page 30 Chapter 3, F2000 Basic Operations. 3 On the BMC Web UI Dashboard, click Power Control in the navigation menu.
Page 86 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement A dialog window appears with the following question: “Are you sure to perform this operation?” 5 Click OK to power off the canister. The system displays the following message: “Performing Power Action, Please wait”...
Page 87 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Item Action Canister Amber solid: Fault conditions in canister exist Fault 6 Disconnect the CAT6A Ethernet cable from the IPMI/BMC port on the canister. 7 Connect the CAT6A Ethernet cable to the IPMI/BMC port on the...
Page 88 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Figure 59 PSU Receptacle Locations at the Rear of the System Item Description Power supply unit (PSU) A Power supply unit (PSU) B 2 Detach the cable retention clips from the power cables on PSU A...
Page 89 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement For example, the cable you disconnected from Port 1 in the top canister could be labeled “p1top”. Figure 61 Port 1 on the Top Canister and Bottom Canister Item Description Port 1 on the bottom canister...
Page 90 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement 6 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, disconnect the FC cables from the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the top canister and PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the bottom canister (see Figure 62 page 75).
Page 91 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Remove the Failed Chassis from the Rack To remove the failed chassis: 1 Locate the black screws that are installed below the thumbscrews on the front of the chassis. There is one screw on each side of the chassis.
Page 92 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement 4 Loosen the thumbscrews by turning them counterclockwise until they are free of the rail connection (see Figure 66). Figure 66 Thumbscrews the Front of the Chassis Caution: Two people are needed to lift and move the chassis.
Page 93 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Locate the New Chassis 1 Locate the new chassis and unpack it from the box, if necessary. 2 Place the new chassis on an ESD-protected surface next to the failed chassis.
Page 94 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement b Remove the PSU by pulling on the PSU handle until it is clear of the PSU bay (see Figure 69) and set aside. Figure 69 Removing the PSU c Repeat...
Page 95 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement b Grasp the gray tab firmly and carefully pull the PIB canister until the card edge comes out of the midplane (see Figure 70). Figure 70 Removing the PIB Canister c Pull the PIB canister clear of the chassis and set aside.
Page 96 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement b Slowly slide the PIB canister into the chassis until the card edge touches the midplane connector (see Figure 71). Figure 71 Installing the PIB Canister c Press the PIB canister into the midplane connector.
Page 97 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement b Slide the PSU into the slot until it seats properly into the chassis (see Figure 72). Figure 72 Installing the PSU Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 98 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement 5 Remove the SSD assemblies from the failed chassis and install them into the new chassis. a Release the drive assembly by pressing the latch release button on the drive carrier and lowering the drive carrier handle until it...
Page 99 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement c Slowly insert the drive assembly into the same drive slot number in the new chassis using the drive carrier release until the drive release engages (see Figure 75). Figure 75 SSD Assembly...
Page 100 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement e Repeat Step a on page 84 through Step d on page 85 to remove the remaining 23 SSD assemblies from the failed chassis and install them into the new chassis.
Page 101 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement b Unlatch the bottom canister by pulling both of the handles out from the chassis. Figure 78 Unlatching a Canister (Bottom Canister Example) Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 102 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement c Remove the canister by grasping the edges of the canister and pulling it clear of the chassis (see Figure 79). Figure 79 Remove a Canister (Bottom Canister Example) d Install the bottom canister into the new chassis by lining up the canister with the same canister slot in the new chassis.
Page 103 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement e Carefully slide the canister into the slot with both latch handles in the open position until the latch handles begin to engage (see Figure 80). Figure 80 Install a Canister (Bottom Canister Example) Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 104 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement f Rotate the latch handles into the chassis until the are fully engaged (see Figure 80). Figure 81 Latching the Canister (Bottom Canister Example) g Repeat Step a on page 86 through...
Page 105 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Install the Chassis into the Rack To install the chassis into the rack: 1 Line up the chassis with the rack-mounted rails and slide the chassis into the rack until the it is seated against the rack-mounted rails (see Figure 82).
Page 106 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement 3 Tighten the thumbscrews by turning them clockwise until snug (see Figure 83). Figure 83 Tightening the Thumbscrews 4 Further secure the chassis by installing the provided black screws into the bottom holes (see Figure 84).
Page 107 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Connect the Cables to the System To connect the cables: 1 From the rear of the chassis, connect the appropriate CAT6A Ethernet cables to Port 1 on the top canister and Port 1 on the...
Page 108 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Item Description Bottom canister PCIe slot locations. Top canister PCIe slot locations. 3 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, connect the FC cables to the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the top canister and the...
Page 109 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Note: Quantum recommends connecting each power cord to a separate AC circuit to ensure system availability in case of a power failure. The system will automatically start up about 20 seconds after power is applied.
Page 110 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Figure 89 Cable Retention Clips 7 Slide the retention clips forward until they stop near the cable connector. Doing this will ensure that the retention clips function properly in the event the cable is yanked (see Figure 90).
Page 111 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement Verify the System is Up and Running To verify the system: 1 Using a CAT6A Ethernet cable, connect a notebook computer to the IPMI/BMC port on the top canister (see Figure 91).
Page 112 97 through Step 3 to verify the bottom canister is functioning properly. Install the Bezel To install the bezel: 1 Locate the Quantum bezel that you previously set aside (see Figure 94). Figure 93 Quantum Bezel Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 113 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Chassis Replacement 2 Attach the bezel to the four mounting posts at the front of the chassis (see Figure 94). Figure 94 Chassis Front View - Bezel Mounting Post locations Item Description Long mounting posts Short mounting posts Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 114: Fan Module Replacement
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Fan Module Replacement This section describes how to replace a fan module and includes the following information: • Required Tools • Fan Module Replacement Considerations • Identify a Failed Fan Module •...
Page 115 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement When a fan module fails and needs to be replaced, you need to identify which canister contains the failed fan module and locate the fan module within the canister. You can identify which canister contains a failed fan module by viewing the Sensor Reading page in the BMC Web UI for both canisters.
Page 116: Remove A Fan Module
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Fan0 and Fan1 comprise a single fan module. This fan module is located in fan slot 1. See figure Figure 96 for all five fan slot locations within a canister along with the fan names that display in the BMC Web UI.
Page 117 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 97 IPMI/BMC Port Locations Item Description IPMI/BMC port on the bottom canister IPMI/BMC port on the top canister b Access the BMC Web UI. Note: For instructions on how to access the BMC Web UI,...
Page 118 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 98 Power Control Page 3 Select Power Off and click Perform Action. A dialog window appears with the following question: “Are you sure to perform this operation?” 4 Click OK to power off the canister.
Page 119 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 99 Fault LED on the Front of System and Rear of the Canister Item Action System Amber solid: Fault conditions exist Fault Canister Amber solid: Fault conditions in canister...
Page 120 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement example, the cable you disconnected from Port 1 in the top canister could be labeled “p1top”. Figure 100 Port 1 on the Top Canister and Bottom Canister Item Description Port 1 on the bottom canister...
Page 121 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement 7 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, disconnect the FC cables from the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the canister that contains the failed fan module (see Figure 102).
Page 122 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 103 Unlatching the Canister (Bottom Canister Example Shown) 11 Remove the canister by grasping the edges of the canister and pulling it clear of the chassis (see Figure 104).
Page 123 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Note: If you are removing the top canister, note that this canister is inverted. You must turn the canister over to access the canister cover. a Unlock the canister cover by pressing the two lock buttons and...
Page 124 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 106 Fan Cable Connector - Fan Slot 1 Example Shown Item Description Fan module connector (Fan module 1 shown in the example) Fan module cable Fan module installed in fan slot 1...
Page 125: Install A Fan Module
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 107 Removing Fan Module From a Canister Install a Fan Module To install a fan module: 1 Insert the new fan module in to the fan slot. 2 Connect the fan module cable to the fan connector (see Figure 106 on page 110).
Page 126 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 108 Canister Cover Lock Button Locations 4 Install the canister into the chassis: a From the rear of the chassis, line up the canister with the empty canister slot. Make sure that the canister is oriented correctly.
Page 127 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Figure 109 Installing the Canister (Bottom Canister Example Shown) 5 Connect the short CAT6A Ethernet cable that connects Port 4 on the top canister to port 4 on the bottom canister (see Figure 110).
Page 128 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Note: Verify that the CAT6A Ethernet cable that connects Port 4 on the top canister to port 4 on the bottom canister (see Figure 110 on page 113) is securely connected. This cable connection must be in place before applying power to the system.
Page 129 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Item Description Bottom canister PCIe slot locations. Top canister PCIe slot locations. 8 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, connect the FC cables to the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the top canister and the...
Page 130 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Fan Module Replacement Sensor Reading Figure 114 Page - Example Fan Sensor Normal Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 131: Interface Card Replacement
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Interface Card Replacement This section describes how to replace a 100 Gb Ethernet card and a 32 Gb Fibre Channel card and includes the following information: • Required Tools •...
Page 132 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 115 IPMI/BMC Port Locations Item Description IPMI/BMC port on the bottom canister IPMI/BMC port on the top canister 3 Access the BMC Web UI. Note: For instructions on how to access the BMC Web UI, refer to...
Page 133 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 116 Power Control Page 5 Select Power Off and click Perform Action. A dialog window appears with the following question: “Are you sure to perform this operation?” 6 Click OK to power off the canister.
Page 134 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 117 Fault LED on the Front of System and Rear of the Canister Item Action System Amber solid: Fault conditions exist Fault Canister Amber solid: Fault conditions in canister...
Page 135 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement example, the cable you disconnected from Port 1 in the top canister could be labeled “p1top”. Figure 118 Port 1 on the Top Canister and Bottom Canister Item Description Port 1 on the bottom canister...
Page 136 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Item Description Top canister PCIe slot locations 9 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, disconnect the FC cables from the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the canister that...
Page 137 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 121 Unlatching the Canister (Bottom Canister Example Shown) 13 Remove the canister by grasping the edges of the canister and pulling it clear of the chassis (see Figure 122).
Page 138 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Note: If you are removing the bottom canister, note that this canister is inverted. You must turn the canister over to access the canister cover. a Unlock the canister cover by pressing the two lock buttons and...
Page 139 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 124 Installing SFPs into FC Card Ports 17 Remove the PCIe bracket by carefully pulling up on the sheet metal carrier and lifting it out of the canister (see Figure 125).
Page 140 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 126 PCIe Bracket with Interface Card Attached (FC Card Example) Item Description PCIe bracket Interface card (FC card shown in example) 19 Detach the interface card from the PCIe bracket by pulling the two...
Page 141: Install An Interface Card
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 127 Interface Card Detached from PCIe Bracket (FC Card Example) Install an Interface Card To install an interface card: 1 Locate the new interface card (either the 100 GbE card or the 32 Gb FC card).
Page 142 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 128 Attaching an Interface Card to the PCIe Bracket 3 Insert the PCIe bracket and Interface card into the canister (see Figure 129 on page 129). Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 143 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 129 Inserting PCIe Bracket 4 If you are installing an FC card, install the SFPs into the FC ports (see Figure 130). Figure 130 Installing SFPs into FC Card Ports...
Page 144 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement b Verify the lock buttons on the cover have engaged and the cover is secure. Figure 131 Canister Cover Lock Button Locations 6 Install the canister into the chassis: a From the rear of the chassis, line up the canister with the empty canister slot.
Page 145 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Figure 132 Installing the Canister (Bottom Canister Example Shown) 7 Connect the short CAT6A Ethernet cable that connects Port 4 on the top canister to port 4 on the bottom canister (see Figure 133).
Page 146 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Note: Verify that the short CAT6A Ethernet cable that connects Port 4 on the top canister to port 4 on the bottom canister (see Figure 133) is securely connected. This cable connection must be in place before applying power to the system.
Page 147 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Interface Card Replacement Item Description Bottom canister PCIe slot locations. Top canister PCIe slot locations. 10 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, connect the FC cables to the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the top canister and the...
Page 148: Pib Canister Replacement
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PIB Canister Replacement b Verify that no errors are reported. Note: Refer to Check the Status of a Canister on page 49 and Check the System Inventory of a Canister on page 50 in...
Page 149: Remove A Pib Canister
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PIB Canister Replacement Remove a PIB Canister To remove a PIB canister: 1 After identifying the failed PIB canister, disconnect the power cord from the PSU that is connected to the PIB: a Detach the cable retention clip from the power cord (see Figure 137 on page 135).
Page 150 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PIB Canister Replacement b Remove the PSU by pulling on the PSU handle until it is clear of the PSU bay (see Figure 139). Figure 139 Removing the PSU (PSU A Shown in Example) 3 Remove the PIB Canister: a Locate the gray tab just below the location of the removed PSU.
Page 151: Install A Pib Canister
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PIB Canister Replacement Install a PIB Canister To install the PIB canister: 1 Line up the PIB canister with the chassis PIB canister guide. 2 Slowly slide the PIB Canister into the chassis until the card edge...
Page 152 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PIB Canister Replacement b Slide the PSU into the slot until it seats properly into the chassis (see Figure 142). Figure 142 Installing the PSU c Plug the power cable into the receptacle at the back of the PSU.
Page 153 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PIB Canister Replacement d Loop the retention clip around the cable and pinch it until the clip catches and locks in place (see Figure 143). Figure 143 Cable Retention Mechanism Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 154 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PIB Canister Replacement e Slide the retention clip forward until it stops near the cable connector. Doing this will ensure that the retention clip functions properly in the event the cable is yanked on for some...
Page 155: Psu Replacement
ESD Precautions on page 68. Identify a Failed PSU At the rear of the F2000, locate the failed PSU by identifying the PSU with the illuminated amber PSU Fault LED (see Figure 145 on page 142). Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 156: Remove A Psu
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PSU Replacement Figure 145 PSU Fault LED Location Item Action PSU Fault LED Amber (solid): Fault, failure, or AC disconnection on PSU Remove a PSU To replace a PSU: 1 From the rear of the chassis, disconnect the power cord connected to the failed PSU.
Page 157 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PSU Replacement Figure 146 Cable Retention Clip b Remove the power cord by pulling firmly, but do not jerk it out of the unit. 2 Remove the PSU from the chassis. a Unlock the PSU by pressing down on the PSU release latch (see Figure 147).
Page 158: Install A Psu
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PSU Replacement Figure 148 Removing the PSU Install a PSU To install a PSU: 1 Install the PSU into the chassis. a Orient the PSU so the PSU release latch is on top and the fan is on the bottom.
Page 159 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PSU Replacement c Plug the power cable into the receptacle at the back of the PSU. d Loop the retention clip around the cable and pinch it until the clip catches and locks in place (see Figure 150).
Page 160 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) PSU Replacement Figure 151 Cinching Cable Retention Clip 2 Verify the PSU is functional by identifying the PSU Fault LED is no longer indicating a fault. This is indicated by the PSU Fault LED...
Page 161: Rack Rails Replacement
Considerations information: • Rack rails are NOT hot-swappable. Be sure to stop all I/O from clients before powering down the F2000 to avoid data loss. • Take ESD precautions when replacing a rack rails. For more information, review ESD Precautions on page 68.
Page 162: Remove And Install Rack Rails
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Remove and Install To remove rack rails: Rack Rails Removing and installing a chassis requires you to complete the following procedures in the order presented: Power Off the System on page 148...
Page 163 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Note: For instructions on how to access the BMC Web UI, refer to Access the BMC Web UI on page 30 Chapter 3, F2000 Basic Operations. 3 On the BMC Web UI Dashboard, click Power Control in the navigation menu.
Page 164 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 4 Select Power Off and click Perform Action. A dialog window appears with the following question: “Are you sure to perform this operation?” 5 Click OK to power off the canister.
Page 165 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Item Action Canister Amber solid: Fault conditions in canister Fault exist 6 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the IPMI/BMC port on the canister. 7 Connect the Ethernet cable to the IPMI/BMC port on the bottom...
Page 166 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Figure 157 PSU Receptacle Locations at the Rear of the System Item Description PSU A PSU B 2 Detach the cable retention clips from the power cables in PSU A and...
Page 167 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement example, the cable you disconnected from Port 1 in the top canister could be labeled “p1top”. Figure 159 Port 1 on the Top and Bottom Canisters Item Description Port 1 on the bottom canister.
Page 168 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Item Description Top canister PCIe slot locations. 6 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, disconnect the FC cables from the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the top canister and...
Page 169 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Figure 162 Quantum F2000 Bezel Remove the Chassis from the Rack To remove the failed chassis: 1 Locate the black screws that are installed below the thumbscrews on the front of the chassis. There is one screw on each side of the chassis.
Page 170 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 4 Loosen the thumbscrews by turning them counterclockwise until they are free of the rail connection (see Figure 164). Figure 164 Thumbscrews the Front of the Chassis Caution: Two people are needed to lift and move the chassis.
Page 171 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Remove the Old Rack Rails and Install the New Rack Rails To remove the old rack rails: 1 Locate the black screws that are installed on the rear rail connections.
Page 172 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 4 Push the front rail connection out of the rack post (see Figure 167). Figure 167 Rail Retracted (Right Side) 5 Carefully grasp the rail and open the rear latch by pulling the tab...
Page 173 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 6 Pull the rear rail connection free of the rack posts. 7 Repeat the previous procedure to remove the remaining rail. 8 Locate the new rack rails and identify the right rack rail.
Page 174 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 12 Secure the rear rail attachment to the rear rack post by rotating the rear latch until it clips over the rear rack post (see Figure 170 page 160). Figure 170 Rail Latched (Right...
Page 175 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 14 Slide the front rail attachment to fit snugly up against the front rack post (see Figure 171). Figure 171 Rail Extended Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 176 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 15 Secure the front rail attachment by rotating the front latch until it clips over the front rack post (see Figure 172). Figure 172 Rail Latched 16 Secure the rear rail attachment to the rack post using two screws.
Page 177 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Install the Chassis into the Rack To install the chassis into the rack: 1 Line up the chassis with the rack-mounted rails and slide the chassis into the rack until the it is seated against the rack-mounted rails (see Figure 173).
Page 178 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 3 Tighten the thumbscrews by turning them clockwise until snug (see Figure 174). Figure 174 Tightening the Thumbscrews 4 Secure the chassis to the rack by installing the screws into the...
Page 179 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Connect the Cables to the System To connect the cables: 1 From the rear of the chassis, connect the appropriate CAT6A Ethernet cables to Port 1 on the top canister and Port 1 on the...
Page 180 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Item Description Bottom canister PCIe slot locations Top canister PCIe slot locations 3 If the system contains 32 Gb FC cards, connect the FC cables to the FC ports in PCIe slot 1 and PCIe slot 3 on the top canister and the...
Page 181 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Note: Quantum recommends connecting each power cord to a separate AC circuit to ensure system availability in case of a power failure. The system will automatically start up about 20 seconds after power is applied.
Page 182 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Figure 180 Cable Retention Clip 7 Slide the retention clips forward until they stop near the cable connector. Doing this will ensure that the retention clips function properly in the event the cable is yanked (see Figure 181).
Page 183 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement Verify the System is Up and Running To verify the system: 1 Using an Ethernet cable, connect a notebook computer to IPMI/BMC port on the top canister (see Figure 182).
Page 184 Step 4 on page 169 to verify the bottom canister is functioning properly. Install the Bezel To install the bezel: 1 Locate the Quantum bezel that you previously set aside (see Figure 184). Figure 184 Quantum Bezel Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 185 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Rack Rails Replacement 2 Attach the bezel to the four mounting posts at the front of the chassis (see Figure 185). Figure 185 Chassis Front View - Bezel Mounting Post locations Item Description...
Page 186: Ssd Assembly Replacement
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) SSD Assembly Replacement SSD Assembly Replacement This section describes how to identify and replace a degraded SSD Assembly and includes the following sections: • Required Tools • SSD Assembly Replacement Considerations • SSD Capacities on page 173 •...
Page 187: Ssd Capacities
Make sure you replace a degraded SSD with a drive of the same capacity. Identify a Degraded When an SSD becomes degraded in an F2000 appliance and needs to be replaced, a RAS ticket is automatically generated and viewable in the StorNext GUI on the Service > Tickets page.
Page 188 A failed drive 07 corresponds to an SSD located in slot 7 at the front of the F2000 array. Drive slots are accessible on the front of the F2000 and are numbered 1 through 24 going from left to right (see Figure 187).
Page 189: Remove An Ssd Assembly
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) SSD Assembly Replacement Remove an SSD To remove an SSD assembly: Assembly 1 Log in to the Appliance Controller Console as the sysadmin user: a Open an SSH connection to the Appliance Controller using the sysadmin user account.
Page 190 Install an SSD Assembly page 178. 3 Go to the front of the F2000 and remove the bezel, if necessary. 4 Locate the degraded drive using the drive slot location provided in the StorNext RAS ticket. Confirm that the degraded drive’s LEDs show the following activity: •...
Page 191 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) SSD Assembly Replacement Item Action Drive Link/Active • Off: No drive present • Green: Drive present • Green (Blinking): Drive active 5 Release the SSD assembly by pressing the latch release button on...
Page 192: Install An Ssd Assembly
Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) SSD Assembly Replacement 6 Pull the drive assembly out of the drive slot using the drive carrier handle (see Figure 191). Figure 191 Removing a Drive Install an SSD Assembly To install a new SSD assembly: 1 Obtain the new SSD assembly and open its drive carrier handle by pressing the drive carrier latch release button.
Page 193 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) SSD Assembly Replacement 2 Orient the SSD assembly so the drive carrier latch release button is on top. Then slowly slide the drive into the open drive slot using the drive carrier release until the drive release engages (see Figure 192).
Page 194 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) SSD Assembly Replacement 4 Access the Appliance Controller Console and attach the new drive to the system by running the following command: # qstorage drive attach auto The system identifies the new drive and attaches it. It returns the...
Page 195 "progress": "3.7%", <----- "resynced": 69356160, "speed": "205891K/sec", "total": 1866333184 "model": "F2000", "qsa_health_A": "degraded" Note: The system may experience a minor performance impact until the recovery operation completes. 6 Replace the bezel on the front of the F2000. Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 196 Chapter 4: F2000 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) SSD Assembly Replacement Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 197 A 1 GbE connection transfers data at a rate of one gigabit per second, or 1 billion bits per second. A 10 GbE connection transfers data at 10 gigabits per second, or 10 billion bits per second. Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 198 There are two RoCE versions: RoCE v1 and RoCE v2. RoCE v1 is an Ethernet link layer protocol and hence allows communication between any two hosts in the same Ethernet broadcast domain. RoCE v2 is an Internet layer protocol which Quantum F2000 User’s Guide...
Page 199 Glossary means that RoCE v2 packets can be routed. The F2000 requires RoCE v2. SAN Client A type of StorNext user set up with a direct connection to the storage area network (SAN), usually via high-speed Fibre Channel connections. Solid-state disks (SSDs) are data storage devices that use solid state memory (flash) to store data persistently.
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