Chapter 2 System Configuration and Host Connectivity DLm120 overview................26 DLm120 system................26 DAE....................27 Modems..................27 DLm960 overview................28 VTEC bay ..................28 NAS bay ..................29 NAS expansion bay ..............29 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
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DLm4080 configuration floor cutouts ........47 Chapter 5 Power Requirements DLm power requirements ............... 50 Single-phase power extension cords and connectors.... 54 DLm touch current compliance ............59 Regulatory compliance ..............60 Choosing a UPS................. 61 Index EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
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Power distribution cabling —DLm960 ............52 Power distribution cabling — DLm4080 ............ 53 EMC model number DLmP40U-60-US cable description ......55 DLm120 bay, DLm960 VTEC, and storage bays single-phase cabling... 56 DLm960 NAS and NAS expansion bays single-phase cabling....57 DLm4020 single-phase cabling..............57 DLm4080 system and storage bays single-phase cabling ......
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DLm environmental data ................39 Environmental requirements for shipping and storage ......39 Environmental acclimation................40 DLm120 power consumption and heat dissipation ........41 DLm960 power consumption and heat dissipation ........41 DLm4020 power consumption and heat dissipation ......... 41 DLm4080 power consumption and heat dissipation .........
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The following warnings and cautions pertain throughout this guide. Warning Trained service personnel only. This EMC product has more than one power supply cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power supply cords before servicing. Ground-circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of the machine.
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This product operates at high voltages. To protect against physical harm, power off the system whenever possible while servicing. WARNING In case of fire or other emergency involving the EMC product, isolate the product’s power and alert appropriate personnel. CAUTION Trained personnel are advised to exercise great care at all times when working on EMC hardware.
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Warnings and Cautions Static precautions EMC incorporates state-of-the-art technology in its designs, including the use of LSI and VLSI components. These chips are very susceptible to damage caused by static discharge and need to be handled accordingly. CAUTION Before handling printed circuit boards or other parts containing LSI and/or VLSI components, observe the following precautions: ◆...
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DLm systems. As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of its hardware and software. Therefore, some functions described in this document may not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use.
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◆ EMC Disk Library for mainframe Release Notes ◆ For more information on all DLm-related publications, contact your EMC Sales Representative or refer to the EMC Powerlink website at: http://Powerlink.EMC.com > Navigator > Disk Library Tools Conventions used in EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, warnings, this guide and danger notices.
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Preface Typographical EMC uses the following type style conventions in this document: conventions Normal Used in running (nonprocedural) text for: • Names of interface elements (such as names of windows, dialog boxes, buttons, fields, and menus) • Names of resources, attributes, pools, Boolean expressions,...
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Technical support — For technical support, go to EMC Customer Support on Powerlink. To open a service request through Powerlink, you must have a valid support agreement. Please contact your EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account.
nvisible Body Tag Physical Planning This chapter covers the tasks to be completed when planning an installation of DLm systems at the customer site. Read the information and follow the procedures in the order documented in this chapter: Planning overview ................18 ◆...
EMC® Disk Library for mainframe (DLm) installation. It reviews EMC’s responsibilities and outlines customer’s responsibilities. Note: Inform EMC of any labor union-based restrictions or security clearance requirements prior to delivery. The DLm systems must be installed in a properly equipped computer...
EMC representative to complete the presite plan. DLm120 DLm120 is a one-bay solution. When fully configured, the weight of the DLm120 system is 1248 lb (567.2 kg). The maximum weight of the bay caster is 444.6 lb (201.7 kg).
Direct dial-up phone line (for remote support) within six feet (two ◆ meters) of the unit Hardware power requirements ◆ “Environmental data” on page 39 specifies the power requirements for DLm bays. EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
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For a DLm system delivered within the United States or Canada, ◆ EMC recommends an air-ride truck. The DLm system is wrapped in custom-designed shipping material, crated, and palletized. For a DLm system delivered internationally, EMC recommends ◆...
Remote support Remote support is an important and integral part of the EMC customer service and support strategy. Communication between the EMC Customer Support Center and the DLm occurs either through...
Physical Planning DLm supports one modem in each of its ACPs and control stations. These sections provide more information on the modems DLm supports: DLm120 — “Modems” on page 27 ◆ DLm960 — “Modems” on page 30 ◆ DLm4020 —...
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System Configuration and Host Connectivity This chapter covers the configurations and host connectivity of the DLm system: DLm120 overview................26 ◆ DLm960 overview................28 ◆ DLm4020 overview................31 ◆ DLm4080 overview................33 ◆ Installation information ..............36 ◆ System Configuration and Host Connectivity...
System Configuration and Host Connectivity DLm120 overview The DLm120 configuration contains just one bay. A fully configured DLm120 contains five storage DAEs (excluding vault DAE) with approximately 47.5 TB of usable storage. CAUTION The DLm120 system equipment enclosures and power system are designed to support DLm120 system equipment only.
◆ Redundant power supplies ◆ Modems DLm120 ships with four modems. ACPs and Control Stations support one modem each. Each DLm network server supports two Control Stations. A DLm120 is configured with two ACPs and one network server. DLm120 overview...
The DLm960 VTEC, NAS, and storage bay equipment enclosures and power systems are designed to support DLm960 system equipment only. EMC does not support any other components in these bays, and recommends that you do not install any additional equipment in the DLm960 bays.
System Configuration and Host Connectivity NAS bay The DLm960 NAS bay contains: One network server (NS960) and integrated storage arrays ◆ comprising: • Two to six Storage Controllers (Data Movers) • Two Control Stations • Two storage processors — SPA and SPB •...
DLm4080, and DLm4020. Control Station Control Station Data Mover Data Mover Data Mover Data Mover Data Mover Data Mover Phone IP Control Ficon IP Replication 240 VAC GEN-001200 Figure 1 Cable connection for DLm960 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
DLm4020. CAUTION The DLm4020 system equipment enclosures and power systems are designed to support DLm4020 system equipment only. EMC does not support any other components in the DLm4020 system enclosure, and recommends that you do not install any additional equipment in the DLm4020 bay.
Each DLm network server supports two Control Stations. Thus aDLm4020 system configured with one ACP and one network server, includes three modems. A system with two ACPs includes an additional modem. EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
The DLm4080 system, storage, and expansion storage bay equipment enclosures and power systems are designed to support DLm4080 system equipment only. EMC does not support any other components in these bays, and recommends that you do not install any additional equipment in the DLm4080 bays.
ACP and two Control Stations, DLm includes three modems. An additional ACP, includes four modems, and depending on whether an additional Control Stations is available (Expansion storage bay), five to six modems. EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
Figure 2 on page 35 shows the cable connection for DLm120, DLm4080, and DLm4020. Control Station Control Station Data Mover Data Mover Phone IP Control Ficon IP Replication 240 VAC GEN-001199 Cable connection for DLm120, DLm4080, and DLm4020 Figure 2 DLm4080 overview...
• Mainframe applications that will access the virtual tapes • Backup software that will be used on the VTE a.While planning for VOLSER ranges, be aware that EMC supports individual VOLSER ranges of up to 10,000 tape volumes only. But a DLm can support many such VOLSER ranges.
Physical and Environmental Specifications This chapter covers the physical and environmental specifications for DLm: Physical data ..................38 ◆ Environmental data ................39 ◆ Physical and Environmental Specifications...
Depth DLm 4020/4080 41.16 in (104.5 cm) Clearance for service and airflow Front 42 in (106.7 cm) Rear 42 in (106.7 cm) 18 in (45.7 cm) a. With trim kit (optional) attached. EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
Physical and Environmental Specifications Environmental data Table 4 on page 39 provides the environmental data. DLm environmental data Table 4 Condition Limits Operating temperature – 90 F (10 to 32 Operating altitude (at 32 7500 ft (2286 m) Operating altitude (maximum) 10,000 ft (3048 m) 1.1 derating per 1000 ft Operating humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing...
Note: The system's environment must have temperature and humidity values that prevent condensation to occur on any system part. Altitude and atmospheric pressure specifications are referenced to a standard day at 58.7°F (14.8°C). Maximum wet bulb temperature is 82°F (28°C). EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
NAS bay 5.72 17,200 a. All VTEC bay values are calculated for a fully loaded configuration. Contact your EMC Sales Representative for specific supported configurations. b. The power consumption for the NAS expansion bay is the same as the NAS bay.
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Physical and Environmental Specifications a. All system bay values are calculated for a fully loaded configuration. Contact your EMC Sales Representative for specific supported configurations. EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
System Placement This chapter covers the physical placement options that are available for DLm: Placement options................44 ◆ System Placement...
DLm120 Figure 3 on page 44 illustrates the configuration and the configuration floor recommended floor tile cutouts for the DLm120 configuration. The cutouts illustrations assumes that the floor tiles are 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm). VTEC bay 42.00 in.
System Placement Other storage bays are daisy chained together using 8-meter ◆ cables and can be up to five bays away from the NAS or NAS expansion bay with cabling under a raised floor. DLm960 DLm960 supports a maximum of 13 bays. Figure 4 on page 45 configuration floor illustrates the configuration and the recommended floor tile cutouts...
System Placement System bay 42.00 in. Service area 24.02 in. 6.00 in. 8.00 in. 41.16 in. Includes front and rear doors 42.00 in. Service area CL4259 DLm4020 configuration floor cutout Figure 5 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
System Placement DLm4080 Figure 6 on page 47 illustrates the configuration and the configuration floor recommended floor tile cutouts for the seven-bay DLm configuration. cutouts The illustrations assume that the floor tiles are 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm). Storage bay System bay Expansion storage bay...
(1.90 cm) any direction (2) Front caster fixed (2) 3.74 in. (9.50 cm) Front 1.50 in. 2.55 in. 0.87 in. (3.81 cm) (6.48 cm) (2.21 cm) GEN-000000 Caster and leveler dimensions Figure 7 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
Power Requirements This chapter describes the power requirements for the DLm system configurations. The procedures for connecting customer power to the system are also covered. The major topics are: DLm power requirements..............50 ◆ DLm touch current compliance ............59 ◆...
A and zone B power for the DLm bays. Figure 8 on page Figure 9 on page 52 Figure 10 on page 53 show the required power cabling for these systems. EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
Power Requirements Master Master switch switch PDP B PDP A Power Power source B source A (extension cables) GEN-001127 Power distribution cabling — DLm120 and DLm4020 Figure 8 DLm power requirements...
PDP B PDP A Power Power Power Power source B source A source B source A Power Power source D source C Extension cables Extension cables CL4258 Figure 9 Power distribution cabling —DLm960 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
Power Requirements Storage and expansion storage bay System bay Master Master Master switch switch switch PDP D PDP C PDP D PDP C Master Master Master switch switch switch PDP B PDP A PDP B PDP A Power Power Power Power source B source A...
21-foot power cords. Assuming a raised floor customer setup, the 21-foot cords are used for the 2 upper PDPs, and the 15-foot cords are used with the two lower PDPs. EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
Connector L6-30R connects to the DLm bay connector L6-30P. Connector L6-30P on the other end of cable connects to a customer-supplied L6-30R or HBL2621 coupler. EMC provides similar cable sets with appropriate wiring and couplers for all supported international installations.
PDU A Location Location Zone B Zone A 200-240 V AC 200-240 V AC single-phase single-phase 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz GEN-001148 DLm120 bay, DLm960 VTEC, and storage bays single-phase cabling Figure 12 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
Power Requirements Customer Customer PDU B PDU A circuit LG-30R LG-30R circuit DLm 960 breakers connectors connectors breakers Location Location Location Location Zone B Zone A 200-240 V AC 200-240 V AC single-phase single-phase 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz GEN-001147 DLm960 NAS and NAS expansion bays single-phase cabling Figure 13 Figure 14 on page 57 depicts the system wiring for the DLm4020 bay...
Power Requirements DLm touch current compliance DLm is designated as a fixed (stationary) electrical equipment with high earth-leakage markings. Connect the cabinets to the customer AC supply with the recommended rated current breakers and the attached cables. “DLm power requirements” on page 50 provides details of recommended circuit breaker ratings.
The DLm configurations are Stationary Pluggable Type B systems, and have been extensively tested and certified to meet the above standard, including the application of the warning label, EMC P/N 046-000-309, in English and French. The label location for the DLm configuration is on the inside of the front door.
UPS from a qualified vendor. EMC neither offers nor recommends any specific UPS suppliers or product type to its customers. However EMC uses preferred suppliers for UPS systems in their facilities. Therefore, if you, the...
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NAS expansion bay 44 NAS expansion bay 29 solid floor or raised floor 44 overview 28 storage bay 47 VTEC bay 28 The NAS bays 44 VTEC bay 44 planning overview 18 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
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20 other requirements 20 physical specifications 21 transportation and delivery guidelines 21 remote support 22 system configuration and host connectivity 25 System host cabling ESCON 22 FICON 22 system placement 43 EMC Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide...
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