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Generation 6 Installation Guide
Install new Generation 6 hardware
June 2019
types............................................................................................................. 2
components...............................................................................2
types.....................................................................................................2
rails............................................................................................ 3
chassis....................................................................................................5
panel.............................................................................................................. 8
switches................................................................................... 9
node................................................................................................17
menu...........................................................................................21
database...................................................................................23
support....................................................................................... 23
sleds................................................................. 6
cables.....................................................................12
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Generation 6 Installation Guide Install new Generation 6 hardware June 2019 Drive types......................2 Unpack and verify components................2 Installation types.....................2 Install the chassis rails.................... 3 Install the chassis....................5 Install compute modules and drive sleds..............6 Back panel......................8 Rail installation for switches................... -
Page 2: Drive Types
Leaf-Spine configuration . See the Isilon Site Preparation and Planning Guide for more information about the Leaf-Spine networking topology. New chassis If you are adding a new Generation 6 chassis to an existing cluster, follow every step in this procedure. New node pair If you are installing a new node pair in an existing chassis, you can skip the steps in this procedure that describe how to install rails and a chassis. -
Page 3: Install The Chassis Rails
Install the adjustable chassis rails in the rack. About this task You can install your chassis in standard ANSI/EIA RS310D 19-inch rack systems, including all Dell EMC racks. The rail kit is compatible with rack cabinets with the following hole types: 3/8 inch square holes 9/32 inch round holes 10-32, 12-24, M5X.8, or M6X1 pre-threaded holes... - Page 4 There are also two smaller alignment screws. Do not remove the alignment screws. 5. Slide the front section of the rail onto the back section that is secured to the rack. Generation 6 Installation Guide 0...
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Page 5: Install The Chassis
Install new Generation 6 hardware 6. Adjust the rail until you can insert the alignment screws on the front bracket into the rack. 7. Attach the front section of the rail to the rack with only two of the mounting screws. -
Page 6: Install Compute Modules And Drive Sleds
Remember, you must install drive sleds with the compute module they were packaged with on arrival to the site. If you removed the compute nodes and drive sleds to rack the chassis, you must replace the drive sleds and compute Generation 6 Installation Guide 0... - Page 7 Install new Generation 6 hardware modules in the same bays you removed them from. If drive sleds are mixed between nodes, even prior to configuration, the system will be inoperable. If all compute nodes and drive sleds are already installed in the chassis, you can skip this section.
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Page 8: Back Panel
1. 1Gb management port 6. Multi-function button 2. Internal network ports 7. Power supply 3. External network ports 8. Cache SSDs 4. Console connector 9. USB connector 5. Do Not Remove LED 10. HDMI debugging port Generation 6 Installation Guide 0... -
Page 9: Rail Installation For Switches
The Celestica Ethernet rails are designed to overhang the rear NEMA rails to align the switch with the Generation 6 chassis at the rear of the rack. The rails require a minimum clearance of 36 in from the front NEMA rail to the rear of the rack to ensure that the rack door can be closed. -
Page 10: Installing The Switch
If the switch you are installing features power connectors on the front of the switch, it is important to leave space between appliances to run power cables to the back of your rack. There is no 0U cable management option available at this time. Generation 6 Installation Guide 0... - Page 11 Install new Generation 6 hardware Procedure 1. Remove rails and hardware from packaging. 2. Verify that all components are included. 3. Locate the inner and outer rails and secure the inner rail to the outer rail. 4. Attach the rails assembly to the rack using the eight screws as illustrated in the following figure.
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Page 12: Attaching Network And Power Cables
It is important to keep future maintenance in mind as you dress the network and power cables. Cables must be dressed loosely enough to allow you to: remove any of the four compute nodes from the back of the Generation 6 chassis. remove power supplies from the back of compute nodes. -
Page 13: Cable Management
Install new Generation 6 hardware together away from components that need to be removed during maintenance, such as compute nodes and power supplies. Cable management To protect the cable connections, organize cables for proper airflow around the cluster, and to ensure fault-free maintenance of the Isilon nodes. - Page 14 In the case of Generation 6 nodes, you should be able to slide any of the four nodes out of the chassis without disconnecting any cables from the other three nodes.
- Page 15 Install new Generation 6 hardware CL6154 1. int-a port 2. int-b port Connect the external client network Ethernet cables connect the node to the cluster's external network so the node can communicate with external clients. About this task Complete the following steps to connect the node with the switch for the external network.
- Page 16 Nodes in a node pair must be connected to separate power sources. From the back of a Generation 6 chassis, nodes in bays 1 and 2 are a node pair and nodes in bays 3 and 4 are a node pair.
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Page 17: Configure The Node
Install new Generation 6 hardware 3. Rotate the metal bale down over the power cord to hold the cord in place. Configure the node Before using the node, you must either create a new cluster or add the node to an existing cluster. - Page 18 To create a new cluster, type To join the node to an existing cluster, type To exit the wizard and configure the node manually, type To restart the node in SmartLock compliance mode, type Generation 6 Installation Guide 0...
- Page 19 Install new Generation 6 hardware CAUTION If you choose to restart the node in SmartLock compliance mode, the node restarts and returns to this step. Selection 4 changes to enable you to disable SmartLock compliance mode. This is the last opportunity to back out of compliance mode without reformatting the node.
- Page 20 To make sure that the most recent firmware is installed on a node, update the node firmware. Follow instructions in the Isilon Node Firmware Package Release Notes to update your node to the most recent Isilon Node Firmware Package. Generation 6 Installation Guide 0...
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Page 21: Front Panel Lcd Menu
Install new Generation 6 hardware Licensing and remote support After you configure new hardware, update your OneFS license and configure the new hardware for remote support. For instructions on updating your OneFS license and configuring remote support (ESRS), refer to the... - Page 22 The Service menu contains the following sub-menus: Throttle Displays the percentage at which the CPU is currently running. Press the selection button to throttle the CPU speed. Unthrottle Displays the percentage at which the CPU is currently running. Generation 6 Installation Guide 0...
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Page 23: Update The Install Database
Install new Generation 6 hardware Press the selection button to set CPU speed to 100%. Read-Only Press the selection button to set node access to read-only. Read-Write Press the selection button to set node access to read-write. UnitLED On Press the selection button to turn on the unit LED. - Page 24 Isilon Info Hubs For the list of Isilon info hubs, see the Isilon Info Hubs page on the Isilon Community Network. Use these info hubs to find product documentation, troubleshooting guides, videos, blogs, and other information resources about the Isilon products and features you're interested in. Generation 6 Installation Guide 0...
- Page 25 FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. USE, COPYING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANY DELL SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION REQUIRES AN APPLICABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC, Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. Published in the USA.
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