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  • Page 3 Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 IBM products (machines and programs), program- ming, or services that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such IBM products, programming or services in your country.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing additional cache memory in a controller ....... . 19 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 6 Power cords ............. . . 61 IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Index..............63...
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  • Page 9: Figures

    Figures Figure 1. Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit ......2 Figure 2. Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit – front view ....4 Figure 3.
  • Page 10 Figure 33. Mini-hub indicator lights..........47 IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 11: Safety Statement

    Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere l'opuscolo contenente le informazioni sulla sicurezza. Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst het boekje met veiligheidsvoorschriften. Les heftet om sikkerhetsinformasjon (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia o folheto Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 12 Preden namestite ta izdelek, preberite knjižico Varnostne informacije. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la Información de Seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Installálás el tt olvassa el a Biztonsági el írások kézikönyvét ! viii IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: – Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. – Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 14: Class 1 Laser Statement

    Class 1 laser statement Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 IEC 825-1:1993 CENELEC EN 60 825 IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: About This Book

    "Chapter 4. Getting help, service, and information" describes how to obtain help, service, and information about IBM products. "Appendix. Product warranties and notices" provides warranty statements and product notices.

  • Page 16: Related Publications

    The following publications are available in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) on the IBM Netfinity FAStT Storage Manager CD and on the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Note: The items denoted by an asterisk (*) in the list indicate publications that are printed and come with the IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    FAStT solutions offer you data access and protection to meet your existing enterprise storage requirements and prepare for the future. The Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit (referred to throughout this book as controller unit) is a high-performance unit that provides dual, redundant controllers with Fibre Channel interfaces to both the host and drive channels.

  • Page 18: Figure 1. Netfinity Fastt500 Raid Controller Enclosure Unit

    The following figure shows the Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit. Figure 1. Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit The controller unit comes with the following items: Hardware: • Two RAID controllers • Two power supplies • Battery • Two host mini-hubs and two drive mini-hubs •...

  • Page 19: Controller Unit Components

    Software and documentation: • IBM Netfinity FAStT Storage Manager Version 7.01 CD including: • Netfinity FAStT Storage Manager 7.01 • Publications and online help in Adobe Acrobat PDF format For a list of available Netfinity FAStT500 publications, see "Related publications" on page xii.

  • Page 20: Figure 2. Netfinity Fastt500 Raid Controller Enclosure Unit - Front View

    The following figure shows the controller unit front view. Removable bezel Controller Controllers Battery Figure 2. Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit – front view The following figure shows the controller unit back view. Fan and communications Host mini-hubs Drive mini-hubs module...

  • Page 21: Operating Specifications

    Operating specifications The following table summarizes the operating specifications of the controller unit. Table 1: RAID controller unit specifications Size (with front panel and without Environment Accoustical noise emissions values: mounting rails) • Air temperature: For typical system configurations: • Depth: 63.5 cm (25 in.) •...

  • Page 22: Preparing For Installation

    2 Move the controller unit and its rack cabinet to the site. 3 Remove the controller unit from its shipping container and check the contents (see the list of items on page 2). If any items are missing, contact your IBM reseller before proceeding.

  • Page 23: Figure 4. Host-Agent Managed Storage Subsystems

    Controller Controller Host-agent Client software software Management station (one or more) I/O path Controller Controller Figure 4. Host-agent managed storage subsystems Controller Controller Host Ethernet Client software I/O path Management station (one or more) Controller Controller Figure 5. Directly managed storage subsystems Chapter 1.
  • Page 24 • Use the correct host adapter driver. Refer to the software installation guide and README file on the storage-management software installation CD for information on supported host adapters and drivers. Note: Make sure each host adapter and controller has a unique ID. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Figure 6. Installing The Storage Subsystem On A Fibre Channel Network

    Interlink Node A Node B Host Host adapter adapter Fibre Channel connection (single path) Managed hub or switch Storage subsystem controllers Interlink Node A Node B Fibre Channel connection (dual path) Host Host adapters adapters Managed Managed hub hub or switch or switch Storage subsystem...

  • Page 26: Handling Static Sensitive Devices

    When you handle electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling ESD-sensitive devices, refer to the following Web site and use a search term of ESD: http://www.ibm.com/ Preparing the site This section lists the space requirements and weight information for the controller unit.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Drive Enclosures

    4 Turning off all drive enclosure and rack power, and disconnecting existing power, network, and other external cables. 5 Installing additional interface cables and power cables. 6 Installing support rails for mounting the controller unit and drive enclosures (see "Installing the support rails" on page 14).

  • Page 28: Preparing The Controller Unit

    2 Check the contents of the shipping container (see the list of items on page 2). The power cords attach the controller unit to the ac power sources inside the cabinet or to an external power source. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Figure 8. Removing And Replacing The Controller Fan And Controllers

    Attention: When you handle electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling ESD-sensitive devices, refer to the following Web site and use a search term of ESD: http://www.ibm.com/ 3 Remove the CRUs, using Figure 8...

  • Page 30: Installing The Support Rails

    To install the controller unit in a rack, use the rails and mounting hardware supplied with your controller unit. Where you place the support rails in or on the cabinet depends on where you intend to position the controller unit. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Use the rack mounting installation assembly package that comes with the controller unit to locate the rack mounting holes and install the unit into a rack. If you misplace the template installation assembly package, you can use the following steps to install the controller unit.
  • Page 32 6 Tighten the two front black hex screws; then, tighten the adjustment screws on each rail. 7 Repeat Step 3 through Step 6 to install the rail marked “L” on the left side of the rack. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Installing The Controller Unit In The Rack

    8 Using the following figure, remove the front and rear controller unit screws from the rails and save them for securing the controller unit, as described in "Installing the controller unit in the rack". Rear controller unit screws Front controller unit screws Installing the controller unit in the rack ≥...

  • Page 34: Figure 12. Replacing The Controller Unit Bezel

    6 To replace the bezel, slide the top edge under the lip on the chassis; then, push the bezel bottom until the pins snap into the mounting holes, as shown in Figure Controller unit bezel Figure 12. Replacing the controller unit bezel IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Installing Additional Cache Memory In A Controller

    Installing additional cache memory in a controller The controller comes with 256 MB of cache memory installed. You can add an additional 256 MB dual inline memory module (DIMM) for a total of 512 MB cache, with the IBM Netfinity FAStT500 256 MB Cache option.
  • Page 36 4 Carefully insert the DIMM into the empty socket, making sure that the left and right edges of the module slide inside the grooves in the DIMM latches. As you push the DIMM into place, the DIMM latches slowly close around the new module. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 5 Once the DIMM is fully seated in the socket, press firmly inward on the left and right DIMM latches until they lock and secure the DIMM into place. DIMM latches in closed position 6 Install the top cover that you removed in Step 2 on page 7 Install the controller back in the controller unit by reversing the procedure in Step 1 on...
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  • Page 39: Chapter 2. Connecting The Controller Unit To The Loop

    GBIC. The following figure shows the mini-hub interface connections. Mini-hub Host mini-hub ports GBIC Drive mini-hub Fiber-optic ports interface cable GBIC Figure 13. Mini-hub interface connections © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 40: Controller Unit Interface Ports

    (Controller A) and mini-hubs 2 and 4 connect to the bottom controller (Controller B), as shown in Figure 15 on page 25. To ensure redundancy, you must connect each host to both controllers through the appropriate mini-hub. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Drive Mini-Hubs

    Front view Controller A Controller B Host mini-hubs Controller B Controller A Controller A Controller B Back view Host mini-hub ports Figure 15. Controller unit host mini-hubs Drive mini-hubs Each drive mini-hub connects to Controller A and Controller B and each drive mini-hub represents a single drive channel.

  • Page 42: Ethernet And Rs-232 Ports

    RS-232 ports for diagnostic services. The following figure shows the location of these ports. Ethernet ports RS-232 ports Controller B Controller A Controller B Controller A Figure 17. Controller unit Ethernet and RS-232 ports IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing Gbics And Fiber-Optic Cables

    Installing GBICs and fiber-optic cables A Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) is used to connect each mini-hub port to hosts and drives. Installation tips: • The GBIC module housing has an integral guide key designed to prevent you from inserting the GBIC improperly. •...
  • Page 44 • Do not overtighten the cable straps or bend the cables to a radius smaller than 76 mm (3 inches). • Do not put excess weight on the cable at the connection point and be sure that it is well supported. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 To remove the fiber-optic cables and GBIC, do the following: 1 Remove the fiber-optic cables from the GBIC; then, replace the protective caps. Note: If you are using IBM GBICs, you must remove the fiber-optic cables from the GBIC before you can remove the GBIC from the mini-hub port.

  • Page 46: Controller Unit And Drive Enclosure Cabling Overview

    Drive enclosure Group 1 Drive Loop A Drive Loop B Drive Loop C Controller unit Drive Loop D Drive enclosure Group 2 Figure 18. Redundant drive loop cabling overview IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Configuring The Drive Loops

    Configuring the drive loops The procedure and illustrations in this section show an example of cabling a group of drive enclosures into a redundant drive loop. For an example of a drive loop that has only one drive enclosure, skip this procedure and go to "Connecting drive cables to the controller unit"...

  • Page 48: Figure 20. Connecting A Second Redundant Drive Loop

    Group 1 Controller Controller Step 4: Cable a second drive group as a redundant drive loop. Drive enclosure Group 2 Loop D Loop C Figure 20. Connecting a second redundant drive loop IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Connecting Drive Cables To The Controller Unit

    Connecting drive cables to the controller unit Use the following procedure to connect a redundant drive loop to the controller unit. You will need two Fiber Channel interface cables for each redundant pair of loops (for example, Loop A and Loop B) that you are connecting to the controller unit. 1 Connect drive Loop A to the controller unit, as shown in Figure Starting with the last drive enclosure in Loop A, cable the In port on the left ESM...

  • Page 50: Figure 22. Two Redundant Drive Enclosure Groups

    Group 2 Drive Loop C Drive Loop D interface cables interface cables Figure 22. Two redundant drive enclosure groups 5 Go to "Connecting hosts directly to the controller unit" on page IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Connecting Hosts Directly To The Controller Unit

    Connecting hosts directly to the controller unit Use this procedure to connect up to four hosts, with two host adapters each, directly to the controller unit. If you are connecting five or more hosts to the controller unit, go to "Connecting hosts using external devices"...

  • Page 52: Connecting Hosts Using External Devices

    You can use either the upper or lower connectors on either mini-hub. Note: Throughout this book, the use of hub or external hub refers to a managed hub. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Figure 24. Using Managed Hubs To Connect A Host

    1 Connect the first host (Host 1) to the controller unit, as shown in Figure Connect Host Adapter 1 (HA1) from Host 1 (through Hub 1) to host mini-hub 1. Connect HA2 from Host 1 (through Hub 2) to mini-hub 2. Front View Controller A Controller B...

  • Page 54: Figure 25. Using Managed Hubs To Connect Multiple Hosts

    Method 3 Connect a new managed hub to the unoccupied port Host 2 on the mini-hubs that you connected in Step 1. Figure 25. Using managed hubs to connect multiple hosts IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Connecting Secondary Interface Cables

    Connecting secondary interface cables Use this procedure to connect Ethernet or RS-232 (serial) interface cables to the controller unit. 1 To directly manage a storage subsystem, connect a pair of Ethernet cables from the management station to the Ethernet ports for Controller A or Controller B on the back of the controller unit, as shown in Figure 26.
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  • Page 57: Chapter 3. Starting The Controller Unit

    For details about power requirements, see "Operating specifications" on page Power switch ac power cord Power switch ac power cord Figure 27. Connecting the power cords and turning on and off the power © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...

  • Page 58: Turning Off The Power

    Use the proper troubleshooting or servicing procedure to correct the fault before turning off the power. This ensures that the controller unit powers up correctly later. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Turning On The Controller Unit Alarm

    Use the following procedure to turn off power to the controller unit. 1 Prepare the controller unit for shutdown, as follows: a Stop all I/O activity to the controller unit and attached drive enclosures. Logically disconnect the controller and drive enclosures from the hosts. Make sure that the fast write cache indicator light on each controller unit front panel and all applicable drive active indicator lights on each drive enclosure front panel are off (not blinking).

  • Page 60: Controller Unit Indicator Lights

    The pattern shown depends on whether the controller is active or passive (offline). For more information, refer to IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit User’s Reference and IBM Netfinity FAStT Storage Manager for Windows NT Installation and Support Guide.

  • Page 61: Figure 30. Controller Fan Indicator Lights - Front View

    Controller fan indicator lights Controller fan Power Green light indicates power is on. Normal status: On Problem status: Off Power Supply Amber light indicates a power supply fault. Normal status: Off Problem status: On Amber light indicates a fan fault. Normal status: Off Problem status: On Controller...

  • Page 62: Figure 31. Battery Indicator Lights - Front View

    Normal status: Off Normal status: On Normal status: On Problem status: On Problem status: Off Problem status: Off Figure 32. Controller unit indicator lights — back view IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Figure 33. Mini-Hub Indicator Lights

    The mini-hub indicator lights on the back of the controller unit are shown in the following figure and described in Table Fault Bypass (upper port) Loop good Bypass (lower port) Mini-hub indicator lights Figure 33. Mini-hub indicator lights The following table describes the mini-hub indicator lights. Table 2: Mini-hub indicator lights Normal Problem...

  • Page 64: Completing The Installation

    "Controller unit indicator lights" on page 2 When all status indicators show “normal status,” replace the controller unit front cover. For operating instructions, refer to the IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit User’s Reference. IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4. Getting Help, Service, And Information

    • IBM Hardware Repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by IBM hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
  • Page 66 On the World Wide Web, the IBM Personal Computing Web site has up-to-date information about IBM Personal Computer products and support. Some helpful addresses are: http://www.ibm.com Main IBM home page http://www.ibm.com/pc IBM Personal Computing http://www.ibm.com/pc/support IBM Personal Computing Support http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/accessories Options by IBM (U.S.)

  • Page 67: Appendix. Product Warranties And Notices

    This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms.The terms of Part 2 may replace or modify those of Part 1.The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller.The term “Machine”...
  • Page 68 Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 69 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 70 Machine. If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
  • Page 71 IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
  • Page 72 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 73 The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months. In case IBM or your reseller are unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 74 The following item is added to this paragraph: 3. breach of IBM’s obligations implied by Section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Section 2 of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982.

  • Page 75: Notices

    IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default will be limited to damages. NORTH AMERICA CANADA: Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section: To obtain warranty service from IBM, call 1-800-565-3344.

  • Page 76: Electronic Emissions Statements

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 77: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    Taiwanese electromagnetic interference (EMI) statement Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 78 IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. IBM power cord Used in these countries and regions part number 13F9940 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay,...
  • Page 79 See also individual component names cage nuts, using charging, battery clip nuts, using diagnostic interface ports cluster server DIMM module installation Fibre Channel connection direct storage subsystem management Fibre Channel network configuration, single- and dual-path configuring drive loops © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000...
  • Page 80 GBICs installing rails installing rack mounting holes removing securing in rack removing protective cap IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 81 installing CRUs battery noise emissions values controller notices controller fan electronic emissions fan and communications module electrostatic devices GBICs product warranty mini-hub safety information power supply trademarks interface connections (mini-hub) used in this book interface ports Ethernet mini-hubs operating specifications RS-232 power laser cautions...
  • Page 82 CRU storage subsystem management direct method Ethernet ports host-agent method illustrations telephone numbers HelpCenter ordering publications temperature specifications trademarks turning off power IBM Netfinity FAStT500 RAID Controller Enclosure Unit Installation Guide...
  • Page 83 ® Part Number: 19K0788 Printed in U.S.A. April 2000 19K0788...

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