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Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide Stratus Technologies R004S-02...
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Setting Up the Pallet Ramp 1-14 Removing the Cabinet from the Pallet 1-16 Inspecting the Cabinet and System 1-17 Verifying the Stratus Serial Number 1-17 Stabilizing the System 1-18 Disposing of Shipping Materials 1-19 2. Connecting and Powering On the System...
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Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Fan A-17 Removing the Power Supply Fan Assembly A-18 Replacing the Power Supply Fan Assembly A-19 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
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Figures Figure 1-1. Cabinet Packaged for Shipping Figure 1-2. Dimensions of Packaged 38U Cabinet Figure 1-3. Clearances Required at Installation Site Figure 1-4. Cutting Exterior Shipping Straps Figure 1-5. Removing Packing Material Figure 1-6. Unbuckling Interior Shipping Straps 1-10 Figure 1-7. Wooden-Restraint Blocks 1-11 Figure 1-8.
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Figure A-14. Attaching Cables to Fabric Switch A-15 Figure A-15. Replacing Bezel A-17 Figure A-16. Removing Power Supply Fan A-18 Figure A-17. Replacing Power Supply Fan A-19 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Preface The Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S) documents the hardware installation procedures for Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 systems. This manual is intended for Customer Service personnel who are installing these systems.
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If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites, and the ftServer system is covered by a service agreement, please contact the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative.
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Your assistance is most appreciated. Regulatory Notice All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
The information in this manual assumes that the system site has been prepared according to the instructions in the following manuals: – Stratus ftServer V 6512 System: Site Planning Guide (R675) – Stratus ftServer V 6512 System: Operation and Maintenance Guide (R674) Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet...
Figure 1-3 shows the clearances required at the installation site. Include the height of the pallet jack when you calculate the overall system height. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Unpacking the Cabinet Figure 1-2. Dimensions of Packaged 38U Cabinet 38U Cabinet 80 in. (2m) 5 in. (12.7 cm) 53 in. 41 in. (134.62 cm) (104.14 cm) upk002a Figure 1-3. Clearances Required at Installation Site Pallet Ramp 42 in. (107 cm) Cabinet 150 in.
1. Verify that the unpacked system is still secured to the pallet. 2. Use a pallet jack to move the system on its pallet to the installation site. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing the Packing Materials C A U T I O N Use a pallet jack, not a forklift, to move the packaged system. Using a forklift could damage the system. Use the pallet jack at the front or rear of the cabinet. 3.
4. Remove the cardboard pieces of packing material surrounding the cabinet (see Figure 1-5). These pieces include two C-fold sleeves around the sides of the cabinet and two caps at the top. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing the Packing Materials Figure 1-5. Removing Packing Material upk004 5. Remove the plastic wrap encasing the cabinet. C A U T I O N If condensation exists inside the plastic wrap, you must provide a stabilization period for the system. “Stabilizing the System”...
To loosen the bolts, use the 9/16-inch socket wrench. You may need to hold the nut underneath the pallet that secures the bolt. 1-10 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing the Packing Materials Figure 1-7. Wooden-Restraint Blocks Bolts upk006a 9. Loosen and remove the bolts that secure the wooden-restraint block at the front door of the cabinet. Then, remove the block. 10. Remove the lever bar from its storage location (see Figure 1-1) and insert it in the center slot of one of the sides, as shown in...
1-9), push down on the lever with your foot and carefully guide the cabinet with your arms, tilting it toward the other person, who supports the cabinet. 1-12 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing the Packing Materials Figure 1-9. Tilting Cabinet upk008a 12. While the system is tilted, reach down and slide the wooden-restraint blocks to the side and out from under the system. See Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10. Sliding Back Wooden-Restraint Blocks msys102 Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet 1-13...
2. Fit the beveled edge of the lower end of the pallet ramp into the lower edge of the upper end of the ramp as shown in Figure 1-12. 1-14 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Setting Up the Pallet Ramp Figure 1-12. Assembling and Positioning Ramp upk010a 3. Position the pallet ramp under the pallet, at the front of the cabinet (see Figure 1-12). Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet 1-15...
W A R N I N G The cabinet is top heavy. Use extreme caution when rolling it down the ramp. 1-16 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
If you noticed damage, contact the CAC. Verifying the Stratus Serial Number Find the equipment label to check the Stratus serial number. To find the equipment label, open the rear door of the cabinet. The equipment label is affixed to the upper-left side of the cabinet.
No condensation is on the plastic bag or system surfaces. Desiccant is present. 4 hours Condensation is on the plastic bag or system surfaces. 1-18 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Stratus ftServer V 6512 System: Site Planning Guide (R675) and Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, and V 6408 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R645). Disposing of Shipping Materials The shipping materials contain no hazardous materials;...
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Disposing of Shipping Materials 1-20 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
For information on these entries, see OpenVOS System Administration: Configuring a System (R287). Any RSN bridge module on a Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, or V 6512 system requires a physical connection to either an AA-E97900, AA-E97700, or AA-E96600 RSN console server.
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You must install the RSN console server (and modem, if present) on a flat surface, such as a table or rack space. Do not place these components on top of a system cabinet. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server to the Internet Figure 2-1 shows the AA-E97900 RSN console server connections to the Internet. Figure 2-1. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to the Internet Network connection to Internet vos239 COM 1 port Ethernet cable...
Figure 2-2. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Serial Connection vos064g AA-E97900 RSN Serial cable: COM1 port (DB-9) to RJ-45 (serial console server port 1) Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System 2. With the console server power switch (number 1 in Figure 2-3) in the off (0) position, plug the power cord (number 2) into the console server. Figure 2-3. Connecting the AA-E97900 Power Cord and Cables in an Internet Connection vos234h Power switch Ethernet cable from port LAN1 to Internet...
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If the console server is not working, the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative will help you correct the problem. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server to a Modem Figure 2-4 shows the AA-E97900 RSN console server connections to a modem. Figure 2-4. AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to a Modem vos239a COM 1 port Ethernet port (LAN2) RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable RJ-45 to DB-25 serial cable...
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2. With the console server power switch (number 1 in Figure 2-5) in the off (0) position, plug the power cord (number 2) into the console server. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-5. Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Cables and Power vos234j Power switch Serial cable to port 1 Power cord Serial cable to port 2 Ethernet cable from LAN1 to Ethernet switch 3. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the serial cable (number 5 in Figure 2-5) to port 2 of the console server.
This is not a required connection. The CAC uses it as a manual connection from the PC console if a Telnet connection is not available. 2-10 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-6. AA-E97700 RSN Internet Console Server Connections Network connection to Internet vos236f COM 1 port RSN Internet console server Serial line Ethernet port (LAN2) U772 Ethernet switch (port 21) Ethernet port (LAN1) Ethernet cable 2.
(Figure 2-7). Figure 2-7. Connecting AA-E97700 Power Cord Power cord vos234d 5. Turn the RSN console server power switch to the on (1) position. 2-12 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Connecting the AA-E96600 RSN Dialup Console Server to a Modem Perform the following procedure to install the AA-E96600 RSN dialup console server and the AA-C72000 modem. Wear an ESD wrist strap when performing this procedure. N O T E If you are installing an RSN dialup console server, the customer site requires one analog telephone line for a...
2-10) from serial port 2 of the RSN console server (number 2 in the figure) to the COM 1 port (top port) on the rear of the system chassis. Tighten the connector screws. 2-14 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System N O T E This is not a required connection. The CAC uses it as a manual connection from the PC console if a Telnet connection is not available. Figure 2-10. Connecting RSN Dialup Console Server to COM 1 Port vos228a DB-9 RS-232 cable from RSN console server serial port 2 RSN console server...
The original ftScalable Storage system—This manual refers to this system as first generation ftScalable Storage. The second generation of ftScalable Storage—This manual refers to this system as ftScalable Storage G2. 2-16 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
When providing information that applies to both of these products, this manual uses ftScalable Storage. ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 systems require ftScalable Storage G2 systems and may also connect to existing first-generation ftScalable Storage systems.
2. Connect a customer-provided Category-5 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PC console to port 21 of U772 Ethernet Switch B (numbers 1 and 2 in Figure 2-13). 2-18 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-13. Connecting PC Console to U772 Ethernet Switch B vos063c Port 21 of U772 Ethernet Customer-supplied Switch B Ethernet cable Ethernet port on PC console Connecting and Powering On the System 2-19...
Connect the Ethernet port on the A-side UPS unit to port 23 on U772 Ethernet Switch A. b. Connect the Ethernet port on the B-side UPS unit to port 23 on U772 Ethernet Switch B. 2-20 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-14. Connecting UPS Units to U772 Ethernet Switches vos063d A-side UPS Port 23 of U772 Ethernet Switch A B-side UPS Port 23 of U772 Ethernet Switch B Customer-supplied Ethernet cable Connecting and Powering On the System 2-21...
2-16), and slide the enclosure into the cabinet. Carefully press the safety tabs and push the enclosure in until it snaps into the locked position. 2-22 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System Figure 2-16. Inserting the Enclosure into the Cabinet vos244 Connecting and Powering On the System 2-23...
Logically install each tape drive in the enclosure (one or two drives) by adding the drive(s) to OpenVOS with the OpenVOS setup_tape command. For information on 2-24 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System the setup_tape command, refer to the OpenVOS System Administration: Disk and Tape Administration (R284) manual. Installing the Optional 2U Tape-Drive Enclosure Perform the following tasks to install the optional 2-U tape-drive enclosure in your ftServer module.
Figure 2-19. Loosening Screws on Rail Screws 3. Secure the rails, using two screws in the front and two in the rear (Figure 2-20). Figure 2-20. Securing Rails Screws 2-26 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System 4. Tighten the two screws that hold the adjustable section (Figure 2-21). Repeat for the other side. Figure 2-21. Tightening Screws that Hold Adjustable Section Screws Connecting and Powering On the System 2-27...
(Figure 2-22). Repeat for the other side. Figure 2-22. Extending Rails Green release button 2-28 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System 6. Position the inner rail section on the side of the enclosure so that the green release button is at the front, facing out. Secure with three small screws per side (Figure 2-23). N O T E The rail will extend past the back of the enclosure.
9. Screw in the two thumbscrews (located directly below each of the handles) to secure the enclosure to the front vertical rails. 2-30 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Connecting External Components to the System 10. Connect the LC optical cables from the tape drive to the corresponding PCI adapter (Figure 2-25). a. If you have a single tape drive, connect the LC optical cable from the right LC connector (as viewed from the rear) to the lower FC HBA port in CPU-I/O enclosure 10.
Connect the PDU power-input cord (number 2 in Figure 2-26) to the PDU and to a separate AC power source. c. Turn on the breaker switch (number 1 in Figure 2-26). 2-32 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Powering On the System Figure 2-26. Powering On PDUs vos229 Power breaker switch Power-jumper cords Power-input cord Blank side of PDU 2. Turn on the power switch on the UPS units (if connected). See the UPS manufacturer’s documentation for more information. Connecting and Powering On the System 2-33...
Plug the other end of the power cord (number 1 in Figure 2-28) in into the rack power source (number 2 in the figure).. 2-34 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Powering On the System Figure 2-28. AC Power Cord taz049a Power supply unit Rack power source c. Wait several seconds to allow the disks to spin up. d. Repeat this sequence for the other PSUs in the enclosure. 4. If any first-generation ftScalable Storage systems are temporarily attached to the ftServer system, turn on the power switches on the power supplies in the first-generation ftScalable Storage controller tray (Figure...
Powering On the System Figure 2-29. Powering On ftScalable Storage Controller Tray Power button Figure 2-30. Powering On Optional ftScalable Storage Expansion Trays Power button 2-36 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Powering On the System 5. At the rear of the cabinet, turn on the power switch on the network I/O enclosure, if one is connected (Figure 2-31). Figure 2-31. Powering On Network I/O Enclosure Power switch vos071a 6. At the front of the cabinet, turn on the power switch on the fibre channel tape drive (Figure 2-32).
Stratus ftServer V 6512 System: Operation and Maintenance Guide (R674) Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, and V 6408 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R645) 2-38 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
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Related Documentation Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, and V 6408 Systems: Operation and Maintenance Guide (R646) ftScalable Storage G2: Commands Reference Manual (R649) ftScalable Storage G2: Operation and Maintenance Guide (R650) ftScalable Storage G2: Getting Started Guide (R651) ftScalable Storage G2: System Administrator’s Guide (R652)
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Related Documentation 2-40 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Appendix A Removing and Replacing Components This appendix discusses the following topics: “Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch” on page A-1 “Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Fan” on page A-17 Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Remove a U581V 20-Port Fabric Switch to replace it.
Remove the screws from the cabinet rails at the right and left sides of the bracket. Be sure to retain the screws for when you reinstall the bracket. b. Carefully pull out the bracket. Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Figure A-2. Removing Air-Flow Bracket vdco014 3. Issue the OpenVOS commands to bring down the HBA that connects to the U581V fabric switch. The HBA (that is, the PCI adapter) that supports the fabric switch is typically the U580V Dual-Port 8-Gb Fibre Channel PCI Adapter.
Figure A-3. Disconnecting Cables at Front of Fabric Switch vdco010a 5. Standing at the front of the cabinet, remove the power cord at the rear of the fabric switch (Figure A-4). Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Figure A-4. Removing Power Cord at Rear of Fabric Switch vdco011 6. Standing at the rear of the cabinet, push the switch toward the front of the cabinet about 1/2 inch, until the shoulder screws stop at the edge of the keyhole slot (Figure A-5).
Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Figure A-6. Sliding Fabric Switch Out of Cabinet vdco016 9. Remove the shoulder screws (Figure A-7), and keep in a safe place. Removing and Replacing Components...
1. Remove all of the Phillips-head screws from the replacement switch (Figure A-8). Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Figure A-8. Removing Phillips-Head Screws Top Switch Bottom Switch vdco018 2. Install shoulder screws and their washers (Figure A-9): For a switch in the top slot, install two shoulder screws and washers on the right side of the switch, looking at the switch from the side with the cable ports.
For a switch in the bottom slot, slide the switch along the right switch bracket. Take care to avoid catching on any cables. Slide the switch into the slot until the shoulder screws align with the keyhole slot. A-10 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Figure A-10. Inserting Fabric Switch vdco016a 4. Standing at the rear of the cabinet, move the switch so that the shoulder screws slide into the keyhole slot (Figure A-11). For a switch located in the top slot, push the switch to the right. ...
6. Standing at the front of the cabinet, attach the power cords (black to the bottom switch and gray to the top switch) at the rear of the fabric switch (Figure A-12). A-12 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Figure A-12. Attaching Power Cords to Fabric Switch vdco011 7. Standing at the front of the cabinet, install the metal air-flow bracket at the rear of the fabric switch (Figure A-13). This bracket allows air flow in front of the bracket, at its power cords.
8. Standing at the rear of the cabinet, attach the cables to their ports at the front of the fabric switch (Figure A-14). A-14 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch Figure A-14. Attaching Cables to Fabric Switch vdco010a 9. Issue the OpenVOS commands to bring up the HBA that connects to the U581V fabric switch. The HBA (that is, the PCI adapter) that supports the fabric switch is typically the U580V Dual-Port 8-Gb Fibre Channel PCI Adapter.
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Grasp the bezel on its right and left sides. b. Push the bezel on the front of the fabric switch until it snaps on to the ball studs. A-16 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Fan Figure A-15. Replacing Bezel vdco013 Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Fan Each CPU-I/O enclosure contains one power supply fan. See the following sections: “Removing the Power Supply Fan Assembly” on page A-18 ...
4. Lift the fan straight up and out of the enclosure. Figure A-16. Removing Power Supply Fan dco020 Power supply fan Screw Fan connector A-18 Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, V 6408, and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)
4. Replace the CPU-I/O enclosure cover and CPU-I/O enclosure, as described in the Stratus ftServer V 6512 System: Operation and Maintenance Guide (R674) or Stratus ftServer V 2404, V 4408, and V 6408 Systems: Operation and Maintenance Guide (R646). Figure A-17. Replacing Power Supply Fan...
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