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- Page 1 Disk Library for mainframe Version 5.1 Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500 302-005-777 Rev 01 July 2019...
- Page 2 MERCHANTABILITY OR 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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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Figures Tables Chapter 1 Physical Planning Overview Planning overview..................10 DLm system presite considerations............. 11 Physical specifications..............11 General considerations..............11 Transportation and delivery guidelines..........11 Pre-installation considerations..............12 Environmental specifications............12 System host cabling requirements..........12 Layout and space recommendations..........12 Remote support................ - Page 4 Contents External network requirements in DLm8500........37 DLm power requirements...............38 Chapter 5 Environmental specifications and regulatory compliance Environmental specifications..............42 Air flow..................42 Environment acclimation............... 42 Regulatory compliance................43 DLm touch current compliance..............44 Choosing a UPS..................44 Appendix A DLm8500 System Service Area and Removal Dimensions and service area...............48 Shipping dimensions and clearance requirements........
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Page 5: Figures
FIGURES DLm8500 Single Rack Solutions with one and two DD controllers and DS60 enclosures ............................21 DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with a DD9800 controller and ES30 enclosures..22 DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with DD9300/DD6800 controllers and DS60 enclosures ......................... 23 DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with DD6300/DD6800/DD9300 and ES30 enclosures ........................... - Page 6 Figures Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500...
- Page 7 TABLES Pre-installation responsibility summary............... 10 Required Network Ports for DLm Operations..............16 Required Network Port for Disaster Recovery Testing..........17 External dependencies....................17 DLm VTEC equipment technical specifications............28 Required Network Port for DLm8500 DD Replication..........30 Required Network Ports for DLm debugging Operations ........... 30 DLm physical specification for a single cabinet............30 North American, single-phase, electrical specifications..........31 DLm8500 Multiple Rack Solution power consumption and heat dissipation....32...
- Page 8 Tables Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500...
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Page 9: Physical Planning Overview
CHAPTER 1 Physical Planning Overview This chapter provides an overview of the planning requirements for Dell EMC Disk Library for mainframe (DLm) installation. Planning overview....................10 DLm system presite considerations..............11 Pre-installation considerations................12 Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 10: Planning Overview
Physical Planning Overview Planning overview This section provides an overview of the planning requirements for Dell EMC Disk Library for mainframe (DLm) installation. This section reviews Dell EMC responsibilities and outlines your responsibilities as a DLm user for the following DLm systems:... -
Page 11: Dlm System Presite Considerations
Physical Planning Overview DLm system presite considerations This section describes about the presite plan for DLm system installation. When planning the installation site for your DLm system, meet with your Dell EMC representative to complete the presite plan. Physical specifications... -
Page 12: Pre-Installation Considerations
Remote support This section describes about the remote support service. Remote support is an important and part of the Dell EMC customer service and support strategy. Communication between the Dell EMC Customer Support Center and the DLm occurs either through IP connections to the local area network. -
Page 13: Planning For Upgrades
Physical Planning Overview password. SSH trust is established when DLm is installed, or when new storage systems or VTEs are added to the DLm. Planning for upgrades When planning for upgrades, consider space, power, and environmental concerns. Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... - Page 14 Physical Planning Overview Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500...
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Page 15: Configuration And Host Connectivity
CHAPTER 2 Configuration and host connectivity This section describes the configuration and host connectivity requirements common to all DLm modules. Network software ports needed to support DLm operations......16 Network software ports needed to support DLm Disaster Recovery Testing..17 Installation information.................. -
Page 16: Network Software Ports Needed To Support Dlm Operations
Configuration and host connectivity Network software ports needed to support DLm operations This section describes about requirement of network software ports to support DLm operations. DLm software uses many protocols and standard network ports to support various monitoring and configuration services. If your network configuration requires that firewalls exist between DLm systems, ensure that the networking environment into which you introduce DLm systems provides access to these networking ports and protocols. -
Page 17: Network Software Ports Needed To Support Dlm Disaster Recovery Testing
Domain Installation information This section contains all the installation-related information. Discuss and obtain the following site profile information from the Dell EMC Sales Representative. The following table lists the external dependencies that need to be considered for configuring DLm systems. -
Page 18: External Dependencies
Configuration and host connectivity Table 4 External dependencies Requirements Specifications Mainframe software Operating system and version number JES2 or JES3 Channel information Channel type Number of channels Type of channels: FICON Configuration information LPARs which use DLm Physical Control Unit Address (CUADD) Physical Device Addresses (UNITADD) Device type Device name—... -
Page 19: Dlm8500 With Data Domain Physical Planning
CHAPTER 3 DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning This chapter covers the tasks to be completed when planning an installation of the DLm8500 with Data Domain (DD) system at the customer site. DLm8500 with DD Physical Planning Overview..........20 Installing the DLm VTEC hardware into a third-party rack in the field.... -
Page 20: Dlm8500 With Dd Physical Planning Overview
DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning DLm8500 with DD Physical Planning Overview This section provides an overview of the physical equipment in a single-rack DLm8500 and a multi-rack DLm8500. DLm8500 Single Rack Solution for Data Domain configuration This section provides an overview of single rack solution for data domain configuration. -
Page 21: Dlm8500 Single Rack Solutions With One And Two Dd Controllers And Ds60 Enclosures
DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning Figure 1 DLm8500 Single Rack Solutions with one and two DD controllers and DS60 enclosures The following images show: A DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with one DD9800 controller, four ES30 enclosures and one of each switch A DLm8500 Single Rack HA Solution with one DD9800 controller, eight ES30 enclosures and two of each switches Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 22: Dlm8500 Single Rack Solution With A Dd9800 Controller And Es30 Enclosures
DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning Figure 2 DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with a DD9800 controller and ES30 enclosures The following images show: A DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with one DD9300/DD6800, one DS60 enclosure and one of each switch A DLm8500 Single Rack HA Solution with two DD9300/DD6800s, DS60 enclosures and two of each switches Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 23: Dlm8500 Single Rack Solution With Dd9300/Dd6800 Controllers And Ds60 Enclosures
DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning Figure 3 DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with DD9300/DD6800 controllers and DS60 enclosures The following images show: A DLm8500 Single Rack Solution with one DD6300/DD6800/DD9300 controller, ES30 enclosures and one of each switch A DLm8500 Single Rack HA Solution with two DD9300/DD6800 controllers, ES30 enclosures and two of each switches Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 24: Dlm8500 With Dd Multiple Rack Solution Configuration
The DLm8500 VTEC and Data Domain cabinet equipment enclosures and power systems are designed to support DLm8500 system equipment only. Dell EMC does not support any other components in these cabinets, and recommends that you do not install any additional equipment in the DLm8500 cabinets. -
Page 25: Fully Loaded Multiple Rack Solution Dlm8500 With Data Domain And Ecs
DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning Figure 5 Fully loaded Multiple Rack Solution DLm8500 with Data Domain and ECS The following image shows a fully loaded Multiple Rack Solution DLm8500 with PowerMax and ECS storage: Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 26: Fully Loaded Dlm8500 Multiple Rack Solution With Powermax And Ecs
DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning Figure 6 Fully loaded DLm8500 Multiple Rack Solution with PowerMax and ECS VTEC cabinet This section provides an overview of VTEC cabinet. The DLm8500 VTEC cabinet contains: One to eight VTEs including one or two management VTEs Note: 1-6 VTEs are standard. -
Page 27: Dae
Single Rack Solution or a DLm8500 Single Rack HA Solution system into a third-party rack, Dell EMC ships that equipment in a 12U mini-rack enclosure. The DLm8500 equipment is not intended to operate from within the mini-rack enclosure. Dell EMC field service personnel should remove the DLm8500 VTEC equipment from the mini- rack and install that equipment appropriately into a third-party rack of customer. -
Page 28: Dlm Vtec Equipment Technical Specifications
Dell EMC recommend that you use an equipment lift to move the equipment from the 12U mini-rack into a third-party rack. Dell EMC recommend that you move the VTE servers first from the mini-rack into the third-party rack before you move the switches that are shipped higher up in the 12U mini-rack. -
Page 29: Dlm8500 Dd Configuration And Host Connectivity
EIA rails and 30” clearance that is required behind front EIA rails for Dell EMC equipment and cable routing. Inlet and exhaust areas of Dell EMC equipment should not be restricted. Any panels or doors in front of them should have at least 50% open area. -
Page 30: Network Software Ports Needed To Support Dlm Debugging Operations
Network ports are required to connect the DLm and the SRS gateways. Note: If you need to resolve errors, before continuing, you must contact Dell EMC Support for assistance to determine which port to open. The following table provides a list of required network ports to connect the DLm and the SRS gateways. -
Page 31: Dlm Power Requirements
DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning Table 8 DLm physical specification for a single cabinet Description Measurements Height 76.66 in (194.7 cm) Width 24.02 in (61.0 cm) Depth 41.88 in (106.4 cm) Clearance for service and airflow Front 42 in (106.7 cm) Rear 42 in (106.7 cm) 18 in (45.7 cm) -
Page 32: Power And Cooling Data
3.36 9600 storage cabinet All cabinet values are calculated for a fully loaded configuration. Contact your Dell EMC Sales Representative for specific supported configurations. The following table provides details of power consumption and heat dissipation for maximally configured DLm8500 Multiple Rack Solution systems (containing two VTEs,... -
Page 33: External Network Requirements
(Btu/Hr) VTEC equipment 1.37 4,700 All cabinet values are calculated for a fully loaded configuration. Contact your Dell EMC Sales Representative for specific supported configurations. Note: These power consumption and heat dissipation requirements generally apply when that same VTEC equipment is installed in a third-party rack. Dell EMC cannot measure or guarantee airflow or heat dissipation capabilities that are provided by third-party racks. - Page 34 DLm8500 with Data Domain Physical Planning Table 13 DLm8500 replication cable requirements (continued) DLm8500 1 GbE cables Data Domain-2 2-4 (copper (CAT-5 or CAT-6)) Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500...
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Page 35: Dlm8500 With Powermax Physical Planning
CHAPTER 4 DLm8500 with PowerMax Physical Planning This chapter covers the tasks to be completed when planning an installation of the DLm8500 with PowerMax system at the customer site. DLm8500 PowerMax Physical Planning Overview..........36 DLm8500 with PowerMax Physical Specifications..........36 Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 36: Dlm8500 Powermax Physical Planning Overview
DLm8500 cabinets. Note: Besides to the DLm Release Notes and Dell EMC DLm User guides for DLm8500 , see the Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning Guide for additional information. -
Page 37: External Network Requirements In Dlm8500
Table 15 DLm8500 external network requirements DLm8500 1 GbE cables (Copper) VTE1 (Management) VTE2 (Management) Note: Refer to the Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning Guide for information about the PowerMax cabinet. Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 38: Dlm Power Requirements
This section describes the North American electrical specifications, power cables, connectors, and extension cords for the VTEC cabinet in a DLm configuration. The Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning Guide provides further information about power requirements for PowerMax system and storage cabinets. -
Page 39: Power Distribution Cabling - Dlm8500
PowerMax cabinets 3.47 KVA 10,800 Refer to the Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning Guide for information about the PowerMax cabinets. All VTEC cabinet values are calculated for a fully loaded configuration. Contact your Dell EMC Sales Representative for specific supported configurations. - Page 40 DLm8500 with PowerMax Physical Planning Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500...
- Page 41 CHAPTER 5 Environmental specifications and regulatory compliance This chapter discusses the environmental specifications and regulatory requirements common to all DLm models. Environmental specifications................42 Regulatory compliance..................43 DLm touch current compliance................44 Choosing a UPS....................44 Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500...
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Page 42: Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications and regulatory compliance Environmental specifications This section describes about environmental specification. The following table provides the environmental specifications for the DLm system: Table 18 DLm environmental data Condition Limits Operating temperature 50 °F–90°F (10 °C–32°C) Operating altitude (at 32°) 7500 ft (2286 m) Operating altitude (maximum) 10,000 ft (3048 m) 1.1°... -
Page 43: Regulatory Compliance
Before connecting supply The DLm configurations are Stationary Pluggable Type B systems, and the application of the warning label, Dell EMC P/N 046-000-309, are in English and French. The label location for the DLm configuration is on the inside the front door. -
Page 44: Dlm Touch Current Compliance
UPS from a qualified vendor. Dell EMC do not offers or recommends any specific UPS suppliers or product type to its customers. However, Dell EMC uses preferred suppliers for UPS systems in their facilities. - Page 45 Environmental specifications and regulatory compliance The UPS should be installed as a separately derived AC source using neutral and ground wiring to preserve the fault tolerance specification of the DLm power system. Depending on the power requirements for your DLm system operation, an isolation transformer/stabilizer installed in front of the UPS could further buffer the AC utility environmental factors from reaching DLm.
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Page 47: Appendix Adlm8500 System Service Area And Removal
DLm8500 System Service Area and Removal This section provides service area dimensions, shipping information system placement and then removal. Dimensions and service area................48 Shipping dimensions and clearance requirements..........48 System placement..................... 50 Package Removal....................52 Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 48: Dimensions And Service Area
DLm8500 VTEC cabinets have the same dimensions. This section provides the dimensions, clearances, and placement of the VTEC cabinets. See Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning Guide for dimensions, clearances, and placement of the PowerMax cabinets. Data Domain Hardware Overview and Installation Guide provides corresponding Data Domain information. -
Page 49: Shipping Dimensions
DLm8500 System Service Area and Removal Figure 10 Shipping dimensions 81.00 in. (205.7 cm) 48.00 in. 42.00 in. (121.9 cm) (106.7 cm) GEN-001140 Use a mechanical lift or pallet jack to position the packaged cabinet in its final location. Leave approximately 96 in. of clearance at the back of the cabinet to unload the unit and roll it off the pallet as illustrated in the following figure: Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 50: System Placement
DLm8500 System Service Area and Removal Figure 11 Unloading the pallet System placement This section provides an overview of system placement. You can install a DLm system on a solid floor or a raised floor. Although not required, the raised floor environment is preferred. DLm8500 configuration floor cutouts This section provides information about DLm8500 floor cutouts configuration. -
Page 51: Anti-Tip And Anti-Move Brackets
DLm8500 System Service Area and Removal Figure 12 DLm8500 configuration floor cutout When planning the placement of DLm8500, note the following: The Data Domain cabinet is cabled to the VTEC cabinet using 8-meter GbE cables and 10-meter fiber optic 10 GbE cables. The Data Domain cabinets can be up to five cabinets away from the VTEC cabinet with the cabling under a raised floor. -
Page 52: Package Removal
Procedure 1. Note the damage on the waybill. 2. Photograph the damage. 3. Notify the Dell EMC Traffic department and Customer Support management. 4. File a freight claim with the carrier. Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500... -
Page 53: Unpacking Procedure
DLm8500 System Service Area and Removal Unpacking procedure Before unpacking the unit, allow it to stabilize for 16 hours. About this task CAUTION Before moving the unit over a raised floor, ensure that the floor meets the requirements that are listed under System placement on page 50. -
Page 54: Removing The Packing Material Of The Cabinet
After unpacking the unit, allow it to stabilize in the new environment as specified in Environmental specifications on page 42. Dell EMC recommends that you open both the front and the rear doors to facilitate environmental acclimation. Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500...
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