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IBM XIV Storage System Manual

Introduction and planning guide for customer configuration
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IBM XIV Storage System
IBM XIV Storage System (Types 2810 and
2812) Model A14 (Gen2) Introduction and
Planning Guide for Customer
Configuration
V ersion 2 Release 2
GA52-1327-07

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  • Page 1 IBM XIV Storage System IBM XIV Storage System (Types 2810 and 2812) Model A14 (Gen2) Introduction and Planning Guide for Customer Configuration V ersion 2 Release 2 GA52-1327-07...
  • Page 3 IBM XIV Storage System IBM XIV Storage System (Types 2810 and 2812) Model A14 (Gen2) Introduction and Planning Guide for Customer Configuration V ersion 2 Release 2 GA52-1327-07...
  • Page 4 “Notices” on page 33. This edition applies to version 2, release 2 of the IBM XIV Storage System (Types 2810 and 2812) Model A14 (Gen 2) and all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This edition replaces GA52-1327-06.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety notices and labels . . ix Platform requirements . . 17 Danger notices . ix Installing the IBM XIV Storage System GUI. . 17 Caution notices . . xi Attention notices . . xi Appendix A. Site survey form and Labels .
  • Page 6 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures Top view of clearance requirements for service Top view of clearance requirements for service and cooling . 12 and cooling . 30 Raised floor requirements . . 13 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2009...
  • Page 8 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 9: Tables

    Clearance dimensions for service and cooling - Raised floor requirements - dimensions pre-August, 2009 racks . . 30 Typical delivery clearance requirements Operating system and processor requirements for the IBM XIV Storage System GUI . . 17 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2009...
  • Page 10 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 11: Safety And Environmental Notices

    IBM Systems Safety Notices. For example, if a danger statement contains the identifier D004 translations for that danger statement appear in IBM Systems Safety Notices under statement D004. Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this documentation before performing the instructions.
  • Page 12 4. Remove all cables from devices. To Connect: 1. Turn everything OFF (unless instructed otherwise). 2. Attach all cables to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 5. Turn device ON. IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 13: Caution Notices

    Caution notices A caution notice calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition. A caution notice can be accompanied by different symbols, as shown in the examples in Table 1. Table 1. Caution notice symbols If the symbol is...

  • Page 14: Labels

    Internationally, use only SFP or GBIC optical transceivers that comply with IEC standard 825–1. Optical products that do not comply with these standards may produce light that is hazardous to the eyes. IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 15: Product Recycling And Disposal

    (TI) que reciclen responsablemente sus equipos cuando éstos ya no les sean utiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas y servicios de devolucion de productos en varios países, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a reciclar sus productos de TI.

  • Page 16: Battery Return Program

    United States, go to www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and other battery packs from IBM Equipment.
  • Page 17 For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative. For Spain: This notice is provided in accordance with Royal Decree 106/2008 of Spain: The retail price of batteries, accumulators and power cells includes the cost of the environmental management of their waste.

  • Page 18: Fire Suppression Systems

    IBM designs and manufactures equipment to internal and external standards that require certain environments for reliable operation. Because IBM does not test any equipment for compatibility with fire suppression systems, IBM does not make compatibility claims of any kind nor does IBM provide recommendations on fire suppression systems.

  • Page 19: About This Guide

    If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about IBM products, you can find a variety of sources to assist you. Table 2 provides a list of Web pages that you can view to get information about IBM products and services and to find the latest technical information and support.

  • Page 20: How To Send Your Comments

    Mail Fill out the Readers’ Comments form (RCF) at the back of this book. Return it by mail or give it to an IBM representative. If the RCF has been removed, you can address your comments to: International Business Machines Corporation...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1. Introduction

    IBM representative to devise alternative solutions. Partially populated racks The IBM XIV Storage System is available in a partially populated rack configuration. For installation planning purposes, the same floor loading and power consumption requirements apply to a partially populated rack (containing 6, or 9 - 14 modules) as apply to a fully populated (15 module) rack.
  • Page 22 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Ac Power Requirements

    30 seconds. Turning off power The IBM XIV Storage System is turned off by issuing the shutdown command from the IBM XIV Storage System GUI or the IBM XIV Command-Line Interface (XCLI).

  • Page 24: Input Voltages And Frequencies

    Line cords The IBM XIV Storage System is available in multiple line cord configurations. The automatic transfer switch (ATS) is chosen based on the line cords selected. Table 4 provides the feature codes and descriptions for each available automatic transfer switch and lists the feature codes for each of the line cords that are associated with that specific ATS.

  • Page 25: Feature Codes For Automatic Transfer Switches

    1. Feature codes 9814, 9815, 9817, 9818 and 9819 are for the four-cord, 30 A single-phase solution. 2. This feature limits the module capacity of the IBM XIV Storage System to six (6), nine (9), or ten (10) modules. An IBM service representative must install a different automatic transfer switch before you can add additional modules.
  • Page 26 14 ft (4.3 m) when exiting from the bottom of the frame. v All installations require wall circuit breakers that have ratings of 50 A to 60 A. Do not exceed the wire rating of the facility. IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 27: Power Consumption

    The IBM XIV Storage System supports both overhead and under-floor cabling configurations. To prepare the power cables, you must provide your IBM representative with the following information before the installation: v The distance of the rack from the power receptacles.
  • Page 28 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Physical Requirements

    Chapter 3. Physical requirements Physical requirements for installing the IBM XIV Storage System include: v “Cooling and environmental considerations” v “Physical space requirements” on page 11 v “Raised floor requirements” on page 13 v “Floor weight-support requirements” on page 14 v “Physical network connection requirements”...

  • Page 30: Contamination Information

    Airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental factors, such as humidity or temperature, might pose a risk to the IBM XIV Storage System hardware. Risks that are posed by the presence of excessive particulate levels or concentrations of harmful gases include damage that might cause the IBM XIV Storage System to malfunction or cease functioning altogether.

  • Page 31: Physical Space Requirements

    “Specifications - pre-August, 2009 racks,” on page 27 for the dimensions of racks ordered with feature code 1100. v Doors supplied with racks ordered with feature code 1101 (door includes an IBM logo illuminated by an LED); Dimensions for IBM XIV systems ordered with feature code 1101 are shown in Table 9 on page 12.

  • Page 32: Rack Dimensions And Clearances

    You can position racks alongside (adjacent to) other racks. v There are no space requirements between adjacent racks. IBM service representatives must have enough space to open the front and rear covers to service the unit, and must also be able to remove components and other assemblies from the unit.

  • Page 33: Raised Floor Requirements

    Table 10. Clearance dimensions for service and cooling (continued) Index Metric (mm) English (in.) 1142 45.0 1000 39.4 1500 59.1 17.7 24.0 Raised floor requirements You can install the system on either a raised or nonraised floor. Note: A raised floor provides both better cabling support and helps to ensure more efficient cooling to the units.

  • Page 34: Floor Weight-Support Requirements

    – A length of at least 3 m (10 ft) of fiber-channel and Ethernet cables that is used for internal-cabinet cable wiring For more details about network connectivity requirements, see IBM XIV Storage System (Type: 2810, 2812) Model A14 (Gen 2) Pre-Installation Network Planning Guide for Customer Configuration.
  • Page 35 If your site does not meet the delivery clearances shown in Table 12 on page 14, IBM offers a disassembled shipping option (FC: 0200), which reduces the weight of the shipment for easier moving of components. The rack shipping weight is reduced to less than 300 kg by removing selected components that are shipped separately.
  • Page 36 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Management Platform Requirements And Installation

    Chapter 4. Management platform requirements and installation The IBM XIV Storage System is managed using either the IBM XIV Storage System GUI or the IBM XIV Command-Line Interface (XCLI). This chapter explains the requirements for installing the IBM XIV Storage System GUI and XCLI interfaces and introduces the installation procedures.
  • Page 38 <filename> Release notes The latest available release notes for IBM XIV Storage System GUI information are also found at the following Web site: www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/xiv IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 39: Appendix A. Site Survey Form And Checklist

    __ v 1200 mm (47.2 in.) front door clearance is available __ v 1000 mm (39.4 in.) back door clearance is available __ v 450 mm (17.7 in.) clearance from walls to side is available © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2009...
  • Page 40 __ v All doors and elevators have at least a 1321 mm (52 in.) depth clearance Access approval requirements __ v Prearranged access approval obtained for IBM service representatives __ v Prearranged access approval obtained for movers __ v Prearranged access approval obtained for vehicles __ v Prearranged access approval obtained for the technician’s laptop computer...

  • Page 41: Appendix B. Delivery Information

    Table 14. Delivery address information entry form Description Information Company name: Department or division name: Street number and name: City or province: State: Zip code or postal code: Country: Country code - telephone number: Fax: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2009...
  • Page 42 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 43: Appendix C. Client Support Information

    Appendix C. Client support information The client must complete these forms before installation. The information recorded in these forms serves as an aid to IBM service representatives, and is useful if a repair order is ever required. During installation, the IBM service representative enters the collected information into the IBM XIV Storage System GUI.

  • Page 44: Primary Contact Form

    The calling hours, or duty shift for the secondary hours contact, for example, 08:00 - 16:00, or 24/7, as appropriate Time zone The time zone for this contact; for example, GMT -4, or UTC -4 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 45: Remote Support Contact Form

    Remote support contact Table 19 indicates who, at the client site, can authorize remote support access or who can enable the system for remote support. Table 19. Remote support contact form Field Description Information Name Enter the client remote support contact name E-mail Enter the e-mail address of the remote support contact.
  • Page 46 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 47: Appendix D. Specifications - Pre-August, 2009 Racks

    Cooling and environmental considerations - pre-August, 2009 racks Cooling requirements Cooling (thermal dissipation) requirements are shown in Table 21. Table 21. Thermal dissipation - partial and full rack configurations Number of modules (See Note Rack configuration kBTU per hour Full 29.0 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2009...

  • Page 48: Thermal Dissipation - Partial And Full Rack

    2. Airflow for partial rack configurations are typical values and are provided for reference purposes only. To support concurrent capacity upgrades, the client’s site must provide sufficient airflow space to support a full rack configuration. IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 49: Dimensions - Pre-August, 2009 Racks

    You can position rack alongside (adjacent to) other racks. v There are no space requirements between adjacent racks. For Type 2810 Model A14, IBM service representatives must have enough space to open the front and rear covers to service the unit, and must also be able to remove components and other assemblies from the unit.

  • Page 50: Physical Space, Weight, And Acoustics - Pre-August, 2009 Racks

    24.0 Physical space, weight, and acoustics - pre-August, 2009 racks Use this checklist to ensure that your installation location meets the minimum requirements to install an IBM XIV Storage System that was manufactured before August, 2009 Space __ v 1991 mm (78.3 in.) height is available __ v 600 mm (23.6 in.) width is available...
  • Page 51 Acoustic output __ v Sound power, LwAu = 8.4 bels Appendix D. Specifications - pre-August, 2009 racks...
  • Page 52 IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 53: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 54: Trademarks

    IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Licensees of this program who wish to have information about it for the purpose of enabling: (i) the exchange of information between independently created...

  • Page 55: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 56: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.

  • Page 57: Australia And New Zealand Class A Statement

    Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Gerte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verndert bzw.

  • Page 58: Taiwan Class A Warning Statement

    Taiwan Class A warning statement Japan VCCI Class A ITE Electronic Emission Statement Korean Class A Electronic Emission Statement IBM XIV Storage System Introduction and Planning Guide...
  • Page 59 IBM business partner, or your authorized remarketer. When you send comments to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute your comments in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. IBM or any other organizations will only use the personal information that you supply to contact you about the issues that you state on this form.
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