Summary of Contents for Huawei OceanStor Dorado2100 G2
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To avoid data loss, do not insert or remove disks, controllers, or cables during power-on. To avoid device damage, ensure that the devices are properly grounded before power-on. Installation Flow Copyright Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2012. All rights reserved.
Preparations for Installation Verifying Installation Tools Verifying Circuit Breakers The installation tools needed to prepare include: To prevent other devices connected to the circuit breakers from being Phillips screwdriver (M3-M6) incorrectly powered off due to a power supply failure of the storage ...
Installing Devices Planning Device Installation Positions Before the planning, you need to calculate the required cabinet space, as listed in the following table. Controller enclosure Disk enclosure Installation Item Required Space 2 U (for the 2U SAS disk enclosure) Remarks: The total of the required cabinet space can be calculated through the following formula: 2 U + 2 U x (number of 2 U disk enclosures) Based on the calculated cabinet space, you can plan the installation positions of the devices for the convenience of the installation and expansion.
Installing Adjustable Guide Rails The length of the adjustable guide rail ranges from 600 mm (23.64 inches) to 900 mm (35.46 inches), and it can be installed in the cabinet with a depth from 800 mm (31.50 inches) to 1100 mm (43.34 inches).
Installing Floating Nuts If you do not have a floating nut mounting bar, you can use a flat-head screwdriver instead. When using a flat-head screwdriver to install the floating nuts, handle it gently; otherwise, the flat-head screwdriver may skid, and injure the hands or storage devices. Installing Filler Panels To ensure good ventilation, it is recommended to cover the unoccupied slots with filler panels.
Connecting Cables General View of Cable Connecting Ports The figure below shows the general view of cable connecting ports (using the AC controller enclosure configured with 10 Gb TOE host ports as an example). Connecting Ground Cables After connecting one end of the ground cable to the ground terminal of the storage device, connect the other end of the ground cable to the ground terminal of the cabinet in the same method.
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Connecting Disk Enclosures to the Controller Enclosure All EXP expansion ports on the storage devices only connect to the PRI expansion ports. The expansion ports on controller A must connect to the PRI expansion ports on expansion module A of the disk enclosure;...
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For details about each port and the cable connected to it, see the OceanStor Dorado2100 G2 Storage System Installation Guide.
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Connecting Power Cables The AC device is allowed to connect to AC power supplies only, and the DC device is allowed to connect to DC power supplies only. The AC power modules and DC power modules of the storage system can connect to two routes of power supplies.
Checking Hardware Installation Checking Device Installation Check Item Normal Abnormal The device sits stably on the guide rails The device slants or disconnect. Controller enclosure Screws are loose or disconnect. without any displacement. Disk enclosure Screws are fixed properly. Checking Cable Connections Check Item Normal...
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Check the status indicators after the devices are powered on. When the storage system is powered on, the colors of the indicators vary with the port speeds. For details, see the OceanStor Dorado2100 G2 Storage System Installation Guide. Switching On the External Power Sources Switching on the external power sources of the devices in the following sequence: Disk enclosures →...
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Checking the Status Indicators on the Controller Enclosure (Rear View) Power running/alarm indicator Fan-BBU running/alarm indicator Green on Green on Link indicator of the network Running indicator of the Green on Green on management port interface module Link indicator of the mini SAS Controller power indicator Green on Blue on...
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Obtain the documentation for the UltraPath from the delivery-attached CD-ROM. How to Obtain Help If faults occur during power-on, seek help from the OceanStor Dorado2100 G2 Storage System Troubleshooting. For questions about technical support and service, contact your service provider.
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