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Hardware Information Guide
P/N 300-12-290
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  • Page 1 VNXe Series ™ ® VNXe3300 ™ Hardware Information Guide P/N 300-12-290 REV 04...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2016 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published March, 2016 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. The information in this publication is provided as is. EMC Corporation makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in this publication, and specifically disclaims implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Overview VNXe3300 platform..................11 Front view ..................... 12 Rear view ....................12 Hardware features................. 13 System component description ..............14 Disk processor enclosure ..............14 Front view ..................... 16 Rear view ....................19 I/O modules....................33 SP I/O module types ................
  • Page 4 Contents EMC VNXe3300 Hardware Information Guide...

  • Page 5: Preface

    On this page, click Documentation. On the page that appears, under VNXe Series, click VNXe3300. On the next page that appears, under Content type, click Manuals and Guides. On the right side of the page that appears, a list of all the VNXe3300 product guides will appear. Select the VNXe3300 Hardware Information Guide from this list.
  • Page 6 Preface Revision history The following table presents the revision history of this document: Revision Date Description March, 2016 Updated the following section: • “Specifications” on page 55 June 2012 Following items were changed in this release: VNXe3300 Hardware • First release of the Information Guide in the new EMC look and feel format...
  • Page 7 On this page, click Documentation. On the page that appears, under VNXe Series, click VNXe3300. On the next page that appears, under Content type, click Manuals and Guides. On the right side of the page that appears, a list of all the VNXe3300 product guides will appear. Select the VNXe3300 Hardware Information Guide from this list.
  • Page 8 Preface Typographical conventions EMC uses the following type style conventions in this document: Normal Used in running (nonprocedural) text for: • Names of interface elements (such as names of windows, dialog boxes, buttons, fields, and menus) • Names of resources, attributes, pools, Boolean expressions, buttons, DQL statements, keywords, clauses, environment variables, functions, utilities •...
  • Page 9 Preface Your comments Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy, organization, and overall quality of the user publications. Please send your opinion of this document to: techpubcomments@EMC.com If you have issues, comments, or questions about specific information or procedures, please include the title and, if available, the part number, the revision (for example, A01), the page numbers, and any other details that will help us locate the subject you are addressing.
  • Page 10 Preface EMC VNXe3300 Hardware Information Guide...

  • Page 11: Overview

    VNXe platform is running. The VNXe3300 platform is one of three models that make up the VNXe Series. This platform is ideal for businesses with physical server infrastructures, as well as those making the move to server virtualization to drive consolidation and greater efficiency.

  • Page 12: Front View

    Overview Front view Figure 2 shows an example of the front view of the VNXe3300 platform having a 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive DPE (DPE7). VNX-000109 Figure 2 Example of a VNXe3300 platform with a 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive DPE (front view) Figure 3 shows an example of the front view of the VNXe3300 platform having a 3U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DPE (DPE8).

  • Page 13: Hardware Features

    Overview Hardware features Contained in a 3U platform architecture, the VNXe3300 platform weighs approximately 96.4 lb (43.8 kg). It measures 5.25 inches high x 17.5 inches wide x 24.25 inches deep (13.3 cm to 44.5 cm x 61.5 cm). Between the front and rear of the enclosure, a midplane distributes power and signals to all the enclosure components.

  • Page 14: System Component Description

    Overview Note: Any combination of the above I/O modules is supported. However, both SPs must have the same I/O module configuration. – One RS-232/EIA 232 serial (up to 115 K baud) service laptop (micro DB-9) port – One RS-232/EIA 232 serial network management (micro DB-9) port –...
  • Page 15 Overview Each VNXe3300 platform 3U DPE consists of the following components: Drive carrier ◆ Disk drives ◆ Midplane ◆ Storage processor (SP) ◆ Power supply module ◆ EMI shielding ◆ Drive carrier The disk drive carriers are metal and plastic assemblies that provide smooth, reliable contact with the enclosure slot guides and midplane connectors.

  • Page 16: Front View

    Overview EMI shielding EMI compliance requires a properly installed electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield in front of the DPE disk drives. The VNXe3300 platform requires a front bezel that has a locking latch and integrated EMI shield. You must remove the bezel/shield to remove and install disk drives.
  • Page 17 Overview Table 1 describes the VNXe3300 platform DPE and the disk drive status LEDs. Table 1 VNXe3300 platform 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DPE and disk drive LEDs Color State Description DPE fault (location 2) Amber Fault has occurred Note: LED is always on at powerup, until it is initialized.
  • Page 18 Overview 3U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DPE Figure 6 shows the location of these components. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 VNX-000281 Example of 2.5-inch 6-Gb/s SAS disk Disk drive fault LED (amber) drives...

  • Page 19: Rear View

    Overview Rear view On the rear, a VNXe3300 platform 3U DPE with two storage processors (SP A and B) includes the following hardware components: One power supply module ◆ One I/O module slot ◆ One SP (A or B) ◆ Note: In the following sections, the illustrations and corresponding tables describe these individual components.
  • Page 20 Overview Looking from left to right, Figure 7 shows the rear view of an example of a 3U DPE with two storage processors (SP B and SP A), respectively. 1 GbE 1 GbE iSCSI iSCSI 6Gb SAS 6Gb SAS 1 X4 1 X4 0 X4 0 X4...
  • Page 21 Overview Figure 8 shows the location of the SP components. 1 GbE iSCSI 6Gb SAS 1 X4 0 X4 VNXe-000749 AC power in connector (recessed plug) NMI (password reset) push button Power supply fault LED (amber) 6-Gb/s SAS port (labeled 1 x4); not supported at this time Power supply power on LED (green) Two RJ-45 (management and service...
  • Page 22 For more information about the DC power supply used in the VNXe3300 platform, refer to DC-Powered VNXe Series Enclosures Installation and Operation Guide (“Related documentation” on page...
  • Page 23 Overview IMPORTANT To prevent any loss of data, it is recommended that you turn off the power supply by pressing the power on/off push button. This will power down the DC power supply gracefully (Table 4 on page 23 provides more information about the DC power supply push button and LEDs).
  • Page 24 Overview The SP has an Intel Xeon 4-core 2.13-GHz processor with three Double Data Rate Three (DDR3) synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM) slots supporting 12 GB of memory per SP processor. This 4-core processor architecture provides the power for enhanced performance, stability, and reliability in the VNXe3300 platform. Table 5 describes the SP LEDs.
  • Page 25 Overview Table 5 SP LEDs (continued) Color State Description Status/fault — Ready for I/O (location 10) Blue with blinking amber System not initialized. No management IP address once every three seconds is assigned. Note: When the SP Fault/status LED starts blinking four times a second and the SP does not appear to be functioning, a cache-dirty condition has occurred.
  • Page 26 Overview Figure 11 shows an example of the port connector (socket) and cable connector (plug) with pull tab. Pin A1 VNX-000094 Figure 11 SP 6-Gb/s SAS port and cable connector Note: Each SAS cable is keyed with an (or one black circle, ) and (or one black diamond,...
  • Page 27 Overview 6Gb SAS 0 X4 0 x 4 VNX-000102 Figure 12 6-Gb/s SAS port LED Table 7 describes the SP 6-Gb/s SAS port LEDs. Table 7 6-Gb/s SAS port LEDs Color State Description Link/activity Blue Port linked at 6 Gb/s with all four lanes Green Port linked but at 1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, or 6 Gb/s without all four lanes...
  • Page 28 Overview Table 8 describes the SP 1-Gb/s iSCSI Ethernet port LEDs. Table 8 1-Gb/s Ethernet port LEDs Color State Description Link (each port Green Network connection has one) — No network connection Activity (each Amber Blinking Transmit/receive activity port has one) —...
  • Page 29 Overview To access the Ethernet ports, connect a Category 3, 4, 5, 5E, or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the RJ-45 connectors on the back of the SP, as described in Table Table 9 Ethernet cabling guidelines Type Description 10Base-T EIA Categories 3, 4, or 5 UTP (2 or 4 pairs) up to 328 ft (100 m) 100Base-TX...
  • Page 30 Overview VNX-000110 Figure 16 Network management and service laptop Ethernet (RJ-45) port LEDs Table 11 describes the link/activity associated with the SP network management and service laptop Ethernet (RJ-45) port LEDs. Table 11 Network management and service laptop Ethernet (RJ-45) port LEDs Color State Description...
  • Page 31 Overview Table 12 Serial RS-232/EIA 232 (micro DB-9) connector (socket) pinout (continued) DB-9 Pin Signal Description Data terminal ready Ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Null modem RS-232/EIA 232 (micro DB-9 to DB-9 serial) cable The cable connecting the SP to the PC or service laptop is a micro DB-9 cable (plug) to serial DB-9 (socket).
  • Page 32 Overview Table 13 lists the SP serial RS-232/EIA 232 (micro DB-9) pin signals used on the connector. Table 13 Serial RS-232/EIA 232 (micro DB-9) connector (socket) pinout DB-9 Pin Signal Description Carrier detect Received data Transmitted data Data terminal ready Ground Data set ready Clear to send...

  • Page 33: I/O Modules

    Overview I/O modules In this section, the I/O module description includes the type of port (copper or optical) as well as a description of the LEDs. SP I/O module types Three SP I/O modules are supported in the VNXe3300: “Four-port 1-Gb/s copper Base-T iSCSI I/O module” on this page ◆...
  • Page 34 Overview Four-port 1-Gb/s copper Base-T iSCSI I/O module LEDs The four-port 1-Gb/s copper Base-T iSCSI I/O module has three status LEDs. Figure 22 shows the LEDs and Table 14 describes them. Power/fault Link LEDs Activity LEDs CNS-001666 Figure 22 Four-port 1-Gb/s copper Base-T iSCSI I/O module LEDs Table 14 Four-port 1-Gb/s copper Base-T iSCSI I/O module LEDs Color State...

  • Page 35: Two-Port 10-Gb/S Optical Iscsi I/O Module

    Overview Two-port 10-Gb/s optical iSCSI I/O module The two-port 10-Gb/s optical iSCSI I/O module (labeled 10 GbE iSCSI on the latch handle) comes with two optical ports, one power/fault LED, and a link and activity LED for each port (Figure 23).
  • Page 36 Overview Two-port 10-Gb/s optical I/O module LEDs The two-port 10-Gb/s optical I/O module has three types of status LEDs. Figure 24 shows the LEDs and Table 15 describes them. Power/fault LED Link LED Activity LED Link LED Activity LED CNS-001672 Figure 24 Two-port 10-Gb/s optical I/O module LEDs Table 15 Two-port 10-Gb/s optical I/O module LEDs Color...

  • Page 37: Two-Port 10-Gb/S Rj-45 Base-T I/O Module

    Overview Two-port 10-Gb/s RJ-45 Base-T I/O module The two-port 10-Gb/s RJ-45 Base-T I/O module (labeled 10 GbE Base-T on the latch handle) comes with two 10-Gb/s Base-T copper ports, one power/fault LED, and a link and activity LED for each port (Figure 25).

  • Page 38: Disk-Array Enclosure

    Overview Two-port 10-Gb/s Ethernet RJ-45 Base-T I/O module LEDs The two-port 10-Gb/s Ethernet RJ-45 Base-T I/O module has three types of status LEDs. Figure 24 shows the LEDs and Table 15 describes them. Power/fault LED Link LED Activity LED Link LED Activity LED VNXe-000752 Figure 26 Two-port 10-Gb/s Ethernet RJ-45 Base-T I/O module LEDs...
  • Page 39 Overview DPE and DAE configuration rules Table 17 provides a matrix describing how many DAEs can be used in a VNXe3300 platform. As shown in the table, the first column shows either the number 15 or 25 (Table 17), which refers to either the 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive DPE or to the 3U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DPE, respectively.
  • Page 40 Overview Drive carrier Disk drive carriers are metal and plastic assemblies that provide smooth, reliable contact with the enclosure slot guides and midplane connectors. Each carrier has a handle with a latch and spring clips. The latch holds the disk drive in place to ensure proper connection with the midplane.
  • Page 41 Overview EMI shielding EMI compliance requires a properly installed electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield in front of the DAE disk drives. The VNXe3300 platform requires a front bezel that has a locking latch and integrated EMI shield. You must remove the bezel/shield to remove and install disk drive modules.
  • Page 42 Overview Table 18 describes the DAE and the 3.5-inch disk drive status LEDs Table 18 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DAE and disk drive LEDs Color State Description DAE fault (location 2) Blue No fault has occurred Amber Fault has occurred DAE power (location 3) Blue Powering and powered up —...
  • Page 43 Overview 10 11 LCC B LCC A VNX-000100 LCC B AC power supply power in (recessed LCC B SAS connector (output); labeled plug) with a double black diamond symbol LCC B power supply fan fault LED (on, LCC B SAS connector (input); labeled with amber) a double black circle (or dot) symbol LLC B power supply LED (on, green)
  • Page 44 Overview DAE AC power supply/cooling module Figure 29 shows an example of the 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive DAE AC power supply/cooling module with a power in (recessed) connector (plug) and status LEDs. Power supply in Power on LED Power fault LED Fan fault LED VNX-000104 Figure 29 Example of a DAE AC power supply/cooling module (power in) recessed connector (plug)
  • Page 45 Overview DAE LCC input/output ports and connectors The 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DAE LCC supports the following I/O ports on the rear: Two 6-Gb/s SAS x4 ports ◆ One management (RJ-45) connector ◆ 6-Gb/s SAS x4 ports The 3U, DAE LCC supports two 6-Gb/s SAS x4 ports (labeled 6GB SAS x4) on the rear of each SP (A and B).
  • Page 46 Overview Table 20 6-Gb/s SAS port connector pinout (continued) Signal Signal Rx 3+ Tx 3+ Rx 3- Tx 3- 6-Gb/s SAS port LEDs and port direction (input or output) Figure 31 shows the LCC 6-Gb/s SAS port LED—a bi-color (blue/green) LED next to the connector, either left or right—that indicates the link/activity of the SAS port.
  • Page 47 Overview Management (RJ-12) connector Note: The management Ethernet (RJ-12) LCC to SPS connector is not used at this time. Figure 32 shows the management port connector (labeled with two symbols; one depicting a telephone handset with a line through it and the other depicting a battery). The telephone handset with a line through it symbol means that you cannot connect telephone type circuits to this connector (see the following WARNING).
  • Page 48 Overview Table 22 describes the bus (loop) indicator status LEDs. Table 22 LCC bus (loop) status LEDs Color State Description Power fault Amber Fault — No fault or power off Power on Green Power on — Power off 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAE On the front, viewing from left to right, the 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DAE (DAE5S) carrier includes the following hardware components: 2.5-inch 6-Gb/s SAS, 6-Gb/s NL-SAS, or Flash disk drives (hot-swappable)
  • Page 49 Overview Table 23 describes the DAE and the 2.5-inch disk drive status LEDs Table 23 Example of a VNXe3300 platform with a 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAE and the disk drive LEDs Color State Description DPE fault (location 2) Blue No fault has occurred Amber Fault has occurred DPE power (location 3)
  • Page 50 Overview Figure 35 shows an example of the rear view of a 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DAE. VNX-000280 LLC B power supply LED (on, green) LCC B bus ID LCC B power supply fault LED (on, amber) LCC B power and fault LEDs LCC B AC power supply power in (recessed DAE enclosure ID or address plug)
  • Page 51 Overview Table 24 describes the 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAE power supply/cooling module LEDs. Table 24 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAE AC power supply/cooling module LEDs Color State Description Power fault Amber Fault Blinking During power shutdown and during overvoltage (OVP) and undervoltage protection (UVP) fault —...
  • Page 52 Overview Note: Each SAS cable is keyed with an (or one black circle, ) and (or one black diamond, ) connection to prevent incorrect cabling. Table 25 lists the 2U, DAE 6-Gb/s SAS port pin signals used on the connector. Table 25 6-Gb/s SAS port connector pinout Signal Signal...
  • Page 53 Overview Note: Looking from the rear of the 2U DAE, LCC B is located on the left and LCC A is located on the right (Figure 38 on page 52). Table 26 describes the 2U DAE LCC 6-Gb/s port LEDs. Table 26 6-Gb/s SAS port LEDs Color State...
  • Page 54 Overview LCC enclosure ID (enclosure address) and bus ID On the rear of the LCC (A and B), an LCC enclosure ID indicator is provided. This ID indicator is a seven-segment LED display for displaying decimal numbers. The LCC enclosure ID appears on both LCCs (A and B) which is the same ID number. The enclosure ID is set at installation (Figure 40).

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Overview Specifications Table 28 lists the VNXe3300 platform physical specifications, operating environment, and power requirements. Table 28 VNXe3300 platform specifications Parameter Characteristics Dimensions (approximate) Height 42 in. (35.56 cm) or 24 NEMA units (U) total; one disk processor enclosure (DPE, 3U) and seven disk-array enclosures (DAE, 3U) Width 17.5 in.
  • Page 56 Overview Table 28 VNXe3300 platform specifications Parameter Characteristics AC protection 12.5 A fuse on each power supply, both phases 10 A fuse on each power supply, both phases AC inlet type (receptacle) IEC320-C14 appliance coupler (per power supply) Ride-through 30 ms minimum at full load Current sharing ±...

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