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Install hardware (SG5700) StorageGRID NetApp March 03, 2022 This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/storagegrid-116/sg5700/registering- hardware.html on March 03, 2022. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.
Sign in with your username and password. b. Select Products > My Products. c. Confirm that the new serial number is listed. d. If it is not, follow the instructions for new NetApp customers. New NetApp customer a. Click Register Now, and create an account.
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• You have the instructions packaged with the rail kit. • You have the Installation and Setup Instructions for the appliance. Install hardware from the bottom of the rack or cabinet or rack up to prevent the equipment from tipping over. The SG5712 weighs approximately 64 lb (29 kg) when fully loaded with drives.
d. Pressing gently on the top of the drive, rotate the drive handle down until the drive snaps into place. e. After installing the first 12 drives, slide the drawer back in by pushing on the center and closing both levers gently.
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Port Type of port Function Two interconnect ports on 16Gb/s FC optical SFP+ Connect the two each controller controllers to each other. Management port 1 on 1-GbE (RJ-45) Connects to the network the E2800 controller where you access SANtricity System Manager.
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Port Type of port Function Management port 2 on 1-GbE (RJ-45) • Can be bonded with the E5700SG controller management port 1 if you want a redundant connection to the Admin Network. • Can be left unwired and available for temporary local access (IP 169.254.0.1).
controller (the RJ-45 port on the left) to the Admin Network, using an Ethernet cable. If you plan to use active-backup network bond mode for the Admin Network, connect management port 2 on the E5700SG controller (the RJ-45 port on the right) to the Admin Network, using an Ethernet cable. 4.
◦ Do not turn off the power switches during the power-on process. ◦ The fans are very loud when they first start up. The loud noise during start-up is normal. 5. After the controllers have booted up, check their seven-segment displays. View SG5700 boot-up status codes The seven-segment displays on each controller show status and error codes as the appliance powers up.
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Controller Seven-segment display E2800 controller Shows 99, which is the default ID for an E-Series controller shelf. E5700SG controller Shows HO, followed by a repeating sequence of two numbers. HO -- IP address for Admin Network -- IP address for Grid Network HO In the sequence, the first set of numbers is the DHCP-assigned IP address for the controller’s...
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E5700 and E2800 System Monitoring Guide Status indicators on E5700SG controller The seven-segment display and the LEDs on the E5700SG controller show status and error codes while the appliance powers up and while the hardware is initializing. You can use these displays to determine status and troubleshoot errors. After the StorageGRID Appliance Installer has started, you should periodically review the status indicators on the E5700SG controller.
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Display Description Ethernet Link State LEDs Green: A link is established. Off: No link is established. Ethernet Activity LEDs Green: The link between the management port and the device to which it is connected (such as an Ethernet switch) is up. Off: There is no link between the controller and the connected device.
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Code Indicates The system is awaiting connectivity with the E2800 controller and synchronizing with the SANtricity operating system. Note: If this boot procedure does not progress past this stage, check the connections between the two controllers. The system is checking for existing StorageGRID installation data.
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Code Indicates DDR4 training failed. No memory installed. The installation script was not found. Installation or communication with the E2800 controller has failed. Related information Troubleshoot hardware installation (SG5700) NetApp Support...
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