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H410S and H610S hardware information Element Software NetApp March 11, 2022 This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/element- software/hardware/task_h410s_h610s_install.html on March 11, 2022. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.
Find more information • NetApp SolidFire Resources Page • Documentation for earlier versions of NetApp SolidFire and Element products Install H-series storage nodes Before you get started with your all-flash storage system, you should install and set up the storage nodes correctly.
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H610S The terms "node" and "chassis" are used interchangeably in the case of H610S, because node and chassis are not separate components unlike in the case of a 2U, four-node chassis.
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Prepare for installation In preparation for installation, inventory the hardware that was shipped to you, and contact NetApp Support if any of the items are missing.
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The rails for H410S nodes fit a rack between 29 inches and 33.5 inches in depth. When the rail is fully contracted, it is 28 inches long, and the front and rear sections of the rail are held together by only one screw.
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H610S thumbscrew can secure the chassis to the rail. Install and cable the nodes You install the H410S storage node in a 2U, four-node chassis. For H610S, install the chassis/node directly onto the rails in the rack. Remove all the packing material and wrapping from the unit. This prevents the nodes from overheating and shutting down.
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H410S Steps 1. Install the H410S nodes in the chassis. Here is a rear-view example of a chassis with four nodes installed: Use caution while lifting the hardware and installing it into the rack. An empty two rack unit (2U), four-node chassis weighs 54.45 lb (24.7 kg) and a node weighs 8.0 lb (3.6 kg).
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Use caution while lifting the hardware and installing it into the rack. An H610S chassis weighs 40.5 lb (18.4 kg). 2. Cable the nodes. If the airflow vents at the rear of the chassis are blocked by cables or labels, it can lead to premature component failures due to overheating.
Alarms in the NetApp Element software UI alert you when a storage node fails. You should use the Element UI to get the serial number (service tag) of the failed node. You need this information to locate the failed node in the cluster.
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Here is the front view of a four-node chassis with H410S nodes, showing the bays that correspond to each node: What you’ll need • You have verified that your storage node is faulty and needs to be replaced. • You have obtained a replacement storage node.
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Replace the node in the chassis After you remove the faulty node from the cluster using the NetApp Element software UI you are ready to physically remove the node from the chassis. You should install the replacement node in the same slot in the chassis from which you removed the failed node.
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Support the node with both your hands when you pull it out of the chassis. 6. Place the node on a level surface. You must package the node and return it to NetApp. 7. Install the replacement node in the same slot in the chassis.
H610S nodes. New and spare H610S storage nodes might have additional installation requirements based on the existing Element software version of the storage cluster. Contact NetApp Support for more information. The terms "node" and "chassis" are used interchangeably in the case of H610S, which is a one...
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• Remove all the block drives from a single node at once. Ensure that all block syncing is complete before you move on to the next node. What you’ll need • You have contacted NetApp Support. If you are ordering a replacement, you should have a case open with NetApp Support. • You have obtained the replacement node.
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2. Verify that the serial number on the service tag matches the NetApp Support case number when you ordered the replacement chassis. 3. Plug in the keyboard and monitor to the back of the failed chassis. 4. Verify the serial number of the failed node with NetApp Support.
About this task This procedure is for replacing drives in H410S and H610S storage nodes. Removing a drive takes the drive offline. Any data on the drive is removed and migrated to other drives in the cluster. The data migration to other active drives in the system can take a few minutes to an hour depending on capacity utilization and active I/O on the cluster.
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Unpack the replacement drive, and place it on a flat, static-free surface near the rack. Save the packing materials for when you return the failed drive to NetApp. Here is the front view of the H610S and H410S storage nodes with the drives: b.
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Insert the replacement drive into the slot all the way into the chassis using both hands. vii. Press down the cam handle until it clicks. viii. Reinstall the bezel. ix. Notify NetApp Support about the drive replacement. NetApp Support will provide instructions for returning the failed drive. c. (H610S only) Perform the following steps: i.
Alarms in the Element UI provide information about the failed power supply unit, referring to it as PS1 or PS2. In a NetApp HCI 2U, four-node chassis, PS1 refers to the unit on the top row of the chassis and PS2 refers to the unit on the bottom row of the chassis.
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See the images below for the locations of the power supply units: Model Location of the power supply units 2U, four-node NetApp HCI storage chassis The nodes in your chassis might look different depending on the type of nodes (storage or compute) you have.
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After power on, the power button LED illuminates a solid blue color. The blue LEDs for the drives and the identification button will start blinking. 10. Return the faulty unit to NetApp by following the instructions in the box that was shipped to you.
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Find more information • NetApp SolidFire Resources Page • Documentation for earlier versions of NetApp SolidFire and Element products...
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