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Install hardware (SG6000)
StorageGRID
NetApp
March 03, 2022
This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/storagegrid-116/sg6000/registering-
hardware.html on March 03, 2022. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.

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  • Page 1 Install hardware (SG6000) StorageGRID NetApp March 03, 2022 This PDF was generated from https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/storagegrid-116/sg6000/registering- hardware.html on March 03, 2022. Always check docs.netapp.com for the latest.

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  • Page 3: Install Hardware (Sg6000)

    Install hardware (SG6000) Hardware installation entails installing the SG6000-CN controller and the storage controller shelf into a cabinet or rack, connecting the cables, and applying power. Register hardware Registering the appliance hardware provides support benefits. Steps 1. Locate the chassis serial number for the storage controller shelf.
  • Page 4 To ensure that the heaviest equipment is at the bottom of the cabinet or rack, install the SG6000- CN controller above the E2860 controller shelf and expansion shelves.
  • Page 5 4. Place the back of the shelf (the end with the connectors) on the rails. 5. Supporting the shelf from the bottom, slide it into the cabinet. If you are using the handles, use the thumb latches to detach one handle at a time as you slide the shelf in. To remove the handles, pull back on the release latch, push down, then pull away from the shelf.

  • Page 6: Sg6060: Install Drives

    8. Repeat these steps for any expansion shelves. SG6060: Install drives After installing the 60-drive shelf into a cabinet or rack, you must install all 60 drives into the shelf. The shipment for the E2860 controller shelf includes two SSD drives, which you should install in the top drawer of the controller shelf.

  • Page 7: Sgf6024: Install 24-Drive Shelves Into Cabinet Or Rack

    12. If you have expansion shelves, repeat these steps to install 12 HDD drives into each drawer of each expansion shelf. 13. Proceed to the instructions for installing the SG6000-CN into a cabinet or rack. SGF6024: Install 24-drive shelves into cabinet or rack You must install a set of rails for the EF570 controller shelf in your cabinet or rack, and then slide the array onto the rails.
  • Page 8 1. Carefully follow the instructions for the rail kit to install the rails in your cabinet or rack. For square hole cabinets, you must first install the provided cage nuts to secure the front and rear of the shelf with screws. 2.

  • Page 9: Sg6000-Cn: Install Into Cabinet Or Rack

    SG6000-CN: Install into cabinet or rack You must install a set of rails for the SG6000-CN controller in your cabinet or rack, and then slide the controller onto the rails. What you’ll need • You have reviewed the Safety Notices document included in the box, and understand the precautions for moving and installing hardware.
  • Page 10 3. Insert the SG6000-CN controller into the rails. 4. Slide the controller into the cabinet or rack. When you cannot move the controller any further, pull the blue latches on both sides of the chassis to slide the controller all the way in.

  • Page 11: Cable Appliance (Sg6000)

    5. Tighten the captive screws on the controller front panel to secure the controller in the rack. Cable appliance (SG6000) You must connect the storage controllers to the SG6000-CN controller, connect the management ports on all three controllers, and connect the network ports on the SG6000-CN controller to the Grid Network and optional Client Network for StorageGRID.
  • Page 12 SFP transceiver. You might be exposed to laser radiation. About this task The following figure shows the three controllers in the SG6060 appliance, with the SG6000-CN compute controller on the top and the two E2800 storage controllers on the bottom.
  • Page 13 Although this connection is optional, it is recommended to facilitate support. 2. Connect the two FC ports on each storage controller to the FC ports on the SG6000-CN controller, using four optical cables and four SFP+ transceivers for the storage controllers.

  • Page 14: Sg6060: Cabling Optional Expansion Shelves

    If you use more than one switch for a single LACP bond, the switches must support MLAG or equivalent. 4. If you plan to use the Admin Network for StorageGRID, connect the Admin Network port on the SG6000- CN controller to the Admin Network, using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 15 Step Connect each expansion shelf to the E2860 controller shelf as shown in the diagram. This drawing shows two expansion shelves. If you have only one, connect IOM A to controller A and connect IOM B to controller B.

  • Page 16: Connect Power Cords And Apply Power (Sg6000)

    3. Connect a power cord to each of the two power supply units in the SG6000-CN controller. 4. Connect these two power cords to two different power distribution units (PDUs) in the cabinet or rack.

  • Page 17: View Status Indicators And Buttons On Sg6000-Cn Controller

    8. If the power button on the front of the SG6000-CN controller is not currently illuminated blue, press the button to turn on power to the controller. Do not press the power button again during the power-on process. 9. Turn on the two power switches on the back of the storage controller shelf. If you have expansion shelves, turn on the two power switches for each shelf.

  • Page 18: View Boot-Up Status Codes For Sg6000 Storage Controllers

    • Off: No errors are present. General boot-up codes During boot-up or after a hard reset of the SG6000-CN controller, the following occurs: 1. The baseboard management controller (BMC) logs codes for the boot-up sequence, including any errors that occur.
  • Page 19 Troubleshoot hardware installation (SG6000) and confirm you completed the installation steps correctly. If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact technical support. Related information E5700 and E2800 System Monitoring Guide NetApp Support Power on SG6000-CN controller and verify operation...
  • Page 20 NetApp. The use or purchase of this product does not convey a license under any patent rights, trademark rights, or any other intellectual property rights of NetApp.

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