Page 1 Sun StorEdge A7000 ™ Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. 901 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA 94303-4900 USA 650 960-1300 Fax 650 969-9131 Part No. 805-4632-12 September 1999, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
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Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Compliance ID: 1660 Product Name: Sun StorEdge A7000 European Union This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 / CISPR22 (1985) Class A EN50082-1 IEC801-2 (1991) 4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
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Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Compliance ID: 1660Exp Product Name: Sun StorEdge A7000 European Union This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: EN55022 / CISPR22 (1985) Class A EN50082-1 IEC801-2 (1991) 4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
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Page 7 Standby – The On/Standby switch is in the standby chassis. position. Modifications to Equipment Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun Microsystems is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product.
Page 8 Installation von Sun-Produkten zu beachten sind. Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Treffen Sie zu Ihrem eigenen Schutz die folgenden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, wenn Sie Ihr Gerät installieren: • Beachten Sie alle auf den Geräten angebrachten Warnhinweise und Anweisungen. viii StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 9 Conformité aux normes de sécurité zugängliche, geerdete Netzsteckdose an. Schließen Ce texte traite des mesures de sécurité qu’il convient de Sie das Netzkabel nicht an, wenn das Netzteil aus der prendre pour l’installation d’un produit Sun Microsystems. Systemeinheit entfernt wurde. Safety Agency Compliance Statements...
Page 10 Ne pas apporter de modification mécanique ou électrique au matériel. Sun Microsystems n’est pas responsable de la conformité réglementaire d’un produit Sun qui a été modifié. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 11 El siguiente texto incluye las medidas de seguridad que se No realice modificaciones de tipo mecánico o eléctrico en el deben seguir cuando se instale algún producto de Sun equipo. Sun Microsystems no se hace responsable del Microsystems. cumplimiento de las normativas de seguridad en los equipos Sun modificados.
Page 12 Aviso de cumplimiento con requisitos de láser Los productos Sun que utilizan la tecnología de láser cumplen con los requisitos de láser de Clase 1. Class 1 Laser Product Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klasse 1 Laser Apparat Laser Klasse 1 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 13 CD-ROM Precaución – El manejo de los controles, los ajustes o la ejecución de procedimientos distintos a los aquí especificados pueden exponer al usuario a radiaciones peligrosas. GOST-R Certification Mark Nordic Lithium Battery Cautions Norge A D V A R S E L – Litiumbatteri — Eksplosjonsfare. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
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Page 15 FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Modifications: Any modiﬁcations made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
Page 16 Modifications: Any modiﬁcations made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. ICES-003 Class A Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe A This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 17 BSMI Class A Notice The following statement is applicable to products shipped to Taiwan and marked as Class A on the product compliance label. xvii...
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Page 19 WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT: ACHTUNG: No AC disconnect switch in equipment. A disconnect device must be provided on the wall. L’appareil ne comporte pas d’interrupteur c.a. Un interrupteur doit être installé au mur. Kein ausschaltbarer Ws-Schalter am Gerät. Ein solcher Schalter muß in der Installation angebracht werden.
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Page 21: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface xxxiii How This Book Is Organized xxxiii Graphical User Interface Terms xxxv Typographic Conventions xxxvi Shell Prompts xxxvii Related Documentation xxxvii Sun Documentation on the Web xxxvii Sun Welcomes Your Comments xxxviii Safety Information and Installation Overview 1-1 Safety Procedures and Practices 1-2 Electrostatic Discharge Protection 1-4 Electromagnetic Interference 1-5...
Page 22 Inspecting Components in Rear of Cabinet 2-16 2.2.5 Reporting Damaged or Missing Equipment 2-17 Connecting the Internal ESCON Cables 2-17 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU 3-1 Performing the Electrical Installation 3-2 3.1.1 Connecting the HDSA Expansion Cabinet (Optional) 3-3 3.1.2...
Page 23 4.2.4 Installing the Disk Drives 4-8 Leveling the Cabinet After Disk Installation 4-14 Installing the System Console 4-14 4.4.1 Unpacking and Installing the System Console 4-14 4.4.2 Completing an International System Console Installation 4-15 Powering On 5-1 Powering on the PCU 5-2 Checking and Programming the PCU Input and Output Voltage 5-4 5.2.1 Testing PCU Output Voltage 5-4...
Page 24 Starting the PCU Software 6-28 6.8.1 Editing the PCU Configuration Files 6-28 6.8.2 Enabling the PCU Start and Stop Daemons 6-30 6.8.3 Completing the PCU Software Setup 6-30 6.8.4 Performing a Manual Start or Stop 6-31 xxiv StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 25 Setting Dirty Power Parameter Values (Parameters 09, 78, 85, 86, 87) A-2 B. Installing the HDSA Expansion Cabinet B-1 Required Tools List B-4 Before You Begin... B-4 Power Off the StorEdge A7000 B-5 B.3.1 Open the System Console Carrier Tray and Cover B-5 B.3.2 Stop the DataShare Facilities (Optional) B-6 B.3.3...
Page 26 Connect the SCSI Controller Cables B-22 Physically Connecting the Cabinets B-24 B.10 Connect the HDSA Drawer Interlock Cables B-28 B.11 Completing the Installation B-30 B.12 Updating the Master Configuration Database B-30 Glossary GL-1 Index 1 xxvi StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 27 Figures Steps to Install the StorEdge A7000 1-6 FIGURE 1-1 StorEdge A7000 Cabinet Front Door Lock and Tray Latches 2-9 FIGURE 2-1 Removing the Foam Shipping Brace 2-10 FIGURE 2-2 HDSA Shipping Brackets 2-11 FIGURE 2-3 Removing the Foam HDSA Shipping Material 2-12...
Page 28 Inside Rear of A7000 6-2 FIGURE 6-1 Processor Card Adaptor Board Front Panel 6-3 FIGURE 6-2 PCU Data Cable, StorEdge A7000 Internal Connection 6-4 FIGURE 6-3 Quad-Channel BMC Interface Panel 6-5 FIGURE 6-4 I/O Bay Cabinet, BMC Interface Panels, ESCON Interface Panels 6-7...
Page 29 Connectors Inside I/O Bay Cabinet 6-24 FIGURE 6-10 System Console Application Menu Bar 6-28 FIGURE 6-11 PCU Front Panel 6-32 FIGURE 6-12 StorEdge A7000 With Expansion Cabinet B-2 FIGURE B-1 Expansion Cabinet Installation Flowchart B-3 FIGURE B-2 Shutdown Pulldown Menu and Window B-7 FIGURE 6-13...
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Page 31 Tables Graphical User Interface Terms xxxv TABLE P-1 Typographic Conventions xxxvi TABLE P-2 Shell Prompts xxxvii TABLE P-3 Related Documentation xxxvii TABLE P-4 Input Voltage Needed for PCU 3-6 TABLE 3-1 Temperatures and Voltages at Installation 5-22 TABLE 5-1 PCU Data Cable, Internal Connections 6-4 TABLE 6-1 Worldwide Support Center Telephone Numbers 6-19 TABLE 6-2...
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Page 33: Preface
Preface This installation guide is intended for Sun Microsystems, Inc. personnel and other trained Field Engineers (FEs) responsible for installing Sun StorEdge™ A7000 hardware. How This Book Is Organized This guide shows and describes installation procedures in a checklist or “cookbook”...
Page 34 Appendix A describes the other options available for PCUs used with A7000 systems. Appendix B describes HDSA installation procedures; notes in Chapters 1 through 6 refer you to this appendix if necessary. Appendix C describes how to install a bypass switch. xxxiv StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 35: Graphical User Interface Terms
Graphical User Interface Terms Graphical User Interface Terms TABLE P-1 Verb Action Example Choose To open a menu or initiate a Choose New from the File menu. command. Click To press and release a mouse Click the left mouse button. button without moving the pointer.
Page 36: Typographic Conventions
An arrow between the names of Utilities service item menu items indicates a cascading menu. In examples, a vertical ellipsis Testing Backplane Cards indicates that information was omitted. Term set to: vt100 <CR>= default> xxxvi StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 37: Shell Prompts
Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Related Documentation Related Documentation TABLE P-4 Application Title Part Number Service StorEdge A7000 Service Manual 805-6489 Planning StorEdge A7000 Physical Planning 805-4878 Manual Users CommandCenter Master Configuration 805-4886 Data (MCD) User’s Guide...
Page 38: Sun Welcomes Your Comments
We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to us at: docfeedback@sun.com Please include the part number of your document in the subject line of your email. xxxviii StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 39: Safety Information And Installation Overview
C H A P T E R Safety Information and Installation Overview This chapter introduces you to the StorEdge A7000 installation process. Topics include: Safety Procedures and Practices—page 1-2 Electrostatic Discharge Protection—page 1-4 Electromagnetic Interference—page 1-5 Installation Overview—page 1-5 Preparing for the Installation—page 1-7...
Page 40: Safety Procedures And Practices
Safety Procedures and Practices Caution – Do not move or attempt to move the StorEdge A7000 cabinet with the HDSA drawer extended or open in any way. The cabinet could become unbalanced and topple if you try to move it incorrectly. Make sure the cabinet is properly level at all times.
Page 41 Do not work alone when working on systems supplied with AC or DC power greater than 50 volts. Use the buddy system. The buddy can be a customer, employee, or other vendor employee. Observe customer safety regulations at all times. To prevent injury to your back, use your leg muscles to lift equipment.
Page 42: Electrostatic Discharge Protection
PCBs into conductive grid bags first, and then put them into protective bags. When packaging individual PCBs for customer or long distance shipments, put the PCBs into conductive grid bags first, then into protective bags, and then place them into a padded shipping container. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 43: Electromagnetic Interference
EMI/RFI generating devices. Use isolated or single-line power sources when performing diagnostic testing before deinstallation. Installation Overview The flowchart in shows the steps you have to complete to install the FIGURE 1-1 StorEdge A7000. Chapter 1 Safety Information and Installation Overview...
Page 44 Go to Service Manual if applicable (Appendix B) Power Adjustment Procedures Chapter 5 Power On the HDSA Supplies Do Acceptance Test Procedure Chapter 6 Complete the Installation Steps to Install the StorEdge A7000 FIGURE 1-1 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 45: Preparing For The Installation
Preparing for the Installation This section describes the following steps which you must perform before installing the A7000: 1. Ensure that you have all the necessary special installation tools and test equipment. 2. Inventory the items on the shipper list. All items must be available before you begin the installation 3.
Page 46: Tools And Test Equipment Needed
Can of lubricant spray, such as WD-40 Ammonia-based window cleaner Paper towels Claw hammer (optional) Portable Maintenance Box If you plan to connect an HDSA expansion cabinet, see Appendix B for the tools required for that task. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 47: Inventorying The Equipment
1.5.2 Inventorying the Equipment After you receive the A7000, use the accompanying shipping documentation to: 1. Check the shipment manifest and bill of materials for the correct number of items received. 2. Check the System ID Number on the packing slips against the serial numbers on the shipping boxes.
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Page 49: Unpacking The A7000 And Pcu
C H A P T E R Unpacking the A7000 and PCU Caution – Do not move or attempt to move the Storedge A7000 cabinet with the HDSA drawer extended or open in any way. The cabinet could become unbalanced and topple if you try to move it incorrectly.
Page 50: Unpacking And Positioning The Equipment
Place the pallet on a flat, level surface. For more information about the space requirements for an A7000 installation and about the physical configuration of the A7000, refer to the Sun Storage A7000 Physical Planning Manual. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 51: Unpacking And Positioning The A7000
Note – The System Console and disk drives are packed separately from the system cabinet. Their unpacking procedures are described as part of their installation. Also, place the boxes containing the disk drives in the room where the A7000 is to be installed.
Page 52 2. Remove the two-piece tube and its banding. Two-piece tube Banding 3. Remove the interior cap, packing foam, and bag around the A7000. Interior cap Packing foam StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 53 4. Inspect the outside panels for damage and verify the system ID on the label on the back of the cabinet. Caution – The bottom opening to the StorEdge A7000’s I/O Bay does not provide enough clearance for the AC power cords’ plugs to pass through after the A7000 has been taken off the pallet.
Page 54 A7000 will take as it rolls off the ramp will present no danger to personnel or equipment as the A7000 is moved off the pallet f. Close I/O Bay doors. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 55 6. Remove the ramps and ramp support from their stowage area under the A7000. Ramp stowage Ramp support Ramps 7. Place the ramp in front of the pallet. Align the ramp with the wheel path of the cabinet. Align the wide black line on each ramp with the ramp support. Fasten the ramps to the ramp support with the Velcro strips attached to each.
Page 56: Removing The Packing Material - Front
A7000 cabinet (the upper half holds the HDSA drawers). To open the front cabinet door: 1. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the door lock and turn it clockwise. See FIGURE 2-1 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 57: Figure 2-1 Storedge A7000 Cabinet Front Door Lock And Tray Latches
4. At the bottom of the cabinet, locate the foam shipping brace under the blower fan assembly and remove it. See FIGURE 2-2 Spring-loaded tray latches System Console carrier tray Locked Unlocked Front door lock and handle StorEdge A7000 Cabinet Front Door Lock and Tray Latches FIGURE 2-1 Chapter 2 Unpacking the A7000 and PCU...
Page 58: Removing The Hdsa Shipping Brackets
Removing the HDSA Shipping Brackets The High Density Storage Array (HDSA) shipping brackets are just inside the rear door. Caution – The hardware that secures the shipping brackets is loose, not captive. Remove it carefully. 2-10 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 59: Figure 2-3 Hdsa Shipping Brackets
1. Locate the HDSA shipping brackets from the side assembly as shown in . Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the screws holding the brackets. FIGURE 2-3 Remove all washers. 2. Remove the brackets. Store the brackets, washers, and screws in a spare parts locker or other place onsite, along with items shipped with the server (manuals, tapes, other items).
Page 60: Removing The Packing Material - Rear
4. Pull the latch to open the door. 5. Locate the foam packing material behind the HDSA cable tracks and carefully remove it. See FIGURE 2-4 Cable tracks Foam Removing the Foam HDSA Shipping Material FIGURE 2-4 2-12 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 61: Unpacking And Positioning The Pcu
2.1.6 Unpacking and Positioning the PCU The PCU is shipped in a carton on a pallet separate from the A7000; the shipping materials also include a ramp. This carton also includes vendor documentation for the specific model of PCU. Save this documentation. Note –...
Page 62: Inspecting For Physical Damage
2. Inspect BMC Bus and Tag connectors in the I/O Bay cabinet; make sure the connector pins are not bent. 3. Report all damage as described in “Reporting Damaged or Missing Equipment” on page 2-17. 2-14 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 63: Figure 2-5 Storedge A7000 Power Switches
HDSA power supply on/off switch DSP1 power supply on/off switch DSP2 power supply on/off switch StorEdge A7000 dual power main cabinet power and AC distribution boxes (2); see detail below Power reset Main circuit breaker circuit breaker (CB2)
Page 64: Inspecting Components In Rear Of Cabinet
(these screws are at the top and bottom of each card’s faceplate). Do not overtighten these screws. 5. All internal cable connections, except ESCON cables, are firmly seated and locked. 2-16 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 65: Reporting Damaged Or Missing Equipment
6. For systems including ESCON, ESCON cables inside the cabinet are shipped uninstalled. If this system includes ESCON, verify the ESCON cables are present and undamaged. 7. All front and rear cables to the SCSI Expander cards (also known as SCSI splitter or ATTO cards) are firmly seated.
Page 66 Each card and cable is labeled; for example, a red-cabled connector labeled E000/ CH00 installs on the first controller card channel 0 in the dsp1 chassis. This card would be labeled with a base address E000; each card has two channels. 2-18 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 67: Figure 2-7 Escon Controller And Cable
View A; See below Spring-loaded; Pull down and hold Typical base address label ESCON connector BA E000 and cable Channel 0 Typical connector cable label E000/CH00 Red cable to DSP1 Blue cable to DSP2 Remove these plugs and release the spring-loaded section Channel 1 Connector...
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Page 69: Installing The Storedge A7000 And Pcu
C H A P T E R Installing the StorEdge A7000 and Caution – Do not move or attempt to move the StorEdge A7000 cabinet with the HDSA drawer extended or open in any way. The cabinet could become unbalanced and topple if you try to move it incorrectly.
Page 70: Performing The Electrical Installation
(and optional HSDA expansion cabinet) in junction box(es) and connect them to the load center(s). Note – Both input power cords for the StorEdge A7000 must be wired to the same AC phase. This is required for single power grid, dual power grid, and any alternate power source that may be available.
Page 71: Figure 3-1 Typical Electrical Installation
9.1 m (30 ft) RS-323 50A circuit data cable (supplied) breakers Raised floor 60A conduit 50A receptacles, Marinco CS8269 4.2 m (14 ft) power cables (supplied) Junction 50A conduits Typical Electrical Installation FIGURE 3-1 Chapter 3 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU...
Page 72: Connecting The Hdsa Expansion Cabinet (Optional)
Requires appropriate wire size, depending on location of PCU and length of wire 3.1.4 Connecting the PCU to the Bypass Switch Caution – The PCU can generate fatal voltages with or without input power. Use extreme care when measuring live power. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 73 2. Remove the PCU cover panels. Remove the two screws on each side near the back of the PCU and the three screws along the top. Lift the panel straight up and off. Chapter 3 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU...
Page 74: Figure 3-2 Pcu Keyswitch And Circuit Breaker Switch
Front panel door notches BYPASS AUTO Keyswitch PCU Keyswitch and Circuit Breaker Switch FIGURE 3-2 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 75: Table 3-1 Input Voltage Needed For Pcu
Refer to the Best Power Technology UNITY/I Installation Manual for more details. 7. Replace the PCU cover panels. Note – If the installation requires setting up the PCU for noisy of dirty power, see Appendix A for instructions. Chapter 3 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU...
Page 76: Figure 3-3 Ac Input To Pcu And Ac Output From Pcu For Domestic (Nafo) Installations
AC Input to PCU and AC Output from PCU for Domestic (NAFO) FIGURE 3-3 Installations Note – For both domestic and international installations, connect the PCUs’ green an yellow neutral-to-ground wire (N-G bond) to the output terminal indicated. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 77: Grounding The A7000 And Pcu
Caution – Do not power on the A7000 or PCU(s) at this time. This section describes how to connect the A7000 and the PCU(s) to establish a ground connection. You need this ground connection to safely install the disk drives, described in Chapter 4. Chapter 3 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU...
Page 78 0.1 ohms. This resistance level should have been measured and established as no more that 0.1 ohms during the physical planning stage, as described in Sun StorEdge A7000 Physical Planning Manual. However, it should be confirmed at this time as part of the grounding preparation.
Page 79 Note – The customer common ground point is typically the raised-floor tile metal support post of a ground raised floor system. This section assumes the customer has this type of ground point. Chapter 3 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU 3-11...
Page 80 1. Remove one raised-floor tile within 1.83 meters (6 feet) of the StorEdge A7000 and PCU. 2. Install a ground clamp on the floor metal support post. 3. Install one end of one Sun ground cable to the A7000 system cabinet. This cable is approximately 1.8 meters (6 feet) long with terminal lugs on both ends.
Page 81 530-1619- xx here. See for detail. FIGURE 3-7 Ground clamp Harger No. BGC4 Ground Clamp (Sun part # 240-3482- xx ) or equivalent PCU and StorEdge A7000 Common Ground Point Connection FIGURE 3-5 Chapter 3 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU 3-13...
Page 82: Figure 3-6 Ground Cables Connected To A7000'S Ground Point
Screw Star lock washer ground point Terminal lug of ground cable A7000 cabinet (lower portion of I/O Bay shown) Ground Cables Connected to A7000’s Ground Point FIGURE 3-6 3-14 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 83: Connecting The Data Cables
The PCU model shipped with the A7000 includes a 9-meter (30-foot) data cable to connect from the A7000 to the PCU and an 2.5-meter (8-foot) Y-cable to internally connect the subsystem Processor cards to the DB9 connector panel inside the I/O Bay cabinet. Chapter 3 Installing the StorEdge A7000 and PCU 3-15...
Page 84: Figure 3-8 Storedge A7000 Circuit Breaker Location
8. Connect the free end of the 9-meter (30-foot) data cable to the PCU through the RS232-EPO cable that is now connected to the PCU. Connect it to the DB9 connector on the RS232-EPO cable that is labeled RS-232. 3-16 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 85: Installing The Disk Drives And System Console
Installing the Disk Drives and System Console Caution – Do not move or attempt to move the StorEdge A7000 cabinet with the HDSA drawer extended or open in any way. The cabinet could become unbalanced and topple if you try to move it incorrectly. Make sure the cabinet is properly level at all times.
Page 86: Leveling The Cabinet Before Disk Installation
7. Use an adjustable wrench or an open end 7/16-inch wrench to screw down the two I/O Bay cabinet legs until contact with the floor is made. Do not use these legs to level the cabinet; they are for support only. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 87: Figure 4-1 Leveling The Cabinet
Left side to right side level Front to back level Leveling the Cabinet FIGURE 4-1 Chapter 4 Installing the Disk Drives and System Console...
Page 88: Unpacking And Installing Disk Drives
HDSA drawer. For example, all drives for HDSA drawer 1 are on one pallet, and all drives for HDSA drawer 2 are on another pallet. This packing depends on the A7000 configuration shipped to your site. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 89: How The Disk Drives Are Labeled
4.2.1 How the Disk Drives Are Labeled The six drives in each carton make a bundle and are dedicated to a specific, labeled six-drive chassis in the HDSA. Each disk drive label indicates the slot and chassis for correct placement. The shelf under each six-drive chassis in the HDSA has a corresponding label.
Page 90: To Open The Hdsa Drawer Manually (Without Power)
3. When you finish installing the disk drives as described in “Installing the Disk Drives” on page 4-8, retract the drawer by pushing it back in gently and replace the pin. 4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 for each HDSA drawer. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 91: Unpacking The Disk Drives
HDSA Drawer Retractor Pin FIGURE 4-3 4.2.3 Unpacking the Disk Drives Caution – Take electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when unpacking the disk drives, such as wearing an ESD wrist strap. When the A7000 is delivered, the HDSA drawer is empty of disk drives. The disk drives are shipped in cartons to the installation site, six drives to a carton.
Page 92: Installing The Disk Drives
(42 drives total), the maximum number of drives you can install in each upper drawer is 42. StorEdge A7000 storage servers may include 9-Gbyte disk drives or 18-Gbyte disk drives. Each type of drive fits in its own type of six-drive chassis and has its own installation procedure.
Page 93 4.2.4.1 Installing a 9-Gbyte Disk Drive shows a 9-Gbyte disk drive. The two LEDs on the faceplate of each drive FIGURE 4-4 the indicate following: POWER—when yellow and steady, the drive is powered on SAFE TO REMOVE—when green, the drive can be removed from its storage bundle slot Green Yellow...
Page 94: Figure 4-5 18-Gbyte Disk Drive
+5V—when green and steady, the +5V power is on -12V—when green and steady, the -12Vpower is on ACTIVE—when green, the drives are being accessed Drive eject latch Drive handle Disk label 18-Gbyte Disk Drive FIGURE 4-5 4-10 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 95 Disk drive chassis and faceplate (drive window and latch not shown) Disk drive information and online/offline switches DRIVE DRIVE -12V ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE The filled-in box corresponds to the disk drive location in the bundle Spring-loaded online/ofﬂine switch (6x) DRIVE DRIVE -12V...
Page 96 8. Repeat all steps in the above paragraphs for each carton and each 18-Gbyte drive in the cartons. 9. Place all disk drives online by placing all the disks spring-loaded online/offline switches to the ON position (see ) before closing the drive drawers. FIGURE 4-7 4-12 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 97 Disk DSP2/70/P2/0 DSP1/70/P2/0 DSP2/70/P2/5 DSP1/70/P2/5 DSP1/78/P1/0 DSP2/78/P1/5 labels (54 places) DSP2/70/P2/1 DSP2/70/P2/4 DSP1/70/P2/1 DSP1/70/P2/4 DSP1/78/P1/1 DSP2/78/P1/4 DSP2/78/P1/3 DSP2/70/P2/2 DSP2/70/P2/3 DSP1/70/P2/2 DSP1/70/P2/3 DSP1/78/P1/2 Shelf DSP2/70/P2(DSP1)* DSP2/70/P2(DSP1)**DSP1/70/P2(DSP2)* DSP1/70/P2(DSP2)**DSP1/78/P1(DSP2)* DSP2/78/P1(DSP1)** labels DSP1/70/P1/0 DSP2/70/P1/0 DSP1/68/P2/0 DSP1/70/P1/5 DSP2/70/P1/5 DSP1/68/P2/5 DSP1/70/P1/1 DSP1/70/P1/4 DSP2/70/P1/1 DSP2/70/P1/4 DSP1/68/P2/1 DSP1/68/P2/4 DSP1/70/P1/2 DSP1/70/P1/3 DSP2/70/P1/2...
Page 98: Leveling The Cabinet After Disk Installation
3. Fold down the front door tray. You will see a cabling harness holding connectors wrapped in antistatic foam. 4. The System Console is held in place by snap-type Velcro strips. See FIGURE 4-11 4-14 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 99: Completing An International System Console Installation
5. There is one PCMCIA dual-connector slot on the side of the System Console. This connector slot holds an Ethernet card (bottom connector) and modem card (top connector). Plug the modem and Ethernet PCMCIA cards into this slot. Caution – Each PCMCIA card has slot-eject buttons on each side; do not touch these buttons when the System Console is powered on.
Page 100: Figure 4-8 System Console Tray Location
Spring-loaded tray latches System Console carrier tray System Console Tray Location FIGURE 4-8 4-16 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 101 Processor card Processor card Chassis 1 Chassis 2 Ethernet Ethernet Serial Serial port 0 port port 0 port AC power distribution I/O transition panel Inside cabinet AC/DC power converter E - Ethernet card M - Modem card P - Parallel port System Console SCS - Serial communication subsystem System Console Connection Block Diagram (Domestic Installation)
Page 102 CABINET AC/DC power converter E - Ethernet card M - Modem card P - Parallel port System Console SCS - Serial communication subsystem System Console Connection Block Diagram (International Installation) FIGURE 4-10 4-18 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 103: Figure 4-11 System Console Installation
Connectors in foam: Power cable connector RJ-11 modem cable (domestic install only) Ethernet terminator and cable AC/DC converter power supply Parallel port connector (Serial cable international install only) Velcro System Console Installation FIGURE 4-11 Chapter 4 Installing the Disk Drives and System Console 4-19...
Page 104: Figure 4-12 Modem Connector Assembly In I/O Bay Cabinet
Note – Do not connect the external phone line until RSS has been configured. For more information of connecting the external phone line, see “Testing the Remote Support System Phone-Home Feature”on page 6-22 of Chapter 6 in this manual. 4-20 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 105: Figure 4-13 Serial Communications Subsystem
Power LED (blinking) To System Console To Processor Card Serial communications subsystem chassis Serial communications subsystem 25-conductor parallel host cable Serial communications subsystem power supply Serial Communications Subsystem FIGURE 4-13 Chapter 4 Installing the Disk Drives and System Console 4-21...
Page 106 Subsystem System Console (rear) If conﬁgured for international shipments, remove RJ11 cable from here and connect DB9 cable to COM1 port of System Console. System Console/Serial Communications System Cable Connections FIGURE 4-14 4-22 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 107: Powering On
C H A P T E R Powering On Caution – Do not move or attempt to move the StorEdge A7000 cabinet with the HDSA drawer extended or open in any way. The cabinet could become unbalanced and topple if you try to move it incorrectly. Make sure the cabinet is properly level at all times.
Page 108: Powering On The Pcu
2. At the front of the PCU, turn the key switch inside the front panel to AUTO. To open the panel, pull it down at the notches. 3. At the rear of the PCU, put the power circuit breaker in the ON position. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 109: Figure 5-1 Pcu Keyswitch And Circuit Breaker Switch
Front panel door notches BYPASS AUTO Keyswitch PCU Keyswitch and Circuit Breaker Switch FIGURE 5-1 Chapter 5 Powering On...
Page 110: Checking And Programming The Pcu Input And Output Voltage
90 to 125 VAC. X phase to Y phase voltage should be 227 to 233 VAC. Go to the next section, “Checking (and Calibrating, if necessary) Nominal Output Voltage: Parameter 05”. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 111: Checking (And Calibrating, If Necessary) Nominal Output Voltage: Parameter
5.2.2 Checking (and Calibrating, if necessary) Nominal Output Voltage: Parameter 05 Use the PCU front panel to verify that Parameter 05 is 230. The front panel of the PCU has five buttons used to program its output voltage; an LED display to the left of the buttons shows the programming results.
Page 112: Checking (And Calibrating, If Necessary) Pcu Input Voltmeter: Parameter
8. Press the CANCEL button. The display shows P-00 . 9. Press and hold the %LOAD button until the display shows P-27 , and then release 10. Press the CANCEL button once to show the P-27 parameter value. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 113: Checking (And Calibrating, If Necessary) Pcu Output Voltmeter: Parameter
11. To change the voltage setting, press the %LOAD button to increase it and the VOUT button to decrease it. The correct setting is the value you measured in Step 1. 12. With the display showing the correct voltage, press the RUNTIME button. 13.
Page 114: Setting The Pcu Date And Time
4. Press and hold the %LOAD button until the display shows 377 , and then release it. (If you press the button and it increments past 377 , press the VOUT button to go back.) 5. Press the RUNTIME button. The display shows StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 115: Checking Pcu Firmware Revision Level (Parameter 128)
5.3.2 Checking PCU Firmware Revision Level (Parameter 128) 1. Press the CANCEL button. The display shows P-00 . 2. Press and hold the %LOAD button until the display shows P-128 , and then release it. (If you press the button and it increments past P-128 , press the VOUT button to go back.) 3.
Page 116: Setting The Current Time And Date, Firmware Revision Level 1.05 Or Below (Parameters 89, 90, 91)
7. TIME, Hours and Minutes: Press the %LOAD button once until the display shows P-90 , and then release it. (If you press the button and it increments past P-90 , press the VOUT button to go back.) 5-10 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 117 8. Press the CANCEL button to show the value for the hours and minutes, in the format hh:mm, where hh is hours and mm is minutes. The clock for the PCU is a 24-hour type (for example, 11:00 PM is 23:00). 9.
Page 118: Powering On The Cabinet And Checking Switches
Verify that all three blower fans continue to operate. 11. Press the cabinet power switch on. Verify that power is restored by seeing that the switch lights. 5-12 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 119: Checking Other Switches
12. At the AC box for DSP2, turn off the cabinet power switch and make sure its light is off. Verify that all three blower fans continue to operate. 13. Press the cabinet power switch on. Verify that power is restored by seeing that the switch lights.
Page 120: Figure 5-4 Hdsa Drawer Open/Close And Power Switches Inside Cabinet Front
AC distribution boxes (2); see detail below Power reset Main circuit breaker circuit breaker (CB2) (CB1) Cabinet power on/off switch HDSA Drawer Open/Close and Power Switches Inside Cabinet Front FIGURE 5-4 5-14 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 121: Figure 5-5 Lad/Scsi Expander Power Switch Location
Enable Disable LAD/SCSI expander Drawer motor power switch enable/disable switch (behind actuator assembly cover) LAD/SCSI Expander Power Switch Location FIGURE 5-5 Chapter 5 Powering On 5-15...
Page 122: Figure 5-6 Ac Box Power Switches
I/O Bay cabinet Press the top of each switch to turn on power to subsystem power supplies AC Box Power Switches FIGURE 5-6 5-16 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 123: Adjusting The Hdsa Drawer
Adjusting the HDSA Drawer Note – Perform this step only if the HDSA drawer is not retracting or extending smoothly. First check that the cabinet is level, according to procedures in Chapter 4. You will need a stepladder to reach the top of the drawer. The HDSA drawer is adjusted at the factory;...
Page 124: Figure 5-7 Hdsa Drawer Channel Guide Adjustment Diagram
Channel bracket inside cabinet Nylon channel guide HDSA Drawer Channel Guide Adjustment Diagram FIGURE 5-7 5-18 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 125: Completing The Power On Procedure
Completing the Power On Procedure The following paragraphs describe the remaining steps to complete the A7000 power on procedures. 5.6.1 Powering on the System Console The System Console is mounted in the carrier tray in the front door. To power it on: 1.
Page 126: Opening Windows Into The A7000 Subsystems
3. Using the Down arrow key, move the mouse pointer to dsp1. This is the A7000 subsystem 1. 4. Press the Enter key. Window dsp1 is displayed and shows any communication occurring through the Processor board’s serial port 0. 5-20 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 127: Powering On The Subsystems And Check Dc Voltage
5. Repeat Step 1 to Step 4 for dsp2. 5.6.3 Powering on the Subsystems and Check DC Voltage shows the subsystem power supply on/off switches. These slide switches FIGURE 5-9 move left to right to show a 1 (on) or right to left to show a 0 (off). As shown in , the A7000 has two subsystems, dsp1 and dsp2 , with a power supply FIGURE 5-9...
Page 128 Voltage +12V: +11.99 v / -12V: -12.03 v The voltages should be in the following ranges. If not, you must adjust them, according to procedures in the StorEdge A7000 Service Manual. +5 Volt Supply: +4.95 VDC to +5.01 VDC +12 Volt Supply: +11.85 VDC to +12.05 VDC -12 Volt Supply: -11.85 VDC to -12.05 VDC...
Page 129: Saving The Rom Monitor Nvram Data
5.6.4 Saving the ROM Monitor NVRAM Data 1. Open an xterm window: a. Put the mouse pointer in any open area on the root window display area. b. Press the left mouse button. A menu appears. Drag the mouse pointer to NEW WINDOW.
Page 130: Figure 5-9 Subsystem Power Supply And Hdsa On/Off Switches
Subsystem Power Supply and HDSA On/Off Switches FIGURE 5-9 Note – Go to the Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) document. After completing the ATP, return to this Guide’s Chapter 6 to complete the installation. 5-24 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 131: Completing The Installation
Note – Perform the procedures here only after you have completed the Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP), as instructed in Chapter 5. This chapter describes how to complete the StorEdge A7000 installation. Connecting the Internal Power Conditioning Unit (PCU) Data Cables—page 6-2 Installing Channel Interface Cables—page 6-4...
Page 132: Connecting The Internal Power Conditioning Unit (Pcu) Data Cables
Each processor card adaptor board is in the first slot of the dsp’s 14-slot chassis. See FIGURE 6-1 Processor card adaptor Processor card adaptor board for dsp2 board for dsp1 Inside Rear of A7000 FIGURE 6-1 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 133: Figure 6-2 Processor Card Adaptor Board Front Panel
3. Remove the loopback cable connected to each Processor card’s serial ports 1, 2, and 3. See FIGURE 6-2 Serial port 0 ABORT (System Console) RESET Serial port 1 to 3 connection for loopback cable and PCU cable Processor Card Adaptor Board Front Panel FIGURE 6-2 Chapter 6 Completing the Installation...
Page 134: Installing Channel Interface Cables
P1/PCU1 DB9 connector panel (to PCU) Processor card adaptor boards PCU Data Cable, StorEdge A7000 Internal Connection FIGURE 6-3 Installing Channel Interface Cables The following paragraphs describe how to install the channel interface cables for: Block multiplexer (MUX)—page 6-5 ESCON—page 6-8 SCSI target emulation (STE)—page 6-9...
Page 135: Installing The Block Multiplexer Channel (Bmc) Cables
6.2.1 Installing the Block Multiplexer Channel (BMC) Cables If the configuration includes BMC cards, at least four BMC channel interface panels are inside the I/O Bay cabinet. (There will be more if more channels are configured in your system). There is one panel type, shown in FIGURE 6-4 Spring-loaded channel online/offline switches...
Page 136 4. Put each interface panel channel online by placing each toggle switch in the online (1) position. These switches are spring-loaded—pull out and hold the top of the switch, move it to online, and then release it. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 137: Figure 6-5 I/O Bay Cabinet, Bmc Interface Panels, Escon Interface Panels
ESCON interface panel interface panels SCSI Target panel Bottom opening of Power cords extension cabinet I/O Bay Cabinet, BMC Interface Panels, ESCON Interface Panels FIGURE 6-5 Chapter 6 Completing the Installation...
Page 138: Installing The Escon Cables
3. Put each channel online by placing each toggle switch in the online (1) position. These switches are spring-loaded—pull out and hold the top of the switch, move it to online, and then release it. ACTIVE/IDLE LIGHT/NOLIGHT ONLINE OFFLINE ESCON Interface Panel FIGURE 6-6 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 139: Installing The Scsi Target Cables
6.2.3 Installing the SCSI Target Cables Inside the I/O Bay cabinet is at least one Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) target channel transition interface. See . (There will be more if more FIGURE 6-5 channels are configured in your system). There are two connectors per panel. 1.
Page 140: Figure 6-7 Disk Select Leds, Hdsa Drawer
Disk 0 o Disk 1 o Disk 2 o Overtemp o Disk 3 o Disk 4 o Disk 5 Disk drive LEDs, drawer 2 (9 places) Disk Select LEDs, HDSA Drawer FIGURE 6-7 6-10 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 141 The next step is to analyze the ATP results. Perform the following steps for each subsystem. 1. During the ATP, any messages from the subsystems are displayed on the System Console in the dsp1 and dsp2 subsystem windows, which open automatically at power on.
Page 142: Configuring The A7000 To Phone Home
MCD data base—page 6-14 configuring RSS and entering the appropriate service support telephone number—page 6-17 checking files for required information—page 6-19 disabling and enabling the RSS Paging feature—page 6-20 6-12 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 143: Following Rss Naming Conventions
6.4.1 Following RSS Naming Conventions Certain conventions apply when entering up customer names and system names for use by RSS. These conventions must be strictly adhered to because they reflect underlying restrictions such as UUCP limitations. Customer names must follow these conventions: Names must be no longer than 16 characters.
Page 144: Entering Customer Information Into Mcd
An xterm window is displayed. Move the mouse pointer to the xterm window. 2. Activate the Edit MCD tool, editmcd: # /usr/install/mcd/bin/editmcd & When editmcd is activated, the Choose Class menu appears. 6-14 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 145: Figure 6-8 Mcd Choose Class Menu
MCD Choose Class menu FIGURE 6-8 3. From the Class selections listed on the Choose Class menu, select System Information. The System window appears. Chapter 6 Completing the Installation 6-15...
Page 146: Figure 6-9 Mcd System Window
Search icon Store icon MCD System window FIGURE 6-9 4. Click on the File menu at the top of the System window and choose Update_Mode from the pull-down menu. 6-16 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 147: Configuring Rss And Entering Service Support Telephone Number
5. In the right side of the System window, click on the text fields you wish to modify and type the appropriate information in the spaces provided. All the data you type here will appear in RSS as you typed it. 6.
Page 148 Enter Customer Name entry appears. Press the Enter key to return to the main menu. 7. At the main menu, type 2 and press the Enter key to quit. 6-18 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 149: Checking File Information
Worldwide Support Center Telephone Numbers TABLE 6-2 Country, Worldwide Support Center Telephone Number Comments United States 1 800 343 7187 France 800 90 30 97 Germany 0130 8 27317 Italy 1678 74177 United Kingdom 0800 281148 toll-free within U.K. 0137 236 3236 direct dial toll within U.K.
Page 150: Disabling Or Enabling The Rss Paging Feature
Note – Disable the Paging feature prevents the on-call pager from receiving pages but does not stop RSS from sending phone-home calls. To enable the Paging feature, type following at the System Console: # /var/remote.support/scripts/enable_paging 6-20 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 151: Configuring Modem Files (International Installation Only)
Configuring Modem Files (International Installation Only) For international installations, modem files must be examined and configured for the appropriate country. 1. Determine which country the modem is programmed for: a. Begin a cu session by typing the following at the System Console: # cu -l cua/pc1 b.
Page 152: Testing The Phone-Home Feature
Press the left mouse button. A menu appears. Drag the mouse pointer to NEW WINDOW. Release the left mouse button. c. An xterm window is displayed. Move the mouse pointer to the xterm window. 6-22 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 153 2. Clear all UUCP messages: # /var/remote.support/scripts/clear_rss_xfers 3. Connect the dedicated phone line into the RJ-11 jack inside the I/O Bay Cabinet. FIGURE 6-10 4. Test the RSS phone-home feature. Type the following at the xterm window: # /var/remote.support/scripts/test_rss The command asks for your name and phone number. 5.
Page 154 Power cords Modem Serial ETHERNET RJ-11 phone jack for DSP1 maint modem phone line DSP2 maint Connectors Inside I/O Bay Cabinet FIGURE 6-10 6-24 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 155: Creating A Link If The Phone-Home Test Fails
6.6.2 Creating a Link if the Phone-Home Test Fails The above test may fail if the /usr/spool/uucp/.Status link does not exist. 1. Repeat Step 2 to Step 6 in the previous section. 2. Check that the link exists. At the xterm window you opened in the above steps, type the following: # ls -la /usr/spool/uucp/.Status If the link is not found, the following message is displayed:...
Page 156 Enter zone number 4. At the prompt, type the appropriate zone number. The following is displayed: Does your timezone use Daylight Savings Time (y,n,?,q) At the prompt, enter y or n, as appropriate. 6-26 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 157: Setting Up The System Console
5. Type in the appropriate choice. The following is displayed: Note: Any logins and processes running when the timezone changes, and all their child processes, will continue to see the old timezone. The cron(1M) will be restarted at the end of this procedure. Current date and time : Thu.
Page 158: Starting The Pcu Software
System Console Application Menu Bar FIGURE 6-11 2. Click the left mouse button. A menu appears. 3. Drag the mouse pointer to dsp1. 4. Release the left mouse button. Window dsp1 appears. 6-28 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 159: Table 6-3 Pcu Configuration
5. Log in to dsp1 as the root user: Console Login: root Password: (press the Return key or type the site password here) 6. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for dsp2. 7. Examine and, if necessary, edit the PCU configuration file /etc/upscf on each subsystem to ensure that the ups_port parameter and cmd_stop command string are specified correctly in each.
Page 160: Enabling The Pcu Start And Stop Daemons
Completing the PCU Software Setup Reboot and verify that the PCU software is functioning properly. 1. Reboot. The PCU daemon will start automatically on both subsystems. 2. Issue this command from each subsystem. # upsmgr query 6-30 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 161: Performing A Manual Start Or Stop
3. If the message Communication not yet established does not appear, the PCU software has been set up properly. If this message appears, wait for the number of seconds specified by the heartbeat parameter in the /etc/upscf file and then issue the upsmgr query command again. If the Communication not yet established message continues to appear, check PCU cable connections and review the PCU file setup procedure to ensure that everything was done correctly.
Page 162: Checking The Pcu Battery
3. Make sure the PCU switches to battery power. 4. Turn the main power circuit breaker for the A7000 ON. CANCEL VOUT %LOAD VLINE RUNTIME VBATT TEMP SCAN TEST LED display Programming buttons PCU Front Panel FIGURE 6-12 6-32 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 163: Setting The A7000 Password
6.11 Configuring the Operating System Software for Remote Dual Copy Perform these steps if your StorEdge A7000 server includes Remote Dual Copy (RDC) Fiber Optic REFLECTIVE MEMORY (FORM) hardware. StorEdge A7000 servers running operating system software revision 3.6.4 and later compatible versions require that you configure this software to accept RDC.
Page 164 Disk drawers enabled (Gateway is 0): 2 VME SCSI drives begin at address: 0x6800 VME SCSI board is a: Quad Memory Channel: 1 ECCMCS (512M) board Is this correct (y/n) >> n 6-34 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 165 Enter the Processor Type Valid entries are : 88100 or 88110 [88110]: 88110 Enter the Processor Memory Size (MB) Valid entries are : 32 or 128 [32]: 32 Enter the Subsystem Id Valid entries are : 2 to 5 [2]: 4 Enter the Boot Device Location Valid entries are : MSD or VME [MSD]: MSD...
Page 166 4. Rebuild and install a new operating system kernel: # cd /usr/src/uts/OBJ # make VER=.scm # mv /unix /unix.back # cp unix.scm /unix.scm # ln /unix.scm /unix 5. Repeat Step 2 to Step 4 for subsystem dsp2. 6-36 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 167: Checking The Master Configuration Data (Mcd)
6.12 Checking the Master Configuration Data (MCD) 1. If subsystems windows are not open, perform Step 1 to Step 6 in section, “Editing the PCU Configuration Files” on page 6-28. 2. Update the master MCD master database with kernel, PROM, and disk information from each subsystem.
Page 168: Backing Up Important System Files
4. Insert another tape in the tape drive and make a bootable backup installation tape. # /usr/systest/backup.tape This may take up to 20 minutes to complete. When finished, remove, label, and date the tape. 6-38 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 169 5. Type the following commands to make duplicate, backup files on the subsystem disk drive; you may have to wait a few moments between commands for the prompt (#) to return: # /etc/init.d/altpartmgr -c altpartmgr: Checking primary and alternate file system sets. # /etc/init.d/altpartmgr -b # /etc/init.d/altpartmgr -u 6.
Page 170 6-40 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 171: Setting Up The Pcu Dirty Power
A P P E N D I X Setting Up the PCU Dirty Power Occasionally, the PCU delivered with the StorEdge A7000 is connected to electrically noisy (or “dirty”) AC power. Typically, this situation occurs when the PCU is connected on the same circuit as a motor-generator or other type PCU. This dirty power can inadvertently cause the PCU to switch to inverter operation for three to four seconds at a time.
Page 172: Setting Dirty Power Parameter Values (Parameters 09, 78, 85, 86, 87
6. Press the CANCEL button to return to the parameter number display ( P-xx ). 7. Repeat all steps for all parameters. 8. Press the VLINE button twice to quit the programming procedure. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 173: Table A-1 Pcu Dirty Power Parameters
PCU Dirty Power Parameters TABLE A-1 Parameter Description Value for Dirty Power maximum slew rate poor line relay debounce inverter lockout inverter delay Appendix A Setting Up the PCU Dirty Power...
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Page 175: Installing The Hdsa Expansion Cabinet
Note – This procedure requires two or more people to perform. This section describes the procedure for installing the high-density storage array (HDSA) expansion cabinet. Two useful documents are the Sun StorEdge A7000 Service Manual (805-6489-xx) and Sun StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide (805-4632-xx).
Page 176: Figure B-1 Storedge A7000 With Expansion Cabinet
Optional HDSA expansion cabinet System cabinet HDSA 1 HDSA 2 HDSA 5 HDSA 6 HDSA 3 HDSA 4 StorEdge A7000 With Expansion Cabinet FIGURE B-1 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 177 Install SCSI expand- Power down the er cards and SCSI StorEdge A7000 controller cards Connect data and power cables to SCSI expander cards and SCSI control- Remove the system ler ports; connect drawer...
Page 178: Required Tools List
Always wear the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap that connects to the system cabinet when working inside the cabinets. Keep all cabinet power cords plugged into their receptacles to maintain ground during these procedures. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 179: Power Off The Storedge A7000
Skip this section if this is a new installation and go to Section B.4 “Preparing the Cabinets” on page B-12. Power off the StorEdge A7000 if you are installing the expansion cabinet as a field upgrade. Keep the power cords plugged into their receptacles to maintain earth ground.
Page 180: Stop The Datashare Facilities (Optional
2. Repeat for dsp2. B.3.5 Shut Down All Subsystems 1. From the System Console Application Menu Bar, choose Utilities→shutdown. The shutdown window is displayed. See FIGURE 6-13 2. Select all nodes. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 181: Figure 6-13 Shutdown Pulldown Menu And Window
3. Type Y at the Ready To Shutdown Now? prompt in the dsp1/dsp2 windows to immediately shut down. The dsp1 window displays a series of shutdown messages followed by a “The System is down” type message. Shutdown Pulldown Menu and Window FIGURE 6-13 Appendix B Installing the HDSA Expansion Cabinet...
Page 182: Abort The System Reboot (Optional
You have 33 seconds to terminate the autoboot sequence . . . If the system is not set to automatically boot, go to the next step. 5. The following prompt appears: ROM >> The operating systems for all subsystems are now shut down. StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 183: Shut Down The System Console
B.3.7 Shut Down the System Console 1. Put the mouse pointer in any open area on the display. 2. Press the left mouse button. A menu appears. Drag the mouse pointer to EXIT MWM. Release the left mouse button. 3. Drag the mouse to the OK pushbutton on the QUIT MWM dialog box; click Yes. The display goes blank momentarily, and then the Console Login: prompt reappears.
Page 184: Open The Front Cabinet Door
1 position is on. 1. Open the cabinet door completely. 2. Place one HDSA on/off switch in the 0 position. 3. Place the other HDSA on/off switch in the 0 position. B-10 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 185: Power Off The Cabinet Power Supply
2. Throw the main circuit breaker switch CB1 switch to the left (OFF). 3. Repeat these steps for both AC boxes. B.3.14 Power Off the PCU Power off any power conditioning units (PCUs) connected to the StorEdge A7000. Enable Disable LAD/SCSI expander...
Page 186: Preparing The Cabinets
Keep this hardware for connecting the cabinets in later steps; you will need seven sets of bolts and washers. See FIGURE B-6 HDSA RFI connector frame System expansion cabinet cabinet Side skin Level floor Front view Cabinet Orientation FIGURE B-4 B-12 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 187 Retainer bracket Cabinet 12 places; see Detail B Side skin panel Quarter-turn release latch 12 places; see Detail A Detail A Side skin Cabinet Quarter-turn frame release latch Screw 10-32 X 5/16 in Detail B (2 per bracket) Retainer bracket Mounting holes for retainer bracket Cabinet frame...
Page 188: Figure B-6 Rfi Connector Frame Bolts
Flat washer Stand-off 1/4-20 LG pattern 1/4-20 X 2 7/8 in Hexagonal-head bolt 1/4-20 X 3/4 in Lock washer 1/4-20 Frame vertical member detail RFI connector frame RFI Connector Frame Bolts FIGURE B-6 B-14 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 189: Figure B-7 System Cabinet Front, Bolt Access Plate And Screws
5. For easier access to the bolts you tighten later, remove the rear doors of each cabinet. For each cabinet: a. Open the rear door. b. Remove the pins at each hinge. c. Lift the door up and off. 6. Open the system cabinet front door. 7.
Page 190: Feed Cables Into The System Cabinet
Find the power cable and mated connector from the expansion cabinet and connect it. 7. Replace the card retaining bracket and screws. 8. Replace the inline terminator on each card. B-16 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 191: Figure B-8 Dual Scsi Expander Chassis
Spring-loaded retainer SCSI expander card slots (14 slots each chassis) Card retaining bracket screws (6x) Dual SCSI Expander Chassis FIGURE B-8 Appendix B Installing the HDSA Expansion Cabinet B-17...
Page 192: Figure B-9 Scsi Expander Card Connectors And Jumpers, Both Card Types
SCSI expander power supply) SCSI ID SCSI ID jumpers jumpers Front view Rear view = Jumpers installed = Jumpers not installed SCSI Expander Card Connectors and Jumpers, Both Card Types FIGURE B-9 B-18 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 193: Figure B-10 Scsi Expander And Controller Cards Connection And Labeling Example
B.6.1 Connect the SCSI Expander Cables Some expansion cabinet cables connect to the SCSI expander cards in the SCSI expander chassis. Two SCSI cables connect to each SCSI expander card. The cables from the disk drive bundles are labeled like the examples in FIGURE B-10 for each SCSI expander card.
Page 194: Table B-1 Scsi Expander Card Labeling
Card Label, Bottom Chassis Card Label, Top Chassis DSP1/2/6800/P1 DSP1/2/8000/P3 DSP1/2/6800/P2 DSP1/2/8000/P4 DSP1/2/6800/P3 DSP1/2/8800/P1 DSP1/2/6800/P4 DSP1/2/8800/P2 DSP1/2/7000/P1 DSP1/2/8800/P3 DSP1/2/7000/P2 DSP1/2/8800/P4 DSP1/2/7000/P3 DSP1/2/9000/P1 DSP1/2/7000/P4 DSP1/2/9000/P2 DSP1/2/7800/P1 DSP1/2/9000/P3 DSP1/2/7800/P2 DSP1/2/9000/P4 DSP1/2/7800/P3 DSP1/2/9800/P1 DSP1/2/7800/P4 DSP1/2/9800/P2 DSP1/2/8000/P1 DSP1/2/9800/P3 DSP1/2/8000/P2 B-20 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 195 System and HDSA Expansion Cabinet Disk Labeling TABLE B-2 Cabinet Drawer System Labels, HDSA 1 (Left Drawer) Cabinet, Row DSP2/68/P4 DSP1/68/P4 DSP2/70/P1 Middle DSP1/68/P3 DSP2/68/P3 DSP1/68/P2 Bottom DSP2/68/P1 DSP1/68/P1 DSP2/68/P2 Labels, HDSA 2 (Right Drawer) DSP1/78/P1 DSP2/78/P1 DSP1/70/P4 Middle DSP2/70/P3 DSP1/70/P3 DSP2/70/P4 Bottom...
Page 196 B-22. Otherwise, start with Step 1. 1. Record the serial number, part number, and slot location of each card you install. 2. Set the jumpers for each card. Chapter 3 of the Sun StorEdge A7000 Service Manual contains jumper settings for this card.
Page 197: Figure B-11 Scsi Controller Port Labeling
DSPx/68/P1 DSPx/70/P1 DSPx/78/P1 DSPx/80/P1 DSPx/68/P2 DSPx/70/P2 DSPx/78/P2 DSPx/80/P2 DSPx/68/P3 DSPx/70/P3 DSPx/78/P3 DSPx/80/P3 DSPx/68/P4 DSPx/70/P4 DSPx/78/P4 DSPx/80/P4 DSPx/88/P1 DSPx/90/P1 DSPx/98/P1 DSPx/88/P2 DSPx/90/P2 DSPx/98/P2 DSPx/88/P3 DSPx/90/P3 DSPx/98/P3 DSPx/88/P4 DSPx/90/P4 SCSI Controller Port Labeling FIGURE B-11 Appendix B Installing the HDSA Expansion Cabinet B-23...
Page 198: Figure B-12 Pushing Cabinets Together
If the RFI connector frame is not free to enter the RFI gasket, proceed to Step 4. Keep cabinet flush cabinet cabinet RFI connector frame Top view RFI gasket Pushing Cabinets Together FIGURE B-12 B-24 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 199 4. If the RFI connector frame is not free to enter the RFI gasket of the second cabinet, you may need to adjust one of the two cabinets and make it level with the other cabinet. Adjust the four leveling legs down (using an adjustable wrench or an open end 7/16 inch wrench), lifting the bottom of the frame slightly above the inside face of the RFI gasket.
Page 200: Figure B-13 Hdsa Drawer Retractor Pin
8. Go to the front of the cabinet and push HDSA drawer 2 into the cabinet. 9. Go to the rear of the cabinet and replace the pin you removed in Step 5. 10. Replace the system cabinet rear doors. B-26 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 201 HDSA expansion cabinet System cabinet Front Attachment Attachment bolt and washer bolts and washers; installed through 7 places access plate opening Rear Attachment Bolt and Washer Locations FIGURE B-14 Appendix B Installing the HDSA Expansion Cabinet B-27...
Page 202: Figure B-15 Drawer Motor Connectors
4. Make sure the yellow Caution label is not removed during this procedure. If it does, re-attach it using tie-wrap cables. Drawer Motor Connectors FIGURE B-15 B-28 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 203: Figure B-16 Drawer Interlock Connection Diagram
Expansion cabinet System cabinet Enable/disable switch Drawer Interlock Connection Diagram FIGURE B-16 Appendix B Installing the HDSA Expansion Cabinet B-29...
Page 204 B.11 Completing the Installation To complete the installation, consult the Sun StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide to: Install power conditioning units (PCUs) Install disk drives Level the cabinets Power on the StorEdge A7000 B.12 Updating the Master Configuration Database If you installed the expansion cabinet as an x-option add-on field upgrade, you recorded all new component part numbers, revisions, serial numbers, and chassis card slot locations as you installed the components.
Page 205 Enterprise Systems Connection emergency power off electrostatic discharge field engineer graphical user interface; operator communicates with StorEdge A7000 server through graphical icons, windows, and trackball mouse actions (such as pointing and clicking). HSDA high-density storage array; drawer containing disk drives, used in StorEdge A7000 server.
Page 206 StorEdge A7000 server disk drives System Console notebook computer located in a carrier try in the front door of the StorEdge A7000 server; the operator interface. volts volts alternating current volts direct current StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 207 Index channel interface, connect, 6-4 ESCON, connect, 2-17, 6-8 PCU data, 3-14, 6-2 SCSI target, connect, 6-9 channel interface cable installation, 6-4 Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) check analyze results, 6-9 battery, power conditioning unit (PCU), 6-32 summary ﬁle, 6-12 DC voltage, subsystems, 5-21 adjust HDSA drawer, 5-17 Master Conﬁguration Data (MCD), 6-37 analyze Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) results, 6-...
Page 208 3-14 open subsystem windows, 5-20 disable RSS Paging feature, 6-20 operating system disk drives, 4-1, 4-8 shutdown, subsystem, B-6 electrical, 3-2 shutdown, System Console, B-6, B-9 enable RSS Paging feature, 6-20 Index-2 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...
Page 209 6-9 installation, 3-14 SCSI Target Emulation measure PCU output voltage, 3-6 start, B-6 power on, 5-2 set StorEdge A7000 password, 6-33 set date and time, 5-8 shutdown set up for noisy/dirty power, A-1 subsystem operating system, B-6 start software, 6-28...
Page 210: Table 6-2 Worldwide Support Center Telephone Numbers
4-4 PCU, 2-1 StorEdge A7000, 2-1 windows, open, 5-20 Worldwide Support Center telephone numbers, 6- Index-4 StorEdge A7000 Installation Guide • November 1999...

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