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  • Page 1 IBM FlashSystem C200 Hardware guide...
  • Page 2 This edition applies to version 8, release 7, modification x, and to all subsequent modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2025. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Figures........................v Tables........................ix Chapter 1.  FlashSystem C200................1 Chapter 2. Notices ....................3 Trademarks..............................4 Product support statement..........................5 Homologation statement..........................5 Safety and environmental notices....................... 5 Safety notices and labels........................5 Special caution and safety notices...................... 10 Environmental notices......................... 13 Chapter 3. System overview.................15 Node canisters............................
  • Page 4 Procedure: Powering off a node canister.....................54 Removing and replacing the enclosure end caps................55 Removing and replacing the control enclosure support rails............. 56 Removing and replacing a drive......................60 Removing and replacing a power supply unit..................61 Removing and replacing an SFP transceiver..................62 Removing and replacing a network adapter..................

  • Page 5: Figures

    Figures 1. Front view of the control enclosure......................15 2. Rear view of the control enclosure......................15 3. Rear view of the control enclosure......................17 4. Dual-port 25 Gbps Ethernet (RoCE) host interface adapter..............20 5. Ethernet ports and indicators........................20 6.
  • Page 6 24. Example of a silver screw and M5 screw....................56 25. Opening the rear hinge bracket of the mounting rail................58 26. Compressing the rail for removal from rack..................... 59 27. Locate Power Supply Units........................62 28. Locating the host interface adapter slots....................65 29.
  • Page 7 59. Management port LEDs and technician port LEDs................... 98 60. Fibre Channel ports and indicators......................99 61. Rear view of the FlashSystem C200 control enclosure that shows adapter cages......101 62. Dual-port 25 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapter ports and LEDs (RoCE)........102 63.
  • Page 8 viii  ...

  • Page 9: Tables

    Tables 1. FlashSystem C200 Models..........................15 2. Adapter types.............................. 16 3. Node canister ports............................. 18 4. Adapters and supported protocols......................19 5. Power specifications per power supply...................... 28 6. Power consumption examples per enclosure.................... 29 7. Temperature requirements......................... 29 8. Physical characteristics of the enclosures....................29 9.
  • Page 10 24. Memory configurations for a FlashSystem C200 control enclosure............76 25. Recording control enclosure information....................88 26. Summary of node canister 1 PCIe slots and port connections............... 88 27. Summary of node canister 1 Ethernet ports.................... 88 28. Summary of node canister 2 Ethernet ports.................... 88 29.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Flashsystem C200

    Chapter 1. FlashSystem C200 Welcome to the FlashSystem C200 documentation, where you can find information about how to install, maintain, and use the IBM Storage FlashSystem C200. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2025...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Notices

    This information was developed for products and services offered in the US. This material might be available from IBM in other languages. However, you may be required to own a copy of the product or product version in that language in order to access it.

  • Page 14: Trademarks

    International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.

  • Page 15: Product Support Statement

    4. (Optional) Read the multilingual safety instructions on the system website. a. Go to www.ibm.com/support b. Enter the name of your system in the Search field (for example, "IBM Storage FlashSystem 5300"). c. Click the documentation link. For more information on Safety and environmental notices, see Environmental and safety notices.
  • Page 16 The danger and caution notices that are accompanied with a label are organized by label reference number in the "Labels" section. You can download the most current version of IBM System Safety Notices at the following site: Environmental and safety notices.
  • Page 17 CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, before lifting this unit, remove all appropriate subassemblies per instructions to reduce the system weight. (C012) CAUTION: CAUTION regarding IBM provided VENDOR LIFT TOOL: • Operation of LIFT TOOL by authorized personnel only • LIFT TOOL intended for use to assist, lift, install, remove units (load) up into rack elevations. It is not to be used loaded transporting over major ramps nor as a replacement for such designated tools like pallet jacks, walkies, fork trucks and such related relocation practices.
  • Page 18 Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent. Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the pallet. (R002) 8  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 19 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: If IBM supplied the power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product. Do not open or service any power supply assembly.

  • Page 20: Special Caution And Safety Notices

    General safety When you service the IBM Storage FlashSystem 5300, follow general safety guidelines. CAUTION: The weight of the enclosure exceeds 18kgs, lift the enclosure after referring label Use the following general rules to ensure safety to yourself and others.

  • Page 21: Before You Begin

    Important: Good judgment must also be used to identify potential safety hazards due to the attachment of non-IBM features or options that are not covered by this inspection guide. If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard might be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.
  • Page 22 To conduct the internal device check, use the following steps. Procedure 1. Check for any non-IBM changes that were made to the device. 2. Check the condition of the inside of the device for any metal or other contaminants, or any indications of water, other fluid, fire, or smoke damage.

  • Page 23: Sound Pressure

    Attention: Depending on local conditions, the sound pressure can exceed 85 dB(A) during service operations. In such cases, wear appropriate hearing protection. Environmental notices This information contains all the required environmental notices for IBM Systems products in English and other languages. The IBM Systems Environmental Notices information includes statements on limitations, product information, product recycling and disposal, battery information, flat panel display, refrigeration and water-cooling systems, external power supplies, and safety data sheets.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3. System Overview

    IBM Storage FlashSystem C200 is cost-effective and power efficient all-flash storage for backup and data repository use cases. Part of the FlashSystem family, the FlashSystem C200 is powered by IBM FlashCore Modules and NVMe technology. Built on IBM Storage Virtualize software, FlashSystem C200 is simple, smart, and secure storage for the modern enterprise.

  • Page 26: Adapter Types

    Host I/O. Power Supplies and Battery Backup IBM Storage FlashSystem C200 has two redundant Power Supplies. The power supplies require a high- line (200 V - 240 V) AC power source. Each node canister contains a Battery that allows a canister to save its cache and metadata in an unscheduled power-down event.

  • Page 27: System Components

    Figure 3. Rear view of the control enclosure Note: The system design of IBM Storage FlashSystem C200 means that the top node canister is inserted upside down above the bottom canister. This means that all ports and slots in the top canister are numbered right-to-left as seen from the back of the system, compared to the bottom canister, where numerical ordering is left-to-right.

  • Page 28: Node Canister Ports

    In the system software, adapter card slots are numbered from 1 to 3 (left to right for the lower canister). Each node canister supports the following combinations of network adapters: 18  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 29: System Memory

    Note: The upper canister is inserted upside down, however the numbering follows the same pattern as the lower canister. System Memory IBM Storage FlashSystem C200 supports a fixed memory configuration of 256 GB per system, comprising four 32 GB DIMMs per node. For more details on the adapters, see the following pages:...

  • Page 30: Dual-Port 25 Gbps Ethernet (Roce) Host Interface Adapter

    Each port has an SFP+ receptacle, and a number of physical connection types supported: Connection type Supply method Part number (examples for customer-supplied parts) Optical Shortwave SFP28 Module IBM Orderable Feature 78P5153 - 25 Gb Optical Shortwave SFP+ Module IBM Orderable Feature 78P1661 – 10 Gb 20  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 31: Dual-Port 25 Gbps Ethernet (Iwarp) Host Interface Adapter

    Connection type Supply method Part number (examples for customer-supplied parts) Copper 10BASE-T RJ45 Module - IBM Orderable Feature 45W2412 10 Gb 25 Gbps DAC passive copper Customer supplied Mellanox MCP2M00-A003 cable QSFP28 to SFP28 passive Twinax Customer supplied Cisco QSFP-4SFP25G-...

  • Page 32: Quad-Port 32 Gbps Fibre Channel Adapter

    The quad-port 32 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter provides four Fibre Channel port connections capable of running at 32 Gbps. The ports can also auto-negotiate to 16 Gbps or 8 Gbps for compatibility with slower networks. 22  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 33: Batteries

    Figure 8. Quad-port 32 Gbps Fibre Channel adapter 32 Gbps Fibre Channel ports can be used for: • Host connections by using standard Fibre Chanel (SCSI) or FC-NVMe • Replication links • Communications between control enclosures. Connections can be made via a Fibre Channel switch, or as a direct connection to a host or other FlashSystem controller.

  • Page 34: Battery Management

    Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and provides the power to the components in the enclosure. For redundancy, the IBM Storage FlashSystem control enclosure has two 2000 W PSUs that provide power to the system. If either PSU fails, the system can still run without any interruptions. The PSUs must be connected to a 240 VAC (high-line) AC supplies.

  • Page 35: Drives

    FlashCore Module 4 drives support computational storage assists for real-time ransomware threat detection. The FlashCore Modules used in IBM Storage FlashSystem C200 have a raw capacity of 44 TB, and an effective capacity (after compression) of 115 TB. Chapter 3. System overview  25...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Planning For Hardware

    Chapter 4. Planning for hardware This information is intended to help prepare the physical site for the installation of a FlashSystem C200 . About this task Certain physical site specifications must be met before the system can be set up. This activity includes verifying that adequate space is available, and that requirements for power and environmental conditions are met.
  • Page 38 If there is less airflow, additional mechanisms are required to cool the enclosure. An appropriate IBM rack configuration would be the 7014-T42 IBM Rack Model T42, with standard rear door and feature code 6069 Front Door For 2.0 Meter Rack (High Perforation).

  • Page 39: Power Consumption Examples Per Enclosure

    Drive ready Fully Enclosure Height Width Depth (without configured drives) (with drives) FlashSystem C200 control 88 mm (3.46 483 mm 850 mm (33.5 34.8 kg (76.5 40.1 kg (88.4 enclosures with 24 drive slots in.) (19.0 in.) in.) Chapter 4. Planning for hardware  29...
  • Page 40 MTM (5202-C25); 25 degrees C Maximum configuration : Single 2U enclosure in a rack; MTM (5202-C25); 27 degrees C Maximum configuration : Single 2U enclosure in a rack; MTM (5202-C25); Maximum fan speeds 30  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 41 IBM recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.

  • Page 42: Planning Management Connections

    Outbound Optional IPv6 DHCP (Node service address) Outbound Optional Network time server (NTP) Outbound Optional SSH for command line interface (CLI) access Inbound Mandatory Remote support assistance Outbound Optional HTTPS for GUI access Inbound Mandatory 32  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 43 Table 14. Summary of TCP/IP ports and services (continued) Service Traffic direction Protocol Port Service type Uploading support packages to IBM Outbound Optional Remote support assistance for HTTPS GUI Outbound Optional access Remote user authentication service - HTTP Outbound 16310...

  • Page 44: Planning For I/O Connections

    Table 16 on page 34 shows an example of Fibre Channel connections between the enclosures. Table 16. Cabling to direct-connect two control enclosures Control enclosure Control enclosure FC Cable Node Canister FC Port Node Canister FC Port 34  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 45: Cable Reference

    2 Port 25 25 Gbps LC-SFP28 Optical fibre • OM3 (up to 70 m) Gbps RoCE Ethernet Transceiver • OM4 (up to 100 m) Adapter port (IBM Card or 2 feature) Port 25 Gbps iWARP Adapter Card Chapter 4. Planning for hardware  35...

  • Page 46: Planning Worksheets

    Planning worksheets can help identify important information that is needed when the system is installed and configured. Complete the relevant sections to help with installation planning. The planning worksheet is available for download in the following languages: • English 36  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 47 • Brazilian Portuguese • French • Italian • German • Spanish • Simplified Chinese • Japanese • Korean Chapter 4. Planning for hardware  37...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Installing

    The installation activity follows the plan that is used in the planning section. Attention: IBM Enterprise Class Services (ECS) is available for you to purchase from IBM Technology Support Services (TSS). Consult your IBM Sales Representative or your IBM reseller to discuss including ECS as part of IBM's warranty service with the IBM Storage product.

  • Page 50: About This Task

    15. Lift the enclosure from the shipping carton or push it on to a lift. 16. Record the serial number that is listed on the left end cap of the control enclosure. Item Serial Number Control Enclosure 40  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing Support Rails For The Control Enclosure

    Installing support rails for the control enclosure You must install the support rails before you install the enclosure in a rack. Procedure To install the support rails for the control enclosure, complete the following steps. 1. Locate the control enclosure rails, as shown in Figure 12 on page 41. The rail assembly consists of two rails that must be installed in the rack cabinet.

  • Page 52: Installing A Control Enclosure

    About this task The installation procedure applies to control enclosures. • Lifting a control enclosure requires at least three people. • Each control enclosure must be installed only on the control enclosure rails provided with the enclosure. 42  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 53 CAUTION: • To lift a control enclosure requires at least three people. • Install a control enclosure only onto the control enclosure rails supplied with the enclosure. • Load the rack from the bottom up to ensure rack stability. Empty the rack from the top down. Procedure To install a control enclosure, complete the following steps.

  • Page 54: Connecting The Components

    Figure 18. Ethernet ports on canister 2 (lower canister) 2. Optionally, connect Ethernet port 2 of each node canister in the system to a second IP network that will provide redundant connection to the system management interfaces. 44  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 55: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables To The Control Enclosure

    This port can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network. If there is more than one control enclosure in the system, ensure that port 2 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node fails. Connecting Fibre Channel cables to the control enclosure If your system has one or more Fibre Channel adapters installed, use Fibre Channel cables to connect the two node canisters in the enclosure to the switches in the Fibre Channel SAN.

  • Page 56: Initializing The System With The Technician Port

    4. Disconnect the personal computer from all networks. Connect an Ethernet cable between the port of the personal computer that is configured in step “2” on page 46 and the technician port in the left canister (1) that is shown in Figure 21 on page 46. 46  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 57: Completing The Initial System Setup (Customer Task)

    5. After the Ethernet port of the personal computer is connected, open a supported browser and browse to address https://install. (If you do not have DCHP, open a supported browser and go to the following static IP address 192.168.0.1.) The browser is automatically directed to the initialization tool. 6.
  • Page 58 8.7.1 onwards. These services are replaced by policy-based high availability and policy-based replication. c) If you already use IBM Storage Insights, log in to Storage Insights, select Add Storage System and register the new system by using the IP address.

  • Page 59: Installing Optional Features

    The optional features that an enclosure supports are shown in the sales manual within the IBM Documentation. To find the relevant IBM Sales Manual, search “in all of IBM Sales manuals” for the machine type or the product name of the enclosure.
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  • Page 61: Chapter 6. Hardware Servicing

    Assistant GUI, by connecting to the technician port, or by using the other service interfaces. Look up the error code in the IBM Documentation to find out what the error data means and what to do about it. About this task Complete the following steps if the Storage Virtualize software is not running on a node canister.

  • Page 62: Removing And Replacing Control Enclosure Parts

    Parts can be removed and replaced in the control enclosures to perform service procedures or during the initial installation process. Important: Read the safety precautions in the IBM Systems Safety Notices. These guidelines help you safely work with the system.

  • Page 63: Procedure: Understanding System Volume Dependencies

    Depending on the system model, the rear of the enclosure might have different features. But, in general, looking at the rear of a rack: • Control enclosures contain node canisters that have slots for networking adapters, Ethernet ports, SAS ports, and USB ports. LED indicators are also visible. A canister can also be located by the enclosure that contains it and its slot location.

  • Page 64: Procedure: Powering Off The System

    “Procedure: Understanding system volume dependencies” on page 53. 2. Go to the service assistant for the node with the canister to shut down. 3. On the home page, select the node canister to shut down. 54  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 65: Removing And Replacing The Enclosure End Caps

    4. If you are working on a maintenance procedure, complete the following steps to ensure that the correct node canister is identified. a) Go to the Node Details panel in the service assistant. b) Select the Node tab. Then, make a note of the last 6 digits that appear in the Part Identity field. c) Select the Hardware tab.

  • Page 66: Removing And Replacing The Control Enclosure Support Rails

    • can remove several internal components to decrease the weight of the control enclosure. Be sure to note the serial numbers and slots (for drives) for each component and follow the procedures that are listed in Table 20 on page 57. 56  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 67 Table 20. Summary of internal components that can be removed and replaced Component Procedure Node canister 1 “Removing and reseating a node canister” on page 73 Node canister 2 Power supply unit 1 “Removing and replacing a power supply unit” on page 61 Power supply unit 2 Power supply unit 3...
  • Page 68 10. At the front of the rack, hold on to the rail and open the front hinge bracket. 11. Compress the rail to shorten it, then, remove it from inside the rack, as Figure 26 on page 59 shows. 58  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 69 Figure 26. Compressing the rail for removal from rack 12. Repeat steps “9” on page 57 to “11” on page 58 on the right support rail. 13. Install the new support rails at the rack position that is recorded at step “8” on page 57. Follow the procedure, as described in “Installing support rails for the control enclosure ”...

  • Page 70: Removing And Replacing A Drive

    Each drive slot of an operational control enclosure must contain a drive or a blank filler. For more information about the supported drives, see “Control enclosure replaceable units” on page 102. Procedure 1. Read the safety precautions in the IBM Systems Safety Notices. These guidelines help you safely work with the system. Removing the drive 2.

  • Page 71: Removing And Replacing A Power Supply Unit

    5. Press the blue touchpoint to unlock the latching handle on the new drive. 6. Slide the new drive into the node canister, as shown in this figure. Press on the drive label near the bottom of the drive to ensure that the drive is fully inserted into the slot. 7.

  • Page 72: Removing And Replacing An Sfp Transceiver

    Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. (C030) When you replace this part, you must follow recommended procedures for handling electrostatic discharge (ESD)-sensitive devices 62  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 73: Sfp Transceiver Example

    Procedure 1. Carefully determine the failing physical port connection. In the Event Log, its location is identified by the following information: • Enclosure (MTM and serial number) • Canister (serial number) • Adapter (slot number) - if applicable • Port (port number). Important: •...

  • Page 74: Removing And Replacing A Network Adapter

    Use the Event Log to identify the location of the adapter that requires replacement. Location information includes the enclosure MTM and S/N, node canister (slot number/serial number), and the adapter slot number. 64  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 75 2. Label each network cable connection or record all cables that are connected to the node canister. This information is used to reconnect the cables to the node canister. The orientation, slot numbers, and port numbers of node canister 1 (top canister) differ from node canister 2 (bottom canister) Removing the host interface adapter 3.
  • Page 76 10. Align the replacement adapter with the PCIe socket of the riser and press the adapter into place. Ensure that the adapter is fully seated in the riser, as shown in Figure 29 on page 67. 66  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 77: Removing And Replacing The Cover Of A Node Canister

    Figure 29. Alignment of the network adapter 11. Ensure the bracket of the PCIe riser is aligned correctly, as shown in Table 23 on page 67. Table 23. Aligning the brackethost interface adapter Correct Alignment Incorrect alignment 12. Insert any SFP devices that were removed in step “6” on page 65 into the adapter. See Table 22 on page 66 to ensure that you are using the correct SFP device.

  • Page 78: Removing And Replacing The Node Canister Battery

    To remove and replace a faulty battery with a new one received from stock, use this procedure. About this task No tools are required to complete this task. Do not remove or loosen any screws. 68  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 79 CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosions, do not burn. Exchange only with the approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. (C007a) Procedure 1. Refer to the Event Log to identify the enclosure and node canister where battery replacement is required.

  • Page 80: Removing The Node Battery

    Note: When you insert the new battery, be careful not to damage the connector cable for fan 5. As Figure 36 on page 71 shows, the fan 5 connector passes through the partition of the battery compartment. 70  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 81: Removing And Replacing A Cmos Battery

    Figure 36. Replacing the node battery 12. Rotate the node battery latch down so that it holds the battery in place. 13. Install the node canister cover, as described in “Removing and replacing the cover of a node canister” on page 67. 14.
  • Page 82 9. Reconnect all cables. 10. Use the management GUI to check that the time and date settings of the system are correct. a) If a CMOS battery error is present in the Event Log, run the fix procedure. 72  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 83: Removing And Reseating A Node Canister

    Removing and reseating a node canister To access or replace some components during service procedures, a canister might need to be temporarily removed from, and reinserted into, the enclosure. Before you begin Note: This topic provides instructions for temporarily removing and replacing a canister and should be used only when instructed to do so by other service procedures.
  • Page 84 • “Removing and replacing the node canister battery” on page 68 • “Removing and replacing a boot drive” on page 83 Note: Transfer each boot drive one at a time. Ensure that you install the drive into the same slot in the replacement node canister. 74  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 85: Removing And Replacing A Memory Module

    Replacing the new node canister 9. Replace the cover on the new node canister, as described in, as described in “Removing and replacing the cover of a node canister” on page 67. 10. Install the new node canister into the control enclosure, as described in “Removing and reseating a node canister”...

  • Page 86: Memory Configurations For A Flashsystem C200 Control Enclosure

    To ensure proper cooling and a steady flow of air from the fan modules in each node canister, "blank" DIMMs must be inserted in any slot that does not contain a memory module. Table 24. Memory configurations for a FlashSystem C200 control enclosure Memory configuration options (per enclosure)
  • Page 87 Table 24. Memory configurations for a FlashSystem C200 control enclosure (continued) Memory configuration options (per enclosure) DIMM slot 256 GB Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank 32 GB Blank CPU 2 Blank 32 GB Blank Blank Blank Blank If a node error 510 is logged (error code 1022 in the system log), the sense data includes the following information, which you can also use to determine which DIMMs need to be replaced.
  • Page 88 DIMM simultaneously. The retaining clips snap into the locked position when the DIMM is firmly seated in the connector. 15. Repeat steps “11” on page 78 through “14” on page 78 until all the new or replacement DIMMs are installed. 78  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 89: Removing And Replacing A Fan Module

    16. Install the cover, as described in “Removing and replacing the cover of a node canister” on page 67. 17. Reinsert the node canister, as described in “Removing and reseating a node canister” on page 73. If the canister does not begin to power up, check that the canister is fully inserted into the enclosure. 18.

  • Page 90: Aligning The Cable Connector

    Check the orientation of the connector and plug the cable end into the numbered fan connector on the system board. b) If you are installing fan module 5, carefully pass the cable through the gap in the metal divider of the battery compartment to reach the connector on the main board. 80  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 91: Removing And Replacing The Trusted Platform Module

    Figure 45. Aligning the cable connector for fan 5 8. Install the canister cover, as described in “Removing and replacing the cover of a node canister” on page 67. 9. Reinsert the node canister, as described in “Removing and reseating a node canister” on page 73. 10.
  • Page 92 6. Locate the TPM, which is between the boot drive and CMOS battery, as shown in Figure 46 on page Figure 46. Locating the TPM 7. Insert your finger tip between the latches and hold the TPM between your thumb and finger, as shown in Figure 47 on page 83. 82  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 93: Removing And Replacing A Boot Drive

    About this task IBM Storage FlashSystem node canisters have dual boot drives. Figure 49 on page 84 and Figure 51 on page 85 show examples of a dual boot system. You can run with one boot drive only, and you get a non-fatal error for the second failed one.

  • Page 94: Removing The Boot Drive

    Figure 49. Removing the boot drive As Figure 50 on page 85 shows, when released, the boot drive from slot 2 pops up approximately 30 degrees. You can then carefully slide it out of connector. 84  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 95: Replacing The Boot Drive

    Figure 50. Released boot drive Replacing the boot drive 8. Hold the new boot drive from slot 2 at a 25 degree angle, as shown in Figure 51 on page 85. Then, gently slide the drive into the connector until it stops. Figure 51.

  • Page 96: Removing And Replacing A Midplane Assembly

    Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: If IBM supplied the power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product. Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
  • Page 97 • The control enclosure midplane assembly must be replaced only by a trained service provider. Complete this procedure only if instructed to do so by a service action or the IBM Support center. • If you have a single control enclosure, this procedure requires that you shut down your system to replace the control enclosure midplane assembly.

  • Page 98: Summary Of Node Canister 1 Pcie Slots And Port Connections

    Port 1 Table 28 on page 88 summarizes the Ethernet ports and possible connections for node canister 2. Table 28. Summary of node canister 2 Ethernet ports Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 88  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 99: Location Of The Screws On The Front Of The Enclosure

    6. Carefully remove each drive or drive blank and label it with the drive slot from which it was removed, as described in “Removing and replacing a drive” on page 60. 7. Remove the two power supplies from the control enclosure. For details, see “Removing and replacing a power supply unit”...

  • Page 100: Midplane Assembly Removed From The Control Enclosure

    “16” on page 89 and “17” on page 89. 23. Secure the five screws that were removed in step “15” on page 89 to the top of the enclosure chassis. 90  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 101 24. Turn over the bottom of the enclosure to face upward; then, insert the nine screws on the bottom of the enclosure that were removed in step “13” on page 89. 25. Reinstall the control enclosure in the rack cabinet, securing it with the screws that were removed at step “10”...

  • Page 102: System Indicators Summary

    When multiple enclosures are in a rack, the serial number is used to identify the enclosure that is being referenced. Figure 56. Left enclosure end cap Table 29 on page 93 summarizes the possible meanings of each indicator. 92  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 103: Drive Indicators

    Table 29. Summary of LED Indicators Indicator Name Color Symbol Meaning Control enclosure Green • Off - The enclosure isn’t operational receiving AC power or it’s running on battery. • Slow flash - The main CPU isn’t running or all canisters are in X86 standby mode.

  • Page 104: Power Supply Indicators

    A fault exists on the drive. Power supply indicators Controller power supplies have a single bi-color LED indicator to convey information about the state of the supply. Table 31 on page 95 describes the meaning of each indicator. 94  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 105: Node Canister Indicators

    Table 31. Summary of LED indicators for the PSUs Indicator Color Meaning Power supply status Green • Off - There is no AC input to the PSU, or the PSU is in a fault state that does not allow AC input. •...

  • Page 106: Node Canister Status Led Indicators

    It is not completing I/O operations. It is safe to remove the node. Fast flashing The canister is dumping hardened data. The canister is active, able to complete I/O operations, or starting. The node is part of a cluster. 96  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
  • Page 107 Table 32. Node canister status LED indicators (continued) Name Color State Meaning Node canister fault Amber The canister can function as an active member of the system. If the node canister has a problem, it is not severe enough to stop the node canister from completing I/O operations.

  • Page 108: Management Port Leds And Technician Port Leds

    Table 34. Onboard Ethernet port LEDs Name Symbol Color State Meaning Link speed None Green No link connection or the link is connected at less than 1 Gbps. There is a link connection to a remote device. 98  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...

  • Page 109: Network Adapter Port Indicators

    Table 34. Onboard Ethernet port LEDs (continued) Name Symbol Color State Meaning Activity None Green No activity. FLASHING Activity on link. Network adapter port indicators A control enclosure can support several types of optional host interface adapters. Each host interface adapter has its own Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicators to help with status and fault diagnosis, as documented in the following sections: Fibre Channel port indicators...
  • Page 110 The data transfer speed of a port depends on the type of transceiver module that is fitted. For example 25 Gbps SFP+, 10 GbE SFP, or 10 GbE RJ45 module. On FlashSystem C200, you can install 25 Gbps host interface adapters in adapter slot 1 or 2 of each node canister.
  • Page 111 Figure 61. Rear view of the FlashSystem C200 control enclosure that shows adapter cages Chapter 6. Hardware Servicing  101...

  • Page 112: Replaceable Units

    Control enclosure replaceable units All replaceable parts are customer-replaceable units (CRUs), except for one field-replaceable unit marked as (FRU) below, which is replaced by an IBM trained service technician. Table 38 on page 103 summarizes the replaceable units for the system.
  • Page 113 Table 38. Control enclosure replaceable units Part Number Description 00RY543 CR 2032 coin cell 00Y2512 SFF Enclosure IBM branded bezel, right 01LJ207 32 Gb DDR4 DIMM 01NN193 25 Gbps SFP 28 (iWARP) 01YM283 25 Gbps dual-port Ethernet (RoCE) adapter 01KV680...
  • Page 114 Table 38. Control enclosure replaceable units (continued) Part Number Description 45D4774 5 m OM3 fiber cable (LC) 03JK915 Quad-port 32 Gbps FC adapter 78P5240 32 Gbps FC SW SFP Transceiver 104  IBM FlashSystem C200: Hardware Guide...
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