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Summarization of Contents
Step 1: Preparing to Install Controller-Drive Tray
Key Terms for Preparation
Definitions of storage array, controller-drive tray, controller, and drive tray.
Gathering Installation Items
Lists essential hardware, cables, tools, and other items for installation.
Cables and SFPs Details
Information on fiber-optic cables, copper cables, SFP transceivers, and SAS connections.
Hardware Overview in Controller-Drive Tray
Overview of hardware components and their functions, including front view LEDs.
Step 2: Installing and Configuring Switches
Switches and Routers Information
Notes on switch/router firmware updates and supported models for the storage array.
Procedure for Switch Installation and Configuration
Steps for installing and configuring switches, including firmware updates and compatibility checks.
Step 3: Installing Host Bus Adapters (HBAs)
Key Terms for Host Bus Adapters
Definitions of Host Bus Adapter (HBA), HBA host port, and Network Interface Card (NIC).
HBA and Ethernet NIC Information
Details on supported HBAs, HCAs, NICs, and their connection requirements.
Procedure for HBA Installation
Steps for installing HBAs, checking SMagent, and recording HBA information.
Step 4: Installing the Controller-Drive Tray
General Controller-Drive Tray Installation
Notes on power supplies, cabinet power capacity, and installation warnings.
Procedure: Install E2712/E2724 Controller-Drive Tray
Steps for installing mounting rails and the tray into an industry-standard cabinet.
Procedure: Install Drives in E2712/E2724 Tray
Instructions for installing drives into the controller-drive tray, noting order importance.
Procedure: Install E2760 Controller-Drive Tray
Steps for installing the E2760 tray, including cabinet requirements and mounting rails.
Procedure: Install Drives in E2760 Tray
Instructions for installing drives in the 60-drive tray, including slotting and drive distribution.
Procedure: Remove Drives from 60-Drive Tray
Steps for safely removing drives from a 60-drive tray for moving or shipping.
Step 5: Connecting Controller-Drive Tray to Hosts
Key Terms for Host Connections
Definitions of Topology, Direct topology, and Switch or fabric topology.
Storage Array Configuration Specifications
Specifications for controllers, host connectors, HBA logins, cache, drive slots, and hosts.
Host Channel Information
Details on native SAS host ports and supported Host Interface Cards (HICs).
Procedure: Connect Host Cables
Steps for connecting host interface cables between controllers and hosts using direct or fabric topologies.
Step 6: Installing Drive Trays
General Drive Tray Installation Notes
Notes on cabinet power, hot adds, site prep, and weight distribution for drive trays.
Procedure: Install DE1600/DE5600 Drive Trays
Steps for installing DE1600 and DE5600 drive trays, including mounting rails and cabinet clearance.
Procedure: Install Drives in DE1600/DE5600 Trays
Instructions for installing drives into DE1600 and DE5600 drive trays, noting installation order.
Procedure: Install DE6600 Drive Tray
Steps for installing the DE6600 drive tray, including cabinet requirements and mounting rails.
Procedure: Install Drives in DE6600 Tray
Instructions for installing drives in the DE6600 drive tray, including slotting and drive distribution.
Step 7: Connecting Controller-Drive Tray to Drive Trays
Key Terms for Drive Tray Connections
Definition of Drive channel.
E2700 Controller-Drive Tray Connection Specs
Information on connecting drive trays, limits on trays/slots, and expansion ports.
Drive Tray Capacity and Connectors
Drive tray capacities and SAS connector information for DE1600, DE5600, and DE6600 trays.
Drive Tray Cabling Configurations
Representative configurations for redundant data paths between controllers and drive trays.
Step 8: Connecting Ethernet Cables
Key Terms for Ethernet Connections
Definitions of In-band management and Out-of-band management.
Ethernet Cable Connection Details
Information on Ethernet management connections, security risks, and port usage.
Procedure: Connect Ethernet Cables
Steps for connecting Ethernet cables for out-of-band management to controller ports.
Step 9: Connecting Power Cords
AC Power Cord Information
Notes on AC power sources, redundancy, and specific cord usage.
DC Power Cord Information
Information on DC power connections, safety requirements, and circuit breakers.
Procedure: Connect AC Power Cords
Steps for connecting AC power cords to controller-drive trays and drive trays.
Procedure: Connect DC Power Cords
Steps for connecting DC power cords, including safety precautions and power switch checks.
Step 10: Powering On and Checking for Problems
Procedure: Power On and Problem Check
Steps to power on drive trays and controllers, checking LEDs for status and errors.
Controller Component LEDs
Details on LEDs for controller-drive trays, canisters, HBAs, and network interfaces.
Drive Component LEDs
Information on LEDs for drives, drive trays, drawers, and ESMs.
Diagnostic Codes and Behavior
General LED behavior, display codes, component failures, and lock-down codes.
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