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Summarization of Contents
Document information
Intended purpose and audience
Details the manual's purpose and the target audience responsible for appliance installation and maintenance.
Safety and environmental notices
Safety notices
Provides essential safety precautions and guidance for working with the IBM Cloud Object Storage System.
Environmental notices
Contains information on environmental considerations for IBM Systems products, including recycling and disposal.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
Details compliance requirements and potential interference issues related to electromagnetic compatibility.
Declared noise emissions
Presents measured noise emission levels for the product according to ISO 9296 standards.
Appliance safety precautions
Physical
Covers physical safety measures for rack installation, environment, and handling of equipment.
Electrical
Outlines critical electrical safety precautions to protect personnel and the appliance.
Electronic components
Addresses electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention and handling of electronic components.
System overview
Small disk enclosure
Provides a description of the physical characteristics and components of the small disk enclosure.
Enclosure configuration
Details the rack space requirements and drive bay configuration of the IBM COS Small Disk Enclosure.
Enclosure specifications
Lists the technical specifications and variants of the IBM COS small disk enclosure.
Enclosure core product
Describes the fundamental design concept and included components of the enclosure system.
Operator's (Ops) panel
Explains the function and indicators of the operator's panel on the front of the enclosure.
Power cooling module (PCM)
Details the Power Cooling Module (PCM), its specifications, and role in system cooling and power.
I/O module
Describes the 12Gb/s SAS I/O module and its function within the enclosure.
12Gb/s SAS I/O Module LEDs
Explains the status indicators (LEDs) for the 12Gb/s SAS I/O module.
Drive carrier modules
Details the drive carrier modules that hold and protect the 3.5-inch SAS drives.
Drive status indicators
Describes the green and amber LEDs on the drive carrier modules indicating disk drive status.
Anti-tamper locks
Explains the function and operation of the anti-tamper locks on the drive carrier handles.
Installation
Installation planning
Guides users on preparing for the installation, including system configuration requirements.
Prepare for installing the small disk enclosure
Provides essential preparation steps and handling procedures before installing the enclosure.
How to prepare the site and host server
Covers site requirements and host server preparation for the storage system installation.
How to unpack the small disk enclosure
Details the procedure for safely unpacking the small disk enclosure from its packaging.
How to plan and configure your installation
Advises on familiarizing with system configuration requirements before starting installation.
Requirements for installation of the racks
Specifies the necessary dimensions and environmental criteria for installing the enclosure in a rack.
Rack mount rail kit
Describes the rack mounting rails designed for secure and space-efficient installation.
Installing the enclosure
Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing the disk enclosure into a rack.
Power cord connection
Explains how to connect the power cords to the Power Distribution Units (PDUs) for system power.
Grounding checks
Details important grounding checks to ensure electrical safety and proper system operation.
System configurations
Outlines the basic system configuration involving the disk enclosure and controller node.
SAS cable connections
Describes how to connect the SAS cables between the enclosure and the controller node.
Operation
Powering on
Provides the procedure for safely powering on the IBM COS small disk enclosure system.
Operator's (Ops) panel
Explains the function and indicators of the operator's panel on the front of the enclosure.
Disk drive LEDs
Details the status indicators (LEDs) on the drive carrier modules for disk drive operation.
Power off
Provides the procedure for safely powering off the IBM COS small disk enclosure system.
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Initial start-up problems
Addresses common issues encountered during the initial start-up of the disk enclosure system.
LEDS
Explains the general use of LED colors for indicating status throughout the enclosure.
580W PCM LEDS
Details the status LEDs for the 580W Power Cooling Module (PCM).
Ops panel LEDs
Describes the aggregated status of modules as indicated by the Ops panel LEDs.
Disk drive carrier module LEDs
Details the status indicators (LEDs) on the drive carrier modules for disk drive operation.
I/O Module LEDs
Explains the status indicators (LEDs) for the I/O module.
Temperature sensors
Describes the role of temperature sensors in monitoring the system's thermal health.
Alarm conditions
Lists common alarm conditions and their severity for the small disk enclosure system.
Power Cooling Module (PCM) faults
Details common symptoms, causes, and actions for Power Cooling Module (PCM) faults.
Thermal monitoring and control
Explains how the system monitors and controls temperature to ensure optimal operation.
Thermal alarm
Describes conditions that trigger a thermal alarm and the necessary troubleshooting steps.
Dealing with hardware faults
Provides guidance on handling hardware faults and replacing modules.
Continuous operation during replacement
Explains the system's ability to maintain operation during module replacement.
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for IBM COS Small Disk Enclosure
Provides a link to the guide for Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the enclosure.
Module removal and installation
Replacing a PCM
Provides instructions for removing and replacing a Power Cooling Module (PCM).
Installing a PCM
Details the procedure for installing a Power Cooling Module (PCM) into the enclosure.
Replacing a drive carrier module
Guides on the process of replacing a drive carrier module in the enclosure.
Removing a 3.5-inch Drive Carrier Module
Details the steps for safely removing a 3.5-inch drive carrier module.
Installing a 3.5-inch Drive Carrier Module
Details the steps for safely installing a 3.5-inch drive carrier module.
Activating the Anti-tamper Locks
Explains how to activate the anti-tamper locks on the drive carrier handles.
Replacing an I/O module
Provides instructions for replacing an I/O module in the enclosure.
Removing an I/O module
Details the steps for safely removing an I/O module.
Installing an I/O module
Details the steps for safely installing an I/O module.
Spare parts and ancillary items
Lists the available replaceable parts and ancillary items for the enclosure system.
Technical specifications
Enclosure dimensions
Provides detailed dimensional specifications for the disk enclosure.
Enclosure weights
Lists the weights of various components and the fully populated enclosure.
Environmental requirements
Specifies the ambient temperature and humidity requirements for system operation.
Power Cooling Module specifications
Details the technical specifications of the Power Cooling Module (PCM).
Notices
Homologation statement
Contains statements regarding product certification and connection to telecommunication networks.
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