About this guide This guide provides information about the HP StorageWorks 70 Modular Smart Array Enclosure. Intended audience This guide is intended for use by system administrators and technicians who are experienced with the following: • SAN management • Network administration •...
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1 Identifying the components Front panel components 15486 Item Description Hard drive bays Front unit ID (UID) module Front panel LEDs 15460 Item Description Status Green = System activity Heartbeat LED Off = No system activity Fault LED Amber = Fault condition Off = No fault condition UID button/LED Blue = Identified...
Rear panel components 15461 Item Description Power supply 1 Fan module 1 7-segment display board SAS in connector SAS out connector I/O module Future use Fan module 2 Power supply 2 Identifying the components...
Rear panel LEDs and buttons 15462 Item Description Status Green = System activity I/O module LED Amber = Fault Off = No system activity UID button/LED Blue = Identified Blue flashing = Active remote management Off = No active remote management Green = System activity Heartbeat LED Amber = Fault...
Hard drive bay numbers 15463 Hard drive LEDs 15464 Item Description Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Online/activity LED (green) Hard drive LED combinations NOTE: Predictive failure alerts can occur only when the enclosure is connected to a Smart Array controller. Identifying the components...
Table 2 LED Failure/Fault Alerts Interpretation Online/activity LED (green) Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) On, off, or flashing Alternating amber and blue The drive has failed, or a predictive failure alert has been received for this drive; it also has been selected by a management application.
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one additional MSA70 can be attached to each of the MSA70s, a total of four MSA70s can be connected to the host controller. See Cascading (1+1) configuration. • The box ID number assigned to the MSA70 based on how it is connected to the host controller. If there are multiple MSA70s attached to the controller, the box ID number identifies the order in which they are attached.
2 Powering up and powering down the enclosure IMPORTANT: Important Safety Information Before installing this product, read the document provided. Powering up Observe the following guidelines before powering up the enclosure: • Install all components of the enclosure. • Install hard drives in the enclosure so the connected host controller can identify and configure them at powerup.
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Powering up and powering down the enclosure...
3 Setting up the enclosure Environmental requirements When installing the enclosure in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in this section. Space and airflow requirements To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack: •...
Rack planning resources The rack resource kit ships with all HP-branded or Compaq-branded 9000, 10000, and H9 Series racks. For more information on the content of each resource, see the rack resource kit documentation. If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack, see the white paper on high-density deployment at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/products/servers/platforms.
Electrical grounding requirements The enclosure must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code.
Rack mounting hardware kit contents The rack mounting hardware kit provides the required components for quick deployment in Compaq-branded, HP-branded, and most square- and round-hole third-party racks. The adjustable feature of the rack rails enables installation in racks with depths of 69.90 to 76.2 cm (27.52 to 30.00 in). If you are installing the MSA70 enclosure in an M-Series rack, contact an authorized reseller to obtain an M-Series Rack Rail option kit.
15600 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the second rail. Installing the enclosure into the rack To install the enclosure into a rack: Secure the front end of the rails to the rack. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the pins from the ends of the rack rails unless you are converting the rails for use in round-hole racks.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the scissor-type locking latches engage the rack fully when the pins extend through the holes marked with the template. 15488 Slide the chassis into the rack. Use the thumbscrews on the front of the chassis to secure it to the rack. Use the shipping bracket to secure the enclosure for shipping: IMPORTANT: Use of the shipping bracket is required only when the rack is shipped with the MSA70 enclosure...
NOTE: The left connector of the I/O module is for input from the server. The right connector of the I/O module is for output to another enclosure. See the icons on the cables and enclosure to assist in proper connection. Single-enclosure configuration O U T 15465...
Item Description Server SAS cable SAS cable MSA70 enclosure 1 MSA70 enclosure 2 Cabling the enclosure After installing the enclosure in a rack, connect the SAS cables and power cords to the rear panel. SAS cabling guidelines Observe the following guidelines: •...
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Updating firmware After installing hardware and powering up the enclosure for the first time, be sure to verify that the host controller, the enclosure, and hard drives have the latest firmware. You can identify which firmware versions you have for the host controller, the MSA70, and the installed hard drives through HP SIM and ACU.
4 Installing hard drives Hard drive options The enclosure supports up to 25 SAS or SATA hard drives. Always populate hard drive bays starting with the lowest device number (see Hard drive bay numbers). Hard drive guidelines When adding hard drives to the enclosure, observe the following general guidelines: •...
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15468 Slide the hard drive into the bay (1), pressing firmly on the drive to seat it. Close the lever (2), making sure that it is flush with the front of the drive. 15469 IMPORTANT: When the drive is inserted, the drive LEDs flash for 2 seconds to indicate that the drive is seated properly and receiving power.
5 Configuring the enclosure Configuration tools Array Configuration Utility NOTE: ACU does not support mixing SAS and SATA drives in the same logical volume. ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features: • Runs as a local application or remote service •...
Find the most recent version of the component that you require. Components for controller firmware updates are available in offline and online formats. Follow the instructions for installing the component on the server. These instructions are given with the CD and are provided on the same Web page as the component. Follow the additional instructions that describe how to use the component to flash the ROM.
Array Diagnostic Utility ADU is a web—based application that creates a report of all HP storage controllers and hard drives. This report provides vital information to assist in identifying faults or conditions that may require attention. ADU can be accessed from the SmartStart CD or downloaded from the HP website: http://www.hp.com. Remote support and analysis tools Open Services Event Manager OSEM is a standalone tool that performs real-time reactive and proactive service event filtering, analysis,...
6 Troubleshooting When the enclosure does not start If the enclosure does not power up: Verify that the server, monitor, and enclosure are plugged in. Verify that the server and monitor are working. Verify that the power source is working: Ensure that the Power On/Standby button was pressed firmly and held for approximately three seconds.
Is the system power LED green? Answer Possible Reasons Possible Solutions • The Power On/Standby button • Firmly press the Power has not been pressed firmly or On/Standby button and hold for approximately three held long enough. seconds. • The power supply may not be inserted properly, it may have •...
Compromised fault tolerance If more hard drives fail than the fault-tolerance method allows, fault tolerance is compromised, and the logical drive fails. In this case, all requests from the operating system are rejected with unrecoverable errors. You are likely to lose data, although it can sometimes be recovered. One example of a situation in which compromised fault tolerance may occur is when a drive in an array fails while another drive in the array is being rebuilt.
• If the offline drive is a spare, the degraded drive can be replaced. • Do not remove a second drive from an array until the first failed or missing drive has been replaced and the rebuild process is complete. (The rebuild is complete when the Online LED on the front of the drive stops blinking.) Exceptions: •...
If this situation occurs, restart the server. The system may temporarily become operational long enough to allow recovery of unsaved data. In any case, locate the faulty drive, replace it, and restore data from backup. Drive failure in a NetWare environment Use CPQONLIN to identify and monitor drive failure status in a NetWare environment.
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NOTE: NetWare cannot detect a single physical drive failure when using hardware-based fault tolerance. NetWare determines that the data is still valid and accessible during the rebuilding process. However, the driver knows that a physical drive has failed. A message is printed on the console notifying the user that a physical drive is in a degraded state.
A Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, this product has been assigned a unique regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always see this regulatory model number.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards (European Norms) which are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family. The telecommunications functionality of this product may be used in the following EU and EFTA countries:...
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic...
B Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.
C Specifications Environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Maximum rate of change is 10º C/Hr (50º F/Hr) Storage -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Maximum rate of change is 20º C/Hr (68º F/Hr) Relative humidity Operating 10% to 90% relative humidity (Rh)
Acronyms and Abbreviations Array Configuration Utility Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) Array Diagnostics Utility Canadian Standards Association host bus adapter International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Integrated Management Log Modular Smart Array MSA70 HP Storage Works 70 Modular Smart Array Enclosure NECA National Electrical Code...
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