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EMC DAE Setup Manual

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EMC
2-Gigabit Disk Enclosure (DAE2)
SETUP GUIDE
P/N 014003104
REV A01
EMC Corporation
171 South Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103
Corporate Headquarters : (508) 435-1000, (800) 424-EMC2
Fax : (508) 435-5374
Service : (800) SVC-4EMC

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  • Page 1 2-Gigabit Disk Enclosure (DAE2) SETUP GUIDE P/N 014003104 REV A01 EMC Corporation 171 South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103 Corporate Headquarters : (508) 435-1000, (800) 424-EMC2 Fax : (508) 435-5374 Service : (800) SVC-4EMC...
  • Page 2 Notice Copyright © 2002 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed July, 2002 EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. However, the information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” EMC CORPORATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide outlines the steps you must follow and the information you will need to get one or more 2-Gigabit Disk Array Enclosures (DAE2s) up and running. It assumes you are configuring the 3U enclosure as a disk array for a storage processing device (such as an EMC SPE with storage processors).
  • Page 4 Parts Checklist for Basic Configuration Before you start, be sure you have the necessary materials available. Most required parts were provided with your system, but some are shipped with particular components (and configurations) and others are shipped separately. One or more DAE2 disk enclosures EMC-approved disk drives For a list of supported RAID disks, refer to the EMC Storage Systems CX-Series Disk and Software Matrix (P/N 014003111), available on the...
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before You Start IMPORTANT Be sure you have completed all of the following site and configuration preparations before you attempt to set up your DAE2s. 1. Confirm that electrical wiring to accommodate your cabinet’s power cables is in place at your facility. The standard 40U EMC cabinet includes two 240-volt ac power cables.
  • Page 6 Step 1 Set DAE2 Enclosure Address(es) Enclosure Address Switch EMC2310 Set the enclosure address on each DAE2 in a given loop to a unique number. We strongly suggest that you number enclosures consecutively. Refer also to the illustrations on page 5 and page 6. Step 2 Set Up Fibre Channel Loops Connect multiple DAE2s in loops.
  • Page 7 Step 2 Set Up Fibre Channel Loops (continued) The example configuration below shows two redundant DAE2 loops connected to a Storage Processor Enclosure (SPE). LCC B LCC A EA1/Loop 1 Loop 0 Loop 0 EA1/Loop 0 Loop 1 Loop 1 EA0/Loop 1 Loop 0 Loop 0...
  • Page 8 Step 2 Set Up Fibre Channel Loops (continued) The illustration below shows an example storage-system configuration with two redundant DAE2 loops segregated above and below the SPE. LCC B LCC A EA4/Loop 0 EA3/Loop 0 EA2/Loop 0 Loop 0 Loop 0 EA1/Loop 0 EA0/Loop 0 SP B...
  • Page 9 Step 3 Connect the DAE2 to a Storage Processing Device Connector To other FC device EMC2312 1. If you are connecting the first DAE2 in a loop to a storage processing device a. Plug one end of a copper cable into the primary (PRI) High Speed Serial Data Connector (HSSDC) connector on each Link Control Card (LCC) in the DAE2.
  • Page 10 Step 4 Connect DAE2 Power Cords Circuit Breaker DAE2 DAE2 Power DAE2 Switch DAE2 Power DAE2 Supply B Power Supply A SPS B SPS A Power Switch Power Switch SPS B SPS A EMC2314 1. Connect one end of an ac power cable to the power connector on each DAE2 power supply.
  • Page 11 Step 5 Start DAE2s 1. Turn on the power for each DAE2 power supply. 2. If the cabinet power is not already on, be sure the other devices in the system are correctly installed and ready for powerup, then a. Plug the two 240-volt ac power cables into the power outlets in your facility.
  • Page 12: Your Next Step

    Your Next Step Once your DAE2 is up and running, you can integrate the DAE2 into your existing storage system, or initialize a new system. Refer to the EMC ControlCenter Navisphere Manager Version 6.X Administrator’s Guide or the appropriate checklist in the EMC Installation Roadmap. EMC CLARiiON®...
  • Page 13: If You Need Help

    If You Need Help For questions about technical support and service, contact your service provider. If you have an EMC service contract, contact EMC Customer Service at USA (800) 782-4362, Canada (800) 543-4782, or worldwide (508) 497-7901. For questions about upgrades, contact your local sales office.

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