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Dell FC4500 Hardware Reference Manual

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EMC Enterprise Storage
EMC Fibre Channel
Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE)
Rackmount FC4500
HARDWARE REFERENCE
P/N 014002901-04
EMC Corporation
171 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103
Corporate Headquarters: (508) 435-1000, (800) 424-EMC2
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  • Page 1 EMC Enterprise Storage EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Rackmount FC4500 HARDWARE REFERENCE P/N 014002901-04 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 Copyright © EMC Corporation 2000, 2001. All rights reserved. Printed February 2001 No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of EMC Corporation. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Testing was done with shielded cables.
  • Page 4 EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..........................xi Chapter 1 About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Introduction ..................1-2 DPE Components................1-4 Enclosure..................1-4 Midplane ..................1-8 Storage Processors (SPs) ............1-9 Link Control Cards (LCCs)............1-11 Disk Modules ................1-12 Disk Drives ................1-12 Drive Carrier ................1-13 Power Supplies ................1-13 Standby Power Supply (SPS) ..........1-14 Drive Fan Pack .................1-14 SP Fan Pack................1-15 Redundancy in Configurations.............1-17...
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 3 Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Monitoring DPE Status ..............3-1 Handling CRUs .................3-4 Power Issues and CRUs............3-4 Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage ......3-6 Precautions When Removing, Installing, or Storing CRUs ..3-7 Precautions When Handling Optical Cables ........3-8 Replacing or Adding a Disk Module ..........3-9 Replacing the SP Fan Pack ............3-14 Replacing an Optical GBIC............3-17 Installing an Optical GBIC Connector........3-19...
  • Page 7 Figures DAE ........................ 1-2 DPE Front View .................... 1-5 DPE Front View with SP Fan Cover and Door Removed ...... 1-6 DPE Back View ..................... 1-7 DPE Back View with Drive Fan Pack Removed ........1-7 Front Door ..................... 1-9 SP Back Panel ....................
  • Page 8 Figures Closing and Locking the Front Door ............3-13 Removing the SP Fan Pack Cover ............3-14 Removing the SP Fan Pack ................ 3-15 Installing the Replacement SP Fan Pack ..........3-16 3-10 Installing the SP Fan Pack Cover .............. 3-17 3-11 Removing an Optical Cable from an SP ..........
  • Page 9 Tables Status Lights Color Codes, Front of DPE ..........3-2 Status Lights Color Codes, Back of DPE ..........3-3 EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...
  • Page 10 Tables EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This manual describes how to install the EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Rackmount Model FC4500, and how to replace and add customer-replaceable units (CRUs). If you will install and service the rackmount DPE, you should read this manual. After reading it, you will be able to install a rackmount DPE, replace any CRUs that may fail, and upgrade a rackmount DPE by adding disk modules and redundant CRUs.
  • Page 12 Preface Conventions Used in EMC uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, warnings, This Manual and danger notices. A note presents information that is important, but not hazard-related. CAUTION A caution contains information essential to avoid damage to the system or equipment. The caution may apply to hardware or software.
  • Page 13 About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Topics in this chapter include: • Introduction ..................1-2 • DPE Components................1-4 • Link Control Cards (LCCs)............. 1-11 • Redundancy in Configurations............1-17 About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure...

  • Page 14: About The Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure

    Using its interface, with simple FC-AL serial cabling, the FC4500 DPE can support up to 11 DAEs A DAE is a basic enclosure without a storage processor (SP). The FC4500 and 11 DAEs support up to 120 disk modules in a single disk-array file storage system.
  • Page 15 You can place the DAEs in the same cabinet as the DPE, or in one or more separate cabinets. The DPE connects to the external Fibre Channel environment using GBIC connectors on the storage processor. High-availability features are standard. The EMC Access Logix™ option provides Storage Group functionality for the FC4500 DPE. Introduction...

  • Page 16: Dpe Components

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure DPE Components The DPE components include: • A sheet-metal enclosure with a midplane, front door, and SP fan pack cover • One or two SPs • One or two link control cards (LCCs) • Up to ten disk modules •...

  • Page 17: Dpe Front View

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure identical components, the component in slot A is called component-name A. If there is a second component, it is in slot B and is called component-nameB, as follows. Component Name in Slot A Name in Slot B SP A SP B LCC A...

  • Page 18: Dpe Front View With Sp Fan Cover And Door Removed

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Front panel with door removed for clarity SP fan pack SP fan pack cover Figure 1-3 DPE Front View with SP Fan Cover and Door Removed EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...

  • Page 19: Dpe Back View

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure LCC A with expansion connector (marked EXP) Drive fan pack SP retaining screw (2 per SP) LCC B with expansion SP ejector (2 per SP) connector (marked EXP) SP A SP B Figure 1-4 DPE Back View ac line cord connectors...

  • Page 20: Midplane

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure SP A works with LCC A to run SP A’s disk modules; SP B works with LCC B to run SP B’s disk modules. Front Panel Disk module status lights DPE status lights (two per module) Enclosure address light Check Power...

  • Page 21: Storage Processors (Sps)

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure The front door must be closed for the DPE to be EMI compliant. Opening Locking latch the door to access the disk modules is with key a service procedure. Front Door Figure 1-6 The front door has a locking latch and an EMI shield. The latch is a push button with a removable locking key that you can use in any DPE or DAE.

  • Page 22: Sp Back Panel

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Connectors for DIMMS Captive retaining screw (2 per SP) Release lever (2 per SP) Speed light Network/RJ45 Console connection Check Light reserved for (amber) Port A (with optical GBIC) future use FC-AL ID switches Link/activity light Active light (required only for Fibre...

  • Page 23: Link Control Cards (Lccs)

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure visible from the back of the DPE. For a definition of these light colors, see the “Monitoring DPE Status” section in Chapter 3. If a DPE has one SP, you can install a second one while the DPE is running.When both SPs are installed, you can replace either SP while the DPE is running.

  • Page 24: Disk Modules

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Each LCC has two status lights visible from the back of the DPE. For definitions of these light colors, see the “Monitoring DPE Status” section in Chapter 3. A latch on the LCC locks it into place to ensure proper connection to the midplane.

  • Page 25: Drive Carrier

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure within the same DPE, subject to the restrictions imposed by the Core Software running in the DPE’s SPs. Drive Carrier The disk-drive carrier is a plastic assembly that slides into the enclosure slot guides and midplane connectors. It has a handle with a latch and electrostatic discharge (ESD) clips, which connect to the drive’s head-disk assembly.

  • Page 26: Standby Power Supply (Sps)

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Each power supply has status lights. These status lights are partially visible through the drive fan pack, and fully visible with the drive fan pack removed. The status lights are described in the “Monitoring DPE Status”...

  • Page 27: Sp Fan Pack

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Check light (amber) Latches Latches Drive Fan Pack Figure 1-12 The drive fan pack has one status light. The status light is described in the “Monitoring DPE Status” section of Chapter 3. Latches on the drive fan pack hold the pack in place. You can remove the drive fan pack while the DPE is powered up.
  • Page 28 About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Check light (amber) Latches SP Fan Pack Figure 1-13 Latches on the SP fan pack hold the pack in place. The SP fan pack has one status light visible when the SP fan pack cover is removed.

  • Page 29: Redundancy In Configurations

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Redundancy in Configurations Mirrored storage-system write caching requires: • Two SPs with equal memory of at least 128 Mbytes • Two power supplies • Two LCCs in the DPE and each DAE • Disks in slots 0:0 through 0:8 •...

  • Page 30: What Next

    About the Rackmount Disk-Array Processor Enclosure What Next? Continue to the next chapter, which explains how to install a DPE. EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference 1-18...

  • Page 31: Installing A Rackmount Dpe

    Installing a Rackmount This chapter describes the DPE installation requirements and procedures. Topics in this chapter include: • Requirements..................2-1 • Installing a DPE in a Cabinet............2-3 • DPE Powerup and Initialization ............2-16 • DPE Powerdown................2-16 • Binding Disk Modules into Groups ..........2-18 Requirements This section explains site, cabling, and addressing requirements.

  • Page 32: Cabling Requirements

    Installing a Rackmount DPE remaining supply and cord support the full load. You must use a rackmount cabinet with ac power distribution, and have main branch ac distribution that can handle these values for the number of DPEs and DAEs that you will interconnect. Cooling The ambient temperature specification is measured at the front door inlet.

  • Page 33: Installing A Dpe In A Cabinet

    Installing a Rackmount DPE Loop Environments In an FC-AL environment, the DPE is addressed using the FC-AL address ID and the enclosure address (EA). Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Address ID (FC-AL Address ID) Each node (such as an SP) on the Fibre Channel front-end loop must have a unique Fibre Channel arbitrated loop address ID (FC-AL address ID).

  • Page 34: Installing Dpes On The Mounting Rails In The Cabinet

    Installing a Rackmount DPE You install each DPE on two L-shaped mounting rails connected to the cabinet’s vertical channels. • Installing the cabinet itself is explained in another manual. For some standard cabinets, the information is in a cabinet installation manual shipped with the cabinet. •...

  • Page 35: Opening The Front Door

    Installing a Rackmount DPE 4. Open the DPE front door as shown below. If the door is locked: Latch Insert the key in the door’s latch. Turn the key 180 o clockwise. Remove the key from the latch, if desired. (If you do not remove the key, it may fall to the floor after you open the door.) To unlock, turn 180 o clockwise.

  • Page 36: Securing The Dpe To The Cabinet Front Channel

    Installing a Rackmount DPE 5. Secure the DPE to the vertical channels of the cabinet as shown next. Fasten the front of the enclosure to the front channels in the cabinet using two screws (one per side). NOTE: Only one hole in the enclosure bracket aligns with a hole on the channel.

  • Page 37: Securing The Dpe To The Cabinet Back Channel

    Installing a Rackmount DPE Fasten the bracket at the back of each rail to the bottom left and right of the DPE using two screws (one per side). Securing the DPE to the Cabinet Back Channel Figure 2-3 7. Close the DPE front door, as shown in Figure 2-4. The door must be closed for EMI compliance.

  • Page 38: Closing And Locking The Front Door

    Installing a Rackmount DPE Raise the door until it latches into place. Latch If desired, lock the door as follows: Insert the key in the door’s latch. Turn the key 180 o counterclockwise. Remove the key, if desired. To lock, turn 180 o counterclockwise.
  • Page 39 Installing a Rackmount DPE 8. Perform this step only if you are installing the DPE into an FC-AL environment. Otherwise, continue to the next step. To communicate in an FC-AL environment, each SP requires a unique FC-AL address ID (the front-end address). The FC-AL protocol translates the address ID into an 8-bit arbitrated loop physical address (ALPA).

  • Page 40: Sp Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Address Id Switches (Back Of Sp)

    Installing a Rackmount DPE FC-AL address ID (decimal) Left switch setting Right switch setting SP Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop Address ID Switches (Back of SP) Figure 2-5 EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference 2-10...

  • Page 41: Removing The Drive Fan Pack

    Installing a Rackmount DPE 9. For access to the ac power inlets, you must remove the drive fan pack. Remove the drive fan pack as shown below. Grasp the latches on the drive fan pack. Squeeze the latches together and pull the pack from the enclosure.

  • Page 42: Plugging The Ac Line Cord Into The Power Supply And Turning On The Power Switch

    Installing a Rackmount DPE ac inlet Bottom power supply Top power supply ac power cord (right-angle plug Channel Channel ac power cord (right-angle plug) ac inlet Power switch and Power switch and circuit breaker circuit breaker Plugging the AC Line Cord into the Power Supply and Turning on the Figure 2-7 Power Switch EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...

  • Page 43: Installing The Drive Fan Module

    Installing a Rackmount DPE 11. Reinstall the drive fan pack on the back of the DPE. You can install the drive fan pack in either horizontal position. However, for a consistent image with DAEs, we recommend you install it with the check light in the upper right corner, as shown below.

  • Page 44: Attaching Optical Cables To A Dpe

    Installing a Rackmount DPE • Avoid tight bends. If you need to make a 90º bend, do it over 6 to 12 inches. • Do not use optical cables to support weight. That includes long cable runs without support. • Do not pull long runs of cable. It is best to lay the cable in place or pull only a few feet at a time.

  • Page 45: Cabling A Dpe To A Dae

    Installing a Rackmount DPE 13. To expand this DPE, cable its LCC EXP connector to the next corresponding DAE’s PRI (primary) connector, as shown below. Do not connect a cable between IMPORTANT: an LCC in slot A and an LCC in slot B. Plug one end of a copper cable Primary into the expansion (EXP)

  • Page 46: Dpe Powerup And Initialization

    Installing a Rackmount DPE DPE Powerup and Initialization The only power switches on a DPE are those on the power supply, which are normally covered by the drive fan pack. As a result, a DPE is always active. When ac power is initially applied to a DPE, the disk drives power up and spin up in a specified sequence.
  • Page 47 Installing a Rackmount DPE Power switches ac distribution strips SP B SP A SPS power switches 4. If the DPE has SPS protection, use the power switch on each SPS to turn off power. When you turn off power to a storage system with an SPS, the On Battery light may come on for a maximum of 90 seconds during which time the DPE will continue to run.

  • Page 48: Binding Disk Modules Into Groups

    Installing a Rackmount DPE Binding Disk Modules into Groups After cabling a DPE and any DAEs, you can bind disk modules into groups and set up storage-system caching. To bind disk modules and set up caching, you will use a utility described in the server setup or installation manual.

  • Page 49: Monitoring Dpe Status

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE This chapter describes how to monitor DPE status, handle CRUs, and replace or add a CRU. Topics in this chapter include: • Monitoring DPE Status ..............3-1 • Handling CRUs ..................3-4 • Power Issues and CRUs ..............3-4 •...

  • Page 50: Status Lights Visible From The Front Of The Dpe

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE The Check status light for the SP fan pack is not visible with the fan pack cover in place. If the DPE system Check light is on with no other Check light on, remove the fan pack cover, as shown on page 3-14, to examine the SP fan pack Check status light.
  • Page 51 Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Table 3-1 Status Lights Color Codes, Front of DPE (continued) Light Quantity Color Meaning Disk Active 1 per disk module Green Off when the module slot is empty or contains a filler slot module. Flashing (mostly off) when the drive is powered up but not spinning;...

  • Page 52: Handling Crus

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE (continued Table 3-2 Status Lights Color Codes, Back of DPE Light Quantity Color Meaning Power Supply Check 1 per supply Amber On when the power supply is faulty or is not receiving ac line voltage. Cooling Check 1 per supply Amber...
  • Page 53 Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Since you can replace or add any CRU without sliding the DPE out of the cabinet, you do not have to use cabinet anti-tip devices when you upgrade or service a DPE. If you need to power down a DPE, either: •...

  • Page 54: Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Damage

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage When you replace or install CRUs, you can inadvertently damage the sensitive electronic circuits in the equipment by simply touching them. Electrostatic charge that has accumulated on your body discharges through the circuits. If the air in the work area is very dry, running a humidifier in the work area will help decrease the risk of ESD damage.

  • Page 55: Precautions When Removing, Installing, Or Storing Crus

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE • Before touching any CRU, touch a bare (unpainted) metal surface of the enclosure. • Before removing any CRU from its antistatic bag, place one hand firmly on a bare metal surface of the enclosure, and at the same time, pick up the CRU while it is still sealed in the antistatic bag.

  • Page 56: Precautions When Handling Optical Cables

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Precautions When Handling Optical Cables When working with optical cables, observe the following precautions: • Keep the covers on all optical cables and optical GBICs until you are ready to insert the cables. The covers protect the cables and connectors, and prevent foreign particles, such as dust, from entering and affecting the connection.

  • Page 57: Replacing Or Adding A Disk Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Replacing or Adding a Disk Module CAUTION When replacing or adding a disk module, observe the following: • Remove or install disk modules only while the storage system is powered up. • Do not move a disk module that is part of an existing LUN to another slot in the storage system.

  • Page 58: Unlocking And Opening The Front Door

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE You must open the DPE’s front door to access the disk modules. The door must be closed for EMI compliance when the DPE is powered up. Open it only to replace or add a disk module. Removing a Disk or 1.

  • Page 59: Removing A Disk Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 2. Locate the slot where you want to install the new or replacement disk module. 3. Remove the disk or disk filler module from the slot as shown below. Latch Grasp the filler module handle so your thumb is on the latch.

  • Page 60: Installing A Disk Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Continue to the next section to install the new or replacement disk module. Installing a Disk 1. Gently insert the module as follows: Module Latch Grasp the disk module’s handle. Align the module with the guides in the slot.

  • Page 61: Closing And Locking The Front Door

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 3. Close and lock the front door as shown below. Raise the door until it latches into place. Latch If desired, lock the door as follows: Insert the key in the door’s latch. Turn the key 180 o counterclockwise. Remove the key, if desired.

  • Page 62: Replacing The Sp Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Replacing the SP Fan Pack CAUTION Handle a fan pack gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a faulty fan pack until you have a replacement available. You can remove the fan pack while the DPE is powered up. If the pack is removed for more than about two minutes, the SPs and disk modules power down.

  • Page 63: Removing The Sp Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Grasp the handles and gently pull Slide the latches on the fan pack the pack from the enclosure. inward as shown, and hold them in. Figure 3-8 Removing the SP Fan Pack Installing the SP Fan 1.

  • Page 64: Installing The Replacement Sp Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Figure 3-9 Installing the Replacement SP Fan Pack 2. At the front of the deskside DPE, grasp the SP fan pack cover at its sides and push it onto its ballstud mounts with the louvers slanted downward as shown next.

  • Page 65: Replacing An Optical Gbic

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Ballstud Installing the SP Fan Pack Cover Figure 3-10 Replacing an Optical GBIC CAUTION Use an ESD wristband. Removing an Optical Before removing any cables, make note of which cables are connected to GBIC Connector which SP ports.

  • Page 66: Removing An Optical Cable From An Sp

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE A. Unplug the fibre optic cable from Port A and/or Port B on the SP. B. Install protective covers on each optical GBIC connector and on each fibre optic cable. Cover Optical GBIC connector Cover Fibre optic cable Removing an Optical Cable from an SP Figure 3-11...

  • Page 67: Installing An Optical Gbic Connector

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 2. Remove the optical GBIC connector(s) from the SP as shown below. Optical GBIC connector While pressing inward on the retaining clips, pull the optical GBIC connector out of the SP. You may need to wiggle the connector to unseat it.

  • Page 68: Installing An Optical Gbic Connector On An Sp

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE A. Position the optical GBIC connector with the alignment slot toward the bottom. B. Push the optical GBIC connector into SP Port A and/or Port B until it is firmly seated and the retaining clips are engaged. Optical GBIC connector Alignment slot...

  • Page 69: Removing An Sp Or An Sp Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 2. Install the appropriate optical cable(s) on the SP’s optical GBIC connector(s) as previously noted and as shown below. A. Remove the protective covers on each optical GBIC connector and on each fibre optic cable. B.
  • Page 70 Servicing and Upgrading a DPE board. Before you install a new or replacement SP, you must install a memory module (a new one or one you removed from a returned SP and saved). When returning a faulty SP, you must remove the memory modules and optical GBICs before you return the faulty SP.

  • Page 71: Removing An Sp Or Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Ejector (one each side) Retaining screw (one each side) A. Loosen the retaining screws. B. Simultaneously open the ejectors as far as they will C. Gently pull the SP or filler module from the enclosure, supporting it at its sides.

  • Page 72: Installing Or Replacing An Sp Memory Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Installing or Replacing an SP Memory Module SPs, GBICs, and memory modules are separate CRUs. New or replacement SPs are shipped without memory modules or GBICs. When a memory module and/or GBICs are ordered with the SP, they will arrive with the SP;...

  • Page 73: Removing The Memory Module From The Sp

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE A. Use your thumbs Locking tabs to push out on the locking tabs, and use your fingers to lift the DIMM upward until it releases from the tabs. B. Lift the module out Alignment Locking tabs notch of the connector, and place it in its...

  • Page 74: Installing An Sp Or Sp Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE A. Lift the module out Locking tabs of its antistatic packaging and place the module into the connector. B. Ensure that the alignment notch is correctly oriented. C. Use your fingers Alignment to push out on the Locking tabs notch locking tabs, and...

  • Page 75: Installing An Sp Or Sp Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Installing an SP or SP Filler Module CAUTION Handle an SP gently and use an ESD wristband. 1. Perform this step only if you are installing the DPE into an FC-AL environment. Otherwise, continue to the next step. If the DPE is operating in a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop environment, each SP requires a unique FC-AL address ID on the loop to communicate with a server/host.

  • Page 76: Setting The Sp Address Id

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE FC-AL address ID Left switch Right switch (decimal) setting setting Setting the SP Address ID Figure 3-18 EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference 3-28...

  • Page 77: Installing An Sp Or Sp Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 2. At the back of the deskside DPE, gently insert the SP or filler module as shown below. A. Open the ejectors as far as possible; then gently push the module into the enclosure guides, supporting it at both sides.

  • Page 78: Replacing Or Adding An Lcc Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE If you just installed an SP filler module, you are done. Remove and store the ESD wristband. If you just installed a replacement or add-on SP, continue to the next step. 3. Install or reinstall the GBIC connector(s) and the cables on the SP (see pages 3-17 and 3-19).

  • Page 79: Removing An Lcc Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Latch up Pull up the latch on the filler module. Grasp the filler module and pull it out of the enclosure. Removing an LCC Filler Module Figure 3-20 Proceed to the LCC installation procedure (page 3-32) and install the new add-on LCC.

  • Page 80: Installing An Lcc

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 3. Remove the LCC from its slot, as shown below. Latch up Pull up the latch on the LCC. Grasp the LCC and gently pull it out of its slot. After removing an LCC, wait 6 seconds before inserting it or another LCC.

  • Page 81: Installing An Lcc Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Latch up Pull up the latch on the LCC. Align the LCC with the guide on the slot. Gently slide the LCC into the slot. Push down the latch until the LCC is fully seated in the slot.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Drive Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Plug the copper cable into the LCC connector. Tighten the two screws on the cable's connector. Copper cable Reconnecting a Copper Cable to an Expansion LCC Figure 3-23 3. You have replaced the LCC. Remove and store the ESD wristband.

  • Page 83: Removing The Drive Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Removing the Drive Fan Pack Grasp the latches on the drive fan pack Squeeze the latches together and gently pull the pack from the enclosure. Removing the Drive Fan Pack Figure 3-24 As soon as the pack is disconnected from each power supply, the drive fan pack Check light turns off, if it was not already off;...

  • Page 84: Replacing Or Adding A Power-Supply Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Check light Grasp the latches on the drive fan pack. Squeeze the latches together and gently push the pack into the enclosure until it clicks into place. Installing the Drive Fan Pack Figure 3-25 As soon as the pack is in place, the fans start spinning; the DPE Check light turns off if no other CRUs are faulty;...

  • Page 85: Removing A Power-Supply Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE If one power supply is off and the other is on, do not turn one on and immediately turn off the other. Instead, turn one on and wait five seconds before turning the other off. If you are adding a new power supply, remove the power-supply filler module as shown next.

  • Page 86: Removing The Top Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Top filler module Latch (one per side) Pull the filler module Push the latches on both sides of the from the slot. filler module towards the center. Removing the Top Filler Module Figure 3-27 3. Install a power supply in the empty slot as explained on page 3-41.

  • Page 87: Turning Off A Supply's Power And Unplugging The Ac Line Cord

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Top power supply Bottom power supply ac inlet Channel ac inlet ac power cord Power switch (right-angle plug) Power switch For each power supply to be removed: a. Set the power supply’s switch to off (0). b.

  • Page 88: Removing The Top Power-Supply Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 3. Remove the power-supply module, as shown in Figures 3-29 and 3-30. Latch With your thumb, push the latch up Grasp the handle with one hand, and and then right as far as possible. gently pull the module from the enclosure, You may need to brace your hand supporting it with your other hand.

  • Page 89: Installing A Power-Supply Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Latch Grasp the handle with one hand, and With your thumb, push the latch down, gently pull the module from the enclosure, and then left, as far as possible. supporting it with your other hand. You may need to brace your hand against the module's handle.

  • Page 90: Installing The Bottom Power Supply

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Slot Latch Make sure the module’s latch is With your thumb, push the as far left in its slot as possible. latch right until it snaps up. Align the supply with the enclosure slot You may need to brace your and gently push it into the slot until the hand against the module’s handle.

  • Page 91: Installing The Top Power Supply

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE Slot Latch Make sure the module’s latch is as With your thumb, push the latch left until it far right in its slot as possible. snaps down. Align the module with the slot and You may need to brace your hand gently push it into the slot until the against the supply’s handle.

  • Page 92: Plugging In The Ac Line Cord And Turning On Power

    Servicing and Upgrading a DPE 4. Plug the ac line cord into the new supply, and turn on its power as shown below. 5. Reinstall the drive fan pack as shown on page 3-35. Top power supply Bottom power supply ac inlet Channel ac inlet...

  • Page 93: Appendix A Technical Specifications And Operating Limits

    Invisible Body Tag Technical Specifications and Operating Limits This appendix describes the DPE technical specifications, operating limits, and shipping and storage requirements. Technical Specifications Technical specifications include power requirements, size, drive, interface, and standards information. AC Power The input current, power (VA), and dissipation per DPE are based on Requirements the maximum capability of the power supplies and cooling system to provide internal regulated power.

  • Page 94: Size And Weight

    Technical Specifications and Operating Limits Requirement Description ac line voltage 100 to 240 Vac +10%, single phase, 47 to 63 Hz ac line current 8.0 A max estimate at 100 V (fully configured) Power consumption 800 VA max estimate (fully configured) Power dissipation 792 W max estimate (fully configured) Power factor...

  • Page 95: Drive Type

    Technical Specifications and Operating Limits Drive Type 3.5-inch drives, Fibre Channel interface, 2.54 cm (1.0-inches) or 4.06 cm (1.6-inches) tall. SP Optical Cabling The SP optical cable interface to the external Fibre Channel environment is as follows: Type 50 m or 62.5 m, multi-mode, dual SC Length 50 m: 2 m (6.6 ft) minimum to 500 m (1,650 ft) maximum 62.5 m: 2 m (6.6 ft) min to 300 m (985 ft) maximum...

  • Page 96: Safety Standards

    Technical Specifications and Operating Limits Safety Standards Standard Description CSA 22.2 No. 950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment UL 1950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment CE Mark European EMC Directive & Low Voltage Directive Requirements.

  • Page 97: Operating Limits

    Technical Specifications and Operating Limits Operating Limits The ambient temperature specification is measured at the front door inlet. The site must have air conditioning of the correct size and placement to maintain the specified ambient temperature range. The air conditioning must be able to handle the BTU requirements of the DPEs.

  • Page 98: Shipping And Storage Requirements

    Technical Specifications and Operating Limits Shipping and Storage Requirements Requirement Description Ambient temperature -40 C to 65 C (-40 F to 149 F) Temperature gradient 25 C/hr (77 F/hr) Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Elevation 7625 m (25,000 ft.) EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...

  • Page 99: Glossary

    Glossary The terms defined here are important to installing and maintaining a storage system. ALPA (arbitrated loop An 8-bit address that uniquely identifies an SP (or other device) physical address) on an FC-AL loop. bind In the context of a disk-array storage system, the procedure by which you hardware-format one or more disk modules into one LUN (logical unit) —...

  • Page 100: Disk Module

    Glossary DPE (Disk-Array A storage device that includes an enclosure, up to 10 disk Processor modules, one or two SPs, one or two Fibre Channel LCCs, and Enclosure) one or two power supplies. A DPE can support up to 11 DAEs (each with up to 10 disk modules) in addition to its own 10 disk modules, for a total of 120 disk modules.
  • Page 101 Glossary Fibre Channel host The name for the printed-circuit board within the computer bus adapter (FC chassis that allows the server to access the Fibre Channel loop adapter) and thus the SP(s). field-replaceable See FRU (field-replaceable unit). unit A hardware assembly that can be replaced on site, instead of at (field-replaceable the point of manufacture.
  • Page 102 Glossary node Any device with a Fibre Channel interface (such as an HBA in a server or a storage system’s SP) that connects to a Fibre Channel loop. PDU (power A device for the distribution of ac line power from one inlet to distribution unit) multiple outlets.
  • Page 103 Glossary SP (storage A printed-circuit board with processor memory modules and processor) control logic that manages the storage-system I/O between the server FC adapter and the disk modules. SP memory A memory module (DIMM) that provides the local storage for an module SPS (standby power A unit that provides temporary backup power in case of a power...
  • Page 104 Glossary EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...
  • Page 105 Index specifications, for LCC A-3 DPE to DAE 2-15 ac line cord optical attaching to power supply 2-12, 3-44 attaching to DPE 2-14 removing from power supply 3-39 bend radius A-3 ac power, current draw A-1 replacing 3-17 Active light, DPE components 3-2, 3-3 technical specifications A-3 adding optical, handling 3-8...
  • Page 106 Index adding 3-30 ac power requirements A-1 description 1-11 addressing requirements 2-2 installing 3-32 cabling requirements 2-2 replacing 3-30 components 1-3, 1-4 memory modules configurations 1-17 installing 3-24 defined g-2 removing 3-24 depth A-2 power issues 3-4 description 1-4 power supply disk module, See disk module 1-12 adding 3-36 drive fan pack...
  • Page 107 Index replacing 3-34 related standards A-5 status light 3-4 fillers 1-4 drives, disk 1-12 disk, removing 3-10 power supply removing 3-37 SP, installing 3-26 EA (enclosure address) SP, removing 3-21 about 2-2, 2-3 front door, description 1-9 defined g-2 front end, defined 1-10 lights 1-8, 3-2 front panel EMI (electromagnetic interference)
  • Page 108 Index lights 1-12 status lights 1-14, 3-3 reattaching copper cables to 3-34 turning off 3-39 removing copper cables from 3-31 turning on 3-44 replacing 3-30 powering down DPE 3-5, 3-39 length restrictions powering up DPE 3-44 copper cabling A-3 power-supply filler lights removing 3-37 DPE status 3-3...
  • Page 109 Index installing 3-27 SP, description 1-9 lights 1-10 technical specifications A-1 memory module switches, FC-AL address ID 2-9 location of 1-10 memory modules g-5 installing 3-24 technical specifications, DPE A-1 removing 3-24 turning off power supply 3-5, 3-39 optical cabling, specs A-3 turning on power supply 3-5, 3-44 setting the address ID 3-28 status lights 3-3...

  • Page 110: Index

    Index EMC Fibre Channel Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Hardware Reference...

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