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XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide
Part number: AE002-96040
Eleventh edition: March 2008

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  • Page 1 HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide Part number: AE002-96040 Eleventh edition: March 2008...
  • Page 2 Legal and notice information © Copyright 2005, 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., all rights reserved. Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this guide ................... 9 Intended audience ........................9 Related documentation ........................ 9 Document conventions and symbols ....................9 Conventions for storage capacity values ..................10 Rack stability ..........................11 HP technical support ......................... 11 Customer self repair ........................11 Product warranties ........................
  • Page 4 Floor clearances, DKC and three DKUs ................35 Floor clearances, DKC and four DKUs ................36 Environmental requirements ......................36 Altitude requirements ......................37 Air conditioning requirements ....................37 Temperature specifications ....................37 Humidity specifications ....................... 37 Mechanical vibration specifications ..................38 Shock specifications ......................
  • Page 5 Unpacking the equipment ......................59 Packaging configurations ....................59 Required personnel ......................60 Required tools ........................60 Unpacking process ......................60 Safety precautions ....................... 60 Removing packaging materials ..................61 Glossary .................... 65 Index ....................71 XP12000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide...
  • Page 6 Figures Fully configured disk array ..................19 Disk controller floor cutouts ..................28 Disk unit floor cutout ....................28 Floor clearances, DKC only ..................32 Floor clearances, DKC and one DKU ................. 33 Floor clearances, DKC and two DKUs ................ 34 Floor clearances, DKC and three DKUs ..............
  • Page 7 Tables Document Conventions ....................9 Disk controller dimensions ..................20 Disk unit dimensions ....................20 Rack weights ......................20 Component weights ....................21 Overall floor clearance per floor load rating for a DKC only ......... 32 Overall floor clearance by floor load rating for a DKC and one DKU ......33 Overall floor clearance by floor load rating for a DKC and two DKUs ......

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide provides information about preparing a site to install the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array. Unless otherwise noted, the term disk array in this guide refers to the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array. Intended audience This guide is intended for system administrators and equipment installers with knowledge of: •...

  • Page 10: Conventions For Storage Capacity Values

    Convention Element Italic text Text emphasis • File and directory names • System output Monospace text • Code • Commands, their arguments, and argument values • Code variables text Monospace, italic • Command variables text text Monospace, bold Monospace, bold WARNING! Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.

  • Page 11: Rack Stability

    Use the following values to calculate logical storage capacity (logical devices) for HP XP storage systems: • 1 KB (kilobyte) = 1,024 bytes • 1 MB (megabyte) = 1,024 2 bytes • 1 GB (gigabyte) = 1,024 3 bytes • 1 TB (terabyte) = 1,024 4 bytes •...

  • Page 12: Product Warranties

    http://www.hp.com/go/selfrepair This product has no customer replaceable components. Product warranties For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information website: http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty Subscription service HP strongly recommends that customers register online using the Subscriber's Choice website: http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest driver versions, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other product resources.

  • Page 13: Site Preparation Team And Tasks

    1 Site preparation team and tasks The objective of a site preparation is to prepare your site for the successful and timely installation of the HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array. Proper site preparation is vital for the reliability of the disk array.

  • Page 14: Site Preparation Checklist

    If you have not printed a copy of this guide, you may want to print the “Site preparation checklist” and chapter 2. The aids are easier to use when printed, and printed copies provide a record for your files. Carefully review chapter 2 to understand the site requirements. If you plan to connect external storage to the disk array, be sure to consider the requirements of that storage.

  • Page 15: Temperature Specifications

    Check items Reference Is the computer room free of any equipment servicing hazards (for Preventing equipment servicing example, electrical or data cables that hazards, page 26 obstruct access)? Is the existing floor plan documented? The space planning process, page 29 Has a new floor plan been developed The space planning process, page 29...

  • Page 16: Site Preparation Time Allowances

    Check items Reference Mechanical vibration Does the computer room support other specifications, page 38 environmental considerations (such as vibration and acoustics)? Acoustic specifications, page 39 Are two AC outlets, on different lines, Electrical requirements, page 42 available for the equipment? Line voltage, page 43 Does the input voltage correspond to...
  • Page 17 • Arranging for an electrician • Adding or modifying air conditioning systems • Making building alterations • Placing an order for data communication equipment, including equipment to support the Internet-based remote support option The time between placing an equipment order and actual delivery can vary. Contact your HP representative to determine the best estimated delivery dates.
  • Page 18 Site preparation team and tasks...

  • Page 19: Site Requirements For The Hp Xp12000 Disk Array

    2 Site requirements for the HP XP12000 Disk Array Your site must meet the following requirements before HP can deliver and install the system. This chapter discusses these requirements in detail: • General computer room requirements • Safety requirements • Raised floor requirements •...

  • Page 20: Dimensions

    • One DKC and one DKU (R1) • One DKC and two DKUs (R1 and R2 or R1 and L1) • One DKC and three DKUs (R1, R2, and L1 or R1, L1, and L2) • One DKC and four DKUs (maximum configuration) Dimensions Dimensions for the DKC and DKU are shown in Table 2...

  • Page 21: Component Weights

    Minimum configuration Maximum configuration Cabinet Packaged 1100 1880 For each DKC or DKU shipment from the USA to locations outside the USA, add 59 kg (130 lb) for an international shipping crate. Within the USA, most shipments use a special carrier process in which frames are shipped without pallets, ramps, and cartons.
  • Page 22 Product Description AE017A HP XP12000/10000 16-port EXSA CHIP AE018A HP XP12000/10000 8-Port 1-Gbps NAS SW CHIP 14.3 AE019A HP XP12000/10000 8-Port 1-Gbps iSCSI CHIP AE020A HP XP12000/10000 8-port 2-Gbps FC CHIP 10.1 AE021A HP XP12000/10000 8-port 4-Gbps FC CHIP 10.1 AE022A HP XP12000/10000 16-port 4-Gbps FC CHIP 11.0...

  • Page 23: Calculating The Weight Of Your Disk Array Configuration

    Product Description AE051A HP XP12000 146-GB 10k-rpm Array Group, four disks AE051AS HP XP12000 146-GB 10k-rpm Spare Disk AE052A HP XP12000 146-GB 15k-rpm Array Group, four disks AE052AS HP XP12000 146-GB 15k-rpm Spare Disk AE053A HP XP12000 300-GB 10k-rpm Array Group AE053AS HP XP12000 300-GB 10k-rpm Spare Disk AE058A...

  • Page 24: Weight Calculation Example

    Part Number Description Unit Weight Quantity Total weight Total weight of your configuration Weight calculation example Unit Total Part Number Description Weight weight (lbs) (lbs) AE002A HP XP12000 Disk Control Frame (DKC) 1300 x 1300 AE002A #001 Three-phase 30A/60Hz for HP XP12000 DKC 50 x AE007A HP XP12000/10000 32-port 2-Gbps FC CHIP...

  • Page 25: General Computer Room Requirements

    Unit Total Part Number Description Weight weight (lbs) (lbs) AE051AS HP XP12000 146-GB 10k-rpm Spare Disk Total unpackaged weight of your configuration 3258.3 General computer room requirements The goal of a computer room is to maintain an ideal environment for computer equipment, including this system.

  • Page 26: Safety Requirements

    Safety requirements When making decisions concerning site safety, your first concern should be the safety of your personnel and then the safety of your equipment. Fundamental safeguards for disk arrays should include a site well away from any sources of potential damage.

  • Page 27: Raised Floor Requirements

    WARNING! If metal is used in the construction of the computer room floor, ensure that there is a common ground connection between it and the ground or floor that it is built on to avoid possible build up of different voltage potentials.

  • Page 28: Estimating Required Floor Load Rating

    Figure 2 Disk controller floor cutouts Figure 3 Disk unit floor cutout Estimating required floor load rating To estimate the load rating you need for your floor, consider the total weight of all of these items: Site requirements for the HP XP12000 Disk Array...

  • Page 29: Floor Covering Requirements

    • The disk array (see “Weights” on page 20) • Other equipment • Furniture such as desks, chairs, and storage cabinets • Computer room personnel • Moving equipment, such as forklifts, dollies, and similar items The lower the floor load rating, the more clearance is required around the array to distribute the equipment weight correctly.

  • Page 30: Floor Clearance Requirements

    Develop a new floor plan that includes the locations of: Immovable objects from your existing floorplan Walls The array with required clearance (see “Floor clearance requirements” on page 30) All other equipment, furniture, cabinets, racks, data communication equipment, and systems Floor cutouts (see “Raised floor cutout specifications”...
  • Page 31 Determine how much space you can assign to clearance C. For maintenance purposes, try to make C larger (100 cm) rather than smaller (0 cm). The smaller C is, the larger A and B must In the table after the diagram, find the column that most closely matches the size of C. If your C value is between two table values, use the larger table value.

  • Page 32: Floor Clearances, Dkc Only

    Floor clearances, DKC only Figure 4 Floor clearances, DKC only Table 6 Overall floor clearance per floor load rating for a DKC only Floor load If C=20 cm If C=40 cm If C=60 cm If C=100 cm (39.4 rating If C=0A+B= (7.9 in)A+B= (15.8 in)A+B= (23.6 in)A+B=...

  • Page 33: Floor Clearances, Dkc And One Dku

    Floor clearances, DKC and one DKU Figure 5 Floor clearances, DKC and one DKU Table 7 Overall floor clearance by floor load rating for a DKC and one DKU Floor load If C=20 cm If C=40 cm If C=60 cm If C=100 cm (39.4 rating C=0A+B=...

  • Page 34: Floor Clearances, Dkc And Two Dkus

    Floor clearances, DKC and two DKUs Figure 6 Floor clearances, DKC and two DKUs Table 8 Overall floor clearance by floor load rating for a DKC and two DKUs Floor load If C=20 cm If C=40 cm If C=60 cm If C=100 cm (39.4 rating If C=0A+B=...

  • Page 35: Floor Clearances, Dkc And Three Dkus

    Floor clearances, DKC and three DKUs Figure 7 Floor clearances, DKC and three DKUs Table 9 Overall floor clearance by floor load rating for a DKC and three DKUs Floor load If C=20 cm (7.9 If C=40 cm If C=60 cm If C=100 cm (39.4 rating C=0A+B=...

  • Page 36: Floor Clearances, Dkc And Four Dkus

    Floor clearances, DKC and four DKUs Figure 8 Floor clearances, DKC and four DKUs Table 10 Overall floor clearance by floor load rating for a DKC and four DKUs Floor load If C=20 cm (7.9 If C=40 cm If C=60 cm If C=100 cm If C=0A+B= rating (kg/m2)

  • Page 37: Altitude Requirements

    Altitude requirements The maximum altitude for system operation is 3,000 meters. For nonoperational or storage situations, the maximum altitude is 4,000 meters. The minimum altitude for system operation is –60 meters. Air conditioning requirements Use separate computer room air conditioning duct work. If it is not separate from the rest of the building, it might be difficult to control cooling and air pressure levels.

  • Page 38: Mechanical Vibration Specifications

    You should not see any condensation in or around the disk array under any conditions. There is no procedure for recovery from moisture condensation. Table 12 Humidity specifications Humidity range type Noncondensing relative humidity (RH) Recommended operating humidity range at 22 degrees C (71 50% to 55% degrees F) Operating humidity range at 22 degrees C (71 degrees F)

  • Page 39: Acoustic Specifications

    Condition Specification Horizontal, incline impact: 1.22 m/sVertical, rotational Shipping and storage (in factory packing) edge: 0.1 m Acoustic specifications The acoustic emission specifications for the disk array are: • 8.27 Bels (A) sound power • 65 dB (A) sound pressure, operator position (1 meter from the floor and surface of the rack) You can reduce the ambient noise level caused by equipment and air conditioning blowers in your computer room by: •...
  • Page 40 Heat Power Product No. Description Output(kW) Consumption(kVA) AE003A HP XP12000 SVP High Reliability Sup. Kit 0.08 0.082 AE004A HP XP12000 Power Control I/F Kit for MF 0.002 0.002 AE006A HP XP12000/10000 16-port 2-Gbps FC CHIP 0.287 0.296 AE007A HP XP12000/10000 32-Port 2-Gbps FC CHIP 0.382 0.394 AE010A...

  • Page 41: Controlling Dust And Pollution

    Heat Power Product No. Description Output(kW) Consumption(kVA) AE052A HP XP12000 146-GB 15k-rpm Array Group 0.092 AE053A HP XP12000 300-GB 10k-rpm Array Group–4 disk 0.092 AE058A HP XP12000 300-GB 15k-rpm Array Group–4 disk 0.092 AE050AS HP XP12000 73-GB 15k-rpm Spare Disk 0.022 0.024 AE051AS...

  • Page 42: Data Communication Requirements

    recommends that your site be evaluated for metallic particulate contamination before installation of electronic equipment. Data communication requirements Route data communication cables away from areas of high static electric fields created by power transformers and heavy foot traffic. Use shielded data communication cables that meet approved industrial standards to reduce the effects of external fields.

  • Page 43: Line Voltage

    Line voltage Line voltage (AC) at the wall power outlet is a function of the local power utility and your building power distribution network. Voltages outside of the operating range of the HP system can cause intermittent system errors or a complete system shutdown. If required, an HP representative and your electrician can determine the current line voltage and make recommendations.

  • Page 44: Receptacles

    • An insulated grounding conductor that is identical in size and insulation material and thickness to the ungrounded branch-circuit supply conductors. It should be green, with or without yellow stripes, and is to be installed as a part of the branch circuit that supplies the unit or system. This means the ground conductor must be run in the same conduit, armored cable, or other cable bundle as the phase wires.

  • Page 45: Power Line Transients

    You are responsible for having the correct plugs and receptacles installed by an electrician in compliance with local electrical requirements and practices. See “Electrical specifications” on page 49 for specific plug and receptacle part numbers and ordering information. CAUTION: When installing the receptacles, the electrician must ensure that each receptacle has its own neutral (if required) and ground.

  • Page 46: Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Most disk array units are installed in data centers where a UPS strategy is already in place. However, if you are making your first large disk array purchase, you may need a separate UPS solution. CAUTION: This section discusses a product UPS.

  • Page 47: Delivery Space Requirements

    Delivery space requirements The delivery area must provide enough space and floor strength to support the packaged equipment cartons for the disk array. Refer to the packaged dimensions in “Dimensions” on page 20 and the packaged weights in “Weights” on page 20. CAUTION: Make sure that your doorways and hallways provide enough clearance to move the equipment safely from the delivery area to the computer room.
  • Page 48 Site requirements for the HP XP12000 Disk Array...

  • Page 49: Electrical Specifications

    3 Electrical specifications The detailed electrical specifications in this chapter are provided to help your site electrician perform any necessary electrical work related to site preparation. AC line voltage requirements Power specifications are presented in the following tables. Please note that in all tables 208 VAC is 60 Hz only.

  • Page 50: Amp, 50 Or 60 Hz, Three-Phase Dkc Power Specifications

    Parameter 200 VAC 208 VAC 220 VAC 230 VAC 240 VAC Dropout carry-through time at minimum line voltage (ms) Table 25 30-amp, 50 or 60 Hz, three-phase DKC power specifications Parameter Minimum operating voltage (VAC) Maximum operating voltage (VAC) Rated line current per power cord 12.5 11.9 11.3...

  • Page 51: Receptacle Part Numbers And Ordering Information

    Parameter 200 VAC 208 VAC 220 VAC 230 VAC 240 VAC Recommended circuit breakers (amps) Number of circuit breakers Dropout carry-through time at minimum line voltage (ms) Table 28 30-amp, 50 or 60 Hz, three-phase DKU power specifications Parameter Minimum operating voltage (VAC) Maximum operating voltage (VAC)

  • Page 52: Three-Phase Ac Cabling For The Usa (60 Hz)

    Source Research, Inc. (SRI), 2160 Sunnydale Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33765-2108, USA Telephone: (800) 356-0259. Contact: Erik Peterson, telephone extension 302, company website: http:// www.sourceresearch.com/index.cfm. Three-phase AC cabling for the USA (60 Hz) Each three-phase DKU has two main disconnect devices (two main breakers for dual power lines) so that AC power to the unit can be supplied from separate power distribution panels with two power supply cords.

  • Page 53: Three-Phase Ac Usa Branch Circuit Requirements

    The power cords provided with the disk array are nonshielded, type ST or equivalent with four #8 AWG (minimum) conductors terminated at one end with an assembled plug connector. Three-phase AC USA branch circuit requirements To protect the disk array, your building must be wired correctly. Each supply (“hot”) conductor must be protected by a short-circuit protective device and by an overcurrent protective device.

  • Page 54: Three-Phase Ac European Branch Circuit Requirements

    Figure 11 Connecting European three-phase power cords When connecting to 380 to 415 volt service, use a WYE configuration with neutral and ground conductors, in addition to the three-phase wires, for a total of five wires. WARNING! High leakage current can occur between the power supply and the unit. To avoid electrical shock, make the protective earth connection before the supply connections.

  • Page 55: 50-Amp, Single-Phase Power Cords

    50-amp, single-phase power cords Each 50-amp XP12000 disk array rack has two power supply cords with attachment plug type Russellstoll 9P53U2. Figure 12 Fault-tolerant wiring with 50-amp, single-phase power cords Be sure to install Russellstoll 9C53U2 or 9R53U2W socket receptacles between the power distribution panel of the building and the power plugs for the unit.

  • Page 56: Single-Phase Ac Usa Branch Circuit Requirements

    The power cords provided with the disk array are nonshielded, type ST or equivalent with three #10 AWG (minimum) conductors terminated at one end with an assembled plug connector. Single-phase AC USA branch circuit requirements To protect the disk array, your building must be wired correctly. Each supply (“hot”) conductor must be protected by a short-circuit protective device and by an overcurrent protective device.

  • Page 57: 30-Amp Single Phase Power Cords For Europe

    Figure 14 Connecting European single-phase power cords 30-amp single phase power cords for Europe Each 30-amp HP XP12000 disk array rack has four power supply cords. The power cords included with the unit are type H07RN-F or equivalent with three 6 square mm conductors. CAUTION: Be sure to connect the power cords to the distribution panel as shown in Figure...
  • Page 58 Electrical specifications...

  • Page 59: Delivery And Unpacking

    4 Delivery and unpacking The disk array equipment is shipped directly from HP. If the disk array is part of a system order, HP coordinates shipment from all HP locations so that all of the equipment arrives at your site at approximately the same time.

  • Page 60: Required Personnel

    • Full packaging — consists of a pallet, wooden loading ramp, inner packaging, and outer corrugated carton assembly. • Full packaging with wooden crate — consists of full packaging encased in a wooden crate. Required personnel HP recommends that three physically able personnel be available to assist with offloading the disk array equipment from the pallet.

  • Page 61: Removing Packaging Materials

    CAUTION: Any movement of the equipment by forklift should be done prior to unpacking. The carton assembly provides the most secure support of the equipment during movement. Transporting the equipment by forklift after the packaging carton has been removed is not advisable. CAUTION: The equipment racks are top heavy and contain very sensitive electronic and mechanical components.
  • Page 62 If shipped in a wooden crate: Using an 11mm (7/16") ratchet or wrench, remove the six lag screws at the base of the crate. Using the claw end of a claw hammer, remove the crate clamps, and then remove the crate panels.

  • Page 63: Removing The Outer Carton

    Figure 15 Removing the outer carton Cut and remove the polyester bands. Remove the nails attaching the carton to the pallet. Remove the plastic carton fasteners. Remove the carton. Steps 6 through 8 refer to Figure 4. Accessory boxes 5. Ramp 6.
  • Page 64 Delivery and unpacking...

  • Page 65: Glossary

    Glossary Array control processor. On some HP XP models, such as the HP XP12000 Disk Array, the ACP handles the passing of data between the cache and the physical drives. On other HP XP models, such as the HP XP10000 Disk Array, this function is handled by the disk adapter on the MIX board.
  • Page 66 channel processor The processors located on the channel adapter (CHA). Synonymous with CHIP. (CHP) command device A volume on the disk array that accepts Continuous Access or Business Copy control operations which are then executed by the disk array. control unit To organize the storage space attached to the DKC, you can group similarly configured logical devices (LDEVs) with unique control unit images (CUs).
  • Page 67 For example, host mode 08 represents an HP-UX host. hot standby Using two or more servers as a standby in case of a primary server failure. Hewlett-Packard Development Company. Input/output (applies to an operation or device). Local area network. LD, LDEV Logical device.
  • Page 68 A circuit board in the disk control unit that includes disk adapters and channel adapters for interfacing disk drives and the host to cache memory. mirroring The consistency (usability) of data in a volume (for example, S-VOL). consistency Millimeters. Magnetoresistive. ms, msec Milliseconds.
  • Page 69 RAID level A RAID Level is one of the ways that disk drives are grouped together to improve performance, data availability/reliability or both. RAID levels are defined from RAID0 to RAID6. HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays in the XP product family support RAID1, RAID5 and RAID6.
  • Page 70 Glossary...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index computer room pressure, 25 AC line voltage, 43, 49 data communication requirements, 42 acoustics, 39 electrical requirements, 43 additional components, 21 environmental requirements, 36, 42 conditioning, 37 general requirements, 25, 25 and dust control, 41 vapor barrier, 25 and metallic particulate contamination, 41 windows, 25 pressure, 25, 41...
  • Page 72 document HP representatives related documentation, 9 and airborne contaminants, 41 document conventions, 9 and building construction, 30 documentation and electrical requirements, 43, 43 website, 9 and electromagnetic interference, 46 providing feedback, 12 and equipment delivery, 17, 59 dust control, 41 and equipment unpacking, 59 and network...
  • Page 73 specifications electrical, 49 particulate contamination, metallic, 41 static discharge mats, 29 phone line, 42 storage capacity values physical specifications, 19 conventions, 10 pollution control, 41 Subscriber's choice, HP, 12 power symbols in text, 10 receptacles, 44 requirements, 42, 49 uninterruptible, 46 consumption, 39 technical support cords, 49...

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