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NEC S1400 NF1400-SR40E User Manual

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NEC Storage S1400
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Read this manual carefully before using the unit. Keep this
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"CAUTION" and "WARNING" statements whenever necessary.
NEC CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
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NF1400-SR40E
Disk Array Unit
User's Guide
856-850537-101-A

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  • Page 1 NEC CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY All rights reserved by NEC Corporation. This document must be used solely for the purpose for which it was furnished by NEC Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced or disclosed to others, in any form, without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation.
  • Page 2 (5) When transferring this unit to other person, be sure to transfer this manual also. (6) NEC shall not be liable for any loss or lost profits from the use of this disk array unit regardless of the item in (3).
  • Page 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Before using this unit, read this manual carefully and keep cautions in order to use this unit safely and correctly and to avoid to be a cause of damage to the body or properties. Keep this manual to see whenever it is necessary.

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the disk array unit. WARNING  Do not use the disk array unit in an area with much moisture or water usage. If so, a fault, electrical shock, or fire may occur. ...
  • Page 6 CAUTION  Do not install the disk array unit and the host systems on unstable places. If so, some substances may be dropped to cause you to be injured.  Do not install the disk array unit and the power cords in an area with direct sunshine or near an apparatus generating heat such as a heater.
  • Page 7 Indication on Safety The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your disk array unit to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the disk array unit. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your sales representative.
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  • Page 11 Thank you very much for your purchase of the disk array unit. This manual is intended to enable you to correctly use the disk array unit NF1400-SR40E. Before using the disk array unit, also read the manuals of several devices including NEC Express5800 series, FibreChannel controller, NX7000/NX7700i series, FC-AL SCSI connection mechanism, or CX5000 series to be connected with the disk array unit and the manual of the used OS.
  • Page 12 NF1400-SR40E Power cord Length 5 m (for 200 VAC) Front mask With security key User's Guide (this document) Rack mount kit For NEC Storage rack (L and R) Program SystemGlobe NEC Storage BaseProduct Ver3.3 - NEC Storage S1400 Packing list...
  • Page 13 NF1400-SR40E (1) NEC Storage S1400 (The figure above shows the unit with the front mask installed.) (2) Power cord (x2) (3) Front mask (4) User's Guide (5) Rack-mount kit (6) Programs (7) Packing list...
  • Page 14 Dummy tray Indicates the dedicated tray only, with no hard disk drive installed. Host system Indicates the NEC Express5800 series, NX 7000/NX7700i series, or CX5000 series. Host bus adapter Indicates the FibreChannel controller for NEC Express5800 series, FC-AL SCSI connection mechanism for NX7000/NX7700i series, or FibreChannel controller for CX5000 series.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array Unit ......... 1-1 1.1 Note on Carrying Disk Array Unit ..................1-1 1.2 Environment in Use of Disk Array Unit ................1-2 1.3 Installation and Connection of Disk Array Unit ..............1-3 1.4 Notes on Use of Disk Array Unit..................
  • Page 16 9. Product Specification ..................... 9-1 9.1 Basic Specification of Disk Array Unit ................9-1 9.2 Optional Components ......................9-2 9.2.1 Options for NEC Storage S1400 ................9-2 9.2.2 Accessories common to S1400 .................. 9-2 9.3 Environmental Conditions ....................9-3 9.4 Power Specification ......................9-3 9.5 External Dimension and Weight ..................
  • Page 17 2.3 Confirmation of Resource Configuration ............... C-13 Appendix D Installing Unit on Rack ..............D-1 1. Installing New Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) on NEC Storage Rack ....D-1 2. Installing Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) on NEC Storage Rack ......D-5 2.1 Installation of Rails ......................D-5 2.1.1 Angle Hole Fitting Rail .....................

  • Page 18: Notes On Installation And Handling Of Disk Array Unit

    1. Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array Unit Note on Carrying Disk Array Unit Be sure to hold the bottom the disk array unit when carrying it. Hold the front or side bottom of the disk array unit if possible.

  • Page 19: Environment In Use Of Disk Array Unit

    Environment in Use of Disk Array Unit In installation of the disk array unit, take into account the following items on the location, room temperature, space required for handling, ventilation, and other conditions.  Install the disk array unit indoors. Do not expose the disk array unit to direct sunlight.

  • Page 20: Installation And Connection Of Disk Array Unit

    Installation and Connection of Disk Array Unit WARNING  Do not use the disk array unit in an area with much moisture or water usage. If so, a fault, electrical shock, or fire may occur.  Do not use the disk array unit in an area where inflammable gas and/or combustible substance are placed.

  • Page 21: Notes On Use Of Disk Array Unit

    To connect a cable to the mating connector, make sure that the connector of the cable is not damaged and any pins are not bent. Using a cable not approved by NEC or a damaged cable may cause a fault or fire to occur. ...

  • Page 22: Routine Inspection Of Disk Array Unit

    Routine Inspection of Disk Array Unit CAUTION  To clean the disk array unit, always turn off the power and also disconnect the plugs of power cord from AC outlets. If not, you may be electrically shocked.  If a surface of the disk array unit becomes dirt, wipe the surface lightly with soft cloth.

  • Page 23: Notes On Storage Or Carriage Of Disk Array Unit

    Notes on Storage or Carriage of Disk Array Unit  Do not store the disk array unit in an area where the temperature may increase extremely or the difference between the warm and cold states is considerably large. In addition, do not store the disk array unit in an area with much moisture or dust.

  • Page 24: Features Of Disk Array Unit

    / RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 / RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1), NX7000/NX7700i (HP-UX), and CX5000 (Solaris) systems. * Ask your sales representative for non-NEC servers (hosts) which are supported and compatible operating systems. The storage capacity of the disk array unit can be easily expanded by installing an additional FC disk drive (option) in the expansion slot of the disk array unit.

  • Page 25: Hot Spare Feature

    Hot Spare Feature Spare disks can be installed in the disk array unit. If a disk drive is defected, the data in the defective disk drive is recovered in the spare disk. After the data recovery, the disk drive operates normally if another disk drive is defected.

  • Page 26: Write Cache Feature

    * If the discharging (power-off) time exceeds 16 hours in daily use, the battery back units need to be replaced at a cost before they reach the service life of 5 years. Ask your NEC sales representative for the relation between the operation mode and the life of a battery backup unit.

  • Page 27: Program Product

    "SystemGlobe NEC Storage BaseProduct Ver3.3 - NEC Storage S1400 ". A maintenance person is responsible for releasing the license lock of "SystemGlobe NEC Storage BaseProduct Ver3.3 -NEC StorageS1400 " during the installation of the disk array unit. Please give the person the license code provided with the product.

  • Page 28: Raid Configuration

    RAID Configuration The RAID configuration in the disk array unit can be used in the combinations shown in the table below. (G = 1000^) RAID type RAID1 RAID5 RAID6 *1 RAID10 RAID50 Number of logical drives in 6 to 120 2x2, 4x2, 8x2 5x2, 5x4 configuration...

  • Page 29: Names And Roles Of Sections

    3. Names and Roles of Sections This chapter describes the names and functions of the sections in the disk array unit. Front View (5) SHUTDOWN switch (1) POWER LED (2) SERVICE LED A front mask is installed on the front face of the disk array unit as shown in the figure above. The front mask can be removed by releasing the lock with the accessory key and pulling out toward you with your hands hooked on the both sides of the mask.
  • Page 30 (1) POWER LED (green) The POWER LED lights green if the AC power is supplied and the power switch is set to ON. The LED is off if the power switch is set to OFF. (2) SERVICE LED (orange) The SERVICE LED lights orange when the disk array unit or a disk array unit component including an additional FC disk enclosure (if installed) fails.

  • Page 31: Rear View

    Rear View (2) Controller (CONT1) (2) Controller (CONT0) (4) Fan (1) Power supply (PS1) (1) Power supply (PS0) (4) Fan (5) Power control mechanism (PCC) or dummy assembly (3) Battery backup unit (standard configuration) (1) Power supply (3) Battery backup unit (option)
  • Page 32 (1) Power supplies (PS0/PS1) The power supplies are provided to supply power to the disk array unit. See Section 3.3 "Power Supply" for details. (2) Controllers (CONT0/CONT1) The controller boards are provided to control the disk array unit. See Section 3.4 "Controller" for details.

  • Page 33: Power Supply

    Power Supply (4) POWER FAULT LED (3) POWER GOOD LED (2) Power switch (6) Ejector (5)Power cord stopper (1) Power plug Power plug The power plug is intended to supply power to the disk array unit. Connect the attached power cord to the power plug and the plug of the power cord to an outlet of 100 VAC power at 50 or 60 Hz.
  • Page 34 POWER GOOD LED (green) The POWER GOOD LED lights green when the AC power is supplied to the disk array unit and the power switch is set to ON. The LED is off if the power switch is set to OFF or a fault occurs in the power supply or the fan.

  • Page 35: Controller

    Controller (14)ACCESS LED (1) FLT LED (12) LINKUP LED (2)BAT (13)LINKUP LED (7)MODEM (4)DIR (14)ACCESS LED (12)LINKUP LED (13)LINKUP LED (3)SVP (17) Ejector (11) FC connector (9) LAN (10) FC connector (for host bus (for additional FC disk (16) LAN (8) MNT adapter) enclosure)
  • Page 36 Use this connector to connect with maintenance PC. (9) LAN connector Use this connector to connect with LAN for WebSAM NEC Storage Manager and SNMP. (10) FC connector (for additional FCdisk enclosure) (DP0/DP1) The FC connectors are used to connect the array controller with the additional FC disk enclosure.
  • Page 37 (16) LAN LINK LED (L/A) The LAN LINK LED lights when the LAN receives a link pulse from Ethernet. This LED lights also while the LAN port operates normally. These LEDs flash during the self-test or initialization just after power-on. (17) Ejector The ejector is used to install or remove the controller.

  • Page 38: Battery Backup Unit

    Battery Backup Unit (1) Connector BBU (Standard) BBU (Option) Connector The connector is used to connect the battery backup unit with the power supply.  Note the following points on replacing or additionally installing a battery backup unit: – A replacement or additional battery backup unit must be of the type used in the standard configuration.

  • Page 39: Power Control Card (Nf1400-Sp03E)

    Power Control Card (NF1400-SP03E) NOTE: The power control card is an option for the NF1400-SR40E only. (4)NX power control connector (3)UPS connector (2)RDY LED (1)FLT LED (1) FAULT LED (FLT LED) (orange) The FAULT LED lights orange when the power control card fails. (2) READY LED (RDY LED) (green) The READY LED lights green while the power control card is operating normally.
  • Page 40 Ask your NEC sales representative for the system configuration using UPS.  For the reconnection of the system after configuration, ask your NEC maintenance service representative who has technical knowledge. If you reconnect the system by yourself, the UPS may not function normally when it is started due to a power failure, thereby stopping system operation or losing data.
  • Page 41 (Power control card) controller (AOC) NX7x00 system NEC Storage-AOC cable When inserting the power control card into the disk array unit, push it as far as it will go and then secure it with the screws. Incorrect insertion may cause malfunction.

  • Page 42: Installation And Connection Procedures

    4. Installation and Connection Procedures This chapter describes the procedure for the installation and connection of the disk array unit. In general, follow the procedure shown in Section 4.1 for the installation and connection of the disk array unit. Take care of the matters described in Chapter 1 "Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array Unit"...
  • Page 43  Set of parameters For setting parameters including RAID type and drive assignment, use the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager or contact your maintenance service representative. For the parameter settings, read the "WebSAM NEC Storage Manager Configuration Guide".

  • Page 44: Connection Of Disk Array Unit

    NEC. Also, the length of the cable shall be within the rating range. If a cable not approved by NEC is used or the length of the cable is out of the rating range, read data may be incorrect or invalid data may be written.

  • Page 45: Notes On Connection Of Disk Array Unit

    NEC-specified FC cable. To connect the disk array unit with the additional disk enclosure, be sure to use the DE cable provided with the additional disk enclosure or the NEC-specified DE cable (NF9120-SJ33E/SJ34E). (2) Cable length limit...

  • Page 46: Connection Of Disk Array Unit

    Connection of Disk Array Unit This section shows recommended connection samples. To make any of the recommended connections, you need to connect two host bus adapters installed in the host system. Two LC-LC cables (or two SC-SC cables and two FC conversion cables) are necessary for connecting the disk array system with the host bus adapters.
  • Page 47 b) With the host bus adapter connectors of "SC" type (disk array unit + additional FC disk enclosure) HSSDC-HSSDC cable (or DE cable) FC conversion cable FC cable (SC-SC cable) Relay connector The FC disk enclosure is optional. See Section 6.2 "Addition of Disk Enclosure". Connect the disk array unit with the host system by using an FC cable in the following procedure.
  • Page 48 (1) Check of Power Supply Check that the power switch on the disk array unit and those on the host system including the host bus adapters or FC_AL switch are set to OFF and the plugs of the power cords are removed from AC outlets.
  • Page 49 (2) Connection of disk array unit with host system a) With the host bus adapter connectors of "LC" type Use the separately priced FC cable (NF9320-SJ0xE). Push the connector at either end of the cable into the FC connector (HPx) for the host bus adapter of either controller (CONT0 or CONT1) until a click is heard.

  • Page 50: Connection Of Disk Array Unit As Additional Unit

    Connection of Disk Array Unit as Additional Unit This section describes the procedure of installing the disk array unit itself additionally.  The following describes a sample connection when a single disk array unit is installed additionally in a system containing another disk array unit. ...
  • Page 51 b) If the host bus adapter connectors and FC switch connectors are of "SC" type FC conversion cable and FC cable (SC-SC cable) FC switch FC cable (SC-SC cable) FC conversion cable and FC cable (SC-SC cable) FC switch Connect the disk array unit with the host system by using an FC cable in the following procedure.
  • Page 52 (1) Check of power supply Make sure that the power switch of the disk array unit and that of the host system are set to OFF and the plugs of the power cords are removed from AC outlets. (2) Connection of disk array unit with host system a) If the host bus adapter connector is of "LC"...
  • Page 53 b) If the host bus adapter connector is of "SC" type Use the separately priced FC conversion cable (NF9310-SJ10E). The cable has different-size connectors at the ends. Push the smaller connector into the FC connector (HPx) for the host bus adapter of either controller (CONT0 or CONT1) until a click is heard. Pushing any connector excessively may injure the tip to decrease the optical intensity, which will then cause malfunction to occur.

  • Page 54: Connection Of Ethernet Cable

    Connection of Ethernet Cable To enable the configuration change and fault monitoring for the disk array unit by the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager through Ethernet, the Ethernet cable must be connected. (1) Installation of Ethernet cable Connect the separately priced shielded Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector (modular jack) on the controller.

  • Page 55: Connection Of Power Cords

    Connection of Power Cords WARNING  Do not concentrate power cords only to some AC outlets. If so, fire may occur.  Do not connect the plug of a power cord to an AC outlet with a wet hand. If so, you may be electrically shocked.
  • Page 56 (2) Connection of power cords Insert the receptacle of the power cord provided with the disk array unit into the power plug on the power supply. Secure the power cord with the power cord stopper. NOTE: If the lock of the power cord is different from the figure above, connect the power cords according to the procedure below.
  • Page 57 (3) Connection of power plug Insert the plug of the power cord provided with the disk array unit to an AC outlet. Because the plug has an earth pin, use an AC outlet with earth terminal for the connection as shown in the figure below. ...

  • Page 58: Addition Of Optional Devices

    6. Addition of Optional Devices Addition of Disk Drive CAUTION  Store the product in an area where high temperature do not occur and the difference between the high and low temperatures is not large. Do not store the product in a place with high humidity and/or much dust.
  • Page 59  In the standard configuration, no disk drive is installed in the disk array unit. Therefore, you have to install at least three disk drives in slots 0 through 2 before you use the disk array unit.  To install the additional disk drives, install them sequentially from left to right of the disk enclosure.
  • Page 60 Removal of dummy tray Lift the ejector on the dummy tray toward you to release the lock. A click occurs when the lock is released. If the lock is released, hold the handle and pull out the dummy tray.  Be sure to keep removed dummy trays in the safe place.
  • Page 61 The disk array unit cannot use the disk drive only if the disk drive is installed additionally. Provide the proper setting for the disk drive by using the "NEC Storage Manager" or contact the service engineer of the maintenance service agent with the expert...
  • Page 62 Writing information on option label To allow the options installed in the disk array unit to be found by external view, the label indicating the options available for the installation is put on the disk array unit. If a disk drive is added, write down the last three digits of model number and a check mark at the corresponding field on the label to indicate the addition as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 63: Addition Of Disk Enclosure

    Addition of Disk Enclosure CAUTION  Store the product in an area where high temperature do not occur and the difference between the high and low temperatures is not large. Do not store the product in a place with high humidity and/or much dust. ...
  • Page 64 <Addition Procedure> Power check Make sure that the power switch of the disk enclosure to be added is set to OFF and the plug of the power cords is removed from AC outlet. The powers of the disk array and host units may be set to ON. However, it is recommended to advance the procedure with the powers set to OFF.
  • Page 65 Settings of switches Before an additional FC disk enclosure can be installed on the disk array unit, the ENC ID switch on the adapter of the additional FC disk enclosure must be set. Setting of ENC ID switch on additional FC disk enclosure Set an ENC ID by using the ENC ID switch on each adapter of the additional FC disk enclosure.
  • Page 66 Cable connection diagram and ENC ID switch setting NOTES: The NF1400-SR40E can contain up to three additional FC  disk enclosures (NF1400-SE42E), which are DE04, DE08, and DE0C. The ENC ID of an additional FC disk enclosure is factory-set to "0". The setting must be changed for the additional FC disk enclosure to be connected to the disk array unit.
  • Page 67 Check of power supply Confirm that the power switch of the additional FC disk enclosure is OFF. Connection of power cords Insert the receptacle of the power cord coming with the additional FC disk enclosure into the power plug of power supply, and secure it with power cord stopper. NOTE: If the shape of the power cord stopper of the power supply for additional FC disk enclosure is different from the figure above, connect the power cord according to the...
  • Page 68 The disk array unit cannot use the disk enclosure only if the disk enclosure is installed additionally. Provide the proper setting for the disk enclosure through the maintenance PC using WebSAM NEC Storage Manager. Or, contact the service engineer of the maintenance service representative with the expert knowledge. See Appendix C for how to use the maintenance PC.

  • Page 69: Addition Of Optional Battery

    Confirm that the standard battery backup unit in each power supply of the disk array unit is fully charged in normal state (Ready state). (You can confirm it from the "WebSAM NEC Storage Manager".)  Prepare the optional batteries before you start the addition procedure.
  • Page 70 <Addition procedure> 1. Turn OFF the power switch on the power supply to which an optional battery is to be added. 2. As shown in the figure below, remove the power cord stopper to release the power cord, and disconnect the power cord from the power plug. NOTE: If the shape of the power cord stopper of the power supply is different from the figure above, disconnect the power cord according to the procedure below.
  • Page 71 As shown in the figure below, push the catch on the AC cable clamp to release the lock. After releasing the lock, remove the AC cable clamp from the power cable. Cable clamp Release Catch Screw EXTENSION 3. Loosen the screw that secures the power supply to which an optional battery is to be added. 4.
  • Page 72 6. Turn the screw that secures the BBU GUIDE to the power supply you removed, and remove the BBU GUIDE. Screw securing BBU GUIDE BBU GUIDE 7. With the battery backup unit label up, install the optional battery at the position shown in the figure below, and insert the optional battery connector into the power supply connector until it is locked.
  • Page 73 9. Install the screw to secure the BBU GUIDE. 10. While the power switch on the power supply containing the added optional battery is OFF, confirm that the power cord is removed from the power plug. 11. While the ejector is open (at the up position), insert the power supply containing the optional battery into the slot as far as it will go.
  • Page 74 15. Turn ON the power switch on the new power supply. 16. Using the "WebSAM NEC Storage Manager", confirm the status of the battery backup unit containing the added optional battery. Make sure that the battery backup unit is fully charged and is in Ready state.
  • Page 75 19. Write to the option label. A label to which you write the options additionally installed is attached on the disk array unit. (For the label location, see 6.1 (4) Writing information on option label.) When you have additionally installed optional batteries, write the model number of the optional batteries and put a circle indicating the additional installation.

  • Page 76: Addition Of Power Control Card

    Addition of Power Control Card CAUTION  Store the product in an area where high temperature do not occur and the difference between the high and low temperatures is not large. Do not store the product in a place with high humidity and/or much dust. ...
  • Page 77 <Addition procedure> 1. Remove the screw that secures the dummy assembly to the rear of the disk array unit. Be careful not to lose the screw. Screw Dummy assembly 2. Install the power control card in the disk array unit. Push in the power control card along the rail, and firmly secure it with the screw you removed in step 1.
  • Page 78 UPS0 and UPS1. Connection to the NX AOC – Connect the NEC Storage-AOC cable separately purchased. The connector on the power control card is P1. 4. Connect the maintenance PC, and install the power control card in the disk array unit.

  • Page 79: Handling Of Disk Array Unit

    7. Handling of Disk Array Unit This chapter describes how to handle the disk array unit. Notes on Handling of Disk Array Unit Note the following in use of the disk array unit. Incorrect handling of the disk array unit may cause the unit to be defected and/or some data to be broken.

  • Page 80: Power On/Off Of Disk Array Unit

    Power On/Off of Disk Array Unit This section describes how to turn on or off the power of the disk array unit. Turning on or off the power carelessly may cause some data to be broken, some software to operate incorrectly, and/or the unit to be defected.
  • Page 81 c) When you power on the disk array unit for the first time, you need to provide initial setup for the disk array unit by using the maintenance PC. For detailed setup procedure, see Appendix C "Use of Maintenance PC". Notes on turning off AC power The disk array unit periodically writes data in the cache memory onto a disk drive.
  • Page 82 NOTES:  If you turn off the AC power of disk array unit during write operation (with POWER LED flashing) by mistake, the system enters the backup mode. Turn on the AC power of the entire disk array unit again. When the disk array unit has started, push down the SHUTDOWN switch to complete the write operation.
  • Page 83 Turning off AC power a) To turn off the power, turn off the host system or the FC-AL switch, and then perform the procedure shown in "(2) Notes on turning off AC power". b) Turn OFF the two power switches on the rear of the disk array unit. If an additional FC disk enclosure is connected, turn OFF the two power switches on the rear of the disk array unit, and then turn OFF the two power switches on the rear of the additional FC disk enclosure.

  • Page 84: Ld (Logical Disk) Setting Procedure

    When the additional FC disk drives are added to the disk array unit, the RAID type and LD (logical disk) must be set appropriately. Set the RAID type and LD (logical disk) by using the "WebSAM NEC Storage Manager", or contact the service engineer with expert knowledge in your service representative for setting of the RAID type and LD.

  • Page 85: Action Taken At Occurrence Of Fault Or Error

    The user may remove a defected component and install a new component for the replacement according to the description in this chapter. However, if so, NEC does not assume the responsibility for any damage of the disk array unit and components and any influence resulting from the operation of the disk array unit.

  • Page 86: Countermeasures Taken When Occurrence Of A Fault Is Suspected

    Countermeasures Taken when Occurrence of a Fault is Suspected If you suspect the occurrence of a fault during the use of the disk array unit, check the status based on the tables below. If a symptom which is not described in the tables at all or the specified countermeasures cannot recover the proper operation, contact your maintenance service representative.
  • Page 87 ACCESS LED (green) being on. The logical disk of the disk array unit is Assign the logical disk number appropriately using not assigned. the "WebSAM NEC Storage Manager" or contact your service representative.

  • Page 88: Indication At Occurrence Of Fault

    The power supply with the POWER FAIL LED supply lights orange. being on or corresponding battery backup unit is defected. Identify the defected unit with WebSAM NEC StorageManager. The FAULT LED on the power control card The power control card with the FAULT LED lights orange.

  • Page 89: Failure Of Controller

    Failure of Controller If a controller is defected, the SERVICE LED on the disk array unit lights orange. In addition, the FAULT LED on the controller lights orange. The defected controller may be replaced with new one with the power of the disk array unit remaining ON. <Replacement procedure>...
  • Page 90 4. Widen the levers at the both ends of the connectors which are holding memory cards on the defected controller and remove memory cards. Put the memory cards along the rail on the memory connectors of the spare controller and push it firmly so that the levers at the both ends go into the notches of the memory cards.
  • Page 91 5. Set the DIP switch on the new controller for replacement to be the same as that of the defected controller. In case that there is no DIP switch located at A4F2, only one DIP switch, which is located at A1N2, should be set. DIP switches (Location: A1N2 and A4F2) 6.
  • Page 92 Incorrect insertion may cause malfunction. If the controller is replaced with new one, the system starts using the IP address specified for new controller. To connect with maintenance PC and NEC Storage Manager via Ethernet, perform the following procedure: – For maintenance PC, connect by using the default IP address.

  • Page 93: Failure Of Power Control Card

    Failure of Power Control Card If a power control card is defected, the SERVICE LED on the disk array unit lights orange. In addition, the FAULT LED on the power control card lights orange. The defected power control card may be replaced with the power of the disk array unit remaining ON.
  • Page 94 5. Insert the replacement power control card into the disk array unit. 6. Push the upper and lower protrusions on the power control card until it is fully inserted. 7. Tighten the screw to secure the power control card. 8. Connect the cables (removed in step 2) to the connectors on the power control card as they were originally connected.

  • Page 95: Failure Of Power Supply

    Failure of Power Supply  Prepare the new power supply before you start the replacement procedure.  The power supplies contain the fans for cooling the disk array unit, so cooling is stopped during replacement of the power supply. In order to minimize the cooling stopped time, familiarize yourself with the power supply replacement procedure to quickly remove each power supply and install it back into the disk array unit.
  • Page 96 As shown in the figure below, push the catch on the AC cable clamp to release the lock. After releasing the lock, remove the AC cable clamp from the power cable. Cable clamp Release Catch Fixing screw Ejector 4. Loosen the screw that secures the ejector of the defective power supply. 5.
  • Page 97 7. Turn the screw that secures the BBU GUIDE to the defective power supply, and remove the BBU GUIDE. Screw securing BBU GUIDE BBU GUIDE 8. Disconnect the cable, and remove the battery backup unit, which is in normal state, from the defective power supply.
  • Page 98 10. Install the BBU GUIDE (removed in step 7) on the power supply. Insert the three points on the end of the BBU GUIDE into the net of the power supply, and place it on the battery backup unit. 11. Install the screw to secure the BBU GUIDE. 12.
  • Page 99 16. Push down the power cord stopper to the left, connect the power cord, and securely fit the power cord stopper into the power cord socket. NOTE: If the shape of the power cord stopper of the power supply is different from the figure above, connect the power cord according to the procedure below.

  • Page 100: Failure Of Battery Backup Unit

    Failure of Battery Backup Unit If the battery backup unit is defected, the SERVICE LED on the disk array unit lights orange. In addition, the FAULT LED on the power supply corresponding to the defected battery backup unit, PS0 for BBU0 or PS1 for BBU1, lights orange. The defected battery backup unit may be replaced with the power supply of the disk array unit remaining ON.

  • Page 101: Failure Of Disk Drive

    Failure of Disk Drive If a disk drive is defected, the SERVICE LED on the disk array unit lights orange. In addition, the Hard Disk FAULT LED on the defected disk drive lights orange. The defected disk drive may be replaced with the power of the disk array unit remaining ON. If the Hard Disk FAULT LED on a disk drive lights, the fault of the other disk drive in the same logical disk causes the data to be lost due to interruption of redundancy.
  • Page 102 3. Select the location label having the same location as that of the defected disk drive from the location label provided with the replacing disk drive, and then put the label on the replacing disk drive. Location label 4. With the ejector of the new disk drive opened, engage the guides on the top and bottom faces of the disk drive with the guide grooves on the disk enclosure and insert the disk drive to the end slowly.
  • Page 103 5. After the disk drive is inserted to the end securely, push down the ejector opened upward to click for locking. When inserting the disk drive into the disk array unit, push it as far as it will go and then lock the ejector.

  • Page 104: Check Of Type Name And Manufacturing Numbers

    Check of Type Name and Manufacturing Numbers The type name and manufacturing number of the disk array unit are shown at the locations in the figure below. Unit label Manufacturing number label of basic enclosure Manufacturing number label of controller 8-20...
  • Page 105 Manufacturing number label of power supply Manufacturing number label of battery backup unit 8-21...

  • Page 106: Computer Virus

    Computer Virus Computer virus is one of major computer troubles. If a computer is infected with a computer virus, the computer may suddenly play music or display abnormal messages. The computer may suffer damages including data destruction and initialization of network storage unit in the worst case.

  • Page 107: Unit Life/Repair Service Period

    Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources. Ask your NEC sales representative or maintenance service representative for details. The controllers contain lithium batteries. You are to dispose of the lithium batteries as required by local regulations.

  • Page 108: Product Specification

    9. Product Specification Basic Specification of Disk Array Unit The table below shows the basic specification of the disk array unit. Maximum disk drives per unit Hot spare feature Provided Host interface specification FC-AL/Fablic (Point to Point) [Optical] Data transfer rate of host interface 200 MB/S or 100 MB/S Disk drive interface specification FC-AL [Copper]...

  • Page 109: Optional Components

    Optional Components 9.2.1 Options for NEC Storage S1400 Product name Remarks NF1400-SE42E Additional FC disk FC disk enclosure for addition of disk enclosure array NF1400-SM413E Additional FC disk drive 73GB/10,000rpm NF1400-SM414E Additional FC disk drive 147GB/10,000rpm NF1400-SM415E Additional FC disk drive...

  • Page 110: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions The table below shows the environmental conditions of the disk array unit. Operating Halting *2 Ambient temperature 5°C to 40°C –10°C to 60°C Relative humidity *1 10% to 80% 5% to 80% Wet bulb temperature 0°C to 27°C –8°C to 29°C Allowable vibration level 0.25 G...

  • Page 111: Appendix A Features Of Disk Array Unit

    24 hours. Depending on the disk capacity, the repair may not be terminated within the defined time. Without commands from the upper system, the repair operates in the fastest mode. See "Individual Settings (Bind/Unbind of Logical Disk)" in "NEC Storage Series Configuration Guide" for the use of the management software (WebSAM NEC Storage Manager).

  • Page 112: Logical Disk Capacity

    An arbitrary logical disk capacity can be bound by using the management software. To bind logical disks, enter the capacity in GBs (M=1024^3). See "Individual Settings (Bind/Unbind of Logical Disk)" in "NEC Storage Series Configuration Guide" for the use of the management software (WebSAM NEC Storage Manager).

  • Page 113: Port Mode

    This feature creates the replication of a logical disk in a single unit. To create the replication, the source logical disk must have the same capacity as the destination disk. This feature is available only on NEC Storage S1400. To use this feature, the specific software "SystemGlobe DynamicDataReplication - NEC Storage S1400" sold separately is required.

  • Page 114: Miscellaneous Settings

    Setting of spare disk  Change of repair time  Refer to "NEC Storage Series Configuration Guide" for the above settings. The time in disk array is set at system start by the time synchronization among controllers. Various Default Values Access Control...

  • Page 115: Setting Of Os Type

    The OS type can be set with the "Configuration Setting" of the management software (WebSAM NEC Storage Manager). In the WWn mode, use "LD Set Type" of the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager to specify the OS. Program Product To use the disk array unit, the following program product is required: ...

  • Page 116: Updating Of Control Software

    You can update the storage control software by yourself. However, if you fail to update it, the disk array unit can no longer operate at the worst. NEC maintenance service representative provides the installation service (additionally charged) for updating the storage control software. It is strongly recommended that you should ask your maintenance service representative who has technical knowledge to update it.
  • Page 117 shutdown process, the delay of next system startup with fully discharged battery will be reduced drastically. (The delay time will be approx. ten seconds per 1TB of difference.) So it is recommended to run shutdown process when you turn off the power of this disk array unit.

  • Page 118: Appendix B Installation Procedure

    See "3. Logical Disk Capacity" in Appendix A for details. See "Individual Settings (Bind/Unbind of Logical Disk)" in "NEC Storage Series Configuration Guide" for the use of the management software (WebSAM NEC Storage Manager).

  • Page 119: Appendix C Use Of Maintenance Pc

    For the setting, use the Internet protocol (TCP/IP). Remove proxy setting if set. 4. Use the MNT port for the connection (the left Ether port at the lower left corner on the rear of the Disk Array Unit). (The right Ether port is used by the WebSAM NEC Storage Manager.)
  • Page 120 The IP address of the PC connected is correctly set. – "proxy" is disabled in the setting of Internet Explorer. – If you still fail in connection while the above check results are correct, contact your NEC maintenance service representative.
  • Page 121 Startup menu of Maintenance PC Select [Option]. Enter "C" in "1. Password". The browser is updated. (Uppercase letters must be entered.)

  • Page 122: Configuration

    1.2 Configuration This section describes the items to be set on the "4. Configuration" screen. 1.2.1 Port Configuration Select "4. Configuration" → "4. Port Configuration". Then set the following items. Port Port position Host type Host type (to be selected from the pull-down list. Click the SET button to determine the selection.) 00: Default 01: ACOS4...

  • Page 123: Fc Port Configuration

    1.2.2 FC Port Configuration Select "4. Configuration" → "5. FC Port Configuration" to set the following items. Set the Target ID Configuration of individual specification. Port Indicates port positions. Link Attach Specify link topology. (Select a proper value from the pull-down menu.) 0: FC-AL or Fabric 2: Only FC-AL 3: Only Fabric...
  • Page 124 Table1.2.1 Relation between SWITCH Setting value and AL_PA AL_PA SWITCH AL_PA SWITCH AL_PA SWITCH AL_PA SWITCH value value value value * If an AL_PA value having been set cannot be acquired due to incorrect setting, set the SWITCH value again. And, press [3.Panel], change the status of the relevant port on [1.Port On/Off Switch] from "Port Offline"...
  • Page 125 Table 1.2.2 Rule on Switch Value (Loop ID) Assignment Applicable HOST (OS) Rule on Loop ID assignment ACOS connection port Basic value: 1Fh. Decrement by one if loop duplication occurs. NX connection port Basic value: 0Fh. Decrement by one if loop duplication occurs. Windows/Solaris/Linux/AIX Basic value: 10h.

  • Page 126: Resource Configuration

    1.2.3 Resource Configuration Select "4. Configuration" → "6. Resource Configuration" to set the following items. ・When there is no configuration information in the system disks.(initial state,in case LAN cable is connected with CONT#0) When there is configuration information in the system disks.(After operation)
  • Page 127 The screen can be used to set the resource type. On the DE columns, set the locations of installed DEs. The information on the DEs with their check buttons checked is only set. Select the PCC mode (No Present, UPS Only, UPS+AOC, or UPS+AOC+SCBI) in the PCC field.
  • Page 128 DE Location View Up to three additional FC enclosures (NF1400-SE42E) can be connected to  NF1400-SR40E (in DE04, DE08, and DE0C). Up to three additional FC enclosures (NF1400-NE42E) can be connected to  NF1400-NR40E (in DE04, DE08, and DE0C). C-10...

  • Page 129: Confirmation Of Unit Setup

    2. Confirmation of Unit Setup Activation on Modification of FC Port Configuration If any of the items described in "1.2.1 Port Configuration" is modified, the activation is required. After selecting [3. PANEL] → [1. Port On/Off Switch], remove the check(s) of the deselected port(s) to set them to offline.

  • Page 130: Confirmation Of Fc Port Configuration

    2.2 Confirmation of FC Port Configuration Select 1. Status → 2. Control Port Status to confirm the settings made by FC Port Configuration. Control Port Status This function displays the FC Port status. The display items are as follows: Port Port name (setting value) Host Type Host type (setting value)

  • Page 131: Confirmation Of Resource Configuration

    2.3 Confirmation of Resource Configuration Select 2. Condition → 1. Condition View to check if the configuration has been recognized correctly by Resource Configuration. This function displays the Resource status with differently colored graphics. Need for maintenance: During state transition: Yellow During normal operation: Green Not installed:...

  • Page 132: Appendix D Installing Unit On Rack

    Appendix D Installing Unit on Rack 1. Installing New Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) on NEC Storage Rack NOTE: The following procedures supposes that a rail is installed on the left part of a rack when the rack is viewed from its front.
  • Page 133 (1) The bottom of the rail is fitted to the partition mark of 1U, and two projections of the rail are set on the hole at the side in front of the rack. An attached installation screw is tightened in the bottom screw hole, and a rail is fixed. When 2 screws are attached, use the screw.
  • Page 134 (2) Pull the inner toward you and push the top and bottom projections into the angle holes. Inner Insert (3) With the inner held, push the two set screws with a part for cable clamp into the female screws of the rail support and drive the screws equally. Take note on the direction of the part for cable clamp.
  • Page 135 (4) On the right side of the rack, install the other rail in the same procedure. (5) Lift the unit, put the rear section on the rails, and push it into the rack. NOTE: The unit is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it while lifting.

  • Page 136: Installing Rack-Mount Kit (Accessory) On Nec Storage Rack

    2. Installing Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) on NEC Storage Rack NOTE: NEC Storage rack indicates one of the followings:  NF9100-SY01E/SY02E/SY01BE/SY02BE (24U-rack)  NF9100-SY04E/SY05E/SY04BE/SY05BE (36-U rack) NF9100-SY06E/SY07E/SY06BE/SY07BE (44U-rack).  2.1 Installation of Rails NOTE: There are two types of rails, one for angle holes on a rack and the other for round holes.

  • Page 137: Angle Hole Fitting Rail

    2.1.1 Angle Hole Fitting Rail NOTE: Each rail has a rail support attached. When a rail is installed on a rack with angle holes, use the rail as the rail support remains attached. 1. Loosen the four flush screws at the rear end of the rail After loosing the screws, make sure that the moving part of the rail can slide smoothly.
  • Page 138 3. Install the attached bracket (see the figure below) with the flush screw removed in step 2 loosely. (Make sure that the moving part of the rail can slide smoothly.) Bracket 4. Insert the top and bottom projections into the angle holes on the front of the rack. Insert Enlarged view of encircled part...
  • Page 139 5. Mate the angle holes of the inner face of the rack with the screw holes of the rail and fix the rail with the attached set screws. Use the set screw (see the figure below). Set screw 6. Pull the inner toward you and push the top and bottom projections into the angle holes. Inner Insert Insert...
  • Page 140 7. With the inner held, push the two set screws with a part for cable clamp into the female screws of the rail support and drive the screws equally. Take note on the direction of the part for cable clamp. Drive equally Drive the four flush screws loosened in step 1 and removed in step 3 securely.
  • Page 141 8. On the right side of the rack, install the other rail in the same procedure. 9. Install the rack nut at the position shown in the figure below (or the first hole on the projection at the top of the rail). Rack nut D-10...
  • Page 142 10. Lift the unit, put the rear section on the rails, and push it into the rack. NOTE: The unit is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it while lifting. Insert 11. Fasten four set screws at two left and two right points on the front of the unit. The figure below only shows the right part of the unit.

  • Page 143: Round Hole Fitting Rail

    2.1.2 Round Hole Fitting Rail NOTE: Each rail has a rail support attached. When a rail is installed on a rack with round holes, remove the rail support from the rail. 1. Remove the rail support installed previously from each rail by removing four screws (two on the front and the other two on the rear).
  • Page 144 3. Remove the flush screw (1) enclosed by a circle in the figure below. 4. Install the attached bracket (see the figure below) with the flush screw removed in step 3 loosely. (Make sure that the moving part of the rail can slide smoothly.) Bracket D-13...
  • Page 145 5. Adjust the round holes on the front of the rack to the screw holes on the rail (L) so that the inner face of the rack may be fit to the rail face with the label and fix the rail to the rack with the attached set screws.
  • Page 146 Drive the four flush screws loosened in step 1 and removed in step 3 securely. 7. On the right side of the rack, install the other rail in the same procedure. D-15...
  • Page 147 8. Install the rack nut at the position shown in the figure below (or the hole just above the set screw the first hole of the top of the rail). Rack nut 9. Lift the unit, put the rear section on the rails, and push it into the rack. NOTE: The unit is very heavy.
  • Page 148 10. Fasten four set screws at two left and two right points on the front of the unit to fix the unit. The figure below only shows the right part of the unit. Fix the left part of the unit similarly. Screws D-17...

  • Page 149: Installing Unit On Hp Rack

    3. Installing Unit on HP Rack NOTE: There are old and new types of HP racks. To install the unit on the HP rack of the new type, the NF9100-SK01E rack-mount kit is to be separately purchased. Ask your sales representative for details.
  • Page 150 2. With the rail hook positioning at the rear of the rack, insert the rail into the rack, insert the hook into the angle hole at the intended install position of the unit, and engage the hook with the cutout. NOTE: Two cutouts are provided: one is for new rack and the other is for old rack.
  • Page 151 4. While holding the rail, tighten the set screw (M4 screw). Set screw 5. Move to the rear of the rack. First, while pulling the rail toward you, screw the set screw (M5 screw) into the lower female threaded hole. Set screw D-20...
  • Page 152 6. Next, secure the fixture, where the cable tie has been passed through, to the rack by screwing the set screw (M5 screw) into the upper female threaded hole. Cable tie Fixture Set screw 7. Firmly tighten the four flush screws. Flush screw D-21...

  • Page 153: Installation Of Rack Nuts

    3.2 Installation of Rack Nuts Move to the front of the rack, and push one rack nut into the round hole, which corresponds to the cutout on the rail, from the side. Then, push another rack nut into the fifth round hole from the top, as well.

  • Page 154: Installation Of Unit

    3.3 Installation of Unit 1. Using the same procedure explained above, install the right rail. 2. Lift the unit and place the rear section on the rails, and push the unit toward the innermost of the rack. NOTE: The unit is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it while lifting.

  • Page 155: Installing Unit On Sun Storedge Rack

    4. Installing Unit on Sun StorEdge Rack NOTE: To install the unit on the Sun StorEdge rack, the NF9100-SK02E rack-mount kit is to be separately purchased. Ask your sales representative for details. 4.1 Installation of Rails 1. Temporarily tighten two set screws (#10-32UNF) at both ends of the front frame that corresponds to the unit installation location.
  • Page 156 2. Hook each rail fitting the round hole in the rail onto the screws in step 1, and temporarily secure it. Screw Round hole 3. Move to the rear of the rack, and firmly secure each rail with two set screws (#10-32UNF). Set screw D-25...

  • Page 157: Installation Of Unit

    4.2 Installation of Unit 1. Lift the unit, place the rear of the unit on the rails, and then push it in. NOTE: The unit is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it while lifting. 2. At the front of the unit, firmly tighten the four set screws (2 at right and left each) (#10-32UNF) to secure the unit.

  • Page 158: Installing Unit On Express Old-Type Rack

    5. Installing Unit on Express Old-type Rack NOTE: The Express old-type racks are: N8540-28 (42U rack), N8540-29 (36U rack), N8540-38 (16U rack), N8540-09 (44U rack), N8540-09AC (44U rack), N8540-10E (35U rack), and N8540-10AC (35U rack). The Express old-type rack-mount kit is the NF9100-SK03E. D-27...

  • Page 159: Installing The Rack Mount Kit

    5.1 Installing the Rack Mount Kit Install the rack mount kit into the rack as shown in the figure. D-28...

  • Page 160: Installation Of Unit

    5.2 Installation of Unit 1. Lift the unit, place the rear of the unit on the rails, and then push it in. NOTE: The unit is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it while lifting. 2. At the front of the unit, firmly tighten the four set screws (2 at right and left each) (#10-32UNF) to secure the unit.

  • Page 161: Cable Wiring

    6. Cable Wiring After installing the required number of units on the rack, go to the rear of the rack and provide proper cable wiring. Pass cable ties through the cable clamp for the cable handling if necessary. However, always clamp the AC cord on the unit side (see the figure below). For other cables, put several cables together and pass each set through repeat ties taking care of the notes below.

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