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NEC Storage S2900
NF2900-SR40E
Disk Array Unit
User's Guide
NOTE:
Read this manual carefully before using the unit. Keep
this manual nearby as a handy reference and refer to
the "CAUTION" and "WARNING" statements whenever
necessary.
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856-850822-101-A

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  • Page 1 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 another 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 use precaution in order to use this unit safely and correctly and to avoid any risk of accident or injury to your person or properties. Keep this manual nearby for easy reference. The following symbols are used in this manual so that you can easily understand how to operate the unit safely and correctly.

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use The following includes information necessary for the proper and safe operation of the disk array unit. WARNING Do not use the disk array unit in an area with high humidity 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 6 (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. The equipment with this mark may include electrical accessories (e.g. memory cards). When disposing of used NEC products, you should comply with applicable legislation or such terms which may have been agreed between NEC and your company regarding used products.

  • Page 7: Notes On Safety

    Notes on Safety The warning label is attached in the vicinity of or directly to components in your disk array unit that pose a possible danger and to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the disk array unit.
  • Page 11 NF2900-SR40E connected with the NEC Express5800 series, NX7000/NX7700 series, or CX5000 series system. Before using the disk array unit, also read the manuals of several devices including the NEC Express5800 , NX7000/NX7700 or CX5000 series, your FibreChannel controller, and any FC-AL SCSI connection mechanism, to be connected with the disk array unit as well as the manual of the operating system in use.
  • Page 12 Front bezel For NEC Storage S2900, with security key User's Guide (this document) Rack mount kit For NEC Storage rack (L and R) Modem Cable (Length 1 m, for connection between modem and DAC) Express Builder software NF2800 Event Logging Tool...
  • Page 13 NF2900-SR40E...
  • Page 14 The dedicated tray only, with no hard disk drive installed. Host system The NEC Express5800 series, NX 7000/NX7700 series, or CX5000 series. Host bus adapter The FibreChannel controller for NEC Express5800 or CX5000 series or the FC-AL SCSI connection mechanism for the NEC NX7000/NX7700 series,...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array Unit .......... 1 Note on Carrying theDisk Array Unit ................1 The Disk Array Unit Installation Environment ..............2 Installation and Connection of the Disk Array Unit ............3 Notes on Use of the Disk Array Unit................. 4 Routine Inspection of the Disk Array Unit................
  • Page 16 Miscellaneous Settings..................102 Various Default Values..................102 Notes on the Use of DynamicDataReplication/ Remote DataReplication ..103 10. Setting of Operating System Type ............... 103 11. NEC Storage Software ..................104 12. Updating of Control Software................104 13. Snap Shot....................... 105 13.1 Note on Using Snap Shot ....................
  • Page 17 Activation on Modification of FC Port Configuration ..........121 Appendix D Installing Unit into a Rack ..............122 Installing the Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) into an NEC Storage Rack.... 122 Installing Unit on New Universal Rack Mount Kit............122 Installing Unit on Universal Rack Mount Kit ............... 126 1.2.1 Angle Hole Fitting Rail .....................

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

    1. Notes on the Installation and Handling of the Disk Array Unit 1.1 Note on Carrying Disk Array Unit Be sure to support the bottom of the disk array unit when carrying it. Hold the front or side bottom of the disk array unit when possible.

  • Page 19: The Disk Array Unit Installation Environment

    1.2 Disk Array Unit Installation Environment Before installation of the disk array unit, take into account the following items regarding the location, room temperature, space required for handling, ventilation, and other environmental conditions. Install the disk array unit indoors. Do not expose the disk array unit to direct sunlight. Use a window shade or curtain to block sunlight from the unit if necessary.

  • Page 20: Installation And Connection Of The Disk Array Unit

    1.3 Installation and Connection of the Disk Array Unit WARNING Do not use the disk array unit in an area of high humidity. 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 substances are used.

  • Page 21: Notes On Use Of The Disk Array Unit

    Do not allow cables connected to the disk array unit to become crimped. If so, a fault or fire may occur. Use only NEC approved cables for those connected to the disk array unit and check the destinations to which the cables are connected. In addition, always lock power cords and FC cables when they are connected.

  • Page 22: Routine Inspection Of The Disk Array Unit

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

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

    1.6 Notes on Storage or Carriage of the 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 high humidity or dust.

  • Page 25: Features Of The Disk Array Unit

    The NF2900-SR40E is a high-performance disk array unit designed for the NEC Express5800, NX7000/NX7700, and CX5000 systems. * Ask your sales representative about non-NEC servers (hosts) which are supported and compatible operating systems. Fibre Channel (FC) and SATA disk enclosures (optional) to enable the expansion of the storage capacity of the disk array unit are available.

  • Page 26: Hot Spare Feature

    2.1 Hot Spare Feature Hot Spare disks can be installed in the disk array unit. If a disk drive becomes defective, the data in the defective disk drive is recovered in the spare disk. After the data recovery, the disk drive operates normally while the defective disk is replaced.

  • Page 27: Write Cache Feature

    2.2 Write Cache Feature For RAID levels 5, 6, or 50, the performance of the disk array unit may decrease during the writing of small amounts of data. This is because the previous data and parity data must be read to recalculate the parity.

  • Page 28: Management Software

    NEC Storage Manager also enables you to set the following parameters through the host computer: Setting of the RAID configuration (RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and hot spare disk)

  • Page 29: Raid Configuration

    2.4 RAID Configuration The RAID configuration in the disk array unit can be used in the combinations shown in the table below. RAID level RAID1 RAID5 RAID6 RAID10 RAID50 2x2 6x2 Number of logical drives in 3x2 7x2 6 to 240 5x2, 5x4 configuration 4x2 8x2...

  • Page 30: Names And Roles Of Components

    3. Names and Roles of Components This chapter describes the names and functions of the components in the disk array unit. 3.1 Array Controller (Front) (1) POWER LED (2) SERVICE LED (5) SHUTDOWN switch A front bezel is installed on the front face of the array controller as shown in the figure above. The front bezel 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 bezel.
  • Page 31 (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 encounters an error. The LED flashes during the self-test and initialization process that occurs immediately after the power is turned on.

  • Page 32: Array Controller (Rear)

    3.2 Array Controller (Rear) (1) Power supply for array controller (PS1) (1) Power supply for array controller (PS0) (2) Controller (CONT1) (2) Controller (CONT0) (1) Power supplies for the array controller (PS0/PS1) The power supplies are provided to supply power to the array controller. See Section 3.4"Power Supply for the Array Controller"...

  • Page 33: Battery Backup Unit

    3.3 Battery Backup Unit (1) Battery switch (3) Handle (2) Check terminal (1) Battery switch If the battery switch is set to ON, the battery backup power is supplied to the cache memory at the occurrence of a power interruption. Turn on this switch before the disk array unit is used. The battery switch may not be turned off if the power of the disk array unit is turned off.

  • Page 34: Power Supply For Array Controller

    3.4 Power Supply for the Array Controller (4) POWER GOOD LED (3) Power cooling fan (5) POWER FAIL LED (6) BBU FAIL LED (1) Power plug (2) Power switch (8) Removal protection mechanism (7) Handle Power plug The power plug is intended to supply power to the array controller. Connect the supplied the power cord to the Disk Array power plug and the plug of the power cord to an outlet of 100 VAC power at 50 or 60 Hz.
  • Page 35 Power cooling fan When the power switch is set to ON, a cooling fan is rotating. Ensure that the system chassis ventilating holes are not blocked Install the disk array unit so that the ventilating holes are not blocked. If either or both of the ventilating holes are blocked, the internal temperature of the array controller may increase potentially causing a fault to occur.

  • Page 36: Controller

    3.5 Controller (16) Slot for NF2800 Event Logging Tool (1) Controller cooling fan (FAN0/1) (17) MC ACS LED (8) FC connectors (for connection of host (15) MODEM connector bus adapter) (HP0/HP1/HP2/HP3) (11) LAN LINK LED (L0L/L1L) (12) LAN ACTIVE LED (L0A/L1A) (2) FAN LED (FAN0/FAN1) (13) LAN (9) LinkUP LED (DL0/1, HL0/1/2/3)
  • Page 37 FAULT LED (orange) The FAULT LED lights orange if a fault occurs in the controller. BATTERY BACKUP LED (orange) With no power supplies for the array controller supplying power (as in the case of a power interruption), the BATTERY BACKUP LED lights orange if the cache memory is being maintained by battery backup power.
  • Page 38 These LEDs flash during the self-test or initialization sequence just after power-on. (12) LAN ACTIVE LED (L0A/L1A) The LAN ACTIVE LED lights when the LAN port receives a link pulse from Ethernet. (13) LAN connector The LAN connector is used to connect the controller with the Ethernet port. (14) MNT connector The MNT connector is used for maintenance purposes only.

  • Page 39: De Port (Option) (Nf2900-Sp02E)

    3.6 DE Port (Option) (NF2900-SP02E) (2) LINKUP LED (DL2/DL3) (1) FC connectors (for connection of disk enclosure) (DP2/DP3) FC connector (for connection of a disk enclosure) (DP2/DP3) The FC connectors are used to connect the array controller with the disk enclosure. See Chapter 5"Connection of the Disk Array Unit"...

  • Page 40: 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. Be sure to read Chapter 1 "Notes on Installation and Handling of Disk Array Unit" before installing and connecting the disk array unit.
  • Page 41 Connection of the power cord Always use the NEC approved power cord for the disk array unit. Do not use a power cord that is crimped or under complicated cable connections. Setting of the disk array parameters For setting parameters including RAID level and disk assignment, use the NEC Storage Manager or contact your maintenance service representative.

  • Page 42: Connection Of The Disk Array Unit

    NEC. Also, the length of the cable shall be within the specified range. If a cable not approved by NEC is used or the length of the cable is out of the specified range, data corruption could occur.

  • Page 44: Notes On Connection Of The Disk Array Unit

    Cable length limit It is important to note that exceeding the recommended maximum cable length can significantly impact data integrity. NEC recommends the following cable length limits: FC optical cable for operating the host interface at 1Gbps: Up to [500 m]...

  • Page 45: Connection Of The Disk Array Unit

    5.2 Connection of the Disk Array Unit This section shows recommended connection examples. To make any of the recommended connections, you need to connect two host bus adapters with the host system. Two LC-LC cables (or two SC-SC cables and two FC conversion cables) are necessary for connecting the host bus adapters.
  • Page 46 b) With the host bus adapter connectors of the "SC" type HSSDC-HSSDC cable FC conversion cable + Relay connector + SC-SC cable The FC disk enclosure / SATA disk enclosure is optional. See Section 6.1 "Addition of a Disk Enclosure". Connect the disk array unit with the host unit by using an FC cable in the following procedure.
  • Page 47 Check of the Power Supply Check that the power switch on the disk array unit and those on the host system are set to OFF and the plugs of the power cords are removed from AC outlets. a) Power supply for array controller b) Power supply for the disk enclosure...
  • Page 48 Connection of the disk array unit with a host system a) With the host bus adapter or the FC-AL switch connectors of the "LC" type. Use the available optionally FC cable (NF9320-SJ0xE). Push the connector at either end of the cable into the FC connector (HPx) of the host bus adapter and either controller (CONT0 or CONT1) until a click is heard.
  • Page 49 Connection between array controllers and FC disk enclosures Push the connector of the FC cable (HSSDC-HSSDC) provided with the disk enclosure, or the available optionally FC cable (HSSDC-HSSDC) into the FC connector (DP0) for the disk enclosure of the controller 0 (CONT0) until a click is heard. Push the connector at the other end of the FC cable (HSSDC-HSSDC) into the FC-IN connector on Adapter 0 (ADP0) of the disk enclosure until a click is heard.
  • Page 50 Setting of switches a) Setting of the ENC ID switch on disk enclosure Set the ENC ID by using the ENC ID switch on each adapter. Set the ENC ID so that it is not the same as that of another disk enclosure on the same FC loop.
  • Page 51 Outline of cable connections and settings of the ENC ID switches Sample configuration 1: NF2900-SR40E:1 NF2500-SE42E: 8...
  • Page 52 Sample configuration 1: NF2900-SR40E + NF2900-SP02E NF2500-SE42E:...

  • Page 53: Connection Of The Disk Array Unit As Additional Unit

    For the actual expansion job and system configuration, contact your Service Engineer or NEC trained maintenance service representative who has expert knowledge of the disk array unit. To make any of the sample connections, you need to connect two host bus adapters installed in the host system and two FC-AL switches.
  • Page 54 b) If the host bus adapter connectors and FC-AL switch connectors are of the "SC" type FC conversion cable and SC-SC cable SC-SC cable FC-AL switch FC conversion cable and SC-SC cable FC-AL switch Connect the disk array unit with the host unit by using a FC cable in the following procedure. Check of the power supply Make sure that the power switch of the disk array unit and that of the host unit are set to OFF and that the plugs of the power cords are removed from AC outlets.
  • Page 55 Connection of the disk array unit with the host unit a) If the host bus adapter / FC-AL switch, connectors and FC connectors are of the "LC" type Use the available optionally FC cable (NF9320-SJ0xE). Push the connector at an end of the cable into the FC connector (HPx) of the host bus adapter of either controller (CONT0 or CONT1) until a click is heard.
  • Page 56 Connection of the disk array unit with a disk enclosure Connect a disk enclosure to each of the array controllers. See "(3) Connections between array controllers and disk enclosures" in Section 5.2 for the procedure. Settings of switches Connect the maintenance PC and set an AL-PA for each controller. Also set an enclosure ID by using the ENC ID switch on each disk enclosure.

  • Page 57: Connection Of The Ethernet Cable

    5.4 Connection of an Ethernet Cable To enable configuration changes and fault monitoring for the disk array unit using the NEC Storage Manager management software and the Ethernet, the Ethernet cable must be connected. Installation of the Ethernet cable Connect the available optionally Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector (modular jack).

  • Page 58: Connection Of The Power Cords

    5.5 Connection of Power Cords WARNING Do not concentrate power cords to just a few AC outlets. If so, fire may occur. Do not connect the plug of a power cord to an AC outlet with wet hands. If so, you may be electrically shocked.
  • Page 59 Connection of power cords Make sure that the removal protection mechanism for the power supply of the array controller is placed outward and secured with a fixing screw, as shown in the figure below. Insert the power cord, and then secure the power cord by firmly fitting the power cord stopper into the receptacle of the power cord.
  • Page 60 Connection of power plug Insert the plug of the power cord to an AC outlet. Because the plug has a grounding pin, use an AC outlet with grounding terminals for the connection as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 61: The Addition Of Optional Devices

    With the installation of a DE port NF2900-SP02E, up to 16 disk enclosures and up to 240 disk drives may be installed. Product name: FC disk enclosure NEC Part number: NF2500-SE42E : SATA disk enclosure NEC Part number: NF2500-SE82E Be sure to install disk drives into slots PD00, PD01, PD02, and PD03 of the first FC disk enclosure.
  • Page 62 CONT#0 CONT#1 Host Port Host Port Host Port Host Port Cache Cache Extended Disk Port Extended Disk Port Base Disk Port Base Disk Port DP#3 DP#1 DP#2 Extended DE Extended DE Extended DE Extended DE (FC） (FC or SATA） (FC or SATA） (FC or SATA）...
  • Page 63 (1) Power check Make sure that the power switch of the disk enclosure to be added is set to OFF and the plugs of the power cords are removed from the AC outlet. The power to the disk array and host system may be set to ON; however, it is recommended to do this procedure with the power switches set to OFF.
  • Page 64 (3) Connection between FC/SATA disk enclosures Use the FC cable (HSSDC-HSSDC) provided with the FC/SATA disk enclosure or the available optionally DE cable (NF9120-SJ34E). Push the connector at either end of the cable into the FC-OUT connector on Adapter 0 (ADP0) of the existing disk enclosure until a click is heard. The cable has the same connectors at both ends.
  • Page 65 capacity and rotational speed be used together.
  • Page 66 Check of power supply Confirm that the power switch of the FC/SATA disk enclosure is OFF. Connection of power cords Insert the receptacle of the power cord received with the disk enclosure into the power plug of the power supply of the disk enclosure. Extend the clamp section of the AC cable clamp, fit it to the AC cord, and lock the clamp section lightly.
  • Page 67 The disk array unit will not recognize the disk enclosure just because cabling has been connected between the units. Provide the proper settings for the disk enclosure through the maintenance PC. Or, contact your service engineer or an NEC trained service engineer for assistance in configuring your disk enclosure. See Appendix C for instructions on the use of the maintenance PC.

  • Page 68: Addition Of A De Port

    6.2 Addition of a DE Port CAUTION Note that foreign substances such as water and metal must not get into the product during the following process. Failure to assure this may cause device failure, electric shock, and/or fire to occur. Do not allow the connector terminals to become short-circuited.
  • Page 69 (1) Power check (when the disk array unit is off-powered) Note - when adding a DE port, the disk array unit must be powered off. While the disk array unit is powered off and the [BAT LED] is on, the cache memory may still contain data that needs to be written into the disk drive.
  • Page 70 Removal of blank panel and seal for the DPE connector cover Remove the three screws securing the blank panel of the controller, and then remove the blank panel. In addition, remove the U-shaped seal attached to the upper part of the DPE stack connector. Be sure to keep removed blank panel in a safe place.
  • Page 71 Installation of DE port Install a DE port in the controller. With the screw holes and a space from where the blank panel was removed as reference, place the DE port in the controller. screw hole When you have placed the DE port correctly, push both sides of the connector on the port with your thumbs until fitting in the connector firmly.
  • Page 72 Installation of the controller Open the ejectors of the controller insert the controller into the slot securely. (The lock of the protection shutter that closed when the controller was pulled out is automatically released by inserting the controller.) Connect the cables removed from the controller in ‘Step (3) Removal of cables’ to the mating connectors as before.
  • Page 73 Installing the DE Port into the other controller Install the DE port into the other controller using the procedure described in Steps (2) through (7) above. Updating the Option label On the disk array unit, a label indicating the options available for installation is placed to allow any installed options to be known by an external view.

  • Page 74: Addition Of Cache Memory

    6.3 Addition of Cache Memory CAUTION Note that foreign substances such as water and metal must not get into the product during the following process. Failure to assure this may cause device failure, electric shock, and/or fire to occur. Do not allow the connector terminals to become short-circuited. Do not pour water or liquid on terminals.
  • Page 75 (1) Power check (when the disk array unit is off-powered) Note - when adding cache memory the disk array unit must be powered off. While the disk array unit is powered off and the [BAT LED] is on, the cache memory may still contain data that needs to be written into the disk drive.
  • Page 76 Be careful as this may be hot.
  • Page 77 Installation of cache memory Install additional cache memory in the controller. Perform the following procedure for installing cache memory in the controller: Open the socket levers, and install the cache memory, fitting the two recesses of the cache memory to the protrusions of the socket. Confirm that they are seated properly.
  • Page 78 Installation of the controller Open the ejectors of the controller insert the controller into the slot until it seats securely. (The lock of the protection shutter that closed when the controller was pulled out is automatically released by reinserting the controller.) Connect the cables removed from the controller in ‘Step (3) Removal of Cables’...
  • Page 79 Connection of host unit (for online addition) Connect the host unit to the added controller. Installing into the other controller Install the cache memory into the other controller in the procedure described in ‘Steps (2) through (7)’ above. Updating the Option label On the disk array unit, a label indicating the options available for installation is placed to allow any installed options to be known by an external view.
  • Page 80 Note: The figure above indicates the addition of NF2900-SC01E.

  • Page 81: Handling Of The Disk Array Unit

    7. Handling of the Disk Array Unit This chapter describes how to handle the disk array unit. 7.1 Notes on Handling of Disk Array Unit Note the following regarding the following in use of the disk array unit. Incorrect handling of the disk array unit may cause the unit to become defective and/or data corruption.

  • Page 82: Power On/Off Of The Disk Array Unit

    7.2 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 data to be corrupted, some software to operate incorrectly, and/or the unit to become defective.
  • Page 83 (3) Host system (2) Power switches of array controller (May be turned on at the same time the power switches of disk enclosures are turned on.)
  • Page 84 c) When you power on the disk array unit for the first time, you need to provide an initial setup for the disk array unit by using the maintenance PC. For a detailed setup procedure, see Appendix C "Use of Maintenance PC". Notes on turning off the AC power The disk array unit periodically writes data in the cache memory onto a disk drive.
  • Page 85 NOTES: If you turn off the AC power of disk array unit during a write operation (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 86 (3) Turning off the 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 the AC power". b) Push the SHUTDOWN switch for at least five seconds to write any data remaining in the cache memory onto the disk before turning off the AC power when: you turn off the AC power for any long period –...

  • Page 87: Ld (Logical Disk) Setting Procedure

    When the disk drives are added to the disk array unit, the RAID level and logical disk (LD) must be set appropriately. Set the RAID level and LD (logical disk) by using the " NEC Storage Manager Software", or contact your Service Engineer or NEC trained maintenance service representative who has expert knowledge of the disk array unit for the setting of the RAID level and LD.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    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 89: Troubleshooting Tips

    8.1 Troubleshooting Tips 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 90: Computer Virus Protection

    The logical disk of the disk array unit is Assign the logical disk number appropriately using not assigned. the " NEC Storage Manager software" or contact your service representative. 8.2 Computer Virus A computer virus is a program that is intentionally designed to cause damage to a third party's...

  • Page 91: Indications At Occurrence Of Fault

    8.3 Indications of the Occurrence of a Fault If the disk array unit becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange and also the LED specific for each unit lights to indicate defective unit. The table below shows the relationship between the LED indicating the occurrence of a fault and the defective unit.

  • Page 92: Replacement Of A Controller

    8.4 Replacement of Controller If a controller becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange. In addition, the FAULT LED on the controller lights orange. The defective controller may be replaced with anew one with the power of the disk array unit remaining ON. If a cache memory or DE port installed in the controller becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the relevant array controller and the FAULT LED on the controller are lit.
  • Page 93 3. Set the DIP switch on the new controller for replacement to be the same as that of the defective controller. 4. Open the ejectors of the controller for replacement, insert the controller into the slot until firmly seated. (The lock of the protection shutter that closed when the controller was pulled out is automatically released by inserting the controller.)
  • Page 94 If the controller was replaced with a new one, the system starts using the IP address specified for the new controller. Therefore, a maintenance PC and NEC Storage Manager cannot connect with the old IP address. To connect with a maintenance PC and NEC Storage Manager, perform either of the following procedures: (1) Connect by using the default IP address.

  • Page 95: Replacement Of A Controller Cooling Fan

    8.5 Replacement of a Controller Cooling Fan If a controller cooling fan becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange. In addition, the FAN LED on the corresponding controller lights orange. The defective controller cooling fan may be replaced with the power of the disk array unit remaining ON. <Replacement procedure>...

  • Page 96: Replacement Of A Power Supply For An Array Controller

    8.6 Replacement of a Power Supply for Array Controller If a power supply becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange. In addition, the POWER FAIL LED on the power supply lights orange. The defective power supply may be replaced with the other power supply remaining ON.
  • Page 97 4. Hold the handle of the defective power supply and pull it out. 5. Make sure that the switch of the power supply for replacement is set to OFF and the power cord is removed from the power plug. 6. Slide the removal protection mechanism inward as shown in the figure below and insert the replacement power supply into the slot securely.
  • Page 98 7. Slide the removal protection mechanism outward and fix it with a single screw. Fixing screw When inserting the power supply into the array controller, push it as far as it will go and then secure it with the screw. Incorrect insertion may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 99: Replacement Of A Battery Backup Unit

    8.7 Replacement of a Battery Backup Unit If the battery backup unit becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange. In addition, the BBU FAIL LED on the power supply corresponding to the defective battery backup unit, PS0 for BBU0 or PS1 for BBU1, lights orange. The defective battery backup unit may be replaced with the power supply of the disk array unit remaining ON.
  • Page 100 5. Make sure that the battery switch of the battery backup unit for replacement is set to OFF. 6. Insert the replacement battery backup unit into the slot and secure it with two screws. For the insertion, fit the drop protection claw to the notch on the chassis, slide the unit to the left, and insert it slowly.

  • Page 101: Replacement Of A Disk Drive

    8.8 Replacement of a Disk Drive If a disk drive becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange. In addition, the SERVICE LED on the FC/SATA disk enclosure in which the defective disk drive is installed and the FAULT LED on the defective disk drive are lit orange.
  • Page 102 3. Select the location label having the same location as that of the defective disk drive from the location label sheet that is provided with the replacement disk drive, and then put the label on the replacement disk drive. Location label 4.
  • Page 103 After the disk drive is securely seated, push down the ejector that was opened upward until the lever clicks indicating the installation is complete. When inserting the disk drive into the disk enclosure, push it as far as it will go and then lock the ejector.

  • Page 104: Replacement Of A Power Supply For A Disk Enclosure

    8.9 Replacement of Power Supply for Disk Enclosure If a power supply for the disk enclosure becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange. In addition, the SERVICE LED on the FC/SATA disk enclosure in which the defective power supply is installed and the POWER FAULT LED on the defective power supply are lit orange.
  • Page 105 2. Pushing the protrusion on the AC clamp, as shown in the figure below, releases the lock. Remove the AC clamp from the power cord. Then, pull out the receptacle of the power cord from the power plug of the power supply for the disk enclosure. Cable clamp Release Protrusion...
  • Page 106 When the ejector turns by 90º, pull out the defective power supply. When the defective power supply comes out, guide it with both hands and slowly remove it. 4. Confirm that the power switch of the new power supply for the disk enclosure is OFF and the power cord is disconnected from the power plug.
  • Page 107 5. With the ejector pulled toward you, hold the new power supply for the disk enclosure with both hands and insert it into the slot. 6. Push the protrusion (shown in the figure) of the ejector to turn the ejector and push in the new power supply.
  • Page 108 7. Strongly push the ejector (the part indicated by the arrow in the figure) until the new power supply for the disk enclosure is seated properly, and secure the ejector with the screw. When inserting the power supply for the disk enclosure into the disk enclosure, push it as far as it will go and then secure it with the screws.

  • Page 109: Replacement Of An Adapter

    8.10 Replacement of an Adapter If an adapter becomes defective, the SERVICE LED on the array controller lights orange. In addition, the SERVICE LED on the disk enclosure in which the defective adapter is installed and the FAULT LED on the defective adapter are lit orange. The defective adapter may be replaced while the powers of the array controller and disk enclosure remain ON.
  • Page 110 4. Set the ENC ID of the replacement adapter to be the same as that of the defective adapter. Before replacing the adapter, make sure that the ENC ID switch of the adapter for replacement is set to the same value as that of the defective adapter. If the adapter is installed with a different ENC ID setting , a link failure may occur in the worst case.
  • Page 111 7. Strongly push the ejector (the part indicated by the arrow in the figure) until the adapter is seated properly, and secure the ejector with the screw. When inserting the adapter into the disk enclosure, push it as far as it will go and then secure it with the screws.

  • Page 112: Location Of Model Name And Serial Numbers

    8.11 Model Name and Serial Numbers locations The model name and serial number of the disk array unit are shown at the locations in the figure below. Manufacturing number label of array controller Manufacturing number label of controller Manufacturing number label of battery backup unit Manufacturing number label of power supply for array controller...

  • Page 113: Preparations Before Contacting Technical Supportl

    Contact your local government for details. The controllers contain lithium batteries. You are to dispose of the lithium batteries as required by local regulations. Ask your NEC sales representative or maintenance service representative for details.

  • Page 114: Product Specifications

    9. Product Specifications 9.1 Basic Specifications of the Disk Array Unit The table below shows the basic specifications of the disk array unit. Hot spare feature Provided Host interface specification FC-AL [Optical] Data transfer rate of host interface 400 MB/S or 200 MB/S or 100 MB/S Disk drive interface specification FC-AL [Copper]...

  • Page 115: Optional Components

    9.2 Optional Components The table below shows the optional components available for the disk array unit. Product name Remarks NF2900-SP02E DE port For 2 controllers 1GB ×4, 4GB → 8GB NF2900-SC01E Cache memory 2GB ×8, 4GB → 16GB NF2900-SC02E Cache memory 2GB ×8, 8GB →...

  • Page 116: Environmental Conditions

    9.3 Environmental Specifications The table below shows the environmental specifications of the disk array unit. Operating Non-Operating Ambient temperature 5°C to 40°C –10°C to 60°C Relative humidity 10% to 80% 5% to 80% Allowable vibration level 0.25 G 0.5 G Without condensation The Non-Operating condition includes units packaged in original shipping carton s and stored units.

  • Page 117: Appendix A Features Of The Disk Array Unit

    3. Logical Disk Capacity 3.1 Arbitrary Logical Disk Capacity An arbitrary logical disk capacity can be bound by using the NEC Storage Manager software. To bind logical disks, enter the capacity in GBs (M=1024^3). See "Individual Settings (Bind/Unbind of Logical Disks)" in "NEC Storage Series Configuration Guide"...

  • Page 118: Access Control

    (HBA) or each port. Dedicated software (AccessControl - NEC Storage S2900), which is purchased separately, is necessary for using the access control feature. For details on the usage, refer to the User's Guide provided with the software.

  • Page 119: Remote Data Replication

    This feature creates the replication of a logical disk between units. To create the replication, the source logical disk must have the same capacity as the destination disk. To use this feature, the specific software "Remote DataReplication - NEC Storage S2900" sold separately is required. Refer to the User's Guide provided with the software.

  • Page 120: Notes On The Use Of Dynamicdatareplication/ Remote Datareplication

    If a host containing several kinds of operating systems is connected to one port, use“ACCESS CONTROL WWN mode”. The OS type can be set with the "Configuration Setting" utility of NEC Storage Manager. In the WWN mode, use "LD Set Type" froom within NEC Storage Manager to specify the OS.

  • Page 121: Nec Storage Software

    To use the disk array unit, release the license lock using the license code that is provided with the" NEC Storage BaseProduct - NEC Storage S2900" During the installation of the disk array unit. license code is provided the" - Before the disk array unit can be used, the license lock must be released by using the license code provided with NEC Storage BaseProduct.

  • Page 122: Snap Shot

    The following specific software (available optionally) is necessary for using the Snap Fhot feature. NEC Storage S2500/S1500 contains the Dynamic Data Replication and Snap Shot as paired package. For details on the usage, refer to the User's Guide provided with the software.

  • Page 123: Appendix B Installation Procedure

    POOL. Select the capacity carefully because the unused area remaining may affect the performance of the RAID. See "3. Logical Disk Capacity" in Appendix A for details. See "Individual Settings (Bind/Unbind of Logical Disks)" in "NEC Storage Series Configuration Guide" for the use of the management software, NEC Storage Manager.

  • Page 124: Appendix C Use Of A 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 port is used by the NEC Storage Manager.)
  • Page 125 ・ The correct IP Address has been entered into the PC. ・ The proper “proxy” is used by Internet Explorer After checking these items, attempt to connect, again. If the condition has not cleared, contact your service personnel. S2900 Select [Option].

  • Page 126: Configuration

    S2900 Enter "DE" in "1.Password." (Uppercase letters must be entered.) , then press Set .The browser is then updated. 1.2 Configuration This section describes the items to be set on the "4.Configuration" screen. 1.2.1 Control Configuration Select "4.Configuration" → "1.Control Configuration." Then set the following items.

  • Page 127: Port Configuration

    Network Property first. This can be any value of up to 32 ASCII characters. User Code User code Set the user code used by the ALIVE feature of the NEC Storage Manager software. 1.2.2 Port Configuration Select "4.Configuration" → "4.Port Configuration." Then set the following items.

  • Page 128: Fc Port Configuration

    1.2.3 FC Port Configuration Select "4.Configuration" → "5.FC Port Configuration" to set the following items. When WWN is not defined When WWN is defined...
  • Page 129 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 Select "2" or "3." Mode Indicates the bit meaning on the screen (with a hexadecimal number). The following two modes can be set currently.
  • Page 130 Table 1.2.1 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 you 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 131 Table 1.2.2 Additional Rules on Switch Value (Loop ID) Applicable HOST (OS) Additional loop ID rule ACOS connection port Basic value: 1Fh. Set to –1 if loop duplication occurs. NX connection port Basic value: 0Fh. Set to –1 if loop duplication occurs. Windows NT4.0/Windows2000 Basic value: 10h.

  • Page 132: Resource Configuration

    1.2.4 Resource Configuration Select "4.Configuration" → "6.Resource Configuration" to set the following items. When there is no configuration information in the system disk. When there is configuration information in the system disk. (after operation) The screen can be used to set the resource type. On the DE columns, set the locations of all installed DEs (disk enclosures).
  • Page 133 DE08 DE09 DE04 DE05 DE07 DE06 DE01 DE00 DE03 DE02 DE Location View...

  • Page 134: Network Properties

    1.2.5 Network Property Select "4.Configuration" → "7.Network Property" to set the following items.
  • Page 135 Set the network property. For the network control parts #0 and #1, the same values are set. CONT#0/CONT#1 Select the CONT whose settings are to be viewed. SELECT After the selection, click SELECT to determine it. COPY1->0/COPY0->1 Set the network properties having been set to 1 or 0 are set to either all 0s or all 1s and save the values.

  • Page 136: Confirmation Of Unit Setup

    2. Confirmation of Unit Setup Make sure that all the disk drives are started ( READY LEDs lit) and the POWER LEDs on the front faces of both the Disk Array Unit and the Disk Enclosure are lit. Also make sure that the SVP/DIR LED on the rear face of the Disk Array Unit blinks.

  • Page 137: Confirmation Of Base Product Setting

    Port Name Port name (setting value) AL_PA AL_PA status value NPORT ID NPORT ID status value Mode The set information is displayed with characters. Node Name xxxxb yyyyb zzh vvvvvvh (factory setting) Format defined in the specifications: IEEE Extended format (xxxxb=0010b、yyyyb=0000b、zzh=00h) 2.2 Confirmation of Base Product Setting Select [2.Condition] →...

  • Page 138: Activation On Modification Of Fc Port Configuration

    Activation on Modification of FC Port Configuration If any of the items described in "1.3.4.3 FC Port Configuration" is modified, 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. Next, check the port(s) to be selected newly to set them online. Set the on/off status of the host ports on the CONT card.

  • Page 139: Appendix D Installing Unit Into A Rack

    Installing theUnit into a Rack Appendix D 1. Installing a Rack-mount Kit (Accessory) in an 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) 1.1 Installing Unit with a New Universal Rack Mount Kit...
  • Page 140 the holes on the front of the rack. Insert the provided screw into the hole at the bottom to secure the rail. If the two small-head screws are provided, use them (as shown in the right figure below). Insert 1U partition mark 1U partition mark Set screw Set screw...
  • Page 141 4. Pull the inner toward you and push the top and bottom projections into the angle holes. Inner Insert 5. 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 142 6. On the right side of the rack, install the other rail in the same procedure. 7. 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 143: Installing Unit On Universal Rack Mount Kit

    1.2 Installing Unit with a Universal Rack Mount Kit Installation of Rails NOTE: There are two types of rails, one for angle holes on a rack and the other for round holes. See the proper procedure depending on the type of the rail you use. Each of 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 144: Angle Hole Fitting Rail

    1.2.1 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. 8. 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 145 10. 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 11. Insert the top and bottom projections into the angle holes on the front of the rack. Insert Enlarged view of encircled part...
  • Page 146 12. 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 13. Pull the inner toward you and push the top and bottom projections into the angle holes. Inner Insert Insert...
  • Page 147 14. 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 148 15. On the right side of the rack, install the other rail in the same procedure. 16. 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...
  • Page 149 17. 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 18. 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 150: Round Hole Fitting Rail

    1.2.2 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. 19. 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 151 21. Remove the flush screw (1) enclosed by a circle in the figure below. 22. 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...
  • Page 152 23. 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 153 Drive the four flush screws loosened in step 1 and removed in step 3 securely. 25. On the right side of the rack, install the other rail in the same procedure.
  • Page 154 26. 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 27. Lift the unit, put the rear section on the rails, and push it into the rack. NOTE: The unit is very heavy.
  • Page 155 28. 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...

  • Page 156: Installing Unit Into An Hp Rack

    2. Installing Unit into an HP Rack NOTE: There are old and new types of HP racks. To install the unit into 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 157 30. 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 158 32. While holding the rail, tighten the set screw (M4 screw). Set screw 33. 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...
  • Page 159 34. 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 35. Firmly tighten the four flush screws. Flat head screw...
  • Page 160 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 161: Installation Of Unit

    2.2 Installation of Unit 36. Using the same procedure explained above, install the right rail. 37. 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 162: Installing Unit Into A Sun Storedge Rack

    3. Installing Unit into a 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. 3.1 Installation of Rails 39. Temporarily tighten two set screws (#10-32UNF) at both ends of the front frame that corresponds to the unit installation location.
  • Page 163 40. Hook each rail fitting the round hole in the rail onto the screws in step 1, and temporarily secure it. Screw Round hole 41. Move to the rear of the rack, and firmly secure each rail with two set screws (#10-32UNF). Set screw...

  • Page 164: Installation Of Unit

    3.2 Installation of Unit 42. 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. 43. 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 165: Installing Unit On An Express Old-Type Rack

    4. Installing Unit into an NEC 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.

  • Page 166: Installing The Rack Mount Kit

    4.1 Installing the Rack Mount Kit Install the rack mount kit into the rack as shown in the figure.

  • Page 167: Installation Of Unit

    4.2 Installation of Unit 44. 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. 45. 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 168: Cable Wiring

    5. Cable Wiring After installing the required number of units on the rack, go to the rear of the rack and provide the proper cable wiring. Pass cable ties through the cable clamp for 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 as per the notes below.

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