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1U Server
Installation and Service Manual
P/N 620-000276-000
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  • Page 1 1U Server Installation and Service Manual P/N 620-000276-000 REV A...
  • Page 2 McDATA either owns or has the right to license the computer software programs described in this document. McDATA Corporation retains all rights, title and interest in the computer software programs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General ...................... 1-1 Electrical....................1-2 Environmental..................1-2 Physical Dimensions ................1-2 Unpack, Inspect, and Install the 1U Server ..........1-2 1U Server Rear Access Connectors ............1-4 Configure Network Addresses ..............1-4 Configure Private LAN Addresses ............1-5 Configure Public LAN Addresses (Optional) ........1-5 Configure Server Information...............
  • Page 4 Contents Remove the 1U Server ................2-4 Install the 1U Server ................2-5 Remove and Replace the Hard Drive ............2-5 Determine Which Hard Drive Has Failed ........... 2-5 Remove the Hard Drive................2-6 Install the Hard Drive ................2-7 Restore New Hard Drive................
  • Page 5 Figures 1U Server Rear Panel Connections ............1-4 1U Server Front View ................. 1-10 1U Server Front Panel Indicators ............. 1-11 Rear View ....................1-12 IMSM Showing the Volume as Degraded (Advanced Mode) ....2-6 Remove Hard Drive ..................2-6 Install Hard Drive ..................
  • Page 6 Figures 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 7 Tables Rear Access KVM and LAN Connections ..............1-4 1U Server Front (Connectors, Indicators, and Ports) ........... 1-10 1U Server Rear (Parts and Locations) ..............1-12 Error LED Indicators ....................2-1 Status Indicators ......................2-2 Parts Catalog List ......................2-9...
  • Page 8 Tables viii 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 9: Preface

    This manual provides the information required to install and prepare the 1U Server for configuration to operate in an equipment cabinet. NOTE: In this information unit, the 1U Server is referred to as the server. This publication is intended for trained service representatives...
  • Page 10 Any modification or change made to the product without explicit approval from McDATA, by means of a written endorsement or through published literature, invalidates the service contract and voids the warranty agreement with McDATA.
  • Page 11 Preface Brouiller (NMB) electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements as set forth in ICES/NMB-003, Issue 4. • This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. • Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. United States and Canada UL Certification The C-UL-US mark on the product indicates compliance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Standards...
  • Page 12 McDATA does not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements of any of these directives resulting from a non-recommended or non-authorized modification to the product.
  • Page 13 Preface Australia and New Zealand C-Tick Mark The Australia and New Zealand regulatory compliance mark (C-Tick mark) on the product indicates compliance with regulatory requirements for EMC (for information technology equipment) as set forth by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the Radio Spectrum Management Group (RSM) of New Zealand.
  • Page 14 The Russian Gosudarstvennyi Standart (GOST) mark on the product indicates compliance with regulatory requirements for safety and EMC (for information technology equipment) as authorized and accredited by the State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Certification. 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 15 Preface South African SABS Certification The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) mark on the product indicates compliance with regulatory requirements for safety and EMC (for information technology equipment) as authorized and accredited by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
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  • Page 22: Safety Notices And Labels

    ATTENTION! Read and comply with the safety notices before installing or servicing the product. Translated safety notices are in the McDATA Product Safety Notices (620-000247) publication, which is provided with this product.
  • Page 23 Preface When servicing the switch, follow these practices: General Precautions • Always use correct tools. • Always use correct replacement parts. • Keep all paperwork up to date, complete, and accurate. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive components and FRUs are ESD Precautions present in the product.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Installation

    Installation Overview The 1U Server is the recommended hardware platform for storage network management software, Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager (EFCM). The latest version of EFCM (or the OEM version) is shipped pre-loaded on the 1U Server, which exceeds the minimum recommended hardware platform for EFCM.

  • Page 26: Electrical

    Server, you will need access to a keyboard video monitor (KVM) as there is no entry pad nor display on the 1U Server. (The KVM is not supplied with the 1U Server.) The KVM can be plugged into keyboard and video connectors on the 1U Server for access. (See for locations.) Additionally, some cabinets may already contain an installed KVM drawer...
  • Page 27 Unpack, Inspect, and Install the 1U Server 3. Perform one of the following: • For a cabinet installation, open the rack-mount kit and inspect the contents. Refer to the packing list and verify all parts are delivered. Install the management server in the equipment cabinet. Refer to the Rack Mount Kit for 1 U Products, Installation Instructions, P/N 958-000316.

  • Page 28: 1U Server Rear Access Connectors

    Configure Server on page 1-6. Information If the 1U Server is installed on a public LAN, the default password for the server and the following transmission control protocol internet protocol (TCP/IP) network information must be changed to conform to the customer LAN addressing plan: •...

  • Page 29: Configure Private Lan Addresses

    IP address and subnet address from the customer. When accessing EFCM, which is pre-loaded on the 1U Server, if the default IP address was changed, the customer will need to enter the new IP address of the 1U Server to view SAN information.

  • Page 30: Configure Server Information

    The gateway addresses are the addresses of the local router for the corporate intranet. NOTE: Since the customer will use EFCM, which is pre-loaded, on the 1U Server, the customer may want to use a computer name that reflects the purpose of the server such as EFCM_server.

  • Page 31: Configure Gateway And Dns Server Addresses

    Configure Windows Operating System Users Configure Gateway and DNS Server Addresses To configure gateway and DNS server IP addresses for the private LAN connection (LAN 2) and public LAN connection (LAN 1): 1. With the attached KVM, at the Windows desktop, click Start at the left side of the task bar (bottom of the desktop), then sequentially select Settings, Control Panel, and Local Area Network Connections.

  • Page 32: Add A New User

    1. With an attached KVM, at the Windows desktop, click Start at the left side of the task bar (bottom of the desktop), then sequentially select Settings, Control Panel, and Date/Time. The Date/Time Properties dialog box displays with the Date & Time page open. 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 33: Accessing Efcm

    To view SAN information through a user interface, you must log in to the EFCM Server on the 1U Server through a Client. Once you log onto to the EFCM Server from the EFCM Client, review the EFC Manager Software User Manual, for more installation and operation details.

  • Page 34: Operating The 1U Server

    Operating the 1U Server Operating the 1U Server Refer to Table 1-2, 1U Server Front (Connectors, Indicators, and Figure 1-2, Front Panel Ports), View, and Figure 1-3, 1U Server Front Panel Indicators. The 1U 1U Server Front Server provides the following parts, indicators, and connectors from the front...

  • Page 35: 1U Server Front Panel Indicators

    Operating the 1U Server Table 1-2 1U Server Front (Connectors, Indicators, and Ports) (Continued) Location Item Description NMI LED Non Maskable Interrupt (NMI) PCI bus failure LED. See Chapter 2, Error Indicators for more information. Reset switch LED Status indicator for System. See Chapter 2, Error Indicators more information.

  • Page 36: Rear Panel

    Operating the 1U Server The 1U Server provides the following parts, indicators, and connectors from Rear Panel the rear of the unit: Table 1-3 1U Server Rear (Parts and Locations) Location Item Description Power Supply Power supply and fan VGA adapter...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Maintenance

    Maintenance Error Indicators The following error indicators are provided: Table 2-1 Error LED Indicators Color Condition Description Power Green Power on. Green Blinking Power saving mode (sleeping) Power is off. Status Green System ready Amber Blinking System is ready but operating with degraded performance due to memory or CPU failure.

  • Page 38: Status Indicators

    EFC Manager Software User Manual, 620-000170. Ensure that a backup directory for all SAN managed data has been set within EFCM and specified to a user defined location on the network or the 1U Server 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 39: Irestore San Managed Data

    Recommended Backup and Restore Process supplied CD/RW-DVD drive. The backup location is set in EFCM from the SAN menu, Options, Backup Output Directory. Once the backup feature has been configured, data is automatically backed up to the specified backup directory location.

  • Page 40: Remove And Replace The 1U Server

    (overheating). NOTE: When replacing the 1U Server because of the one above errors, you will need to remove both hard drives from the original server as these hard drives will be installed in the replacment server.

  • Page 41: Install The 1U Server

    4. Attach all cables and power on the server. NOTE: You can use the rack mount brackets that were installed previously and you will only need to install the slide rails onto the 1U Server and then install the 1U Server into the cabinet.

  • Page 42: Remove The Hard Drive

    Follow these steps: 1. Pull the hard drive handle forward and out. The hard drive will move out from the slot as shown in Figure 2-2. 2. Remove the hard drive. Remove Hard Drive Figure 2-2 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 43: Install The Hard Drive

    Remove and Replace the Hard Drive Install the Hard Drive You can install a hard drive while the server is operating and without powering off the unit. ATTENTION! The RAID configuration has been preset at the factory and any attempt to modify the settings may void the system warranty.

  • Page 44: Hard Drive To Be Rebuilt

    Missing Status. Figure 2-5 shows the percent complete of the hard drive rebuilding (mirroring) process. IMSC showing the Rebuild process Figure 2-5 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...

  • Page 45: Operating System Recovery

    If an operating system malfunction cannot be repaired, follow these steps to restore the 1U Server to the factory value using the restore image. 1. Restart the 1U Server 2. Press F11 when you see the "Press F11 for Acronis Startup Recovery Manager"...
  • Page 46 Parts Catalog 2-10 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...
  • Page 47 Index default Windows password user name password default Windows RoHS safety general precautions i-xxiii user name default Windows Windows default password user name...
  • Page 48 Index 1U Server Installation and Service Manual...

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