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- Page 1 P R O F I L E X P P F C 5 0 0 / E F I B R E C H A N N E L R A I D S T O R A G E S Y S T E M I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l P r i n t e d i n U S A G r a s s Va l l e y G r o u p I n c .
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Page 2: December
The License Agreement terms of the license are contained on the package containing the backup disks, or a copy may be obtained from your local licensed Grass Valley Group dealer. Revision Status Rev Date... - Page 3 The right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice is reserved, and the reader should in all cases consult GRASS VALLEY GROUP INC. to determine whether any such changes have been made.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Using the Profile XP Documentation Set ...............11 Manual Descriptions ......................12 How this manual is organized..................13 Getting more information ....................14 On-line manuals ......................14 Grass Valley Group Product Support .................15 Chapter 1 About the PFC 500/E PFC500/E components ......................18 Chassis..........................18 Midplane ........................20 Front door ........................21... - Page 6 Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage ............42 Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)............43 Precautions when removing, installing, or storing CRUs..........43 Replacing or adding a disk module ..................44 Removing an RC or an RC filler module ................49 Installing or removing the RC memory module ..............51 Installing an RC or an RC filler module ................
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Page 7: Safety Summaries
Safety Summaries General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read the General Safety summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system. -
Page 8: Safety Terms And Symbols
Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This These terms may appear in this manual: Manual WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property. -
Page 9: Certifications And Compliances
Certifications and Compliances Canadian Certified Canadian approval includes the products and power cords appropriate for Power Cords use in the North America power network. All other power cords supplied are approved for the country of use. FCC Emission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Control Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 10 Manufacturer’s This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Declaration of requirements of European Community Council Directives 89/336/EEC Conformity and 73/23/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility and product safety respectively. ATTENTION This product has been designed and certified to comply with certain regulatory requirements pertaining to Information Technology Equipment.
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Page 11: Preface
Preface About this manual This manual explains how to install the Profile XP Fibre Channel RAID Storage Chassis and RAID Expansion Chassis (PFC 500/E), and how to replace and add customer-replaceable units (CRUs). If you are a technical service person who will install and service the PFC 500/E, you should read this manual. -
Page 12: Manual Descriptions
Manual Descriptions • (for your Profile XP Model) This guide provides step-by-step Installation Guide instructions for installing the Profile XP Media Platform using factory default settings for all record/play channels. Factory default settings are indicated within the guide. After installing the Profile XP system using this installation guide, you can refer to this Profile XP System Guide to customize system settings for your installation. -
Page 13: How This Manual Is Organized
How this manual is organized How this manual is organized The PFC 500/E Instruction Manual is organized around the tasks you’ll be performing to install and service your Fibre Channel RAID Storage System. You can see this reflected in the chapter titles chosen for this manual. The following identifies and describes the chapters included in this manual: Chapter 1 - About the PFC 500/E Introduces the Profile XP Fibre Channel RAID Storage Chassis (PFC500) and the... -
Page 14: Getting More Information
Getting more information In addition to printed documents, Profile XP product information is available in on-line manuals. Use these as additional sources for information. On-line manuals Electronic versions of the following manuals are located on the system drive of your Profile XP Media Platform and on the Profile XP software CD-ROM. -
Page 15: Grass Valley Group Product Support
On-line manuals Grass Valley Group Product Support You can get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new problems by contacting our Product Support Group. United States and Canada Monday–Friday 5:30AM–5:00PM Pacific Time (800) 547-8949 Europe Monday–Friday 9:00AM–5:30PM... - Page 16 2 December 1999 PFC 500/E Instruction Manual...
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Page 17: About The Pfc500/E
Chapter About the PFC500/E This chapter introduces the Profile XP Fibre Channel RAID Storage Chassis. Topics are : • PFC500/E components • Enclosure • RAID Controllers (RCs) • Disk modules • Power supplies • Drive fan pack • Configurations The PFC 500 is an intelligent, highly available, high performance, high capacity storage system that uses a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) as its interconnect interface. -
Page 18: Pfc500/E Components
Chapter 1 About the PFC500/E PFC500/E components The PFC 500/E components are: • A sheet-metal chassis with a midplane and front door • One or two RAID controllers (PFC500 only) • One or two Link Control cards (PFC500E only) • As many as ten Fibre Channel disk modules •... - Page 19 Chassis Front panel with door removed for clarity. Front panel * n is the chassis address (CA) set on the front panel at PFC500 installation. It must be set to 0 for a . All other CA PFC500 values are invalid for a .
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Page 20: Midplane
Chapter 1 About the PFC500/E Power supply in slot A Power supply in slot B Power cord connectors Disk module status lights PFC 500/E status lights (two per module) Chassis address switch Disk Disk System Chassis (not visible with Power Active address lights door closed) -
Page 21: Front Door
Front door Front door Locking latch with key The front door has a locking latch and an EMI shield. The latch is a push button with a removable locking key that you can use in any PFC500 or PFC500E. When the door is open, you can remove or install disk modules. -
Page 22: Disk Modules
Chapter 1 About the PFC500/E Each RC has two status lights visible from the rear of the PFC500/E. For the meaning of these lights, see “Monitoring PFC500/E status” on page 40. Storage-system read caching requires one RC, and mirrored storage-system write caching requires two RCs. -
Page 23: Power Supplies (Pss)
Power supplies (PSs) Power supplies (PSs) On/Off switch and circuit breaker Ac line cord connector Latch Active light (green) Check light (amber) Cooling Check light (amber) The power supplies are located behind the drive fan pack. With two power supplies, the top supply is installed inverted with respect to the bottom supply. -
Page 24: Drive Fan Pack
Chapter 1 About the PFC500/E Drive fan pack Check light (amber) Latches Latches The drive fan pack cools the disk modules and RCs in the PFC500. The drive fan pack contains three fans that draw ambient room air through the front door, across the drive modules, and through the midplane and power supplies. -
Page 25: Installing A Pfc500/E
Chapter Installing a PFC500/E This chapter describes the Profile XP Fibre Channel RAID Storage Chassis (PFC500/E) installation requirements and procedures. Major topics are: • Requirements • Rack mounting a PFC500/E • PFC500/E powerup and initialization • PFC500/E powerdown • Binding disk modules into groups Requirements This section explains site, cabling, and addressing requirements. -
Page 26: Cabling Requirements
Chapter 2 Installing a PFC500/E Cabling requirements You mst use copper cables for the FC-AL connections between the RCs and the server adapters or hubs. You should use a common ground distribution grid for all interconnected devices. IMPORTANT: You must use a copper cable only (not an optical cable) to connect a PFC500 to a PFC500E. -
Page 27: Installing A Pfc500/E In A Cabinet
Installing a PFC500/E in a cabinet Installing a PFC500/E in a cabinet The cabinet in which you will install the PFC500/E(s) must have a full earth ground to provide reliable grounding. Also, the cabinet should have its own switchable power distribution. - Page 28 Chapter 2 Installing a PFC500/E The following illustration shows the baselines of different devices in a cabinet. Pre drilled holes for 1/2in rail installation 5/8in Baseline of next device 5/8in 6.5U 1/2in 5/8in 5/8in 1/2in 5/8in 5/8in 1/2in 5/8in Baseline of next device 5/8in 3.5U 1/2in...
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Page 29: Attaching The Mounting Rails
Attaching the mounting rails Attaching the mounting rails Once you have determined the positions for the mounting rails, you can attach them to the cabinet. Each rail has threaded nuts on its front flange. You can install any rail in a U-aligned or U-nonaligned position. -
Page 30: Sliding Pfc500/E Onto Rails
Chapter 2 Installing a PFC500/E 2. Attach the rails to the middle channel, as shown next. Push the rail away from the middle channel and slide clip nuts onto the channel, into the channel holes that align with the rail holes. The surface of the channel you use depends on the type of rail. - Page 31 Sliding PFC500/E onto rails 3. Open the PFC500/E front door as shown here. CAUTION: Do not force the door open. If the door snaps off the hinges, re-install it by positioning it at a angle to the chassis and snapping it into the hinge openings. If the door is locked •...
- Page 32 Chapter 2 Installing a PFC500/E 5. Close the PFC500/E front door, as shown here. IMPORTANT: The door must be closed for EMI compliance. Open the door only to service the PFC 500/E. A. Raise the door until it latches into place. B.
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Page 33: Setting Addresses And Connecting Cables
Setting addresses and connecting cables Setting addresses and connecting cables You must now set FC-AL address ID on the RAID controllers, set the chassis ID, connect Fibre Channel cables, and connect power cables. Refer to the Profile XP System Guide for the settings required for your installation. 1. - Page 34 Chapter 2 Installing a PFC500/E RC FC-AL address ID switches For address ID Set top switch to Set bottom switch to 3. Set the PFC 500’s chassis address (CA) switch to 0 using the tip of a pen or a paper clip as shown in the following illustration.
- Page 35 Setting addresses and connecting cables 4. Reinstall each RC in its slot as shown below. A. Pull up the latch on the RC. B. Align the RC with the guide on the slot. C. Gently slide the RC into the slot. Latch up D.
- Page 36 Chapter 2 Installing a PFC500/E 6. From the back of the cabinet, plug the ac line cord into each power supply and turn on the supply’s power, as shown next. ac inlet Top power supply Bottom power supply Channel Channel ac inlet ac power cord (right-angle plug)
- Page 37 Setting addresses and connecting cables 8. Attach the Fibre Channel cable from the Profile XP Media Platform Fibre Channel Disk board to the RC’s A port. Use a copper cable as shown here IMPORTANT: Do not leave an unused (that is, dangling) cable connected to an RC port because it may cause excess noise on the loop.
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Page 38: Pfc500/E Powerup And Initialization
Chapter 2 Installing a PFC500/E 11. To connect additional PFC 500Es, attach a copper cable between the PFC500E’s LCC EXP connector and the next PFC 500E’s PRI (primary) connector. If this PFC500E and the next PFC 500E have a second LCC, repeat this step for the second LCC. -
Page 39: Chapter 3 Servicing And Upgrading A Pfc500/E
During normal PFC500/E operation, all compartments should contain either a module or filler, and the front door should be closed. This ensures EMI compliance and proper air flow (cooling) within the unit. The following CRUs are available from Grass Valley Group. Description Part Number... -
Page 40: Monitoring Pfc500/E Status
Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E Monitoring PFC500/E status Status lights on the PFC500/E and its CRUs indicate error conditions. These lights are visible outside the PFC 500/E. Some lights are visible from the front, and others from the back. The following figure and table describes the status lights. IMPORTANT: The PFC500 chassis address must be set to 0 (zero) Disk module status lights PFC 500/E status lights... - Page 41 Monitoring PFC500/E status Status lights visible at the back of the PFC500/E Light Quantity Color Meaning Active 1 per RC Green On when the RC is powered up. RC Check 1 per RC Amber On when either the RC or a Fibre Channel connection is faulty.
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Page 42: Handling Crus
Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E Handling CRUs This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures you must follow when removing, installing, and storing CRUs. Power issues and CRUs The PFC500/E is designed for continuous operation and to be hot repairable. It should always be powered up. -
Page 43: Emergency Procedures (Without An Esd Kit)
Precautions when removing, installing, or storing • To use an ESD wristband , attach the clip of the ESD wristband (strap) to any bare (unpainted) metal on the PFC500/E chassis; then put the wristband around your wrist with the metal button against your skin. Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit) In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following procedures to reduce the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by ensuring that your body and the... -
Page 44: Replacing Or Adding A Disk Module
Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E Replacing or adding a disk module >>> CAUTION: You can destroy a storage system beyond recovery if you move the wrong drive. The system operator or service person can move a disk module with the following cautions: •... - Page 45 Replacing or adding a disk module 3. To unlock and open the front door CAUTION: Do not force the door open. If the door snaps off the hinges, re-install it by positioning it at a angle to the chassis and snapping it into the hinge openings. If the door is locked •...
- Page 46 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E To remove a disk filler module Locate the slot where you want to install the disk module, and remove the filler module, as shown next. Latch A. Grasp the disk filler module’s handle so that your thumb is on the latch.
- Page 47 Replacing or adding a disk module To install a disk or filler module 1. Gently insert the disk module as follows: Latch A. Grasp the disk or filler module’s handle. B. Align the module with the guides in the slot. C.
- Page 48 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E To close and lock the front door A. Raise the door until it latches into place. B. If desired, lock the door as follows: • Insert the key into the door latch. • Turn the key 180 Latch Latch 2 December 1999...
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Page 49: Removing An Rc Or An Rc Filler Module
Removing an RC or an RC filler module Removing an RC or an RC filler module >>> CAUTION: Handle an RC gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a faulty RC until you have a replacement module or filler module available. IMPORTANT: A PFC500 must have at least one RC installed while it is powered up. - Page 50 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E 2. Remove the RC or RC filler module from its slot as shown here. Latch up A. Pull up the latch on the RC. B. Grasp the RC and gently pull it out of the slot Continue to the next section to install the memory on the RC.
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Page 51: Installing Or Removing The Rc Memory Module
Installing or removing the RC memory module Installing or removing the RC memory module Although you RC is equipped with the required amount of memory, you may need to upgrade the memory in the future. Use these intructions to remove or add memory modules. - Page 52 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E A. Use your thumbs to push out on the locking tabs, and use your Locking tab fingers to push the DIMM forward until it releases from the tabs. Locking tab B. Lift the module out of the connector, and Alignment notch place it in its own...
- Page 53 Installing or removing the RC memory module Locking tab A. Lift the module out of its antistatic packaging Alignment notch and place the module into the connector. B. Ensure that the alignment notch is correctly oriented. Locking tab C. Use your fingers to push out on the locking tabs, and use your thumbs to push the...
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Page 54: Installing An Rc Or An Rc Filler Module
Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E Installing an RC or an RC filler module IMPORTANT: If you are installing a new/add-on/replacement RC, ensure that the RC memory has been installed before proceeding to install the RC. Each RC requires a unique FC-AL address ID on the loop to communicate with the Profile XP Media Platform. - Page 55 Installing an RC or an RC filler module 2. Gently insert the RC or RC filler module as shown below. Latch up A. Pull up the latch on the RC. B. Align the RC with the guide on the slot. C.
- Page 56 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E 3. Install the cables connected to the RC: A. Plug the copper cable(s) from the server, hub, or other FC device into port(s) A and/or B on the RC. Port B B. Tighten the two screws on each cable connector.
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Page 57: Replacing The Drive Fan Pack
Replacing the drive fan pack Replacing the drive fan pack >>> CAUTION: Handle a drive fan pack gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a faulty drive fan pack until you have a replacement unit available. You can remove the drive fan pack while the PFC500/E is powered up. - Page 58 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E To install the drive fan pack You can install the drive fan pack in either horizontal orientation. However, we recommend that you install it with the status light in the upper right corner. A.
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Page 59: Replacing Or Adding A Power Supply Module
Replacing or adding a power supply module Replacing or adding a power supply module >>> CAUTION: To access the power supplies, you must remove the drive fan pack. If the drive fan pack is removed for more than approximately two minutes, the disk modules power down and the RCs go into standby mode. - Page 60 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E To remove a power-supply filler module 1. Remove the drive fan pack as shown on page 57. 2. Remove the power-supply filler module as shown. Latch (1 per side) Bottom filler module B. Pull the filler module from the slot. A.
- Page 61 Replacing or adding a power supply module To remove a power supply >>> CAUTION: Turn off the power supply before unplugging the power cord from the supply or removing the supply from the chassis. 1. Remove the drive fan pack as shown on page 57. 2.
- Page 62 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E 3. Remove the power supply as shown here. Latch A. With your thumb, push the latch up, and then right as far as it goes. You may need to brace your hand against the supply’s handle.
- Page 63 Replacing or adding a power supply module A. With your thumb, push the latch down, and then left as far as it goes. Latch You may need to brace your hand against the supply’s handle. B. Grasp the handle with one hand, and gently pull the supply from the chassis, supporting it with your other hand.
- Page 64 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E To install a power supply 1. Gently insert the new power supply into the chassis, as shown below. IMPORTANT: The power supply in the top slot is inverted with respect to the power supply in the bottom slot.
- Page 65 Replacing or adding a power supply module Installing the top power supply Slot Latch A. Make sure that the supply’s latch is as far right in the slot as possible. B. Align the supply with the chassis slot and gently push into the slot until the latch moves to the middle of the slot.
- Page 66 Chapter 3 Servicing and upgrading a PFC500/E 2. Plug the ac power cord into the new supply, and turn on the power supply as shown here. ac inlet Top power supply Bottom power supply Channel Channel ac inlet ac power cord (right-angle plug) Power switch and Power switch and...
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Page 67: Appendix A Technical Specifications And Operating Limits
Appendix Technical specifications and operating limits This appendix describes the PFC500/E technical specifications, operating limits, and shipping and storage requirements. Technical specifications Technical specifications include power requirement, size, drive, interface, and standards information. ac power requirements The input current, power (VA), and dissipation per PFC500/E are based on the maximum capability of the power supplies and cooling system to provide internal regulated power. -
Page 68: Size And Weight
Chapter A Size and weight Item Measurement 5.41 cm (6.07 in) Height 3.5 NEMA units including mounting hardware Width 44.5 cm (17.5 in) 63.27 cm (24 .91 in) front door to back of drive fan pack Depth 60.43 cm (23.79 in) chassis front to back of drive fan pack 57.25 cm (22.54 in) rail front to back od drive fan pack Weight 36.0 kg (80.0 lbs) highly available max... -
Page 69: Copper Cabling
Copper cabling Copper cabling Type: Shielded, 75Ω twin-axial, shield bonded to DB-9 plug connector shell (360°) FC-AL Standard, Revision 4.4 or higher Length: 0.3 m (1 foot) min., 10 m (33 feet) max. PFC 500 to PFC500E, 30 m (99 feet) max PFC500 to Profile XP Media Platform; <... -
Page 70: Operating Limits
Chapter A Operating limits The ambient temperature specification is measured at the front door inlet. The site must have air conditioning of the correct size and placement to maintain the specified ambient temperature range. The air conditioning must be able to handle the BTU requirements of the PFC500/Es. -
Page 71: Glossary
Glossary The terms and definitions listed below are related to the storage system described in this manual. Understanding them will aid your understanding of the storage system. ALPA (arbitrated loop physical address) — An 8-bit address that uniquely identifies a device on an FC loop. bind —... - Page 72 default FC-AL address ID for RC A is 0; the default FC-AL address ID for RC B is Fibre Channel Disk board — The name for the printed-circuit board within the Profile XP Media Platform that allows the server to access the Fibre Channel loop and thence the disk drives within a PFC500/E.
- Page 73 PLDA (private loop direct attach) profile — A standard for FC-AL disk drives. RAID controller (RC) — See RC (RAID controller). RC (RAID controller) — A printed-circuit board with memory modules and control logic that manages the storage-system I/O between the Profile XP Media Platform FC adapter and the disk modules.
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Page 75: Index
Index drive fan pack 41 ac power cord power supply 41 attaching to power supply 66 RC 41 ac power, current draw 67 components Active light PFC 500/E 18 disk module 40 See also CRUs (customer replaceable power supply 41 units) adding configurations 24... - Page 76 cabling requirements 26 dimensions 68 connector 68 DIMM (dual in-line memory module), disk standards 22 See memory module, RC memory module interface specifications 68 FCC Emission Control 9 Disk adapter FCC Emission Limits 9 See Fibre Channel adapter Fibre Channel disk drive specifications 68 adapter (FC adapter) 17, 21 disk module...
- Page 77 fillers height 68 disk module 46 high availability features 18 power supply 60 installation requirements 25 RC 49 installing in cabinet 27 memory modules 57 monitoring status 40 PFC 500/E 27 operating limits 70 power supply 64 power supply, description 23 powering down 42 powering up 66 Laser Compliance...
- Page 78 defined 73 RAID configurations server 73 binding 38 SES (SCSI enclosure services) 73 rails SFF-8045 standard 22 attaching 29 shipping requirements 70 RC (RAID controller) site requirements 25 adding 49 See also Appendix A back end defined 21 specifications 67 cabling standards certification/compliance 69 copper 69...
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