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  • Page 1 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and User’s Guide GC26-7531-01...
  • Page 3 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and User’s Guide GC26-7531-01...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Notices” on page 79. Second Edition (June 2003) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 5 Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 6 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil A Laser de Classe 1 IEC 825-1:1993 CENELEC EN 60 825 Statement 4 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Statement 4 CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Redundant host and drive loops ....22 Installing the storage subsystem configuration ... 26 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 10 Electronic emission notices ....80 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ..80 viii IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 11 Chinese class A compliance statement ....81 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ..81 Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ... . 81 United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement.
  • Page 12 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Figures

    52. Unlocking the SFP module latch - wire variety ....66 53. Pull-rings for removing a controller ......66 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 14 56. Installing a new RAID controller ......71 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Tables

    3. TotalStorage FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server document titles by user tasks ..xx 4. TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server document titles by user tasks ..xxi 5. TotalStorage FAStT500 and FAStT High Availablity Storage Server document titles by user tasks xxii 6.
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  • Page 17: About This Document

    About this document ® ™ This document provides instructions on how to install the IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Storage Server. Who should read this document This document is intended for system operators and service technicians who have extensive knowledge of Fibre Channel and network technology.

  • Page 18: Fastt Documentation

    Click on active links in the tables to access those documents currently available on the Internet. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Fastt Storage Manager Version 8.3 Library

    GC26-7520 IBM TotalStorage FAStT Storage Manager 8.3 Installation and Support Guide for UNIX and ® Environments, GC26-7521 IBM FAStT Remote Mirror Option Installation and User’s Guide, 48P9821 IBM FAStT Storage Manager Script Commands (see product CD) xvii About this document...
  • Page 20 Table 1. TotalStorage FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.3 titles by user tasks (continued) Title User Tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 7.10 Concepts Guide, 25P1661 xviii IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Fastt900 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library

    IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Storage Server User’s Guide, GC26-7534 IBM TotalStorage FAStT FC2-133 Dual Port Host Bus Adapter Installation and User’s Guide, GC26-7532 IBM FAStT FC2-133 Host Bus Adapter Installation and User’s Guide, 48P9823 IBM TotalStorage FAStT900 Rack Mounting Instructions, 19K0900...

  • Page 22: Fastt700 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library

    Bus Adapter Installation and User’s Guide, 48P9823 IBM FAStT Management Suite Java User’s Guide, 32P0081 IBM Fibre Channel Hardware Maintenance Manual, 19K6130 IBM Fibre Channel Problem Determination Guide, 48P9804 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Fastt600 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library

    FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server library Table 4 associates each document in the FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server library with its related common user tasks. Table 4. TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server document titles by user tasks Title User Tasks...

  • Page 24: Fastt500 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library

    Bus Adapter Installation and User’s Guide, 48P9823 IBM FAStT Management Suite Java User’s Guide, 32P0081 IBM Fibre Channel Hardware Maintenance Manual, 19K6130 IBM Fibre Channel Problem Determination Guide, 48P9804 xxii IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Fastt200 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library

    User Tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM FAStT200 and FAStT200 HA Storage Servers Installation and User’s Guide, 59P6243 IBM FAStT200 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions, 21P9094 IBM FAStT FC2-133 Dual Port Host Bus Adapter Installation and User’s Guide,...

  • Page 26: Fastt Related Documents

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional...

  • Page 27: Using The Documentation

    Web site: www.ibm.com/storage/techsup.htm v Use an IBM discussion forum on the IBM Web site to ask questions. You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that IBM provides in the online help or in the documents that are provided with your system and software.

  • Page 28: Software Service And Support

    For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to the following Web site: www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ For more information about the IBM Support Line and other IBM services, go to the following Web sites: v www.ibm.com/services/ v www.ibm.com/planetwide/...
  • Page 29 Fill out the Readers’ Comments form (RCF) at the back of this document and return it by mail or fax (1-800-426-6209) or give it to an IBM representative. If the RCF has been removed, you can address your comments to:...
  • Page 30 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Chapter 1. Introduction

    IBM FAStT (Fibre Array Storage Technology) solutions support the large and growing data storage requirements of business-critical applications. These scalable IBM FAStT solutions offer you data access and protection to meet your existing enterprise storage requirements and prepare for the future.

  • Page 32: Clustering Support

    – Ten M6 cage nuts – Ten M6 clip nuts Software and documentation: v IBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.3 CD including: – IBM FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.3 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    – White tape dots for marking the holes in the rack v Fibre Channel cabling instructions If an item is missing or damaged, contact your IBM reseller or your IBM marketing representative. If you have not already done so, record your storage server serial number in the table in “Records”, on page 77.

  • Page 34: Storage Server Components

    A storage system in an optimal state should recover automatically from an unexpected shutdown and unattended simultaneous restoration of power to system components. After power is restored, call IBM support if any of the following conditions occur: –...
  • Page 35 General-system- error LED Locator LED Power-on LED Hot-swap drive CRU Drive activity LED Tray handle Latch Drive fault LED Figure 2. Front controls and components Power-on LED When on, this green light indicates that the unit has good dc power. General-system-error LED When on, this amber LED indicates that the storage server has a fault, such as in a power supply, fan unit, or hard disk drive.

  • Page 36: Back View

    Interface ports and switches Figure 4 on page 7 shows the ports and switches on the back of the storage server. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Ethernet Ethernet Expansion port Host port 2 Host port 2 Expansion port Serial port Serial port Host port 1 Host port 1 AC power AC power Server ID AC power AC power connector switch switch connector switch Figure 4. Interface ports and switches RAID controller Each RAID controller contains several connectors and LEDs.

  • Page 38: Operating Specifications

    For details of Suite Attach Kits, contact your marketing representative. v Where racks are in rows front-to-front or back-to-back, a gap of at least 1220 mm (48 in.) must separate the rows across the cold aisle. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 v To ensure correct airflow in each rack, the rack filler plates must be installed in unused positions. Also, all the gaps in the front of the racks must be sealed, including the gaps between the 1722 units. back T42 racks front Perforated tiles or gratings...
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  • Page 41: Chapter 2. Installing And Configuring The Storage Server

    Rack-mounting hardware (comes with the storage server) v Storage-management software to configure the storage subsystems (comes with the storage server on the IBM TotalStorage FAStT Storage Manager 8.3 installation CD.) Rack mounting instructions and a template for aligning the holes in the rails and the rack come with the storage server.
  • Page 42 FRONT Rack Mounting Template Bezel Bezel Front Left Front Right Rail assembly Rail assembly Front Left Front Right Figure 6. Front rack mounting template IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 43 REAR Rack Mounting Template Rail assembly Rail assembly Rear Left Rear Right ® P/N 06P4631 Printed in the U.S.A. Figure 7. Rear rack mounting template Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the storage server...

  • Page 44: Installing The Storage Server In A Rack

    RAID controller and set it aside for later installation. If you have a second RAID controller, repeat this step for the second controller. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Raid Controller Removal

    Figure 8. RAID controller removal 2. To remove a hot-swap fan, slide the latch on the fan to unlock it; then pull the handle and remove the fan from the storage server. Repeat this step for the other fan and set both fans aside for later installation. Figure 9.
  • Page 46 5. Use the attached template and stickers to mark the appropriate holes on the rack; then install clip nuts or cage nuts as required for the rack cabinet. Note: Use the cage-nut-insertion tool or a flat-blade screwdriver to install cage nuts. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Rail Extension

    Cage Cage nuts Clip Clip nuts Cage Cage nuts Figure 12. Rack nut installation 6. On the rail marked R, remove the 6/32 in. screw 3 and loosen the four screws 2 ; then hold the front of the rail against the outside of the right rack-mounting-flange and loosely install two M6 screws 1 .

  • Page 48: Setting Server Id Settings

    The FAStT600 comes with a server ID switch that is used to identify the FAStT600 on a Fibre Channel loop. The server ID switch is located on the back of the unit, as shown in Figure 16 on page 19. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Configuring The Storage Subsystem

    Server ID Switch Figure 16. Setting the Server ID Server ID switch settings set the server ID to a value from 00 - 77. Server ID switch X1 is for setting the ones position, and Server ID switch X10 is for setting the tens position.

  • Page 50: Host-Agent Managed Storage Subsystems

    Fibre Channel I/O path Controller Note: The client software is installed on one or more Controller management systems, or on the host computer. Figure 17. Host-agent managed storage subsystems IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Fibre Channel Connections

    Direct-management method: This method uses Ethernet connections from a management station to each controller. You must install at least one management station. The management station can be the host or a workstation on the Ethernet network. A management station will have the client software installed. Attach Ethernet cables to each management station (one pair per storage server).

  • Page 52: Fibre Channel Loop Configurations

    EXP expansion unit attached in Figure 21 on page 24 v Two clusters in Figure 22 on page 25 Note: These configurations have host and drive path failover protection and are recommended for high availability. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Redundant Host And Drive Fibre Channel Loop Configurations

    Host system Host system Host system with two host with two host with two host adapters adapters adapters Note: Node level redundancy with cluster software. Switch Switch FAStT600 FAStT600 Host system Host system with two host with two host adapters adapters FAStT600 Figure 19.
  • Page 54 Host system Host system with two host with two host adapters adapters Switch Switch FAStT600 FAStT600 EXP700 (Expansion unit) Figure 21. Example of a dual SAN fabric zone configuration IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 55 Host system Host system Host system Host system with two host with two host with two host with two host adapters adapters adapters adapters Switch Switch Switch Switch FAStT600 Figure 22. Example of two clusters Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the storage server...

  • Page 56: Installing The Storage Subsystem Configuration

    Note: Do not install the storage-management software at this time, if it is not already installed. Install the storage server completely before you install the software because you cannot test the software installation until the hardware is connected. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3. Cabling The Storage Server

    38 mm (1.5 in.) when extended or become pinched when retracted. v Route the cable away from places where it can be snagged by other devices in the rack. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...

  • Page 58: Installing Sfp Modules

    There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.

  • Page 60: Removing Sfp Modules

    5. Place the SFP module into a static-protective package. 6. Replace the protective cap on the port. Installing fiber-optic cables To connect the fiber-optic cables, perform the following steps. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Connecting Hosts To The Raid Controllers

    1. Remove the protective cap from the fiber-optic cable. See Figure 27. Fiber-optic cable Protective cap Figure 27. Removing caps from fiber-optic cables 2. Connect the fiber-optic cable to the installed SFP, as shown in Figure 28. SFP module Raid controller Fiber-optic cable Figure 28.

  • Page 62: Connecting Secondary Interface Cables

    If you have not already done so, attach the power cords, using the following illustration for the location of the component parts. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 63 Lever Strain-relief AC power AC power clamp connector switch Figure 31. Power cord locations 1. Wrap the strain-relief clamp around the power cord approximately 20 cm (8 in.) from the power supply connection end. 2. Attach the power-supply nut, and tighten it securely. 3.

  • Page 64: Installing The Storage-Management Software

    Note: Make sure that you start the storage-management software to continuously monitor the status of the storage server. For information about the importance of this information, see “Monitoring status through software” on page 41. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Connecting Additional Expansion Units

    If the expansion unit that you want to install currently contains logical drives or configured hot spares, and you want them to be part of the FAStT600 storage server, you must contact IBM for information. Improper drive migration might cause loss of configuration and other storage server problems.
  • Page 66 For more detailed information about how to cable the storage server and expansion units, see the IBM FAStT600 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions that come with the storage server. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4. Operating The Storage Server

    A storage system in an optimal state should recover automatically from an unexpected shutdown and unattended simultaneous restoration of power to system components. After power is restored, call IBM support if any of the following conditions occur: –...

  • Page 68: Turning On The Storage Server

    All LEDs should be green on the front of the storage server. If they are not, use the storage-management software to diagnose the problem (see “Monitoring status through software” on page 41). IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Turning Off The Storage Server

    Note: The green Drive active LED and amber Drive fault LED below the drive CRUs might flash intermittently as the drives spin-up. Wait until the storage server is finished powering up before checking the LEDs on the front of the storage server. For more information, see “Checking the LEDs”...

  • Page 70: Restoring Power After An Unexpected Shutdown

    Note: Unattended restoration of power is supported; however, if power restoration is attended, you should follow the best practices guidelines and the power restoration sequence in “Turning on the storage server” on page 38. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Performing An Emergency Shutdown

    Performing an emergency shutdown Attention: Emergency situations might include fire, flood, extreme weather conditions, or other hazardous circumstances. If a power outage or emergency situation occurs, always turn off all power switches on all computing equipment. This will help safeguard your equipment from potential damage due to electrical surges when power is restored.

  • Page 72: Checking The Leds

    For information about the LEDs on the back of the storage server, see: v Figure 37 on page 45 v Table 11 on page 44 v Table 12 on page 46 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Storage Server Leds (Front)

    General-system- error LED Locator LED Power-on LED Drive activity LED Drive fault LED Figure 35. Storage server LEDs (front) Table 10. Storage server LEDs (front) Color Operating states Drive active Green v On - Normal operation. v Flashing - The drive is reading or writing data. v Flashing every 5 seconds - The drive has not spun up or the drive is bad.

  • Page 74: Raid Controller Leds

    Battery Green v On - Normal operation. v Flashing - The battery is recharging or performing a self-test. v Off - The battery or battery charger has failed. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Fan And Power Supply Leds

    Table 11. RAID controller LEDs (continued) Icon Color Operating states Expansion Amber v Off - Normal operation. port bypass v On - One of the following situations has occurred: – An SFP module is inserted in the drive loop port and the fibre-channel cable is not attached to it.

  • Page 76: Cache Memory And Raid Controller Battery

    (the green Battery LED will be off). Note: Always use the storage-management software to check your cache memory settings before assuming a hardware failure. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 77: Raid Controller Cache Battery

    Figure 38 shows the location of the Cache active LED on the front of the RAID controller. Cache active Figure 38. Cache active LED RAID controller cache battery Each RAID controller contains a sealed, rechargeable 4-volt lead-acid battery. This battery provides cache backup for up to five days in the event of a power loss. The service life of the battery is three years, after which time the battery must be replaced.
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  • Page 79: Chapter 5. Installing And Replacing Components

    Figure 40 on page 50 shows the location of the hot-swap drive bays that are accessible from the front of the storage server. To maintain proper cooling within the storage server, always keep a filler panel in each drive bay that does not contain a drive CRU. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...

  • Page 80: Installing Hot-Swap Drives

    “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 49. v Ensure that the current system configuration is working properly. v Back up all important data before you make changes to storage devices, such as hard disk drives. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 81 Use the following procedure to install hot-swap drives in the storage server. You can install additional drives while the storage server is powered up and running. Note: If you are replacing a drive, see “Replacing hot-swap drives” on page 52. 1.

  • Page 82: Replacing Hot-Swap Drives

    Figure 42. Drive latch on a hot-swap drive e. Verify that there is proper identification (such as a label) on the drive CRU, and then slide it completely out of the storage server. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Upgrading Drives

    5. Install the new drive CRU. a. Gently push the drive CRU into the empty bay until the tray handle 2 touches the storage-server bezel. b. Push the tray handle 2 down into the closed (latched) position. 6. Check the drive LEDs. a.

  • Page 84: Replacing All Drives At The Same Time

    1) All of the green Drive activity LEDs on the front of the storage server (and on all attached expansion units) are not flashing. 2) The green Cache active LEDs are off on the front of the RAID controllers. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 85 b. If applicable, use the operating system software to disconnect the storage server logical drives from the host before you power off the storage server. Attention: To turn off all power to the storage server, you must turn off both power-supply switches and disconnect both power cords.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Drives One At A Time

    This array will not be available to the host for I/O. See the storage-management software for further recovery instructions. Do not attempt to replace any drives until the array is brought back to optimal state. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Working With Hot-Swap Cooling Fans

    6. Use the procedures in “Replacing hot-swap drives” on page 52 to remove the failed drive. Use the procedures in “Installing hot-swap drives” on page 50 to install the new drives into the storage server. The new drive automatically reconstructs the data after you install it in the drive slot.

  • Page 88: Fan Locations

    Use the handle (black knob) to pull the fan from the storage server. See Figure 44. Figure 44. Removing a fan 3. Install the new fan unit. a. Place the fan CRU in front of the fan slot. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Working With Hot-Swap Power Supplies

    b. Hold the latch open, and slide the fan all the way into the slot. If the fan does not go into the bay, rotate it 180°. Ensure that the latch is on the side closest to the center of the storage server. c.

  • Page 90: Removing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    AC power connectors This connection is for the ac power cord. Strain-relief clamp Use this clamp to provide strain relief on the power cord. Removing a hot-swap power supply Statement 8 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

  • Page 92: Installing A Hot-Swap Power Supply

    4. Attach the power-supply nut and tighten it securely. 5. Connect the power cord to the AC power connector. See Figure 48 on page 63. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Working With Hot-Swap Raid Controllers

    Lever AC power AC power Strain-relief connector clamp switch Figure 48. Connecting the power cord to the AC power connector 6. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 7. Turn on the power-supply switch. 8. Make sure that the green Power LED on the new power-supply CRU is on and the amber Fault LED is off.

  • Page 94: Replacing A Raid Controller

    38 mm (1.5 in.). 3. From the RAID controller that has failed, remove the fibre-channel cables from the SFPs. The location of these components is shown in Figure 50 on page 65. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Unlocking The Sfp Module Latch - Plastic Variety

    SFP module Raid controller Fiber-optic cable Figure 50. Location of SFPs and fiber-optic cables After removing the fibre-channel cables, insert the protective caps. 4. Use the following procedure to remove the SFPs from the RAID controller that has failed. a. Remove the LC-LC fibre-channel cable from the SFP module. For more information, see “Handling fiber-optic cables”...

  • Page 96: Unlocking The Sfp Module Latch - Wire Variety

    RAID controller) that hold the RAID controller bottom panel to the sides of the RAID controller, as shown in Figure 54 on page 67. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 Figure 54. Controller battery-access panel screws 7. Slide the RAID controller bottom panel away from the front side of the RAID controller (away from the SFP slots and black center latch) to unlatch it from the side panels. 8. Carefully flip over the RAID controller bottom panel. Disconnect the battery harness on the battery from the two-pin connector on the controller board, as shown in Figure 55.
  • Page 98 If the Fault LED is on, the Host Loop LED and the Expansion Loop LED stay off, or any other Fault LED is on, see the storage-management software for problem determination. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Replacing The Battery In The Raid Controller

    25. See the storage-management software online help for instructions on bringing the controller online. Replacing the battery in the RAID controller Each RAID controller contains a rechargeable battery that maintains the data in the cache memory for three days without power to the unit. Use the following procedure if the storage-management software instructs you to replace the battery because the current battery has failed or is nearing its expiration date.
  • Page 100 19. Dispose of the used battery CRU according to local and federal regulations, which might include hazardous material handling procedures. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid batteries. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, please contact your IBM IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Installing Sfps And Fiber-Optic Cables

    representative. For information on disposal of sealed lead acid batteries outside the United States, contact your local waste disposal facility. 20. Install the RAID controller, as shown in Figure 56. Figure 56. Installing a new RAID controller a. Slide the RAID controller all the way into the empty slot. b.
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  • Page 103: Chapter 6. Solving Problems

    For instructions on how to obtain service and technical assistance for your storage server and other IBM products, see “Getting information, help, and service” on page xxiv. Note: See the IBM TotalStorage FAStT Hardware Maintenance Manual and Problem Determination Guide for additional troubleshooting and debugging procedures.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Turn on all power-supply power and green LED off turned off or ac switches. power failure Amber and green Power-supply Power supply Replace the failed power-supply LEDs on failure CRU. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 Table 14. Storage server troubleshooting (continued) Problem indicator Component Possible cause Possible solutions All green LEDs off All CRUs Subsystem Check that all storage-server power is off power cords are plugged in and the power switches are on. If applicable, check that the main circuit breakers for the rack are turned on.
  • Page 106 Replace the RAID controller. has failed SFP has failed Ensure SFP is seated properly; replace SFP. Random errors Subsystem Midplane has Have the midplane replaced failed (service technician only). IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

  • Page 107: Appendix. Records

    Drive location Drive part and model numbers Drive serial number Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 Bay 7 Bay 8 Bay 9 Bay 10 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
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  • Page 109: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 110: Important Notes

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 111: Chinese Class A Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 112: Taiwan Electrical Emission Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 113 IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region. IBM power cord part number Used in these countries and regions 13F9940 Argentina, Australia, China (PRC), New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Uruguay, Western Samoa...
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    If you do not mastering, although only the first 16 MB of main find the term you are looking for, see the IBM memory are available for direct access. Glossary of Computing Terms located at: agent.
  • Page 116 See disk array controller. enhanced graphics adapter (EGA). An IBM video dar. See disk array router. display standard that provides text and graphics with a IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 HBA. See host bus adapter. ESDI. See enhanced small disk interface. hdisk. An AIX term representing a logical unit number eXtended graphics array (XGA). An IBM advanced (LUN) on an array. standard for graphics controller and display mode design introduced in 1990. XGA, used mostly on host.
  • Page 118 16-bit or 32-bit bus. It eliminates Java Development Kit (JDK) for end users and potential conflicts that arise when installing new developers who want to redistribute the Java Runtime peripheral devices. IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 119 (NVS). A storage device whose program temporary fix (PTF). A temporary solution or contents are not lost when power is cut off. bypass of a problem diagnosed by IBM in a current unaltered release of the program. NVS. See nonvolatile storage.
  • Page 120 IP addresses of the SAN devices into the SANavigator tool. This method produces good SNMP. See Simple Network Management Protocol. results without unnecessarily using time to wait for IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 responses from every IP address in the subnet, trap recipient. Receiver of a forwarded SNMP trap. especially for IP addresses where no devices are Specifically, a trap receiver is defined by an IP address present. There might, however, be times when a full and port to which traps are sent.
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  • Page 123: Index

    8 FC storage server installation guide xv direct-management method 21 FCC Class A notice 80 documentation features of the storage server 1 FAStT xvi FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.3 xvii © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • Page 124 50 strain-relief clamp 60 power supply 61 prepare for SM SW installation xv RAID controller 64 prepare network connection xv interface ports and switches 6 inventory checklist 2 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 125 static-sensitive precautions 49 storage expansion unit installation guide xv rack mounting instructions for storage server 11 storage server RAID controller components cache battery 47 back view 6 connecting Ethernet cable to 32 front view 4 connecting host to 31 hard disk drives 49 connecting RS-232 (serial) cable 32 installing power supply 61 LEDs 44...
  • Page 126 LEDs xv web sites, related xxv weight specifications of storage server 8 IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User’s Guide...

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    Proof of Entitlement This is your proof of entitlement to use this product, subject to the applicable terms and conditions, in the quantity stated. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
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  • Page 129 PROOF NO: 4852439785647 Dette er bruksbeviset ditt som, i IBM FAStT600 Base Configuration Entitlement henhold til gjeldende betingelser, This entitlement includes support for Windows 2000 & NT 4.0 gir deg rett til å bruke dette...
  • Page 130 Este documento constitui a sua prova de compra para utilização deste produto sujeita aos termos e condições aplicáveis, na quantidade especificada. Por esta etiqueta queda facultado para utilizar este producto, sujeto a los términos y condiciones aplicables y en la cantidad establecida.
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