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- Page 1 HP Rack Storage/12 Installation Guide HP Part Number D5989-90000 Printed in October 1998...
- Page 2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power Supplies ..................15 Operating and Managing the HP Rack Storage/12 ........16 Power On....................16 Power Off....................17 Managing Disk Arrays ................17 3 Installing the HP Rack Storage/12 in a Rack..........19 Tools Required.....................20 Installing Rack Nuts..................20 Installing the Support Rails................21 Installing the Chassis..................22... - Page 4 Replacing the Hot-Swap Management Board ..........43 Preparing the Replacement Management Board ........43 Removing the Management Board ............44 Installing the Management Board .............44 Removing the HP Rack Storage/12 from the Rack ........44 6 Troubleshooting..................47 Checking for General Problems..............47 No System Power..................47 Hard Drives Not Responding ................48...
- Page 5 Contents Service and Support..................51 Appendix B Regulatory Information.............53 Restricted Access Location ................53 Notice for USA .....................53 FCC Radio Frequency Emissions Statement..........53 Notice for Canada: DOC Requirements............53 Appendix C Specifications ................55 Environment....................55 Power Requirements..................56 Index .......................57...
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions When installing the HP Rack Storage/12, always keep the following safety and environmental issues in mind, especially if you install the NetServer in a non-HP Rack environment: Maximum Recommended Ambient Temperature. The maximum recommended ambient temperature is 35°C (95°F). -
Page 9: Hp Rack Storage/12 Overview
1 HP Rack Storage/12 Overview The HP Rack Storage/12 provides mass storage for use in an HP NetServer rack mounted configuration. The HP Rack Storage/12 is compatible with the SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) industry standard. The embedded SCSI adapters in HP NetServers, and accessory SCSI adapters, connect the host system and the HP Rack Storage/12. -
Page 10: Status Leds
Chapter 1 HP Rack Storage/12 Overview Status LEDs The three Status LEDs indicate the current operating status of the HP Rack Storage/12. Bezel The bezel covers the chassis, the support rails, and the thumbscrews securing the chassis to the support rails. The bezel clips on to the chassis and can be installed and removed without tools. -
Page 11: Hot-Swap Hard Drives
Channel 2 Figure 1-2. Default SCSI ID Assignment Hot-Swap Hard Drives For the latest list of HP-tested hard drive products, refer to the "Tested Products List" Help topic on the HP NetServer Navigator CD-ROM or the Internet Web page: http://www.hp.com/netserver... -
Page 12: Filler Panels
Chapter 1 HP Rack Storage/12 Overview Status LEDs Each hard drive has two status indicators located in the lower left corner of the front cover. The status indicators are drive activity and drive power. The indicators are light pipes transmitting the output of two LEDs mounted on the back-plane of the drive cage. -
Page 13: Rear View
(Optional) Figure 1-3. Rear View of the HP Rack Storage/12 Power Switch The power switch controls AC power to the HP Rack Storage/12. The switch is located behind a hinged cover to prevent accidental power off. NOTE 5 VDC standby power is supplied to the HP Rack Storage/12 even when the power switch is set OFF. -
Page 14: Power Supplies
Two hot-swap power supplies are installed in the HP Rack Storage/12. Each power supply includes an attached fan module. Power supply operation is controlled by the power switch on the rear panel of the HP Rack Storage/12. NOTE 5 VDC standby power is supplied to the HP Rack Storage/12 even when the power switch is set OFF. -
Page 15: Rs/12 Scsi Card
Configuration Settings The configuration of the RS/12 SCSI card is stored in memory in the HP Rack Storage/12. When a hot-swap RS/12 SCSI card is replaced, the configuration is restored from memory. The configuration is only reset when the HP Rack Storage/12 is powered on. - Page 16 Chapter 1 HP Rack Storage/12 Overview Configuration Switches The bank of four switches configures the HP Rack Storage/12 for non-cluster or cluster environments. The switches are set Left or Right. The default switch setting is Left for all switches. The description of each switch follows: Switch 1: Selects cluster configuration.
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Page 17: Controls, Ports, And Indicators
Drive Activity Indicator Figure 2-1. Front Panel Indicators Chassis Status LEDs The three Status LEDs indicate the current operating status of the HP Rack Storage/12. The following conditions are displayed by the Status LEDs: Green: Normal operation. Flashing Yellow: Warning condition exists in the chassis. Attention is required. -
Page 18: Hard Drive Status Indicators
Flashing Yellow: Disk failure predicted. Red: Disk fault, or drive is offline. Rear View The rear of the HP Rack Storage/12 is shown in Figure 2-2. Controls, ports and indicators for each component are described separately. Power Supplies Power Switch... -
Page 19: Power Switch
SCSI bus termination is inside the HP Rack Storage/12. The host system and the HP Rack Storage/12 can be connected by external SCSI cables up to 12 meters long. External SCSI cables are not included with the HP Rack Storage/12. -
Page 20: Management Board
Figure 2-4. Management Board Controls and Indicators Temperature LED The temperature LED displays the current environmental temperature status of the HP Rack System/12. Green: Normal operation. Flashing Yellow: High temperature warning within the chassis. Check fan operation, cooling, or airflow problems. -
Page 21: Power Supplies
Chapter 2 Controls, Ports, and Indicators Configuration Switches The bank of four switches configures the HP Rack Storage/12 for non-cluster or cluster environments. The switches are set Left or Right. The default switch setting is Left for all switches. The description of each switch follows:... -
Page 22: Operating And Managing The Hp Rack Storage/12
The power switch is located on the top center of the rear panel. NOTE 5 VDC standby power is supplied to the HP Rack Storage/12 even when the power switch is set OFF. To remove standby power, disconnect both power supplies from their AC sources. -
Page 23: Power Off
2. Lift the hinged cover and set the power switch off. Managing Disk Arrays HP NetServer Installation and Configuration Refer to the HP NetServer User Guide for information on installing accessory I/O cards and configuring your system. RAID Management Refer to the HP NetRaid Series User Guide for information on HP NetRAID... -
Page 25: Installing The Hp Rack Storage/12 In A Rack
3 Installing the HP Rack Storage/12 in a Rack This chapter lists the steps required to install the HP Rack Storage/12 in a HP Rack System/E, HP Rack System/U, or a HP Systems rack. If you have any other rack type, refer to the documentation supplied with the rack for installation steps. -
Page 26: Tools Required
The EIA unit marks are stamped in the sheet metal of the columns. Use the rack template to locate the top and bottom of the HP Rack Storage/12 and install rack nuts for the support rails on all four columns. -
Page 27: Installing The Support Rails
Chapter 3 Installing the HP Rack Storage/12 in a Rack Installing the Support Rails Each support rail is divided into two sections. The shorter front section is secured to the rack front column. The longer rear section is secured to the rear column and supported in front by the extension of the front section of the rail (see Figure 3-2). -
Page 28: Installing The Chassis
1. Extend the anti-tip foot from the front of the rack and lower all leveler feet to stabilize the rack. WARNING Two persons are recommended to lift the HP Rack Storage/12 chassis. The chassis weighs 35 pounds (15.9 Kg) with the power supplies removed. Installing the chassis without assistance could result in injury to the installer. - Page 29 Chapter 3 Installing the HP Rack Storage/12 in a Rack Thumbscrews Bezel Figure 3-3. Sliding the Chassis into the Rack 5. Attach the front bezel. Insert the bezel pins in the mounting holes in the chassis front. Push the bezel until it snaps into place.
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Page 30: Installing Components
Chapter 3 Installing the HP Rack Storage/12 in a Rack Installing Components 1. Install the power supplies in the rear chassis slots. Secure each power supply assembly with two thumbscrews (see Figure 3-4). Management Board RS/12 SCSI Cards Power Supplies Figure 3-4. -
Page 31: Completing The Installation
Chapter 3 Installing the HP Rack Storage/12 in a Rack Completing the Installation Return to the HP NetServer Rack Installation Roadmap to complete the installation of rack components. When instructed to cable components, follow instructions in Chapter 4, "Configuring the HP Rack Storage/12."... -
Page 33: Configuring The Hp Rack Storage/12
• Power Cabling Simplex Configuration When one RS/12 SCSI card is installed in the HP Rack Storage/12, the host system can access up to 12 hard disk drives on a single SCSI channel (see Figure 4-1). Figure 4-1. Simplex Cable Configuration Example 1. -
Page 34: Duplex Configuration
Complete the configuration by installing power cables shown in "Power Cabling" later in this chapter. Duplex Configuration When two RS/12 SCSI card are installed in the HP Rack Storage/12 the host system can access up to six hard disk drives on each SCSI channel (see Figure 4-2). -
Page 35: Cluster Configuration
Configuring the HP Rack Storage/12 Cluster Configuration When the HP Rack Storage/12 is connected to two host systems, each host can access up to 12 hard disk drives on each SCSI channel (see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. Cluster Configuration Example 1. -
Page 36: Power Cabling
Configuring the HP Rack Storage/12 Power Cabling Figure 4-4 shows the power cabling for the HP Rack Storage/12. Your power installation can be different because of the rack components installed and power load requirements. Use the cable retention clips on the power supply to prevent inadvertent disconnection. -
Page 37: Removing And Installing Hp Rack Storage/12 Components
5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components This chapter lists the steps to remove and install the following components: • Hot-swap hard drive • Hot-swap RS/12 SCSI card • Hot-swap power supply • Hot-swap management board Replacing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive This section lists the steps to install or replace a hot-swap hard drive in the drive cage. -
Page 38: Preparing The New Hard Drive
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Preparing the New Hard Drive CAUTION Protect the drive from static electricity by leaving it in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. Before handling the drive, touch any unpainted metal surface to discharge static electricity. -
Page 39: Removing A Drive Spacer
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Drive Spacer Tabs Figure 5-1. Attaching the Drive Spacer 1. Insert the two back tabs into the rear slots of the hard drive. Push the drive spacer back slightly. 2. Insert the front tabs into the slots of the hard drive. -
Page 40: Removing A Filler Panel
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Removing a Filler Panel Remove a filler panel when installing a new drive in the drive cage (see Figure 5-2). 1. Press the locking latch and insert your fingers. 2. Using your fingers, pull the filler panel straight out. -
Page 41: Removing A Hard Drive
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Removing a Hard Drive 1. Down the disk through your RAID management application. 2. Unlock the hard drive. Push the locking latch in and then pull the ejector handle toward you (see Figure 5-3). - Page 42 Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Locking Tab Ejector Handle Exposed Light Pipes Locking Latch Figure 5-3. Components of the Hard Drive CAUTION Do not damage the light pipes when handling or installing the hard drive. The light pipes are exposed on the rear of the hard drive.
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Page 44: Replacing The Hot-Swap Rs/12 Scsi Card
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Replacing the Hot-swap RS/12 SCSI Card This section lists steps to remove and install the RS/12 SCSI card (see Figure 5-5). Thumbscrews Figure 5-5. Replacing the RS/12 SCSI Card Removing the RS/12 SCSI Card NOTE Follow step 1 only for simplex and duplex configurations. -
Page 45: Removing The Connector Filler Panel
The power supply and fan module are removed as a unit from the chassis (see Figure 5-6). NOTE The remaining power supply supplies power to the HP Rack Storage/12 while the power supply is replaced. Replacing the hot-swap power supply requires completing the following tasks: •... -
Page 46: Removing The Power Supply
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Cable Retention Clamp Thumbscrews Figure 5-6. Power Supply Assembly Removing the Power Supply 1. Unplug the power cord from the AC source and from the power supply. 2. Loosen the two thumbscrews securing the power supply to the chassis. -
Page 47: Separating The Fan Module From The Power Supply
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Separating the Fan Module from the Power Supply 1. Press and hold the plastic tabs securing the fan to the power supply (see Figure 5-7). 1. Press and hold tabs 2. Push down on fan Figure 5-7. -
Page 48: Attaching The Fan Module To The Power Supply
Chapter 5 Removing and Installing HP Rack Storage/12 Components Attaching the Fan Module to the Power Supply Attach an operating fan module to an operating power supply. 1. Hold the fan module and insert the tabs on bottom of the fan module into the slots on the bottom of the power supply. -
Page 49: Replacing The Hot-Swap Management Board
Replacing the Hot-Swap Management Board The Management Board can be replace without affecting the operation of, or access to, the disk arrays. The current HP Rack Storage/12 configuration is stored in memory. When the replacement Management Board is installed, the current operating configuration is unchanged. -
Page 50: Removing The Management Board
2. Tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the Management Board to the chassis. Removing the HP Rack Storage/12 from the Rack The following section lists steps to remove the chassis from the rack. 1. Close all applications and log off all users using the disk arrays on the Rack Storage/12. - Page 51 9. Extend the anti-tip foot from the front of the rack and lower all leveler feet to the floor. WARNING Two persons are recommended to remove the HP Rack Storage/12 chassis. The empty chassis weighs 35 pounds (15.9 Kg) with power supplies removed. Removing the chassis without assistance could result in injury.
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Page 53: Troubleshooting
Both HP Rack Storage/12 fans are operating. ◊ Rack cooling fans are operating. ◊ Remove obstructions in the rack that could affect airflow to the HP Rack Storage/12. • Check that all cables and power cords are firmly plugged into their proper receptacles. -
Page 54: Hard Drives Not Responding
• If the Drive Power Indication is not lit, check the following: ◊ Check to make sure that the HP Rack Storage/12 is powered on and the there is power to the unit. ◊ Check that the hard drive is seated in the drive cage. Remove and reinstall the hard drive. -
Page 55: Rs/12 Scsi Card Not Responding
Management Board Not Responding • Check to make sure that the HP Rack Storage/12 is powered on and that there is power to the unit. • If the Temperature LED is not lit, remove the Management Board and replace it with a new board. -
Page 57: Appendix A Warranty, Service And Support
Appendix A Warranty, Service and Support Warranty The HP Rack Storage/12 is covered by a three-year on-site warranty. Please refer to the HP NetServer Warranty and Service/Support Booklet included with your product for a description of the On-Site Warranty, and for all other information regarding Hewlett-Packard’s warranty of this product. -
Page 59: Appendix B Regulatory Information
Appendix B Regulatory Information Restricted Access Location This unit is designed to be installed in a Restricted Access Location, which may be a lockable rack or room. Notice for USA FCC Radio Frequency Emissions Statement Class A Product Statement 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. - Page 60 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95052 USA declares, that the product Product Name: Rack Storage/12 Product Options: conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety: IEC 950:1991 + A1+ A2 + A3 / EN 60950:1992 + A1+ A2 + A3...
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Page 61: Appendix C Specifications
Appendix C Specifications The specifications listed below may vary if you install a hard drive in your storage system that has more stringent environmental limits. Make sure the operating environment for your storage system is suitable for all the hard drive drives that you are using. -
Page 62: Power Requirements
Appendix C Specifications Power Requirements Input voltage range 90-264 VAC Frequency 47-63 Hz. Typical AC input requirements for fully loaded configuration (73% of power supply capability): Nominal Volts Amps Watts 5.48 4.51 2.61 2.25 Power supply type Wide input range, power factor corrected DC output power 500 Watts DC, continuous, maximum Peak AC inrush current... -
Page 63: Index
Index ambient temperature, 1 data transfer rate, 9 drive activity indicator, 12 bezel, 4 power indication, 12 spacers, 6 drive cage, 4 cabling capacity, 4 cluster, 29 sections, 4 duplex, 28 drive spacers power, 30 definiton, 4 SCSI limits, 13 installing, 32 simplex, 27 removing, 33... - Page 64 6 supply, instaling, 42 troubleshooting problems, 48 supply, replacing, 39 switch, 7, 13 types, 4 troubleshooting problems, 47 HP NetServer, 3 Rack Assistant, 20 installation rack nuts, 20 components, 24 rack space requirements, 19 rack nuts, 20 requirements, 19...
- Page 65 Index power supply, 39 support RS/12 SCSI card, 38 rails, 21 simplex auto-configuration, 9 troubleshooting cabling, 27 hard drive problems, 48 definiton, 3 management board problems, 49 switch settings, 14 power problems, 47 Small Computer System Interface, 3 RS/12 SCSI card problems, 49 specifications, 55 status chassis, 11...