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IBM DCS3700 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual (202 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Storage | Size: 7.26 MB

Table of Contents
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Figures

9
Safety

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About this Document

19
Chapter 1. Introduction

23
- Overview
  23
- SAS Defined
  23
  - Fibre Channel Defined
    24
  - Operating System Support
    24
- DCS3700 Features
  25
- Inventory Checklist
  26
  - Receiving Product Updates and Support Notifications
    27
  - Best Practices Guidelines
    27
- DCS3700 Components
  28
  - Drive Drawers
    29
  - Isometric View of the DCS3700
    29
  - Disk Drive Modules (Ddms)
    30
  - DCS3700 Drive Drawer
    30
  - Controllers
    31
    
    Controller Cable Connections
    31
    
    Location of the DCS3700 Controllers
    31
    
    Host Ports
    32
    
    Expansion Ports
    32
    
    Ethernet Management Ports
    32
    
    DCS3700 Connectors
    32
    
    Serial Port
    33
    
    Cache Memory
    33
    
    Cache Battery Backup Module
    33
  - Environmental Service Modules (Esms)
    33
    
    Cache Battery and Memory Cache DIMM
    33
    
    Enclosure ID
    34
  - Power Supplies
    35
  - Fan Assemblies
    35
  - Location of Seven-Segment Numeric Display on
    35
  - Power Supply Components
    35
  - Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Modules
    37
- Software and Hardware Compatibility and Upgrades
  37
  - Software and Firmware Support Code Upgrades
    37
    
    SFP Module and Fibre Optic Cable
    37
    
    Determining Firmware Levels
    38
    
    Minimum DCS3700 Software and Firmware Levels
    38
- Specifications
  39
Chapter 2. Installing the DCS3700

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- Installation Overview
  45
  - Ordering the Lift Tool
    45
    
    World Trade Locations
    45
    
    United States Locations
    46
  - Installation Sequence
    46
- Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
  47
- Preparing for Installation
  48
  - Unpacking the Shipping Box
    48
    
    Inventory List
    50
- Tools
  51
  - Tools and Hardware Required
    51
  - Preparing the Site
    51
  - Preparing the Rack
    52
- Installing the Support Rails
  52
  - Front Rack Mounting Template
    53
  - Rear Rack Mounting Template
    54
- Installing and Removing the Handles
  56
  - Installing the Handles
    56
  - Removing the Handles
    57
- Installing the DCS3700 into a Rack
  57
- Installing the Drives
  59
  - DCS3700 Drive Drawer with Labeled Disk
    60
Chapter 3. Cabling the DCS3700

63
Chapter 4. Operating the DCS3700 Storage System and Expansion Enclosure

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- Performing the DCS3700 Health Check Process
  89
  - Expansion Enclosure
    89
- Hardware Inspection
  90
- Powering on the DCS3700
  90
  - Power-Supply Switches and Connectors for DS3500 DC Models
    91
- Installing the Storage Manager Client
  92
- Monitoring Status through Software
  93
  - Firmware Updates
    94
  - Troubleshooting the Storage Subsystem
    94
- Checking the Leds
  95
  - Front Leds
    95
  - DCS3700 Front Leds and Controls
    95
  - DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Front Leds
    95
  - Controller Leds
    96
  - Fibre Channel Host Port Adapter Leds
    97
  - ESM Leds
    98
  - Fan Assembly Leds
    98
  - AC Power-Supply Leds
    99
  - Drive Drawer Leds
    100
  - Disk Drive Leds
    100
  - Seven-Segment Numeric Display Leds
    101
  - Drive State Indicated by the Leds
    101
  - Numeric Display Leds
    102
  - Controller Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
    102
- Cache Memory and Cache Battery
  103
  - ESM Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
    103
  - Cache Memory
    104
  - Controller Cache Battery
    104
  - Cache Battery Learn Cycle
    104
- Turning off the Storage Subsystem
  105
- Performing an Emergency Shutdown
  107
- Restoring Power after an Unexpected Shutdown
  107
- Recovering from an Overheated Power Supply
  108
Chapter 5. Replacing Components

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- Replacing Components
  111
- Service Action Allowed LED
  111
- Working with Controllers
  111
- Removing a Controller
  112
- Removing and Installing a Cover
  113
- Replacing a Controller
  113
- Removing and Disposing of the System-Board Lithium Battery
  117
- Removing an Optional Host Interface Adapter
  121
  - Remove Controller from the Chassis
    121
- Working with Hot-Swap Ddms
  122
- Installing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
  123
  - Drive LED Activity
    123
  - Opening the Drive Drawer
    124
  - Raising the Drive Handle
    124
  - Aligning the Drive
    124
  - The Drive Drawer
    124
  - Replacing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
    125
  - Locking the Drive in Place
    125
  - Replacing Multiple Ddms
    126
    
    Replacing All Ddms at the same Time
    127
    
    Replacing the Drives One at a Time
    129
- Replacing an Ac Power Supply
  131
  - Replacing a Power Supply
    134
- Replacing a Battery
  135
  - Removing a Battery Unit from the Controller
    136
- Replacing the Memory Cache DIMM
  137
  - Memory Cache DIMM Location
    137
- Removing the DIMM
  138
  - Removing the DIMM from the Controller
    138
- Installing the DIMM
  139
- Removing and Replacing the Cache Backup Flash Memory Device
  139
  - Installing the DIMM in the Controller
    139
- Replacing the Bezel
  140
  - Cache Backup Flash Memory Device
    140
- Working with Environmental Service Modules
  141
- Replacing an ESM
  141
  - Removing the Bezel
    141
- Replacing a Fan Assembly
  142
  - Removing an Environmental Service Module
    142
- Replacing a Drive Drawer
  144
- Rear View of the Storage Expansion Enclosure
  145
- Vertical Mounting Bracket that Connects to the
  146
Chapter 6. Hardware Maintenance

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- General Checkout
  151
- Solving Problems
  151
  - Troubleshooting Problems in the DCS3700 Storage Subsystem
    152
- Parts Listing
  158
  - DCS3700 Storage Subsystem Enclosure Parts
    159
  - Parts Listing
    159
Appendix A. Records

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- Identification Numbers
  161
- Storage Subsystem and Controller Information Record
  162
  - Sample Information Record
    163
- Installed Device Records
  164
  - Hard Disk Drive Record
    164
Appendix B. Rack Mounting Template

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- Front Rack Mounting Template
  166
- Rear Rack Mounting Template
  167
Appendix C. Specifications for Non-IBM Rack Installation

169
- General Safety Requirements for IBM Products Installed in a Non-IBM Rack or Cabinet
  169
- Rack Specifications
  171
Appendix D. Power Cords

175
- IBM Power Cords
  176
Appendix E. Component Weights

179
Notices

181
Glossary

189
Index

199

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IBM DCS3700 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual (202 pages)

Table of Contents

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Safety

About this Document

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing the DCS3700

Chapter 3. Cabling the DCS3700

Chapter 4. Operating the DCS3700 Storage System and Expansion Enclosure

Chapter 5. Replacing Components

Chapter 6. Hardware Maintenance

Appendix A. Records

Appendix B. Rack Mounting Template

Appendix C. Specifications for Non-IBM Rack Installation

Appendix D. Power Cords

Appendix E. Component Weights

Notices

Glossary

Index

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