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IBM DCS3860 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual (204 pages)

Brand: IBM | Category: Storage | Size: 4.39 MB

Table of Contents
3
Figures

5
Tables

7
Safety

9
About this Document

15
Chapter 1. Introduction

19
- Overview
  19
- SAS Defined
  19
  - Operating System Support
    20
- DCS3860 Features
  20
- Inventory Checklist
  21
- DCS3860 Components
  24
  - Isometric View of the DCS3860
    24
  - Drive Drawers
    25
  - Fan Assemblies
    25
  - Power Supplies
    25
  - Disk Drive Modules (Ddms)
    26
  - DCS3860 Drive Drawer
    26
  - Controllers
    27
  - Location of the DCS3860 Controllers
    27
  - Controllers (2) (for 1813 86C)
    27
  - Cache Battery and Memory Cache DIMM
    29
  - Serial Port
    29
  - Environmental Service Modules (Esms)
    30
  - Power Supplies
    31
  - Location of Seven-Segment Numeric Display on
    31
  - Fan Assemblies
    32
  - Power Supply Components
    32
- Software and Hardware Compatibility and Upgrades
  33
- Specifications
  35
- DCS3860 Airflow
  38
- Example of Cold Aisle/Hot Aisle Rack
  41
Chapter 2. Installing the DCS3860

43
Chapter 3. Cabling the DCS3860 Storage System

61
Chapter 4. Operating the DCS3860 Storage System and EXP3800 Expansion Enclosure

73
- Performing the DCS3860 Health Check Process
  73
  - EXP3800 Expansion Enclosure
    73
- Hardware Inspection
  74
- Powering on the DCS3860
  74
- Power-Supply Switches and Connectors for DCS3860 DC Models
  75
- Installing the IBM DS Storage Manager
  76
- Monitoring Status through Software
  77
  - Firmware Updates
    78
  - Troubleshooting the Storage System
    78
- Checking the Leds
  79
  - Front Leds
    79
- DCS3860 Front Leds and Controls
  79
- DCS3860 Storage System and EXP3800 Storage
  79
  - Controller Leds
    80
  - ESM Leds
    81
- SAS Host Port Adapter Leds
  81
  - Fan Assembly Leds
    82
- ESM Leds
  82
  - AC Power-Supply Leds
    83
  - Drive Drawer Leds
    83
- Fan Assembly Leds
  83
  - Disk Drive Leds
    84
- Drive Drawer Leds
  84
- Disk Drive Leds
  85
  - Drive State Indicated by the Leds
    85
  - Seven-Segment Numeric Display Leds
    86
- Cache Memory and Cache Battery
  86
- Numeric Display Leds
  86
  - Cache Memory
    87
  - Controller Cache Battery
    87
  - Cache Battery Learn Cycle
    87
  - Turning off the Storage System
    88
- Performing an Emergency Shutdown
  90
- Restoring Power after an Unexpected Shutdown
  91
- Recovering from an Overheated Power Supply
  92
Chapter 5. Replacing Components

95
- Replacing Components
  95
- Service Action Allowed LED
  95
- Working with Controllers
  95
- Removing a Controller
  96
- Removing and Installing a Cover
  97
- Removing a Controller
  97
- Replacing a Controller
  98
- Removing the Cover
  98
- Removing and Replacing a Controller
  100
- Removing the Battery Unit from the Controller
  101
- Removing and Disposing of the System-Board Lithium Battery
  102
- Replacing a Host Interface Adapter
  103
- Four Screws on the Cover Plate
  104
- Removing the HIC Connector
  105
- Working with Hot-Swap Ddms
  106
- Aligning the HIC Connector
  106
- Opening the Drive Drawer
  108
  - The Drive Drawer
    108
  - Drive LED Activity
    108
- Inserting a Hard Disk Drive into the Connector
  109
- Aligning the Drive
  109
  - Installing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
    110
  - Replacing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
    110
- Locking the Drive in Place
  110
  - Replacing Multiple Ddms
    112
- Replacing an Ac Power Supply
  116
- Replacing a Power Supply
  120
- Replacing a Memory Cache Battery
  121
- Removing a Controller
  122
- Removing a Battery Unit from the Controller
  123
- Replacing the Memory Cache DIMM
  124
- Replacing the Bezel
  124
- Memory Cache DIMM Location
  124
- Working with Environmental Service Modules
  125
- Replacing an ESM
  125
- Removing the Bezel
  125
- Replacing a Fan Assembly
  126
- Removing an Environmental Service Module
  126
- Replacing a Drive Drawer
  127
- Removing a Fan Assembly
  127
- Rear View of the Storage Expansion Enclosure
  129
- Vertical Mounting Bracket that Connects to the
  130
- Horizontal Mounting Bracket that Connects to
  130
- Drive Drawer Release Lever on the Side of the Drive Drawer
  131
- Lock-Out Tumbler Located above the Drawer
  132
- Replacing an Enclosure Chassis
  133
- Removing a Fan Assembly
  134
  - Rear View of the Storage Expansion Enclosure with the Right Fan Assembly Removed
    135
- Vertical Mounting Bracket that Connects to the
  136
- Horizontal Mounting Bracket that Connects to
  136
- Drive Drawer Release Lever on the Side of the Drive Drawer
  137
- Lock-Out Tumbler Located above the Drawer
  137
Chapter 6. Hardware Maintenance

141
Chapter 7. Records

159
- Identification Numbers
  159
  - Hard Disk Drive Record
    159
- Storage System and Controller Information Record
  160
  - Sample Information Record
    160
- Installed Device Records
  161
Chapter 8. Rack Mounting Template

163
- Front Rack Mounting Template
  164
- Rear Rack Mounting Template
  165
Chapter 9. Specifications for Non-IBM Rack Installation

167
Chapter 10. Power Cords

175
- IBM Power Cords
  175
Notices

179
Glossary

187
- Index
  199

IBM DCS3860 Installation And Migration Manual (90 pages)

With Gen2 controllers, Hard Disk Drive and Storage Enclosure

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IBM DCS3860 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual (204 pages)

Table of Contents

Figures

Tables

Safety

About this Document

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing the DCS3860

Chapter 3. Cabling the DCS3860 Storage System

Chapter 4. Operating the DCS3860 Storage System and EXP3800 Expansion Enclosure

Chapter 5. Replacing Components

Chapter 6. Hardware Maintenance

Chapter 7. Records

Chapter 8. Rack Mounting Template

Chapter 9. Specifications for Non-IBM Rack Installation

Chapter 10. Power Cords

Notices

Glossary

IBM DCS3860 Installation And Migration Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

Figures

Tables

Introduction

Chapter 1. Prerequisites to Adding Capacity and Hard Disk Drive Migration

Chapter 2. Adding or Migrating Hard Disk Drives

Chapter 3. Adding or Migrating Storage Enclosures

Chapter 4. Upgrading a Storage Subsystem Controller

Appendix. Getting Information, Help, and Service

Notices

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