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IBM EXP3500 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual (193 pages)
System Storage
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Copyright IBM
7
Figures
7
Safety
11
Safety Statements
12
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
DS3500 Storage Subsystem Overview
20
Serial Number Label, and Product Name
20
EXP3500 Storage Enclosure Overview
21
Notices and Statements in this Document
21
Features and Operating Specifications
22
Models and Optional Devices
23
Operating-System Support
24
Product Updates
24
Best Practices Guidelines
25
DS3500 Storage Subsystem and EXP3500 Storage Enclosure Components
26
Disk Drives and Bezels
26
Storage Enclosure
26
Left-Side Bezel
27
Controllers
28
Right-Side Bezel (DS3512 and EXP3512)
28
Bottom Shelf (DS3524 and EXP3524)
28
Environmental Service Modules
29
Rear View, Single-Controller Model (Shown Without an Optional Host Port Adapter)
29
AC Power Supply and Fan Units
30
DC Power Supply and Fan Units
30
Rear View, Single ESM Model Storage Enclosure
30
AC Power Supply Components
30
Battery Units
31
DC Power Supply Components
31
DC Power Supply Connector - Pin Positions
31
Battery Unit
31
DC Power Supply Connector - Pin
31
Software and Hardware Compatibility and Upgrades
32
Software and Firmware Support Code Upgrades
32
Determining Firmware Levels
32
Specifications
33
Area Requirements
33
Dimensions
33
Weight
34
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524
34
Temperature and Humidity
35
Temperature and Humidity Requirements
35
Electrical Requirements
36
Temperature and Humidity Requirements for Storage Subsystems in a NEBS/ETSI Compliant Environment
36
DS3500 Ac Power Requirements
37
DS3500 DC Power Requirements
37
Power Cords and Receptacles
37
Power Recovery
37
Site Wiring and Power
37
Heat Output, Airflow, and Cooling
38
Example of Cold Aisle/Hot Aisle Rack
38
Chapter 2. Installing the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure
39
Installing the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
39
Inventory Checklist
39
DS3500 Installation Overview
40
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
41
Preparing for Installation
41
Required Tools and Hardware
42
Preparing the Site
42
Installing the DS3500 Storage Subsystem in a Rack
42
Installing the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
43
Inventory Checklist
43
Installing the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure in a Rack
43
Exp3512
43
Exp3524
43
Chapter 3. Cabling the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure
45
Cabling the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
45
Controller Connectors (with Fibre Channel Host Port Adapters)
45
Controller Connectors (with 1 Gbps Iscsi Host Port Adapters)
45
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem
45
Controller Connectors (with 10 Gbps Iscsi Host Port Adapters)
46
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem
46
Switch
46
Controller Connectors (with SAS Host Port Adapters)
47
Enclosure ID Settings
47
Working with SAS Cables
47
Mini-SAS Cable
48
Connecting a Mini-SAS Cable
48
Working with SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables
49
Handling Fiber Optic Cables
49
Removing a Mini-SAS Cable
49
Installing SFP Modules
50
SFP Module and Protective Cap
51
Removing SFP Modules
52
Installing an SFP Module into the Host Port
52
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Plastic
52
Using LC-LC Fibre Channel Cables
53
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Wire
53
Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable into an SFP Module
55
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Lever and Latches
55
Using LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapters
56
Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
56
LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter
56
Removing the LC-SC Cable Adapter Protective Caps
57
Connecting an LC-LC Cable into the LC-SC Cable Adapter
58
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Lever and Latches
58
Cabling the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
59
ESM Connectors
59
Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
59
Single-ESM Configuration
60
Dual-ESM Configuration
60
Connecting Storage Enclosures to the DS3500
63
Firmware Level 7.75.XX.XX and Earlier
63
Firmware Level 7.77.XX.XX and Later
63
Maximum Number of EXP3512 and
63
Maximum Number of EXP3512 and EXP3524 Storage Enclosures with Controller
63
Example of a Redundant Drive Path
64
Overview of Steps to Connect Storage Enclosures to a Storage Subsystem
64
Redundant Drive Channel Pair
64
DS3500 Storage Subsystem Drive Cabling Topologies
65
One Single-Controller DS3500 and Multiple Single-ESM Storage Enclosures
65
One Dual-Controller DS3500 and One
66
One Dual-Controller DS3500 and Two Storage Enclosures
66
Adding a Storage Enclosure to a Running Dual-Controller Configuration
67
One Dual-Controller DS3500 and Eight Storage Enclosures
67
Upgrading a Single-Controller to a Dual-Controller When There Is no Attached EXP3500 Enclosure
68
Upgrading a Single-Controller to a Dual-Controller When There Is One or more EXP3500 Enclosures Attached to the Storage Subsystem
69
Connecting Secondary Interface Cables
69
Configuring the Storage Subsystem
70
Storage Subsystem Management Methods
70
Ethernet Port Locations on a Dual-Controller
70
Host-Agent (In-Band) Managed Storage
71
Installing the Storage Subsystem Configuration
72
Connecting SAS Hosts to the DS3500
72
Direct (Out-Of-Band) Managed Storage
72
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to a Single-Host HBA
74
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Dual Hbas in a Single-Host (Redundant Host Connection)
74
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Single Hbas in Multiple Hosts
75
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Two Hbas in the same Host (Redundant Host Connection)
75
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connections to Multiple Hbas in Multiple Hosts
76
Dual-Controller DS3500 or Single-Controller DS3500 SAS Connection to Multiple Hosts Using One SAS Switch
76
Dual-Controller DS3500 SAS Connection to
77
Multiple Dual-Controller Ds3500S SAS Connection to Multiple Hosts Using Two Using Two Separate SAS Switches
77
Connecting Fibre Channel Hosts to the DS3500
78
Dual-Controller DS3500 SAS Connection to
78
Location of Host Connectors on Storage
79
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to a Single Host HBA
79
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre
80
Same Host (Redundant Host Connection)
80
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre
81
Connecting Iscsi Hosts to the DS3500
83
Example of a Dual Fibre Channel SAN
83
Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port
86
Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port
87
Overview of Installing an IBM Bladecenter Configuration to Connect to a DS3500
88
Iscsi, and SAS) Configuration
88
Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port, Dual-Controller Iscsi Configuration
88
Connecting Bladecenter Hosts to the DS3500
89
Installing the Bladecenter Configuration
89
Cabling the DS3500 and EXP3500 Ac Power Supplies
90
Example of a DS3500 that Is Connected to
90
Cabling the DS3500 and EXP3500 DC Power Supplies
91
DC Power Connector - Pin Positions
92
DC Power Supply Connector - Pin
92
DC Power Source Wiring Descriptions
92
Chapter 4. Operating the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure
95
Performing the Health Check Process
95
Hardware Inspection
96
Turning on the Storage Subsystem
96
Power-Supply Switches and Connectors for
97
Installing the Storage Manager Client
98
Monitoring Status through Software
99
Firmware Updates
100
Troubleshooting the Storage Subsystem
100
Checking the Leds
101
AC Power-Supply Leds
101
DC Power-Supply Leds
102
Front Leds
102
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512
102
Controller Leds
103
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Front Leds
103
Iscsi Host Port Adapter Leds
104
Fibre Channel Host Port Adapter Leds
105
Fibre Channel Port Leds
105
Seven-Segment Numeric Display Leds
106
Gbps Iscsi Port Leds
106
Numeric Display Leds
106
Controller Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
106
ESM Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
107
ESM Leds
108
Turning off the Storage Subsystem
108
Performing an Emergency Shutdown
111
Restoring Power after an Unexpected Shutdown
111
Recovering from an Overheated Power Supply
112
Cache Memory and Cache Battery
114
Cache Memory
114
Controller Cache Battery
114
Cache Battery Learn Cycle
115
Chapter 5. Replacing Components
117
OK to Remove LED
117
Working with Controllers
117
Removing a Controller
118
Removing and Installing a Cover
118
Installing a Controller
119
Removing the Cover
119
Installing a Controller
120
Replacing a Controller
121
Removing and Replacing a Controller
122
Removing the Battery Unit from the
123
Removing and Disposing of the System-Board Lithium Battery
124
Installing an Optional Host Port Adapter or Replacing a Failed Host Port Adapter
125
Removing the Host Port Adapter Filler Panel
126
Installing a Host Port Adapter
127
Working with Hot-Swap Drives
128
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
129
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Storage Enclosure Drive Leds
129
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Drive Leds
129
Removing a Drive from a DS3512 or
130
Removing a Drive from a DS3524 or
130
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
131
Installing a Drive in a DS3512 or EXP3512
131
Replacing a Hot-Swap Drive
132
Installing a Drive in a DS3524 or EXP3524
132
Replacing Multiple Drives
133
Replacing All Drives at the same Time
134
Replacing the Drives One at a Time
135
Replacing an Ac Power Supply
137
Replacing a Power Supply
141
Replacing a DC Power Supply
142
Replacing a Power Supply
146
Replacing a Battery
147
Removing a Battery Unit from the
148
Replacing the Memory Cache DIMM
149
Removing the DIMM
150
Memory Cache DIMM Location
150
Installing the DIMM
151
Removing the DIMM from the Controller
151
Installing the DIMM in the Controller
151
Replacing the Bezels
152
Removing the Bezels
152
Installing the Bezels
152
Working with Environmental Service Modules
152
Installing an Additional ESM
153
Replacing an ESM
153
Replacing a Midplane Assembly
154
System Storage DS3500 and EXP3500: Installation, User's, and Maintenance Guide
154
Removing an Environmental Service
154
Replacing the Midplane Assembly in a DS3512 or EXP3512
155
Replacing the Midplane Assembly in a DS3524 or EXP3524
155
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
157
Solving Problems in the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
157
Solving Problems in the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
162
Troubleshooting Information
162
Chapter 7. Parts Listing, DS3500 Storage Subsystem and EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
165
Replaceable Components
165
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Storage Enclosure Parts Listing
165
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512
165
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512
166
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Parts Listing
167
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524
167
Parts Listing for DS3500
167
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524
168
Power Cords
169
Parts Listing for DS3500
169
IBM Power Cords
170
Appendix A. Records
171
Identification Numbers
171
Hard Disk Drive Locations
171
Serial Number Location on the DS3500
171
Product Identification Record
171
Drive Location Information Record
171
Storage Subsystem and Controller Information Record
172
Subsystems
172
Storage Subsystem and Controller Information Record
173
Sample Information Record
173
Appendix B. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
175
Before You Call
175
Using the Documentation
176
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
176
Software Service and Support
176
Hardware Service and Support
176
IBM Taiwan Product Service
177
Notices
179
Trademarks
179
Important Notes
180
Particulate Contamination
181
Documentation Format
181
Limits for Particulates and Gases
181
Electronic Emission Notices
182
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
182
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
182
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
182
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
182
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
182
Germany Class a Statement
183
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class a Statement
184
Japan Electronics and Information Technology
184
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
184
Korean Communications Commission (KCC) Class a Statement
184
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
184
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
185
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
185
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IBM EXP3500 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual (222 pages)
IBM System Storage DS3500 and EXP3500 Storage Subsystem
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 8 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Tables
7
Safety
9
Safety Statements
10
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
What's New in this Release
20
DS3500 Storage Subsystem Overview
20
Serial Number Label, and Product Name, Machine Type, and Model Number Label Locations
20
EXP3500 Storage Enclosure Overview
21
Notices and Statements in this Document
22
Features and Operating Specifications
22
Models and Optional Devices
24
DS3500 Storage Subsystem Models and Optional
24
Operating-System Support
25
Product Updates
26
Best Practices Guidelines
26
DS3500 Storage Subsystem and EXP3500 Storage Enclosure Components
27
Disk Drives and Bezels
28
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Storage Enclosure Hot-Swap Drive Bays and Bezels
28
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Hot-Swap Drive Bays and Bezels
28
Left-Side Bezel
29
Right-Side Bezel (DS3512 and EXP3512)
29
Bottom Shelf (DS3524 and EXP3524)
29
Controllers
30
Environmental Service Modules
31
AC Power Supply and Fan Units
31
Rear View, Single-Controller Model
31
Rear View, Single ESM Model Storage Enclosure
31
DC Power Supply and Fan Units
32
AC Power Supply Components
32
DC Power Supply Components
32
DC Power Supply Connector - Pin Positions
32
Battery Units
33
Software and Hardware Compatibility and Upgrades
33
Software and Firmware Support Code Upgrades
33
Battery Unit
33
DC Power Supply Connector - Pin Descriptions
33
Determining Firmware Levels
35
Specifications
35
Area Requirements
35
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Storage Enclosure Dimensions
36
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Dimensions
36
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Storage Enclosure Weights
36
Temperature and Humidity
37
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Weights
37
DS3500 Component Weights
37
Electrical Requirements
38
Temperature and Humidity Requirements for Storage Subsystems in an Information Technology (IT) or Office Environment
38
Temperature and Humidity Requirements for Storage Subsystems in a NEBS/ETSI Compliant Environment
38
DS3500 DC Power Requirements
39
Heat Output, Airflow, and Cooling
40
Chapter 2. Installing the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure
43
Installing the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
43
Inventory Checklist
43
Enclosure
43
DS3500 Installation Overview
44
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
45
Preparing for Installation
46
Installing the DS3500 Storage Subsystem in a Rack
47
Installing the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
47
Inventory Checklist
47
Installing the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure in a Rack
48
Chapter 3. Cabling the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure
49
Cabling the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
49
Controller Connectors (with Fibre Channel Host Port Adapters)
49
Controller Connectors (with 1 Gbps Iscsi Host Port Adapters)
49
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem Ports and Controllers (with Optional Fibre Channel Host Port Adapter)
49
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem
49
Controller Connectors (with 10 Gbps Iscsi Host Port Adapters)
50
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem Ports and Controllers (with Optional Iscsi Host Port Adapter)
50
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem
50
Controller Connectors (with SAS Host Port Adapters)
51
Enclosure ID Settings
51
Working with SAS Cables
51
Mini-SAS Cable
52
Connecting a Mini-SAS Cable
52
Working with SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables
53
Removing a Mini-SAS Cable
53
Handling Fiber Optic Cables
54
Installing Sfp Modules
54
SFP Module and Protective Cap
56
Installing an SFP Module into the Host Port
56
Removing Sfp Modules
56
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Plastic
57
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Wire Variety
57
An SFP Module
57
Removing Fiber Optic Cable Protective Caps
59
Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable into
59
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Lever and Latches
60
Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
60
Removing the LC-SC Cable Adapter Protective Caps
62
Connecting an LC-LC Cable into the LC-SC Cable Adapter
62
Cabling the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
63
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Lever and Latches
63
Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable from
63
ESM Connectors
63
Connecting Storage Enclosures to the DS3500
66
Maximum Number of EXP3512 and EXP3524
66
Maximum Number of EXP3512 and EXP3524 Storage Enclosures with Controller Firmware Level 7.75.XX.XX and Earlier
67
Redundant Drive Channel Pair
67
Example of a Redundant Drive Path
68
One Single-Controller DS3500 and Multiple Single-ESM Storage Enclosures
69
A Dual-Controller DS3500 and a Storage
70
A Dual-Controller DS3500 and Two Storage Enclosures
70
A Dual-Controller DS3500 and Eight Storage Enclosures
71
Upgrading a Single-Controller to a Dual-Controller When There Is no Attached EXP3500 Enclosure
73
Upgrading a Single-Controller to a Dual-Controller When There Is One or more EXP3500 Enclosures Attached to the Storage Subsystem
73
Connecting Secondary Interface Cables
73
Configuring the Storage Subsystem
74
Host-Agent (In-Band) Managed Storage Subsystems
75
Direct (Out-Of-Band) Managed Storage Subsystems
76
Installing the Storage Subsystem Configuration
76
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to a Single-Host HBA
78
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Dual Hbas in a Single-Host (Redundant Host Connection)
78
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection
79
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Single Hbas in Multiple Hosts
79
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connections to Multiple Hbas in Multiple Hosts
80
Dual-Controller DS3500 or Single-Controller DS3500 SAS Connection to Multiple Hosts Using One SAS Switch
80
Dual-Controller DS3500 SAS Connection to
81
Multiple Dual-Controller Ds3500S SAS
81
Two Separate SAS Switches
81
Dual-Controller DS3500 SAS Connection to Multiple Hosts Using Two SAS Switches that Are Connected Together Via an Interlink Switch
82
Connection)
83
Ds3500
83
Location of Host Connectors on Storage Controllers
83
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to a Single Host HBA
83
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to Dual Hbas (Redundant Host Connection)
84
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel
85
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to Single Hbas in Multiple Hosts
85
Hosts
86
Example of a Single Fibre Channel SAN Fabric Configuration
87
Example of Two Storage Subsystems in a Dual Fibre Channel SAN Environment
88
Single-Host, Single-Controller Iscsi Configuration
89
Overview of Installing an IBM Bladecenter Configuration to Connect to a DS3500
93
Cabling the DS3500 and EXP3500 Ac Power Supplies
95
Cabling the DS3500 and EXP3500 DC Power Supplies
96
DC Power Source Wiring Descriptions
98
Chapter 4. Operating the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure
99
Performing the Health Check Process
99
Hardware Inspection
100
Turning on the Storage Subsystem
100
Installing the Storage Manager Client
103
Monitoring Status through Software
103
Firmware Updates
104
Troubleshooting the Storage Subsystem
105
Checking the Leds
106
AC Power-Supply Leds
106
DC Power-Supply Leds
106
Front Leds
107
Controller Leds
108
Fibre Channel Port Leds
110
Iscsi Host Port Adapter Leds
110
Seven-Segment Numeric Display Leds
111
ESM Leds
112
Turning off the Storage Subsystem
113
Performing an Emergency Shutdown
116
Restoring Power after an Unexpected Shutdown
116
Recovering from an Overheated Power Supply
117
Cache Memory and Cache Battery
119
Cache Memory
119
Controller Cache Battery
120
Cache Battery Learn Cycle
120
Chapter 5. Replacing Components
123
OK to Remove LED
123
Working with Controllers
123
Removing a Controller
124
Removing and Installing a Cover
125
Installing a Controller
125
Replacing a Controller
127
Removing and Replacing a Controller
129
Removing the Battery Unit from the Controller
130
Cache Backup Flash Memory Device
131
Removing and Disposing of the System-Board Lithium Battery
132
Installing an Optional Host Port Adapter or Replacing a Failed Host Port Adapter
134
Sequence of Removing Controller Components
135
Host Port Adapter
137
Removing the Host Port Adapter Filler Panel
137
Installing a Host Port Adapter
138
Working with Hot-Swap Drives
139
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
140
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
142
Replacing a Hot-Swap Drive
144
Replacing Multiple Drives
144
Replacing an Ac Power Supply
150
Replacing a DC Power Supply
155
Replacing a Power Supply
159
Replacing a Power-Fan Controller in the DS3500 Controller-Drive Enclosure
160
Power-Supply Switches and Connectors for DS3500 AC Models
161
Replacing a Power Supply
162
DC Power Connectors for DS3500 DC Models
164
Replacing a Power Supply
165
Replacing a Battery
166
Removing a Battery Unit from the Controller
167
Replacing the Memory Cache DIMM
168
Removing the DIMM
169
Installing the DIMM
170
Turning on the Storage Subsystem after Replacing Components
171
Replacing an SFP Transceiver in the DS3500 Storage Subsystem Controller Enclosure Configuration
172
Controller Leds
173
Replacing the Bezels
174
Removing the Bezels
174
Installing the Bezels
175
Working with Environmental Service Modules
175
Installing an Additional ESM
175
Replacing an ESM
176
Replacing a Midplane Assembly
177
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
179
Solving Problems in the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
179
Troubleshooting
180
Solving Problems in the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
185
Troubleshooting Information
186
Seven-Segment Display Sequence Codes and Their Causes
187
Definitions
188
Seven-Segment Display Sequence Code
188
Repeating Sequences and Corresponding Errors
189
Repeating Sequences on the Seven-Segment Display and Corresponding Errors
189
Controller Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
190
ESM Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
191
Chapter 7. Parts Listing, DS3500 Storage Subsystem and EXP3500 Storage Enclosure
193
Replaceable Components
193
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Storage Enclosure Parts Listing
193
Parts Listing for the DS3512 Storage Subsystem
194
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Parts Listing
195
Parts Listing for the DS3524 Storage Subsystem
196
Power Cords
197
IBM Power Cords
198
Determining Basic Information of Drive Frus
199
An IBM Hologram Label Example
200
Appendix A. Records
201
Identification Numbers
201
Hard Disk Drive Locations
201
Product Identification Record
201
Storage Subsystem and Controller Information Record
202
Subsystem
202
Drive Location Information Record
202
Sample Information Record
203
Appendix B. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
205
Before You Call
205
Using the Documentation
206
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
206
Software Service and Support
206
Hardware Service and Support
206
Taiwan Contact Information
207
Notices
209
Trademarks
210
Important Notes
211
Particulate Contamination
211
Documentation Format
212
Electronic Emission Notices
212
Federal Communications Commission Statement
212
Limits for Particulates and Gases
212
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
213
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
213
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
213
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
214
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class a Statement
215
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement (Less than or Equal to 20 a Per Phase)
215
Korean Communications Commission (KCC) Class a Statement
215
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
215
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
216
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
216
Index
217
IBM EXP3500 Installation, User & Maintenance Manual (180 pages)
System Storage
Brand:
IBM
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 6 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Figures
9
Tables
13
Safety
15
Chapter 1. Introduction
21
DS3500 Storage Subsystem Overview
22
Serial Number Label, and Product Name, Machine Type, and Model Number Label Locations
22
EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure Overview
23
Notices and Statements in this Document
23
Features and Operating Specifications
24
Models and Optional Devices
25
Operating-System Support
25
Product Updates
25
Best Practices Guidelines
25
DS3500 Storage Subsystem and EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure Components
26
Disk Drives and Bezels
27
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Expansion Enclosure Hot-Swap Drive Bays and Bezels
27
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Expansion Enclosure Hot-Swap Drive Bays and Bezels
27
Left-Side Bezel
28
Right-Side Bezel (DS3512 and EXP3512)
28
Bottom Shelf (DS3524 and EXP3524)
28
Controllers
29
Environmental Service Modules
30
Power Supply and Fans
30
Rear View, Single-Controller Model (Shown Without an Optional Host Port Adapter)
30
Rear View, Single ESM Model Expansion Enclosure
30
Battery Units
31
Software and Hardware Compatibility and Upgrades
31
Software and Firmware Support Code Upgrades
31
Power Supply Components
31
Battery Unit
31
Determining Firmware Levels
32
Specifications
32
Area Requirements
32
Dimensions
32
Weight
33
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Expansion Enclosure Dimensions
33
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Expansion Enclosure Dimensions
33
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Expansion Enclosure Weights
33
Temperature and Humidity
34
Electrical Requirements
34
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Expansion Enclosure Weights
34
AC Power Recovery
35
Power Cords and Receptacles
35
Site Wiring and Power
35
Heat Output, Airflow, and Cooling
35
Example of Cold Aisle/Hot Aisle Rack Configuration
36
Chapter 2. Installing the Storage Subsystem and Expansion Enclosure
37
Installing the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
37
Inventory Checklist
37
DS3500 Installation Overview
38
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
39
Preparing for Installation
39
Required Tools and Hardware
40
Preparing the Site
40
Installing the DS3500 Storage Subsystem in a Rack
41
Installing the EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure
41
Inventory Checklist
41
Installing the EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure in a Rack
42
Chapter 3. Cabling the Storage Subsystem and Expansion Enclosure
43
Cabling the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
43
Controller Connectors (with Fibre Channel Host Port Adapters)
43
Controller Connectors (with Iscsi Host Port Adapters)
43
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem Ports and Controllers (with Optional Fibre Channel Host Port Adapter)
43
Controller Connectors (with SAS Host Port Adapters)
44
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem Ports and Controllers (with Optional Iscsi Host Port Adapter)
44
Dual-Controller DS3500 Storage Subsystem Ports and Controllers (with an Optional SAS Host Port Adapter)
44
Enclosure ID Settings
45
Working with SAS Cables
45
Mini-SAS Cable
45
Connecting a Mini-SAS Cable
46
Removing a Mini-SAS Cable
46
Working with SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables
47
Handling Fiber Optic Cables
47
Installing SFP Modules
48
SFP Module and Protective Cap
49
Removing SFP Modules
50
Installing an SFP Module into the Host Port
50
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Plastic Variety
50
Using LC-LC Fibre Channel Cables
51
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Wire Variety
51
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
51
Removing Fiber Optic Cable Protective Caps
52
Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable into an SFP Module
53
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Lever and Latches
53
Using LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapters
54
Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
54
LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter
54
Removing the LC-SC Cable Adapter Protective Caps
55
Connecting an LC-LC Cable into the LC-SC Cable Adapter
56
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Lever and Latches
56
Cabling the EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure
57
ESM Connectors
57
Single-ESM Configuration
57
Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable from an LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter
57
Dual-ESM Configuration
58
Connecting Expansion Enclosures to the DS3500
60
Redundant Drive Channel Pair
60
Overview of Steps to Connect Expansion Enclosures to a Storage Subsystem
61
Example of a Redundant Drive Path
61
DS3500 Storage Subsystem Drive Cabling Topologies
62
One Single-Controller DS3500 and Multiple Single-ESM Expansion Enclosures
62
One Dual-Controller DS3500 and One Expansion Enclosure
63
One Dual-Controller DS3500 and Two Expansion Enclosures
63
Adding an Expansion Enclosure to a Running Dual-Controller Configuration
64
One Dual-Controller DS3500 and Three Expansion Enclosures
64
Upgrading a Single-Controller to a Dual-Controller When There Is no Attached EXP3500 Enclosure
66
Upgrading a Single-Controller to a Dual-Controller When There Is One or more EXP3500 Enclosures Attached to the Storage Subsystem
66
Connecting Secondary Interface Cables
66
Configuring the Storage Subsystem
67
Storage Subsystem Management Methods
67
Ethernet Port Locations on a Dual-Controller DS3500
67
Host-Agent (In-Band) Managed Storage Subsystems
68
Installing the Storage Subsystem Configuration
69
Connecting SAS Hosts to the DS3500
69
Direct (Out-Of-Band) Managed Storage Subsystems
69
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to a Single-Host HBA
71
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Dual Hbas in a Single-Host (Redundant Host Connection)
71
Single-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Single Hbas in Multiple Hosts
72
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connection to Two Hbas in the same Host (Redundant Host Connection)
72
Connecting Fibre Channel Hosts to the DS3500
73
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached SAS Connections to Multiple Hbas in Multiple Hosts
73
Location of Host Connectors on RAID Controllers
74
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to a Single Host HBA
74
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to Dual Hbas (Redundant Host Connection)
75
Single-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to Single Hbas in Multiple Hosts
75
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to Two Hbas in the same Host (Redundant Host Connection)
76
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connections to Multiple Hbas in Multiple Hosts
77
Example of a Single Fibre Channel SAN Fabric Configuration
78
Example of a Dual Fibre Channel SAN Fabric Configuration
78
Connecting Iscsi Hosts to the DS3500
79
Example of Two Storage Subsystems in a Dual Fibre Channel SAN Environment
79
Single-Host, Single-Controller Iscsi Configuration
80
Multiple-Port, Single-Controller Iscsi Configuration
80
Multiple Single-Port Hosts, Single-Controller Iscsi Configuration
81
Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port, Single-Controller, and Redundant-Path Iscsi Configuration
81
Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port, Multiple-Storage-Subsystem Iscsi Configuration
82
Single-Host, Multiple-Port, Dual-Controller Iscsi Configuration
82
Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port, Dual-Controller Iscsi Configuration
83
Example of a Multiple-Host, Multiple-Port, and Multiple-Fabric (Fibre Channel or Iscsi, and SAS) Configuration
83
Overview of Installing an IBM Bladecenter Configuration to Connect to a DS3500
84
Installing the Bladecenter Configuration
84
Connecting Bladecenter Hosts to the DS3500
84
Cabling the DS3500 and EXP3500 Power Supplies
85
Example of a DS3500 that Is Connected to One Bladecenter Unit
85
Chapter 4. Operating the Storage Subsystem and Expansion Enclosure
87
Performing the Health Check Process
87
Hardware Inspection
88
Turning on the Storage Subsystem
88
Power-Supply Switches and Connectors for the DS3500
89
Installing the DS Storage Manager Client
90
Monitoring Status through Software
91
Firmware Updates
92
Troubleshooting the Storage Subsystem
92
Checking the Leds
93
Power-Supply Leds
93
Front Leds
94
Power-Supply Leds
94
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Expansion Enclosure Front Leds and Controls
94
Controller Leds
95
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Expansion Enclosure Front Leds
95
Controller Leds
96
Iscsi Host Port Adapter Leds
97
Fibre Channel Host Port Adapter Leds
97
Fibre Channel Port Leds
97
Seven-Segment Numeric Display Leds
98
SAS Host Port Adapter Leds
98
Numeric Display Leds
98
ESM Leds
100
Turning off the Storage Subsystem
101
Performing an Emergency Shutdown
103
Restoring Power after an Unexpected Shutdown
103
Recovering from an Overheated Power Supply
104
Cache Memory and Cache Battery
106
Cache Memory
106
Controller Cache Battery
107
Cache Battery Learn Cycle
107
EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure Power Features
108
Turning on the Expansion Enclosure
108
Turning off the Expansion Enclosure
109
Turning off the Expansion Enclosure in an Emergency
110
Turning on the Expansion Enclosure after an Emergency
110
Chapter 5. Replacing Components
113
OK to Remove LED
113
Working with Controllers
113
Removing a Controller
113
Removing and Installing a Cover
114
Removing a Controller
114
Removing the Cover
114
Installing a Controller
115
Replacing a Controller
116
Installing a Controller
116
Removing and Replacing a Controller
118
Removing the Battery Unit from the Controller
118
Removing and Disposing of the System-Board Lithium Battery
119
Installing an Optional Host Port Adapter
121
Removing a Controller
121
Removing the Host Port Adapter Filler Panel
122
Installing a Host Port Adapter
122
Working with Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
123
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Expansion Enclosure Hard Disk Drive Leds
124
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Expansion Enclosure Hard Disk Drive Leds
124
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
125
Removing a Drive from a DS3512 or EXP3512
125
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
126
Removing a Drive from a DS3524 or EXP3524
126
Installing a Drive in a DS3512 or EXP3512
127
Installing a Drive in a DS3524 or EXP3524
127
Replacing a Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
128
Replacing Multiple Drives
128
Replacing All Drives at the same Time
130
Replacing the Drives One at a Time
132
Replacing a Power Supply
134
Replacing a Power Supply
137
Replacing a Battery
138
Removing a Controller
139
Removing a Battery Unit from the Controller
139
Replacing the Memory Cache DIMM
140
Removing the DIMM
140
Memory Cache DIMM Location
140
Installing the DIMM
141
Removing a Controller
141
Removing the DIMM from the Controller
141
Replacing the Bezels
142
Installing the DIMM in the Controller
142
Removing the Bezels
143
Installing the Bezels
143
Working with Environmental Service Modules
143
Installing an Additional ESM
143
Replacing an ESM
144
Removing an Environmental Service Module
144
Replacing a Midplane Assembly
145
Replacing the Midplane Assembly in a DS3512 or EXP3512
145
Replacing the Midplane Assembly in a DS3524 or EXP3524
146
Chapter 6. Solving Problems
147
Solving Problems in the DS3500 Storage Subsystem
147
Solving Problems in the EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure
152
Troubleshooting Information
152
Chapter 7. Parts Listing, DS3500 Storage Subsystem and EXP3500 Expansion Enclosure
155
Replaceable Components
155
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Expansion Enclosure Parts Listing
155
DS3512 Storage Subsystem and EXP3512 Expansion Enclosure Storage Subsystem Parts
156
Parts Listing for DS3500
156
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Expansion Enclosure Parts Listing
157
Power Cords
158
IBM Power Cords
159
Appendix A. Records
161
Identification Numbers
161
Hard Disk Drive Locations
162
Drive Location Information Record
162
Storage Subsystem and Controller Information Record
163
Appendix B. Getting Help and Technical Assistance
165
Before You Call
165
Using the Documentation
165
Getting Help and Information from the World Wide Web
165
Software Service and Support
166
Hardware Service and Support
166
IBM Taiwan Product Service
166
Appendix C. Notices
167
Trademarks
167
Important Notes
168
Particulate Contamination
169
Documentation Format
169
Limits for Particulates and Gases
169
Electronic Emission Notices
170
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
170
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
170
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
170
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
170
European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
170
Germany Class a Statement
171
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten
171
Zulassungsbescheinigung Laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten (EMVG) (Bzw. der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) für Geräte der Klasse a
171
Japan VCCI Class a Statement
172
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
172
Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Statement
172
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
172
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
173
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
173
Index
175
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Table of Contents
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Unpacking the Storage Subsystem
3
Installing the Support Rails
4
Removing the Storage Subsystem or Expansion Enclosure Components
5
Installing the Storage Subsystem or Storage Enclosure in the Rack Cabinet
9
Turning on the Power - AC Models
11
Installing the Software
14
Discovering and Setting up the Storage Subsystem
15
Obtaining Information from the IBM Support Web Site
16
Updating the Storage Subsystem Firmware
16
Configuring the Storage Subsystem
16
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