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IBM System Storage N3700 manual available for free PDF download: Hardware And Service Manual
IBM System Storage N3700 Hardware And Service Manual (106 pages)
N series
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Table of Contents
Safety Notices and Labels
5
Danger Notices
5
Labels
6
Attention Notices
7
Laser Safety
8
Usage Restrictions
8
Rack Safety
9
Rack Installation
9
Rack Relocation (19" Rack)
10
Product Recycling and Disposal
10
Battery Return Program
11
Table of Contents
13
Figures
17
Tables
19
About this Document
21
How this Document Is Organized
21
Supported Features
21
Who Should Read this Document
21
Getting Information, Help, and Service
22
Before You Call
22
Using the Documentation
22
Web Sites
22
Accessing Online Technical Support
23
Hardware Service and Support
23
Supported Servers and Operating Systems
23
Firmware Updates
23
Fire Suppression Systems
23
Conventions and Terminology Used in this Document
23
Terminology
24
Command Conventions
24
Formatting Conventions
24
Keyboard Conventions
25
How to Send Your Comments
25
Chapter 1. Preparing for the Installation
27
Understanding the Differences between Early and Current N3700 CPU Modules
27
Port Labeling for Early N3700 CPU Module Designs
27
Required Manuals, Tools and Equipment
28
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
28
Port Labeling for Current N3700 CPU Module Designs
28
Planning and Organizing the Installation
29
Hardware Specifications
29
N3700 Characteristics Hardware Specifications
29
Rules for Installing the N3700 in a Rack
30
Guide to the Installation Process
31
Chapter 2. Connecting an N3700 Storage System
33
Handling Fiber-Optic Cables
33
Connecting Your N3700 Storage System to a Network
33
Connecting Expansion Units
33
Connecting Your N3700 Storage System to a Power Source
34
Connecting to Third-Party Devices or Fibre Channel Switches
34
Rules for Connecting the Third-Party Devices
34
Connecting Your N3700 Storage System to an ASCII Terminal Console
35
ASCII Terminal Console Wiring
35
DB-9 to RJ-45 Console Adapter Pin Connections
35
Connecting to an ASCII Terminal Console
36
Console Adapter Pin Number Connections
36
Chapter 3. Configuring an N3700 Storage System
37
Configuring the N3700 Storage System
37
System Setup Information Worksheet
37
System Setup Worksheet
37
Disk Assignments
38
Disk Ownership Worksheet
39
Booting Your N3700 Storage System for the First Time
40
Setup Script Questions
42
Configuring the Fibre Channel Port
43
N3700 Storage System Active-Active (Clustered) Configurations
43
Configuring for Initiator Mode
44
Chapter 4. Monitoring Your System
45
Monitoring the Front Operation Panel
45
Location of Leds
45
Disk Shelf ID Display and the Front Panel Leds
45
About the Disk Shelf ID Display
46
Interpreting the Front Panel Leds
46
Monitoring the Power Supply
47
Location of Leds
47
Interpreting Power Supply Leds
48
Monitoring the Fibre Channel Disk
48
Location of Leds
48
Power Supply LED Location
48
Power Supply LED Interpretation
48
Interpreting Fibre Channel Disk Leds
49
Monitoring the CPU Module
49
Location of Leds on the CPU Module
49
Fibre Channel Disk Leds
49
Fibre Channel Disk LED Interpretation
49
Interpreting Ethernet Leds on an N3700 Storage System
50
Interpreting Fibre Channel Leds on an N3700 Storage System
50
Chapter 5. Replacing N3700 Storage System Devices
53
Replacing a Disk
53
About Replacing a Disk in Your Storage System
53
Removing a Disk
53
Installing a Disk
53
Replacing a Drive Blank Cover or N3700 Load Board
54
Removing a Drive Blank Cover or N3700 Load Board
54
Installing a Drive Blank Cover or N3700 Load Board
54
Replacing the CPU Module
54
Location of the CPU Module and Blank Filler Module
55
CPU Module Contents
55
Reasons for Removing the CPU Module
55
Removing the CPU Module
56
Procedures for Installing the CPU Module
57
Cam Mechanism
57
Moving the Data ONTAP Software
58
Installing the Module in a Non-Active-Active System
58
Installing the Module in an Active-Active (Clustered) System with Cf Disabled
59
Hot-Swapping a Module in an Active-Active (Clustered) System While in Takeover Mode
60
Replacing the Battery on the CPU Module
61
Battery Housing in CPU Module
62
Replacing the SDRAM DIMM on the CPU Module
63
Required Memory Configuration
63
Replacing the SDRAM DIMM
63
Replacing the Compactflash Card on the CPU Module
64
Replacing the Compactflash Card
64
Compactflash Card Removal
64
Replacing a Power Supply
65
Rules for Replacing Power Supplies
65
Compactflash Card
65
Compactflash Card Testing Options
65
Removing a Power Supply
66
Installing a Power Supply
66
Raising the Power Supply Handle
67
Chapter 6. Error Messages and Troubleshooting
69
Where to Get more Information
69
Startup Error Messages
69
POST Messages
69
Corrective Action Documentation
69
Boot Messages
70
POST Error Messages
70
POST Error Message Descriptions
71
Environmental EMS Messages
73
Netboot Process for the N3700 Storage System
76
Configuration Requirements for Netboot Servers
76
Performing the Netboot Process from a Remote Image
76
Booting Your N3700 Storage System from a Backup Firmware Image
76
Booting with a Backup Firmware Image
76
Troubleshooting the N3700 Storage System
77
Appendix A. Recommended Power Line Sizes
81
Recommended AC Power Line Sizes
81
Appendix B. Power Cord List for N Series Products
83
Appendix C. Parts List for the N3700
85
Subassemblies and Parts
85
Hard Disk Drives
85
Cables and Connectors
86
Power Cords
86
Cable and Connector Frus and Descriptions
86
Appendix D. IBM System Storage N Series Documentation
87
N7600 and N7800 Storage Systems Library
87
N3700 Storage System Library
87
N5200 and N5500 Filer Storage Systems Library
87
EXN1000 and EXN2000 Expansion Units Library
87
Data ONTAP 7.2 Gateway Storage Systems Library
87
Data ONTAP 7.1 Gateway Storage Systems Library
88
Data ONTAP 7.2 Library
88
Data ONTAP 7.1 Library
89
Other N Series and N Series-Related Documents
89
Notices
91
Edition Notice
92
Trademarks
92
Important Notes
93
Electronic Emission Notices
94
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class a Statement
94
Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
94
Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
94
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
94
Australia and New Zealand Class a Statement
95
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
95
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
95
Taiwan Class a Warning Statement
96
Japan VCCI Class a ITE Electronic Emission Statement
96
Korean Class a Electronic Emission Statement
96
Power Cords
96
Index
99
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