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Quantum ActiveScale X100 Installation Manual (265 pages)

Brand: Quantum | Category: Network Storage Server | Size: 8.67 MB

Table of Contents
3
Contents
3
List of Tables
8
List of Figures
11
Rackless Activescale X100 Product Overview
15
About Shipping Pallets and Boxes
16
Table 1-1. Contents of Activescale X100 Shipping Pallets
16
System Specification Summary
18
Summary of Installation Phases
20
Table 1-2. Installation Phases
20
Table 1-3. Activescale X100 Identification
27
Preparing the Rack
29
Verifying Rack Requirements
30
Table 2-4. Rack Considerations for the Activescale X100
31
Servicing Space Requirement
32
PDU Considerations
32
Table 2-5. Space Requirement Specifications
32
Figure 2-1. Minimum Servicing Space Required
32
System Serial Number
33
Installing the Storage Enclosure Basics
35
Identification of Assembled Storage Enclosure Basic
37
About Assembling the Storage Enclosure Basic
37
Figure 3-2. Identification of Assembled Storage Enclosure Basics
37
Unpacking a Storage Enclosure Basic
38
Installing the Rail Kit
39
Table 3-6. Required Tools
39
Table 3-7. Rail Kit Hardware
39
Installing the Chassis
44
Table 3-8. Chassis Hardware
44
Table 3-9. Required Tools
44
Figure 3-3. Rack Ears
45
Figure 3-4. Chassis
46
Figure 3-5. Chassis Sidewall Screws
47
Figure 3-6. Front Rack Ears and Rack Mount Rail Screw Configuration
48
Installing the Sleds
49
Figure 3-7. Front and Rear View of Sled
50
Figure 3-8. Seated Sled
52
Figure 3-9. Populated Chassis
53
Installing the Rear Fans
54
Figure 3-10. Front and Rear View of Rear Fan
54
Figure 3-11. Rear Fan Installation
55
Adjusting the Cord Retention Bale
56
Figure 3-12. Rear Fans
56
Installing the I/O Module
57
Table 3-10. I/O Module Hardware
57
Figure 3-13. Rear View of I/O Module
57
Figure 3-14. Installing the I/O Module
59
Figure 3-15. Seating the I/O Module
60
Figure 3-16. I/O Module Handle
61
Connecting Power Cables
62
Table 3-11. Cords and Cables
62
Figure 3-17. Seated I/O Module
62
Figure 3-18. Open Latch Handle
63
Figure 3-19. Power Supply a
64
Figure 3-20. Power Supply B
65
Figure 3-21. Minisas Cable (Top) - Cable a (CSN1.S1.DA1.SA)
65
Sanity Check
66
Assemble the Remaining Storage Enclosure Basics
66
Figure 3-22. Minisas Cable (Bottom) - Cable B (CSN1.S2.DA1.SB)
66
Installing Storage Nodes
69
Installing the Storage Nodes
70
Figure 4-23. Expand the Outer Rail
71
Figure 4-24. Rail Attaching to Rear Vertical Rail
71
Figure 4-25. Rail Attaching to Front Vertical Rail
72
Figure 4-26. Locking the Inner Rail to the Storage Node
73
Connecting SAS Cables
74
Connecting Power Cables to the Storage Nodes
75
Figure 4-27. SAS Cable Labeling
75
Installing System Nodes
77
Installing the System Nodes
78
Figure 5-28. Expand the Outer Rail
79
Figure 5-29. Rail Attaching to Rear Vertical Rail
79
Figure 5-30. Rail Attaching to Front Vertical Rail
80
Figure 5-31. Locking the Inner Rail to the System Node
81
Connecting Power Cables to the System Nodes
82
Installing System Interconnects
83
Installing the System Interconnects
84
Figure 6-32. Align and Install - System Interconnects
87
Cabling the System Interconnects
89
Cabling the Storage Nodes
89
Figure 6-33. Cabling Storage Node 1
89
Figure 6-34. Cabling Storage Node 2
90
Figure 6-35. Cabling Storage Node 3
90
Figure 6-36. Cabling Storage Node 4
91
Figure 6-37. Cabling Storage Node 5
92
Cabling the System Nodes
93
Figure 6-38. Cabling Storage Node 6
93
Figure 6-39. Cabling System Node 1
94
Figure 6-40. Cabling System Node 2
95
Connecting the Activescale X100 to the Customer Network
96
Figure 6-41. Cabling System Node 3
96
User Provided Cables
97
Installing SFP+ Transceivers
97
Table 6-12. User Provided Cable Length Required
97
Figure 6-42. Rear Ports on System Node
97
Installing the Management Interconnect
99
Installing the Management Interconnect
100
Cabling the Management Interconnect
102
Figure 7-43. Cabling Diagram for the Management Interconnect
103
Connecting a Power Cable to the Management Interconnect
104
Powering the Activescale X100
105
About PDU Requirements
106
Powering on the Activescale X100 Components
106
Final Steps
109
Tidying up
109
System Bringup
111
What to Bring with You to the Data Center
111
Figure 10-1. Initial Bringup Workflow
111
Single Site Deployments
112
Summary of Workflow
112
Run the Pre-Login Configuration Wizard (Single Site Version)
112
Figure 10-2. Location of System Nodes: Label "4
113
Figure 10-3. System Node Eth2 Port
114
Figure 10-4. Pre-Login > Introduction
114
Figure 10-5. Pre-Login > Site Configuration
115
Figure 10-6. Pre-Login > Site Configuration > NIC Bonding
115
Figure 10-7. Pre-Login > Site Configuration > Bond Modes
116
Figure 10-8. Pre-Login > Site Review
116
Figure 10-9. Pre-Login > Site Review > Storage
117
Connect the System to Your Networks
118
Figure 10-10. Pre-Login > Apply Configuration
118
Figure 10-11. Pre-Login Checkmark
118
Figure 10-12. System Node Ports for Public Network 1 and 2
119
Figure 10-13. Network Connection through Top of Rack
119
Figure 10-14. Cable Routing Brush Strip
119
Run the Post-Login Configuration Wizard (Single Site Version)
120
Figure 10-15. Network Connectivity for a Single Site Activescale X100
120
Figure 10-16. Post-Login > EULA
121
Figure 10-17. Post-Login > Configuration
122
Figure 10-18. Post-Login > S3
124
Table 10-1. Storage Policies for a Single Site Activescale P100
125
Table 10-2. Storage Policies for a Single Site Activescale X100
126
Figure 10-19. Post-Login > Storage Policy
127
Figure 10-20. Post-Login > Activescale
128
Figure 10-21. Post-Login > Confirm
128
Figure 10-22. Post-Login > Apply
129
Multi-Site Deployments
130
Figure 10-23. Activescale SM Login Page
130
Figure 10-24. Activescale SM Welcome Screen
130
Summary of Workflow
131
Do Additional Setup for a Multi-Site Deployment
131
Obtain Cables and Transceivers
131
Create the Required Networks at each Site
132
Table 10-3. Parts Needed for Per System, Per Site
132
Check Data Paths and Latency
133
Figure 10-25. a Multi-Site Activescale X100 System
133
Create Uplinks
134
Table 10-4. System Interconnect Uplink Ports
135
Figure 10-26. Uplinks Illustrated
135
Connect the System to Your Networks
136
Figure 10-27. System Node Ports for Public Network 1 and Public Network 2
136
Figure 10-28. Network Connection through Top of Rack
136
Figure 10-29. Cable Routing Brush Strip
136
Run the Pre-Login Configuration Wizard (Multi-Site Version)
137
Figure 10-30. Location of System Nodes: Call out # 4
138
Figure 10-31. System Node Eth2 Port
139
Figure 10-32. Pre-Login > Introduction
139
Figure 10-33. Pre-Login > Site Configuration
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Figure 10-34. Pre-Login > Site Review
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Figure 10-35. Pre-Login > Site Review > Storage
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Figure 10-36. Pre-Login > Inter Site Connectivity (Primary Site)
143
Figure 10-37. Pre-Login > Inter Site Connectivity (Secondary Sites)
144
Figure 10-38. Pre-Login > Global Review (Primary Site)
144
Figure 10-39. Pre-Login > Global Review (Secondary Sites)
145
Figure 10-40. Pre-Login > Global Review > Click Apply
146
Figure 10-41. Pre-Login > Apply > Confirmation
146
Figure 10-42. Pre-Login > Apply Configuration
147
Run the Post-Login Configuration Wizard (Multi-Site Version)
148
Figure 10-43. Pre-Login: Check Mark
148
Figure 10-44. Post-Login > EULA
149
Figure 10-45. Post-Login > Configuration
150
Figure 10-46. Post-Login > S3
152
Table 10-5. Storage Policies for a Multi-Site Activescale P100
153
Table 10-6. Storage Policies for a Multi-Site Activescale X100
154
Figure 10-47. Post-Login > Durability Policy
155
Figure 10-48. Post-Login > Activescale CM
156
Figure 10-49. Post-Login > Confirm
156
Figure 10-50. Post-Login > Apply
157
Verify System Status
158
Figure 10-51. Activescale SM Login Page
158
Figure 10-52. Activescale SM Welcome Screen
158
Figure 10-53. the Dashboard for a Single Site Activescale X100
159
Troubleshooting
160
Installing Rack Seal Kits
163
Installing the Rack Seal Plate
164
Table 11-7. Rack Seal Plate Installation Overview
164
Figure 11-54. Removing the Rear Fans
164
Figure 11-55. Rack Seal Plate Cage Nuts
165
Figure 11-56. Installing the Rack Seal Plate
165
Figure 11-57. Rack Seal Plate Installed
165
Figure 11-58. Installing the Rear Fans
166
Installing Scale up Kits
167
Installing Sled Columns as Part of Scale up
168
Table 12-8. Installing Sled Columns for Scale up Overview
168
Figure 12-59. Unlocking the I/O Module
169
Figure 12-60. Removing the I/O Module
170
Figure 12-61. Sled Release Button
170
Figure 12-62. Sled Release at 45 Degrees
170
Figure 12-63. Removing the Sled Blank
171
Figure 12-64. Installing the Sled
171
Figure 12-65. Sliding the I/O Module into the Chassis
171
Provisioning the Newly Added Sleds on a Single Site System
172
Figure 12-66. Locking the I/O Module
172
Figure 12-67. Starting a Scale up
173
Figure 12-68. Scale Up: Password Verification
174
Figure 12-69. Scale Up: Start Provisioning
174
Figure 12-70. Scale Up: Ready to Provision
175
Figure 12-71. Scale Up: Job Success
175
Provisioning the Newly Added Sleds on a Multi-Site System
176
Figure 12-72. Scale Up: Confirmation on Dashboard
176
Figure 12-73. Scale Up: Confirmation on Resources Page
176
Figure 12-74. Starting a Scale up
178
Figure 12-75. Scale Up: Password Verification
179
Figure 12-76. Scale Up: Start Provisioning
179
Figure 12-77. Scale Up: Ready to Provision
180
Figure 12-78. Scale Up: Job Success
180
Figure 12-79. Scale Up: Confirmation on Dashboard
181
Figure 12-80. Scale Up: Confirmation on Resources Page
181
Installing Scale out Kits
182
Hardware Steps
183
Parts Required for Scale out
183
Additional Parts Required for Multi-Site Configuration
183
Connecting the Cables between the Systems
184
Table 13-9. Parts Needed for Per System, Per Site
184
Cabling Two Systems
185
Cabling Three Systems
185
Figure 13-81. Location of Scale out Ports: 49 (M1) and 51 (M3)
185
Figure 13-82. Scale out Cabling between Two Systems
185
Opening Interconnect Ports
186
Figure 13-83. Scale out Cabling between 3 Systems
186
Additional Steps for Multi-Site Configurations
188
Software Steps
189
Figure 13-84. Starting a Scale out
190
Figure 13-85. Sample Pop-Up with Results of System Scan
191
Figure 13-86. Scale Out: Summary of Scan
191
Figure 13-87. Scale Out: Click Proceed to Apply Network Settings
192
Figure 13-88. Scale Out: Job Progress
192
Figure 13-89. Scale Out: Confirmation on Dashboard
193
Post-Requisites
194
Figure 13-90. Scale Out: Confirmation on Resources Pane
194
Installing System Expansion Node Kits
195
System Expansion Node Kit Requirements
196
Public Network IP Address Requirements
196
Multi-Site Deployment Requirements
196
Rack Requirements
196
PDU Requirements
196
PDU Requirements for Racked Systems
196
Unpacking System Expansion Node Kits
196
Table 14-1. Kit Contents
196
Installing System Expansion Node Kits
197
Installing the 1U Rail Kit
198
Figure 14-1. System Expansion Node Rack Locations
198
Figure 14-2. Expand the Outer Rail
199
Figure 14-3. Rail Attaching to Rear Vertical Rail
199
Figure 14-4. Rail Attaching to Front Vertical Rail
200
Figure 14-5. Locking the Inner Rail to the Node
200
Installing a System Expansion Node into the Rack
201
Connecting the System Expansion Node Kit Networking Cables
201
Installing System Expansion Node Kits in Multi-Site Systems
202
Table 14-2. System Interconnect Connections for the System Expansion Nodes
202
Table 14-3. Management Interconnect Connections for the System Expansion Nodes
202
Table 14-4. Multi-Site Example Configuration
202
Installing the System Expansion Node PDU Kit
203
Re-Balancing the Pdus
203
Figure 14-6. Installing a Three-Phase PDU
203
Three-Phase Across Two Pdus
204
Table 14-5. Three-Phase Across Two Pdus - Pdus 1 and 2
204
Three-Phase Across Three Pdus
205
Table 14-6. Three-Phase Across Three Pdus - PDU 1
205
Table 14-7. Three-Phase Across Three Pdus - PDU 2
205
Programming the Pdus
207
Connecting to the PDU with a Serial Port
207
Table 14-8. Three-Phase Across Three Pdus - PDU 3
207
Connecting to the PDU with an Ethernet Port
208
Logging into the PDU Firmware CLI
208
Three-Phase PDU Programming with Three Pdus
209
Programming the System Interconnects
213
Powering on the System Expansion Node
215
Software Steps for Adding a System Expansion Node Kit
215
Figure 14-7. Starting a System Expansion Node Job
216
Figure 14-8. Selecting Which System the New System Expansion Node Is Attached to
217
Figure 14-9. System Expansion Node: Summary of Scan
218
Figure 14-10. System Expansion Node: Click Proceed to Apply Network Settings
219
Figure 14-11. System Expansion Node: Job Progress
219
Figure 14-12. System Expansion Node: Job Success
220
Figure 14-13. System Expansion Node: Confirmation on Dashboard
220
Figure 14-14. System Expansion Node: Confirmation on Resources Pane
221
System Specifications
222
System Specification Summary
223
Hard Disk Drive Specifications
224
Table 15-9. 1 TB Hard Disk Drive Specification Summary
224
Table 15-10. 10 TB Hard Disk Drive Specification Summary
225
Table 15-11. 12 TB Hard Disk Drive Specification Summary
225
Management Interconnect Specifications
226
Table 15-12. 14 TB Hard Disk Drive Specification Summary
226
PDU Specifications
227
Table 15-13. Management Interconnect Specifications
227
Table 15-14. Three-Phase PDU Specification Summary
227
Table 15-15. Single-Phase PDU Specification Summary
227
Power Cords
228
Rack Specifications
228
Table 15-16. Rack Specifications
229
Figure 15-15. Rack Dimensions
229
Solid State Drive Specifications
230
Storage Enclosure Basic Specifications
230
Table 15-17. 480 GB Solid State Drive Specification Summary
230
Table 15-18. 960 GB Solid State Drive Specification Summary
230
Storage Node Specifications
231
System Interconnect Specifications
231
Table 15-19. Storage Enclosure Specifications
231
Table 15-20. Storage Node Specifications
231
System Node Specifications
232
Recommended Torque of Machined Fasteners
233
Table 16-21. Recommended Torque of Machined Fasteners (Rack Components)
233
About the Cord Retention Bale
235
Adjusting the Cord Retention Bale
235
Figure 17-16. Cord Retention Bale Move
235
Figure 17-17. Adjustment Holes for Cord Retention Bale
236
Figure 17-18. Cord Retention Bale Final Position
236
Host Connectivity for the Storage Enclosure Basic
239
Table 18-22. Approved Power Cables
239
Table 18-23. Approved SAS Cables
239
Table 18-24. Approved Alternate SAS Cables
239
About Activescale X100 Racks
241
Rack Requirements
242
Airflow Considerations
242
Table 19-25. Airflow Requirements
243
PDU Specifications
245
PDU Requirements, Common
246
Table 20-26. Input Cord
246
Table 20-27. Delivered Power
246
Table 20-28. Output Frequency
246
Table 20-29. Output Connectors (Outlets)
246
Table 20-30. Recommended Branch Circuit Protection
246
Mechanical Requirements
247
Redundancy
247
Mounting in System
247
Workmanship and Finish
247
Table 20-31. Mounting in System
247
Monitoring
248
Local Monitoring
248
Parameters Monitored
248
Communication Interface
248
Miscellaneous Requirements
248
Best Practices for Power Sequencing
248
Safety
249
Electromagnetic Compatibility
249
Environmental
249
Example Configurations
249
Table 20-32. Recommended Startup Order
249
3-Phase Delta, 208V, 24A, NA, Japan
250
Table 20-33. Input Power Configuration
250
Table 20-34. Input Current/Power
250
Table 20-35. Input Connector and Wiring
250
Table 20-36. Output Voltage
250
Table 20-37. Branch Circuit Characteristics
250
Table 20-38. Output Connector Ratings
250
Table 20-39. Dimensions and Weights
250
3-Phase Delta, 208V, 48A, NA
252
Table 20-40. Input Power Configuration
252
Table 20-41. Input Current/Power
252
Table 20-42. Input Connector and Wiring
252
Table 20-43. Output Voltage
252
Table 20-44. Branch Circuit Characteristics
252
Table 20-45. Output Connector Ratings
252
Table 20-46. Dimensions and Weights
252
3-Phase WYE, 230V, 16A, Europe, Global
254
Table 20-47. Input Power Configuration
254
Table 20-48. Input Current/Power
254
Table 20-49. Input Connector and Wiring
254
Table 20-50. Output Voltage
254
Table 20-51. Branch Circuit Characteristics
254
Table 20-52. Output Connector Ratings
254
Table 20-53. Dimensions and Weights
254
Single-Phase 220V, 24A, NA
256
Table 20-54. Input Power Configuration
256
Table 20-55. Input Current/Power
256
Table 20-56. Input Connector and Wiring
256
Table 20-57. Output Voltage
256
Table 20-58. Branch Circuit Characteristics
256
Table 20-59. Output Connector Ratings
256
Table 20-60. Dimensions and Weights
256
1-Phase 230V, 32A, Europe, Global
258
Table 20-61. Input Power Configuration
258
Table 20-62. Input Current/Power
258
Table 20-63. Input Connector and Wiring
258
Table 20-64. Output Voltage
258
Table 20-65. Branch Circuit Characteristics
258
Table 20-66. Output Connector Ratings
258
Table 20-67. Dimensions and Weights
258
How to Read Cable Labels
261
Cable Mapping
261
Table 21-68. Component Naming Convention
261
Figure 21-19. Cable Label
261
Figure 21-20. Components and Port Identification
262
Figure 21-21. Activescale X100 Cable Wiring Key
263
Contacting Quantum
265

Quantum ActiveScale X100 Facility Requirements Manual (29 pages)

Brand: Quantum | Category: Storage | Size: 1.96 MB

Table of Contents
3
List of Tables
5
List of Figures
7
Document Summary
9
Scope
10
Product Overview
10
Site Requirements
13
Airflow Considerations
14
Rack Requirements
14
Table 2-1. Relevant System Specs for Rack Requirements
14
PDU Requirements for Rackless Systems
15
PDU Requirements, Common
15
Table 2-2. System Power Requirements
15
Table 2-3. Component Power Measurements
15
Mechanical Requirements
16
Monitoring
18
Miscellaneous Requirements
18
Example Configurations
19
3-Phase Delta, 208V, 24A, NA, Japan Input Power Configuration
19
Table 2-4. Recommended Startup Order
19
3-Phase Delta, 208V, 48A, NA Input Power Configuration
21
3-Phase WYE, 230V, 16A, Europe, Global
22
1-Phase 220V, 24A, NA
23
1-Phase 230V, 32A, Europe, Global
24
Load Balancing Pdus
25
Build Space Requirement for Rackless Systems
25
About Shipping Pallets and Boxes
26
Table 2-5. Contents of Activescale X100 Shipping Pallets
26
Servicing Space Requirement
28
Delivery Route Inspection
28
Walking Path Inspection
28
Table 2-6. Space Requirement Specifications
28
Contacting Quantum
29

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