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IBM Flex System V7000 Installation Manual

IBM Flex System V7000 Installation Manual

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IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node
Version 6.4.1

Installation Guide

GC27-4203-00

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Version 6.4.1 Installation Guide GC27-4203-00...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 31, the information in the “Safety and environmental notices” on page ix, as well as the information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide , which is provided on a DVD.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Figures ....v Using the IBM Flex System Manager to set up your system . . 27 Adding a 4939 expansion enclosure into an existing Tables .
  • Page 4 Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 5: Figures

    LEDs on the control enclosure (node canister) 6 meter HD SAS - Mini SAS cable . . 16 LEDs on the expansion enclosure . . 24 Standard mini SAS - Mini SAS . . 16 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2011, 2012...
  • Page 6 Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 7: Tables

    Steps for the different scenarios . Power LED state definition . . 21 Control enclosure components LED state descriptions used in the IBM Flex Expansion enclosure components. System V7000 Storage Node . . 22 A type 4939 and 7 type 2076 expansion Node Canister LED descriptions .
  • Page 8 Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Safety And Environmental Notices

    3. Find the matching identification number in the Safety Information. Then review the topics concerning the safety notices to ensure that you are in compliance. 4. Optionally, read the multilingual safety instructions on the Flex System V7000 Storage Node website. Go to www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/overview/ hardware/puresystems/pureflex_system/storage_node/flex_system_v7000 and click the documentation link.
  • Page 10 Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11: Guidelines For Trained Service Technicians

    Make sure that the power cords are the correct type. v Make sure that the insulation is not frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-IBM alterations. Safety and environmental notices...
  • Page 12: Guidelines For Servicing Electrical Equipment

    If an electrical accident occurs, use caution, turn off the power, and send another person to get medical aid. Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 13: Danger Notices For Flex System V7000 Storage Node

    Danger notices for Flex System V7000 Storage Node Ensure that you are familiar with the danger notices for Flex System V7000 Storage Node. Use the reference numbers in parentheses at the end of each notice, such as (C003) for example, to find the matching translated notice in Safety Information.
  • Page 14 It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (R001 part 1 of 2) DANGER Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: Caution Notices For The Flex System V7000 Storage Node

    Repair or disassemble Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
  • Page 16 Exchange only with the approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. (C007a) Note: CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. UL regulatory information ™ This device is for use only with Listed IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Before You Begin The Installation

    Guide: www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/overview/hardware/puresystems/ pureflex_system/storage_node/flex_system_v7000 Occasionally you are referred to topics in the Flex System V7000 Storage Node Information Center. A copy of the Flex System V7000 Storage Node Information Center is on the CD that is included in your shipping order.
  • Page 18: Steps For The Different Scenarios

    20 into an existing an existing system” enclosure or a control system” on page 29 on page 29 enclosure and one or more expansion enclosures” on page Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 19: Step 1. Reviewing Your Packing Slip

    Table 1. Steps for the different scenarios (continued) New system that Adding control includes a control enclosures and New system with enclosure and one or Adding expansion expansion control enclosure more expansion enclosures to an enclosures to an only enclosures existing system existing system “Setting up your...
  • Page 20: Step 2. Identifying The Hardware Components

    One CD is shipped per enclosure. __ v License Function authorization document __ v IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Installation Guide, GC27-4203 Step 2. Identifying the hardware components The following illustrations and descriptions identify the various hardware components and port locations for the 4939 control enclosure and the 4939 expansion enclosure.
  • Page 21: Control Enclosure And Node Canisters

    Figure 1. Control enclosure and node canisters Table 2. Control enclosure components Component Description SAS port 1, node canister 1 (left) Node canister 1 (left) Node canister 2 (right) SAS port 1, node canister 2 (right) Expansion enclosure components Figure 2 shows the front view of an expansion enclosure and two expansion canisters.
  • Page 22: Step 3. Verifying Environmental Requirements

    If your system contains more than one control enclosure, you must configure the Fibre Channel switch for correct zoning between the control enclosures. See the configuring topics in the Flex System V7000 Storage Node Information Center that contain information about zoning rules and zoning details.
  • Page 23: Step 4. Reviewing Enclosure Location Guidelines

    1. From the Search support input field, type browser. You are shown a search result for “IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Supported Hardware List, Device Driver, Firmware and Recommended Software Levels.” Click the search entry. 2. Scroll down to the Other Hardware and Software section.
  • Page 24 Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Performing The 4939 Hardware Installation

    IBM Flex System chassis. If your shipment included either of these optional features, see the Installing optional features topic in the IBM Flex System V7000 Information Center or in the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Troubleshooting, Recovery, and Maintenance Guide PDF on the CD shipped with your system.
  • Page 26: Chassis Shelf Removal

    1 upward. Slide the support toward the rear and remove. Save the support for future use. Figure 4 on page 11 shows the removal of a shelf support. 3. Repeat the previous step for removal of the right-side shelf support. Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 27: Shelf Support Removal

    Figure 4. Shelf support removal 4. If it is necessary to install a shelf support, see Figure 5 on page 12. Chapter 2. Performing the 4939 hardware installation...
  • Page 28: Step 6. Installing The 4939 Enclosures

    The control enclosure (type 4939-A49, 4939-H49, or 4939-X49) should be installed before installing any expansion enclosures. See .“Step 4. Reviewing enclosure location guidelines” on page 7. This procedure is used to install both the 4939 control enclosure and any 4939 expansion enclosures. Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 Flex System chassis. If your shipment included either of these optional features, see the Installing optional features topic in the IBM Flex System V7000 Information Center or in the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Troubleshooting, Recovery, and Maintenance Guide PDF on the CD shipped with your system.
  • Page 30: Step 7. Connecting The Sas Cables To Expansion Enclosures

    Figure 6. Installing the enclosure ® 4. To install a type 2076 expansion enclosure, use the IBM Storwize V7000 Expansion Enclosure Installation Guide, Machine type 2076 that is shipped with the enclosure. Step 7. Connecting the SAS cables to expansion enclosures...
  • Page 31: Meter Hd Sas - Hd Sas Cable

    For information on the type 2076 expansion enclosure see the IBM Storwize V7000 Expansion Enclosure Installation Guide, Machine type 2076 that is shipped with the enclosure. v All type 4939 SAS ports are located at the front of the enclosures. The control enclosure canisters have one SAS port each and the expansion enclosure canisters have two ports each (1 and 2).
  • Page 32: Meter Hd Sas - Mini Sas Cable

    Figure 9. Standard mini SAS - Mini SAS When making the SAS cable connections, ensure that each SAS cable is fully connected. A click is heard or felt when the cable is successfully inserted and Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 33: Incorrect Sas Cable Connection

    connected. To make sure that the cable is properly connected, pull outward slightly on the cable (not the blue tab). If it comes out of the socket, it has not been properly connected. Retry the connection until it is successfully connected. Attention: The SAS connector sockets are recessed into the canister bezel, and you cannot see connector and the socket lining up.
  • Page 34: Correct Sas Cable Connection

    4939 expansion enclosures installed in a Flex System chassis along with seven additional type 2076 expansion enclosures installed in a rack external to the Flex System chassis. Your system might Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 35: Sas Cabling For 2 Type 4939 Expansion Enclosures And Up To 7 Type 2076 Expansion Enclosures

    include only one or two type 4939 expansion enclosures or a combination of type 4939 and type 2076 expansion enclosures. Type 2076 enclosures are always attached at the end of the chain. Figure 13 shows the cabling for the maximum of 9 expansion enclosures. Figure 13.
  • Page 36: Step 8. Powering On The 4939 Enclosures

    15. Verify your cabling. Step 8. Powering on the 4939 enclosures After installing the enclosures in the Flex System chassis, use this procedure to verify the enclosure power on status using the light emitting diodes (LEDs). Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 37: Power Led State Definition

    Make sure the Chassis Management Module (CMM) and Flex System Manager (FSM) (if installed) are powered on. v If there are compute nodes mapped to the Flex System V7000 Storage Node, make sure that these hosts are powered on after the storage node is fully powered on and the canister is active.
  • Page 38: Leds On The Control Enclosure (Node Canister)

    Table 6 defines the various LED states for the node canisters in the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node. Table 6. LED state descriptions used in the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node State Description The LED is continuously not lit or off.
  • Page 39 OFF – No faults have detected with the battery. v ON SOLID– A fault has been detected with the battery. See the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Troubleshooting, Recovery, and Maintenance Guide PDF on the CD for troubleshooting procedures.
  • Page 40: Leds On The Expansion Enclosure

    Internal canister. fault v ON SOLID – An internal component requires service or replacement. See the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Troubleshooting, Recovery, and Maintenance Guide PDF on the CD for troubleshooting procedures. v BLINKING – An internal component is being identified on this expansion canister.
  • Page 41: Chapter 3. Configuring The System

    Decide whether you are going to use an DHCP server to assign the node service IP address or you will assign static IP addresses. If using an DHCP server make sure your IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Nodes have access to the DHCP server and there are at least two DHCP addresses available on your subnet.
  • Page 42: Using The Chassis Management Module To Set Up Your System

    About this task There are two methods that can be used for the setting up your IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node for the first time. The method you choose depends upon the configuration of your IBM Flex System. v If your IBM Flex System does not have an installed and configured IBM Flex System Manager, go to “Using the Chassis Management Module to set up your...
  • Page 43: Using The Ibm Flex System Manager To Set Up Your System

    8. Log into the Flex System V7000 Storage Node using superuser as the ID and passw0rd for the password. The License agreement is displayed. 9. Review the International Program License Agreement (IPLA). You must accept the agreement before you can continue to use the product.
  • Page 44 6. Log into the Flex System V7000 Storage Node using superuser as the ID and passw0rd for the password. The License agreement is displayed. 7. Review the International Program License Agreement (IPLA). You must accept the agreement before you can continue to use the product.
  • Page 45: Adding A 4939 Expansion Enclosure Into An Existing System

    1. Configure the SAN switch to allow for correct zoning between the control enclosures. Each IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node port must have paths to at least one port on all other nodes that are in different enclosures in the same clustered system.
  • Page 46 FSM or CMM to launch the console. For information about the status of the node, see the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node Troubleshooting, Recovery, and Maintenance Guide PDF on the CD that is shipped with the system.
  • Page 47: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 48 IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. Licensees of this program who wish to have information about it for the purpose of enabling: (i) the exchange of information between independently created...
  • Page 49: Trademarks

    IBM, therefore, cannot guarantee or imply reliability, serviceability, or function of these programs. The sample programs are provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind. IBM shall not be liable for any damages arising out of your use of the sample programs.
  • Page 50: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors, or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 51: Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

    Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.
  • Page 52: Japan Vcci Council Class A Statement

    This apparatus is manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN60950 and as such is approved in the U.K. under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom. Korean Communications Commission (KCC) Class A Statement Flex System V7000 Storage Node: Installation Guide...
  • Page 53: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 Email: mailto: tjahn @ de.ibm.com Taiwan Contact Information This topic contains the product service contact information for Taiwan. IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd., Taipei Taiwan Tel: 0800-016-888...
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  • Page 56 Printed in USA GC27-4203-00...

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