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    Ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

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    Ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

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    Note: before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in the “safety” on page iii and “notices” on page 241 sections. Fifth edition (october 2009) © copyright international business machines corporation 2009. Us government users restricted rights – ...

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    Safety the caution and danger statements that this document contains can be referenced in the multilingual ibm ® safety information document that is provided with your ibm system storage ™ ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the co...

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    Statement 1: danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. V connect all power cords to a ...

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    Statement 2: caution: when replacing the lithium battery, use only an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explo...

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    Statement 3: caution: when laser products (such as cd-roms, dvd drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts ...

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    Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) caution: use safe practices when lifting. Statement 5: caution: the power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might hav...

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    Statement 8: caution: never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a prob...

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    Statement 30: caution: to reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards: v this equipment must be installed by trained service personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by the nec and iec 60950-1, first edition, the standard for safety of information technology equipment. V connect...

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    X ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem: installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

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    Contents safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xvii tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xxi about this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xxiii who should read this d...

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    Acoustic noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 site wiring and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ac power recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 power cords and receptacles. . . . . . ...

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    One ds5100 and ds5300 and eight exp5060 storage expansion enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 one ds5100 and ds5300 and one exp5060 intermixed with a maximum of three exp810/exp5000 storage expansion enclosures . . . . . . 91 ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and one exp50...

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    Chapter 5. Replacing components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 service action allowed status led . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 single component failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 multiple component...

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    Industry canada class a emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 244 avis de conformité à la réglementation d’industrie canada . . . . . . . 244 australia and new zealand class a statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 united kingdom telecommunications safety requirement . . . . . . . . 244 europ...

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    Xvi ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem: installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

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    Figures 1. Ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. Location of components in the storage subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3. Controllers in the storage subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4. Fibre channel controller...

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    51. One ds5100 and ds5300 and one storage expansion enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 52. One ds5100 and ds5300 and two exp5000 storage expansion enclosures . . . . . . . . . 81 53. One ds5100 and ds5300 and four exp5000 storage expansion enclosures . . . . . . . . . 82 54. One ds5100 and ds530...

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    94. Iscsi raid controller leds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 95. Numeric display leds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 96. Power supply and fan unit leds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 97. Interconnect-battery unit leds . . ....

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    Xx ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem: installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

  • Page 23: Tables

    Tables 1. Where to find ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 installation and configuration procedures . . . . Xxiv 2. Features at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. Maximum number of storage expansion enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4. Description of fi...

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    44. Description of figure 75 on page 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 45. Description of figure 76 on page 114 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 46. Description of figure 92 on page 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 47. Raid controller leds. ....

  • Page 25: About This Document

    About this document this document provides instructions for installing and customizing the configuration of your ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem. It also provides hardware maintenance procedures and troubleshooting information. Who should read this document this document is in...

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    Ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 installation tasks - general overview table 1 provides a sequential list of many installation and configuration tasks that are common to most ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 configurations. When you install and configure your ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300, refer to this table to f...

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    Table 1. Where to find ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 installation and configuration procedures (continued) installation task where to find information or procedures 3 mount the ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 exp storage expansion unit in the rack v ibm system storage quick start guide for the following sto...

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    Table 1. Where to find ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 installation and configuration procedures (continued) installation task where to find information or procedures 6 power up the subsystem v ibm system storage quick start guide for the following storage subsystems: – ds5100 and ds5300 – ds4800 – ds420...

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    Table 1. Where to find ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 installation and configuration procedures (continued) installation task where to find information or procedures 14 verify ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 subsystem health v ibm system storage dsxxxx installation, user’s, and maintenance guide for the foll...

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    V use an ibm discussion forum on the ibm web site to ask questions. You can solve many problems without outside assistance by following the troubleshooting procedures that ibm provides in the ds storage manager online help or in the documents that are provided with your system and software. The info...

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    Infrastructure. Therefore, you can use the ibm system storage productivity center to manage multiple ibm system storage product configurations from a single management interface. To learn how to incorporate the ds storage manager with the ibm system storage productivity center, see the ibm system st...

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    Software service and support through ibm support line, for a fee you can get telephone assistance with usage, configuration, and software problems. For information about which products are supported by support line in your country or region, go to the following web site: www.Ibm.Com/services/sl/prod...

  • Page 33: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction this chapter describes the operating specifications, features, and components for the ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 (machine type 1818) storage subsystem (hereafter referred to as ds5100 and ds5300 or storage subsystem ). This chapter also includes an inventory checkli...

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    Details about the various options you can order depending on the model, contact your ibm sales representatives or reseller for information. Fibre channel defined fibre channel technology is outlined in the scsi-3 fibre channel protocol (scsi-fcp) standard. Fibre channel is a high-speed data transpor...

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    Table 2. Features at a glance general v modular components: – raid controllers (2) – power supply-cooling fan units (2) – interconnect-battery unit (1) v technology: – support for raid 0, 1, 3, 5 and 6 disk arrays – support of full disk encryption (fde) disk drives. (requires premium feature key) – ...

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    Note: depending on your ds5100 and ds5300 order, your shipping box might contain additional materials not listed in the following checklist. Review the inventory checklist included in the ds5100 and ds5300 shipping box for any additional parts, and use that checklist in combination with the followin...

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    – statement of limited warranty if an item is missing or damaged, contact your ibm reseller or your ibm marketing representative. If you have not already done so, record your storage subsystem serial number, machine type and model number, and raid controller mac addresses in appendix b, “records,” o...

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    V to maintain power redundancy, plug the ds5100 and ds5300 right and left raid controller units into two independent external power circuits through ac distribution units inside a rack cabinet or directly into external receptacles. Similarly, the right and left power supplies of the ds5100 and ds530...

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    Note: the illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. The storage subsystem comprises has five components. The components, and the quantity of each component in the storage subsystem, are the following: v raid controllers (two) v power supply and fan units (two) v interc...

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    The storage subsystem provides flexibility in configuring a raid array. A minimal storage subsystem configuration would consist of one ds5100 and ds5300 and one storage expansion enclosure. The storage expansion enclosure can contain as few as two disk drives. The maximum number of disk drives a ds5...

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    Important the exp5000 (1818-d1a) is the storage expansion enclosure specifically designed for the ds5100 and ds5300 (1818-51a and 1818-53a) and along with the exp5060 (1818-g1a), is the storage expansion enclosure supported behind the ds5100 and ds5300 with the exception noted below. This is a criti...

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    Table 3. Maximum number of storage expansion enclosures (continued) enclosure type maximum number of enclosures in a redundant ds5100 and ds5300 drive channel pair maximum number of enclosures in a ds5100 and ds5300 subsystem exp5060 notes: 1. Requires firmware version 7.60.13.05, or higher. 2. Maxi...

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    Information about the condition of the controllers is conveyed by indicator leds on the back of each controller. (“raid controller leds” on page 145 identifies the indicator leds on the raid controller and explains the conditions that each led indicates.) controller cable connections each controller...

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    Dual-ported drive channels each controller has four drive channels; each drive channel has two fibre channel ports. The drive channels are used to connect storage expansion enclosures to the raid controllers on the ds5100 and ds5300. Attention: before you power on the ds5100 and ds5300, the storage ...

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    112 drives in seven ibm ds5100 and ds5300 storage expansion enclosures. (see table 3 on page 9 for more information.) host channels each ds5100 and ds5300 controller supports two host interface cards. The ds5100 and ds5300 controller supports 4 gbps and 8 gbps fc host interface cards or 1 gbps iscsi...

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    V one gbps iscsi host interface card can operate at 1 gbps or 100 mbps ethernet speeds. However, the 1 gbps speed should be the operating speed for the iscsi ports in the production environment. The controllers interact with the fibre channel host bus adapter ports in the host server or the fibre ch...

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    Table 5. Default ip addresses and subnet masks port ip address subnet mask controller a management port 1 192.168.128.101 255.255.255.0 controller a management port 2 192.168.129.101 255.255.255.0 controller b management port 1 192.168.128.102 255.255.255.0 controller b management port 2 192.168.129...

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    1. Get the mac address from each controller blade. 2. Complete whichever of the following steps is appropriate for your server: v on a dhcp server, create a dhcp record for each of the mac addresses. Set the lease duration to the longest time possible. V on a bootp server, edit the bootptab file to ...

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    9. Add a new storage subsystem entry in the enterprise management window, using the new assigned ip addresses. Note: to manage storage subsystems through a firewall, configure the firewall to open port 2463 to tcp data. Controller memory each raid controller has data cache memory. The processor memo...

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    Table 6. Raid controller specifications (continued) category criteria specification interface fibre channel or iscsi host port two host interface cards per controller for a total of 8 fibre channel host ports or four iscsi host ports per controller. Support for: v two 4 gbps fc host interface cards ...

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    Table 6. Raid controller specifications (continued) category criteria specification storage expansion enclosure support redundant drive channel pairs 4 per controller maximum number of drives per redundant drive channel pair 112 drives per redundant drive channel pair (seven storage expansion enclos...

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    Storage subsystem are shown in the released position. The levers that secure the right power supply and fan unit into the storage subsystem are shown in the latched position. Note: although both power supply and fan units in the ds5100 and ds5300 chassis are identical, they are seated in the ds5100 ...

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    Attention: because the interconnect-battery unit provides electrical signal connections between the controllers, removing the interconnect-battery unit interrupts the communications between the controller units in the ds5100 and ds5300, resulting in a loss of communication between controllers a and ...

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    Attention never remove the interconnect-battery unit unless directed to do so by an ibm support representative. Removing the interconnect-battery unit after a controller or a power supply and fan unit has already been removed results in a loss of data access. Refer to “replacing the interconnect-bat...

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    Software and hardware compatibility and upgrades the latest ds5100 and ds5300 controller firmware and nvsram, the storage expansion enclosure drive enclosure esm firmware, and fibre channel and sata drive frus firmware must be installed to ensure optimal functionality, manageability, and reliability...

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    Go to the subsystem management window and select view → storage subsystem profile . When the storage subsystem profile window opens, select the all tab and scroll through the profile for storage subsystem list to locate the following information. Note: the profile for storage subsystem list contains...

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    Specifications this section provides site specifications for the ds5100 and ds5300. Before installing a storage subsystem, you must either verify that your planned installation site meets these requirements, or prepare the site so that it does meet these requirements. Preparations might involve meet...

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    Table 8. Ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem weights (continued) unit weight maximum 1 empty 2 shipping 3 1 maximum weight indicates a storage subsystem with two battery modules installed. Each battery module weighs 1.1 kg (2.5 lb). 2 empty weight indicates a storage subsystem with all components re...

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    Table 11. Temperature and humidity requirements (continued) condition parameter requirement relative humidity (no condensation) operating range 20% to 80% storage range 10% to 93% transit range 5% to 95% maximum dew point 26° c (79° f) maximum gradient 10% per hour notes: 1. The non-operating enviro...

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    Table 13 lists the kva, watts, and btu calculations for the ds5100 and ds5300. These values assume the power supplies have a 73 percent efficiency and a power factor of 0.99. These tabulated power and heat dissipation values are typical for the storage subsystem. Maximum configuration units are typi...

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    Table 14. Ds5100 and ds5300 operational vibration specifications parameter value frequency sweep 5 hz - 150 hz - 5 hz wave form sinusoidal, 0.25 g acoustic noise table 15 lists the maximum sound levels emitted by the storage subsystem. Table 15. Ds5100 and ds5300 sound levels measurement level sound...

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    Table 16. Ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 ac power requirements (continued) low range high range 1. Typical voltage: 120 v ac, 60 hz, assumes 75% power-supply efficiency and 0.99 power factor 2. Typical voltage: 240 v ac, 60 hz, assumes 75% power-supply efficiency and 0.99 power factor site wir...

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    V where rack cabinets are in rows front-to-front or back-to-back, a gap of at least 1220 mm (48 in.) must separate the rows across the cold aisle. V to ensure correct airflow in each rack cabinet, the rack filler plates must be installed in unused positions. Also, all the gaps in the front of the ra...

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    Chapter 2. Installing the storage subsystem this chapter provides the information that you need to install the storage subsystem into a rack cabinet. Before you begin the installation, review the safety information in “safety” on page iii. Chapter 2, “installing the storage subsystem” provides an ov...

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    Located near the management and iscsi ports on each raid controller, as shown in figure 127 on page 224. You may not be able to easily access this information after you install the ds5100 and ds5300. 6. Install and secure the ds5100 and ds5300 chassis in the rack cabinet. See “installing the ds5100 ...

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    14. Review and perform the procedures described in “performing the ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 health check process” on page 128. Handling static-sensitive devices attention: static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their stat...

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    Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) caution: use safe practices when lifting. 3. Remove the mounting rails, mounting hardware, and line jumper cords from the ds5100 and ds5300 shipping box. Do not remove the ds5100 and ds5300 from the shipping box at this time. Attent...

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    The kit includes a ds storage manager support cd that has the appropriate ibm ds storage manager host software. If you order more than one host software kit, the additional kits may also be shipped in the ds5100 and ds5300 shipping box. The cd also includes the ds storage subsystem controller firmwa...

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    V to ensure rack stability, load the rack starting at the bottom. V if you install multiple components in the rack, do not overload the power outlets. V always connect the storage subsystem to a properly grounded outlet. V always connect the ibm-certified rack power distribution units (pdus) to at l...

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    Front rack mounting template 0 u 2 u 3 u 1 u 4 u rail assembly (front left) rail assembly (front right) rail assembly (front left) rail assembly (front right) 4 u 3 u 2 u 1 u 0 u front figure 13. Ds5100 and ds5300 front rack mounting template chapter 2. Installing the storage subsystem 39.

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    Before installing the ds5100 and ds5300 in a rack cabinet, you must install the rails and rack-mounting hardware that come with your storage subsystem. The ds5100 and ds5300 requires an electronic industries association (eia) 310-d type a 19-inch rack cabinet. The distance between eia rails, from th...

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    Figure 15 shows the support rail assembly for the ds5100 and ds5300. Complete the following steps to install the support rails: note: refer to figure 15 while performing these steps. 1. Ensure that the rack cabinet has already been installed. 2. Ensure that a stabilizer has been correctly attached t...

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    V when you install the ds5100 and ds5300 and associated storage expansion enclosures into a rack cabinet, install each device in the lowest available position and work upwards so that the rack does not become unstable. Note: if you are installing more than one ds5100 and ds5300, install each ds5100 ...

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    Note: the illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Assemble these items before proceeding with the installation. V antistatic protection, such as a grounded wrist strap v cart or other surface to hold the ds5100 and ds5300 and its components v two m5 screws v tie wrap...

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    Attention: if you have not yet done so, record the serial number, machine type and model number, and mac addresses for your ds5100 and ds5300 in appendix b, “records,” on page 223. The serial number, machine type, and model number are located on top of each storage subsystem. The mac addresses are l...

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    Attention: when you slide the storage subsystem into the cabinet, verify that the back of the ds5100 and ds5300 is secured by the hold-down clips located at the back of each rail. With the m5 rail screws loosely threaded, you can make minor adjustments to the rails to ensure that the subsystem latch...

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    Chapter 3. Cabling the storage subsystem after the storage subsystem is installed in its permanent location, you must cable it to hosts, drives, and other external devices, depending on your hardware configuration. This chapter provides fibre channel and power cabling information for the storage sub...

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    Statement 3: caution: when laser products (such as cd-roms, dvd drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts ...

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    – 8 gbps: 50 meters (164 ft.) of 50/125 um fiber, 150 meters (492 ft.) of 62.5/125 um fiber installing sfp modules the ds5100 and ds5300 fibre channel host and drive channel ports require sfp modules. Sfp modules are used to convert electrical signals to optical signals that are required for fibre c...

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    V you must insert the sfp module into a port before you connect the fiber-optic cable. V you must remove the fiber-optic cable from the sfp module before you remove the sfp module from the fibre channel port. See “removing sfp modules” on page 52 for more information. V the speed of the sfp module d...

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    3. Remove the protective cap from the fibre channel port. Save the protective cap for future use. 4. Insert the sfp module into the fibre channel port until it clicks into place. See figure 20. Note: the alignment of the fibre channel ports on controller a are opposite those of controller b. Before ...

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    Removing sfp modules to remove the sfp module from the fibre channel port, perform the following steps. Attention: to avoid damage to the cable or to the sfp module, make sure you unplug the lc-lc fibre channel cable before you remove the sfp module. 1. Remove the lc-lc fibre channel cable from the ...

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    1. Remove the protective cap from the fiber-optic cable. See figure 23. 2. Connect the fiber-optic cable to the installed sfp, as shown in figure 24. 3. Check the leds on the raid controller. When the raid controller is operating properly, the amber needs attention led is off. For information about ...

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    V an sfp module installed in an ibm ds5100 and ds5300 storage expansion enclosure see figure 25 for an illustration of the lc-lc fibre-channel cable. For more information about cabling these devices, see the documentation that comes with the lc-lc fibre-channel cable. Note: if you are connecting the...

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    Statement 3: caution: when laser products (such as cd-roms, dvd drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts ...

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    5. Remove the two protective caps from the other end of the lc-lc cable. Save the protective caps for future use. 6. Connect this end of the lc-lc cable to the sfp module that is installed in one of the following devices. V ds5100 and ds5300 storage expansion enclosure v fibre channel switch v host ...

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    3. Replace the protective caps on the cable ends. 4. Replace the protective cap on the sfp module. Using lc-sc fibre-channel cable adapters the lc-sc fibre-channel cable adapter is a fiber-optic cable that is used to connect an lc connector into one of the following devices that require sc connector...

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    Connecting an lc-sc cable adapter to a device statement 3: caution: when laser products (such as cd-roms, dvd drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous la...

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    Connector until it clicks into place. 5. If you are connecting the ds5100 and ds5300 to a 1 gbps fibre channel switch or fibre channel host bus adapter, connect the sc connector end of the lc-sc cable adapter to a gigabit interface converter (gbic) that is installed in the 1 gbps fibre channel switc...

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    3. Replace the protective caps on the cable ends. Connecting storage expansion enclosures to the ds5100 and ds5300 attention before you power on the ds5100 and ds5300, the storage subsystem must be cabled to at least one storage expansion enclosure populated with the minimum number of drives for the...

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    Table 17. Maximum number of drives per drive channel by enclosure type storage expansion enclosure maximum number of drives number of storage expansion enclosures exp5000 112 7 exp5000 exp5060 120 2 exp5060 exp5000 and exp5060 108 1 exp5060 and 3 exp5000 in figure 35, drive channel 1 of controller a...

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    Figure 36 shows an example of a ds5100/ds5300 storage subsystem that is cabled to two exp5000s using a non-trunking cabling scheme. P8 and p6 of controller a are connected to exp5000 esm a drive channel ports label 1b. Similarly, the storage subsystem drive ports p1 and p3 of controller b are connec...

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    Figure 39 on page 64 shows an example of connecting two exp5060s behind controller a drive ports p8 and p6 and controller b drive ports p1 and p3. Note: this is an example to illustrate the capability to connect more than one exp5060 behind a storage subsystem controller drive port. This is not the ...

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    Exp5060 and exp5000/exp810 storage expansion enclosures can also be intermixed in the same ds5100/ds5300 storage subsystem. Figure 40 on page 65, figure 41 on page 66, figure 42 on page 67, and figure 43 on page 68 show examples of the intermixing the exp5060 and exp5000 in the same controller drive...

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    1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1a 1b 1a 1b 2a 2b 2a 2b esm a esm b ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 figure 40. Preferred exp5060 and exp5000 intermixing behind the same controller drive channel port chapter 3. Cabling the storage ...

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    1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1a 1b 1a 1b 2a 2b 2a 2b esm a esm b ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 figure 41. Exp5060 and exp5000 intermixing behind the same controller drive channel port 66 ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 s...

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    1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1a 1b 1a 1b 2a 2b 2a 2b esm a esm b ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 figure 42. Exp5060 and exp5000 intermixing behind different controller drive channel ports that are connected in the same controll...

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    1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1b 1a 2b 2a 1b 1a 1a 1b 1a 1b 2a 2b 2a 2b esm a esm b ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 p8 p7 p6 p5 p4 p3 p2 p1 figure 43. Exp5060 and exp5000 in different controller dri...

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    Drive-side trunking cabling notes: 1. The exp5060 storage expansion enclosure requires firmware version 7.60.13.05, or higher for drive-side trunking cabling. 2. The actual improvement in throughput depends on your logical drive configuration and workload. In addition, this cabling scheme is also re...

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    The trunking cabling scheme, then esm b of the same exp5060 must also be connected using the trunking cabling scheme. V there must not be more than two fibre channel cables connecting any two esms from two exp5060s or between the esm and the controller. V the two trunked fiber channel connections be...

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    Figure 45 shows an example of improperly wired trunking. This example shows a violation of trunking cabling rule 3, that port 2b of exp5060 esm a can only be connected to an odd-numbered drive channel port in ds5100/ds5300 controller a (port 7, 5, 3, 1). This controller drive port must be part of th...

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    The trunking cabling scheme is supported for exp5060s behind a controller drive channel only. It is not supported when intermixing exp5000 and exp5060s behind a drive channel. A trunk incompatible esm critical event will be generated if you try to cable the exp5060 to the exp5000 using the trunking ...

  • Page 105

    The ds5100 and ds5300 locates the drives in the storage expansion enclosures after you power on the configuration. Always connect power to the storage expansion enclosures first and then connect power to the ds5100 and ds5300. After you have powered on the configuration, use the ds storage manager c...

  • Page 106

    Table 18. Number of exp5060 storage expansion enclosures per port and drive channel (non trunking cabling) number of enclosures channel 1 channel 2 channel 3 channel 4 table 19 port 8 port 7 port 6 port 5 port 4 port 3 port 2 port 1 controller a 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 ...

  • Page 107

    Table 20. Number of storage expansion enclosures per port and drive channel (continued) number of enclosures channel 1 channel 2 channel 3 channel 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 6 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 2 1 1...

  • Page 108

    3. The ds5100 and ds5300 controller drive port must always be connected to the exp5000 port labeled 1b. Because the left and right exp5000 esms (esms a and b) are inserted in the esm bays in different orientations, you must look for the port labeled 1b before making the fibre channel connections. Fi...

  • Page 109

    4. Intermixing enclosures with trunked and non-trunked cabling in the same storage subsystem is supported. 5. See “drive-side trunking cabling” on page 69 and review the rules and considerations. 6. Do not cable the exp5060 storage expansion enclosures in a cascading scheme unless all drive channel ...

  • Page 110

    1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 1 2 3 4 4 4 controller a controller b drive ports drive ports ethernet ports ethernet ports drive channel 4 drive channel 5 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 drive channel 6 drive channel 7 drive channel 8 drive channel 1 drive channel 2 drive channel 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 fibre channel host p...

  • Page 111

    Table 21 provides a list of the drive channels that are associated with each of the controller drive ports. Table 21. Ds5100 and ds5300 drive ports and drive channels drive channel number controller drive port numbers 1 a 8 and 7 2 a 6 and 5 3 a 4 and 3 4 a 2 and 1 5 b 1 and 2 6 b 3 and 4 7 b 5 and ...

  • Page 112

    V “one ds5100 and ds5300 and four exp5000 storage expansion enclosures” on page 82 v “one ds5100 and ds5300 and eight exp5000 storage expansion enclosures” on page 82 v “one ds5100 and ds5300 and sixteen exp5000 storage expansion enclosures” on page 84 v “one ds5100 and ds5300 and one exp5060 storag...

  • Page 113

    Table 22. Description of figure 51 number description 1 drive channel 1 3 drive channel 5 2 storage expansion enclosure 1 1. To create drive channel 1, connect drive port 8 of controller a to enclosure 1 (2). 2. To create drive channel 5, connect drive port 1 of controller b to enclosure 1 (2). One ...

  • Page 114

    One ds5100 and ds5300 and four exp5000 storage expansion enclosures figure 53 shows the cabling scheme for one ds5100 and ds5300 and four exp5000 storage expansion enclosures. Perform the following steps to connect four exp5000 storage expansion enclosures to one ds5100 and ds5300: 1. Connect port 8...

  • Page 115

    Perform the following steps to connect eight exp5000 storage expansion enclosures to one ds5100 and ds5300: 1. Connect port 8 of drive channel 1 on the ds5100 and ds5300 to port 1b on the left esm of the first exp5000 (1). 2. Connect port 1 of drive channel 5 on the ds5100 and ds5300 to port 1b on t...

  • Page 116

    12. Connect port 4 of drive channel 6 on the ds5100 and ds5300 to port 1b on the right esm of the sixth exp5000 (6). 13. Connect port 3 of drive channel 3 on the ds5100 and ds5300 to port 1b on the left esm of the seventh exp5000 (7). 14. Connect port 6 of drive channel 7 on the ds5100 and ds5300 to...

  • Page 117

    5. Connect port 1b on the right esm of the ninth exp5000 (9) to port 1 of drive channel 5 on the ds5100 and ds5300. 6. Distribute the remainder of the exp5000s equally across the drive ports as appropriate and connect the cables using a similar process described in this section. The end result is tw...

  • Page 118

    Table 24. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem with two exp5060 storage expansion enclosures without trunking cable controller a connection controller b connection storage expansion enclosure connection ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6...

  • Page 119

    Table 25. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem with three exp5060 storage expansion enclosures without trunking cable controller a connection controller b connection storage expansion enclosure connection ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5...

  • Page 120

    Table 26. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem with four exp5060 storage expansion enclosures without trunking cable controller a connection controller b connection storage expansion enclosure connection ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 ...

  • Page 121

    Table 26. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem with four exp5060 storage expansion enclosures without trunking (continued) cable controller a connection controller b connection storage expansion enclosure connection ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 ...

  • Page 122

    1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1 2 3 4 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b b a 8 6 5 7 4 2 1 3 8 6 5 7 4 2 1 3 ...

  • Page 123

    Table 27. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem with eight exp5060 storage expansion enclosures without trunking cable controller a connection controller b connection storage expansion enclosure connection ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5...

  • Page 124

    Note: the exp5060 and the exp5000/exp810 storage expansion enclosures are connected to different ports of the same drive channel in each controller. 1a 1b 1a 1b 2a 2b 2a 2b 1a exp5060 figure 61. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and one exp5060 intermixed with a maximum of three exp810...

  • Page 125

    Note: the exp5060 and the exp5000/exp810 storage expansion enclosures are connected to the same port of the same drive channel in each controller. Group together the exp5000/exp810 storage expansion enclosures. 1a 1b 1a 1b 2a 2b 2a 2b 1a figure 62. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and...

  • Page 126

    Note: the exp5060 and the exp5000/exp810 storage expansion enclosures are connected to the same port of the same drive channel in each controller. Group together the exp5000/exp810 storage expansion enclosures. Cable the configuration as illustrated if there are less than 3 exp5000/exp810 storage ex...

  • Page 127

    Ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and one exp5060 intermixed with a maximum of seven exp810/exp5000 storage expansion enclosures 1a 1b 1a 1b 2a 2b 2a 2b 1a figure 64. Cabling for ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and one exp5060 intermixed with a maximum of seven exp810/exp5000 storage expansion...

  • Page 128

    Drive-side trunking cabling configurations the following notes describe information about drive-side trunking that you must consider. V drive-side trunking is supported only with the exp5060 storage expansion enclosure. V connect the exp5060 and exp5000/exp810 storage expansion enclosures in separat...

  • Page 129

    One ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and two exp5060 storage expansion enclosures: table 29. Cabling for the first exp5060 storage expansion enclosure with drive-side trunking cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 1 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) ...

  • Page 130

    One ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and four exp5060 storage expansion enclosures: table 31. Cabling for the first exp5060 storage expansion enclosure with drive-side trunking cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 1 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom)...

  • Page 131

    Table 31. Cabling for the first exp5060 storage expansion enclosure with drive-side trunking (continued) cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 1 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1a 1b 2a 2b 1a 1b 2a 2b 3 x x 4 x x table ...

  • Page 132

    One ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and five to eight exp5060 storage expansion enclosures: 1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1a 1b a b 1a 1b 1 2 3 4 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b 1a 1b ...

  • Page 133

    Table 35. Cabling for the first exp5060 storage expansion enclosure with drive-side trunking cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 1 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1a 1b 2a 2b 1a 1b 2a 2b 1 x x 2 x x 3 x x 4 x x table ...

  • Page 134

    Table 39. Cabling for five to eight exp5060s, storage expansion enclosures 1 and 2 with drive-side trunking cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 1 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1a 1b 2a 2b 1a 1b 2a 2b 1 x x 2 x x cab...

  • Page 135

    Table 40. Cabling for five to eight exp5060s, storage expansion enclosures 3 and 4 with drive-side trunking cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 3 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1a 1b 2a 2b 1a 1b 2a 2b 1 x x 2 x x cab...

  • Page 136

    Table 41. Cabling for five to eight exp5060s, storage expansion enclosures 5 and 6 with drive-side trunking cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 5 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1a 1b 2a 2b 1a 1b 2a 2b 1 x x 2 x x cab...

  • Page 137

    Table 42. Cabling for five to eight exp5060s, storage expansion enclosures 7 and 8 with drive-side trunking cable controller a controller b storage expansion enclosure 7 ch1 ch2 ch3 ch4 ch5 ch6 ch7 ch8 esm a (top) esm b (bottom) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1a 1b 2a 2b 1a 1b 2a 2b 1 x x 2 x x cab...

  • Page 138

    Install an sfp module in the sfp port on the back of the storage expansion enclosures; then, connect the other end of the lc-lc cable into the sfp module, as shown in figure 70. For important information about connection rules and best practices, see “ds5100 and ds5300 drive cabling best practices a...

  • Page 139

    Ds5100 and ds5300 storage expansion enclosure id settings ds5100 and ds5300 storage expansion enclosures have an enclosure id that is used to identify the ds5100 and ds5300 storage expansion enclosure on a fibre channel loop. The enclosure id is located on the back of the unit. The enclosure id is s...

  • Page 140

    Problem troubleshooting in the event of an error. If the ones digits are not unique, two or more devices will have the same hard al_pa. In such a case, the ds5100 and ds5300 controller will use soft al_pas for the devices that have identical hard al_pas. The problem with soft addressing is that addr...

  • Page 141

    2. Connect the fibre channel cables from the sfp modules in the ds5100 and ds5300 raid controller host ports to either the sfp modules in the fibre channel switch or the sfp modules of the host bus adapters. Note: when cabling directly from host bus adapters to host ports, be sure to attach 8 gbps d...

  • Page 142

    For examples of redundant, partially redundant, and non-redundant host and drive channel configurations, see “fibre channel host loop configurations” on page 115. Connecting hosts to the ds5100 and ds5300 iscsi ports the ds5100 and ds5300 supports redundant connections to the host with iscsi hbas or...

  • Page 143

    Connecting secondary interface cables this section is applicable to (direct) out-of-band management configurations only. If your configuration uses host-agent (in-band) management, skip this section. Use the ethernet interface ports on the back of the storage subsystem to connect the controllers for...

  • Page 144

    On the raid controller. Do not force-fit. Configuring the storage subsystem you must configure the storage subsystem configuration after you install the storage subsystem in a rack cabinet. Use the following information to configure your storage subsystem configuration. Storage subsystem management ...

  • Page 145

    Table 44. Description of figure 75 number description 1 two storage subsystems 2 fibre channel i/o path 3 host server 4 ethernet network 5 management station direct (out-of-band) management method this method uses ethernet connections from a management station to each controller. You must install at...

  • Page 146

    Table 45. Description of figure 76 number description 1 two storage subsystems 2 fibre channel i/o path 3 host server 4 ethernet network 5 management station fibre channel and iscsi host connections the storage subsystem fibre channel connection consists of up to four host fibre-channel loops and a ...

  • Page 147

    Cables to connect one storage expansion enclosure to another in a daisy-chain. For more information, see “connecting storage expansion enclosures to the ds5100 and ds5300” on page 60. The ds5100 and ds5300 also supports 1 gbps iscsi connectivity. The host iscsi connections provide an iscsi path for ...

  • Page 148

    Figure 79 on page 117 gives an example of two host systems with fibre channel switches connected by an interswitch link, forming a single san fabric configuration. Host system with two host adapters host system with two host adapters host system with two host adapters ds5100 and ds5300 ds5100 and ds...

  • Page 149

    In figure 80, the fibre channel switches are connected together. Figure 81 on page 118 gives an example of one and four host systems configured into two clusters; each cluster comprised of two host systems and two fibre channel switches host system with two host adapters host system with two host ad...

  • Page 150

    Iscsi configurations the ds5100 and ds5300 supports 1 gbps iscsi connectivity. You must determine how the host systems will connect to the storage subsystem. The illustrations in the following sections show common iscsi host system configurations. The iscsi ports support ipv4 and ipv6 tcp/ip address...

  • Page 151

    Host iscsi configurations this section provides the following examples of ds5100 and ds5300 host iscsi configurations: v single-host, multiple-port configuration, as shown in figure 83 v multiple-host, multiple-port configuration, as shown in figure 84 on page 120 v iscsi and fibre channel hosts, mu...

  • Page 152

    Figure 85 shows iscsi and fibre channel hosts in a multiple-port configuration. Figure 86 on page 121 shows an incorrect configuration of a single host with both iscsi and fibre channel connections. Important: do not cable the storage subsystem and host systems as shown in figure 86 on page 121. A s...

  • Page 153

    Figure 87 on page 122 shows an example of a multiple-host, multiple-port, multiple-switch configuration. Gigabit ethernet switch host with two single-port iscsi hbas and one dual-port fibre channel hba fibre channel switch controller a controller b fibre channel ports iscsi ports fibre channel ports...

  • Page 154

    Installing the storage subsystem configuration using the information gathered in the previous sections, install the host systems and host adapters. Notes: 1. See the documentation provided with your host adapters for installation requirements and procedures. 2. Use the correct host adapter driver. F...

  • Page 155

    For your region. The ds5100 and ds5300 does ship with two line jumper cords for connecting the ds5100 and ds5300 raid controller units to ibm-approved rack pdus. Use the following procedure to connect the power cables to the storage subsystem. Before you connect power cords, turn off all power switc...

  • Page 156

    4. On each raid controller, remove the nut that holds the power cable strain-relief clamp, and then remove the strain-relief clamp. 5. Wrap the strain-relief clamp around the line jumper power cord approximately 20 cm (8 in.) from the raid controller connection end. Leave some slack between the clam...

  • Page 157

    For details about power requirements, see “electrical requirements” on page 29. 10. Go to “turning on the storage subsystem” on page 131. Attention: before you power on the ds5100 and ds5300, the storage subsystem must be cabled to at least one storage expansion enclosure populated with the minimum ...

  • Page 158

    126 ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem: installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

  • Page 159

    Chapter 4. Operating the storage subsystem to ensure optimal operation of your system, always follow these best practices guidelines: v ensure that your system is in an optimal state before you shut it down. Never turn the power off if any needs attention led is lit; be sure to resolve any error con...

  • Page 160

    Performing the ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 health check process the ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 health check process is a sequence of suggested actions developed by ibm to help users verify and maintain the optimal performance of their storage configurations. The information that you collect in these ...

  • Page 161

    4. Use the storage subsystem profile to verify that the following functions are enabled: v for all ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 models, media scan should be enabled both at the controller level and at the lun level. V for all ds4000, ds5100, and ds5300 models, the read/write cache should be enabled. I...

  • Page 162

    V ensure proper air flow and temperature for all components in your storage configuration. Note: you can find details on many of these inspection and maintenance responsibilities in this publication. In addition to these inspection and maintenance responsibilities, it is best practice to train staff...

  • Page 163

    Turning on the storage subsystem power-on overview review the following information before you continue with the power-on procedure below. Check the system documentation for the hardware devices that you intend to power up, and then determine the proper startup sequence. Use the following power-on s...

  • Page 164

    Note: if the power cords are not connected, turn off both power switches on all modules in the configuration before connecting power cords or turning on the main circuit breakers. Attention: if you are restarting the system after a normal shutdown, wait at least 60 seconds before you turn on the pow...

  • Page 165

    Until the storage subsystem powers up and completes the battery self-test. Before attempting any operations, wait at least five minutes for the storage subsystem to completely power up. The ds5100 and ds5300 spins up all the drives in the storage expansion enclosures during the startup process. 6. D...

  • Page 166

    V instructions in a hardware or software procedure require you to turn off the power. V a service technician tells you to turn off the power. V a planned power outage or emergency situation occurs (see “performing an emergency shutdown” on page 136). Statement 5: caution: the power control button on...

  • Page 167

    1. Stop all i/o activity to the storage subsystems. 2. Determine the status of all storage subsystems and components in the configuration by completing the following steps. A. Check all leds on each component in the storage expansion enclosures. Ensure that all the leds show normal status. B. Check ...

  • Page 168

    9. After you perform the necessary maintenance procedures, turn on the power using the procedure in “turning on the storage subsystem” on page 131. Restoring power after an unexpected shutdown the storage subsystem might shut down unexpectedly under any of the following conditions: attention: there ...

  • Page 169

    3. Turn off all power-supply switches; then unplug the power cords from the storage subsystem. Restoring power after an emergency shutdown use the following procedure to restore power to the storage subsystem in a configuration after an unplanned shutdown. Risk of severe electrical shock – never tur...

  • Page 170

    On the controller. The storage subsystem might take several minutes to power up, depending on the number of attached storage expansion enclosures. The battery self-test might take an additional 15 minutes. The leds will blink intermittently until the storage subsystem powers up and completes the bat...

  • Page 171

    The gui indicates alarm status for the storage subsystem as follows: v alarm control (enabled/disabled) v alarm state (inactive/sounding/muted) the gui provides the following alarm controls for the storage subsystem: v enable/disable alarm. (error status is displayed if an attempt is made to enable ...

  • Page 172

    V appropriate host kit for your operating system. Depending on the model, your ds5100 and ds5300 ships with either the microsoft windows host software attachment kit or with your choice of host software kits (windows, aix, linux, netware, sun solaris, hp-ux, linux on power, or vmware). The host soft...

  • Page 173

    Www.Ibm.Com/systems/support/storage/disk note: the version of controller firmware determines which version of the ds storage manager interface is displayed. The ds storage manager client provides the best way to diagnose and repair storage-server failures. The software can help you do the following:...

  • Page 174

    Firmware updates attention: save the storage subsystem profile before performing any controller or esm firmware upgrades. Save the storage subsystem profile and all configuration (*.Cfg) files to a server disk that will remain accessible in the event of a ds5100 and ds5300 storage configuration fail...

  • Page 175

    3. Using the enterprise management window, view the status storage subsystem. Do any components in the storage subsystem indicate needs attention? V yes – go to step 4. V no – all components are optimal. Go to step 8. 4. Open the subsystem management window, and display the physical view for the com...

  • Page 176

    Leds on the front of the storage expansion enclosures to determine if the drives are responding to i/o transmissions from the host. Front bezel leds you must remove the front bezel in order to see all of the interconnect-battery unit leds. With the bezel in place, only the following leds are visible...

  • Page 177

    Table 46. Description of figure 92 on page 144 (continued) led color normal status problem status procedure overall configuration needs attention amber led off on = there are one or more failures in the storage subsystem configuration. The cause of failure could be one of the components in the chass...

  • Page 178

    Table 47. Raid controller leds legend led color normal status problem status procedure 1 fibre channel host channel speed – l1 green led see table 48 on page 149. 2 fibre channel host channel speed – l2 green led controller a controller b 12 9 8 7 3 10 10 11 11 6 5 12 7 8 9 10 11 11 10 3 5 6 4 3 5 6...

  • Page 179

    Table 47. Raid controller leds (continued) legend led color normal status problem status procedure 3 drive port bypass (one led per port) note: the drive channel consists of two fc ports. This led indicates the drive port bypass status of one of the two fc ports that made up a drive channel. The led...

  • Page 180

    Table 47. Raid controller leds (continued) legend led color normal status problem status procedure 6 drive port bypass (one led per port) note: the drive channel consists of two fc ports. This led indicates the drive port bypass status of one of the two fc ports that made up a drive channel. The led...

  • Page 181

    Table 47. Raid controller leds (continued) legend led color normal status problem status procedure 11 ethernet link activity green led off = no link established on = link established blinking = activity led is off when a ethernet cable is connected: v check to see whether there are problems with the...

  • Page 182

    Table 48. Host and drive channel led definitions (continued) l1 l2 definition on off the host channel is operating at 1 gbps for host channels on a 4 gbps hic or is operating at 2 gbps for host channels on a 8 gbps hic. This is not a valid condition for drive channels. Off on the host or drive chann...

  • Page 183

    Is diagnostic by illuminating an led that appears as a decimal point between the display numbers. The diagnostic led tuns off when the numeric display shows the storage subsystem enclosure id. The numeric display shows various diagnostic codes as the controllers perform the startup process after eac...

  • Page 184

    Table 49. Numeric display diagnostic codes (continued) value controller state description storage manager view la suspend reserved lb suspend host card configuration error lc suspend persistent cache backup configuration error ld suspend mixed cache memory dimms le suspend uncertified cache memory d...

  • Page 185

    Table 50. Power supply and fan unit leds led color normal status problem status procedure power green led on = power supply and fan unit is providing power off = power supply and fan unit is not providing power examine the power supply and fan unit, connected pdus, and connected power circuits for a...

  • Page 186

    Table 50. Power supply and fan unit leds (continued) led color normal status problem status procedure service action allowed blue led off on = safe to remove “resetting the controller circuit breakers” on page 158 “replacing a power supply and fan unit” on page 183 interconnect-battery unit leds tab...

  • Page 187

    Table 51. Interconnect-battery unit leds (continued) legend led color normal status problem status/procedure 2 power green led on = storage subsystem is powered on off = storage subsystem is powered off if the storage subsystem is powered on but this led remains off, examine the power supply and fan...

  • Page 188

    Table 51. Interconnect-battery unit leds (continued) legend led color normal status problem status/procedure 4 locate/ identify white led note: this led is shown as blue (and displayed in a different order) when the ds5100 and ds5300 bezel is installed. See “front bezel leds” on page 144. Off on = s...

  • Page 189

    V blocked air vent v failure in other devices installed in the cabinet if the internal temperature rises above 70° c (158° f), one or both power supplies automatically shut down. If one power supply shuts down, the ds storage manager client software displays a needs attention status in the subsystem...

  • Page 190

    V no – go to step 8. 8. Turn off the power switch on each controller in the storage subsystem and then power off all connected storage expansion enclosures. Wait 1 minute and then turn on power to all connected storage expansion enclosures and then to the storage subsystem. If the power supplies go ...

  • Page 191

    V the overall configuration needs attention led on the storage subsystem front bezel is turned on. V the controller needs attention leds are not turned on. V the power supply and fan unit needs attention leds are not turned on. V the service action allowed led is turned on for the power supply and f...

  • Page 192

    V yes – a power supply and fan unit has failed. To replace the failed power supply and fan unit, see “replacing a power supply and fan unit” on page 183. V no – go to step 6 on page 161. Attention: fiber-optic cables are fragile. Bending, twisting, folding, or pinching fiber optic cables can cause d...

  • Page 193

    6. Use the ds storage manager client software to take the controller offline. After the controller is offline, the service action allowed led turns on, and you can safely remove the controller. 7. Slide the controller with the open circuit breaker from the storage subsystem. You do not need to compl...

  • Page 194

    8. Insert a nonconducting stylus through the appropriate hole in the cover of the controller and press down gently. Figure 102 shows the location of the circuit breaker access hole in the controller b cover. Note: when controllers a and b are inserted in the controller slots, the location of the cir...

  • Page 195

    V all channel speed leds are on and the needs attention led is off – go to step 16. V all channel speed leds are off or the needs attention led is on – verify the controller has been installed correctly. Remove and reinstall the controller. Go to step 15. Note: if a host channel or drive channel doe...

  • Page 196

    Attention: there are different replacement fru part numbers for the controller with certain cache sizes. The storage subsystem profile has the information on the installed cache memory size in the controllers. Refer to the storage subsystem profile and see “parts list” on page 208 for the correct fr...

  • Page 197

    Statement 2: caution: when replacing the lithium battery, use only an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explo...

  • Page 198

    Battery needs attention led battery needs attention led ds50011 figure 104. Battery leds 166 ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem: installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

  • Page 199

    Chapter 5. Replacing components this chapter lists replacement parts and explains the procedures for replacing a controller, a power supply and fan unit, an interconnect-battery unit, and an sfp module. Before using the procedures in this chapter, perform the appropriate troubleshooting steps descri...

  • Page 200

    V do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry. V do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device. V while the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted metal part of the storage subsystem for at least two seconds. Thi...

  • Page 201

    Controller b offline. (controller a is the controller designated to receive all i/o activity when the interconnect-battery unit is removed from the storage subsystem.) by placing controller b offline, you route all controller and i/o activity through controller a. This maintains data availability wh...

  • Page 202

    Storage subsystem requires that at least one power supply and fan unit, functioning or not, must be present in the storage subsystem at all times). Releasing and locking a component lever each component is secured into the storage subsystem chassis by two cam lock levers mounted to the component. Th...

  • Page 203

    2. Push the component into the slot and, when the component is almost fully installed, verify that the notches in both levers are aligned with the pins on the storage subsystem. Verify this alignment to ensure that the component is pulled evenly into the storage subsystem, ensuring full electrical c...

  • Page 204

    The service action allowed led turns on (turns blue) on the controller you selected to remove. E. Go to step 5. 4. Is the service action allowed led turned on? Figure 106 shows the location of the service action allowed status led on the back of a controller. Attention: never remove a controller unl...

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    That you can reconnect them correctly to the new or upgraded controller. Figure 107 shows the location of the connectors on the back of a controller. Use the following procedure to remove the sfps from the raid controller that you are replacing or upgrading: a. Remove the lc-lc fibre-channel cable f...

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    C. With the sfp latch in the unlocked position, extract the sfp module. V for sfp modules that contain plastic tabs, slide the sfp module out of the port. V for sfp modules that contain wire tabs, grasp the wire latch and pull the sfp module out of the minihub port. D. Replace the protective cap on ...

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    For instructions on how to remove and replace host interface cards, see “replacing a ds5100 and ds5300 host interface card” on page 177 or refer to the following publication: installing or replacing a ds5000 host interface card . V cache memory card v flash memory card for instructions on how to rem...

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    The leds come on and go off intermittently for approximately 60 seconds or possibly longer. After this time, you are able to discover the controller through the ds storage manager software. 20. Remove the antistatic protection. 21. Use the ds storage manager client subsystem management window to che...

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    Replacing a ds5100 and ds5300 host interface card statement 1: danger electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an...

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    While you replace a failed host interface card in one controller, make sure that the other controller is optimal and the fibre channel path from the hosts to the controller is also optimal. To replace a failed ds5100 and ds5300 host interface card, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that you hav...

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    Table 52. Description of figure 111 number description 1 release handles 2 locking mechanisms (push in the direction of the arrow to release) 3 controllers 12. Set the controller on a flat, static-free surface with the release handles down and the host interface ports up. 13. Remove the three thumbs...

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    Table 53. Description of figure 112 number description 1 cover thumbscrews 2 two host interface cards with alignment slots 3 host interface card thumbscrews 4 controller card sockets for connecting the host interface cards 5 host interface card alignment pins 6 host interface card port covers 15. Lo...

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    Table 54. Description of figure 113 number description 1 host interface card - slot 1 - controller b 2 host interface card - slot 2 - controller b 3 host interface card - slot 1 - controller a 4 host interface card - slot 2 - controller a 16. Loosen the thumbscrew on the host interface card that sec...

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    26. Reconnect all of the host interface cables to the appropriate host interface ports. 27. Reconnect all of the drive interface cables from the storage expansion enclosure esms to the controller. Note: make sure you connect the host interface cables to the appropriate host interface ports and the d...

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    31. Look at the service action required led on the controller, and look at all of the controller tray's service action required leds. Based on the led status, perform one of these actions: v all of the service action required leds are off, and the subsystem management window indicates an optimal sta...

  • Page 216

    If both power supply and fan units fail, or if the power supply and fan units cannot maintain an internal temperature below 70° c (158° f), the power supply and fan units in the unit will automatically shut down (an over-temperature condition). If this occurs, you must cool the unit and restart it. ...

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    3. Remove the front bezel by grasping the sides and pulling the cover toward you. 4. Locate the failed power supply and fan unit by checking that the power supply and fan unit needs attention led that is turned on. (figure 116 shows the leds on the power supply and fan unit.) attention: never remove...

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    The service action allowed status led of the failed power supply and fan unit is not lit when both raid controllers are optimal, contact your ibm support representative. Attention: electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. Touching the storage subsystem or its components without using...

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    Attention: verify that the power supply and fan unit does not snag any other ds5100 and ds5300 cables when you slide it into the bay. D. Press the power supply and fan unit fully into the slot, engaging the pins on the enclosure. E. Hold open both latches and push both left and right levers simultan...

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    V the drive paths from controller a to the storage expansion enclosures are not optimal. V the right power supply and fan unit is not powered on or not optimal. The reason not to replace the interconnect-battery unit in any of the above situations is because controller a is the designated controller...

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    Attention: never remove a power supply and fan unit unless the service action allowed status led is turned on. 4. Is the service action allowed status led turned on? (figure 119 shows the location of the service action allowed status led on the interconnect-battery unit.) v yes – go to step 5. V no ...

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    8. Remove both battery packs from the failed interconnect-battery unit and replace the battery packs in the replacement interconnect-battery unit. See “replacing a backup battery pack” on page 191 for instructions on how to remove and replace the battery packs from an interconnect-battery unit. 9. I...

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    11. Use the ds storage manager client to place controller b online. 12. Complete any remaining recovery guru procedures for interconnect-battery unit replacement, if needed. 13. Did this correct the problem? V yes – go to step 14. V no – if the problem has not been fixed, contact your ibm service re...

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    3. Remove the front bezel by grasping the sides and pulling the cover toward you. 4. Check the leds on the power supply and fan units to determine which of the two battery packs has failed. (see figure 104 on page 166.) replace only the battery pack that is indicated as failed by the leds. 5. Put on...

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    8. Remove the failed battery pack by sliding it out of the interconnect-battery unit. Note: there are two battery packs in the interconnect-battery unit. The right and left battery needs attention leds on the interconnect-battery unit correspond to each of the two battery packs. Be sure to remove th...

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    Caution: this product contains a sealed lithium ion battery. Discharged lithium and lithium ion batteries are currently designated to be disposed of in normal trash. However, users should contact their municipal waste disposal facility prior to discarding any used battery in normal trash. Alternativ...

  • Page 227

    17. After 24 hours, check the needs attention and battery leds to ensure that the battery is working properly. If the replacement battery indicates a fault, contact your ibm support representative. Replacing a sfp module use the following procedure to replace a sfp module in a controller. The sfp mo...

  • Page 228

    4. Put on antistatic protection. 5. Unpack the new sfp module. Verify that it is the same type of module you are replacing. Save all packing materials in the event you might need to return the new sfp module. Attention: handle and install fiber-optic cables properly to avoid degraded performance or ...

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    10. Check the bypass and needs attention leds for the new sfp module. Based on the status of the bypass and needs attention leds, choose one of the following steps: v bypass led or needs attention led is illuminated – the sfp module and cables might be installed incorrectly, or the cable might not b...

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    Statement 2: caution: when replacing the lithium battery, use only an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explo...

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    4. Lift the contact tab; then, slide the battery out of the battery compartment. Battery 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to locate and remove the lithium battery in controller b; then, continue with step 6. 6. Dispose of the batteries as required by local ordinances or regulations. The battery must be r...

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    Chapter 6. Hardware maintenance this chapter contains information to help you solve some of the simpler problems that you might have with your storage subsystem. It contains the problem indicators and error messages along with suggested actions to take to resolve the problem. For instructions on how...

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    Table 56. Symptom-to-fru index problem indicator component possible cause possible solutions amber needs attention led on raid controller needs attention led raid controller offline if you have placed the controller offline, use the ds storage manager client software to place it online. If one contr...

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    Table 56. Symptom-to-fru index (continued) problem indicator component possible cause possible solutions all green leds off all frus subsystem power is off. Check that all power cords are plugged in and all power switches are on. If applicable, check that the main circuit breakers for the rack cabin...

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    Table 56. Symptom-to-fru index (continued) problem indicator component possible cause possible solutions amber led is on, green led is off, blue led is off, and overall storage subsystem needs attention led is on power supply and fan unit v amber needs attention led on v blue service action allowed ...

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    Table 56. Symptom-to-fru index (continued) problem indicator component possible cause possible solutions amber led is on and blue led is on, and overall storage subsystem needs attention led is on power supply and fan unit v amber needs attention led on. V blue service action allowed led on. Power s...

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    Table 56. Symptom-to-fru index (continued) problem indicator component possible cause possible solutions one or more green leds off controller cache led off caching is not enabled or was disabled because: v the cache memory in controllers a and b is mismatched. V the battery is charging or performin...

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    Table 56. Symptom-to-fru index (continued) problem indicator component possible cause possible solutions only one blue service action allowed led is lit and the amber needs attention led for the same component is lit power supply and fan unit, controller, or interconnect- battery unit the component ...

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    Table 56. Symptom-to-fru index (continued) problem indicator component possible cause possible solutions the ds storage manager client enterprise management window sees each storage subsystem controller as an independent storage subsystem or a partially managed device. Controller if this condition o...

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    Table 57. Parts list (system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem) index ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem fru p/n 1 ds5100 and ds5300 bezel assembly 46c4483 2 ds5100 and ds5300 power supply and fan unit 46c8871 3 ds5100 and ds5300 interconnect-battery unit (with plate and without batteries...

  • Page 242

    Table 57. Parts list (system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem) (continued) index ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem fru p/n power cord, 2.8–meter (9–ft.) 39m5247 power cord, line jumper, high voltage 39m5377 4 gbps sfp module 22r6443 8 gbps sfp module 49y4123 cable, 1–meter fiber-optic 3...

  • Page 243

    Appendix a. Additional system storage ds documentation for educational information about the ds5020 and other ibm system storage products, go to http://ibmdsseriestraining.Com/. The following tables present an overview of the ibm system storage ds storage manager, storage subsystem, and storage expa...

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    Table 58. Ds storage manager version 10 titles by user tasks (continued) title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation configuration operation and administration diagnosis and maintenance ibm system storage ds storage manager concepts guide u u u u u u ibm system storage ds40...

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    Table 59. Ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem document titles by user tasks (continued) title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation configuration operation and administration diagnosis and maintenance installing or replacing a ds5000 host interface card u u u ds5020 storage...

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    Ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem library table 61 associates each document in the ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 61. Ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software in...

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    Ds4700 storage subsystem library table 62 associates each document in the ds4700 storage subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 62. Ds4700 storage subsystem document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation configuration operatio...

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    Ds4500 storage subsystem library table 63 associates each document in the ds4500 (previously fastt900) storage subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 63. Ds4500 storage subsystem document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation ...

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    Ds4400 storage subsystem library table 64 associates each document in the ds4400 (previously fastt700) storage subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 64. Ds4400 storage subsystem document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation ...

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    Ds4300 storage subsystem library table 65 associates each document in the ds4300 (previously fastt600) storage subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 65. Ds4300 storage subsystem document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation ...

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    Ds4200 express storage subsystem library table 66 associates each document in the ds4200 express storage subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 66. Ds4200 express storage subsystem document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installatio...

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    Ds4100 storage subsystem library table 67 associates each document in the ds4100 (previously fastt100) storage subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 67. Ds4100 storage subsystem document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation ...

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    Ds4000 and ds4000 storage expansion enclosure documents table 68 associates each of the following documents with its related common user tasks. Table 68. Ds4000 and ds4000 storage expansion enclosure document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation ...

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    Other ds4000 and ds4000-related documents table 69 associates each of the following documents with its related common user tasks. Table 69. Ds4000 and ds4000-related document titles by user tasks title user tasks planning hardware installation software installation configuration operation and admini...

  • Page 255: Appendix B. Records

    Appendix b. Records whenever you add options to your ds5100 and ds5300, be sure to update the information in this appendix. Accurate, up-to-date records make it easier to add other options and provide needed data whenever you contact your ibm technical support representative. Identification numbers ...

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    Mac address label (controller a) mac address label (controller b) iscsi port mac address label figure 127. Location of mac address labels 224 ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem: installation, user’s, and maintenance guide.

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    Appendix c. Rack mounting templates this appendix provides duplicate copies of the rack mounting templates. If you want to tear out the templates from this document for easier use, use these copies rather than those provided in “installing the support rails” on page 38. Use the following templates (...

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    Front rack mounting template 0 u 2 u 3 u 1 u 4 u rail assembly (front left) rail assembly (front right) rail assembly (front left) rail assembly (front right) 4 u 3 u 2 u 1 u 0 u front figure 128. Ds5100 and ds5300 front rack mounting template 226 ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsyst...

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    Rear rack mounting template rail assembly (rear left) rail assembly (rear right) 4 u 3 u 2 u 1 u 0 u 0 u 2 u 3 u 1 u 4 u printed in the u.S.A figure 129. Ds5100 and ds5300 rear rack mounting template appendix c. Rack mounting templates 227.

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    Appendix d. Specifications for non-ibm rack installation the following instructions provide safety requirements and rack specifications for installing the ds5100 and ds5300 storage subsystem and ds5100 and ds5300 storage expansion enclosure into an non-ibm rack. Note: the information in this section...

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    3. There must be an accessible and unambiguous disconnect device for each product in the rack, including any power distribution unit. A disconnect device may consist of either the plug on the power cord (if the power cord is no longer than 1.8 m (6 ft.)), the appliance inlet receptacle (if the power...

  • Page 263

    There must be no unique maintenance procedures or tools required for service. 11. Elevated service installations, where the product(s) to be serviced are installed between 1.5 m and 3.7 m (5 ft. And 12 ft.) above the floor, require the availability of an osha- and csa-approved nonconductive step lad...

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    Top view of non-ibm rack specifications dimensions the vertical distance between mounting holes must consist of sets of three holes spaced (from bottom to top) 15.9 mm (0.625 in.), 15.9 mm (0.625 in.), and 12.67 mm (0.5 in.) on center (making each three hole set of vertical hole spacing 44.45 mm (1....

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    2. The rack or cabinet must be capable of supporting an average load of 15.9 kg (35 lb.) of product weight per eia unit. Top front of rack eia hole spacing 6.75 mm min. 15.9 mm 15.9 mm 15.9 mm 15.9 mm 12.7 mm 12.7 mm hole diameter = 7.1 +/- 0.1 mm 450 +/- 0.75 mm rack front opening 465 +/- 0.8 mm ra...

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    For example, a four eia drawer will have a maximum drawer weight of 63.6 kg (140 lb.). 3. Ac or dc power drawers need to be support based on equipment purchased for the rack or cabinet. It is best practice to use a power distribution unit that meets the same specifications as each unit already insta...

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    Inlet temperature as specified in the server specifications. The perforations should yield at least 34 percent minimum open area per square inch. Appendix d. Specifications for non-ibm rack installation 235.

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  • Page 269: Appendix E. Power Cords

    Appendix e. Power cords for your safety, ibm provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this ibm product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. Ibm power cords used in the united states and canada are listed by underwrit...

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    Ibm power cord part number cord specifics used in these countries or regions 39y7922 250v/10a 2.8m bangladesh, lesotho, macao, maldives, namibia, nepal, pakistan, samoa, south africa, sri lanka, swaziland, uganda 39y7923 250v/10a 2.8m abu dhabi, bahrain, botswana, brunei darussalam, channel islands,...

  • Page 271: Appendix F. Accessibility

    Appendix f. Accessibility this section provides information about alternate keyboard navigation, which is a ds storage manager accessibility feature. Accessibility features help a user who has a physical disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use software products successfully...

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    Table 70. Ds4000 storage manager alternate keyboard operations (continued) short cut action alt+ underlined letter access menu items, buttons, and other interface components by using the keys associated with the underlined letters. For the menu options, select the alt + underlined letter combination...

  • Page 273: Notices

    Notices this publication was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently available in your a...

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    Adobe and postscript are either registered trademarks or trademarks of adobe systems incorporated in the united states and/or other countries. Cell broadband engine is a trademark of sony computer entertainment, inc., in the united states, other countries, or both and is used under license therefrom...

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    Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. Particulate contamination attention: airborne particulates (including metal flakes or particles) and reactive gases acting alone or in combination with other environmental ...

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    205/a015 3039 e. Cornwallis road p.O. Box 12195 research triangle park, north carolina 27709-2195 u.S.A. In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to ibm, you grant ibm a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it b...

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    European union emc directive conformance statement this product is in conformity with the protection requirements of eu council directive 2004/108/ec on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Ibm cannot accept responsibility for any failure to s...

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    Ibm verändert bzw. Wenn erweiterungskomponenten von fremdherstellern ohne empfehlung der ibm gesteckt/eingebaut werden. En 55022 klasse a geräte müssen mit folgendem warnhinweis versehen werden: “warnung: dieses ist eine einrichtung der klasse a. Diese einrichtung kann im wohnbereich funk-störungen ...

  • Page 279: Glossary

    Glossary this glossary defines the special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this publication and other related publications. If you do not find the term you are looking for, see the ibm glossary of computing terms located at the following web site: www.Ibm.Com/ibm/terminology the following...

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    Configuration information as ip addresses of various servers from a bootp server. Bridge. A storage area network (san) device that provides physical and transport conversion, such as fibre channel to small computer system interface (scsi) bridge. Bridge group. A bridge and the collection of devices ...

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    Dram. See dynamic random access memory . Dynamic host configuration protocol (dhcp). A protocol defined by the internet engineering task force that is used for dynamically assigning internet protocol (ip) addresses to computers in a network. Dynamic random access memory (dram). A storage in which th...

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    Electrical-to-optical signal conversions for high-speed networking. A gbic can be hot swapped. See also small form-factor pluggable . Global copy. Refers to a remote logical drive mirror pair that is set up using asynchronous write mode without the write consistency group option. This is also referr...

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    Internet protocol (ip). A protocol that routes data through a network or interconnected networks. Ip acts as an intermediary between the higher protocol layers and the physical network. Internet protocol (ip) address. The unique 32-bit address that specifies the location of each device or workstatio...

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    Microsoft cluster server (mscs). Mscs, a feature of windows nt server (enterprise edition), supports the connection of two servers into a cluster for higher availability and easier manageability. Mscs can automatically detect and recover from server or application failures. It can also be used to ba...

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    Acrobat reader, which is software from adobe systems that can be downloaded at no cost from the adobe systems home page. Premium feature key. A file that the storage subsystem controller uses to enable an authorized premium feature. The file contains the feature enable identifier of the storage subs...

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    Sfp. See small form-factor pluggable . Simple network management protocol (snmp). In the internet suite of protocols, a network management protocol that is used to monitor routers and attached networks. Snmp is an application layer protocol. Information on devices managed is defined and stored in th...

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    Switch. A fibre-channel device that provides full bandwidth per port and high-speed routing of data by using link-level addressing. Switch group. A switch and the collection of devices connected to it that are not in other groups. Switch zoning. See zoning . Synchronous write mode. In remote mirrori...

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  • Page 289: Index

    Index a ac power recovery 30 accessible documentation 243 acoustical noise emission values 29 airflow 27, 30 alarm 138 altitude ranges 27 area requirements 25 b battery installing 194 leds 164 replacing 164 verify battery charge using client software 194 battery pack replacing 191 best practices 5 b...

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    Drivers xxviii ds storage manager diagnose and repair storage-server failures 141 documentation 211 installing storage manager client 139 monitoring status through software 140 predictive failure analysis flag 141 related documents 222 ds4000 hardware maintenance manual 222 problem determination gui...

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    Hub see managed hub 109 i ibm safety information 222 ibm storage system replacing a controller 171 ibm system storage heat output, airflow, and cooling 30 preparing the rack cabinet 37 site preparation 37 ibm system storage ds5100 and ds5300 audible alarm 138 best practices 5 cabling the 47 cache me...

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    Loop configurations overview 115, 118 redundant 115 m mac address, recording 223 managed hub in fibre channel loop configurations 115 in iscsi loop configurations 118, 119 using to connect host to raid controller 109 memory, cache cache active led 164 size of 163 migration guide 211 models 1 my supp...

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    Sfp modules (continued) removing 52 replacing 51, 195 working with 47 shock and vibrations requirements 28 shutdown sequence, storage subsystem 133 simple network management protocol (snmp) traps 15 small form-factor pluggable module (sfp) connecting to an lc-lc fibre-channel cable 54 installing and...

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    Part number: 59y7242 printed in usa (1p) p/n: 59y7242.