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FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

Edition August 2009 (Version 3.1, 2009-08-24)

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Contents 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2

Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FibreCAT SX Manager Command-Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Target Group of the Manual

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Structure of the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation and Configuration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.1

Notes on Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.2

Electrostatic-sensitive Component Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3

CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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RFI Suppression

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Notes on Mounting the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Notes on Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Environmental Protection

2.8 2.8.1 2.8.1.1 2.8.1.2 2.8.1.3 2.8.2

Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . Dimension and Weight Specifications Weight and Placement Guidelines . . Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . .

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3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4

Controller Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Components and Indicators at the Front Side Ports and Switches at the Back Side . . . . . Indicators at the Back Side . . . . . . . . . .

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Expansion Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Components and Indicators at the Front Side Ports and Switches at the Back Side . . . . . Indicators at the Back Side . . . . . . . . . .

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Connecting Hosts / Configurations

4.1

Connecting Remote Management Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.2

Installing the SCSI Enclosures Services Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.3 4.3.1

Connecting Direct Attached iSCSI Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Single Controller FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI With One Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX (FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.2.1 4.5.2.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.4.1

Connecting Direct Attached FC Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With One Dual Port Host . . . . . . . . . . . . FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Dual Port Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Failover Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Path Failover Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Dual Port Hosts for High Performance FibreCAT SX100 With Four Dual-Port Hosts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Failover Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.6 4.6.1 4.6.1.1

Connecting Switch Attached iSCSI Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI With Two Dual Port Hosts and Two Switches . . . . . . . . . . 50 Controller Failover Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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4.7 4.7.1 4.7.2 4.7.2.1 4.7.3 4.7.4

Connecting Switch Attached FC Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With One Switch and One Dual Port Host . . FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Switches and One Dual Port Host Configuration Rules for VMware ESX Server 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 . . . . . . FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Switches and Two Dual Port Hosts FibreCAT SX100 With One Switch and Two Dual-Port Hosts . . . . . . . .

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Supported HBAs for Solaris (SPARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Installing Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5.2

Unpacking an Enclosure and Verifying its Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

5.3

Preparing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3

Installing an Enclosure in a Rack Rack-Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . Rack Mounting Position Overview . Mounting Steps . . . . . . . . . . .

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Connecting Controller and Expansion Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.6

Connecting the AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Testing the Enclosure Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Configuring a System for the First Time

6.1

Setting the IP Address Using the CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3

FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface Configuring Your Web Browser for the WBI . . Logging In to WBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3

Driver Settings

6.4

Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports (FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6.5

Configuring the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator (iSCSI)

6.6

Editing Registry Timeout Values for iSCSI Initiator

6.7

Install Native MPIO Functionality Under Windows 2008 for FibreCAT SX

6.8

Installing a License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Creating Virtual Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Volume Mappings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Testing the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

6.12

Logging Out of the WBI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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Powering the System Off and On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

7.1

Powering Off the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Powering On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Glossary and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Related Documents and Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

1 Introduction This guide describes how to install, initially configure and operate FibreCAT® SX series storage system, and applies to the following models: ●

FibreCAT SX60 Fibre Channel (FC) Controller Enclosure

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FibreCAT SX80 Fibre Channel (FC) Controller Enclosure

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FibreCAT SX88 Fibre Channel (FC) Controller Enclosure

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FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI Controller Enclosure

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FibreCAT SX100 Fibre Channel (FC) Controller Enclosure

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FibreCAT SX Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Expansion Enclosure

This guide does not apply to the FibreCAT SX40 model which is covered by separate documents. If there are no differences between the five controller enclosure models, from now on they together are referred to as FibreCAT SX controller enclosure.

1.1 Product Overview FibreCAT SX storage systems are high-performance storage solutions that combine outstanding performance with high reliability, availability, flexibility, and manageability. FibreCAT SX storage systems are modular, rackmountable, and scalable from a single controller enclosure configuration to a maximum configuration of eight expansion enclosures behind one controller enclosure. A controller enclosure can contain two RAID controller modules, which interact and provide failover capability for the data path. The enclosures can use SAS (with SX80 / SX88 /SX100 only) or SATA disk drives and provides RAID functionality, caching, and disk storage. The different characteristics of the FibreCAT SX models are itemized in “Technical Data” on page 11. The enclosures can be installed in Fujitsu PRIMECENTER racks or in standard 19-inch EIA racks.

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Management Software

Introduction

1.2 Management Software The embedded management software FibreCAT SX Manager (FSM) includes the tools outlined in the following topics: FibreCAT SX Manager’s Web Based Interface (WBI) FibreCAT SX Manager’s Command Line Interface (CLI)

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1.2.1 FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface The FSM web based interface (WBI) is the primary interface for configuring and managing FibreCAT SX family arrays. A web server resides in each controller module. WBI enables you to manage FibreCAT SX family arrays from a web browser that is properly configured and that can access a controller module through an Ethernet connection. The WBI also includes monitoring and diagnostic features that enable you to view and collect information that enhances the reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) of FibreCAT SX family arrays. You can configure the transmission of event notifications (alerts), which can be sent to the screen or to email addresses, and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps, which can be sent to a host system. Events are recorded in an event log, which you can view. Information about using the WBI is in its online help and in the “FibreCAT SX Series Administrator’s Guide”. To access the WBI for the first time, each FibreCAT SX controller module has a default IP address (IP 10.0.0.1 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0). It can be used if the IP address setting via CLI (see “Setting the IP Address Using the CLI” on page 73) can not be performed, e. g. the appropriate serial cable is not on hand.

1.2.2 FibreCAT SX Manager Command-Line Interface The FSM embedded command line interface (CLI) enables you to configure and manage an array using individual commands or command scripts through an out-of-band RS-232 or Ethernet connection.

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NOTE As first time configuration of a FibreCAT SX controller enclosure the IP addresses of its RAID controller(s) is/are to be set. This step can only be performed by using the CLI through a RS-232 connection, which you will do in “Setting the IP Address Using the CLI” on page 73. All subsequent usage of the CLI can be performed with a terminal emulation through an Ethernet connection.

Information about using the CLI is in the “FibreCAT SX Manager Command Line Interface (CLI)” manual.

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Target Group of the Manual

1.3 Target Group of the Manual The operating instructions are intended for the person responsible for installing the hardware and correctly operating the system. The operating instructions contain all the descriptions which are of importance for commissioning your FibreCAT SX storage system in so far as they do not form part of the publication of your server system. To understand the different expansion options it is necessary to have a knowledge of hardware and data transmission, as well as basic knowledge of the operating system used.

1.4 Structure of the Manual This manual consists of the following chapters: ●

Important Notes This chapter contains instructions on the safe operation of your storage system as well as information about environmental protection and site requirements.

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Hardware, Operating, and Indicator Components This chapter gives a detailed description of the main hardware components and the position and meaning of the operating and indicator elements.

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Connecting Hosts / Configurations This chapter shows some typical configurations.

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Installing Enclosures This chapter describes the process of installing FibreCAT SX enclosures in a PRIMECENTER rack or in a standard 19-inch EIA rack cabinet, cable a controller enclosure to expansion enclosures, and describes how to connect the power cords and how to test the connections.

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Connecting Hosts (FC) This chapter describes the FibreCAT SX system cable connections to hosts for several different configurations.

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Configuring a System for the First Time This chapter describes how to use the CLI and the WBI of the FibreCAT SX Manager to perform first-time configuration. The chapter also gives an overview about the needed driver settings and describes how to perform basic storage configuration to verify that your system is working.

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Powering the System Off and On This chapter describes how to power off and power on the system when needed.

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Notational Conventions

Introduction

1.5 Notational Conventions Italics

Commands, options, file names and path names are written in italic letters in continuous text.

fixed font

Commands and options in syntax descriptions as well as system output are written in a fixed font.



Angle brackets are used to enclose variables which are to be replaced by actual values.

semi-bold

Highlights text

“Quotation marks”

References to documents and chapters or sections in this or other documents

I NOTE V CAUTION

Important information and tips Reference to hazards that can lead to personal injury, loss of data or damage to equipment

Table 1: Typographic Conventions

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Technical Data

1.6 Technical Data General Specifications

FibreCAT SX60

SX80 / SX88

Type

SX100

4 Gbit/s storage system

Rack space

SX80 iSCSI 1 Gbit/s storage system

2U / enclosure

Number of hard disk drives

max. 12 / enclosure

Supported operating systems

Windows 2003 R2, Windows 2008 Red Hat 4.x and 5.x SuSE SLES 9 and 10 VMware ESX 2.53 and 3.x SPARC Solaris 9 and 10

--Number of power supplies Controller cache memory per RAID controller

VMware ESX 3.x

VMware ESX 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2

SPARC Solaris 10

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2 / enclosure hot plug and with full redundancy 512 MByte

1 GByte

FibreCAP per RAID controller

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Number of – FC ports with SFP transceiver (Small Form-factor Pluggable) – or RJ45 Ethernet ports (for iSCSI per RAID controller

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Number of snapshots (default)

4

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Number of snapshots (with license)

16

32

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32

Max. number of expansion enclosures per controller enclosure

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Table 2: General Specifications

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Technical Data

Hard Disk Drives

Introduction

FibreCAT SX60

SX80 / SX88

capacity1

Gross SATA II 7200 rpm2 HDD Gross capacity1 SAS1 15000 rpm2 HDD (available for SX80 / SX88 / SX 100 only)

Total capacity including the max. number of expansion enclosures

SX80 iSCSI

500 GByte 750 GByte 1 TByte 146 GByte 300 GByte 450 GByte

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Access time with SATA II HDDs Access time with SAS HDD

SX100

11ms / 12ms (read / write) —

4ms / 5ms (read / write

24 TByte (24 x 1 TByte)

56 TByte (56 x 1 TByte)

108 TByte (108 x 1 TByte)

56 TByte (56 x 1 TByte)

Table 3: Hard Disk Drives 1

mixing with SATA HDDs possible

Supported RAID Levels RAID 0

Data Striping about several hard disk drives (HDDs)

RAID 1

Mirrored HDDs

RAID 10

Data mirroring, then Striping of the data over servers’ HDDs

RAID 3

Data Striping with dedicated parity HDD

RAID 5

Data Striping with distributed parity

RAID 50

RAID 5 arrays, Striped again over all drives

RAID 6

Data Striping with double parity

Table 4: Supported RAID Levels

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Technical Data

Management Diagnostics of non-data characteristics

Signalling and monitoring via SES (SCSI enclosure services) protocol and LEDs

Management interfaces

RS232 (mini-DB9) 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)

Supported protocol Administration

SNMP FibreCAT SX Manager (FSM) with web based interface (WBI) and command line interface (CLI)

Table 5: Management

Options

FibreCAT SX60

HDDs

SX80 / SX88

SX80 iSCSI

Hot plug HDDs (SATA and SAS, mixing possible)

RAID controller Max. number of expansion enclosures per controller enclosure

SX100

2nd RAID controller 1

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8

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Table 6: Options

Electrical Values per Enclosure (Maximum Values) Power supply

2 hot-plug redundant modules with 1 fan integrated each

Apparent power

600 W (230 V AC, 50 Hz)

Max. electric current

2.61 A (230 V AC, 50 Hz)

Continuous load

535 W

Max. real ower

572 W (230 V AC, 50 Hz)

Power factor

0.953 (230 V AC, 50 Hz)

Peak load

650 W

Rated voltage

115 V – 240 V

Rated frequency

50 HZ – 60 Hz

Table 7: Electrical Values per Enclosure

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Technical Data

Introduction

Ambient Conditions (DIN EN 60721-3-X) Operating temperature Non operating temperature Relative humidity

5°C up to 40°C (IEC 721) -40°C to 70°C 10% – 90% (non condensing)

Table 8: Ambient Conditions

Heat Dissipation per Enclosure Max. heat dissipation

1926 kJ/j

Table 9: Heat Dissipation per Enclosure

Dimensions per Enclosure Rack space (H x W x D) H W D Weight

3,45 Inch / 8,75 cm (2 U) 17,56 Inch / 44,60 cm 22,5 Inch / 57,15 cm max. 33.6 kg (dependent on configuration level)

Table 10: Dimensions per Enclosure

Compliance with Standards Product safety Approval Electromagnetic compatibility

Vibrations Immunity CE certification

Environmental compliance

UL listet, cUL, CE, CSA-C22.2, EN 60950-2000, IEC 60950, GS, GOST, S-Mark GS, CSAUS/C, CB-certificate FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, EN 300-386, EN 55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, AS/NZS 3548 Class B, BMSI Class B EN 61000-3, EN 61000-3-3 EN 300-386, EN 55024 EU Directive: 89/336/EWG (EMV); EN61000-3-2; EN 6100-3-3 73/23/EWG (Product security) RoHS compliant, WEEE compliant

Table 11: Compliance with Standards

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Installation and Configuration Checklist

1.7 Installation and Configuration Checklist Before you begin to install the system, make sure you have read the Safety manual. The following table outlines the steps required to install and initially configure the system. To ensure a successful installation, perform the tasks in the order in which they are presented. Step

Task

1

Verify the site installation requirements (see page 22)

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Install the enclosures (see page 61)

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Cabling the enclosures (see page 69)

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Connect the power cords (see page 72)

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Test the enclosure connections (see page 72)

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Connect the hosts (see page 69)

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Configure a system for the first time (see page 73

Table 12: Installation and Configuration Checklist

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2 Important Notes 2.1 Notes on Safety In this section you will find information that you must note when using the storage system. This device complies with the relevant safety standards for IT equipment.

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The following safety notes are also provided in the Safety manual. Also pay attention to the notes in the operating manual of the connected system.

If you have any questions relating to setting up and operating your system in the environment where you intend to use it, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service team.

V CAUTION! ●

The actions described in these instructions should only be performed by technical specialists. Equipment repairs should only be performed by service personnel. Any unauthorized openings and improper repairs could expose the user to risks (electric shock, energy hazards, fire hazards) and could also damage the equipment. Please note that any unauthorized openings of the device will result in the invalidation of the warranty and exclusion from all liability.

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Transport the device in its original packaging or in other suitable packaging which will protect it against shock or impact.

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Read the notes on environmental conditions in “Technical Data” on page 11 before setting up and operating the device.

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If the device is brought in from a cold environment, condensation may form both inside and on the outside of the machine.

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Wait until the device has acclimatized to room temperature and is absolutely dry before starting it up. Material damage may be caused to the device if this requirement is not observed.

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Check that the rated voltage specified on the type label is the same as the local line voltage.

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Important Notes

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The device must only be connected to a properly grounded wall outlet (the device is fitted with a tested and approved power cable).

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Make sure that the power sockets on the device and the protective grounded outlet of the building’s wiring system is freely accessible.

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Switching off the device does not cut off the supply of power. To do this you must remove the power plugs.

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Before opening the unit, switch off the device and then pull out the power plugs.

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Route the cables in such a way that they do not form a potential hazard (make sure no-one can trip over them) and that they cannot be damaged. When connecting up a device, refer to the relevant notes in this manual.

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Never connect or disconnect data transmission lines during a storm (lightning hazard).

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Systems which comprise a number of cabinets must use a separate fused socket for each cabinet.

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The servers and the directly connected external storage subsystems should be connected to the same power supply distributor. Otherwise you run the risk of losing data if, for example, the central processing unit is still running but the storage subsystem has failed during a power failure.

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Make sure that no objects (such as bracelets or paper clips) fall into or liquids spill into the device (risk of electric shock or short circuit).

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In emergencies (e.g. damage to housings, power cords or controls or ingress of liquids or foreign bodies), immediately power down the device, pull out the power plugs and notify your service department.

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Note that proper operation of the system (in accordance with IEC 60950/DIN EN 60950) is guaranteed only if slot covers are installed on all vacant slots and/or dummies on all vacant bays and the housing cover is fitted (cooling, fire protection, RFI suppression).

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2.2 Electrostatic-sensitive Component Label Electrostatic-sensitive components may be identified by the following sticker:

You must follow the instructions below when handling modules containing electrostaticsensitive components Ê

Discharge static electricity from your body (for example by touching a grounded metal object) before handling modules containing electrostatic-sensitive components.

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The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charge.

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Remove the power plug before installing or removing modules containing electrostaticsensitive components.

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Only hold modules containing electrostatic-sensitive components by their edges.

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Do not touch any of the pins or track conductors on a module containing electrostatic-sensitive components.

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Use a grounding strap designed for the purpose, to connect you to the system unit as you install the modules.

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Place all components on a static-safe base.

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2.3 CE Certificate The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 89/336/EEC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 73/23/EEC “Low voltage directive”. The device therefore qualifies for the CE certificate (CE=Communauté Européenne).

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RFI Suppression

Important Notes

2.4 RFI Suppression All other equipment which is connected to this product must also have radio noise suppression in accordance with EC Guideline 89/336/EWG. Products which meet this requirement are accompanied by a certificate to that effect issued by the manufacturer and/or bear the CE mark. Products which do not meet this requirement may be operated only with the special permission of the BZT (Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation).

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2.5 Notes on Mounting the Rack ●

For safety reasons, at least two people are required to install the rack-mounted model because of its weight and size.

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When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the notes in the operating manual of your system and the comments in the “Important Notes” chapter in the technical manual supplied with the rack.

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Ensure that the anti-tilt bracket is correctly mounted when you set up the rack.

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For safety reasons, no more than one unit may be withdrawn from the rack at any one time during installation and maintenance work.

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If more than one unit is withdrawn from the rack at any one time, there is a danger that the rack will tilt forward.

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The power supply to the rack must be installed by an authorized specialist (electrician).

2.6 Notes on Transportation

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Environmental Protection

2.7 Environmental Protection Environmentally friendly product design and development This product has been designed in accordance with standards for “environmentally friendly product design and development”. This means that the designers have taken into account important criteria such as durability, selection of materials, emissions, packaging, the ease with which the product can be dismantled and the extent to which it can be recycled. This saves resources and thus reduces the harm done to the environment. Notes on packaging Please do not throw away the packaging. We recommend that you do not throw away the original packaging in case you need it later for transporting. Notes on labeling plastic housing parts Please avoid attaching your own labels to plastic housing parts wherever possible, since this makes it difficult to recycle them. Take-back, recycling and disposal The device may not be disposed of with household rubbish. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (WEEE - waste electrical and electronic equipment). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems available to you. You will find further information on this at www.ts.fujitsu.com/recycling.

For details on returning and reuse of devices and consumables within Europe, refer to the “Returning used devices” manual, or contact your Fujitsu branch office/subsidiary or our recycling centre in Paderborn: Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH

Recycling Center D-33106 Paderborn Tel.

+49 5251 8180-10

Fax

+49 5251 8180-15

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Site Requirements

Important Notes

2.8 Site Requirements This chapter provides requirements and guidelines that you must address when preparing your site for the installation. CAUTION When selecting an installation site for the system, choose a location that avoids excessive heat, direct sunlight, dust, or chemical exposure. These conditions greatly reduce the system’s longevity, and might void your warranty.

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2.8.1 Physical Requirements This section provides dimension and weight specifications, weight and placement guidelines, and ventilation requirements. 2.8.1.1

Dimension and Weight Specifications The floor space at the installation site must be strong enough to support the combined weight of the rack, controller enclosures, expansion modules, and any additional equipment. The site should provide sufficient space for installation, operation, and servicing the enclosures, and also requires sufficient ventilation to allow a free flow of air to all enclosures. The following table lists enclosure dimensions and weight. Weights are based on an enclosure having 12 drive modules, 2 controller or expansion modules, and 2 power and cooling modules installed. Specification

Rackmount

Height

2U 8.76 cm

Width ●

Chassis excluding mounting ears

44.6 cm

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Chassis including mounting ears

48.0 cm

Depth ●

Chassis

55.37 cm

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To back of power and cooling module handle

57.12 cm

Weight, controller enclosure (12 drives) ●

SAS drives

33.1 kg

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SATA drives

33.6 kg

Table 13: Dimension and Weight Specification Examples

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Site Requirements

Specification

Rackmount

Weight, expansion enclosure (12 drives) ●

SAS drives

30.8 kg

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SATA drives

31.3 kg

Table 13: Dimension and Weight Specification Examples

2.8.1.2

Weight and Placement Guidelines As you prepare for installation, follow these guidelines:

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Ideally, use two people to lift an enclosure. However, one person can safely lift an enclosure if its weight is reduced by removing the power and cooling modules and drive modules.

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Do not place enclosures in a vertical position. Always install and operate the enclosures in a horizontal orientation.

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When installing enclosures in a rack, make sure that any surfaces over which you might move the rack can support the weight. To prevent accidents when moving equipment, especially on sloped loading docks and up ramps to raised floors, ensure you have a sufficient number of helpers. Remove obstacles such as cables and other objects from the floor.

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To prevent the rack from tipping and to minimize personnel injury in the event of a seismic occurrence, securely anchor the rack to a wall or other rigid structure that is attached to both the floor and to the ceiling of the room.

Ventilation Requirements As you prepare for installation, follow these requirements: ●

Do not block or cover ventilation openings at the front and rear of an enclosure. Never place an enclosure near a radiator or heating vent. Failure to follow these guidelines can cause overheating and affect the reliability and warranty of the product.

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Leave a minimum of 15 cm at the front and back of an enclosure to ensure adequate airflow for cooling. No cooling clearance is required on the sides, top, or bottom of enclosures.

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Leave enough space in front and in back of an enclosure to allow access to enclosure components for servicing. Removing a component requires a clearance of at least 137 cm in front of and behind the enclosure.

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Important Notes

2.8.2 Environmental Requirements The following table lists the environmental conditions in which the rackmounted controller enclosure operates. Specification

Range

Altitude

To 3 km, derate 2° C for every 1 km up to 3 km

Relative Humidity 10% to 90% RH, 27° C max. wet bulb, non-condensing Temperature

5° C to 40° C, non-condensing

Shock

3.0 g, 11 ms, half-sine

Vibration

0.15 g (vertical); 0.10 g (horizontal), 5 to 500 Hz, swept-sine

Table 14: Environmental Requirements

2.8.3 Electrical Requirements This section provides electrical guidelines and site wiring, power, and cabling requirements. 2.8.3.1

Electrical Guidelines Each enclosure is shipped with two AC power cords that are appropriate for use in a typical outlet in the destination country. Each power cord should connect one of the power and cooling modules to an independent, external power source. To ensure power redundancy, connect the two power cords to two separate circuits; for example, to one commercial circuit and to one uninterruptable power source (UPS). Safety status of I/O connections comply with Separated Extra Low Voltage (SELV) requirements.

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Site Requirements

As you prepare for installation, follow these guidelines:

2.8.3.2

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The enclosures work with single-phase power systems having an earth ground connection. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not plug an enclosure into any other type of power system. Contact your facilities manager or a qualified electrician if you are not sure what type of power is supplied to your building.

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Enclosures are shipped with a grounding-type (three-wire) power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, always plug the cord into a grounded power outlet.

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Do not use household extension cords with the enclosures. Not all power cords have the same current ratings. Household extension cords do not have overload protection and are not meant for use with computer systems.

Site Wiring and Power Requirements Each enclosure has two power and cooling modules for redundancy. If full redundancy is required, use a separate power source for each module. The AC power supply unit in each power and cooling module is auto-ranging and is automatically configured to an input voltage range from 88–264 VAC with an input frequency of 47–63 Hz. The power and cooling modules meet standard voltage requirements for both U.S. and international operation. The power and cooling modules use standard industrial wiring with line-toneutral or line-to-line power connections. As you prepare for installation, follow these requirements: ●

All AC mains and supply conductors to power distribution boxes for the rack-mounted system must be enclosed in a metal conduit or raceway when specified by local, national, or other applicable government codes and regulations.

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Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and frequency inscribed on the equipment’s electrical rating label.

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To ensure redundancy, provide two separate power sources for the enclosures. These power sources must be independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a separate circuit breaker at the power distribution point.

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The system requires voltages within minimum fluctuation. The customer-supplied facilities’ voltage must maintain a voltage with not more than ± 5 percent fluctuation. The customer facilities must also provide suitable surge protection.

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Site wiring must include an earth ground connection to the AC power source. The supply conductors and power distribution boxes (or equivalent metal enclosure) must be grounded at both ends.

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Power circuits and associated circuit breakers must provide sufficient power and overload protection. To prevent possible damage to the AC power distribution boxes and other components in the rack, use an external, independent power source that is isolated from large switching loads (such as air conditioning motors, elevator motors, and factory loads).

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Important Notes

Cabling Requirements As you prepare for installation, follow these requirements: ●

Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables in locations that protect the cables from damage.

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Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or radio frequency interference.

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2.8.4 Management Host Requirements A local management host with at least one serial port connection is required for the initial installation and configuration of a controller enclosure. After you configure one or both of the controller modules with an Internet Protocol (IP) address, you then use a remote management host on an Ethernet network to configure, manage, and monitor.

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Note You must use Ethernet cable designated CAT-5 or higher to connect a controller enclosure to an Ethernet network.

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3.1 Controller Enclosure The FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 / SX100 controller enclosure can be connected to Fibre Channel host bus adapters or switches. The FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI controller enclosure can be connected to Ethernet host bus adapters, hubs or switches.

3.1.1 Components Enclosure Components

Quantity

FC or ISCS RAID controller (I/O) module

1 or 21

SAS or SATA drive module

2–12 per enclosure

AC power and cooling module 2- or 4-Gbps FC host port with or 1 Gbps iSCSI host port

2 per enclosure SFP2

2 per controller module (SX60 / SX80 / S88 / SX80 iSCSI); 4 per controller module (SX100)

3-Gbps, 4-lane SAS expansion port

1 per controller module (SX60 / SX80 / S88 / SX80 iSCSI); 2 per controller module (SX100)

RJ-45 Ethernet port (RJ-45)

1 per controller module

CLI port (RS-232 micro-DB9)

1 per controller module

Table 15: Controller Enclosure Components 1

Air management system drive blanks or I/O blanks must fill empty slots to maintain optimum airflow through the chassis.

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The SFPs are part of the controller modules and must not be removed.

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Controller Enclosure

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3.1.2 Components and Indicators at the Front Side

Enclosure ID LED

Status LEDs (top to bottom): - Unit Locator - Fault/Service Required - FRU OK - Temperature Fault

Drive modules with LEDs (numbered left to right by row: 0–3, 4–7, 8–11) Figure 1: Components and Indicators on the Front of an Controller Enclosure

LED

Color State Description

Enclosure ID

Green On

OK to Remove(drive

Blue

module)

Power/Activity/Fault

Off

The drive module is not prepared for removal.

On

The drive module has been removed from any active virtual disk, spun down, and prepared for removal.

Green Off

(drive module)

Shows the enclosure ID for an enclosure, which enables you to correlate a physical enclosure with logical views presented by management software. The enclosure ID for a controller enclosure is zero (0); the enclosure ID for an attached expansion enclosure is non-zero.

On

The drive module is not powered on. The drive module is operating normally.

Blink The drive module is active and processing I/O or is performing a media scan. Yellow Off On

No fault. The drive module has experienced a fault, has failed or is a member of a critical vdisk.

Blink Physically identifies the drive module. White Unit Locator

Off

Blink Physically identifies the enclosure. Yellow Off

Fault/Service Required

Not active.

On

No fault. An enclosure-level fault has occurred. Service action is required. The event has been acknowledged but the problem still needs attention.

Table 16: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Front)

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LED

Controller Enclosure

Color State Description Green On

FRU OK Off Temperature Fault

The enclosure is powered on with at least one power module operating normally. Both power modules are off.

Green Off

The enclosure temperature is normal.

Yellow On

The enclosure temperature is above threshold.

Table 16: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Front)

3.1.3 Ports and Switches at the Back Side The following figure shows the ports (location: controller module) and the power switch (location: power and cooling module) at the back of the FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 controller enclosure equipped with two FC RAID controllers. The second (lower) controller is optional.You will use the ports and the switch during the installation procedure. Power switch

FC ports

CLI port

Ethernet management port

Expansion port

Figure 2: FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 Controller Enclosure Ports (FC) and Power Switch

The following figure shows the ports (location: controller module) and the power switch (location: power and cooling module) at the back of the FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI controller enclosure equipped with two iSCSI controllers. The second (lower) controller is optional. You will use the ports and the switch during the installation procedure.

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Controller Enclosure

Hardware, Operating, and Indicator Components

Power switch

Ethernet ports

CLI port

Ethernet management port

Expansion port

Figure 3: FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI Controller Enclosure Ports (FC) and Power Switch

The following figure shows the ports (location: controller module) and the power switch (location: power and cooling module) at the back of the FibreCAT SX100 controller enclosure equipped with two FC RAID controllers. The second (lower) controller is optional.You will use the ports and the switch during the installation procedure. Power switch

FC ports

CLI port

Ethernet management port

Expansion ports

Figure 4: FibreCAT SX100 Controller Enclosure Ports (FC) and Power Switch

Port/Switch

Description

Power switch

Toggle, where “|” is On and “O” is Off.

FC/Ethernet ports

4-Gbps FC or 1-Gbps iSCSI ports used to connect to data hosts. Each FC port contains an SFP1 transceiver. Host port 0 and 1 connect to host channel 0 and 1, respectively. The FibreCAT SX100 model has four host ports.

CLI port

Micro-DB9 port used to connect the controller module to a local management host using RS-232 communication for out-of-band configuration and management.

Table 17: Controller Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back)

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Port/Switch

Description

Ethernet management port

10/100BASE-T Ethernet port used for TCP/IP-based out-of-band management of the RAID controller. An internal Ethernet device provides standard 10 Mbit/second and 100 Mbit/second full-duplex connectivity.

Expansion port 3-Gbps, 4-lane (12 Gbps total) table-routed egress port used to connect SAS expansion enclosures. Table 17: Controller Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back) 1

The SFPs are part of the controller modules and must not be removed (SFP = Small Form-factor Pluggable).

3.1.4 Indicators at the Back Side The following figure shows the LEDs at the back of the controller enclosure (FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 as example) equipped with two FC RAID controllers. The second (lower) controller is optional. You will use the LEDs during the installation procedure. AC Power Good DC Voltage/Fan Fault/ Service Required

Unit Locator OK to Remove

Host link status

Cache status

Host link speed

Host activity

FRU OK

Fault/Service Required

Expansion port status

Ethernet activity Ethernet link status

Figure 5: FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 Controller Enclosure (FC) LEDs

LED (Location: Power and Cooling Module)

Color State Description

AC Power Good

Green Off

DC Voltage/Fan Fault/ Service Required

Yellow Off

On On

AC power is off or input voltage is below the minimum threshold. AC power is on and input voltage is normal. DC output voltage is normal. DC output voltage is out of range or a fan is operating below the minimum required RPM.

Table 18: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module)

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Controller Enclosure

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LED (Location: Controller Module)

Color State Description

Host link status (FC only)

Green Off On

The port is empty or the link is down. The port link is up and connected.

Host link speed (FC only) Green Off

The data transfer rate is 2 Gbps.

On

The data transfer rate is 4 Gbps.

Off

Not active.

White Unit Locator

Blink Physically identifies the controller module. Blue

OK to Remove

Off

The controller module is not prepared for removal.

On

The controller module can be removed.

Yellow On Fault/ServiceRequired

Blink Indicates a hardware-controlled power up or a cache flush or restore error. Green Off

FRU OK

A fault has been detected or a service action is required.

On

Controller module is not OK. Controller module is operating normally.

Blink System is booting. Cache status

Green Off On

Cache is clean (contains no unwritten data). Cache is dirty (contains unwritten data) and operation is normal.

Blink A Compact Flash flush or cache self-refresh is in progress. Host activity

Green Off

The host ports have no I/O activity.

Blink At least one host ports has I/O activity. Ethernet link status

Green Off On

Ethernet activity

Green Off

The Ethernet port is not connected or the link is down. The Ethernet link is up. The Ethernet link has no I/O activity.

Blink The Ethernet link has I/O activity. Expansion port status

Green Off On

The port is empty or the link is down. The port link is up and connected.

Table 19: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Controller Module)

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Expansion Enclosure

3.2 Expansion Enclosure The FibreCAT SX expansion enclosure can be connected to a FibreCAT SX controller enclosure to provide additional disk storage capacity.

3.2.1 Components. Description

Quantity

SAS expansion module

1 or 21

SAS or SATA drive module

2–12 per enclosure

AC power and cooling module

2 per enclosure

3-Gbps, 4-lane SAS In port

1 per expansion module

3-Gbps, 4-lane SAS Out port

1 per expansion module

Table 20: Expansion Enclosure Components 1

Air management system drive blanks or I/O blanks must fill empty slots to maintain optimum airflow through the chassis.

3.2.2 Components and Indicators at the Front Side The components and indicators at the front of an expansion enclosure are the same as at a controller enclosure (see page 28).

3.2.3 Ports and Switches at the Back Side The following figure shows the ports (location: expansion module) and the power switch (location: power and cooling module) at the back of the expansion enclosure equipped with two SAS expansion modules. The second (lower) module is optional.You will use the ports and the switch during the installation procedure.

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Expansion Enclosure

Hardware, Operating, and Indicator Components

Power switch

SAS In port

SAS Out port

Figure 6: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Power Switch

Port/Switch

Description

Power switch

Toggle, where “|” is On and “O” is Off.

SAS In port

3-Gbps, 4-lane (12 Gbps total) subtractive ingress port used to connect to a controller enclosure.

SAS Out port

3-Gbps, 4-lane (12 Gbps total) table-routed egress port used to connect to another expansion enclosure.

Table 21: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back)

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Expansion Enclosure

3.2.4 Indicators at the Back Side The following figure shows the LEDs at the back of the expansion enclosure equipped with two SAS expansion modules. The second (lower) module is optional. You will use the LEDs during the installation procedure. AC Power Good DC Voltage/Fan Fault/ Service Required

SAS In port status

Unit Locator

SAS Out port status

FRU OK OK to Remove

Fault/Service Required

Figure 7: Expansion Enclosure LEDs

LED (Location: Power and Cooling Module)

Color State Description

AC Power Good

Green Off

DC Voltage/Fan Fault/ Service Required

Yellow Off

On On

AC power is off or input voltage is below the minimum threshold. AC power is on and input voltage is normal. DC output voltage is normal. DC output voltage is out of range or a fan is operating below the minimum required RPM.

Table 22: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module)

LED (Location: Expansion Module)

Color State Description

SAS In port status

Green Off On

SAS Out port status

Green Off On

The port is empty or the link is down. The port link is up and connected. The port is empty or the link is down. The port link is up and connected.

Table 23: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Expansion Module)

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Expansion Enclosure

LED (Location: Expansion Module)

Hardware, Operating, and Indicator Components

Color State Description White

Unit Locator

Off

Not active.

Blink Physically identifies the expansion module. Blue

Off

Not implemented.

OK to Remove Yellow On Fault/ServiceRequired

Blink Indicates a hardware-controlled power up or a cache flush or restore error. Green Off

FRU OK

A fault has been detected or a service action is required.

On

Expansion module is not OK. Expansion module is operating normally.

Blink System is booting. Table 23: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Expansion Module)

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4 Connecting Hosts / Configurations This chapter describes the FibreCAT SX system cable connections for hosts and shows typical configurations.

4.1 Connecting Remote Management Hosts The management host directly manages systems out-of-band over a network. This section describes how to connect the Ethernet cables and power cords to the management host. 1. Locate the Ethernet ports for controller A and controller B at the back of the controller enclosure. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to each Ethernet port. 3. Connect the other end of each Ethernet cable to a network that your management host can access (preferably on the same subnet).

4.2 Installing the SCSI Enclosures Services Driver

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Installing the SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) driver prevents Microsoft Windows hosts from displaying the Found New Hardware Wizard when the storage system is discovered. 1. In a web browser, go to http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/com/support/downloads.html and download the SCSI enclosure device driver for FibreCAT SX to a network location that the data host can access. 2. Extract the package contents to a temporary folder on the host. 3. In that folder, double-click Setup.exe to install the driver. 4. Click Finish. The driver is installed.

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Connecting Direct Attached iSCSI Configurations

Connecting Hosts / Configurations

4.3 Connecting Direct Attached iSCSI Configurations 4.3.1 Single Controller FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI With One Host A single-controller configuration is supported but provides no redundancy in the event that the controller fails. Each data host has one iSCSI port connected to the controller module. If the controller fails, the host loses access to the volume LUNs. Single-Controller, Direct Attach Connection to a Single Data Host shows the direct attach configuration for a single data host

Figure 8: Single-Controller, Direct Attach Connection to a Single Data Host (iSCSI)

The FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI Storage Systems was designed as a fully redundant dual controller storage array for iSCSI systems. The storage system alternately assigns virtual disks between the two controllers to support automatic load balancing. It is currently available as a non-redundant single controller storage system as an entry level option. When the FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI Storage System has a single controller, every other virtual disk created will be owned by the non-existent second controller, regardless of the ownership specified when creating the virtual disk - any storage assigned to the missing controller is treated as "failed-over" to the existing controller. This choice allows for transparent upgrade to a dual controller system in the future. In order for the virtual disks assigned to the non-existent controller to be visible, the host needs to establish logins to both iSCSI targets. The IP addresses of the non-existent controller (target) need to be configured in the storage system. The connected hosts then need to establish iSCSI sessions (logins) to one or both targets to access the volumes on those virtual disks.

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Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX (FC)

For example, if you create 6 virtual disks, then the second, fourth and sixth virtual disks would be owned by the non-existent second controller. To present volumes created on these virtual disks to a host, you must assign IP addresses to the same ports on the nonexistent controller as ports that are used on the existing controller. The address assigned to the port of the non-existent controller must be in the same network as the same port of the existing controller. For example, if controller A has the following configuration: Controller A Port/Channel: IP: Netmask:

0 192.168.144.1 255.255.255.0

1 10.0.0.1 255.0.0.0

You should then set the IP address of the ports on the controller that is not installed to reserve addresses in the same subnets so those hosts can see the volumes through the A controller, as shown below: Controller B (currently not installed) Port/Channel: 0 1 IP: 192.168.144.18 10.0.0.22 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 255.0.0.0 Finally, include these addresses in the iSCSI initiator configuration the same as you would the IP addresses of the existing controller. If you follow this process, all of the volumes created on the FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI Storage System will be visible through the existing controller host ports. When you are ready to upgrade to a dual controller system, simply install the second controller with Ethernet cables pre-attached and all the work will be done automatically by the storage system to move those volumes to the new controller. Configuration Rules Fixed speed for all ports

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For FibreCAT SX88 / SX100, in direct host connect mode always up to 4 Gbit FC speed is supported. In switch attached mode, for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 / SX100 up to 4 Gbit FC speed is supported always (no restriction with any HIM Model). If you have a direct attached configuration with FibreCAT SX60 / SX80, you should find out the HIM Model (0 or 1) of your controller(s) via FibreCAT SX Manager’s Web Based Interface: 1. Open FibreCAT SX Manager’s Web Based Interface. 2. Login as monitor or manage user. 3. In MONITOR STATUS menu, click the link advanced settings (see screenshots below). Here you can find out the HIM Model of your controller module(s):

Figure 9: Detecting the HIM Model With FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI (Example With Two HIM Models 0)

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Figure 10: Detecting the HIM Revision With FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI (Example With Two HIM Models 1)

4.5 Connecting Direct Attached FC Configurations This section explains how to connect data hosts to access the controller enclosure directly. You will need fibre optic cables of the proper length to connect your data host to the storage system. The FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 controller enclosure equipped with two controllers has four FC connections, two per controller. The FibreCAT SX100 controller enclosure equipped with two controllers has eight FC connections, four per controller. To maintain redundancy, connect one data host to both Controller A and Controller B. 1. Locate the host ports at the back of the controller enclosure. 2. Connect a fiber optic cable to each host port on controller A and controller B.

V CAUTION! Fiber optic cables are fragile. Do not bend, twist, fold, pinch, or step on the fiber optic cables. Doing so can degrade performance or cause data loss. 3. Connect the other end of each fiber optic cable to the HBAs as shown in the following figures.

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4.5.1 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With One Dual Port Host The cabling examples show a high-availability controller and path failover configuration. This configuration requires host port interconnect circuitry between controller modules to be set to Interconnected as described in “Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports (FC)” on page 78. For path failover this configuration requires a host-based multipathing software. The controller enclosure is equipped with two FC RAID controllers and the host have two FC HBAs each.

Port interconnects: interconnected by FibreCAT SX Manager

Figure 11: Minimal Connection to a Single Data Host

Configuration Rules Restrictions: not for VMware FC-Topology: Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) FC Speed: max. 4Gbit/s (note “Host Interface Speed for FibreCAT SX (FC)” on page 39) Host Port Interconnect: Interconnected Path-Failover Software: FTS DDM V5; native MPIO (DSM); FTS Multipath V 5, native DM-MP (RedHat, SuSE)

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4.5.2 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Dual Port Hosts The following figure shows the preferred high-availability controller and path redundant configuration. This configuration requires that host port interconnects are set to Interconnected as described in “Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports (FC)” on page 78. This configuration also requires host-based multipathing software. For failover behavior, see “Configurations” on page 79.

A + B LUNs

A + B LUNs

A + B LUNs

A + B LUNs

Figure 12: High-Availability, Dual-Controller, Direct Attached Connection to Dual Data Hosts for Windows and Linux (no VMware support)

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A + B LUNs

A + B LUNs

FAILED Figure 13: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Controller Failover Scenario)

In an active-active configuration, failover is the act of temporarily transferring ownership of controller resources from a failed controller to a surviving controller. The resources include virtual disks, cache data, host ID information, and LUNs and WWNs. In this scenario host A and host B see all resources via controller A.

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A + B LUNs

A + B LUNs

A + B LUNs

Figure 14: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Path Failover Scenario)

In scenario of path-failover, host A sees his B-LUNs via the host interconnect line. The filter driver (multipath software) generates the B-LUN I/Os across the other HBA.

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4.5.3 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Dual Port Hosts for High Performance The following figure shows a non-redundant path-failover configuration that can be used when high performance is more important than high availability. This configuration requires the host port interconnect circuitry to be be set to Straight-through, which it is by default.

A LUNs

B LUNs

A LUNs

B LUNs

Figure 15: High-Performance, Dual-Controller, Direct Attached Connection to Dual Data Hosts (no Solaris Support)

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4.5.4 FibreCAT SX100 With Four Dual-Port Hosts

2370, 2278

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2070, 2178

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Figure 16: Four Dual-Port Data Hosts with FibreCAT SX100

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This figure shows the optimized connectivity for a high-availability, dual-controller, direct attached connection to four dual-port data hosts. To ensure failover fault tolerance, each dual port host must be connected to each controller. Connecting one host port to Port 0 or Port 1 and the other to Port 2 or Port 3 on the other controller provides the most efficient internal path balancing in each controller. Configuration Rules Usage Clustered servers, direct connect to storage, classroom applications, classroom file server Advantage Benefits of fault tolerance of dual-controller and clustered servers Example business Educational facility; small tech business Topology Loop mode HBA settings fixed speed 2/4Gbit Link time out 60 sec node time out 60 sec Queue depth (see release notes) SW

MPIO SW

Storage settings host port interconnect: Interconnected In this configuration, all hosts have redundant connections to volumes that are associated with each of the controllers. If a controller fails, the hosts maintain access to all of the volumes through the hosts ports on the surviving controller.

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2370, 2278

2070, 2178

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4.6 Connecting Switch Attached iSCSI Configurations 4.6.1 FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI With Two Dual Port Hosts and Two Switches The high-availability configuration requires two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches, as shown in the following figure. During active-active operation, both controllers' mapped volumes are visible to both data hosts.

A & B volumes

A & B volumes

A volumes, A0 IP

A volumes, A1 IP

B volumes, B0 IP

B volumes, B1 IP

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A dual-controller FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI storage system uses port 0 of each controller as one failover pair and port 1 of each controller as a second failover pair. If one controller fails, all mapped volumes remain visible to all hosts. Dual IP-address technology is used in the failed over state, and is largely transparent to the host system. However, for complete fault tolerance, host-based path failover software is recommended. Configuration Rules Fixed speed for all ports 4.6.1.1

Controller Failover Scenario The following figure shows an example of storage presentation during failover of controller B.

A & B volumes

A & B volumes

A & B volumes, A0 & B0 IPs

A & B volumes, A1 & B1 IPs

Figure 19: iSCSI Storage Presentation During Failover

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Single controller mode is supported in both direct attached and switch attached configuration. In single controller mode the system is set to a failed over state to support a future upgrade to dual controller system. When configuring a single controller system you will need to assign ghost host IP configuration to the system. This will ensure that when an additional controller is inserted no additional configuration is required.

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4.7 Connecting Switch Attached FC Configurations This section explains how to connect data hosts to access the controller enclosure through one or more external FC switches. You will need fiber optic cables of the proper length to connect your data host to the switch, and the switch to the storage system.

4.7.1 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With One Switch and One Dual Port Host 1. Locate the host ports at the back of the controller enclosure. 2. Connect a fiber optic cable to each host port on controller A and controller B.

V CAUTION! Fiber optic cables are fragile. Do not bend, twist, fold, pinch, or step on the fiber optic cables. Doing so can degrade performance or cause data loss. 3. Connect the other end of each cable to a switch port. Refer to Figure 20 for configuration options. 4. Using fiber optic cables connect the switch to two FC HBA ports as shown in the following figures.

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The following figure shows a redundant connection through a single switch to a single data host with two HBA ports. This configuration requires that host port interconnects are set to Straight-through. It also requires host-based multipathing software.

A + B LUNs

A + B LUNs

Figure 20: Redundant Connection Through a Single Switch to a Single Data Host

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4.7.2 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Switches and One Dual Port Host 1. Locate the host ports at the back of the controller enclosure. 2. For switch A: Connect fiber optic cables to host port 0 on controller A and host port 1 on controller B. Then connect the other ends of the cables to the switch. 3. For switch B: Connect fiber optic cables to host port 1 on controller A and host port 0 on controller B. Then connect the other ends of the cables to the switch.

V CAUTION! Fiber optic cables are fragile. Do not bend, twist, fold, pinch, or step on the fiber optic cables. Doing so can degrade performance or cause data loss. 4. Using fiber optic cables connect each of the two switches to FC HBAs on the host as shown in the following figure. This configuration requires host port interconnect circuitry between controller modules to be set to Straight-through. The cabling examples show a controller and path high-availability configuration. For path failover this configuration requires a host-based multipathing software. The controller enclosure is equipped with two FC RAID controllers and the host has two FC HBAs.

MMF <= 300 m

A+B LUNs

MMF <= 300 m

A+B LUNs

A

B

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Configuration Rules Restrictions: FC-Topology: FC Speed: Host Port Interconnect: Max. Member in Switch Zone: Path-Failover Software Linux: Path-Failover Software Windows: Path-Failover Software VMware: 4.7.2.1

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Configuration Rules for VMware ESX Server 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 Figure 20 above shows the configuration. ●

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FibreCAT SX Configuration: ●

Host Port Configuration Link Speed: 4 Gbit/s or 2 Gbit/s (depending on HBA)

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4.7.3 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 With Two Switches and Two Dual Port Hosts For high availability, two data hosts can be connected through two switches to a dualcontroller storage system. The controller host port interconnects must be set to Straightthrrough and host-based multipathing software is not required.

Figure 22: Switch Attached Configuration with Two Switches and Two Hosts

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4.7.4 FibreCAT SX100 With One Switch and Two Dual-Port Hosts

Figure 23: Two Dual-Port Data Hosts with FibreCAT SX100 and a Switch for High Availability

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Supported HBAs for Solaris (SPARC)

Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) 2 / 4 Gbit/s Straight-through only 1 initiator and 1 target per zone native DM-MP (RedHat, SuSE) FTS DDM V5, native MPIO (DSM), FTSC Multipath V 5 native MP

4.8 Supported HBAs for Solaris (SPARC) For the latest released Host Bus Adapters, the latest released drivers and their settings, please refer to http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/support/manuals.html. Select your product (STORAGE / FibreCAT / FibreCAT SX ...). Here you can find the document “Released Host Bus Adapters; Driver Settings and FW-Versions for FibreCAT SX ...”.

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5 Installing Enclosures This chapter describes the process of installing FibreCAT SX enclosures in a PRIMECENTER rack or in a standard 19-inch EIA rack cabinet. The installation procedures in this chapter require the following items: ●

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V CAUTION! Be careful if using a power tool; it could strip or damage connections.

V CAUTION! Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. be sure you are properly grounded before touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

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5.2 Unpacking an Enclosure and Verifying its Contents This section provides a list of contents in an enclosure package.

V CAUTION! Two people are needed to lift and move the enclosure. Use care to avoid injury. An enclosure with all drives installed can weigh 33.6 kg. Do not lift the front of the enclosure; this can cause damage to the drives. 1. Unpack the enclosure. 2. Check the contents of the enclosure and box for the items listed in the following table. Item

Quantity

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Enclosure Controller enclosure Expansion enclosure

1

SFP2 transceivers

1 per host port

7.5 m shielded CAT-5 Ethernet Crossover cable (controller enclosure)

1 with second controller module

5 m serial cable, RS-232 micro-DB9 (controller enclosure)

1 per controller module

0.5 m SAS-to-SAS cascading cable (expansion enclosure)

1 per expansion module

2.5 m power cord

2 per enclosure

Rackmount kit

1 per enclosure

Safety manual

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5.3 Preparing the Rack Before installing enclosures in a rack cabinet, ensure it is installed according to its installation instructions. 1. Stabilize the rack as described in its documentation. Ensure the rack installation complies with local safety codes. 2. If the cabinet has casters, make sure the casters are locked to prevent the cabinet from rolling. 3. Remove or open the top front panel. 4. Remove or open the vented back panel.

5.4 Installing an Enclosure in a Rack The FibreCAT SX storage system enclosures are designed to be installed in a Fujitsu PRIMECENTER rack or in a standard 4-post, 19-inch EIA rack, using 2 units (2U) of rack space each.

5.4.1 Rack-Mount Kit The rack-mount kit includes the following items: ●

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2 ready for use sliding rails

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Left* sliding rail

Positioning tappets

Screws and nuts

Right* sliding rail

Mounting outline for PRIMECENTER racks

Figure 24: Sliding Rail Kit (A3C40075969)

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5.4.2 Rack Mounting Position Overview The following figure shows the rack mounting positions, screws, and cage nuts of two enclosures one upon the other.

rear left**

Rear Side of the Rack rear right** (with support bracket)

Front Side of the Rack front left** front right**

2. U* 2. U*

2. U*

2. U*

2. U*

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5.4.3 Mounting Steps 1. If you use a Fujitsu PRIMECENTER rack you first have to moun the support bracket in the appropriate height to the - seen from the front of the rack - left rear rack post.

Figure 26: Support Bracket for Use in PRIMECENTER Racks

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Figure 27: Mounting the Support Bracket

2. Place the right rail (support angle down) from the front into the rack, putting the positioning tappet into the appropriate whole of the right rear rack post. 3. Compress the spring mounted rail to its length and screw on the front rail end to the right front rack post as shown below.

Figure 28: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Front Side of the Rack)

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4. Then fasten the rail on the rear side as shown below.

Figure 29: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack)

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In PRIMECENTER racks, put the positioning tappet of the left rail into the appropriate whole of the support bracket which you have mounted on the left rear rack post.

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Screw on the front rail end to the left front rack post.

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Screw on the rear rail end to support bracket as shown below.

Figure 30: Mounting the Left Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack)

6. Mount two square cage nuts to the front rack posts (one to the right and one to the left post) into the post holes between the rail screws each. See the figure below for the position of a nut. The nuts must be set in from inside the rack and lock in place in the square post holes.

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Figure 31: Mounting Position of a Cage Nut Between the Rail Screws

7. Put the enclosure from the front of the rack on the support angles of the sliding rails and push it into the rack to the back stop. 8. Screw on the enclosure to both cage nuts mounted to the front rack posts as shown below for the right side of the enclosure.

Figure 32: Screwing on the Enclosure (Right Side Example)

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5.5 Connecting Controller and Expansion Enclosures Use the supplied SAS cables to connect a controller enclosure to up to four expansion enclosures. Table 33 shows the recommended fault-tolerant cabling pattern. In an enclosure, the upper module is designated A and the lower module is designated B. Regardless of the number of enclosures, connect the controller B expansion port to the top expansion B SAS In port.

Figure 33: Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller and Expansion Enclosures (left example: FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88, right example: FibreCAT SX80 / SX88)

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Fault-tolerant cabling is recommended because it enables the system to continue to operate if any expansion enclosure fails. However, the system also supports non-faulttolerant cabling using the supplied SAS cables. Table 34 shows non-fault-tolerant cabling between a controller and up to four expansion enclosures.

Figure 34: Non-Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller and Expansion Enclosures (example: FibreCAT SX80 / SX88)

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The FibreCAT SX100 model allows to connect a controller enclosure to up to eight expansion enclosures in two chains of up to four enclosures each. When connecting multiple expansion enclosures to a FibreCAT SX100, distribute expansion enclosures as evenly as possible between expansion channels. For example, if connecting four expansion enclosures to a single controller enclosure, attach two expansion enclosures to channel 0 and two to channel 1. In

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In

Out

In

Out

In

Out

In

Out

In

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In

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Enclosure ID 1

Controller A

0

1

Controller B

0

1

SAS Expansion Channel:

0

Enclosure ID 0

1

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5.6 Connecting the AC Power Use this procedure to connect AC power to enclosures. 1. Verify that both power switches are off for each enclosure in the rack. 2. Using the AC power cords, connect each power and cooling module in the enclosure to a separate power source in the rack. 3. Connect the primary power cords from the rack to the external power source.

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5.7 Testing the Enclosure Connections Power on any expansion enclosures before powering on the controller enclosure. This ensures that the disks in the expansion enclosures have enough time to completely spin up before being scanned by the RAID controllers in the controller enclosure. Depending on your configuration, it can take several minutes for the system to power up. Use this procedure to turn power on for all enclosures installed in a rack. 1. Press the power switches at the back of each expansion enclosure to the On position. While enclosures power up, their LEDs turn on and off intermittently. After the LEDs stop blinking, if no LEDs on the front and back of the enclosure are yellow, the poweron sequence is complete and no faults have been detected. 2. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the On position. If the enclosure’s power-on sequence succeeded as described in Step 1, the system is ready to use.

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6 Configuring a System for the First Time This chapter describes how to use the CLI and the WBI of the FibreCAT CS Manager to perform first-time configuration. It also describes how to perform basic storage configuration to verify that your system is working. For information about additional configuration and management tasks, including changing the manage user’s password, refer to the WBI’s online help or the “FibreCAT SX Series Administrator’s Guide”.

6.1 Setting the IP Address Using the CLI The FibreCAT SX Manager’s command line interface (CLI) embedded in each controller module enables you to configure and manage the system using individual commands or command scripts through an out-of-band RS-232 or Ethernet connection. For detailed information about the CLI, see the “FibreCAT SX Series Command Line Interface (CLI)” manual.

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To set the IP address for each controller perform the following steps: The FibreCAT SX Manager’s command line interface (CLI) embedded in each controller module enables you to access the module using RS-232 communication and terminal emulation software. Use this interface to set the IP address for each controller. For detailed information about the CLI, see the “FibreCAT SX Series Command Line Interface (CLI)” manual. 1. From your network administrator obtain an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for each controller.

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Your package contents include a micro-DB9-to-DB9 serial cable. If necessary, use a DB9-to-DB25 adapter (not included) for connecting the serial cable to a DB25 serial port on the host computer. If the host computer has not a serial port but an USB port, use a USB-to-DB9 converter (not included). You have to configure the host computer’s serial port and a terminal emulator’s display and communications settings. If you use HyperTerminal (standard for serial COM ports in Win2000 and WinXP1), you can perform these three types of settings together. In this case: ●

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3. Start and configure a terminal emulator, using the following display settings and communication settings: Display settings

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4. In the terminal emulator, connect to controller A. 5. At the prompt (#), type the following command to set the values you obtained in Step 1: set network-parameters netmask gateway controller a|b where:

is the IP address of the controller. is the subnet mask, in dotted-decimal format. is the IP address of a default router. a|b specifies the controller whose network parameters you are setting. The upper controller is a; the lower controller is b. 6. Type show network-parameters to verify the new IP addresses. 7. Type exit to exit the CLI. 8. Verify Ethernet connectivity by typing ping in the host’s computers command prompt window. 9. Connect controller B to the host computer and connect to it with the terminal emulator. 10. Repeat Step 5–Step 8 to configure controller B.

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6.2 FibreCAT SX Manager Web-Based Interface To access the WBI for the first time, each FibreCAT SX controller module has a default IP address (IP 10.0.0.1 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0). It can be used if the IP address setting via CLI (see “Setting the IP Address Using the CLI” on page 73) can not be performed, e. g. the appropriate serial cable is not on hand.

6.2.1 Configuring Your Web Browser for the WBI Before using the FibreCAT SX Manager web based interface (WBI), ensure that your web browser is properly configured according to the following guidelines: ●

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6.2.2 Logging In to WBI To log in to the WBI: 1. In a web browser, type the controller module’s IP address in the Address or Location field and press Enter. If the IP address has not been set via serial cable and CLI, use the default settings with which each FibreCAT SX Storage System ships: IP 10.0.0.1, Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 If the login page does not display, verify that you have entered the correct IP address. 2. On the login page, type the default management user name manage and default password !manage. 3. Click Log In. The Status Summary page is displayed.

6.2.3 Setting Date and Time To configure the system’s date and time: 1. Select Manage -> General Config -> Set Date/Time. 2. In the Set System Date panel, select the current month, day, and year. 3. In the Set System Time panel, enter time values using a 24-hour clock and select the proper time zone. 4. Click Change Date/Time. Messages in system logs will now have correct timestamps.

6.3 Driver Settings For the latest released Host Bus Adapters, the latest released drivers and their settings, please refer to http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/support/manuals.html. Select your product (STORAGE / FibreCAT / FibreCAT S ...). Here you can find the document “Released Host Bus Adapters; Driver Settings and FW-Versions for FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 / SX100”.

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6.4 Configuring Controller Enclosure Host Ports (FC) To configure controller enclosure host ports: 1. Select Manage -> General Config -> Host Port Configuration. 2. In the Controller Module Host Port Configuration panels, set the link speed values to the speed of the connected host (HBA). The default link speed is 2 Gbps. 3. Click Update Host Port Configuration. 4. If your configuration requires that host port interconnects be set to Interconnected: a) In the Advanced Options panel, click Change FC Port Interconnect Settings. b) Select Interconnected. c) Click Save and Continue. The Host Port Configuration page is redisplayed.

6.5 Configuring the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator (iSCSI) After you have connected data hosts to the storage system and set IP properties for the controller Ethernet management port and data host Ethernet ports, you can configure settings in the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator, which you installed earlier on the data hosts. Configuring these settings on each data host includes: ●

Setting IP addresses for each iSCSI host port (called a target portal) located on the storage system.

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1. Double-click the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator icon located on the desktop of the host system. 2. In the Target Portals area of the Discovery tab, click Add. 3. Enter the IP address of an iSCSI host port on your storage system, leave the Port field set at 3260, and click Add. 4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3, adding IP addresses for the remaining iSCSI host ports on the storage system. IP addresses for storage system host ports (targets) are identified on the data host.

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5. On the Targets tab, verify that two targets have been configured (.a and .b). If two targets are not configured, one or more of the following issues may need to be resolved: ●

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Correct the issue, return to the Targets tab and click Refresh. 6. If two targets are configured, select the first target (controller module) and click Log On. 7. On the Log On to Target dialog, set the following options: a) For connectivity settings to persist across system reboots, check Automatically Restore this Connection When the System Boots. b) For fault-tolerant configurations, select Enable Multi-path. c) Click Advanced to set connectivity settings as follows: –

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8. To allow LUN access through all available ports during failover, change default multipathing settings as follows: a) On the Targets tab, select the target and click Details. b) On the Devices tab of the Target Properties dialog, select the first device and click Advanced. c) On the MPIO tab of the Device Details dialog, select Round Robin from the Load Balance Policy drop-down menu and click OK. d) Repeat Step b and Step c for all devices listed. 9. Repeat tasks in Step 6, Step 7, and Step 8 for the second target.

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10. On the Persistent Targets tab, verify that two entries appear for each controller (.a and .b) for a total of four connections. Configuring more than one session per controller port will use additional host interface resources and may cause failover to function improperly. If two persistent targets are not configured for each controller host port, complete the following steps to remove and reconfigure targets: a) Select each entry and click Remove. b) Log off for each connection by selecting Targets > Details > Sessions > Log Off. c) Verify that IP addresses were set correctly. If not, correct IP address settings. d) Log on again for each target using the instructions in this section, starting at Step 2. The data host can now communicate with the controllers through iSCSI Ethernet host ports.

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6.7 Install Native MPIO Functionality Under Windows 2008 for FibreCAT SX Run these two commands and the host will be rebooted with MPIO enabled for FibreCAT SX systems. Note that the second command will reboot the host automatically. servermanagercmd -install multipath-io mpclaim -r -i -d "FSC

FibreCAT_SX1"

Their must be exactly 5 spaces after "FSC".

6.8 Installing a License Certain software features of this system have limits that can be extended by purchasing and installing a license. To install a license file on the system: 1. Select Manage -> General Config -> License Management -> Install A License. 2. Verify that the license file is valid as described in the on-screen text. 3. Ensure that the license file has been saved to a network location that the system can access. 4. Click Browse and select the license file. 5. Click Load License File. If the installation succeeds, the Licensed Features Installed panel shows license information.

6.9 Creating Virtual Disks Two or more disk drives can be logically combined to form a virtual disk. The combined storage capacity can then be partitioned into volumes. The WBI provides both manual and automatic methods for creating virtual disks, as described in its online help. As an example, the following steps use the manual method to create two virtual disks with the following characteristics: ●

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One spare disk drive dedicated to each virtual disk

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To create both virtual disks: 1. Select Manage -> Virtual Disk Config -> Create A Vdisk. 2. Select Manual Virtual Disk Creation (Detail-based). 3. Type a name for the virtual disks. You can type up to 17 characters, including any printable ASCII characters except quotation mark (“), comma, or backslash (\). 4. Select RAID 5 – Parity RAID, Parity Distributed. 5. Click Create New Virtual Disk. 6. In the Select Drives to Add to Virtual Disk panel, select the checkboxes of five drives. 7. For the dedicated spare drive option, select Yes and click Continue. 8. Select a drive to be the spare. A dedicated spare (or vdisk spare) can replace a failed drive in this virtual disk only; it cannot be used by other virtual disks. 9. Click Continue. 10. View but do not change the virtual disk and volume settings. Notice that the virtual disk will have one volume, and by default that volume will not be exposed to (accessible by) data hosts. 11. Click Create Virtual Disk.When processing is complete, a progress page is displayed. 12. Click the link to create another virtual disk. 13. Repeat Step 2–Step 11 to create a second virtual disk with a different name.

6.10 Volume Mappings In the Map Hosts To Volume page you can add, change, or delete host access to the selected volume.

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Volume mapping changes take effect immediately. Make changes that limit access to volumes when the volumes are not in use. Be sure to unmount a mapped volume from a host system before changing the mapping's LUN.

To manage host-to-volume mappings: 1. Select Manage -> Volume Management -> Volume Mapping -> Map Hosts To Volume.

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For each virtual disk, the virtual disk panel shows a status icon; the name, RAID level, size, number of disk drives, and number of volumes; and utility status, if any. 2. Select a virtual disk. The selected virtual disk's volume names, sizes, default LUNs, and types are displayed. 3. Select a volume. The Current Host-Volume Relationships panel shows which data-host ports have access to the selected volume. For the selected volume you might see the following mappings: ●

All Hosts - Shows the settings used by all data-host ports to access the volume. This entry is displayed only if no specific ports are mapped. If a specific port is mapped, All Hosts changes to All Other Hosts.

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For each entry, the port identifier, the assigned LUN, and each controller host port's access privilege are shown. The access privilege for a controller host port can be read-write, readonly, or none (no access). A mapping cannot include both read-write and read-only access. 4. To add or change a mapping: ●

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When processing is complete, the page shows the new mapping.

6.11 Testing the Configuration To determine that your system is ready for use, test the configuration as follows: 1. In the WBI, select Monitor -> Vdisk Status and view the configuration information for each virtual disk. The virtual disk status is Critical during initialization but you can perform I/O to the volume. 2. From the data host: FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

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a) Make the volume an operating system partition. b) Verify that you can access the mapped volume and the volume size shown on the data host matches the size shown in WBI. c) Verify that you can write data to the volume. If the above tests succeed, your system is ready for use. For information about additional configuration and management tasks, including changing the manage user’s password, refer to the WBI’s online help or the “FibreCAT SX Series Administrator’s Guide”.

6.12 Logging Out of the WBI If you do not log out of the FibreCAT SX Manager Web Based Interface when you have finished using it, other manage users cannot log in to the same controller module, and your IP address stays logged in for 30 minutes (the default auto-logout timeout setting). To log out of the WBI: 1. Click Log Off at the bottom of the menu. The Log Off page is displayed. 2. Click Log Off.

6.13 Next Steps You have completed the installation and initial configuration tasks covered in this guide. For information about further configuring your system and performing administrative tasks such as upgrading software, refer to the “FibreCAT SX Series Administrator’s Guide” or the other related documentation.

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7 Powering the System Off and On This chapter describes how to power off and power on the system when needed.

7.1 Powering Off the System The system rarely needs to be powered off. You remove power only when you plan to physically move the system to another location. Use this procedure when you need to power off the system. 1. Stop all I/O from hosts to the system. 2. Use WBI to shut down both controllers. Wait until WBI indicates that processing is complete. 3. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the Off position. 4. Press the power switches at the back of each expansion enclosure to the Off position.

7.2 Powering On the System Power on any expansion enclosures before powering on the controller enclosure. This ensures that the disks in the expansion enclosures have enough time to spin completely before being scanned by the RAID controllers in the controller enclosure. Depending on your configuration, it can take several minutes for the system to power up. Use this procedure to turn power on for all enclosures installed in a rack. 1. Turn off both power switches on each enclosure that you want to connect to the rack’s main power. 2. Connect the power cord for each power and cooling module to a separate power source in the rack. 3. Connect the primary power cords from the rack to the external power source.

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4. Press the power switches at the back of each expansion enclosure to the On position. While enclosures power up, their LEDs turn on and off intermittently. After the LEDs stop blinking, if no LEDs on the front and back of the enclosure are yellow, the poweron sequence is complete and no faults have been detected. 5. Press the power switches at the back of the controller enclosure to the On position. If the enclosure’s power-on sequence succeeded as described in Step 4, the system is ready to use.

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Glossary and Abbreviations The glossary defines terms and acronyms used in FibreCAT SX storage system documentation. Definitions obtained from the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Dictionary are indicated with “(SNIA)” at the end. For the complete SNIA Dictionary, go to www.snia.org/education/dictionary. active-active Synonym for dual active components or controllers. A pair of components, such as the controllers in a failure tolerant storage subsystem that share a task or class of tasks when both are functioning normally. When one of the components fails, the other takes on the entire task. Dual active controllers are connected to the same set of storage devices, improving both I/O performance and failure tolerance compared to a single controller. (SNIA) address A data structure or logical convention used to identify a unique entity, such as a particular process or network device. AL_PA See arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA). ANSI American National Standards Institute arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) An 8-bit value used to identify a participating device in an Arbitrated Loop. (SNIA) API Application Programming Interface ARP Address Resolution Protocol array See storage system.

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block A single sector on a disk. The smallest unit of data stored (written) to or retrieved (read) from a disk. broadcast write Technology that provides simultaneous caching of write data to both RAID controllers’ cache memory with positive direct memory access acknowledgement (certified DMA). cache A high speed memory or storage device used to reduce the effective time required to read data from or write data to a lower speed memory or device. Read cache holds data in anticipation that it will be requested by a client. Write cache holds data written by a client until it can be safely stored on more permanent storage media such as disk or tape. (SNIA) See also write-back cache, write-through cache. capacitor pack The controller module component that provides backup power to transfer unwritten data from cache to Compact Flash memory in the event of a power failure. Storing the data in Compact Flash provides unlimited backup time. The unwritten data can be committed to the disk drives when power is restored. CAPI FibreCAT SX Configuration API. channel A physical path used for the transfer of data and control information between storage devices and a RAID controller or a host; or, a SCSI bus in a controller module. chassis An enclosure’s metal housing. chunk size The number of contiguous blocks in a stripe on a disk drive in a virtual disk. The number can be adjusted to improve performance. Generally, larger chunks are more effective for sequential reads. See block. CLI The command-line interface that system administrators can use to configure, monitor, and manage FibreCAT SX storage systems. The CLI is accessible from any management host that can access a controller module through an out-ofband Ethernet or RS-232 connection. 88

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controller The control logic in a storage subsystem that performs command transformation and routing, aggregation (RAID, mirroring, striping, or other), high-level error recovery, and performance optimization for multiple storage devices. (SNIA) A controller is also referred to as a RAID controller. controller enclosure An enclosure that contains disk drives and one or two controller modules. See controller module. controller module A FRU that contains: a storage controller processor; a management controller processor; out-of-band management interfaces; a LAN subsystem; cache protected by a capacitor pack and Compact Flash memory; host, expansion, and management ports; and midplane connectivity. If a controller enclosure contains redundant controller modules, the upper one is designated A and the lower one is designated B. copy on write (COW) A technique for maintaining a point in time copy of a collection of data by copying only data that is modified after the instant of replicate initiation. The original source data is used to satisfy read requests for both the source data itself and for the unmodified portion of the point in time copy. (SNIA) See also snap pool. CPLD Complex programmable logic device. A generic term for an integrated circuit that can be programmed in a laboratory to perform complex functions. CPU Central processing unit. The CPU is where most calculations take place, and the type of CPU in a controller module affects its performance capability. In FibreCAT SX storage systems CPU is also referred to as the Storage Controller processor or the RAID controller processor. DAS See direct attached storage (DAS). data host A host that reads/writes data to the storage system. A data host can be connected directly to the system (direct attached storage, or DAS) or can be connected to an external switch that supports multiple data hosts (storage area network, or SAN). FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

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data mirroring Data written to one disk drive is simultaneously written to another disk drive. If one disk fails, the other disk can be used to run the virtual disk and reconstruct the failed disk. The primary advantage of disk mirroring is 100 percent data redundancy: since the disk is mirrored, it does not matter if one of the disks fails; both disks contain the same data at all times and either can act as the operational disk. The disadvantage of disk mirroring is that it is expensive because each disk in the virtual disk is duplicated. RAID 1 and 10 use mirroring. data striping The storing of sequential blocks of incoming data on all the different disk drives in a virtual disk. This method of writing data increases virtual disk throughput because multiple disks are working simultaneously, retrieving and storing. RAID 0, 10, 3, 5 and 50 use striping. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol direct attached storage (DAS) A dedicated storage device that connects directly to one or more servers. (SNIA) disk mirroring See data mirroring. DMA Direct Memory Access drive module A FRU consisting of a disk drive and drive sled. dynamic spare An available disk drive that is used to replace a failed drive in a virtual disk, if the Dynamic Spares feature is enabled and no vdisk spares or global spares are designated. EC See Expander Controller (EC). ECC Error correcting code. EIA Enterprise Information Architecture 90

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EMP See enclosure management processor (EMP). enclosure A physical storage device that contains disk drives. If the enclosure contains integrated RAID controllers it is known as a controller enclosure; otherwise it is an expansion enclosure. enclosure management processor (EMP) A device in the enclosure from which the system can inquire about the enclosure’s environmental conditions such as temperature, power supply and fan status, and the presence or absence of disk drives. Expander Controller (EC) The processor (located in the SAS expander in each controller module and expansion module) that is primarily responsible for enclosure management and SES. expansion enclosure An enclosure that contains disk drives and one or two expansion modules. Expansion enclosures can be attached to a controller enclosure to provide additional storage capacity. See expansion module. expansion module A FRU that contains: host, expansion, and management ports; an Enclosure Management Processor; and midplane connectivity. If a system contains redundant expansion modules, the upper one is designated A and the lower one is designated B. expansion enclosure An enclosure that contains disk drives and one or two expansion modules. See expansion module. fabric A Fibre Channel switch or two or more Fibre Channel switches interconnected in such a way that data can be physically transmitted between any two N_Ports on any of the switches. (SNIA) fabric port (F_Port) An F_Port that can support an attached arbitrated loop. An FL_Port on a loop has the AL_PA hex '00' and is the gateway to the fabric for NL_Ports on a loop.

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fabric switch A Fabric switch functions as a routing engine that actively directs data transfer from source to destination and arbitrates every connection. Bandwidth per node via a Fabric switch remains constant when more nodes are added, and a node on a switch port uses a data path of up to 100 MByte/sec to send or receive data. fabric-loop port (FL_Port) An F_Port can support an attached arbitrated loop. An FL_Port on a loop has the AL_PA hex'00', giving the fabric highest priority access to the loop. An FL_Port is the gateway to the fabric for NL_Ports on a loop. failback See recovery. failover In an active-active configuration, failover is the act of temporarily transferring ownership of controller resources from a failed controller to a surviving controller. The resources include virtual disks, cache data, host ID information, and LUNs and WWNs. See also recovery. fault tolerance The capacity to cope with internal hardware problems without interrupting the system’s data availability, often by using backup systems brought online when a failure is detected. Many systems provide fault tolerance by using RAID architecture to give protection against loss of data when a single disk drive fails. Using RAID 1, 3, 5, 10, or 50 techniques, the RAID controller can reconstruct data from a failed disk drive and write it to a spare or replacement disk drive. fault-tolerant virtual disk A virtual disk that provides protection of data in the event of a single disk drive failure by employing RAID 1, 10, 3, 5, or 50. FC See Fibre Channel (FC). FC-AL See Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL). Fibre Channel (FC) A set of standards for a serial I/O bus capable of transferring data between two ports at up to 100 MByte/sec, with standards proposals to go to higher speeds. Fibre Channel supports point-to-point*, arbitrated loop, and switched topol-

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ogies. Fibre Channel was completely developed through industry cooperation, unlike SCSI, which was developed by a vendor and submitted for standardization after the fact. (SNIA) *: FC point-to-point Topology was not tested by Fujitsu and it is not recommended to use point-to-point topology. FibreCAT SX100 point-to-point configurations are not supported. Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) A form of Fibre Channel network in which up to 126 nodes are connected in a loop topology, with each node's L_Port transmitter connecting to the L_Port receiver of the node to its logical right. Nodes connected to a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop arbitrate for the single transmission that can occur on the loop at any instant using a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop protocol that is different from Fibre Channel switched and point-to-point* protocols. An arbitrated loop may be private (no fabric connection) or public (attached to a fabric by an FL_Port). (SNIA) *: FC point-to-point Topology was not tested by Fujitsu and it is not recommended to use point-to-point topology. FibreCAT SX100 point-to-point configurations are not supported. field-replaceable unit (FRU) An assembly component that is designed to be replaced on site, without the system having to be returned to the manufacturer for repair. FRU See field-replaceable unit (FRU). FSM FibreCAT SX Manager comprising both a WBI and a CLI. GByte (GB) Gigabyte. Equivalent to 1000 Kbyte for data storage and statistics, or 1024 Kbyte for memory. global spare A spare disk drive that is available to all virtual disks in a system. HBA See host bus adapter (HBA). HIM Host interface module.

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host bus adapter (HBA) An I/O adapter that connects a host I/O bus to a computer’s memory system. (SNIA) host port A host-interface port on a controller module or an expansion module. host port interconnect A dual-controller Fibre Channel enclosure includes host port interconnect circuitry which can be used to connect the host ports on the upper controller module to those on the lower controller module. When enabled (set to Interconnected), the port interconnect gives each host access to all the volumes assigned to both controllers and makes it possible to create a redundant configuration without using an external FC switch. The port interconnect should only be enabled when the system is used in direct attached configurations. When using a switch attached configuration, the port interconnect must be disabled (set to Straight-through). hot swap The ability to remove and replace a FRU while the system is powered on and operational. in-band management Transmission of a protocol other than the primary data protocol over the same medium as the primary data protocol. Management protocols are a common example of in-band transmission. (SNIA) independent cache performance mode (ICPM) An operating mode in which a pair of controllers can process host I/Os and share disk channels but cannot fail over and assume responsibilities of a failed controller, because no mirroring of write-back cache occurs. initialization The process of writing a specific pattern to all data blocks on all disk drives in a virtual disk. This process overwrites and destroys existing data on the disk drives and the virtual disk. Initialization is required to make the entire virtual disk consistent at the onset. Initialization ensures that virtual-disk verifications performed in the future are executed correctly. I/O Input/output. I/O module (IOM) See controller module and expansion module. 94

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IP Internet Protocol IQN iSCSI Qualified Name. Format: iqn.yyyy-mm.{reversed domain name} (e.g. iqn.2001-04.com.acme:storage.tape.sys1.xyz) IQN addresses are the most common format. They are qualified by a date (yyyy-mm) because domain names can expire or be acquired by another entity. iSCSI Internet SCSI JBOD Just a Bunch of Disks. An expansion enclosure that is directly attached to a host. KByte (KB) Kilobyte. Equivalent to 1000 bytes for data storage and statistics, or 1024 bytes for memory. LAN See local area network (LAN). leftover drive A disk drive that contains metadata but is no longer part of a virtual disk. local area network (LAN) Local Area Network. A communications infrastructure designed to use dedicated wiring over a limited distance (typically a diameter of less than five kilometers) to connect to a large number of intercommunicating nodes. (SNIA) logical unit number (LUN) The SCSI identifier of a logical unit with a target. (SNIA) For example, a LUN identifies the mapping between a volume (logical unit) and a host port (target). loop address Indicates the unique ID of a node in FC loop topology. A loop address is sometimes referred to as a Loop ID. loop port (L_Port) A “Loop” port is capable of performing arbitrated loop functions and protocols. NL_Ports and FL_Ports are examples of loop-capable ports. (SNIA) FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

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loop topology See Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL). LUN See logical unit number (LUN). management controller (MC) The processor (located in a controller module) that is primarily responsible for human-computer interface and computer-computer interface functions, and interacts with the storage controller. management host A workstation with a direct or local connection to the system and that is used to manage the system. management information base (MIB) A database of managed objects accessed by network management protocols. An SNMP MIB is a set of parameters that an SNMP management station can query or set in the SNMP agent of a network device (for example, a router). master volume A volume that is enabled for snapshots. A master volume must be owned by the same controller as the associated snap pool. MByte Megabyte (MB). MC See management controller (MC). metadata Data in the first sectors of a disk drive that the system uses to identify virtual disk members. MIB See management information base (MIB). Network Time Protocol (NTP) A protocol that enables the storage system’s time and date to be obtained from a network-attached server, keeping multiple hosts and storage devices synchronized.

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node port (N_Port) A port on a computer, disk drive, or other device through which the device does its FC communication. node-loop port (NL_Port) An N_Port that can operate on FC-AL topology. node WWN See world wide node name (WWNN). Non-RAID The RAID level option that can be used for a virtual disk having a single disk drive and that does not need the data redundancy or performance benefits of RAID. The capacity of a non-RAID virtual disk equals the capacity of its disk drive. For fault tolerance, use RAID 0 or above. NTP See Network Time Protocol (NTP). out-of-band management Method of accessing and managing a system using the RS-232 or Ethernet connection. ownership In an active-active configuration, one controller has ownership of the following resources: virtual disks and vdisk spares. When a controller fails, the other controller assumes temporary ownership of its resources. PHY Hardware component that converts between digital and analog in the signal path between the storage controller, expander controller, disk drives, and SAS ports. PID Primary controller identifier number.

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point-to-point Point-to-point* is an alternative to FC-AL topology and is required in some fabric switch configurations. The controller enclosure supports point-to-point connections only to fabric ports (F_Ports). Loop topology is appropriate for most fabric switches, as it provides more flexibility when considering fault-tolerant designs. *: FC point-to-point Topology was not tested by Fujitsu and it is not recommended to use point-to-point topology. FibreCAT SX100 point-to-point configurations are not supported. port bypass circuit (PBC) See host port interconnect. port interconnect See host port interconnect. port WWN See world wide port name (WWPN). power and cooling module A FRU that includes an AC power supply and two cooling fans. An enclosure has two power and cooling modules for failure tolerance and can operate with only one module. priority Priority enables controllers to serve other I/O requests while running jobs (utilities) such as rebuilding virtual disks. Priority ranges from low, which uses the controller’s minimum resources, to high, which uses the controller’s maximum resources. RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a family of techniques for managing multiple disks to deliver desirable cost, data availability, and performance characteristics to host environments. (SNIA) RAID controller See controller. RAS Reliability, availability, and serviceability. These headings refer to a variety of features and initiatives all designed to maximize equipment uptime and mean time between failures, minimize downtime and the length of time necessary to repair failures, and eliminate or decrease single points of failure in favor of redundancy.

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rebuild The regeneration and writing onto one or more replacement disks of all of the user data and check data from a failed disk in a virtual disk with RAID level 1, 10, 3, 5, and 50. A rebuild can occur while applications are accessing data on the system’s virtual disks. recovery In an active-active configuration, recovery (also known as failback) is the act of returning ownership of controller resources from a surviving controller to a previously failed (but now active) controller. The resources include virtual disks, cache data, host ID information, and LUNs and WWNs. remote scripting CLI client A command-line interface (CLI) that enables you to manage the system from a remote management host. The client communicates with the management software through a secure out-of-band interface, HTTPS, and provides the same control and monitoring capability as the browser interface. The client must be installed on a host that has network access to the system. rollback The process of resetting a volume's data to become identical to a snapshot taken of that volume. SAN See Storage Area Network (SAN). SAS Serial Attached SCSI SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SC See storage controller (SC). SCSI Small Computer System Interface. A collection of ANSI standards and proposed standards which define I/O buses primarily intended for connecting storage subsystems or devices to hosts through host bus adapters. (SNIA)

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SCSI Enclosure Services (SES) An ANSI X3T10 standard for management of environmental factors such as temperature, power, voltage, etc. (SNIA) In FibreCAT SX storage systems, SES data is managed by enclosure management processors (EMPs). SFP Small form-factor pluggable connector, used in FC controller module host ports. With FibreCAT SX storage systems, the SFPs belong to the controller modules and are not FRUs. SID Secondary controller identifier number. SMART Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. The industry-standard reliability prediction indicator for both the IDE/ATA and SCSI hard disk drives. Hard disk drives with SMART offer early warning of some hard disk failures so critical data can be protected. SMI-S Storage Management Interface Specification SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol for sending email messages between servers and from mail clients to mail servers. The messages can then be retrieved with an email client using either POP or IMAP. snap pool A volume that is configured to store snapshot data. snapshot A fully usable copy of a defined collection of data that contains an image of the data as it appeared at the point in time at which the copy was initiated. (SNIA) SNIA Storage Networking Industry Association. A not profit trade association of producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to further storage networking technology and applications.

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SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. An IETF protocol for monitoring and managing systems and devices in a network. The data being monitored and managed is defined by a MIB. The functions supported by the protocol are the request and retrieval of data, the setting or writing of data, and traps that signal the occurrence of events. (SNIA) spare See dynamic spare, global spare, vdisk spare. standard volume A volume that is not enabled for snapshots. standby See spare. state The current operational status of a disk drive, a virtual disk, or controller. A controller module stores the states of drives, virtual disks, and the controller in its nonvolatile memory. This information is retained across power interruptions. Storage Area Network (SAN) A storage system consisting of storage elements, storage devices, computer systems, and/or appliances, plus all control software, communicating over a network. (SNIA) storage controller (SC) The processor (located in a controller module) that is primarily responsible for RAID controller functions. The storage controller is also referred to as the RAID controller. storage system One or more enclosures, referred to in a logical (as opposed to physical) sense. strip size See chunk size. stripe size The number of data disks in a virtual disk multiplied by the chunk size. sub-vdisk, subvirtual disk One of multiple RAID 1 virtual disks across which data is striped to form a RAID 10 virtual disk; or one of multiple RAID 5 virtual disks across which data is striped to form a RAID 50 virtual disk. FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

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system See array. TByte (TB) Terabyte. Equivalent to 1000 Gbyte for data storage and statistics, or 1024 Gbyte for memory. TCP/IP Transmission ControlProtocol/Internet Protocol topology The logical layout of the components of a computer system or network and their interconnections. Topology deals with questions of what components are directly connected to other components from the standpoint of being able to communicate. It does not deal with questions of physical location of components or interconnecting cables. (SNIA) trap A type of SNMP message used to signal that an event has occurred. (SNIA) UT Universal Time. A modern time system related to the conventional Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) used for time zones. UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply vdisk Abbreviation for virtual disk. vdisk spare A disk drive that is marked as a spare to support automatic data rebuilding after a disk drive associated with a virtual disk fails. For a vdisk spare to take the place of another disk drive, it must be at least equal in size to the failed disk drive and all of the virtual disks dependent on the failed disk drive must be redundant—RAID 1, 10, 3, 5, or 50. VDS Virtual Disk Service. An API that enables virtual disks and volumes to be managed by third-party applications.

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verify A process that checks the integrity of the redundant data on fault-tolerant virtual disks. For RAID 3, 5, and 50, the verify process recalculates the parity of data stripes in each of the virtual disk’s RAID stripe sets and compares it with the stored parity. If a discrepancy is found, an error is reported and the new correct parity is substituted for the stored parity. For RAID 1 and 10, the verify process checks for mirror mismatches. If an inconsistency is encountered, data is copied from the master disk drive to the slave disk drive. If a bad block is encountered when the parity is regenerated, the data is copied from the other disk drive, master or slave, to the reporting disk drive reallocating the bad block. virtual disk For FibreCAT SX storage systems, a set of disk drives that share a RAID level and disk type, and across which host data is spread for redundancy or performance. volume A logical subdivision of a virtual disk. Multiple LUNs can be assigned to the same volume, one for each host port given access to the volume. See also standard volume. volume mapping The process by which volume permissions (read only, read/write, or none) and LUNs are assigned to a host port. WBI See web based interface (WBI). web based interface (WBI) The web based interface that system administrators can use to configure, monitor, and manage controller enclosures and attached expansion enclosures. The WBI is accessible from any management host that can access an array through an out-of-band Ethernet connection. world wide name (WWN) A unique 64-bit number assigned by a recognized naming authority (often via block assignment to a manufacturer) that identifies a node process or node port. (SNIA) For FibreCAT SX storage systems derive WWNs from the serial numbers of controller modules and expansion modules. world wide node name (WWNN) A globally unique 64-bit identifier assigned to each Fibre Channel node process. (SNIA) FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

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world wide port name (WWPN) A globally unique 64-bit identifier assigned to each Fibre Channel port. (SNIA) write policy A cache-writing strategy used to control write operations. The write policy options are CIFS write-back and write-through cache. write-back cache A caching technique in which the completion of a write request is signaled as soon as the data is in cache, and actual writing to non-volatile media occurs at a later time. Write-back cache includes an inherent risk that an application will take some action predicated on the write completion signal, and a system failure before the data is written to non-volatile media will cause media contents to be inconsistent with that subsequent action. For this reason, good write-back cache implementations include mechanisms to preserve cache contents across system failures (including power failures) and to flush the cache at system restart time. (SNIA) This is how FibreCAT SX storage systems operate. See also write-through cache. write-through cache A caching technique in which the completion of a write request is not signaled until data is safely stored on non-volatile media. Write performance with a writethrough cache is approximately that of a non-cached system, but if the data written is also held in cache, subsequent read performance may be dramatically improved. (SNIA) FibreCAT SX storage systems use write-through cache when write-back cache is disabled or when cache backup power is not working. See also write-back cache.

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Figures Figure 1: Components and Indicators on the Front of an Controller Enclosure. . . . . . . . 28 Figure 2: FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 Controller Enclosure Ports (FC) and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 3: FibreCAT SX80 iSCSI Controller Enclosure Ports (FC) and Power Switch . . . 30 Figure 4: FibreCAT SX100 Controller Enclosure Ports (FC) and Power Switch . . . . . . . 30 Figure 5: FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88 Controller Enclosure (FC) LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 6: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Figure 7: Expansion Enclosure LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Figure 8: Single-Controller, Direct Attach Connection to a Single Data Host (iSCSI) . . . 38 Figure 9: Detecting the HIM Model With FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI (Example With Two HIM Models 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Figure 10: Detecting the HIM Revision With FibreCAT SX Manager’s WBI (Example With Two HIM Models 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure 11: Minimal Connection to a Single Data Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Figure 12: High-Availability, Dual-Controller, Direct Attached Connection to Dual Data Hosts for Windows and Linux (no VMware support). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Figure 13: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Controller Failover Scenario) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Figure 14: Direct Attached FibreCAT SX (Path Failover Scenario) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Figure 15: High-Performance, Dual-Controller, Direct Attached Connection to Dual Data Hosts (no Solaris Support) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Figure 16: Four Dual-Port Data Hosts with FibreCAT SX100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Figure 17: Four Dual-Port Data Hosts with FibreCAT SX100 and Failed Controller . . . . 49 Figure 18: iSCSI Storage Presentation During Normal, Active-Active Operation . . . . . . 50 Figure 19: iSCSI Storage Presentation During Failover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

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Figure 20: Redundant Connection Through a Single Switch to a Single Data Host . . . . 53 Figure 21: Redundant, High-Availability Connection Through Switches to Dual Data Hosts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Figure 22: Switch Attached Configuration with Two Switches and Two Hosts. . . . . . . . . 56 Figure 23: Two Dual-Port Data Hosts with FibreCAT SX100 and a Switch for High Availability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Figure 24: Sliding Rail Kit (A3C40075969) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Figure 25: Rack Post Mounting Positions of Two enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Figure 26: Support Bracket for Use in PRIMECENTER Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Figure 27: Mounting the Support Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Figure 28: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Front Side of the Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Figure 29: Mounting the Right Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Figure 30: Mounting the Left Sliding Rail (Rear Side of the Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Figure 31: Mounting Position of a Cage Nut Between the Rail Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Figure 32: Screwing on the Enclosure (Right Side Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Figure 33: Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller and Expansion Enclosures (left example: FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 / SX88, right example: FibreCAT SX80 / SX88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Figure 34: Non-Fault-Tolerant Cabling Connections Between Controller and Expansion Enclosures (example: FibreCAT SX80 / SX88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Figure 35: Cabling Connections Between a FibreCAT SX100 Controller and 1 / 8 Expansion Enclosure(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Tables Table 1: Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Table 2: General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Table 3: Hard Disk Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Table 4: Supported RAID Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Table 5: Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Table 6: Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Table 7: Electrical Values per Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Table 8: Ambient Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Table 9: Heat Dissipation per Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Table 10: Dimensions per Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Table 11: Compliance with Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Table 12: Installation and Configuration Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Table 13: Dimension and Weight Specification Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Table 14: Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Table 15: Controller Enclosure Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Table 16: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Table 17: Controller Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Table 18: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module). . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Table 19: Controller Enclosure LEDs (Back, Controller Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Table 20: Expansion Enclosure Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Table 21: Expansion Enclosure Ports and Switches (Back) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Table 22: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Power and Cooling Module) . . . . . . . . . . . 35 FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual

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Table 23: Expansion Enclosure LEDs (Back, Expansion Module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Table 24: Contents of an Enclosure Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Table 25: Host Serial Port Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Table 26: Terminal Emulator Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Table 27: Terminal Emulator Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Related Documents and Links [1]

Safety manual Basic safety information including the handling of racks and rack mount enclosures. Supported with the hardware as printed manual.

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FibreCAT SX Series Quick Start Guide Overview and references for getting current information; short instructions for installation, configuration, and administration. Supported via http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/support/manuals.html

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FibreCAT SX Series Operating Manual (the manual in hand) Installing and configuring hardware. The latest version of the manual is available at http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/support/manuals.html

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FibreCAT SX Series Best Practices Guide Recommendations for maximizing reliability, accessibility, and serviceability. Supported via http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/support/manuals.html

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FibreCAT SX Series Administrator’s Guide Using the FibreCAT SX Manager’s (FSM) web based interface WBI to configure and manage a system. Supported via http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/support/manuals.html

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FibreCAT SX Manager Command Line Interface (CLI) Using the FibreCAT SX Manager’s (FSM) command-line interface (CLI) to configure and manage a system. Supported via http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/support/manuals.html

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[7]

FibreCAT SX Series Service Manual Troubleshooting and servicing a system. Supported via https://partners.ts.fujitsu.com/com/service/storage/online/fibrecat_sxxx/ fibrecat%20sx60/service_documents/

(for partners of Fujitsu only; user name and password required) [8]

Late-breaking information not included in the information set http://www.ts.fujitsu.com/products/storage/disk/fibrecat_sx/index.html

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MatrixEP http://ts.fujitsu.com/matrixep

(for partners of Fujitsu only; user name and password required) [10]

See also the user forum for the FibreCAT SX Series at http://forum.ts.fujitsu.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=75

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The Servicedesk telephone numbers are listed at http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/servicedesk.html

[12]

Latest firmware is available at http://ts.fujitsu.com/support/downloads.html

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Index A adhesive labels on plastic casing parts altitude range, operating 24 array first-time configuration 73 test configuration 83

C cable routing guidelines 26 clearance requirements service 23 ventilation 23 CLI see command-line interface command-line interface description 8 set controller IP address 73 configuration charts 37 console requirement 26 controller enclosure configure host ports 78 connect to data hosts 41, 52 connect to remote management hosts D date using WBI to set 77 date and time, set controller dimensions, enclosure 22 disposal of equipment 21 Driver Settings 77

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E electrical guidelines 24 enclosure cabling configurations 69 power off 85 power up 85 test connections 72 environmental protection 21 environmental requirements 24 expansion enclosure connect to controller enclosure

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T temperature range, operating 24 time using WBI to set 77 timeout value for iSCSI initiator 80

mpclaim 81 MPIO 81 N Native MPIO 81 notation conventions

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R radio suppression 20 recycling, equipment 21 restriction direct connect mode 39 FibreCAT SX60 / SX80 39 returning, equipment 21 S safety instructions 17 safety precautions 61 servermanagercmd 81 shock range, operating 24 site planning console requirement 26 electrical requirements 24 environmental 24 environmental requirements 24 management host requirements 26 physical requirements 22 software, system requirements 76 storage system environmental requirements 24 power off 85 power on 85 structure of the manual 9 system requirements WBI 76

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V ventilation requirements 23 vibration range, operating 24 virtual disks and volumes create 81 view status 83 voltage requirement, input 25 W WBI logging in 77 See web-based interface setting date and time 77 system requirements 76 web browser configuration 76 web-based interface configure 76 create virtual disks 81 description 8, 76 log out 84 set date and time 77 test array configuration 83 weight guidelines 23 weight, enclosure 22 Windows 2008 81 wiring requirements, site 25

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