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Cray ClusterStor L300 User Manual

Cray ClusterStor L300
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ClusterStorâ„¢ L300 and L300N Field
Installation Guide
(3.0.0)
H-6163

Table of Contents

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Cray ClusterStor L300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorRack-mounted
Data ProtectionRAID, Erasure Coding
ScalabilityHighly scalable
InterfaceInfiniBand, Ethernet
Storage TypeHDD and SSD
Operating SystemLinux-based

Summary

About the ClusterStor L300 and L300N Field Installation Guide

Scope and Audience

Defines the target audience and scope of the installation guide.

Typographic Conventions

Explains formatting conventions used in the document for clarity.

Install a ClusterStor L300 and L300N System

Prerequisites to Installation

Acclimate the System Cabinets

Details the process for acclimating system cabinets to the environment before installation.

Rack Weight and Dimensions

Provides key physical specifications for system racks, including weight and dimensions.

Service Area Clearances

Specifies the minimum required space around the rack for safe installation and servicing.

Plan for Rack Position

Guides users on planning the optimal placement and order of racks during installation.

Safe Handling and Precautions Check List

Provides essential safety guidelines and precautions for handling system components.

Uncrate the ClusterStor L300 and L300N Rack

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the rack from its shipping crate.

Move the Rack to its Final Position

Procedure

Detailed steps for safely moving the rack to its designated installation location.

Install Disk Drives in a 5U84 Enclosure

Individual Disk Load Method

Describes the manual process for installing individual disk drives into enclosures.

Speedloader Multiple Disk Load Method

Outlines the use of a speedloader device for faster installation of multiple disk drives.

Install Disk Drives in a 2U24 Enclosure

Procedure

Instructions for installing disk drives in a 2U24 enclosure, primarily for reference.

Cable the External Power Connections

8.1 Reset the Circuit Breaker

Guides on how to reset a tripped circuit breaker on the system's power distribution unit.

8.2 Reset a Circuit Breaker on a Raritan PDU

Details the procedure for resetting circuit breakers on a Raritan PDU.

Standardized Rack Configurations

Figure 19. Standard 42U Rack Layouts with IP Addresses

Illustrates typical rack layouts and component IP address assignments for system configurations.

Cable Inter-rack Local Management Network (LMN)

24-port management switches

Details recommended port usage for 24-port management switches in inter-rack LMN connections.

48-port management switch

Details recommended port usage for 48-port management switches in inter-rack LMN connections.

Environment Connections

11.1 Cable SMU and 36-Port InfiniBand EDR LDN with Dual 24-Port LMN Switches

Explains how to connect SMUs to InfiniBand LDN and LMN switches using 24-port configurations.

11.2 Cable SMU and 36-Port InfiniBand EDR LDN with Dual 48-Port LMN Switches

Details connecting SMUs to InfiniBand LDN and LMN switches using 48-port configurations.

11.3 Cable SMU and 36-Port 40GbE LDN and Dual 24-Port LMN Switches

Guides on cabling SMUs for 40GbE LDN and LMN networks with 24-port switches.

11.4 Cable SMU and 36-Port 40GbE LDN with Dual 48-Port LMN Switches

Explains SMU cabling for 40GbE LDN and LMN networks using 48-port switches.

11.5 Cable SMU and 24-Port Omni-path LDN with Dual 24-Port LMN Switches

Details connecting SMUs for Omni-Path LDN and LMN networks with 24-port switches.

11.6 Cable SMU and 24-Port Omni-path LDN Dual 48-Port LMN Switches

Guides on cabling SMUs for Omni-Path LDN and LMN networks with 48-port switches.

11.7 Cable SMU and Omni-path 48-Port LDN with Dual 24-Port LMN Switches

Explains SMU cabling for 48-port Omni-Path LDN and LMN networks with 24-port switches.

11.8 Cable SMU and Omni-path 48-Port LDN with Dual 48-Port LMN Switches

Details SMU cabling for 48-port Omni-Path LDN and LMN networks with 48-port switches.

11.9 Cable SMU and 36-Port 100GbE LDN with Dual 24-Port LMN Switches

Guides on cabling SMUs for 100GbE LDN and LMN networks with 24-port switches.

11.10 Cable SMU and 36-Port 100GbE LDN with Dual 48-Port LMN Switches

Explains SMU cabling for 100GbE LDN and LMN networks with 48-port switches.

Power On the ClusterStor L300 and L300N System

System Access Requirements

Lists the necessary system access and user privileges for powering on the system.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the ClusterStor L300 and L300N system.

Perform the First-Run Configuration

13.1 Create the Administrator Password

Guides on setting the initial administrator password for the system's management interface.

13.2 Configure the Lustre Network Interfaces

Details configuring IP addresses, DNS, NTP, and MTU for Lustre network interfaces.

13.3 Troubleshoot the Lustre Network Screen

Provides solutions for errors encountered during Lustre network interface configuration.

13.4 Run Lustre Validation Tests

Outlines the process for running basic and performance tests on the Lustre file system.

13.4.1 Run Lustre Validation Tests -- Lustre Not Mounted

Specific procedure for running validation tests when Lustre is not mounted.

13.4.2 Troubleshoot the Lustre Validation Tests

Offers solutions for issues encountered during Lustre validation tests.

13.5 Monitor Progress Screen

Describes how to view the progress of configuration and validation tests.

13.6 Review the Complete Screen

Explains how to review and confirm the final configuration status and system readiness.

13.7 Specify Lustre User Authentication

Covers methods for authenticating Lustre users, including AD, LDAP, NIS, and Local.

13.7.1 Specify Lustre User Authentication via the Active Directory Screen

Details configuring Lustre user authentication using Active Directory.

13.7.2 Specify Lustre User Authentication via the LDAP Screen

Explains how to configure Lustre user authentication using LDAP.

13.7.3 Specify Lustre User Authentication via the NIS Screen

Guides on setting up Lustre user authentication using NIS.

13.7.4 Specify Lustre User Authentication via the Local Screen

Describes how to configure Lustre user authentication using local user accounts.

13.7.5 Troubleshoot the Lustre Users Screen

Provides solutions for errors related to Lustre user authentication configuration.

13.8 Post-Install Checkout

Procedures for verifying the system's operational status after installation and configuration.

13.9 Test Client Mount of Lustre File System

Describes how to test mounting the Lustre file system from a client.

Configure SMTP Relay, RAS Email, Remote Support, and Service Console

Configure SMTP

Details the process of configuring an external SMTP relay for email notifications.

Configure the Email Notification List

Explains how to add, delete, and manage users for receiving system email notifications.

Configure the Service Console

Covers enabling and verifying the service console for remote access and support.

Configure an Additional MMU to Support DNE

About this task

Provides information on configuring an additional MMU for Lustre Distributed Namespace (DNE) feature.

Reference

16.1 Power Off the ClusterStor L300 and L300N with CSCLI

Step-by-step guide to powering off the system using the CSCLI.

16.2 Power Off the ClusterStor L300 and L300N System via CSSM

Instructions for powering off the system using the CSSM interface.

16.3 Internal Rack Cabling Reference

Provides reference information on internal rack cabling based on the SCD.

16.3.1 ClusterStor L300 and L300N SMU Physical and Logical Port Numbering

Details the physical and logical port numbering for SMU components.

16.3.2 ClusterStor L300 and L300N MMU Physical and Logical Port Numbering

Explains the physical and logical port numbering for MMU components.

16.3.3 Cable AMMU SAS 1U Servers

Guides on cabling AMMU SAS 1U servers for specific system requirements.

16.3.4 ClusterStor L300 and L300N SSU Physical and Logical Port Numbering

Details the physical and logical port numbering for SSU components.

16.3.5 Internal Rack Cabling - Local Management Network

Covers internal rack cabling for the Local Management Network (LMN).

16.3.6 Internal Rack Cabling - Local Data Network

Provides information on internal rack cabling for the Local Data Network (LDN).

16.3.7 Cable an Optional Additonal MMU

Guides on cabling an optional additional MMU for enhanced file system capabilities.

16.3.8 Cable SSU ESU SAS Ports

Details the cabling of SSU ESU SAS ports for extending storage capacity.

16.3.9 Cable AMMU Networks

Explains how to cable AMMU networks for Lustre Distributed Namespace (DNE).

16.4 Component Descriptions

Provides descriptions of various system components.

16.4.1 Embedded Application Controller (EAC)

Describes the function and types of Embedded Application Controllers (EACs).

16.4.2 Operator Control Panel - 5U84

Details the Operator Control Panel (OPS) for the 5U84 enclosure, including LEDs and display.

16.4.3 Operator Control Panel - 2U24

Explains the Operator Control Panel (OPS) for the 2U24 enclosure, including LEDs.

16.5 Power Diagrams

Presents diagrams illustrating power distribution configurations for various rack models.

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