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EMC Isilon NL400 User Manual

EMC Isilon NL400
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Installation Guide
Isilon
NL400
Install a new node
120-0095-01
REV J
May, 2016
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About this guide.........................................................................................................2
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Drive types.................................................................................................................2
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Confirm SSD compatibility......................................................................................... 2
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Unpack and verify components.................................................................................. 2
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Install the node in a rack............................................................................................3
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Install the drives in the node......................................................................................6
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Install the front panel.................................................................................................9
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Back panel...............................................................................................................10
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Connect the internal cluster network........................................................................ 10
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Connect the external client network......................................................................... 11
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Connect the power supply........................................................................................12
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Configure the node.................................................................................................. 13
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Front panel LCD menu.............................................................................................. 16
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Update the install database..................................................................................... 18
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Where to go for support............................................................................................18
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EMC Isilon NL400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNL400
Product FamilyIsilon
CategoryNetwork Storage Server
Maximum Raw Capacity per Cluster20 PB
Drives per Node12
ScalabilityScale-out
InterfaceSAS
File SystemOneFS
CPUIntel Xeon
Drive TypeNearline SAS
Network Ports2x 10GbE, 2x 1GbE
Protocols SupportedSMB, NFS, HTTP, FTP
Memory64 GB
Power SupplyRedundant
Form Factor4U

Summary

About this guide

Drive types

Confirm SSD compatibility

Unpack and verify components

Install the node in a rack

Verify rail kit contents

Lists and describes the components included in the sliding rail kit for rack mounting.

Determine correct alignment pins

Explains how to select the appropriate alignment pins for different rack types.

Mount the outer rails

Details the procedure for attaching the outer slide rails to the rack cabinet.

Install the node in the rack

Guides on how to physically place and secure the Isilon node into the mounted rails.

Install the drives in the node

Install the front panel

Back panel

Connect the internal cluster network

Describes connecting the node to the cluster's internal network using InfiniBand cables.

Connect the external client network

Connect the power supply

Configure the node

SmartLock compliance mode

Explains SmartLock configuration options, requirements, and implications for compliance.

Connect to the node using a serial cable

Details the process of establishing a serial connection for initial node configuration.

Run the configuration wizard

Guides through the automated wizard for initial node and cluster setup.

Front panel LCD menu

LCD Interface

Describes the node's LCD screen and navigation buttons for interaction.

Drive Operations

Details menu options for attaching new drives to the node.

Status and Information

Covers viewing cluster/node status, alerts, capacity, and network details.

System Management

Explains how to update OneFS, manage CPU, node access, and perform shutdowns.

Update the install database

Where to go for support