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General| Model | VNX5500 |
|---|---|
| Category | Storage |
| Manufacturer | EMC |
| Management Software | Unisphere |
| Drive Types Supported | SAS, SSD |
| Host Connectivity | iSCSI, Fibre Channel |
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| RAID Levels Supported | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Operating System | EMC VNX Operating Environment |
Discusses the recommended background and qualifications for system installers.
Describes the two ways the VNX5500 product is packed and shipped to the customer.
Outlines the steps for installing the VNX5500 system in an EMC-provided cabinet.
Details the steps for installing the VNX5500 system in a customer-provided mini-rack.
Checklist of prerequisite tasks to determine installation requirements before starting the VNX5500 setup.
Lists the necessary power, network, space, tools, and management station requirements for VNX5500 installation.
Provides instructions for unpacking the VNX5500 system components from shipping boxes.
Details how to remove VNX5500 system components from a mini-rack for installation into a site rack.
Guides on how to install the ganged and 2U adjustable rails into the site rack for the VNX5500.
Lists the main VNX5500 system components to be installed in the cabinet and provides overview figures.
Instructions for sliding the standby power supply (SPS) enclosure into the cabinet rails.
Describes the two types of disk processor enclosures (DPEs) and their installation.
Steps for installing the primary (CS0) and optional secondary (CS1) Control Stations.
Instructions for sliding and securing Blade Enclosure 0 into the cabinet rails.
Steps for installing the optional second blade enclosure (Blade Enclosure 1) into the cabinet rails.
Details connecting the Control Stations (CS0 and CS1), modem, and public LAN for the VNX5500.
Instructions for connecting Fibre Channel cables for Storage Processor A to the blades.
Instructions for connecting Fibre Channel cables for Storage Processor B to the blades.
Connects SPs to management modules for one or two blade enclosures.
Details how to connect the standby power supply (SPS) to the SP serial ports.
Ensures that all switches and breakers are in the correct state before powering on the VNX5500.
Guides on connecting and verifying power cables for all VNX5500 system components.
Lists and describes the status LEDs on various VNX5500 components for verification.
Verifies the status LEDs for a 3U DAE after power-up.
Verifies the status LEDs for a 2U DAE after power-up.
Describes the different types of disk-array enclosures (DAEs) that can be added for extra storage.
Instructions for unpacking, verifying, and labeling DAE components before installation.
Guides on installing the 2U or 3U rails for DAEs into the cabinet.
Steps to slide and secure a DAE into the installed cabinet rails.
Details how to connect SAS cables between the DPE and the DAEs.
Instructions for connecting power cables to the DAEs and initiating power-up.
Explains how to connect a management station to the VNX5500 system for configuration.
Guides on using the VNX Installation Assistant (VIA) for system initialization and configuration.
Provides instructions for downloading documentation related to EMC Secure Remote Support (ESRS).
Guides on downloading and installing the ESRS IP Client software.
Covers updating the VNX Operating Environment software and registering the system.
Instructions for downloading documentation for the Unisphere Service Manager (USM).
Steps to download and install the Unisphere Service Manager utility.
How to download the latest VNX Operating Environment (OE) software.
Guides on using USM to register the storage system with the service provider.
How to check the system's health status using Unisphere.
Provides guidance on configuring servers to work with VNX systems.
Instructions for attaching the front bezels to the installed system components.
Worksheet for recording network parameters and IP addresses for VNX File configuration.
Worksheet detailing content required for setting up EMC Secure Remote Support (ESRS) IP Client.
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