IBM DS3500 User Manual

Tables
1. Features and operating specifications ....5
2. DS3500 storage subsystem models and optional
devices ..............6
3. DC power supply connector - pin descriptions 15
4. DS3512 storage subsystem and EXP3512
storage enclosure weights ........18
5. DS3524 storage subsystem and EXP3524
storage enclosure weights ........19
6. DS3500 component weights .......19
7. Temperature and humidity requirements for
storage subsystems in an Information
Technology (IT) or office environment....20
8. Temperature and humidity requirements for
storage subsystems in a NEBS/ETSI compliant
environment ............20
9. DS3500 ac power requirements ......21
10. DS3500 dc power requirements ......21
11. Maximum number of EXP3512 and EXP3524
storage enclosures with controller firmware
level 7.77.xx.xx and later ........48
12. Maximum number of EXP3512 and EXP3524
storage enclosures with controller firmware
level 7.75.xx.xx and earlier .......49
13. DC power supply connector - pin descriptions 79
14. DC power source wiring descriptions ....80
15. Fibre Channel port LEDs ........92
16. Troubleshooting...........162
17. Troubleshooting information ......167
18. Seven-segment display sequence code
definitions ............170
19. Repeating sequences on the seven-segment
display and corresponding errors .....171
20. Controller numeric display diagnostic codes 172
21. ESM numeric display diagnostic codes 173
22. Parts listing for the DS3512 storage subsystem
and EXP3512 storage enclosure storage
subsystem ............176
23. Parts listing for the DS3524 storage subsystem
and EXP3524 storage enclosure storage
subsystem ............178
24. IBM power cords ..........180
25. Product identification record ......183
26. Drive location information record .....184
27. Storage subsystem and controller information
record ..............184
28. Sample information record .......185
29. Limits for particulates and gases .....194
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IBM DS3500 Specifications

General

Storage Type	Disk Array
Form Factor	2U
Supported Drives	SAS, SATA
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Management Software	IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager
Operating System Support	Windows, Linux, VMware, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris
Model	IBM DS3500
Host Interfaces	SAS
Cache Memory	2 GB
Power Supply	Dual redundant, hot-swappable
Number of Controllers	2

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

Safety Statements and Warnings

Electrical and Handling Safety

Details electrical hazards, shock prevention, safe cable handling, and battery precautions.

Chapter 1. Introduction to IBM Storage Subsystems

Chapter 2. Installing the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure

Installing the DS3500 Storage Subsystem

Provides detailed instructions for installing the DS3500 storage subsystem into a rack.

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Offers crucial guidelines for handling static-sensitive devices to prevent damage during installation.

Preparing for Installation

Installing the EXP3500 Storage Enclosure

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the EXP3500 storage enclosure into a rack.

Chapter 3. Cabling the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure

Cabling the DS3500 Storage Subsystem

Instructions for cabling the DS3500 subsystem to hosts, drives, and external devices based on configuration.

Controller Connectors and Adapters

Working with Fiber Optic and SAS Cables

Connecting Storage Enclosures

Details how to connect EXP3512/EXP3524 enclosures to DS3512/DS3524 subsystems using SAS cables.

Connecting SAS Hosts to the DS3500

Instructions for connecting SAS hosts to the DS3500 using SAS cables, including redundant connections.

Connecting iSCSI Hosts to the DS3500

Cabling Power Supplies

Chapter 4. Operating the Storage Subsystem and Storage Enclosure

Performing Health Checks and Inspections

Powering On and Off Procedures

Troubleshooting the Storage Subsystem

Utilizes Storage Manager software to monitor, diagnose, and recover from hardware failures.

Chapter 5. Replacing Components

Controller Replacement Procedures

Steps for removing, installing, and replacing controllers, including DIMM and battery unit procedures.

Drive Replacement Procedures

Instructions for replacing hot-swap drives, multiple drives, and performing drive upgrades.

Power Supply Replacement

ESM and Midplane Replacement

Chapter 6. Solving Problems

DS3500 Storage Subsystem Troubleshooting

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving issues in the DS3500 subsystem using indicators and diagnostics.

Seven-Segment Display Sequence Codes