IBM FlashSystem 710 User Manual

DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top
of rack-mounted devices.
v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in
the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
v Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack
cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power
device installed in a different rack cabinet.
v An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of
the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
CAUTION
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not
blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
v Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
v (For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets
are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might
become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v (For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless
specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001)
System connections
You must install a host bus adapter or host channel adapter in the host system.
Installing a host bus adapter or host channel adapter in the host
system
Host bus adapters (HBAs) provide an interface from the host system’s PCI bus to Fibre Channel-attached
devices. Host channel adapters (HCAs) provide an interface from the server’s PCI bus to InfiniBand
devices.
IBM FlashSystem 710 User’s Guide 3

IBM FlashSystem 710 Specifications

General

Model	IBM FlashSystem 710
Category	Storage
Storage Type	All-Flash Array
Form Factor	2U
Number of Flash Modules	Up to 12
RAID Support	Yes
Maximum Host Ports	16
Power Supply	Dual redundant power supplies
Warranty	3 years
Data Reduction	Compression and Deduplication
Connectivity	Fibre Channel, iSCSI
Host Interface	Fibre Channel, iSCSI
RAID Levels	RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C

Summary

Safety notices

World Trade safety information

Information regarding country-specific safety requirements and language translations for product publications.

German safety information

A specific statement regarding the product's suitability for use at display workstations in Germany.

Laser safety information

Information on the use of fiber-optic based I/O cards or features utilizing lasers or LEDs.

Laser compliance

Notes on the installation location of IBM servers relative to IT equipment racks.

Reviewing your shipment

Unpacking

Instructions for checking the system components after delivery and examining the chassis for shipping damage.

System connections

Installing a host bus adapter or host channel adapter in the host system

Details on installing HBAs/HCAs to interface the host system's PCI bus with Fibre Channel or InfiniBand devices.

Getting started

System initialization

Overview of initial configuration tasks, including network setup and web interface configuration.

Powering off the system

About this task

Explains the purpose of shutting down the storage system using the front panel.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely shutting down the storage system via the front panel.

Results

Information on how to turn the system back on after a manual shutdown.

Restarting the system

About this task

Explains the purpose of manually restarting the storage system using the front panel.

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for manually restarting the storage system using the front panel.

Configuring the management controller port using the front panel display

About this task

Explains the need to provide IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the MCP.

Configuring a static IP address

About this task

Details the information required to configure a static IP address for the system.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide to entering IP address, subnet mask, and gateway via the front panel.

Configuring DHCP

About this task

Explains how to configure the system for DHCP IP address assignment.

Procedure

Steps to obtain the MAC address and configure the system for DHCP using the front panel.

Results

Notes on network startup issues and how to restart the network configuration.

Web interface basics

Acquiring the system IP address

Instructions on how to find the system's IP address using the front panel display.

Accessing the web interface

Steps to open and log in to the system's web interface using a browser.

Configuring the management controller port by using the web interface

About this task

Explains how to configure network settings for the management controller via the web interface.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide to configuring network settings through the web interface wizard.

Managing security with the web interface

Default accounts

Describes the two types of user accounts: high-privileged and low-privileged.

Changing passwords

Explains how to change the default high-privileged user password for security.

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

Host

Setting for the LDAP server, which must be resolvable without using LDAP.

Base DN

Setting for the distinguished name (DN) of the LDAP search base.

Port

Optional setting for the port used to connect to the LDAP server.

Bind DN

Optional setting for the distinguished name used for binding to the LDAP server.

Bind Password

Optional setting for the password used to authenticate the Bind DN for the LDAP server.

Timeout

Setting for the timeout in seconds for an LDAP search operation.

Bind Timeout

Setting for the timeout in seconds for an LDAP bind operation.

Encryption

Choice of encryption type for communication with the LDAP server.

Logical unit masking

About this task

Explains LU masking for restricting access to specific host servers.

Procedure

Steps to create or edit host ID aliases for LU masking using the web interface.

Configuring the mail service settings:

About this task

Explains how to configure email notifications for system events and reports.

Procedure

Steps to configure SMTP server, email addresses, and send system reports via email.

Viewing statistics logs

About this task

Explains how to view statistics logs for a specific time period and save them.

Procedure

Steps to view, adjust variance, and save statistics graphs or historical data.

Configuring logged statistics

About this task

Explains how to add or remove system statistics from the logged history list.

Procedure

Steps to access the configuration wizard and modify the logged statistics list.

Reformatting uninitialized flashcards

Before you begin

Explains a common condition related to flashcards after power loss and how to resolve it.

About this task

Explains the purpose of formatting uninitialized flashcards via the command line.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for logging in and formatting flashcards using the command line interface.