IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 - User Manual

IBM SAN Volume Controller
Hardware Installation Guide
IBM

IBM SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1. Preparing to install the system

SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 front panel controls and indicators

Describes the controls and indicators on the front panel of the 2145-SV1 node.

SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 operator-information panel

Explains the buttons and LEDs on the 2145-SV1 operator-information panel.

SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 rear-panel indicators

Details the LEDs on the rear panel indicating status of ports, power, and connection.

Chapter 2. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 hardware

Preparing for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 hardware installation

Outlines the necessary preparations for installing SAN Volume Controller hardware.

Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1

Details the tasks involved in installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node.

Installing the support rails: 2145-SV1

Describes the procedure for installing support rails for the 2145-SV1 node.

Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 in a rack

Explains how to install the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node into a rack.

Installing the cable management arm assembly for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1

Details the installation of the cable management arm assembly for routing cables.

Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 to the SAN and to the Ethernet network

Guides on connecting the system to the SAN and Ethernet network.

Verifying the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 installation

Describes steps to verify the hardware installation after system setup.

Chapter 3. Installing an optional 2 U SAS expansion enclosure

Installing support rails for 2 U SAS expansion enclosures

Installing the optional 2 U SAS expansion enclosure into the rack

Details how to install the 2U SAS expansion enclosure into a rack.

Connecting the optional 2 U SAS expansion enclosures to the 2145-SV1

Guides on connecting 2U SAS expansion enclosures to the 2145-SV1 node.

Chapter 4. Installing an optional 5 U SAS expansion enclosure

Safety notices and considerations: 2145-92 F

Unpacking and installing the enclosure: 2145-92 F

Installing or replacing the support rails: 2145-92 F

Installing or replacing an expansion enclosure in a rack: 2145-92 F

Procedure for placing or replacing the 2145-92F enclosure in a rack.

Installing or replacing an expansion canister: 2145-92 F

Installing or replacing a drive: 2145-92 F

Installing or replacing a secondary expander module: 2145-92 F

Installing or replacing a power supply: 2145-92 F

Installing or replacing a fan module: 2145-92 F

Replacing an enclosure: 2145-92 F

Connecting the optional 2145-92 F SAS expansion enclosures

Instructions for connecting 2145-92F SAS expansion enclosures to nodes.

Powering on the 5 U expansion enclosure: 2145-92 F

Procedure to provide power to the 2145-92F expansion enclosure.

Powering off the expansion enclosure: 2145-92 F

Procedure for powering down a 2145-92F expansion enclosure.

Chapter 5. Initializing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 system

Checking your web browser settings for the initialization GUI

Ensures web browser compatibility and settings for accessing the initialization GUI.

User name and password for system initialization

Initializing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 system by using the technician port

Guides on initializing the system by connecting to the technician port.

Adding nodes to an existing system

Overview of requirements and tasks for adding nodes to a system.