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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
5
Figures
9
Safety
13
About this Document
19
Getting Information, Help, and Service
19
Before You Call
20
Using the Documentation
20
Finding Storage Manager Software, Controller Firmware, and README Files
20
IBM System Storage Productivity Center
20
Essential Web Sites for DCS3700 Support Information
21
Software Service and Support
21
Hardware Service and Support
21
Fire Suppression Systems
21
How this Document Is Organized
19
Who Should Read this Document
19
Chapter 1. Introduction
23
Overview
23
SAS Defined
23
Fibre Channel Defined
24
Operating System Support
24
DCS3700 Features
25
Inventory Checklist
26
Receiving Product Updates and Support Notifications
27
Best Practices Guidelines
27
DCS3700 Components
28
Drive Drawers
29
Isometric View of the DCS3700
29
Disk Drive Modules (Ddms)
30
DCS3700 Drive Drawer
30
Controllers
31
Controller Cable Connections
31
Location of the DCS3700 Controllers
31
Host Ports
32
Expansion Ports
32
Ethernet Management Ports
32
DCS3700 Connectors
32
Serial Port
33
Cache Memory
33
Cache Battery Backup Module
33
Environmental Service Modules (Esms)
33
Cache Battery and Memory Cache DIMM
33
Enclosure ID
34
Power Supplies
35
Fan Assemblies
35
Location of Seven-Segment Numeric Display on
35
Power Supply Components
35
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Modules
37
Software and Hardware Compatibility and Upgrades
37
Software and Firmware Support Code Upgrades
37
SFP Module and Fibre Optic Cable
37
Determining Firmware Levels
38
Minimum DCS3700 Software and Firmware Levels
38
Specifications
39
Area Requirements
39
Dimensions
39
Weight
39
DCS3700 Storage Expansion Enclosure
39
Shipping Dimensions
40
Environmental Requirements and Specifications
40
Temperature and Humidity
40
DCS3700 Component Weights
40
Temperature and Humidity Requirements for Storage Expansion Enclosure When in Storage or in Transit
40
Altitude
41
Airflow and Heat Dissipation
41
Shock and Vibration Requirements
41
DCS3700 Airflow
41
DCS3700 Power and Heat Dissipation
41
Acoustic Noise
42
Electrical Requirements
42
DCS3700 Ac Power Requirements
42
Random Vibration Power Spectral Density
42
Power and Site Wiring Requirements for Models with Power Supply and Fan Units
43
Heat Output, Airflow, and Cooling
43
Example of Cold Aisle/Hot Aisle Rack
44
Chapter 2. Installing the DCS3700
45
Installation Overview
45
Ordering the Lift Tool
45
World Trade Locations
45
United States Locations
46
Installation Sequence
46
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
47
Preparing for Installation
48
Unpacking the Shipping Box
48
Inventory List
50
Tools
51
Tools and Hardware Required
51
Preparing the Site
51
Preparing the Rack
52
Installing the Support Rails
52
Front Rack Mounting Template
53
Rear Rack Mounting Template
54
Installing and Removing the Handles
56
Installing the Handles
56
Removing the Handles
57
Installing the DCS3700 into a Rack
57
Installing the Drives
59
DCS3700 Drive Drawer with Labeled Disk
60
Chapter 3. Cabling the DCS3700
63
Cabling the DCS3700 Storage System
63
Dual-Controller DS3700 Storage Subsystem Ports and Controllers (with an Optional SAS Host Port Adapter)
63
Adapters)
64
Controller Connectors (with Fibre Channel Host Port Adapters)
64
Enclosure ID Settings
64
Working with SAS Cables
64
Dual-Controller DS3700 Storage Subsystem
64
Mini-SAS Cable
65
Connecting a Mini-SAS Cable
65
Installing SFP Modules
66
Removing a Mini-SAS Cable
66
SFP Module and Protective Cap
67
Removing SFP Modules
68
Installing an SFP Module into the Host Port
68
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Plastic
68
Handling Fibre-Optic Cables
69
Unlocking the SFP Module Latch - Wire Variety
69
Using LC-LC Fibre Channel Cables
70
Recommended Bending and Looping Specifications for Fibre-Optic Cables
70
Connecting an LC-LC Cable to an SFP Module
71
Removing Fibre-Optic Cable Protective Caps
71
Removing an LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
72
Inserting an LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable into an SFP Module
72
LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable Lever and Latches
72
Cabling the DCS3700 Expansion Enclosure
73
ESM Connectors
73
Connecting the DCS3700 Expansion Enclosure
73
Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
73
Single Expansion Enclosures
75
Dual Expansion Enclosures
76
Redundant Drive Channel Pair
77
Connecting Secondary Interface Cables
77
Configuring the Storage Subsystem
77
Storage Subsystem Management Methods
77
Host-Agent (In-Band) Management
78
Installing the Storage Subsystem Configuration
79
Connecting SAS Hosts to the DCS3700
79
Direct (Out-Of-Band) Management Method
79
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connection to Two Hbas in the same Host (Redundant Host Connection)
80
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel
80
Overview of Installing an IBM Bladecenter Configuration to Connect to a DCS3700
81
Installing the Bladecenter Configuration
81
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connections to Multiple Hbas in Multiple Hosts
81
Connecting Bladecenter Hosts to the DCS3700
82
Connecting Fibre Channel Hosts to the DCS3700
82
Example of DCS3700 Connected to a Single Bladecenter Unit
82
Direct-Attached Dual-Controller Connections
83
Dual-Controller Direct-Attached Fibre Channel Connections to Multiple Hbas in Multiple Hosts
84
Example of a Single Fibre Channel SAN Fabric
85
SAN Fabric Dual-Controller, Redundent Connections
85
Example of a Dual Fibre Channel SAN Fabric
86
Example of Two Storage Subsystems in a Dual
86
Cabling the Power Supply
87
Relocating the DCS3700
87
Chapter 4. Operating the DCS3700 Storage System and Expansion Enclosure
89
Performing the DCS3700 Health Check Process
89
Expansion Enclosure
89
Hardware Inspection
90
Powering on the DCS3700
90
Power-Supply Switches and Connectors for DS3500 DC Models
91
Installing the Storage Manager Client
92
Monitoring Status through Software
93
Firmware Updates
94
Troubleshooting the Storage Subsystem
94
Checking the Leds
95
Front Leds
95
DCS3700 Front Leds and Controls
95
DS3524 Storage Subsystem and EXP3524 Storage Enclosure Front Leds
95
Controller Leds
96
Fibre Channel Host Port Adapter Leds
97
ESM Leds
98
Fan Assembly Leds
98
AC Power-Supply Leds
99
Drive Drawer Leds
100
Disk Drive Leds
100
Seven-Segment Numeric Display Leds
101
Drive State Indicated by the Leds
101
Numeric Display Leds
102
Controller Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
102
Cache Memory and Cache Battery
103
ESM Numeric Display Diagnostic Codes
103
Cache Memory
104
Controller Cache Battery
104
Cache Battery Learn Cycle
104
Turning off the Storage Subsystem
105
Performing an Emergency Shutdown
107
Restoring Power after an Unexpected Shutdown
107
Recovering from an Overheated Power Supply
108
Chapter 5. Replacing Components
111
Replacing Components
111
Service Action Allowed LED
111
Working with Controllers
111
Removing a Controller
112
Removing and Installing a Cover
113
Replacing a Controller
113
Removing the Cover
113
Removing and Replacing a Controller
115
Removing the Battery Unit from the Controller
115
Cache Backup Flash Memory Device Location
116
Removing and Disposing of the System-Board Lithium Battery
117
Installing an Optional Host Interface Adapter
118
Removing a Controller
119
Removing the Host Port Adapter Filler Panel
120
Installing a Host Port Adapter
120
Removing an Optional Host Interface Adapter
121
Remove Controller from the Chassis
121
Working with Hot-Swap Ddms
122
Installing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
123
Drive LED Activity
123
Opening the Drive Drawer
124
Raising the Drive Handle
124
Aligning the Drive
124
The Drive Drawer
124
Replacing Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drives
125
Locking the Drive in Place
125
Replacing Multiple Ddms
126
Replacing All Ddms at the same Time
127
Replacing the Drives One at a Time
129
Replacing an Ac Power Supply
131
Replacing a Power Supply
134
Replacing a Battery
135
Removing a Battery Unit from the Controller
136
Replacing the Memory Cache DIMM
137
Memory Cache DIMM Location
137
Removing the DIMM
138
Removing the DIMM from the Controller
138
Installing the DIMM
139
Removing and Replacing the Cache Backup Flash Memory Device
139
Installing the DIMM in the Controller
139
Replacing the Bezel
140
Cache Backup Flash Memory Device
140
Working with Environmental Service Modules
141
Replacing an ESM
141
Removing the Bezel
141
Replacing a Fan Assembly
142
Removing an Environmental Service Module
142
Replacing a Drive Drawer
144
Rear View of the Storage Expansion Enclosure
145
Vertical Mounting Bracket that Connects to the
146
Horizontal Mounting Bracket that Connects to
146
Drive Drawer Release Lever on the Side of the Drive Drawer
147
Lock-Out Tumbler Located above the Drawer
148
Chapter 6. Hardware Maintenance
151
General Checkout
151
Solving Problems
151
Troubleshooting Problems in the DCS3700 Storage Subsystem
152
Parts Listing
158
DCS3700 Storage Subsystem Enclosure Parts
159
Parts Listing
159
Appendix A. Records
161
Identification Numbers
161
Storage Subsystem and Controller Information Record
162
Sample Information Record
163
Installed Device Records
164
Hard Disk Drive Record
164
Appendix B. Rack Mounting Template
165
Front Rack Mounting Template
166
Rear Rack Mounting Template
167
Appendix C. Specifications for Non-IBM Rack Installation
169
General Safety Requirements for IBM Products Installed in a Non-IBM Rack or Cabinet
169
Rack Specifications
171
Top View of Non-IBM Rack Specifications
171
Rack Specifications Dimensions, Top Front
172
Rack Specifications Dimensions, Bottom Front
173
Appendix D. Power Cords
175
IBM Power Cords
176
Appendix E. Component Weights
179
Notices
181
Trademarks
182
Important Notes
182
Particulate Contamination
183
Limits for Particulates and Gases
183
Documentation Format
184
Electronic Emission Notices
184
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class a Statement
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Industry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement
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Avis de Conformité À la Réglementation D'industrie Canada
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United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement
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European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement
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Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
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Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement
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Taiwan Contact Information
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Glossary
189
Index
199
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