Name: Lenovo ThinkSystem DS Series
Brand: Lenovo
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Installation Checklist59
Planning for Installation60
Preparing for Installation60
Storage System Configuration60
- Preparing the Site and Host Server61
- Unpacking the Enclosure61
Unpacking the 2U12 and 2U24 Enclosures62
- Required Tools63
- Requirements for Rackmount Installation63
- Rackmount Rail Kit63
- Installing the 2U Enclosure63
- Installing the 5U Enclosure64
Securing the Brackets to the Rail (Left Hand Rail Shown for 5U)65
- FDE Considerations66
- Connecting the Controller Enclosure and Optional Expansion Enclosures66
  - Cable Requirements for Expansion Enclosures67
Cabling Connections between a 2U Controller Enclosure and 2U Expansion Enclosures68
Cabling Connections between a 2U Controller Enclosure and D3284 Expansion Enclosure-Reverse70
Cabling Connections between a 2U Controller Enclosure and D3284 Expansion Enclosure-Straight-Through70
- Power Cord Connection71
  - Testing Enclosure Connections71
Typical AC Power Cord Connection from PDU to PCM (2U)71
Typical AC Power Cord Connection from PDU to PSU (D3284)71
- Grounding Checks72
- Host System Requirements72
- Cabling Considerations72
- Connecting the Enclosure to Hosts72
  - CNC Technology73
  - HD Mini-SAS75
- Host Connection76
Connecting Hosts: DS6200/DS4200 Direct Attach - One Server/ One HBA/ Dual Path77
Connecting Hosts: DS2200 Direct Attach - One Server/ One HBA/ Dual Path77
Connecting Hosts: DS6200/DS4200 Direct Attach - Two Servers/ One HBA Per Server/ Dual Path77
Connecting Hosts: DS2200 Direct Attach - Two Servers/ One HBA Per Server/ Dual Path77
Connecting Hosts: DS6200/DS4200 Direct Attach - Four Servers/ One HBA Per Server/ Dual Path78
Connecting Hosts: DS6200/DS4200 Switch Attach - Two Servers/ Two Switches78
Connecting Hosts: DS2200 Switch Attach - Two Servers/ Two Switches78
- Connecting a Management Host on the Network79
- Updating Firmware79
Connecting Hosts: DS6200/DS4200 Switch Attach - Four Servers/ Multiple Switches/ SAN Fabric79
- New User Setup80
- Obtaining IP Values80
  - Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using DHCP80
  - Setting Network Port IP Addresses Using the CLI Port and Cable81
Terminal Emulator Display Settings82
Terminal Emulator Connection Settings82
Connecting a USB Cable to the CLI Port82
- Configure Controller Network Ports84
- Set Ipv4 Values for Network Ports85
- Set Ipv6 Values for Network Ports85
- Change the CNC Port Mode86
- Connecting Two Storage Systems to Replicate Volumes86
  - Cabling for Replication89
Connecting Two DS6200/DS4200 Storage Systems for Replication: Multiple Servers/One Switch/One Location89
Connecting Two DS2200 Storage Systems for Replication: Multiple Servers/One Switch/One Location89
Connecting Two DS6200/DS4200 Storage Systems for Replication: Multiple Servers/Switches/One Location90
Connecting Two DS2200 Storage Systems for Replication: Multiple Servers/Switches/One Location90
Connecting Two DS6200/DS4200 Storage Systems for Replication: Multiple Servers/Switches/Two Locations90
Connecting Two DS2200 Storage Systems for Replication: Multiple Servers/Switches/Two Locations91

Operation92

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving95

Module Removal and Replacement116

A Technical Specifications146

B Standards and Regulations150

CUSB Device Connection153

DSFP Option for CNC Ports156

Index158

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Brand	Lenovo
Model	ThinkSystem DS Series
Category	Storage
Language	English