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SimpliVity OmniCube CN-2000 - User Manual

SimpliVity OmniCube CN-2000
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OmniCube™ CN-Series
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide
CN-2000
CN-2200
CN-3000
CN-5000

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Questions and Answers

  • T
    Taylor LawsonAug 13, 2025
    What to do if the SimpliVity Server drive indicator flashes amber because a drive fails?
    • L
      Leah AndersonAug 13, 2025
      If the drive indicator flashes amber, it means a drive has failed. Contact Customer Support to obtain a replacement drive of the same type, size, and speed.
  • S
    Susan MillerAug 16, 2025
    What to do if a power supply fails in SimpliVity Server?
    • C
      Curtis GeorgeAug 16, 2025
      If a power supply fails, contact Customer Support for a replacement of the same type and wattage.
  • A
    Adrian MillerAug 20, 2025
    What to do if a network interface fails on SimpliVity Server?
    • M
      Mrs. Jessica KingAug 20, 2025
      If a network interface fails, contact Customer Support to have it replaced.
  • M
    Miss Monica Mcdonald DVMAug 25, 2025
    How to fix a firmware load error on SimpliVity Server Accelerator card?
    • L
      lrichardsonAug 25, 2025
      If you encounter a firmware load error on the Accelerator card, try shutting down the server. Wait three minutes to allow the server to fully shut down, and then restart the server.
  • A
    Aaron PetersonAug 28, 2025
    What to do if SimpliVity OmniCube CN-2000 Storage OmniCube can't detect Accelerator card?
    • A
      Andrew LaneAug 28, 2025
      If the OmniCube is unable to detect or communicate with an Accelerator card due to a firmware load error, try shutting down and restarting the OmniCube. This prompts the Accelerator card to revert to its backup firmware, potentially resolving the issue.
  • R
    ryanjohnSep 1, 2025
    What to do if SimpliVity OmniCube CN-2000 drive failed?
    • E
      Elizabeth SnyderSep 1, 2025
      If a drive fails or is failing, contact your support provider to obtain a replacement drive of the same type, size, and speed.
  • R
    Ryan GonzalezSep 4, 2025
    What to do if SimpliVity OmniCube CN-2000 Storage power supply fails?
    • K
      Kristina PierceSep 5, 2025
      If a power supply fails, contact your support provider for a replacement of the same type and wattage.
  • J
    Joseph KellySep 8, 2025
    What to do if SimpliVity OmniCube CN-2000 Storage Accelerator card fails?
    • L
      Lawrence BruceSep 8, 2025
      If an Accelerator card fails, contact your service representative to have it replaced.

Summary

Introduction to the CN-Series Hardware

CN-Series Hardware Components

Details the components of the 2U CN-Series system models, including CPU, drives, and memory.

Environmental and Technical Specifications

Details environmental and technical specifications for CN-Series systems to assess installation location.

About Hardware Upgrades

Information on how to upgrade system hardware components and a warning about unauthorized options.

CN-Series Hardware Installation

Installation Guidelines and Preparation

Covers general rack installation guidelines, pre-installation tasks, and unpacking.

System Installation Tasks

Details rack mounting, power, and network cable connections for the CN-Series system.

IPMI Configuration and System Power-On

Guides IPMI setup, virtual console access, and powering on the CN-Series system.

VMware ESXi Configuration

Accessing and Configuring ESXi

Explains accessing ESXi via IPMI, verifying settings, and configuring network adapters, VLANs, IP, and DNS.

System Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Indicators and Monitoring

Covers diagnostic indicators, drive monitoring, power supply monitoring, and network interface monitoring.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses accelerator card detection issues and reverting firmware.

Maintenance Procedures

Drive Maintenance

Provides guidelines for removing and installing hard drives and solid state drives.

Power Supply Maintenance

Covers guidelines for removing and installing system power supplies.

Network Configuration Options

10 GbE-Only Network Configuration

Describes a minimum network configuration using redundant 10GbE connections and VLANs.

Direct-Connected Storage Network Configuration

Details a minimum network configuration using direct 10GbE connections and 1GbE switches.

SimpliVity OmniCube CN-2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelOmniCube CN-2000
Hypervisor IntegrationVMware vSphere
Form Factor2U
Processor2 x Intel Xeon E5-2600 series
Memory128 GB
Networking2 x 10GbE ports
Data ReductionDeduplication, Compression
StorageHybrid SSD and HDD

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