Introduction and planning guide for customer configuration (62 pages)
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IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide V ersion 4.3. 1 GC27-2221-00...
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IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide V ersion 4.3. 1 GC27-2221-00...
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This edition applies to the IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 running version 4, release 3, modification 1 of IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller software and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. The information in this guide was formerly provided in GC27-2132-02.
Safety and environmental notices . . . vii External connectors on the SAN Volume Controller Inspecting the SAN Volume Controller for unsafe 2145-8F4 and the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 . 12 conditions . . vii SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 connectors .
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Index ....65 Trademarks . . 59 Electronic emission notices . . 59 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . 59 IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
. 14 Connecting the SAN Volume Controller Power connector . . 15 2145-8F2 power cable to the 2145 UPS-1U . . 48 The physical port numbers for the SAN Attaching the cable retention bracket to the Volume Controller 2145-8F4 .
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A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. (D002) 2. Locate IBM Systems Safety Notices with the user publications that were provided with the SAN Volume Controller hardware.
7. Correct any problems that you find. Internal device checks Ensure that you perform an internal device check before you install the SAN Volume Controller. viii IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
To conduct the internal device check, perform the following steps: 1. Check for any non-IBM changes that might have been made to the device. If any are present, obtain the “Non-IBM Alteration Attachment Survey,” form number R009, from the IBM branch office. Complete the form and return it to the branch office.
Use caution when working in a potential safety hazard that is not covered in the safety checks. If unsafe conditions are present, determine how serious the hazards are and whether you can continue before you correct the problem. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
The following topics describe the environmental notices and statements that are applicable to this product. 1089CORE The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE. Safety and environmental notices...
Ensure that you are aware of the materials that must be recycled. Before using this information and the product that it supports, read the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide on the SAN Volume Controller Documentation CD. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Who should use this guide The intended audience for this guide is the IBM service representative. This guide should be read by the IBM service representative who is responsible for the initial installation of the SAN Volume Controller hardware, including the redundant ac-power switch and the uninterruptible power supply.
This guide provides the GC27-2220 Volume Controller Model instructions that the IBM 2145-8G4 Hardware service representative uses to Installation Guide install the hardware for SAN Volume Controller model 2145-8G4. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
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Title Description Order number IBM System Storage SAN This guide provides SC23-6628 Volume Controller Software guidelines for configuring Installation and Configuration your SAN Volume Controller. Guide Instructions for backing up and restoring the cluster configuration, using and...
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GC52-1309 Subsystem Device Driver System Storage Multipath User’s Guide Subsystem Device Driver for IBM System Storage products and how to use it with the SAN Volume Controller. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
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SAN Volume Controller installation and configuration overview The installation and configuration of a SAN Volume Controller cluster requires the completion of various tasks, some of which are normally completed by an IBM service representative. Additional publications are included with some of the hardware components;...
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To configure a SAN Volume Controller cluster, you must complete the following tasks or have them completed by an IBM service representative or IBM Business Partner: 1. Register your product. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
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3. Configure the IBM System Storage Productivity Center. In the IBM System Storage Productivity Center User’s Guide, the chapter about configuring the SSPC for the SAN Volume Controller describes the procedures for configuring the server and accessing the SAN Volume Controller Console and command-line interface (CLI).
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Minimum of one pair of SAN Volume Controller nodes v Minimum of two uninterruptible power supply units v One IBM System Storage Productivity Center or one master console per SAN installation for configuration SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 node features...
(50°F to 110°F) (3000 to 7000 ft) noncondensing Storing 1°C to 60°C 0 to 2133.6 m 5% to 80% 29°C (84°F) (34°F to 140°F) (0 to 7000 ft) noncondensing IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Preparing your environment The following tables list the physical characteristics of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 nodes. Dimensions and weight Ensure that space is available in a rack that is capable of supporting the node.
The node status LED provides the following system activity indicators: The node is not operating as a member of a cluster. The node is operating as a member of a cluster. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Flashing The node is dumping cache and state data to the local disk in anticipation of a system reboot (from a pending power-off action or other controlled restart sequence). Front-panel display The front-panel display shows service, configuration, and navigation information. You can select the language that is displayed on the front panel.
Power LED (green) USB connector Release latch The release latch on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and 2145-8F2 give you access to the light path diagnostics panel, which provides a method for determining the location of a problem. After pressing the release latch on the operator-information panel, you can slide the light path diagnostics panel out to view the lit LEDs.
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When it is lit, the green hard disk drive activity LED indicates that the hard disk drive is in use. Hard disk drive activity is shown on the hard disk drive activity LED. For the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2, hard disk drive activity is also shown on the hard disk drive itself. Power control button The power control button turns on or turns off the main power to the SAN Volume Controller.
The rear panel indicators are located on the back panel assembly. Figure 3 on page 9 shows the rear panel indicators on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 back panel assembly. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 rear panel indicators The rear panel indicators are located on the back panel assembly. Figure 4 shows the rear panel indicators on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 back panel assembly. Figure 4. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 rear-panel indicators...
SAN Volume Controller next to the monitor port. The following terms describe the power, location, and system error LEDs: Power LED This is the top of the three LEDs and indicates the following states: IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
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Controller 2145-8F2: The ac LED and dc LED are located on the rear of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2. Figure 6 on page 12 shows the location of the ac and dc LEDs. Chapter 1. SAN Volume Controller overview...
Figure 6. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 ac and dc LEDs External connectors on the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 The external connectors consist of PCI slots, fibre-channel, Ethernet, and serial ports, and the power supply.
Serial connection Ethernet port 2 Ethernet port 1 Figure 8 shows the type of connector that is located on the power supply assembly. The connector enables you to connect the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 to the power source from the uninterruptible power supply. Neutral Ground Live...
Figure 12. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 external connectors Power supply Fibre-channel port 4 Serial connection Fibre-channel port 3 Fibre-channel port 2 Fibre-channel port 1 Ethernet port 2 IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 14 provides a view of the rear of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4. Figure 14. The physical port numbers for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 Figure 15 provides a view of the rear of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2. Figure 15. The physical port numbers for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 The physical port numbers identify fibre-channel cards and cable connections when you perform service tasks.
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The WWPNs are in the form 5005076801QXXXXX, where XXXXX is as previously stated and Q is related to the port number as follows: Port Value of Q IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Controller cluster with the redundant ac-power switch feature. The four-node cluster consists of two I/O groups: v I/O group 0 contains nodes A and B v I/O group 1 contains nodes C and D IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 17. A four-node SAN Volume Controller cluster with the redundant ac-power switch feature 1 I/O group 0 2 SAN Volume Controller node A 3 2145 UPS-1U A 4 SAN Volume Controller node B 5 2145 UPS-1U B 6 I/O group 1 7 SAN Volume Controller node C 8 2145 UPS-1U C 9 SAN Volume Controller node D...
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In this example, only two redundant ac-power switch units are used, and each power switch powers one node in each I/O group. However, for maximum redundancy, use one redundant ac-power switch to power each node in the cluster. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
The uninterruptible power supply contains a power sensor to monitor the supply and a battery to provide power until an orderly shutdown of the system can be performed. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 use the 2145 UPS-1U. 2145 UPS-1U...
UPS-1U was configured by the SAN Volume Controller Green Amber (see Green No errors; the 2145 Note 2) UPS-1U is not yet configured by the SAN Volume Controller IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
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Table 1. 2145 UPS-1U error indicators (continued) [1] Load2 [2] Load1 [3] Alarm [4] Battery Overload Power-on Buzzer Error condition Green Either on Amber Green Beeps for The ac power is over or off or under limit. The seconds uninterruptible power and then supply has switched to stops...
Power-on indicator The power-on indicator is displayed when the 2145 UPS-1U is functioning. When the power-on indicator is a steady green, the 2145 UPS-1U is active. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
On/off button The on/off button turns the power on or turns the power off to the 2145 UPS-1U. Turning on the 2145 UPS-1U After you connect the 2145 UPS-1U to the outlet, it remains in standby mode until you turn it on. Press and hold the on/off button until the power-on indicator is illuminated (approximately five seconds).
2 Network ports 3 Load segment receptacles 2145 UPS-1U power connector Figure 22 shows the power connector for the 2145 UPS-1U. Neutral Ground Live Figure 22. Power connector IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Uninterruptible power-supply environment requirements An uninterruptible power-supply environment requires that certain specifications for the physical site of the SAN Volume Controller must be met. 2145 UPS-1U environment All SAN Volume Controller models are supported with the 2145 UPS-1U. 2145 UPS-1U specifications The following tables describe the physical characteristics of the 2145 UPS-1U.
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39M5165 People’s Republic of China 2.8 m (9 ft) GB 2099.1 39M5206 Denmark 2.8 m (9 ft) DK2-5a 39M5130 Israel 2.8 m (9 ft) SI 32 39M5172 IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
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Connection type (attached plug designed for 200 - 240 V ac Country or region Length input) Part number Liechtenstein, Switzerland 2.8 m (9 ft) IEC 60884 Stnd. 39M5158 Sheet 416534?2 (CH Type 12) Thailand 2.8 m (9 ft) NEMA 6-15P 39M5095 Chapter 3.
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Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware. The following topics describe the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware installation tasks in the order that they should be performed. Note: If you are adding a new I/O group to an existing SAN Volume Controller cluster, there is no need to turn off the existing, operating cluster nodes.
Labeling the cables You must label each end of the two redundant ac-power switch input-power cables before you connect the input-power cables to the redundant ac-power switch. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
2. Position the four “C” clips in the rack’s mounting bar, as shown in Figure 25 on page 34. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
4. Verify that the redundant ac-power switch power cables are tidy. Ensure that they do not obstruct other equipment and that they are tied in place where necessary. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Complete the following steps to install the 2145 UPS-1U: 1. Install the support rails for the 2145 UPS-1U. 2. Install the 2145 UPS-1U in the rack. 3. Install the 2145 UPS-1U cable-retention bracket. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
Front Rear Figure 28. Adjusting the rail depth on the 2145 UPS-1U 1 Assembly wing nuts IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Installing the 2145 UPS-1U in the rack After you have completed the preparation procedures, you are ready to install the 2145 UPS-1U in the rack. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
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2. At the front of the 2145 UPS-1U, install the two mounting screws (M6x10) 1 as shown in Figure 31 on page 39. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 32. Removing the 2145 UPS-1U front panel 4. Remove the protective label from the internal battery connector (shown in Figure 33 on page 40). Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
( 1 in Figure 35 on page 41). The 2145 UPS-1U is in standby mode, so all indicators are off. It is recommended that each 2145 UPS-1U for an I/O group is connected to a different power source. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
SAN Volume Controller has been connected to this 2145 UPS-1U and turned on. 9. Repeat all of these steps to install additional 2145 UPS-1U units. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
5. Secure the bracket in place with one screw on each side, as shown in Figure 38. Figure 38. 2145 UPS-1U power cable-retention bracket IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
2. Put your index finger against the side of the latch-lever, in Figure 39, and put your thumb against the front of the latch-lock Figure 39. Retracting the latch-lock carrier Latch-lever Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
(Figure 41) toward the front of the rail until it stops. The rail is now at its shortest adjustment. Figure 41. Opening the back latch-lock carrier assembly Latch-lever IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Important: Ensure that the locating pins are fully extended through the front rail bracket. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
To avoid any hazard from the rack tipping forward when devices are installed, observe all safety precautions for the rack into which you are installing the device. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
1. At the back of the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4, plug the combined power and serial cable into the power connector . See Figure 44 on page 48. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
ATTENTION CONNECT ONLY IBM SAN VOLUME CONTROLLERS TO THESE OUTLETS. SEE SAN VOLUME CONTROLLER INSTALLATION GUIDE. Figure 44. Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 power cable to the 2145 UPS-1U Fibre-channel ports Power connector Serial connector Ethernet ports Main power connector...
2145-8F2 to the SAN and to the Ethernet network, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 1 in Figure 47 on page 50 or Figure 48 on page 50. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
Verifying the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 installation You must verify the SAN Volume Controller installation after the installation has completed. IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller: Models 2145-8F2 and 2145-8F4 Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 50 on page 52 shows how the node number is Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Troubleshooting Guide to repair the fault. 10. If you are installing a SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 node, go to step 16. If you are installing a SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 node, go to step 11.
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Controller Software Installation and Configuration Guide to create, if necessary, a new SAN Volume Controller cluster and to add the nodes into a SAN Volume Controller cluster. Chapter 4. Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 or the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 hardware...
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Read Me First pamphlet 38 operator-information panel support rails rear panel indicators release latch 6 2145 UPS-1U 36 SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 9 overview 1 SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2 43 SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 8 product characteristics 2 SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F4 43...
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