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  • Page 1: Quick Installation Guide

    IBM Storwize V5000 Quick Installation Guide GI13-2861-05...
  • Page 2 The general information in “Notices” on page 45 v The information in the “Safety and environmental notices” on page ix v The information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide (provided on a DVD) This edition replaces GI13-2861-04.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    . xvi Appendix A. Accessibility features for Handling static-sensitive devices . . xvii Storwize V5000 ... 41 Environmental notices . . xviii Appendix B. Where to find the About this guide ..xix Statement of Limited Warranty .
  • Page 4 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Figures

    Figures Rear view of a Storwize V5000 control enclosure 6 Inserting the enclosure . . 17 Data ports in the rear of the Storwize V5000 Connecting the SAS cables . 19 control enclosure . SAS cable connectors . . 20...
  • Page 6 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Tables

    Tables IBM websites for help, services, and Steps for different installation scenarios information . . xix Storwize V5000 enclosures . Storwize V5000 library . . xx Selecting bracket pins for your rack . 15 IBM documentation and related websites Default user name and password for the...
  • Page 8 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety And Environmental Notices

    A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious personal injury. (D002) 2. Locate the IBM Systems Safety Notices with the user publications that were provided with the Storwize V5000 hardware.

  • Page 10: Caution Notices For The Storwize V5000

    “Labels” section. Note: You can find and download the current IBM System Safety Notices by searching for Publication number G229-9054 in the IBM Publications Center.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery. Do not: Throw or immerse into water, heat to more than 100°C (212°F), repair or disassemble. (C003) CAUTION: > _ 33.6-46.3 kg (74-102 lbs) 46.3-61.7 kg (102-136 lbs) 61.7-100 kg (136-220 lbs) The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb).
  • Page 12 CAUTION: CAUTION regarding IBM provided VENDOR LIFT TOOL: v Operation of LIFT TOOL by authorized personnel only v LIFT TOOL intended for use to assist, lift, install, remove units (load) up into rack elevations. It is not to be used loaded transporting over major ramps nor as a replacement for such designated tools like pallet jacks, walkies, fork trucks and such related relocation practices.
  • Page 13 v Do not operate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. v Do not support ladder against LIFT TOOL. v Tipping hazard. Do not push or lean against load with raised platform. v Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step. No riders. v Do not stand on any part of lift.

  • Page 14: Danger Notices For Storwize V5000

    (R002) Danger notices for Storwize V5000 Ensure that you are familiar with the danger notices for Storwize V5000. Use the reference numbers in parentheses at the end of each notice (for example, D005) to find the matching translated notice in IBM Systems Safety Notices.
  • Page 15 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v If IBM supplied a power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.

  • Page 16: Special Caution And Safety Notices

    . (R010) Special caution and safety notices This information describes special safety notices that apply to the Storwize V5000. These notices are in addition to the standard safety notices supplied and address specific issues relevant to the equipment provided.

  • Page 17: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    v Do not perform any action that causes a hazard or makes the equipment unsafe. v Before you start the device, ensure that other personnel are not in a hazardous position. v Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the unit.

  • Page 18: Environmental Notices

    Environmental notices The IBM Systems Environmental Notices contains all of the required environmental notices for IBM Systems products in English and other languages. The IBM Systems Environmental Notices (http://ibm.co/1fBgWFI) includes statements on limitations, product information, product recycling and disposal, battery information, flat panel display, refrigeration and water-cooling systems, external power supplies, and safety data sheets.

  • Page 19: About This Guide

    Support for IBM System Storage and IBM TotalStorage products www.ibm.com/support/ Each PDF publication in the Table 2 on page xx library is also available in the IBM Knowledge Center by clicking the number in the “Order number” column: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013, 2015...

  • Page 20: Ibm Publications Center

    Adobe website: www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html IBM Publications Center The IBM Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material. The IBM Publications Center website offers customized search functions to help you find the publications that you need. You can view or download publications at no charge.

  • Page 21: Sending Your Comments

    Before calling for support, be sure to have your IBM Customer Number available. If you are in the US or Canada, you can call 1 (800) IBM SERV for help and service. From other parts of the world, see http://www.ibm.com/planetwide for the number that you can call.
  • Page 22 If you call from somewhere other than the US or Canada, you must choose the software orhardware option when calling for assistance. Choose the software option if you are uncertain if the problem involves the Storwize V5000 software or hardware. Choose the hardware option only if you are certain the problem solely involves the Storwize V5000 hardware.When calling IBM for service regarding the...
  • Page 23 Purchasing the IBM Support Line offering gives you access to this professional advice while deploying your system, and in the future.
  • Page 24 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 1. Before You Begin The Installation

    Important information: v This guide presumes that you have read the planning information regarding your physical environment that is available from the IBM Knowledge Center for Storwize V5000. v Ensure that any cables that you are supplying are available for installation.

  • Page 26: Enclosure

    29 existing system” on page 38 Complete these steps for each expansion enclosure that you add. Complete these steps for each control enclosure and expansion enclosure that you add. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 Be familiar with the following information v See “Caution notices for the Storwize V5000” on page x and “Danger notices for Storwize V5000” on page xiv for a summary of the situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. Before installing, read and understand the following caution and danger statements.

  • Page 28: Tools Needed

    Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: – If IBM supplied a power cord(s), connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.

  • Page 29: Reviewing Your Packing Slip

    __ v Control enclosure or expansion enclosure (Table 6): Table 6. Storwize V5000 enclosures. Machine type / Warranty Description model 2077-12C 1 year IBM Storwize V5000 12-slot Control Enclosure for 3.5-inch drives 2077-12E 1 year IBM Storwize V5000 12-slot Expansion Enclosure for 3.5-inch drives 2077-24C 1 year IBM Storwize V5000 24-slot Control Enclosure for 2.5-inch...

  • Page 30: Identify The Hardware Components

    Identify the hardware components The following graphics identify the hardware components and port locations for the control enclosure and expansion enclosure on Storwize V5000 systems. Control enclosure components Figure 1 shows the rear view of a control enclosure and identifies the location of the power supply units and node canisters.

  • Page 31: Data Ports In The Rear Of The Storwize V5000

    Figure 2 shows the rear view of a Storwize V5000 control enclosure and identifies the location of the ports. Figure 2. Data ports in the rear of the Storwize V5000 control enclosure 1 USB ports. Each canister has two USB ports. One port is used during installation.

  • Page 32: Control Enclosure

    Figure 3. Control enclosure support rails of a Storwize V5000 system Expansion enclosure components Figure 4 shows the location of the power supply units and expansion canisters. 1 Expansion canisters 2 Power supply units Figure 4. Rear view of a Storwize V5000 expansion enclosure Figure 5 on page 9 shows the LEDs and SAS port locations from the rear view of an expansion canister.

  • Page 33: Sas Ports And Leds In Rear View Of A Storwize

    Figure 5. SAS ports and LEDs in rear view of a Storwize V5000 expansion canister Each canister has two SAS ports that are numbered 1 on the left and 2 on the right. Port 1 is always used. Port 2 is used only if this is not the last enclosure in the chain.
  • Page 34 Miscellaneous hardware The USB flash drive (Figure 7) is packaged with the publications and contains the initialization tool for completing the initial system configuration. Figure 7. USB flash drive Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Verify Environmental Requirements

    The environmental and electrical requirements for the physical site must be met to ensure that your system works reliably. Before installing a Storwize V5000 system, you must verify that adequate space in a suitable rack is available. You must also ensure that the requirements for power and environmental conditions are met.
  • Page 36 Add the third expansion enclosure directly below the first. v Add the fourth expansion directly above the second, and so on. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2. Installing The Hardware

    Attach the circle end of the spring around the stud on the rail. (See Figure 9 on page 14.) b. Pulling on the spring, attach the hook end of the spring to the tab on the rail. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013, 2015...

  • Page 38: Installing The Rail Spring

    (2U) of space in the rack into which you want to install the support rails. Figure 10 shows two rack units with the front mounting holes identified. Figure 10. Hole locations in the front of the rack 1 Upper rail mounting bracket pin 2 Lower rail mounting bracket pin Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Opening The Hinge Brackets

    3 Rack mounting screw hole 5. Ensure that the appropriate bracket pins are installed in the front and rear bracket of each rail. Each rail comes with four medium pins preinstalled (two in the front bracket and two in the rear bracket). Large and small pins are provided separately.

  • Page 40: Closing Hinge Brackets And Installing Rear

    12. Secure the rear of the rail to the rear rack flange with an M5 screw. (See Figure 12.) 13. Repeat the steps to secure the opposite rail to the rack cabinet. 14. Repeat the procedure to install rails for each additional enclosure. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Installing The Enclosures

    Installing the enclosures Following your enclosure location plan, install the control enclosure (and optionally, one or more expansion enclosures). About this task CAUTION: v To lift and install the enclosure into the rack requires at least two people. v Load the rack from the bottom up to ensure rack stability. Empty the rack from the top down.

  • Page 42: Connecting Sas Cables To Expansion Enclosures

    1 of the left expansion canister in the first expansion enclosure. b. Connect SAS port 4 of the right node canister in the control enclosure to SAS port 1 of the right expansion canister in the first expansion enclosure. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Sas Cabling Guidelines

    Figure 14. Connecting the SAS cables 2. To add a second expansion chain to the control enclosure, use the supplied SAS cables to connect the control enclosure to the expansion enclosure at rack position 2, as shown in Figure 14 . a.
  • Page 44 2 of canister 2. v Ensure that cables are installed in an orderly way to reduce the risk of cable damage when replaceable units are removed or inserted. v Arrange your cables to provide access to: Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Sas Cables

    – USB ports. USB port access is required when you use a USB flash drive to configure the system. – The enclosures themselves. Access is required to the hardware for servicing and for two or more people to safely remove and replace components. Figure 16.

  • Page 46: Connecting Ethernet Cables To Node Canisters

    Connecting Fibre Channel cables to a 10 Gbps iSCSI-FCoE 2-port host interface adapter If your Storwize V5000 system has 10 Gbps iSCSI-FCoE 2-port host interface adapters installed, you can use Fibre Channel cables to connect them to your 10 Gbps Ethernet or FCoE SAN.

  • Page 47: Example Configuration With Two Pairs Of Cables Connected To 10 Gbps Iscsi-Fcoe 2-Port Host Interface Adapters

    Note: The fibre cables are connected in pairs. Both canisters must have the same number of cables connected. Procedure To install the cables, complete the following steps. 1. Identify the correct pair of fibre cables for the Ethernet ports that are labeled 3 in the left canister and the right canister.

  • Page 48: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables To A Fibre Channel Host Interface Adapter

    Connecting Fibre Channel cables to a Fibre Channel host interface adapter If your Storwize V5000 system has 8 Gbps Fibre Channel 4-port host interface adapters installed, you can use Fibre Channel cables to connect them to your Fibre Channel SAN.

  • Page 49: Connecting A Control Enclosure To A Host

    Connecting a control enclosure to a host When you install a control enclosure, you can connect it to a host with SAS cables. You can use onboard host SAS ports on some models or an optional SAS host interface adapter. Note that onboard SAS host ports are not available on all system models.

  • Page 50: Example Configuration With Two Sas Cables Per Canister

    To install the cables, complete the following steps. 1. Connect the required number of SAS cables. Refer to the “Planning” section of the IBM Knowledge Center for instructions on determining the number of cables required. Note: When you connect cables to the SAS ports on the left side of the node canister, each host must be connected to both canisters.

  • Page 51: Powering On The System

    Powering on the system After you install all hardware components, you must power on the system and check its status. About this task Attention: Do not power on the system with any open bays or slots. v Every unused drive bay must be occupied by a filler panel. v Filler panels must be installed in all empty host interface adapter slots.

  • Page 52: Node Canister Leds

    The canister is ready with no critical errors when Power is illuminated, Status is flashing, and Fault is off. If a canister is not ready, refer to the “Procedure: Understanding the system status using the LEDs” topic in “Troubleshooting”. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3. Configuring The System

    Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 11 and Microsoft Edge v Google Chrome 54 IBM supports higher versions of the browsers if the vendors do not remove or disable function that the product relies upon. For browser levels higher than the versions that are certified with the product, customer support accepts usage-related ©...
  • Page 54 If a problem is identified in the product, defects are accepted. If a problem is identified with the browser, IBM might investigate potential solutions or work-arounds that the client can implement until a permanent solution becomes available.
  • Page 55 For Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 11 and Microsoft Edge running on Microsoft Windows 10, cookies are enabled by default and require no additional configuration. For Mozilla Firefox: a. On the menu bar in the Firefox browser window, click Tools > Options. b.

  • Page 56: User Name And Password For System Initialization

    The default user name and password for the initialization GUI are listed in the following table. Table 8. Default user name and password for the initialization GUI User name Password superuser passw0rd Note: The 0 character in the password is the number zero, not the letter O. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Initializing The System With A Microsoft Windows Computer

    Initializing the system with a Microsoft Windows computer To initialize a new system with a Microsoft Windows computer, use the initialization tool that was shipped with your order. Before you begin v Begin this procedure after you have installed all the enclosures, drives and other options you have purchased.
  • Page 58 Note: The 0 character in the password is a zero, not the letter O. 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin setting up your system. Note: The other options that are available in the initialization tool are used to recover the service IP address or the superuser password. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Initializing The System With An Apple Macintosh Computer

    Initializing the system with an Apple Macintosh computer To initialize a new system with an Apple Macintosh computer, use the initialization tool that was shipped with your order. Before you begin v Begin this procedure after you have installed all the enclosures, drives and other options you have purchased.
  • Page 60 Note: The 0 character in the password is a zero, not the letter O. 11. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin setting up your system. Note: The other options in the initialization tool are used to reset the service IP address or the superuser password. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Initializing The System With A Linux Computer

    Initializing the system with a Linux computer To initialize a new system with a Linux computer, use the initialization tool that was shipped with your order. Before you begin v Begin this procedure after you have installed all the enclosures, drives and other options you have purchased.

  • Page 62: Adding An Expansion Enclosure To An Existing System

    The management GUI requires a supported web browser (see “Checking your web browser settings for the management GUI” on page 29). Note: When you add a control enclosure, do not use the initialization tool or the USB flash drive. Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 Procedure To add a control enclosure to an existing system, complete the following steps. 1. Install support rails for the new enclosure. 2. Install the new enclosure in the rack. 3. Connect the canisters to the storage area network. Use Fibre Channel cables to connect the SAN to a 10 Gbps iSCSI-FCoE 2-port host interface adapter (see “Connecting Fibre Channel cables to a 10 Gbps iSCSI-FCoE 2-port host interface adapter”...
  • Page 64 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Appendix A. Accessibility Features For Storwize V5000

    You can use keys or key combinations to perform operations and initiate menu actions that can also be done through mouse actions. You can navigate the Storwize V5000 online documentation from the keyboard by using the shortcut keys for your browser or screen-reader software. See your browser or screen-reader software Help for a list of shortcut keys that it supports.
  • Page 66 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Appendix B. Where To Find The Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Storwize V5000 IBM Knowledge Center. The Statement of Limited Warranty is included (in hardcopy form) with your product. It can also be ordered from IBM (see Table 2 on page xx for the part number). © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013, 2015...
  • Page 68 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 70 The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM product and use of those websites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you provide in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 71: Trademarks

    IBM, therefore, cannot guarantee or imply reliability, serviceability, or function of these programs. The sample programs are provided "AS IS", without warranty of any kind. IBM shall not be liable for any damages arising out of your use of the sample programs.

  • Page 72: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors, or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 73: People's Republic Of China Class A Statement

    Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden. EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte müssen mit folgendem Warnhinweis versehen werden: “Warnung: Dieses ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A.

  • Page 74: Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement

    Taiwan Class A compliance statement Taiwan Contact Information This topic contains the product service contact information for Taiwan. IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd., Taipei Taiwan Tel: 0800-016-888 Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class A...

  • Page 75: Korean Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Statement

    European Community contact: IBM Technical Regulations Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569 Tele: 0049 (0)711 785 1176 Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283 Email: mailto: tjahn @ de.ibm.com Taiwan Contact Information This topic contains the product service contact information for Taiwan. Notices...
  • Page 76 IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd., Taipei Taiwan Tel: 0800-016-888 Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Index

    People's Republic of China, electronic Federal Communications Commission host interface card emission statement 49 (FCC) 47 Fibre Channel 4-port 24 power cords 27 Germany 48 powering on the system 27 Industry Canada 48 publications accessing 41 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013, 2015...
  • Page 78 50 technical assistance xxi trademarks 47 USB flash drive initializing the system Apple Macintosh 35 Linux 37 Microsoft Windows 33 locating 10 user name 32 web browsers configuring 29 requirements 29 websites xx Storwize V5000: Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 80 IBM® Printed in USA GI13-2861-05...

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