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Storwize V5010E and Storwize V5030E
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  • Page 1 IBM Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide Storwize V5010E and Storwize V5030E and expansion enclosures...
  • Page 2 • The information in the “Safety and environmental notices” on page xiii • The information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide (provided on a DVD) This edition applies to version 8, release 3, modification 1, and to all subsequent modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Figures........................v Tables........................ix Compliance standards..................xi Safety and environmental notices............... xiii Safety notices and labels.......................... xiii Caution notices for the system......................xiv Danger notices for the system ......................xvii Special caution and safety notices......................xviii General safety............................ xviii Handling static-sensitive devices......................xix Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089- CORE..............................xix Environmental notices..........................xx...
  • Page 4 Installing or replacing the top cover....................48 Installing or replacing a 5U expansion enclosure in a rack ..............49 Installing or replacing the cable-management arm................51 Removing and installing a SAS cable....................53 Connecting the 5U expansion enclosures................... 55 Powering on the 5U expansion enclosure................... 57 Powering off the 5U expansion enclosure...................

  • Page 5: Figures

    Figures 1. Front view of the control enclosures......................1 2. Example of the system as a RAID storage system..................3 3. Rack space requirements for the 5U expansion enclosure............... 10 4. Storwize V5010E control enclosure......................15 5. Storwize V5030E control enclosure......................15 6.
  • Page 6 24. Releasing the 5U expansion enclosure cover ..................42 25. Removing the 5U expansion enclosure cover..................42 26. Support rails.............................. 42 27. Detaching the inner rail section........................ 43 28. Screw locations to attach the inner rail to the enclosure................ 43 29.
  • Page 7 49. Attach the support rail connector of the upper CMA to the right support rail........52 50. Comparing the location of the components of the CMA assemblies............53 51. Correct orientation for SAS cable connectors..................54 52. Example of SAS cables routed through the cable management arms............ 54 53.
  • Page 8 74. Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS cable......................... 71 75. Routing the power cables through the cable retainer................72 76. Expansion canister LEDs...........................72 77. Node canister LEDs........................... 73 78. Storwize V5010E technician port......................79 79. Storwize V5030E technician port......................79 viii...
  • Page 9 Tables 1. IBM websites for help, services, and information..................xxi 2. Storwize V5000E library..........................xxi 3. IBM websites for help, services, and information..................xxii 4. Control enclosure models..........................2 5. Supported expansion enclosures......................... 3 6. System communications types........................4 7. Power specifications per power supply......................6 8.
  • Page 10 24. Weight of expansion enclosure parts....................... 34 25. Weight of expansion enclosure drives......................34 26. Weight of an enclosure with 92 SAS drives....................35 27. Enclosure weight as FRUs are installed....................35 28. Example combinations of supported SAS chains and expansion enclosures.........56 29.

  • Page 11: Compliance Standards

    Regulatory Model ID (RMID) or Machine Type - Models (MT-Ms) may also be used to supplement identification (ID) for worldwide (WW) co-compliance filings or registrations with regulatory bodies. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2019, 2020...
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  • Page 13: Safety And Environmental Notices

    Note: You can find and download the current IBM System Safety Notices by searching for Publication number G229-9054 in the IBM Publications Center. The following notices and statements are used in IBM documents. They are listed in order of decreasing severity of potential hazards.

  • Page 14: Caution Notices For The System

    CAUTION: A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or minor personal injury. (C001) 2. After you download the IBM System Safety Notices document, open it. 3. Under the language, find the matching identification number. Review the topics about the safety notices to ensure that you are in compliance.
  • Page 15 CAUTION: CAUTION regarding IBM provided VENDOR LIFT TOOL: • Operation of LIFT TOOL by authorized personnel only • 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 16 • Ensure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet during movement. • Do not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees. • When the rack cabinet is in the new location, complete the following steps: xvi IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Danger Notices For The System

    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 18: Special Caution And Safety Notices

    General safety When you service the Storwize V5000E , follow general safety guidelines. Use the following general rules to ensure safety to yourself and others. • Observe good housekeeping in the area where the devices are kept during and after maintenance.

  • Page 19: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE The following comments apply to IBM storage devices that have been designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE. The equipment is suitable for installation at: •...

  • Page 20: Environmental Notices

    Environmental notices This information contains all the required environmental notices for IBM Systems products in English and other languages. The IBM Systems Environmental Notices information 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 21: About This Guide

    IBM Redbooks publications http://www.redbooks.ibm.com Publications in the IBM Knowledge Center Each PDF publication in the library is available in the IBM Knowledge Center by clicking the title in the "Link to PDF" column: Table 2. Storwize V5000E library Title Description...

  • Page 22: Related Websites

    Help and service Before you call 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 23 Also, some documents are available through the IBM Publications Center. Sign up for the Support Line Offering If you have questions about how to use and configure the machine, sign up for the IBM Support Line offering to get a professional answer.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 1. System Overview

    Each Storwize V5000E system is a virtualizing RAID storage system. Storwize V5010E and Storwize V5030E system models are available. IBM Spectrum Virtualize software IBM Storwize V5000E system is built with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software, which is part of the IBM ™ Spectrum Storage family.

  • Page 26: Control Enclosure Models

    – Compressed volumes to consolidate storage using data reduction pools – Data Reduction pools with deduplication In addition, Storwize V5010E and Storwize V5030E systems support the expansion enclosures that are listed in Table 5 on page 3. 2 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 3.5-inch drives 2072-E92 Figure 2 on page 3 shows an example of a Storwize V5000E system as a traditional RAID storage system. The internal drives are configured into arrays. Volumes are created from those arrays. Figure 2. Example of the system as a RAID storage system The two node canisters are known as an I/O group.
  • Page 28 SCSI (SAS) interface adapter. migration of external storage data to the system. In the management GUI, select Pools > Storage Migration > New Migration to start the storage migration wizard. 4 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2. Environmental Requirements

    Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. (R001 part 2 of 2) Important: In addition, remember the following guidelines: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2019, 2020...

  • Page 30: Power Rating Examples For Control Enclosures And Drives

    Conduct your own testing to determine specific measurements for your environment. Table 8 on page 6 shows examples of the power ratings of Storwize V5000E systems with different drive configurations.

  • Page 31: Power Rating Examples For 2U Expansion Enclosures

    900 GB SAS 256 K 10 KPM 2.5- inch Table 9 on page 7 shows examples of the power ratings of Storwize V5000E expansion enclosures with different drive configurations. Table 9. Power rating examples for 2U expansion enclosures Expansion enclosure...

  • Page 32: Temperature Requirements

    (-40° F to 140° F) Physical characteristics Table 12 on page 8 summarizes the dimension and weight information for the Storwize V5000E control and expansion enclosures. Ensure that the rack has enough available space to support each type of enclosure.
  • Page 33 Table 12. Enclosure physical characteristics (continued) Enclosure type Model Height Width Depth Maximum weight Drive ready Fully (without configured drives) (with drives) Expansion Storwize 8.7 cm (3.4 in) 48.3 cm (19.0 55.6 cm (21.9 16.4 kg (36.1 26.7 kg (58.9 enclosure (12 V5000E LFF drive slots)

  • Page 34: Enclosure Clearances

    See IBM Knowledge Center for details about your system. Acoustical noise emissions Table 14 on page 10 provides the acoustical specifications for Storwize V5000E systems. The noise emission level that is stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in decibels, for a random sample of enclosures.
  • Page 35 Throughput loss for all drives of the measurements in enclosure with same type within performance no external vibration. profile. Support rail specifications Table 18 on page 12 provides the supported depth of the rack for each Storwize V5000E system. Chapter 2. Environmental requirements 11...
  • Page 36 Table 18. Supported rack depth Rack Supported depth Standard, 19-inch 69.0 cm to 75.0 cm 12 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. Before You Begin The Installation

    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 38: Reviewing Your Packing Slip

    __ – Two rails (right and left assembly) __ – Two rail springs __ – Two sets of rail-mount screws and alternative rail-mount pins (large and small) for non-IBM racks 14 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Identify The Hardware Components

    __ • Two power cords for connection to rack-mounted power distribution units __ • Drive bay blanking plates (installed in the enclosure) Options applicable to control enclosures __ • Fibre Channel cables __ • SAS cables __ • Drives __ • Power cords for connection to wall sockets Identify the hardware components Before you install your system, review and identify the hardware components and port locations for the control enclosure and expansion enclosure on the system.

  • Page 40: Direct Current Power Supply Units

    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 41 • The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate. •...

  • Page 42: Dc Power Supply Unit Connectors And Indicators

    For details, see “Powering on the system” on page 72. Table 19. DC power supply LED indicators Name Label Color State Description Input Green OFF No input power detected. status DC input power detected. 18 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 Use the supplied cables to connect the DC PSUs to the power sources. Use only the IBM supplied DC power cable (IBM part number 00AR087) to connect the unit to a DC power source.

  • Page 44: Verify Environmental Requirements

    This guide assumes that you have completed the physical planning for the environment of your system. If you have not done the environmental planning for your system, see the "Physical installation planning" topic in the IBM Knowledge Center for Storwize V5000E . Review enclosure location guidelines Before you install the enclosures, you must be familiar with these enclosure location guidelines.
  • Page 45 • Storwize V5030E systems can support two chains and each chain can support up to 10 expansion enclosures. • If a rack is to be only partially filled, install the enclosures low enough for the rack to remain stable and enable easy access to the enclosures for servicing.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 4. Installing The System Hardware

    To install the support rails for an enclosure, complete the following steps. 1. Locate the enclosure rails (Figure 9 on page 24). The rail assembly consists of two rails that must be installed in the rack cabinet. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2019, 2020...

  • Page 48: Installing The Rail Spring

    3. Working at the front of the rack cabinet, identify the two standard rack units (2U) of space in the rack into which you want to install the support rails. Figure 11 on page 25 shows two rack units with the front mounting holes identified. 24 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Figure 11. Hole locations in the front of the rack • Upper rail-mounting bracket pin • Lower rail-mounting bracket pin • Rack mounting screw hole 4. 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).
  • Page 50 9. On the front of the rail, press the two bracket pins into the holes in the rack flanges. 10. Close the front hinge bracket to secure the rail to the rack cabinet flange. Figure 13 on page 26 shows an example. 26 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing Enclosures

    11. Repeat step “2” on page 24 through step “10” on page 26 to secure the opposite rail to the rack cabinet. 12. Repeat the procedure to install rails for each additional control enclosure. Installing enclosures Following your enclosure location plan, install the control enclosure (and optionally, one or more expansion enclosures).

  • Page 52: Installing An 5U Expansion Enclosure

    9. Connect the SAS expansion enclosures to the system. You will need the following items: • Three or more persons or a lifting device to support the enclosure • Box cutter 28 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Safety Notices And Considerations

    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. DANGER: DANGER: Serious injury or death can occur if loaded lift tool falls over or if a heavy load falls off the lift tool.
  • Page 54 – Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the rack cabinet below the 32U level. • If the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet from the suite. 30 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 • If the rack cabinet you are relocating was supplied with removable outriggers they must be reinstalled before the cabinet is relocated. • Inspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards. • Verify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
  • Page 56 Keep riser tilt option flat at all times except for final minor adjustment when needed. • Do not stand under overhanging load. • Do not use on uneven surface, incline or decline (major ramps). • Do not stack loads. (C048, part 1 of 2) 32 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Weight Considerations: 5U Expansion Enclosure

    • Do not operate while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not support ladder against LIFT TOOL. • Tipping hazard. Do not push or lean against load with raised platform. • Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step. No riders. •...

  • Page 58: Weight Of Expansion Enclosure Parts

    1.92 TB 2.5-inch tier 1 flash drive 0.224 0.494 3.84 TB 2.5-inch tier 1 flash drive 0.224 0.494 7.68 TB 2.5-inch tier 1 flash drive 0.224 0.494 15.36 TB 2.5-inch tier 1 flash drive 0.224 0.494 34 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 Weight increases as FRUs are installed The 5U expansion enclosure supports up to 92 SAS drives. As Table 26 on page 35 shows, substantial weight is added to the enclosure when all drives are installed. Table 26. Weight of an enclosure with 92 SAS drives Approximate weigh per unit Approximate extra weight Maximum...
  • Page 60 • 92 2.5-inch tier 1 flash drives 189.6 • Enclosure • Cover • Secondary expansion modules • Fascia • PSUs • Expansion canisters • Fan modules • Fan interface board • 92 2.5-inch hard disk drives 36 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Checklist: Unpacking And Installing The 5U Expansion Enclosure

    Table 27. Enclosure weight as FRUs are installed (continued) Enclosure assembly Approximate weight FRUs installed FRUs not installed 138.6 305.6 • Enclosure • Cover • Secondary expansion modules • Fascia • PSUs • Expansion canisters • Fan modules • Fan interface board •...
  • Page 62 7. Separate the inner section of the support rails and attach them to each side of the expansion enclosure, as described in steps “3” on page 43 through “5” on page 43 in “Installing the support rails ” on page 42. 38 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Identify The Hardware Components

    8. Attach the remaining sections of the support rails to the rack, as described in step “6” on page 43 in “Installing the support rails ” on page 42. 9. Move the mechanical lift to the front of the rack. Align the inner section of the rails with the mid section of the rails that are extending from the rack.

  • Page 64: Features On The Front Of The 5U Expansion Enclosure

    Figure 21. Features on the rear of the 5U expansion enclosure Power cable connector for PSU 2 Power cable retention clamps Fan module 40 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Removing The Top Cover

    Fan release latch Fan fault indicator Expansion canister SAS ports and indicators Expansion canister indicators Power cable connector for PSU 1 Support rails Figure 22 on page 41 shows the support rails for the expansion enclosure. The support rails are packaged separately from the expansion enclosure.

  • Page 66: Installing The Support Rails

    • When you select a rack location, ensure that the enclosure and its parts are easily accessible. Allow enough space for the lid to be easily removed and for internal components, such as drives and secondary expansion modules, to be serviced. 42 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 67 • When all components and drives are installed, the expansion enclosure is heavy. Install the support rails and enclosure at the lowest available position. Do not install the rails and enclosure above position U25 in the rack. 3. Remove the inner member of the rail. Push the tab ( ) and slide the middle rail member back, as shown in Figure 27 on page 43.

  • Page 68: Installing Or Replacing The Fascia

    The bottom 1U fascia covers both of the power supply units (PSUs) on the enclosure. As Figure 32 on page 45 shows, the fascias are independent; you can remove or replace one without having to remove or replace the other. 44 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 Figure 32. Fascia components on the expansion enclosure Note: When the expansion enclosure is shipped, the 4U and 1U fascia are not installed. You must install them as part of the initial installation process. Procedure Attach the front (4U) fascia 1.

  • Page 70: Installing Or Replacing A Drive

    A label on the enclosure cover (Figure 35 on page 47) shows the drive locations in the enclosure. The drive slots are numbered 1-14 from left to right and A-G from the back to the front of the enclosure. 46 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 71 Figure 35. Drive locations in a 5U expansion enclosure The drive slots must be populated sequentially, starting from the back-left corner position (slot 1, grid A1). Sequentially install the drive in the slots from left to right and back row to front. Always complete a full row before you install drives in the next row.

  • Page 72: Installing Or Replacing The Top Cover

    About this task To install or replace the top cover on the 5U expansion enclosure, complete the following steps. 48 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Installing Or Replacing A 5U Expansion Enclosure In A Rack

    Procedure 1. Carefully lower the cover and ensure that it is aligned correctly with the back of the enclosure, as shown in Figure 39 on page 49. Figure 39. Aligning the top cover 2. Push the cover release lever to the side ( ) as shown in Figure 40 on page 49.
  • Page 74 Figure 43 on page 50). 6. Tighten the locking thumb screws ( in Figure 43 on page 50) to secure the enclosure in the rack. 7. Reconnect power to the expansion enclosure. 50 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Installing Or Replacing The Cable-Management Arm

    Installing or replacing the cable-management arm Use these procedures to install the cable-management arm (CMA) for the 5U expansion enclosure. You can also use these procedures to replace a faulty CMA assembly. About this task As part of the initial installation of the 5U expansion enclosure, you must attach the CMA. You might also need to replace a faulty CMA with a new one from FRU stock.

  • Page 76: Attach The Support Rail Connector Of The Upper Cma To The Right Support Rail

    53 shows the upper and lower CMA assemblies as they are aligned to the support rails. The support rail connector of the upper CMA attaches to the right rail. The support rail connector of the lower CMA attaches to the left rail. 52 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 77: Removing And Installing A Sas Cable

    Figure 50. Comparing the location of the components of the CMA assemblies Inner connector on lower CMA Connector base on inner rail member Outer connector on lower CMA Connector base on outer rail member Support rail connector the lower CMA Connector base on outer rail member 5.
  • Page 78 For example, Figure 53 on page 55 shows the LEDs of expansion canister 1 on a 5U expansion enclosure. The SAS cable is successfully inserted in to port 1 (input); port 2 (output) does not contain a SAS cable. 54 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 79: Connecting The 5U Expansion Enclosures

    Note: When you insert SAS cables, ensure that the connector is oriented correctly to the node and expansion enclosure. • For Storwize V5000E control enclosures (and 2072-24F or 2072-12F expansion enclosures), the blue pull tab must be below the cable ( in Figure 55 on page 55).
  • Page 80 In addition, the location and orientation of the Input and Output SAS ports on the 2U and 5U SAS enclosures differs. Figure 56 on page 57 shows the SAS ports on the 2U and 5U expansion enclosures. 56 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Powering On The 5U Expansion Enclosure

    Figure 56. SAS port orientation on expansion enclosures Input SAS port Output SAS port Powering on the 5U expansion enclosure Use the following procedure to provide power to the 5U expansion enclosure as part of the initial installation process or after a service procedure. Before you begin Important: Before you connect the power cables to the rear of the enclosure, always check that the expansion enclosure is secured in the rack.

  • Page 82: Features On The Rear Of The 5U Expansion Enclosure

    Figure 60 on page 58) become active when the power is connected. Figure 60. Features on the rear of the 5U expansion enclosure Power cable connector for PSU 2 58 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Powering Off The 5U Expansion Enclosure

    Power cable retention clamps Fan module Fan release latch Fan fault indicator Expansion canister SAS ports and indicators Expansion canister indicators Power cable connector for PSU 1 4. Verify that the system recognizes the expansion enclosure. In the management GUI, view information about the system status and the expansion enclosure. •...

  • Page 84: Leds On The Front Of The Expansion Enclosure

    Each PSU has its own a set of LEDs, as shown in Figure 62 on page 60. Figure 62. LEDs on the front of a power supply unit Input power DC power Fault indicator 60 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 85: Led Indicators On Drives

    Table 30 on page 61 explains the function and status that is indicated by each of the LEDs. The power cords for each PSU are accessible from the rear of the expansion enclosure ( ), as shown in Figure 65 on page 62.

  • Page 86: Leds On The Back Of The Expansion Enclosure

    LEDs, as shown in Figure 66 on page 63. The LEDs provide status information about the expansion canister itself and the SAS connections. 62 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: Replaceable Units: 5U Expansion Enclosure

    Figure 66. LEDs on the back of the expansion canister Canister fault Canister status Canister power SAS link fault SAS link operational Canister release handles Table 33 on page 63 describes the values and meaning of each LED. Table 33. Expansion canister and SAS port LEDs Name Color State...

  • Page 88: Connecting 2U Expansion Enclosures To The Control Enclosure

    This task applies if you are installing one or more expansion enclosures. Table 35 on page 65 shows the number of SAS chains and enclosures that are supported by the system. 64 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Connecting The Sas Cables To A Storwize V5010E System

    Table 35. Summary of SAS chains and enclosures System Expansion Number of SAS Control Expansion Maximum ports chains enclosures per enclosures per Number of supported system chain Enclosures Storwize Port 1 only V5010E Storwize Port 1 and Port V5030E Each set of expansion enclosures is connected together sequentially through the IN and OUT SAS ports, forming a chain with a control enclosure at the end of the chain.

  • Page 90: Connecting The Sas Cables To A Storwize V5030E System

    3. If more expansion enclosures are installed, connect each one to the previous expansion enclosure in a chain; use two Mini SAS HD to Mini SAS HD cables, as shown in Figure 68 on page 66. 66 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 91: Sas Cabling Guidelines

    4. If two Storwize V5030E control enclosures are installed, repeat this cabling procedure on the second control enclosure and its expansion enclosures. SAS cabling guidelines When you connect SAS cables between expansion enclosures, you must follow guidelines to ensure that your configuration is valid.

  • Page 92: Connecting Ethernet Cables To The Node Canisters

    Connect Ethernet port 1 of each node canister in the system to the IP network that will provide a connection to the system management interfaces. Figure 70 on page 69 shows the Ethernet cabling and the ports on the back of a Storwize V5010E system. 68 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: Connecting The Ethernet Cables To A Storwize V5010E System

    Figure 70. Connecting the Ethernet cables to a Storwize V5010E system c) Optional: Connect Ethernet port 2 of each node canister in the system to a second IP network, as shown by the blue cable connection in Figure 70 on page 69. This second port can be used to provide a redundant connection to the system management interfaces;...

  • Page 94: Connecting Ethernet Cables To 25 Gbps Iscsi 2-Port Host Interface Adapters

    Fibre Channel SAN. Procedure Connect the required number of Fibre Channel cables to the node canisters in the control enclosure. Note: Both canisters must have the same number of cables connected. 70 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 95: Connecting A Control Enclosure To A Host

    To install the cables, complete the following steps. 1. Connect the required number of SAS cables. See the "Planning" section of the IBM Knowledge Center for instructions on determining the number of cables required. Chapter 4. Installing the system hardware 71...

  • Page 96: Powering On The System

    2. From the rear of the expansion enclosure, check the LEDs on each expansion canister (see Figure 76 on page 72). Figure 76. Expansion canister LEDs Power Status Fault 72 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 The canister is ready with no critical errors when Power is illuminated, Status is on, and Fault is off. If a canister is not ready, refer to the "Procedure: Understanding the system status using the LEDs" topic in "Troubleshooting". 3. Wait for all expansion canisters to finish powering on. 4.
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  • Page 99: Chapter 5. Configuring The System

    GUI pages. 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 and defect-related service requests.
  • Page 100 For Microsoft Internet Explorer, complete the following steps: a. In Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet Options. b. Click Privacy. Under Settings, move the slider to the bottom to allow all cookies. 76 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 101: User Name And Password For System Initialization

    c. Click OK. d. Refresh your browser. For Google Chrome, complete the following steps: a. On the menu bar in the Google Chrome browser window, click Settings. b. Click Show advanced settings. c. In the Privacy section, click Content settings. d.

  • Page 102: Initializing The System By Using The Technician Port

    On Storwize V5010E systems, the second onboard 1 Gbps Ethernet port is initially used as the technician port. Figure 78 on page 79 shows the location of the technician port ( ) on a node canister. 78 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 103: Configuring A System To Be Nebs-Compliant

    Figure 78. Storwize V5010E technician port Storwize V5030E systems have a dedicated technician port. Figure 79 on page 79 shows the location of the port ( ) on a node canister. Figure 79. Storwize V5030E technician port 4. Connect an Ethernet cable between the port of the personal computer that is configured in step “2” on page 78 and the technician port.

  • Page 104: Adding An Expansion Enclosure To An Existing System

    SAN. About this task The management GUI requires a supported web browser. (See “Checking your web browser settings for the management GUI” on page 75.) 80 IBM Storwize V5000E : Storwize V5000E Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 105 If the two control enclosures lose communication with each other, the quorum disk prevents both I/O groups from going offline. For more information, see the "Configuring quorum" topic in the IBM Knowledge Center. Chapter 5. Configuring the system 81...
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  • Page 107: Appendix A. Accessibility Features For The System

    See your browser or screen-reader software Help for a list of keyboard shortcuts that it supports. IBM and accessibility See the IBM Human Ability and Accessibility Center for more information about the commitment that IBM has to accessibility. ©...
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  • Page 109: Appendix B. Where To Find The Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Appendix B. Where to find the Statement of Limited Warranty The Statement of Limited Warranty is available in both hardcopy format and in the Storwize V5000E IBM Knowledge Center. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2019, 2020...
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  • Page 111: 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 112: Trademarks

    International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.

  • Page 113: Homologation Statement

    Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions. Electromagnetic compatibility notices The following Class A statements apply to IBM products and their features unless designated as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B in the feature information. When attaching a monitor to the equipment, you must use the designated monitor cable and any interference suppression devices that are supplied with the monitor.

  • Page 114: Japan Electronics And Information Technology Industries Association (Jeita) Notice

    Tel: 914-499-1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist: IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Relations Europe, Abteilung M456 IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany Tel: +49 800 225 5426 e-mail: Halloibm@de.ibm.com Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55032 Klasse A.

  • Page 115: Japan Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Notice

    Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice Korea Notice People's Republic of China Notice Russia Notice Taiwan Notice Notices 91...

  • Page 116: United States Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Notice

    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.

  • Page 117: Index

    Index Numerics 25 Gbps 2-port host interface card LEDs Ethernet cables 70 node canister 73 browsers, See web browsers management GUI adding an expansion enclosure 80 comments xxii configuration NEBS web browsers power and cabling xix settings 75 Network Equipment-Building System control enclosure power and cabling xix installing 27...
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  • Page 120 IBM® Part Number: 02YC278...

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