EMC CLARiiON CX4-960 Setup Manual

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Windows environment. Steps include: • Preparing your site, planning the network configuration, and verifying your environment • Connecting to a client and initializing the system • Readying every server that will connect to the storage system • Verifying the system and failover configurations If you do not already have a Powerlink® account, we strongly recom ...

Prepare the site Verify that your facility has the following: ❒ Adequate network support to provide each storage processor (SP) management port with a discrete Ethernet connection and IP address. ❒ Appropriate electrical wiring in place to accommodate your installation’s power cables. To support all of the storage system’s high-availability features, you must receive power from at least two separate circuits. Detailed technica ...

Plan network connections With your network administrator, determine the IP addresses and network parameters you plan to use with the storage system, and record the information on the following worksheet. You must have this information to set up and initialize the system. You manage the storage system through a dedicated LAN port on each storage processor. These ports must share a subnet with the host you use to initialize the system. ...

Plan network connections IPv4 management port information: SP A: IP address: ___________________ Subnet mask: _________ Gateway: _________ SP B: IP address: ___________________ Subnet mask: _________ Gateway: _________ NOTE: Do not use 128.221.1.248 through 128.221.1.255, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.1.2 for an IPv4 IP address. IPv6 management port information (manual configuration only): Global prefix: _____________________ G ...

Plan network connections Table 2: IPv4 addresses for iSCSI targets SP, slot, and port Logical port number Target Port IP address Subnet mask Gateway SP A, slot 4, port 0 SP A, slot 4, port 1 SP B, slot 4, port 0 SP B, slot 4, port 1 SP A, slot__ , port 0 SP A, slot__ , port 1 SP B, slot__ , port 0 SP B, slot__ , port 1 SP A, slot__ , port 0 SP A, slot__ , port 1 SP B, slot__ , port 0 SP B, slot__ , port 1 SP A, slot__ , port ...

Plan network connections Table 3: IP address for each iSCSI NIC or HBA port (iSCSI initiator) Server and port Initiator IP address Subnet mask Default gateway ...

Verify the environment Use the E-Lab Interoperability Navigator to make sure that EMC supports all the installed or intended components of your environment. Verify the storage-system configuration with the E-Lab Interoperability Navigator 1. From your web browser, go to the Powerlink site (http://Powerlink.EMC.com/) and log in. If you are not registered with Powerlink, you will need to register and create a username and password. 2. S ...

Verify the environment 6. Select the SOE and Software Wizard from the drop-down menu on the Wizards tab. 7. Provide the information that the wizard requests. The wizard generates a report listing all the PowerPath® versions compatible with your version of FLARE® software; if your PowerPath version is not listed, you will need to upgrade to a supported version. A separate one-sheet document that specifies the version of FLA ...

Install the storage-system hardware Verify your parts If your storage system was previously installed in a cabinet, go to "Connect the storage-system back-end ports" (page 21). We strongly recommend that you set up the base installation and confirm its error-free operation before adding more, optional DAE3 enclosures. SPE (front view) SPE (rear view) DAE (front view) DAE (rear view) Two standby power supplies (SPS) Power cords 1 per S ...

Install the storage-system hardware Verify your parts (continued) SPS serial (sense) cable 1 per SPS Service cable (save for troubleshooting) SFP-to-HSSCD2 cables to connect the SPE and DAEs (2 per back end bus) HSSDC2-to-HSSDC2 cables for connections between DAEs (2 per DAE). Rail kits (for installation in cabinet or rack) 1 per enclosure Phillips M5 x .8 x 12.7-mm panhead screws Flathead screws (6) F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F 1 2 ...

Install the storage-system hardware Install the storage-system hardware in a rack or cabinet If your storage-system hardware is already installed in a rack or cabinet, skip to "Connect the storage-system back-end ports" (page 21). For detailed instructions on installing your storage system hardware, refer to the EMC Rails and Enclosures CX4 Series Field Installation Guide (300-007-436) located on the Powerlink website. WARNIN ...

Install the storage-system hardware b. Install the rail kits. Installing the SPS rail kits c. Install the SPS tray in the cabinet and secure it to the mounting rails Securing the SPS tray to the mounting rails. EMC3461 SPS adjustable rail Right rear Screw (2) Alignment pin (2) Mounting rail Right front Mounting rail Screw (1) Rear Front EMC3463 Screws (2) each side Screws (2) each side ...

Install the storage-system hardware d. From the front of the cabinet, slide the SPS units onto the tray. Installing the SPS units onto the tray e. Use the SPS fastening bracket to secure the SPS to the front of the rack. Securing the fastening bracket Rear Front EMC3467 Rear Front EMC3469 SPS fastening bracket Screw (8) to SPSs ...

Install the storage-system hardware f. Tighten the captive screws on the rear of the SPS. Securing the SPS rear g. Install latch brackets and attach the bezel. Installing latch brackets and attaching the bezel EMC3480 Captive thumbscrews CL4219 ...

Install the storage-system hardware 2. Install the SPE directly above the SPS tray. a. Install the rail kits. Installing the SPE rail kits EMC3471 Right rear Screw (2) Alignment pin (2) Mounting rail Alignment pins Adjustable rail Right front Screw (2) Mounting rail ...

Install the storage-system hardware b. Slide the enclosure onto the rails from the front; make sure that the cutouts in the rear of the chassis fit into the tabs on the back of each rail. Inserting the SPE onto the rails c. Secure the SPE to the adjustable rails with three flathead screws on each side, as shown. Loosen the power supply captive screw to release the handle and gain access to the screw holes. Securing the chassi ...

Install the storage-system hardware e. Assemble the adapter flange and latch bracket and attach them to the cabinet as shown. Finally, snap on the front bezel. f. Press the front bezel onto the latch brackets at the front of the cabinet until it snaps into place, then lock the bezel with the key, as shown below. 3. Install the DAE-OS directly above the SPE. Be sure to match the DAE-OS and SPE serial numbers as indicated on th ...

Install the storage-system hardware a. Install the rail kits. Installing the DAE-OS rail kits EMC3452 Right rear Screw (2) Alignment pin (2) Mounting rail Alignment pins Adjustable rail Right front Mounting rail Screw (2) ...