IBM Storwize V7000 Quick Installation Manual

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IBM Storwize V7000 Unified

Version 1.3 Machine Types 2073 and 2076 Quick Installation Guide GA32-1056-03 ��� ...

Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in “Notices” on page 71, the

information in the “Safety and environmental notices” on page ix, as well as the information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide , which is provided on a DVD. This edition applies to the IBM Storwize V7000 Unified, Version 1.3, and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions ...

Safety and environmental notices .

. . ix Sound pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Chapter 1. Before you begin the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Step 1. Reviewing your packing slip . . . . . . 2 Step 2. Identifying the hardware components . . . 4 Step 3. Verifying environmental requirements . . . 8 Step 4. Reviewing enclosure location guidelines . . 9 St ...

This figure shows 12 drives and two end caps

(model 2076-112). . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. This figure shows 24 drives and two end caps (model 2076-124). . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Rear view of a model 2076-112 or a model 2076-124 control enclosure . . . . . . . . 4 4. This figure shows the data ports in the rear of the control enclosure.. . . . . . . . . . 5 5. 10 Gbps Ethernet ports on the rear of the Storwize V7000 enclosure . . . . . . . . 6 ...

Use this table to identify the file module,

control enclosure, and expansion unit port locations. Follow the links to identify detailed port locations.. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2. How to connect SAS cables to expansion units. 28 3. Ethernet connections available with the control enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 4. Ethernet connections available with the file modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5. How to connect Fibre Channel cables from f ...

Safety and environmental notices

Review the multilingual safety notices for the IBM® system before you install and use the product. Suitability for telecommunication environment: This product is not intended to connect directly or indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. To find the translated text for a caution or danger notice: 1. Look for the identification number at the end of each caution notice or each ...

Chapter 1. Before you begin the installation

The Quick Installation Guide contains a set of instructions to help you unpack and install your system. The guide is divided into three chapters. The steps in the first chapter involve verifying your order, becoming familiar with the hardware component terminology, and ensuring that you have met the environmental requirements. The steps in the second chapter involve installing the hardware and attaching the data ...

install or to remove either unit from the rack.

v Do not use rack-mounted devices as a shelf or workspace. Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices. Tools needed A screwdriver is the only tool needed for the system installation. The screwdriver can be either a flat-blade screwdriver or a cross head screwdriver. Step 1. Reviewing your packing slip After you open your box or boxes, locate your packing slip. Ensure that the items that are listed ...

__ v Limited Warranty information

__ v Documentation DVD that contains the publication PDFs, and the IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Information Center content. __ v License information __ v License Function authorization document __ v IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Quick Installation Guide __ v Storwize V7000 Unified Problem Determination Guide __ v One USB key, also known as a flash drive, is located with the publications. Additional components for control enclos ...

Step 2. Identifying the hardware components

The following graphics and descriptions identify the various hardware components and port locations for the control enclosure, expansion enclosure, and file modules. Control enclosure Each enclosure has drives that are located on the front. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front of an enclosure that has space for up to 12 or 24 drives �2�, depending on the model, and a left end cap �1� and a right end cap � ...

located on the right. Power supply �1� is inserted top side up, and power

supply �2� is inverted, or top side down. Important: The power supply units for the control enclosure and expansion enclosure are not interchangeable. v Two canisters are housed in the middle of the enclosure. Each canister is known as a node canister. The upper canister, as shown in Figure 3 on page 4, is labelled �3�, and the lower canister is labelled �4�. Canister ...

Note: The reference to the left and right locations applies to canister 1, which is

the upper canister. The port locations are inverted for canister 2, which is the lower canister. Figure 5 shows the rear view of a model 2076-312 or a model 2076-324 control enclosure with the optional 10 Gbps Ethernet ports installed. All other ports remain the same. v �1� 10 Gbps Ethernet port 3 which is the left port. v �2� 10 Gbps Ethernet port 4 which is the ri ...

Figure 7 shows the rear view of an expansion enclosure and identifies the SAS port

locations. Each canister has two SAS ports that are numbered 1 on the left �1� and 2 on the right �2�. Port 1 must be connected if you are adding one expansion enclosure. Port 2 must be connected if you are adding a second expansion enclosure. Note: The reference to the left and right locations applies to canister 1, which is the upper canister. The port locations ar ...

Figure 9 identifies the various rear ports and hardware for the file module:

v �1� Fibre Channel ports, right is port 1, left is port 2 v �2� 10 Gbps Ethernet ports, right is port 0, left is port 1 v �3� Power supply v �4� USB ports v �5� Serial port v �6� Video port v �7� 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, left is port 1, right is port 2 v �8� 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, left is port 3, right is port 4 v �9� Not used Miscellaneous hardw ...

If you have not done the environmental planning for your system, see the Storwize

V7000 Unified physical installation planning topic in the Storwize V7000 Unified Information Center. You must use a supported web browser. Verify that you are using a supported web browser from the following website: www.ibm.com/storage/support/storwize/v7000/unified 1. From the Search support input field, type browser. You are shown a search result for “IBM Storwize V7000 ...

v Position the enclosures in the rack so that you can easily view them and access

them for servicing. This action helps the rack to remain stable and provides a way for two or more people to install and remove the enclosures. If you are installing an expansion enclosure to an existing system, follow these guidelines: When you add the first expansion enclosure to a control enclosure, it is preferable to add the enclosure directly below the control enclosure ...