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Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in “Notices” on page 171. First Edition (August 2006) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
... 13 Software and firmware support code upgrades ... . 13 DS4200 Express hardware and software compatibility ..14 Determining firmware levels .
Page 6 Installing the support rails ..... 28 Installing the DS4200 Express ....32 Removing the CRUs .
Page 7 Direct (out-of-band) management method ... . . 71 Connecting hosts to the DS4200 Express ....72 Fibre channel connections ....74 Fibre channel host loop configurations .
Page 8 Index ......187 IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 9: Figures
7. DS4200 Express dimensions ......16 8. DS4200 Express airflow ......18 9.
Page 10 50. One DS4200 Express and a maximum of six EXP420 storage expansion enclosures behind a pair of DS4200 Express drive ports ......68 51.
Page 11 37. Hard disk drive record ......146 38. IBM power cords ......149 39.
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Page 13: Safety
Safety The caution and danger statements that this document contains can be referenced ® in the multilingual IBM Safety Information document that is provided with your IBM ™ System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statements in the translated document.
Page 14 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 15 Statement 3: CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
Page 16 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 17 Statement 8: CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
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Page 19: About This Document
DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem. Chapter 4, “Operating the storage subsystem,” on page 79 contains information on how to power on and off the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem, recover from an overheated power supply and fan unit, troubleshoot, and interpret LEDs.
Page 20: Ds4000 Storage Subsystem Installation Tasks - General Overview
DS4000 EXP700 and EXP710 Storage Expansion Enclosures Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide v DS4000 EXP810 Storage Expansion Enclosures Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide v FAStT EXP500 Installation and User’s Guide xviii IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 21 Where to find information or procedures Route the storage v DS4100 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions expansion unit Fibre v DS4200 Express Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide Channel cables v DS4300 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions v DS4400 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions v DS4500 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions v DS4700 Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide...
Page 22 DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and Support Guide v DS4700 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide v DS4800 Storage Subsystem Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 23: Getting Information, Help, And Service
If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional...
Page 24: Using The Documentation
Web sites IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. v For DS4000 information, go to the following Web site: www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/...
Page 25: Hardware Service And Support
For more information about the IBM Support Line and other IBM services, go to the following Web sites: v www.ibm.com/services/ v www.ibm.com/planetwide/ Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through IBM Integrated Technology Services or through your IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty service.
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Page 27: Chapter 1. Introduction
Express, including FlashCopy , VolumeCopy, and Enhanced Remote Mirroring. The DS4200 Express supports up to two hosts in a redundant direct attached fibre channel configuration. When using fibre channel switches, you can redundantly connect up to 128 hosts to the DS4200 Express.
Page 28: Operating System Support
Windows Host kit shipped as standard. Note: DS4200 Express models 7VH and 7VA have a Submodel ID of 51. The DS4700 Storage Subsystem Workstation model has a Submodel ID of 19.
Page 29: Inventory Checklist
- Rails (2) (right and left assembly) - M5 black hex-head slotted screws (12) - Washers (8) – 4 Gbps SFPs (4) (These SFPs are installed in the DS4200 Express host and drive SFP ports.) Attention: The DS4200 Express does not ship with region-specific power cords.
Page 30: Product Updates
– IBM Safety Information – IBM License Agreement – Statement of Limited Warranty – Box ID labels (used to label the enclosure IDs on the front of the DS4200 Express) Note: If you ordered additional premium features or entitlements, the premium features activation or entitlement kits may also be shipped inside the box.
Page 31: Best Practices Guidelines
Back up the data on your storage drives periodically. v To maintain power redundancy, plug the DS4200 Express right and left power supply and fan units into two independent external power circuits through AC power distribution units inside a rack cabinet or directly into external receptacles.
Page 32: Storage Subsystem Components
A storage system in an optimal state should recover automatically from an unexpected shutdown and unattended simultaneous restoration of power to system components. After power is restored, call IBM support if any of the following conditions occur: – The storage subsystem logical drives and subsystems are not displayed in the DS4000 Storage Manager graphical user interface (GUI).
Page 33: Ds4200 Express Hot-Swap Drive Bays
SATA drive interface protocol to either 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps fibre channel interface protocol. It is recommended that the DS4200 Express enclosure speed is set at 4 Gbps when these SATA EV-DDM CRUs are installed and connected to storage expansion enclosures running at 4 Gbps speed.
Page 34: Controllers
Web site: www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds4000/interop-matrix.html Note: DS4200 Express models 7VH and 7VA have a Submodel ID of 51. The DS4700 Storage Subsystem Workstation model has a Submodel ID of 19. See “Finding controller, storage expansion enclosure, and drive information”...
Page 35: Power Supply And Fan Units
Subsystem is shipped from the factory with the enclosure ID typically set at 85. You can only change the enclosure ID setting through the DS4000 storage management software. There are no switches on the DS4200 Express chassis to manually set the enclosure ID. Both controller enclosure ID numbers will be identical under normal operating conditions.
Page 36: Power Supply And Fan Unit Components For The Ds4200 Express
To preserve the optimal airflow, do not remove a failed power supply and fan unit CRU from the DS4200 Express chassis until you are ready to replace it with a new CRU. Note: Unless problems prevent fan components from operating, the fan components inside a powered off or failed power supply and fan unit draw power from the surviving (currently operating) power supply and fan unit.
Page 37: Battery Units
Latch Lever Figure 4. Power supply and fan unit and airflow Battery units Each controller also contains a rechargeable battery unit that maintains data in the cache in the event of a power failure. Figure 5 on page 12 shows how the battery unit slides into the battery backup slot in controller A CRU.
Page 38: Battery Unit
The battery unit is hot-swappable. You can remove the battery unit for servicing and then reinsert it while the DS4200 Express continues to perform I/O operations. However, write I/O caching is disabled when the battery is in a failed state or removed from the DS4200 Express controller battery slot.
Page 39: Sfp Modules
You must install a Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) module in each interface connector on the controller where a fiber optic cable is to be installed. The DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem host ports support 1, 2 and 4 Gbps fibre channel speeds. The DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem drive ports support only 2 and 4 Gbps fibre channel speeds.
Page 40: Ds4200 Express Hardware And Software Compatibility
IBM representative. DS4200 Express hardware and software compatibility Table 6 lists the DS4200 Express hardware and software compatibility. In the initial release of the DS4200 Express, you can only connect EXP420s to the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem. Please contact IBM resellers or representatives for other DS4000 storage expansion enclosure support in the future.
Page 41 Go to the Subsystem Management window and select View → Storage Subsystem Profile. When the Storage Subsystem Profile window opens, select the All tab and scroll through the Profile For Storage Subsystem list to locate the following information. Note: The Profile For Storage Subsystem list contains all the profile information for the entire subsystem.
Page 42: Specifications
Dimensions Figure 7 shows the dimensions of the DS4200 Express, which conforms to the 19-inch rack standard. Figure 7. DS4200 Express dimensions...
Page 43: Shipping Dimensions
Battery unit 0.9 kg (2 lb) Shipping dimensions Table 9 lists shipping carton dimensions. The height shown includes the height of the pallet. Table 9. DS4200 Express shipping carton dimensions Height Width Depth 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) 62.6 cm (24.5 in.) 80.7 cm (31.75 in.)
Page 44: Airflow And Heat Dissipation
(40,000 ft.) above sea level Airflow and heat dissipation Figure 8 shows the intended airflow for the DS4200 Express. Allow at least 30 inches in front of the storage subsystem and at least 24 inches behind the storage subsystem for service clearance, proper ventilation, and heat dissipation.
Page 45: Electrical Requirements
They use standard industrial wiring with line-to-neutral or line-to-line power connections. The agency ratings for the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem are 6 amps at 100 VAC and 2.5 amps at 240 VAC. These are the overall maximum operating currents for this system.
Page 46: Ac Power Recovery
22° C (72° F), or lower, to provide better reliability. When racks that contain many DS4200 Expresss are to be installed together, the following requirements must be met to ensure that the DS4200 Expresss are adequately cooled: v Air enters at the front of the rack and leaves at the back.
Page 47: Example Of Cold Aisle/Hot Aisle Rack Configuration
back T42 racks front Perforated tiles or gratings 1220 mm cold Cold aisle aisle width front 2440 mm between T42 racks center lines of hot and cold aisle back Hot aisle back T42 racks front Airflow Figure 9. Example of cold aisle/hot aisle rack configuration Chapter 1.
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Page 49: Chapter 2. Installing The Storage Subsystem
For safety reasons, IBM strongly recommends that you open the sides of the shipping box and remove the CRUs from the DS4200 Express before you lift it from the shipping box to lighten the storage subsystem. See “Removing the CRUs” on page 32.
Page 50: Example Of Ds4200 Express Serial Number, Machine Type, And Model Number Location
7. Install and secure the DS4200 Express chassis in the rack cabinet. See “Installing the DS4200 Express into a rack on the support rails” on page 36. 8. If needed, replace the components in the installed DS4200 Express chassis.
Page 51: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
HBAs. See “Connecting hosts to the DS4200 Express” on page 72. 12. Connect the power cables for the DS4200 Express. See “Cabling the power supply” on page 78. 13. Power on the attached storage expansion enclosure and the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem using the procedure described in “Powering on the storage...
Page 52 1. Prepare the site to meet all area, environmental, power, and site requirements. For more information, see “Specifications” on page 16. 2. Move the shipping box that contains the DS4200 Express to the site. Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥...
Page 53: Tools And Hardware Required
Continue with “Preparing the rack cabinet.” Preparing the rack cabinet Important: Before you install the DS4200 Express in a rack cabinet, keep in mind the following considerations: v Review the documentation that comes with your rack enclosure for safety and cabling considerations.
Page 54: Installing The Support Rails
M5 screws that secure the rails and the DS4200 Express to the front and rear of the cabinet. Note: The mounting holes that are shown in the following templates are square.
Page 55: Front Rack Mounting Template
DS4200 Express FRONT Bezel Bezel Install second ---> (Front Left) Rack Mounting (Front Right) Template Install first ---> <--- Install first Install first ---> <--- Install first Rail assembly Rail assembly Install second ---> (Front Left) (Front Right) Figure 11. Front rack mounting template...
Page 56: Rear Rack Mounting Template
Printed in the U.S.A Figure 12. Rear rack mounting template Before installing the DS4200 Express in a rack cabinet, you must install the rails and rack-mounting hardware that come with your storage subsystem. The DS4200 Express requires an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 310-D Type A 19-inch rack cabinet.
Page 57 If you are installing the DS4200 Express into an empty rack, install it into the lowest available position so that the rack does not become unstable. v If you are installing more than one DS4200 Express in the rack, start at the lowest available position, and work upward.
Page 58: Installing The Ds4200 Express
This section provides instructions on installing the DS4200 Express. The installation process includes: v “Removing the CRUs” v “Installing the DS4200 Express into a rack on the support rails” on page 36 v “Replacing the components” on page 38 Removing the CRUs This section describes how to remove the CRUs to minimize the weight of the DS4200 Express before you install it in the rack.
Page 59: Removing A Controller
The DS4200 Express comes with a rack-mounting hardware kit for installing it in a rack. It is easier to lift the DS4200 Express and install it in a rack cabinet if you remove all the CRUs first. You will need an antistatic wrist strap and a cart or level surface (to hold the CRUs).
Page 60: Removing A Power Supply And Fan Unit
Note: The lever rotates upward or downward 90°, depending on whether the power supply and fan unit you are removing is in the left or right power supply and fan unit bay. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 61: Removing An Ev-Ddm
Lever Figure 15. Removing a power supply and fan unit 3. Place the power supply and fan unit on a level surface. 4. Repeat step 1 on page 34 through step 3 for the second power supply and fan unit. Removing an EV-DDM Complete the following steps to remove a hot-swap EV-DDM: Note: The EV-DDM comes installed in a drive tray.
Page 62: Installing The Ds4200 Express Into A Rack On The Support Rails
CRUs. Installing the DS4200 Express into a rack on the support rails Complete the following steps to install the DS4200 Express in the rack cabinet. CAUTION: Do not install modules or other equipment in the top half of a rackmount cabinet while the bottom half is empty.
Page 63: Installing The Ds4200 Express
Using the screws that you removed in step 2, secure the sides in the back of the DS4200 Express to the rack rails. c. Secure the front of the DS4200 Express using the four M5 screws as shown in Figure 18 on page 38.
Page 64: Replacing The Components
If you did remove the DS4200 Express CRUs before installation (as described in “Removing the CRUs” on page 32), continue with “Replacing the components.” v If you did not remove the DS4200 Express CRUs before installation, continue with Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage subsystem,” on page 43. Replacing the components Use the following procedures to replace the components in the DS4200 Express after it is installed successfully in a rack cabinet.
Page 65: Replacing A Power Supply And Fan Unit
Notch Guide pin Lever Figure 19. Removing and replacing a controller 2. As you slide the controller into the empty slot, make sure the guide pins on the side of the controller fit into the notches. After the guide pins fit into the notches and the controller fits snugly into the bay, push the lever downward or upward 90°, depending on whether the controller is inserted in the A or B controller bay to fully latch it into place.
Page 66: Replacing An Ev-Ddm
Figure 20. The left and right power supply and fan units are seated in the DS4200 Express chassis in opposite orientations. If you cannot fully insert the power supply and fan unit into the power supply and fan unit bay, flip it 180°...
Page 67: Replacing An Ev-Ddm
1. Lift up on the handle and gently push the EV-DDM CRU into the empty bay until the hinge of the tray handle latches beneath the storage subsystem bezel, as show in Figure 21. Figure 21. Replacing an EV-DDM 2. Push the tray handle down until the latch clicks into place. 3.
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Page 69: Chapter 3. Cabling The Storage Subsystem
ID numbers are identical under normal operating conditions. The allowable ranges for enclosure ID settings are 0-99. Do not set the enclosure ID to 00 or any number less than 80. The DS4200 Express enclosure ID is normally set to a value of 85 at the factory.
Page 70: Fibre-Channel Loop And Id Settings
Route the cable away from places where it can be damaged by other devices in the rack cabinet. v Do not use plastic cable ties in place of the provided cable straps. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 71: Installing Sfp Modules
In addition, do not use long-wave SFPs or GBICs in any of the fibre channel ports in the DS4200 Express controllers. (Long-wave SFPs and GBICs are not supported for use in the DS4200 Express or any of the attached DS4000 storage expansion enclosures. Long-wave SFPs and GBICs are only supported in the fibre channel switch ports to which the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem connects.)
Page 72: Sfp Module And Protective Cap
3. Remove the protective cap from the SFP port. Save the protective cap for future use. 4. Insert the SFP module into the host port until it clicks into place. See Figure 24 on page 47. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 73: Removing Sfp Modules
Plastic tab Protective cap SFP module Figure 24. Installing an SFP module into the host port 5. Connect an LC-LC fibre-channel cable. For information about the LC-LC cable, see “Using LC-LC fibre-channel cables” on page 48. Removing SFP modules Complete the following steps to remove the SFP module from the host port: Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or to the SFP module, make sure that you unplug the LC-LC fibre-channel cable before you remove the SFP module.
Page 74: Using Lc-Lc Fibre-Channel Cables
LC-LC fibre-channel cable. Figure 27. LC-LC fibre-channel cable Connecting an LC-LC cable to an SFP module Complete the following steps to connect an LC-LC fibre-channel cable to an SFP module: IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 75: Removing Fiber-Optic Cable Protective Caps
4. Carefully insert this end of the LC-LC cable into an SFP module that is installed in the DS4200 Express. The cable connector is keyed to ensure it is inserted into the SFP module correctly. Holding the connector, push in the cable until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 29 on page 50.
Page 76: Removing An Lc-Lc Fibre-Channel Cable
2. While pressing down the cable lever, carefully pull on the connector to remove the cable from the SFP module, as shown in Figure 31 on page 51. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 77: Using Lc-Sc Fibre-Channel Cable Adapters
1-Gbps fibre channel switch v Fibre channel host bus adapter Attention: The DS4200 Express does not support the attachment of storage expansion enclosures that operate at 1 Gbps, such as the EXP500. For more information about connecting to these devices, see the documentation that comes with the LC-SC fibre-channel cable adapter.
Page 78: Removing The Lc-Sc Cable Adapter Protective Caps
1. Read the information in “Handling fiber-optic cables” on page 44. 2. Connect one end of an LC-LC cable to an SFP module inserted in the DS4200 Express fibre channel host port. For instructions, see “Using LC-LC fibre-channel cables”...
Page 79: Removing An Lc-Lc Cable From An Lc-Sc Cable Adapter
Figure 34. Connecting an LC-LC cable into the LC-SC cable adapter 5. If you are connecting the DS4200 Express host port to a 1-Gbps fibre channel switch or fibre channel host bus adapter, connect the SC connector end of the LC-SC cable adapter to a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) that is installed in the 1-Gbps fibre channel switch or fibre channel host bus adapter.
Page 80: Connecting Storage Expansion Enclosures To The Ds4200 Express
DS4200 Express configuration. If the storage expansion enclosures that you want to install currently contain logical drives or configured hot spares, and you want them to be part of the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem configuration, refer to the IBM System Storage DS4000 Hard Drive and Storage Expansion Enclosure Installation and Migration Guide.
Page 81: Redundant Drive Channel Pair
Redundant drive channel pair Each controller on the DS4200 Express has a drive channel that contains two ports. The storage expansion enclosures that are connected to these two ports form a drive channel (also referred to as drive loop in certain DS4000 storage subsystem models).
Page 82: Overview Of Steps To Connect Storage Expansion Enclosures To A Storage Subsystem
DS4200 Express is powered on when storage expansion enclosures are connected), refer to the IBM System Storage DS4000 Hard Drive and Storage Expansion Enclosure Installation and Migration Guide. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 83: Ds4200 Express Storage Subsystem Drive Cabling Topologies
DS4200 Express, ensure that the storage expansion enclosures are populated with at least two drives before you power them on. In addition, you must have at least two drives in the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem before you power it on.
Page 84: One Ds4200 Express And One Storage Expansion Enclosure
Host Port 2 Host Port 1 One DS4200 Express and one storage expansion enclosure If you are cabling one DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem to one storage expansion enclosure, Figure 39 on page 59 shows the recommended cabling topology. Note: Figure 39 on page 59 illustrates the drive channel connections between the DS4200 Express and the storage expansion enclosures.
Page 85: One Ds4200 Express And Two Storage Expansion Enclosures
Controller A Controller B Right ESM Left ESM Figure 39. One DS4200 Express and one storage expansion enclosure — Recommended cabling One DS4200 Express and two storage expansion enclosures If you are cabling one DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem and two storage expansion enclosures, connect one storage expansion enclosure per controller drive port as shown in Figure 40 on page 60.
Page 86: One Ds4200 Express And Two Storage Expansion Enclosure - Not Recommended Cabling
Right ESM Left ESM ds470044 Figure 40. One DS4200 Express and two storage expansion enclosure — Not recommended cabling As Figure 41 shows, when you connect additional storage expansion enclosures, you can connect them by using the additional port of the drive channel.
Page 87: One Ds4200 Express And Three Storage Expansion Enclosures
One DS4200 Express and up to six storage expansion enclosures If you are cabling one DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem and up to six storage expansion enclosures, Figure 44 on page 62 shows the recommended cabling topology. Chapter 3. Cabling the storage subsystem...
Page 88: One Ds4200 Express And Up To Six Storage Expansion Enclosure - Recommended Cabling
Left ESM Left ESM ds470051 Figure 44. One DS4200 Express and up to six storage expansion enclosure — Recommended cabling Figure 45 on page 63 shows a cabling topology that is not recommended because all six storage expansion enclosures are connected to a single drive port of the dual-ported drive channel in each controller.
Page 89: Ds4200 Express Storage Subsystem And Supported Storage Expansion Enclosure Drive Cabling Schemes
Right ESM Left ESM ds470058 Figure 45. One DS4200 Express and up to six storage expansion enclosure — Not recommended DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem and supported storage expansion enclosure drive cabling schemes The following sections show cabling schemes for supported storage expansion enclosures and the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: v “One DS4200 Express and one EXP420 storage expansion enclosure”...
Page 90: One Ds4200 Express And One Exp420 Storage Expansion Enclosure
1. Connect either port 2 or port 1 of the dual-ported drive channel 1 in controller A on the DS4200 Express to port 1B ( 1 ) on the left ESM of the EXP420. 2. Connect either port 1 or port 2 of the dual-ported drive channel 2 in controller B on the DS4200 Express to port 1B ( 1 ) on the right ESM of the EXP420.
Page 91: One Ds4200 Express And Three Or More Exp420 Storage Expansion Enclosures
Perform the following steps to create the recommended cabling scheme shown in Figure 47: 1. Connect port 2 of drive channel 1 on the DS4200 Express to port 1B ( 1 ) on the left ESM in the first EXP420 ( 2 ).
Page 92: One Ds4200 Express And Three Exp420 Storage Expansion Enclosures Behind A Pair Of Ds4200 Express Drive Ports
3. Connect port 1B ( 1 ) on the left ESM in the first EXP420 ( 2 ) to port 2 of drive channel 1 on the DS4200 Express. 4. Connect port 1 of drive channel 2 on the DS4200 Express to port 1B ( 1 ) on the right ESM in the third EXP420 ( 4 ).
Page 93: One Ds4200 Express And Four Exp420 Storage Expansion Enclosures Behind A Pair Of Ds4200 Express Drive Ports
3. Connect port 1B ( 1 ) on the left ESM in the first EXP420 ( 2 ) to port 2 of drive channel 1 on the DS4200 Express. 4. Connect port 1 of drive channel 2 on the DS4200 Express to port 1B ( 1 ) on the right ESM in the third EXP420 ( 4 ).
Page 94: One Ds4200 Express And A Maximum Of Six Exp420 Storage Expansion Enclosures Behind A Pair Of Ds4200 Express Drive Ports
5. Connect port 1A on the right ESM in the fifth EXP420 ( 6 ) to port 1B ( 1 ) on the right ESM in the third EXP420 ( 4 ). 6. Connect port 1 of drive channel 2 on the DS4200 Express to port 1B ( 1 ) on the right ESM in the fifth EXP420 ( 6 ).
Page 95: Storage Expansion Enclosure Settings
12. Connect port 2 of drive channel 2 on the DS4200 Express to port 1B ( 1 ) on the right ESM in the sixth EXP420 ( 7 ). Storage expansion enclosure settings This section provides information about storage expansion enclosure settings. For additional detail, refer to the Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide for your...
Page 96: Configuring The Storage Subsystem
RAID controller. Do not force-fit. Figure 51. Ethernet and serial port locations on the DS4200 Express Table 17. DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem location of host ports on controllers Number Description...
Page 97: Host-Agent (In-Band) Management Method
DS4000 Storage Manager Installation, User's and Maintenance Guide for the appropriate operating system for more information on setting the management connections and installing the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem management software. For a listing of default IP addresses, see “Connectors, switch, and enclosure ID” on page 8.
Page 98: Connecting Hosts To The Ds4200 Express
Note: Do not connect the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem Ethernet ports to a public network or public subnet. It is strongly recommended that you create a private network between the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem and the management station. Figure 53. Direct (out-of-band) managed storage subsystems...
Page 99: Ds4200 Express Storage Subsystem Location Of Host Ports On Controllers
2. Connect the fibre channel cables from the SFP modules in the DS4200 Express RAID controller host ports to either the SFP modules in the fibre channel switch or the SFP modules of the host bus adapters. Figure 54 shows the location on the RAID controllers on the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem where the host-system cables connect.
Page 100: Fibre Channel Connections
They can consist of fibre-channel cables, SFPs, host bus adapters, fibre-channel switches, and RAID controllers. The redundant drive fibre-channel loop provides the fibre path from the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem to the hard disk drives (HDDs) in the storage expansion enclosures.
Page 101: Redundant Host And Drive Loops
Note: The minimum DS4200 Express configuration is two partitions. The maximum is 64 partitions. Configuration upgrades are available as upgrade options. Contact your IBM reseller or marketing representative for more information. Redundant host and drive loops This section provides examples of DS4200 Express host fibre channel configurations.
Page 102: Example Of A Single San Fabric Configuration
Figure 58. Example of a dual SAN fabric configuration In Figure 59 on page 77, the fibre channel switches are not connected together. Each switch forms its own SAN fabric. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 103: Installing The Storage Subsystem Configuration
Host system with two host with two host adapters adapters Switch Switch DS4200 DS4200 Figure 59. Example of two storage subsystems in a dual SAN environment Figure 60 shows an example of a two-cluster configuration. Cluster 1 Cluster 2 Host system...
Page 104: Cabling The Power Supply
5. Continue with “Powering on the storage subsystem” on page 81 for the initial startup of the storage subsystem. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 105: Chapter 4. Operating The Storage Subsystem
Performing the DS4000 Health Check process The DS4000 Health Check process is a sequence of suggested actions developed by IBM to help users verify and maintain the optimal performance of their DS4000 storage configurations. The information that you collect in these steps also helps provide IBM Service with important information needed for problem troubleshooting during IBM Service calls.
Page 106: Web Pages
Storage Subsystem Profile to verify that cache is matched between the controllers. Web pages IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. For DS4000 information, go to the following Web site: www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/...
Page 107: Powering On The Storage Subsystem
70 seconds from when you turn off the power until you turn it on again. 2. If you are connecting a power cord to a DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem or storage expansion enclosure, turn off both of its power switches first. If the...
Page 108: Power Supply Switches And Connectors For The Ds4200 Express
6. Turn on both AC power switches on the back of each controller in the storage subsystem. Figure 61 shows the location of the AC power switches on the controllers. ds420010 Figure 61. Power supply switches and connectors for the DS4200 Express IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 109: Description Of Figure
When the recovery procedure is completed, select Recheck in the Recovery Guru. This action reruns the Recovery Guru to ensure that the problem has been corrected. d. If the problem persists, contact your IBM service representative. Chapter 4. Operating the storage subsystem...
Page 110: Installing The Ds4000 Storage Manager Client
Save the profile in a location other than the logical drives created for the DS4200 Express. Always refer to the readme that is included with the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem firmware package (whether the firmware is accessed by the Web or CD) for any special requirements or restrictions that apply to that particular firmware version.
Page 111 For more information, see the Enterprise Management online Help. Important: Refer to the IBM System Storage DS4000 Storage Manager 9.16 Installation and Support Guide for the appropriate operating system for instructions on how to install the DS4000 Storage Manager 9.16 host software.
Page 112: Finding Controller, Storage Expansion Enclosure, And Drive Information
4. Scroll through the list to find Board ID, Submodel ID, Product ID, and Product revision for the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem as shown in Table 20. Table 20. Board ID, Submodel ID, Product ID, and Product Revision for the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem...
Page 113: Troubleshooting The Storage Subsystem
ESM firmware to be upgraded first to a particular version, or the controller firmware download might require the halting of I/Os to the DS4200 Express’s logical drives. Failure to observe the limitations, prerequisites, and dependencies in the readme file might result in a loss of data access.
Page 114: Checking The Leds
LED on a CRU indicates that is safe to remove a component. The DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem also has a blue Global Locate LED that is lit when the menu function is selected in the Subsystem Management window, causing the LOCATE command to be sent to the DS4200 Express.
Page 115: Front Leds
Table 23. Power supply and fan unit LEDs Number LED Normal Status Problem Status Power supply and fan unit Power Service Action Allowed (OK to Remove) Service Action Required (Fault) Direct Current Enabled Front LEDs This section describes the primary LEDs and controls on the front of the storage subsystem.
Page 116: Battery Unit Leds
Manager client software to determine the problem with the storage subsystem. Also, inspect the Needs Attention LEDs on the other components in the storage subsystem to help isolate the fault to a specific component. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 117: Controller Leds
Controller LEDs This section describes the primary LEDs, controls, and connectors on the rear of the storage subsystem controller. 8 9 8 10 1 1 12 13 Figure 65. Rear controller LEDs, controls, and connectors Table 26. Rear controller LEDs, controls, and connectors Number Normal Status Problem Status...
Page 118: Host And Drive Channel Led Definitions
The host port is operating at 1 Gbps. Note: This pattern is not applicable in the drive port because the DS4200 Express does not support 1 Gbps fibre channel speed. The host or drive channel port is operating at 2 Gbps.
Page 119: Seven-Segment Numeric Display Leds
The diagnostic LED tuns off when the numeric display shows the storage subsystem enclosure ID. The numeric display shows various diagnostic codes as the DS4200 Express controller performs the startup process after each power cycle or reset. After diagnostics are complete, the current storage subsystem enclosure ID is displayed.
Page 120: Powering Off The Storage Subsystem
Powering off the storage subsystem The DS4200 Express is designed to run continuously. After you turn it on, do not turn it off. Turn off the power only in the following situations: v Instructions in a hardware or software procedure require that you turn off the power.
Page 121 DS4000 Storage Manager client and the Needs Attention LEDs to check the overall status of the DS4200 Express. All LEDs should be green on the front of the storage subsystem. If they are not, use the DS4000 Storage Manager client to diagnose the problem.
Page 122 Subsystem Management window. Complete the recovery procedure. If the Recovery Guru directs you to replace a failed component, use the individual LEDs to locate the failed component. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 123: Performing An Emergency Shutdown
2. Check the LEDs. Make note of any Needs Attention LEDs that are on so you can correct the problem when you turn on the power again. 3. Turn off all power supply switches, starting with the DS4200 Express storage subsystem first, and followed by the storage expansion enclosures. Then, unplug the power cables from the storage subsystem.
Page 124: Recovering From An Overheated Power Supply And Fan Unit
4. Turn on the power to each device, based on the startup sequence. 5. Turn on both of the power supply switches on the DS4200 Express. The green LEDs on the front and the back of the DS4200 Express should remain lit. If other amber Fault LEDs light, see “Solving problems”...
Page 125 If the internal temperature reaches 65° C (149° F), the power supply shuts down automatically. If both power supplies shut down because of overheating, the module has no power, and all indicator lights are off. The following factors can cause the power supplies to overheat. v An unusually high room temperature v Fan failures in the power supply and fan units v Defective circuitry in the power supply...
Page 126 Recheck in the Recovery Guru. d. If the problem persists, contact IBM Customer and Technical Support. 13. Replace the bezel on the storage expansion enclosure, if applicable. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 127: Cache Memory And Cache Battery
DS4700 controller FRUs. If a new controller is not compatible with an existing controller, it will be held in reset. Refer to the storage subsystem profile and see “Parts listing” on page 140 for the correct FRU part number for the DS4200 Express controller.
Page 128: Subsystem Cache Battery
Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Replace the battery units in the DS4200 Express when they are identified as failing by the DS4000 Storage Manager Subsystem Management window, or when the Battery LEDs or Battery Needs Attention LEDs light.
Page 129: Battery Unit Leds
The battery performs a self-test at startup and every 25 hours thereafter (during which time the Battery LED flashes). If necessary, the battery begins recharging at that time. If the battery fails the self-test, the Battery LED turns off, indicating a battery fault.
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Page 131: Chapter 5. Replacing Components
This chapter contains information about replacing a controller, EV-DDM CRU, power supply and fan unit CRU, battery unit, SFP module, and midplane. Attention: Always replace a failed component as soon as possible. The Recovery Guru menu function in the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem identifies failed components. Handling static-sensitive devices Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system.
Page 132: Replacing A Controller
Use the following procedure to replace a controller in an DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem. Each controller has a unique hardware Ethernet address, which is printed on a label on the front.
Page 133: Unlocking The Sfp Module Latch - Plastic Variety
6. Determine whether the replacement controller will serve as controller A or controller B (controller A is inserted in the left controller bay; controller B is inserted in the right controller bay), and then apply the controller labels for host channels, drive channels, and numeric display to the replacement controller.
Page 134: Removing A Controller From The Ds4200 Express
Slide one controller into the empty slot in the storage subsystem. Be sure that the lever is pulled straight out as you slide the controller in, as shown in Figure 72 on page 109. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 135: Installing A Controller
Notch Guide pin Lever Figure 72. Installing a controller b. As you slide the controller into the empty slot, make sure the guide pins on the side of the controller fit into the notches. After the guide pins fit into the notches and the controller fits snugly into the bay, push the lever downward or upward 90°, depending on whether the controller is inserted in the A or B controller bay to fully latch it into place.
Page 136: Working With Hot-Swap Ev-Ddms
EV-DDM CRU inserted. v EV-DDM CRUs: – The DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem drive channel operates at either 2 or 4 Gbps fibre channel interface speed. The DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem SATA EV-DDM CRUs have an ATA translator card that converts EV-DDM 3 Gbps SATA drive interface protocol to either 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps fibre channel interface protocol.
Page 137 Incorrect E-DDM CRUs display in the DS4000 Subsystem Management window as Uncertified. In addition, the EXP420 and DS4200 Express EV-DDM CRUs do not fit into the EXP710 and older storage expansion enclosures. – After you remove a EV-DDM CRU, wait 70 seconds before replacing or reseating the EV-DDM CRU to allow it to properly spin down.
Page 138: Installing Hot-Swap Ev-Ddms
EV-DDM CRU to allow it to properly spin down. Failure to do so may cause undesired events. v The DS4200 Express and EXP420 EV-DDMs and FRUs are not compatible with DS4700 and EXP810 E-DDMs and FRUs. 1. Read the documentation that comes with the EV-DDM.
Page 139: Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Leds
Figure 73. Hot-swap hard disk drive LEDs 3. Determine the bay into which you want to install the EV-DDM. 4. Remove the blank tray by completing the following steps: a. Release the latch on the drive CRU by pressing on the inside of the bottom of the tray handle.
Page 140: Replacing Hot-Swap Ev-Ddms
Fault LED is off. v If the amber Fault LED lights and is not flashing, remove the EV-DDM from the unit and wait 70 seconds; then, install it again. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 141: Replacing Multiple Ev-Ddms
118. Using this method, you can replace the EV-DDMs while the storage expansion enclosures and the DS4200 Express are running, eliminating the down time that is required if you replace all the EV-DDMs at once. However, this method is more risky because you can lose data if the drive restoration or storage subsystem reconfiguration process fails.
Page 142: Replacing All Ev-Ddms At The Same Time
2. Use the DS4000 Storage Manager software to check the status of the DS4200 Express. Correct any problems that are reported. 3. Perform a complete backup of the EV-DDMs that you are replacing.
Page 143 (and on all attached storage expansion enclosures) are not flashing. 2) The green Cache active LEDs are off. Refer to the IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem Installation, User's, and Maintenance Guide for the location of the Cache active LEDs.
Page 144: Replacing The Ev-Ddms One At A Time
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling static-sensitive devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 25. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 145 4. Unpack the new EV-DDMs. Set the EV-DDMs on a dry, level surface away from magnetic fields. Save the packing material and documentation in case you need to return them. 5. Use the DS4000 Storage Manager software to ensure that the array that was defined using these EV-DDMs is in optimal (not degraded) state before manually failing the first drive you want to replace.
Page 146: Verifying The Link Rate Setting
SATA drive interface protocol to either 2 Gbps or 4 Gbps fibre channel interface protocol. It is recommended that the DS4200 Express enclosure speed is set at 4 Gbps when these SATA EV-DDM CRUs are installed and connected to storage expansion enclosures running at 4 Gbps speed.
Page 147: Data Transfer Rates For Drive Modules
Information about supported DS4000 storage subsystems can be obtained from the certified Compatibility Matrix, which can be found at the following Internet location: www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk/ds4000/interop-matrix.html Table 32. Data transfer rates for drive modules Link Rate...
Page 148: Link Rate Leds
Link Rate switch (2 Gbps or 4 Gbps) Figure 76. Link rate switch 5. Change the Link Rate switch setting by completing the following steps: a. Put on antistatic protection. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 149: Replacing A Power Supply And Fan Unit
The power supply and fan unit is a component that includes both a 600-W power supply unit and two fans. The power supply and fan units provide power and cooling for the DS4200 Express. The power supply and fan units are customer Chapter 5. Replacing components...
Page 150 If replacing it will take longer than 15 minutes, stop all I/O activity to the storage subsystem and turn off the power until you complete the replacement. Statement 8: IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 151 CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply and fan unit or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
Page 152 Then gently push the front of the power supply and fan unit to ensure that it is fully seated. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 153: Replacing A Power Supply And Fan Unit
The left and right power supply and fan units are seated in the DS4200 Express chassis in opposite orientations. If you cannot fully insert the power supply and fan unit into the power supply and fan unit bay, flip it 180°...
Page 154: Replacing A Battery Unit
(the coral colored tab 3 ) toward the black colored battery pull handle ( 4 ) to unlatch the battery from the DS4200 Express chassis and slowly pull the battery unit from the controller chassis using the black handle, as shown in Figure 78 on page 129.
Page 155: Removing And Replacing A Battery Unit From The Controller Chassis
IBM for recycling. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM Lithium, Lithium Ion and Lithium Ion battery packs. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333.
Page 156: Replacing An Sfp Module
38 mm (1.5 inches). 6. Disconnect the interface cables from the SFP module. 7. Remove the failed SFP module from the controller. 8. Install the new SFP module into the controller. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 157: Replacing A Midplane
94 ensuring that the DS4000 storage subsystem is turned off before any attached storage expansion enclosures. 2. Remove the power cords from the power supply and fan units of the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem. Chapter 5. Replacing components...
Page 158 EV-DDM CRUs from vibrations or sudden shocks. 9. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the four front cage frame screws on the midplane, as shown in Figure 80 on page 133. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 159: Replacing A Midplane
16. Re-insert the power supply and fan units and reconnect the power supply cords. 17. Power on the attached storage expansion enclosures. 18. Wait at least 3 minutes and then power on the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem. Verify the status of the configuration using LEDs and the DS4000 Storage Manager client program.
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Page 161: Chapter 6. Hardware Maintenance
For instructions on how to obtain service and technical assistance for your storage subsystem and other IBM products, see “Getting information, help, and service” on page xxi.
Page 162: Symptom-To-Fru Index
RAID controller If the RAID controller Fault LED failure is lit, also replace the RAID controller. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 163 Direct Current Enable LED is not lit) All amber and All drive CRUs The DS4200 Express controllers are going through green LEDs are start-of-day process (booting up). Wait up to five slowly flashing minutes for the controllers to complete the booting process.
Page 164 SAN causing LUNs to be on a non-preferred path.) IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 165 All drive CRUs Midplane failure Replace the midplane. Contact an IBM technical support representative. Both controllers are The DS4200 Express controllers in the start-of-day are going through start-of-day process (booting process (booting up). Wait up to up). five minutes for the controllers to complete the booting process.
Page 166: Parts Listing
Have the midplane replaced. Contact an IBM technical support representative. Parts listing Figure 81 on page 141 and the following table provide a parts listing for the DS4200 Express. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 167: Ds4200 Express Storage Subsystem Parts List
Figure 81. DS4200 Express storage subsystem parts list Table 34. Parts listing (DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem) Index DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem FRU P/N Rail kit 41Y5152 Power supply FRU, 600 W 41Y5155 Controller 41Y0737 Frame, Midplane 41Y0724 SATA 500GB with Cuiser interposer...
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Page 169: Appendix A. Records
Serial number: The serial number is located on the bottom inside surface at the rear and on the left edge at the front of the DS4200 Express. See Figure 10 on page 24. Storage subsystem and controller information record Table 35 provides a data sheet for recording storage subsystem names, management types, Ethernet hardware addresses, and IP addresses.
Page 170 Table 35. Storage subsystem and controller information record (continued) Storage subsystem Management Controllers-Ethernet and IP Host-IP address name method addresses, and host name and host name IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 171: Sample Information Record
Sample information record Table 36 shows a sample information record. This network contains storage subsystems that are managed by using both the direct-management and host-agent-management method. Table 36. Sample information record Storage Management Controllers-Ethernet and IP Host-IP address subsystem name method addresses, and host name and host name...
Page 172: Installed Device Records
If you replace a hard disk drive in the wrong drive bay it might cause a loss of data. Table 37. Hard disk drive record Replaced hard disk drive serial Bay number Hard disk drive serial number number IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 173: Appendix B. Rack Mounting Template
DS4200 Express to a rack. The locations for the M5 screws are highlighted in the templates. The DS4200 Express is 3 U high. Align the template with the rack at a U boundary. U boundaries are shown as horizontal dashed lines in the rack mounting templates.
Page 174: Rear Rack Mounting Template
DS4200 Express REAR Rack Mounting Template Rail mounting guide Rail assembly Rail assembly (Rear Left) (Rear right) ® Printed in the U.S.A Figure 83. Rear rack mounting template IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 175: Appendix C. Power Cords
Appendix C. Power cords For your safety, IBM provides a power cord with a grounded attachment plug to use with this IBM product. To avoid electrical shock, always use the power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet. IBM power cords used in the United States and Canada are listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
Page 176 Republic, Tajikistan, Tahiti, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Upper Volta, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Yugoslavia (Federal Republic of), Zaire 39Y7918 9821 Power Cord (250v, Denmark 10A, 2.8m) IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 177 Table 38. IBM power cords (continued) IBM power cord Feature Used in these countries or part number code Description regions 39Y7923 9825 Power Cord (250v, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Botswana, 10A, 2.8m) Brunei Darussalam, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong...
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Page 179: Appendix D. Additional Ds4000 Documentation
Appendix D. Additional DS4000 documentation The following tables present an overview of the IBM System Storage DS4000 Storage Manager, Storage Subsystem, and Storage Expansion Enclosure product libraries, as well as other related documents. Each table lists documents that are included in the libraries and what common tasks they address.
Page 180: Ds4800 Storage Subsystem Library
Installation Administration Maintenance IBM System Storage DS4800 Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide IBM System Storage DS4800 Installation and Cabling Overview IBM TotalStorage DS4800 Controller Cache Upgrade Kit Instructions IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 181: Ds4700 Storage Subsystem Library
Table 41. DS4700 Storage Subsystem document titles by user tasks Title User Tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM System Storage DS4700 Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide IBM System Storage DS4700 Storage Subsystem Fibre Channel Cabling Guide Appendix D. Additional DS4000 documentation...
Page 182: Ds4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library
Maintenance IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Installation and Support Guide IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Storage Server User’s Guide IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Rack Mounting Instructions IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 183: Ds4400 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library
User Tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM TotalStorage DS4400 Fibre Channel Storage Server User’s Guide IBM TotalStorage DS4400 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and Support Guide IBM TotalStorage DS4400 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions Appendix D.
Page 184: Ds4300 Fibre Channel Storage Server Library
IBM TotalStorage DS4300 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions IBM TotalStorage DS4300 SCU Base Upgrade Kit IBM TotalStorage DS4300 SCU Turbo Upgrade Kit IBM TotalStorage DS4300 Turbo Models 6LU/6LX Upgrade Kit IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 185: Ds4200 Express Storage Subsystem Library
DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem library Table 45 associates each document in the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem library with its related common user tasks. Table 45. DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem document titles by user tasks Title User Tasks Planning Hardware Software...
Page 186: Ds4100 Sata Storage Server Library
Title User Tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM TotalStorage DS4100 Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide IBM TotalStorage DS4100 Cabling Guide IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 187: Ds4000 Storage Expansion Enclosure Documents
Table 47. DS4000 Storage Expansion Enclosure document titles by user tasks Title User Tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM System Storage DS4000 EXP810 Storage Expansion Enclosures Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide IBM TotalStorage DS4000 EXP700 and EXP710 Storage Expansion Enclosures Installation, User’s,...
Page 188: Other Ds4000 And Ds4000-Related Documents
User’s Guide IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Fibre Channel and Serial ATA Intermix Premium Feature Installation Overview ® IBM Netfinity Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions IBM Fibre Channel SAN Configuration Setup Guide IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 189: Appendix E. Accessibility
Move keyboard focus to main menu bar and post first menu; use the arrow keys to navigate through the available options. Alt+F4 Close the management window. Alt+F6 Move keyboard focus between dialogs (non-modal) and between management windows. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
Page 190 Move keyboard focus down one item in the list. Left arrow Move keyboard focus to the left. Right arrow Move keyboard focus to the right. Up arrow Move keyboard focus up one item in the list. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 191: Appendix F. European Directive About Product Recycling And Disposal
This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. IBM encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.
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Page 193: Appendix G. Battery Return Program
United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and other battery packs from IBM Equipment.
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Page 195: Appendix H. Cable Warning
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006...
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Page 197: Notices
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Page 198: Important Notes
IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.
Page 199: Battery Return Program
United States, see http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/ products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility. In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and battery packs from IBM equipment.
Page 200: Contact Information
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 using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Page 201: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement
IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN 55022.
Page 202: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 203: Glossary
(AT) bus architecture. A bus If you do not find the term you are looking for, see standard for IBM compatibles. It extends the XT bus the IBM Glossary of Computing Terms located at architecture to 16 bits and also allows for bus...
Page 204 SCSI targets logically connected to an FC adapter. CRT. See cathode ray tube. DRAM. See dynamic random access memory. CRU. See customer replaceable unit. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 205 GBIC. See gigabit interface converter Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA). A bus standard for IBM compatibles that extends the gigabit interface converter (GBIC). A transceiver that Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus architecture to performs serial, optical-to-electrical, and...
Page 206 Advanced Technology Attachment simultaneously. Interface (ATA). host bus adapter (HBA). An interface between the fibre-channel network and a workstation or server. host computer. See host. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 207 Internet Protocol (IP). A protocol that routes data logical unit number (LUN). An identifier used on a through a network or interconnected networks. IP acts small computer system interface (SCSI) bus to as an intermediary between the higher protocol layers distinguish among up to eight devices (logical units) with and the physical network.
Page 208 PDF files are N_port. See node port. compact; can be distributed globally by e-mail, the Web, intranets, or CD-ROM; and can be viewed with the NVS. See nonvolatile storage. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 209 (PTF). A temporary solution or or protocol-specific destination addresses. bypass of a problem diagnosed by IBM in a current unaltered release of the program. RVSD. See recoverable virtual shared disk.
Page 210 SRAM. See static random access memory. to all the devices on a subnet by sending the request to every device in the network. SSA. See serial storage architecture. IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 211 switch. A fibre-channel device that provides full trap recipient. Receiver of a forwarded Simple bandwidth per port and high-speed routing of data by Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap. using link-level addressing. Specifically, a trap receiver is defined by an Internet Protocol (IP) address and port to which traps are sent.
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Page 213: Index
DS4200 Express and one EXP420 storage removal 32 expansion enclosure 64 removing a controller 33 one DS4200 Express and three or more EXP420 removing a hard disk drive 35 storage expansion enclosures 65 removing a power supply and fan unit 33, 34...
Page 214 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) host adapter, connecting to RAID controller 72 statement 174 host-agent management method 71 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance hot swap statement 175 drive bays 6 IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 215 IBM Safety Information 161, 162 cache active LED 101 IBM System Storage DS4000 size of 101 Health Check process 79 midplane IBM System Storage DS4200 Express replacing 131 battery unit 11 Migration Guide 153 battery unit LEDs 90 models 1...
Page 216 77 restoring power after an emergency 97 storage subsystem profile 6 RS-232 serial port 69 submodel ID 1, 86 support code upgrades software and firmware 13 IBM System Storage DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem: Installation, User’s and Maintenance Guide...
Page 217 Taiwan Product Service, contact information 174 tasks by document title 153 tasks by documentation title 153 temperature and humidity 17 temperature, maximum 99 template, rack mounting 147 trademarks 171 troubleshooting 135 no power 99 overheating problem 99 procedure 87 turning off power for planned shutdown 94 turning off the storage subsystem 94 turning on power...
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IBM DS4200 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Installing the Storage Subsystem

Chapter 3. Cabling the Storage Subsystem

Chapter 4. Operating the Storage Subsystem

Chapter 5. Replacing Components

Chapter 6. Hardware Maintenance

Appendix A. Records

Appendix B. Rack Mounting Template

Appendix C. Power Cords

Appendix D. Additional DS4000 Documentation

Appendix E. Accessibility

Appendix F. European Directive about Product Recycling and Disposal

Appendix G. Battery Return Program

Appendix H. Cable Warning

Notices

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