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Summary of Contents for IBM N7000 Series
- Page 1 IBM System Storage N7000 Series Gateway Installation and Setup Instructions...
- Page 3 Below is a copy of the system setup worksheet. If a worksheet has not yet been completed for this setup, remove this sheet and fill in the following information that is needed for the setup before unpacking the system unit. Hostname: Network Configuration Information IP addresses: First 3 #s...
- Page 5 Need help? If you encounter any difficulties while setting up your system, contact IBM service and support for assistance. Information can also be found at the following Web site: www.ibm.com/storage/support/nas/...
- Page 6 Unpacking the N7000 series gateway Note: Note: Lift box from crate. The Eight Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules will either be in the accessory box or contents will remain in place. will be installed on the fiber ports of the gateway system.
- Page 7 Verify that the shipping packages include the following items: N7700 (2866-A11) / N7900 (2867-A11) N7700/N7900 Console adapter, RJ-45 to DB-9 IBM rail kit Serial null modem cable Cable management tray ESD wrist strap Power cords Publications There will also be at least one envelope with the software EULA and license keys.
- Page 8 Installing the rails in an IBM 19-inch rack Note: Read this document in its entirety before proceeding. Note: It is recommended that the N7700/N7900 be placed in the lowest position available in a rack. For example: Model A11 Model A21...
- Page 9 Rear of rack Front of rack Rail adjustment screws Left rail Right rail Locating pins Loosen (but do not remove) the four rai-adjustment screws on each rail. Use the figure on the next page for reference. At the front of the rack, position the right-hand rail into the rack at the appropriate EIA location (make sure that the two locating pins seat properly).
- Page 10 Repeat steps 2.2 through 2.4 for the left-hand rail. Repeat steps 2. 1 through 2.5 if you are installing a second N7700/N7900. FRONT REAR Section of rack EIA rail Left and Right Left and Right Rails Rails Top rail screws 1 EIA unit (1U) Chassis attach screw Locating pins...
- Page 11 Installing the N7000 series gateway in the rack 32 kg (70.5 lb) Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 32 and 55 kg (70.5 and 121.2 lb). It takes three persons to safely lift this part or unit.
- Page 12 Remove the five fan modules from the front of the system unit by performing the following steps: Loosen the thumbscrew on the fan module handle. Press the release tab of the fan module handle, and then pull the handle toward you to remove the fan from the chassis. Make sure that you support the fan with your free hand.
- Page 13 The system unit is installed from the front of the rack. Position the pallet near the front of the rack. Lift the system unit using the handles on the chassis and place the system unit onto the rails. Then slide it into the rack until the front mounting bracket of the system unit is flush with the frame rails of the rack.
- Page 14 3.10 From the rear of the rack, attach the rear tie down bracket in the orientation shown to the rails using four M5 flat-head screws. The tie down bracket should be over the rear of the system unit. Tie down bracket M5 flat head screws...
- Page 15 Installing the cabling hardware Verify that SFPs are installed and firmly seated in Fibre Channel ports 0a through 0h. Install your cable management tray by inserting one arm into the chassis as shown. Then press the other arm towards the center of the chassis and insert it in the slot so that it locks into place.
- Page 16 Cluster cabling (model A21 only) To cable the cluster adapters, complete the following steps, using the diagram for reference. NVRAM6 adapters, which also function as the cluster interconnect adapters, must be installed in slot 1 of each gateway node. Note: Cluster cables can be either fiber or copper.
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Page 17: Installing The Power Cables
Installing the power cables Make sure all power supply switches on the N7700/N7900(s) and any attached expansion units(s) are in the Off position. Connect the power cords to all power supply 1 and power supply 2 power receptacles for all storage systems that are being installed using power cord retainer clips as shown below. - Page 18 Planning tasks for the N7700/N7900 gateway Planning task: Refer to the following: Reviewing site planning information - Introduction and Planning Guide - Interoperability Matrix Reviewing the compatibility information for the following items: Storage subsystems supported Storage subsystem microcode versions required Switch support and firmware Planning which storage units (LUNs) on the - Storage subsystem configuration diagrams...
- Page 19 Management Guide want to use with your gateway Data ONTAP documentation library For a complete list of all Data ONTAP gateway publications, see Appendix I, “IBM System Storage N series documentation,” in the IBM System Storage N series Introduction and...
- Page 20 Tucson, AZ 85744-0001 Internet URL: www.ibm.com/storage/support/nas References in this publication to IBM products or services do not imply that IBM intends to make them available in every country or region. IBM, the IBM logo, and System Storage are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.