Chapter 4: Connect Cables and Power On................... 52 Connecting the expansion shelves and the controllers................... 53 ES30 cable information..............................53 Connecting multiple ES30 shelves to the DD9500 system..................56 DD9500..................................56 DD9500 with HA (one rack).............................58 DD9500 with HA (two racks)..........................59...
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DD9500 with DD Cloud Tier (Single node or HA)....................61 DD9500 with ERSO..............................63 DS60 cable information..............................66 Connecting multiple DS60 shelves to the DD9500 system..................67 DD9500..................................67 DD9500 with HA................................68 DD9500 with DD Cloud Tier (Single node)......................71 DD9500 with DD Cloud Tier (HA)...........................
Figures Warning about lifting the system......................... 10 Adjusting the lift arm bar to just under 17 inches....................11 Reconfiguring the portable lift with the Voyager conversion kit..............12 Warning about lifting the system..........................13 Rail bracket inside..............................14 Rail bracket outside..............................14 Cable management assembly (CMA)........................14 Insert screw in the back............................
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DD9500 with ES30 shelves, HA (one rack)......................59 DD9500 with ES30 shelves, HA (two racks)....................61 DD9500 with ES30 shelves, DD Cloud Tier or HA and DD Cloud Tier............63 DD9500 with ES30 shelves, ERSO........................65 SAS I/O module to DS60 connector........................66 DD9500 with DS60 shelves..........................
DD9500 with ES30 HA standby node cabling instructions (two racks)............ 60 DD9500 with ES30 DD Cloud Tier or HA and DD Cloud Tier primary node cabling instructions..61 DD9500 with ES30 DD Cloud Tier or HA and DD Cloud Tier standby node cabling instructions..62 DD9500 with ES30 ERSO............................. 63 Cables for node 0 and node 1 to DS60 shelf loop...................
(factory-racked) or as separate components to install in an existing rack at the site (field-installed). This guide provides instructions for both types of installation. This document is intended for customers or Dell EMC Support personnel who are qualified to install PowerProtect systems. Field-installed systems To install PowerProtect systems in an existing rack at the customer site, follow all the instructions in this document to rack, cable, and configure the system.
● Once removed from the shipping box, it is ok to lift the DD9500 system or the chassis with the four handles to place in a rack. You will need to remove the handles from the sides before sliding the system in the rack. The four handles should be saved for later use.
Figure 1. Warning about lifting the system ● Load the rack with storage shelves beginning at the bottom and the DD9500 system in the designated location to prevent the rack from becoming top-heavy. ● For ESD protection, Data Domain recommends that you wear a suitable antistatic wrist or ankle strap. Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling plug-in modules and components.
<17” CL4900 Figure 2. Adjusting the lift arm bar to just under 17 inches Reconfiguring the lift with the Voyager kit About this task If you are using the Alum-A-Lift to install or remove components above 49 inches (28U) from the floor, use the single (lower) mast configuration with the Voyager conversion kit and support table.
Topics: • Unpack the system • Install the rack brackets • Install the DD9500 system into a rack • Mount the cable management assembly • Installing the expansion shelves into the racks Unpack the system 1. Remove the accessories and rail mount kit from the shipping packages.
2. Right outside bracket A cable management assembly (CMA), for organization of cables at the rear of the system, is already installed onto the DD9500 system on a Data Domain rack. For field installed systems, the CMA is shipped with the DD9500 system.
Install rail brackets on the Data Domain racks (for square or round hole racks) About this task NOTE: ● Do not hold the bracket assembly in a vertical position as the parts may separate. ● If you are using a rack with threaded holes, skip this section and go to Install rail brackets using the adapter hardware (for threaded hole racks) on page 17 section.
CAUTION: If the bracket is mounted in holes that are not vertically aligned from front to back, the bracket may be damaged and mounting will not be secure. 4. Pull the adjustable sliding part of the bracket towards the front until it is close to, but not touching, the front of the rack. Figure 9.
Install rail brackets using the adapter hardware (for threaded hole racks) About this task NOTE: ● If you are using a rack with square or round holes, go to Install rail brackets on the Data Domain racks (for square or round hole racks) on page 15 section.
Figure 12. Attaching the front rail with the screw 3. Attach the small adapter to the rear of each rail using M5 screws. 4. At each rack post, determine the vertical position in the rack where the rails are to be installed. The top-most mounting hole for a particular rack unit (RU) mounting position is typically identified by a mark or hole.
CAUTION: ● Do not apply AC power to the DD9500 system controller until all expansion shelves and cables are installed. ● Make sure the PSNT label, attached to the left rear of the chassis is not damaged or snagged during the installation of the system into the rack.
Other locations may require different cable lengths for some configurations. 2. From the front of the rack, lift the DD9500 system using the handles supplied for lifting to install the system in the rack in the correct location.
8. Repeat these steps to install the second node. Mount the cable management assembly A cable management assembly (CMA), for organization of cables at the rear of the system, is already installed onto the DD9500 system on a Data Domain rack.
Install the Data Domain cable management assembly Steps 1. Take out the cable management assembly (CMA) from its packaging. 2. Locate the two blue knobs (on the left and right sides of the CMA) in the back which you will need to pull away from the side of the CMA brackets to install the CMA in the rack.
Figure 19. Rear of the rack mount rail 5. Insert cable management assembly into rear of rack mount rails. 6. When the cable management assembly is securely installed into the rack mount rails, then rotate the two blue knobs clockwise or counterclockwise to lock the cable management assembly into the rack mount rails. 7.
Install the Disk Shelves in the Rack Topics: • Remove filler panels • Install an ES30 or FS15 shelf into the rack • Install a DS60 shelf into the rack Remove filler panels The front space of the rack into which you will install the shelf is usually covered by a filler panel. If one or more filler panels cover the space where you want to install the shelf, use this procedure to remove each panel.
Rail kit One of each of these items is included with each shelf. Table 1. rail kit Rail kit Rack depth Slide Rail Kit, 20.5-34 inches (52-86.4 cm) Rail Adapter Kit Supports racks to a depth of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and supports racks with threaded holes.
Adjusting for various rack types The standard rail components can accommodate racks with square or untapped round holes with a depth of 24 inches to 34 inches. Using the rail adapter hardware, the following additional rack mounting types and depths can be accommodated: ●...
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3. (M6 or 12/24 tapped holes racks only) Attach clip nuts. Slide two clip nuts onto the front bracket assembly at the top and bottom positions. 4. Determine the vertical position in the rack at each rack post where the rails are to be installed. The top-most mounting hole for a particular rack unit (RU) mounting position is typically identified by a mark or hole.
Figure 22. Attaching the rail to the rack NOTE: To secure the rail adapter hardware nuts, you may need to use the supplied wrench or pliers to tighten the nuts. 6. Repeat step 5 for the second rail. 7. After installing both rails, ensure that they are level with one another. Installing the shelf on the rails About this task WARNING:...
If the chassis does not slide all the way into the cabinet, you may need to further loosen the screws that hold the rear of the rails in place, then adjust the rails to allow the tabs to fit into the notches. CL4655 Figure 24.
1. Locate the 4U high cabinet space designated for the shelf. 2. Adjust rail length if required. 3. The rails are shipped with M5 adapters, which fit into the Dell EMC NEMA channels. For Dell EMC racks, proceed to step 4. For third-party racks, proceed as follows: a.
Figure 26. Rail installation a. Align the right rail with the lower U of the allotted 4U space. NOTE: Each of the rail alignment pins must be located in the middle holes of the bottom two U spaces of the 4U space.
7. On both left and right rail assemblies, install a single long screw between the rail posts in the upper screw hole to secure the rails as follows: a. For Dell EMC racks or racks that do not have threaded holes, insert a single M5 screw into the larger of the two screw holes.
Installing the shelf onto the rails Prerequisites If you are installing an empty shelf (all FRUs removed), you can install the chassis without using a lift. If the shelf is populated with FRUs before installation, you must use a portable lift. Working with a portable lift on page 10 provides more information.
CL5431 Figure 29. Sliding the shelf chassis into the rails NOTE: You might need to release sagging tension on the shelf by pulling the lift arms and tray up slightly. 4. Unlock the casters by lifting the locking tabs, as shown in the following figure, and carefully slide the shelf into the cabinet as far as the lift allows.
CL5423 Figure 31. Locking the casters 6. Remove the securing strap by pulling up on the retaining key and pull the ratchet handle upwards as needed, as shown in the following figure. CL5430 Figure 32. Removing the straps 7. Carefully push the shelf off the lift arms/tray and into the cabinet. CAUTION: Make sure to leave the lift under the chassis until the shelf is safely balanced and secured within the cabinet.
Steps 1. For Dell EMC racks, use the orange shelf latch handles to push the shelf completely into the cabinet. Align the two semi-captive M5 shoulder screws on each side with the mounting holes on the cabinet. Thread the shoulder screws into the mounting holes and finger-tighten the shoulder screws.
If the shelf is being installed into a Dell EMC rack, secure the top cover to the rack using M5 truss head screws from the kit. Tighten the screws until they are finger tight.
● For a Dell EMC rack, align the semi-captive screws with the mounting hole in the cabinet and thread the screw into the mounting hole. ● For a third-party rack that is not compatible with the semi-captive screw, remove the semi-captive screw by pulling the screw assembly out the side of the top cover.
NOTE: This procedure describes the installation of the 1U cable management tray into a standard Dell EMC rack. For third- party racks, use the additional hardware that comes with the 1U cable management arm to install the rails as necessary.
CL5495 Figure 39. Installing and securing the rails—front CL5518 Figure 40. Installing and securing the rails—rear 2. Align the flanges on the inside the mounting holes of the rack. Adjust the rails to the fit the rack you are using. Insert the two adapters on the rail into the mounting holes, in both the front and the rear of the rails.
3. Orient the tray so that the UP arrow is pointed up and the end of the tray that is labeled FRONT is to the front of the rack. Slide the tray into the rails until it locks into place with an audible click. To release the tray, press the spring clips up and pull the tray towards the front of the rack.
outside cable runs connect to the rack, while the two inside cable runs connect to the shelf. Once the cables are installed, close the lids, making sure that they are snapped shut. CL5522 Figure 45. 1-Inch graduation label 6. Align the lids of the cable chains so the lids are facing up and the hinges are all facing each other. Arrange the two cable chains so that they form a "U"...
CL5499 Figure 48. Installing the chassis bracket 9. Place the chassis bracket over the center rail of the cable tray. Clip the free end of the cable chains to the center flange on the chassis bracket. Figure 49. Installing the bezel 10.
Third-party rack installation Follow these best practice guidelines to ensure an orderly installation: ● Third-party racks might have PDUs which face into the rack. This can cause interference between the shelf and/or rear CMAs. Carefully plan and route cables to minimize any interference. It might be necessary to use a type of PDU that is mounted in the main rack area.
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4. Move to the front of the rail and align the mounting slots with the mounting holes near the front of the rail. CL5501 Figure 51. 18"-22" marking 5. Slide the inner rail mechanism to the front of the rail until the 18"-22" mark is visible. If the inner mechanism is locked, depress the leaf spring and press the rail locking mechanism to free it.
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Installing the rails in a third-party rack The rails are shipped with 6.8 mm adapters that are designed to fit into the NEMA channels of the Dell EMC rack. For third-party racks, the 6.8 mm adapters must be removed and replaced with rail pins that fit the hole-types in the third-party rack.
Table 5. Parts list Image # Description Part number Shelf rail location in 4U space Universal Rail Pins (see previous table for Part of PN 106-569-300 and 106-529-209 details) Shelf rails (2 each/kit) for each node PN 106-569-300 and 106-529-209 Figure 54.
Steps 1. Remove the 6.8 mm adapters and replace them with the appropriate hardware from the kit: a. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the two 6.8 mm adapters from the adapter mounting block on the rails. b. Select the correct adapters from the hardware kit and install the adapters into the adapter mounting block. 2.
CL5376 Figure 56. Securing a rail with a single screw ● If you are installing the rails in a rack that has threaded holes, insert an M4 screw into the smaller of the two center screw holes at both the front and the rear of the rail. The screw is smaller and will pass through the threaded hole in the NEMA racks.
Table 7. List of parts used in nutbar installation illustration Image # Description Part number Nutbar location in 4U space 1 ea Nutbars: (Left: 051-000-357), (Right: 051-000-356) Rail location in the 4U space Rail bracket alignment pins Nutbar alignment pins Part of PN 051-000-357 and PN 051-000-356 Nutbar M5 securing screws, black PN 036-709-013...
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Steps 1. At the front of the rack, align and install the left nutbar (051-000-357) directly above the rail assembly. 2. Secure the nutbar with two M5 securing screws, one above the top alignment pin and one below the lower alignment pin. 3.
Topics: • Connecting the expansion shelves and the controllers • ES30 cable information • Connecting multiple ES30 shelves to the DD9500 system • DS60 cable information • Connecting multiple DS60 shelves to the DD9500 system • Connecting the HA interconnect •...
The cables that are provided support the controller and shelves in the rack positions as shown in the diagrams. ● Refer to the diagrams in the Connecting multiple ES30 shelves to the DD9500 system on page 56 to connect a DD9500 system.
Table 8. Cables for node 0 to ES30 shelf loop HD-mini-SAS connector on controller, SFF-8088 connector keyed for host port on ES30 Cable model code Part number Cable length X-SAS-HDMS2 038-003-810 2 m (79 in) X-SAS-HDMS3 038-003-811 3 m (118 in) X-SAS-HDMS5 038-003-813 5 m (196 in)
Figure 61. Cables for ES30 to ES30 connections Table 10. ES30 to ES30 cable options Mini-SAS cable, SFF-8088 connectors on both ends, one end keyed for host ports and the other keyed for expansion ports Cable model Part number Cable length X-SAS-MSMS1 038-003-786 1 m (39 in.)
Connecting multiple ES30 shelves to the DD9500 system The cabling diagrams in this section show the maximum configurations for the DD9500 systems. Not all systems will have all the disk shelves shown in the diagrams. Add shelf-to-shelf cables between shelves in a loop and to the controller as shown in the diagrams.
Table 11. DD9500 with ES30 (continued) String I/O - Port Shelf Port Length (Loop) I/O 6 - Port 3 A controller HOST port of the highest number shelf in V6 Cable lengths shown are designed for Data Domain racks. Longer cables (up to 5M) can be used.
DD9500 with HA (one rack) For an HA DD9500 pair in one rack: Table 12. DD9500 with ES30 HA primary node cabling instructions (one rack) String I/O - Port Shelf Port Length (Loop) I/O 3 - Port 1 B controller HOST port of shelf V1.1...
Figure 63. DD9500 with ES30 shelves, HA (one rack) DD9500 with HA (two racks) For an HA DD9500 pair in two racks: Table 14. DD9500 with ES30 HA primary node cabling instructions (two racks) String I/O - Port Shelf Port...
Table 14. DD9500 with ES30 HA primary node cabling instructions (two racks) (continued) String I/O - Port Shelf Port Length (Loop) I/O 3 - Port 0 B controller HOST port of shelf V2.1 I/O 6 - Port 1 A controller HOST...
DD9500 with DD Cloud Tier (Single node or HA) For a DD9500 system with DD Cloud Tier (Single node or HA): Table 16. DD9500 with ES30 DD Cloud Tier or HA and DD Cloud Tier primary node cabling instructions String...
V6 Cable lengths shown are designed for Data Domain racks. Longer cables (up to 5M) can be used. Table 17. DD9500 with ES30 DD Cloud Tier or HA and DD Cloud Tier standby node cabling instructions String...
Figure 65. DD9500 with ES30 shelves, DD Cloud Tier or HA and DD Cloud Tier DD9500 with ERSO For a DD9500 system with ERSO: Table 18. DD9500 with ES30 ERSO String I/O - Port Shelf Port Length (Loop) I/O 3 - Port 1 B controller HOST port of shelf V1.1...
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Table 18. DD9500 with ES30 ERSO (continued) String I/O - Port Shelf Port Length (Loop) I/O 2 - Port 1 B controller HOST port of shelf V3.1 I/O 6 - Port 0 A controller HOST port of the highest number shelf in V3...
DS60 cable information The primary and secondary nodes use the same cable type to connect to DS60 disk shelves. Figure 67. SAS I/O module to DS60 connector Table 19. Cables for node 0 and node 1 to DS60 shelf loop HD-mini-SAS connector on controller and enclosure Cable model code Part number...
Connecting multiple DS60 shelves to the DD9500 system The cabling diagrams in this section show the maximum configurations for the DD9500 systems. Not all systems will have all the disk shelves shown in the diagrams. Some of the DS60 configurations described in the following sections also include ES30 shelves for DD Cloud Tier metadata, or FS15 shelves for Metadata on flash.
Table 21. DD9500 with DS60 HA primary node cabling instructions String (Loop) I/O - Port Shelf Port Length I/O 6 - Port 0 A controller port 0 of shelf V1.1 I/O 2 - Port 1 B controller port 0 of the highest number shelf in V1 I/O 3 - Port 0 A controller port 0 of shelf V2.1...
DD9500 with DD Cloud Tier (Single node) For a DD9500 system with DD Cloud Tier: Table 23. DD9500 with DS60 DD Cloud Tier String (Loop) I/O - Port Shelf Port Length I/O 6 - Port 0 A controller port 0 of shelf V1.1...
Figure 70. DD9500 with DS60 shelves, DD Cloud Tier DD9500 with DD Cloud Tier (HA) For an HA DD9500 pair with DD Cloud Tier: Connect Cables and Power On...
Table 24. DD9500 with DS60 HA and DD Cloud Tier primary node cabling instructions String (Loop) I/O - Port Shelf Port Length I/O 6 - Port 0 A controller port 0 of shelf V1.1 I/O 2 - Port 1 B controller port 0 of the highest number shelf in V1 I/O 3 - Port 0 A controller port 0 of shelf V2.1...
Table 26. DD9500 with DS60 ERSO cabling instructions String (Loop) I/O - Port Shelf Port Length I/O 6 - Port 0 A controller port 0 of shelf V1.1 I/O 2 - Port 1 B controller port 0 of the highest number shelf in V1 I/O 3 - Port 0 A controller port 0 of shelf V2.1...
Figure 72. DD9500 with DS60 shelves, ERSO Connecting the HA interconnect About this task The HA interconnect consists of a 10 GbE I/O module in slot 11 of each node in the HA pair. This connection between the two nodes provides the standby node with the information it needs to failover if the active node suffers a failure, and maintain the connections to hosts and clients after the failover is complete.
Figure 73. DD9500 HA interconnect 2. Cable port 0 of the interconnect I/O module in node 0, slot 11 to port 0 of the interconnect I/O module in node 1, slot 11. 3. Cable port 1 of the interconnect I/O module in node 0, slot 11 to port 1 of the interconnect I/O module in node 1, slot 11.
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NOTE: The DD9500 system should be powered from redundant AC sources. This enables one AC source to fail or be serviced without impacting system operation. PSU0 and PSU1 should be attached to one AC source. PSU2 and PSU3 should be attached to the other AC source.
Steps Install the bezel on your DD9500 system by grasping both hand holds and pressing toward the center of the bezel until the latches attach to the sides of the chassis. The red circles identify the latches on each bezel. Make sure the handhold locks lock into place.
1. Connect an administrative console to the serial port on the back panel of the system. NOTE: You must have 115200 baud rate for the DD9500 system to work properly; 9600 baud rate will not work for the DD9500 system.
6. Enter the default password, which is the system serial number (SSN). The SSN is on the attached tag on the rear panel of the system. See the rear panel of the DD9500 system for the SSN tag. Password: system_serial_number...
The customer can later enter the following to redisplay the EULA and accept it: system show eula Run the configuration wizard The CLI configuration wizard starts automatically the first time the system boots. The wizard prompts you through a series of questions that provide just enough information for initial system configuration and basic network connectivity.
8. Enter up to three DNS servers to use for resolving host names to IP addresses. Use a comma-separated or space-separated list. Enter a space for no DNS servers. Or accept the IP addresses of the DNS servers, if the system was able to discover them.
# config set timezone US/Central The Timezone name is: US/Central *** You made a change to the timezone setting. To fully effect this change *** (in currently running processes), you need to reboot the machine. 6. Reboot the primary node for the time zone change to take effect: # system reboot The 'system reboot' command reboots the system.
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-------------------------- ---- ----------- ------------------------ ------------------------ 3. Complete one of the following options: ● If the values in the Subject column on both nodes are different, continue to Step 4. ● If the values in the Subject column on both nodes are the same: a.
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# net config eth1a 2.2.2.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 type floating 11. Add the SSD enclosure to cache tier. Run the following command: storage add tier cache enclosure<enclosure number> 12. Enable the filesystem on node 0. Run the following command: filesys enable Configure System for Use...
Add Storage Capacity The system supports capacity expansion operations by adding new disks or disk shelves while the system is powered on. The chapter contained in this part provides overview information and instructions to verify the system health before adding storage to the system.
Power cycle DS60 shelves About this task To make sure that the shelf firmware is updated properly, power cycle DS60 shelves after installing them. Complete the following tasks to power cycle the shelves. NOTE: The KB article Data Domain Restorers with DS60 shelves may encounter a kernel panic due to an LCC firmware change, available on https://support.emc.com, provides additional information.
Removing the front bezel About this task NOTE: You must remove the front bezel to gain access to the internal components. Remove it only to replace or add an internal component. Steps 1. If the bezel has a lock, insert the key that shipped with your shelf into the lock, and turn the key to unlock the bezel. 2.
Figure 77. Pulling the Chassis Out (Two shoulder Screw Configuration) Add new disks About this task It is not necessary to remove power from the disk shelf before adding new disks. Steps 1. Grab the finger slot of a blank carrier and pull it straight up to remove it from the disk slot. NOTE: After removing a blank carrier, insert the disk into the empty slot before removing the next carrier.
Figure 78. Installing a disk 8. Repeat steps 1-7 to add the remaining 14 disks. Close the shelf chassis About this task After installing all 15 new disks, close the DS60 chassis. Steps 1. Using the orange shelf latch handles, push the shelf slowly into the cabinet. Be aware of SAS and Power cabling as the shelf is reseated.
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ES30 <Serial#> Online 15 Slots --------- --------- --------------- ------ -------- --------- -------- 3 enclosures present. 3. Run the enclosure show topology command to verify there are two valid SAS paths to the new storage. NOTE: This step is not required when adding a new disk pack to an existing DS60. NOTE: Optionally run the enclosure test topology command to test each SAS path.
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# disk show state Enclosure Disk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 --------- ------------------------------------------------- s ....s U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U --------- ------------------------------------------------- Legend State...
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Updating system information...done Successfully added: 3 done ● To add a new shelf to Cloud Tier storage: # storage add tier cloud enclosure 3 Checking storage requirements...done Adding enclosure 3 to the cloud tier...Enclosure 3 successfully added to the cloud tier. Updating system information...done Successfully added: 3 done 6.
Not Installed Disks ------ ------------------- ----- Total 79 disks ● For a new ES30: # disk show state Enclosure Disk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 --------- ------------------------------------------------- s ..
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● Run the filesys expand command to add Active Tier storage. # filesys expand ● Run the filesys archive unit expand <archive-unit-number> command to add Archive Tier storage. # filesys archive unit expand 1 2. Run the filesys show space command to verify the system recognizes the additional capacity. # filesys show space Active Tier: Resource...
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Spare Disks Not Installed Disks ------ ------------------- ----- Total 79 disks ● For a new ES30: # disk show state Enclosure Disk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 --------- ------------------------------------------------- s .