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  • Page 1 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server User’s Guide GC26-7726-00...
  • Page 3 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server User’s Guide GC26-7726-00...
  • Page 4 Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page First Edition (January 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. 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

    ......20 Turning on the power ..... . 22 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 6 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 73 Power cords ......73 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 Glossary ......75 Index ......85 Contents...
  • Page 8 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Figures

    ... . 3 4. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server - back view ... . 4 5. Fibre Channel interface connections ......4 6.
  • Page 10 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Tables

    1. Mapping of FAStT names to DS4000 Series names ....xvii 2. TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server document titles by user tasks ..xix 3.
  • Page 12 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 14 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 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 TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Statement 2: CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer.
  • Page 16 Class 1 Laser Statement Statement 4: ≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Statement 5: CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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.
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  • Page 19: About This Document

    FAStT product renaming IBM is in the process of renaming some FAStT family products. Table 1 identifies each new DS4000 product name with its corresponding FAStT product name. Note that this change of product name only indicates no change in functionality or warranty.

  • Page 20: Who Should Read This Document

    Channel, and DS4100 SATA Storage Server product libraries, as well as other related documents. Each table lists documents that are included in the libraries and what common tasks they address. xviii IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Ds4500 Storage Server Library

    DS4500 storage server library Table 2 associates each document in the DS4500 (previously FAStT900) storage server library with its related common user tasks. Table 2. TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server document titles by user tasks Title User Tasks Planning...

  • Page 22: Ds4400 Storage Server Library

    Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM DS4400 Fibre Channel Storage Server User’s Guide, GC26-7730 IBM DS4400 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and Support Guide, GC26-7731 IBM DS4400 Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions, GC26-7732 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Ds4300 Storage Server Library

    Table 4. TotalStorage DS4300 Fibre Channel Storage Server document titles by user tasks Title User Tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and Installation Installation Administration Maintenance IBM TotalStorage DS4300 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and User’s Guide, GC26-7722 IBM TotalStorage DS4300 Rack Mounting Instructions, GC26-7724 IBM TotalStorage DS4300 Fibre...

  • Page 24: Ds4100 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, GC26-7733 IBM TotalStorage DS4100 Cabling Guide, 24P8973 xxii IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 25: Ds4000 Storage Manager Version 9 Publications

    Title User tasks Planning Hardware Software Configuration Operation and Diagnosis and installation installation administration maintenance IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9 Installation and Support Guide for Windows 2000/Server 2003, NetWare, ESX Server, and Linux, GC26-7706 IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Storage...

  • Page 26: Other Ds4000 And Ds4000-Related Documents

    User’s Guide, GC26-7737 IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Fibre Channel and Serial ATA Intermix Premium Feature Installation Overview GC26-7713 Fibre Channel Solutions - IBM DS4000 EXP500 Installation and User’s Guide, 59p5637 xxiv IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: How This Document Is Organized

    32P0081 ® IBM Netfinity Fibre Channel Cabling Instructions, 19K0906 IBM Fibre Channel SAN Configuration Setup Guide, 25P2509 How this document is organized Chapter 1, “Introduction,” on page 1 introduces the DS4500 Storage Server and its primary components. Chapter 2, “Operating the DS4500 Storage Server,” on page 19 describes the tasks required to operate the DS4500 Storage Server.

  • Page 28: Notices And Statements In This Document

    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 29: Using The Documentation

    For information about which products are supported by Support Line in your country or region, go to the following Web site: www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/ For more information about the IBM Support Line and other IBM services, go to the following Web sites: v www.ibm.com/services/...

  • Page 30: Hardware Service And Support

    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. Go to the following Web site for support telephone numbers: www.ibm.com/planetwide/...

  • Page 31: Chapter 1. Introduction

    DS4000 product series firmware at the time of the initial installation and when product updates become available. To be notified of important product updates, you must first register at the IBM Support and Download Web site: © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...

  • Page 32: Front View

    Figure 2 on page 3 shows the bezel. The bezel is a removable front cover with holes for viewing the status lights and for boosting air circulation. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Back View

    Removable bezel DS4500 GS000031 Figure 2. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server front bezel Figure 3 shows the following components on the DS4500 Storage Server without the front bezel: v Storage server fan - A removable unit that contains two cooling fans and...

  • Page 34: Fibre Channel Connections

    Fan and communications module - A removable unit that contains the power supply cooling fans, an indicator light, and Ethernet ports. Figure 4. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server - back view Fibre Channel connections When fully configured, the back of the DS4500 Storage Server can accommodate up to four host-side and four drive-side mini hubs.

  • Page 35: Handling Fiber-Optic Cables

    SFP module installed in a DS4500 Storage Server mini hub v SFP module installed in an IBM Fibre Channel switch v SFP module installed in an IBM DS4000 EXP700 or DS4000 EXP710 storage expansion enclosure v SFP module installed in an IBM DS4000 EXP100 storage expansion enclosure...

  • Page 36: Connecting An Lc-Lc Fibre Channel Cable To An Sfp Module

    Note: If you are connecting a DS4500 Storage Server to a FAStT EXP500 storage expansion enclosure or to an IBM DS4000 host adapter, you must also use a Fibre Channel cable adapter. For more information about how to use the LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapter, see “Using LC-SC Fibre Channel cable...

  • Page 37: Removing The Fiber-Optic Cable Protective Caps

    2. If necessary, remove the protective cap from the SFP module, as shown in Figure 49 on page 62. Save the protective cap for future use. 3. Remove the two protective caps from one end of the LC-LC cable as shown in Figure 7.

  • Page 38: Removing An Lc-Lc Fibre Channel Cable From An Sfp Module

    SFP module that is installed in an IBM Fibre Channel switch v Optical interface connector on an IBM DS4000 FC-2 Host Bus Adapter (part number 19K1246) v LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapter (For information about how to use an LC-SC cable adapter, see “Using LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapters”...

  • Page 39: Using Lc-Sc Fibre Channel Cable Adapters

    Figure 10. LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable lever and latches Figure 11. Removing the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable 2. Replace the protective caps on the cable ends. 3. Replace the protective cap on the SFP module. Using LC-SC Fibre Channel cable adapters The LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable Adapter is a fiber-optic cable that you use to connect the LC connector into one of the following devices that require SC connectors:...

  • Page 40: Connecting An Lc-Sc Cable To A Device

    Note the following precautions. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. 1. Read the information in “Handling fiber-optic cables” on page 5. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Removing An Lc-Lc Cable From An Lc-Sc Cable Adapter

    5. Connect the SC connector end of the LC-SC cable to one of the following devices: v Optical interface connector on an IBM DS4000 Host Bus Adapter (Part number 00N6881) v GBIC installed in a FAStT EXP500 storage expansion enclosure (Machine...

  • Page 42: Types Of Interface Ports

    The host and drive mini-hub ports are used for data transfer between hosts or storage expansion enclosures and RAID controllers in the DS4500 Storage Server. Ethernet ports are available for storage subsystem-management. The DS4500 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Host Interface Ports

    For more information about how to connect the DS4500 Storage Server and storage expansion enclosures by using the host and drive interface ports, refer to the IBM DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and Support Guide. Host interface ports The DS4500 Storage Server comes with host-side mini hubs 1 and 2 installed.

  • Page 44: Intermixing Storage Expansion Enclosure Models

    Figure 19. Drive-side mini-hub interface ports The maximum number of storage expansion enclosures that can be connected per pair of redundant drive loops depends on the IBM DS4000 storage expansion enclosure models used. The following DS4000 storage expansion enclosure types...

  • Page 45: Possible Combinations Of Fastt Exp500 And Ds4000 Exp700 Storage Expansion Enclosures Per Drive Loop

    The maximum Fibre Channel transfer speed in all of the DS4000 EXP700s must be set to 1 Gbps because the maximum FC transfer speed of the IBM FAStT EXP500 storage expansion enclosures is 1 Gbps. Otherwise, a drive channel mini hub data rate mismatch error will be generated.
  • Page 46 EXP700 storage expansion enclosures, refer to the IBM TotalStorage DS4000 EXP700 and EXP710 Storage Expansion Enclosures Installation, User’s, and Maintenance Guide. You can also refer to the IBM TotalStorage DS4000 Hard Drive and Storage Expansion Enclosure Installation and Migration Guide.

  • Page 47: Ethernet Interface Ports

    ESM firmware for all DS4000 EXP710s and EXP700s is at version 9326 or higher. A fully configured DS4500 Storage Server supports a maximum of 16 IBM DS4000 EXP700, EXP710, or EXP100 storage expansion enclosures (8 storage expansion enclosures per drive-loop pair), or 224 drives, using dual pairs of redundant drive loops.

  • Page 48: Ethernet Interface Ports

    Figure 20 shows the location of the interface ports. Figure 20. Ethernet interface ports IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Chapter 2. Operating The Ds4500 Storage Server

    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 arrays are not displayed in the DS4000 Storage Manager graphical user interface (GUI).

  • Page 50: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel To Access The Ds4000 Storage Server Components

    Removing and replacing the front bezel to access the DS4000 Storage Server components To access the controller blades, battery, storage server fan, and indicator lights, you must remove the DS4500 Storage Server bezel, as shown in Figure 21 on page 21. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Removing The Ds4500 Storage Server Bezel

    Attention: Pulling the cover out too far can damage the plastic hooks at the top. To avoid damaging the hooks, place the DS4500 Storage Server on a flat surface. Be sure the front of the DS4500 Storage Server extends beyond the edge approximately 5 cm (2 in.).

  • Page 52: Turning On The Power

    For instructions on turning on the storage expansion enclosures, refer to the storage expansion enclosure documentation. 3. Turn on the power to the DS4500 Storage Server, as follows: IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Turning Off The Power

    a. Verify that all communication and power cables are plugged into the back of the DS4500 Storage Server and to a properly grounded ac electrical outlet. b. Turn on the power supply switches on the back of the DS4500 Storage Server (see Figure 23).
  • Page 54 Turn off power to the storage server before you turn off power to the storage expansion enclosures. Turn off both power supply switches on the back of the storage server. See Figure 23 on page 23. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Monitoring Status Through Software

    NVSRAM (for controllers only) must be up to date. Go to the following Web site to get the latest updates. www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/ Apply the necessary updates before configuring the DS4500 arrays and logical drives. Subscribe to My Support for automatic notifications of firmware or storage manager software updates or any important information about your DS4000 subsystems (see “Product updates”...

  • Page 56: Checking The Indicator Lights

    The storage server has five indicator lights, as shown in Figure 24 on page 27. To view the storage server indicator lights, you do not have to remove the DS4500 Storage Server bezel. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Storage Server Indicator Lights

    Power Green light indicates power is on. Normal status: On Problem status: Off Power supply Amber light indicates a power supply fault. Normal status: Off Problem status: On Amber light indicates a fan fault. Normal status: Off Problem status: On DS4500 Controller Amber light indicates a controller fault.

  • Page 58: Raid Controller Indicator Lights

    RAID controller indicator lights Each RAID controller has ten indicator lights: one power, one fault, and eight status lights, as shown in Figure 25 on page 29. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Raid Controller Indicator Lights

    Note: To view the RAID controller indicator lights, remove the DS4500 Storage Server bezel, as shown in Figure 21 on page 21. Figure 25. RAID controller indicator lights Table 11 on page 30 describes the DS4500 RAID controller indicator lights. Chapter 2.

  • Page 60: Battery Indicator Lights

    Note: To view the battery indicator lights, remove the DS4500 Storage Server bezel, as shown in Figure 21 on page 21. Figure 26. Battery indicator lights Table 12 on page 31 describes the battery indicator lights. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Fan And Communications Module Indicator Light

    Table 12. Battery indicator lights Normal Problem Possible conditions indicated by the Indicator light Color operation indicator problem indicator Fault-A or Amber v The left or right battery bank has failed. Fault-B v The battery is either discharged or defective. Full Charge-A Green The left or right battery bank has failed.

  • Page 62: Power Supply Indicator Light

    Figure 29. Mini-hub indicator lights Table 15 on page 33 describes the indicator light status when there are Fibre Channel connections to devices between host-side and drive-side mini hubs. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Host-Side And Drive-Side Mini-Hub Indicator Lights

    Table 15. Host-side and drive-side mini-hub indicator lights Possible condition indicated by the Normal Problem problem Icon Indicator light Color operation indicator indicator None Speed Green On for 2 Gb Off Not applicable Light on indicates for 1 Gb data transfer rate of 2Gb/s.
  • Page 64 However, the drive-side mini hub bypass indicator light will be lit when one SFP module is installed in the mini hub and the mini hub has no Fibre Channel cable connection. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 65 Table 15. Host-side and drive-side mini-hub indicator lights (continued) Possible condition indicated by the Normal Problem problem Icon Indicator light Color operation indicator indicator Loop good Green v The loop is not operational, so no devices are connected. v Mini hub has failed or a faulty device is connected to...
  • Page 66 SFP module is installed in the mini hub port and the mini- hub has no Fibre Channel cables connected to it. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Overtemperature Condition And Power Supply Shutdown

    Overtemperature condition and power supply shutdown If the fan and communications module fails or is unable to maintain an internal temperature below 70° C (158° F), one or both of the power supplies in the DS4500 Storage Server might shut down (see Figure 30). If both power supplies shut down, the DS4500 Storage Server is not operational.

  • Page 68: Turning On The Power After An Overtemperature Shutdown

    95° F) lowers the battery life expectancy. To check the battery service date, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the DS4500 Storage Server bezel, as shown in Figure 21 on page 21. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 69: Preparing To Move The Ds4500 Storage Server

    2. Check the Battery Support Information label, as shown in Figure 32. Figure 32. Checking the battery service date The Battery Support Information label on the front of the battery has three dates: v Date of Manufacture - Date the battery was built at the factory v Date of Installation - Date the battery was installed in the DS4500 Storage Server v Replacement Date - Battery replacement date (see the note at the beginning...

  • Page 70: Moving Or Relocating The Ds4500 Storage Server

    If you are moving the DS4500 Storage Server to another rack cabinet, remove the support rails and power cords from the old rack cabinet and install them in the new one. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 8. To install the DS4500 Storage Server into a rack cabinet in the new location, perform the following steps: a. Slide the DS4500 Storage Server into the rack cabinet. b. Insert and tighten two of the screws that you removed in Step 5 on the inside front of the DS4500 Storage Server.
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  • Page 73: Chapter 3. Replacing The Ds4500 Storage Server Components

    A (top) or controller slot B (bottom). Each controller CRU has ten indicator lights: one power, one fault, and eight status indicator lights, as shown in Figure 33 on page 44. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...

  • Page 74: Servicing Notes

    When a controller CRU fails, the fault light on the affected controller is lit. For more information about indicator lights, see “RAID controller indicator lights” on page 28. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Replacing A Failed Controller

    v The two controllers are automatically synchronized when you replace a failed controller. The storage-management software automatically synchronizes the firmware between the existing controller and the new controller. Replacing a failed controller When instructed by the storage-management software, replace a controller CRU by using the following procedure.

  • Page 76: Battery

    (see Figure 37 on page 49). Check this label to determine when to replace the battery. For information about using the software to track battery age, refer to the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager online help.

  • Page 77: Replacing A Failed Battery

    v When a battery fails, the fault light on the battery is lit. For more information about indicator lights, see “Battery indicator lights” on page 30. v If you replace the battery and still experience battery problems (for example, loss of battery power to the controllers or batteries not charging properly), the DS4500 Storage Server might have defective components or connections.

  • Page 78: Removing And Installing A Battery

    Figure 36. Removing and installing a battery CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 79 CAUTION: This product contains a sealed lead acid battery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. In the United States, IBM has established a collection process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used IBM sealed lead acid batteries. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, please contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333 or contact your IBM representative.

  • Page 80: Storage Server Fan

    DS4500 Storage Server chassis has air vents along its top and sides. These vents serve as air intake and exhaust passages. Always keep vents clean and free of obstructions (Refer to the IBM DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation and Support Guide for operating specifications).

  • Page 81: Servicing Notes

    Figure 39 shows the DS4500 Storage Server air flow. Make sure your installation site allows adequate ventilation to the DS4500 Storage Server during operation. Note: Allow at least 60 cm (2 ft) of clearance in front of and behind the DS4500 Storage Server for proper ventilation.

  • Page 82: Replacing A Failed Storage Server Fan

    4. Install the new storage server fan. a. Slide the new storage server fan all the way into the slot. b. Press down on the lever and snap the lever into place. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 83: Fan And Communications Module

    5. Using Figure 41 as a guide, check the storage server indicator lights on the fan. Figure 41. Storage server indicator lights v When the storage server fan is operating properly, the green power indicator is lit and the amber fan indicator is off. v If the amber fan indicator is lit or the green power indicator remains off, make sure that the storage server fan is seated securely in the slot and that the lever is snapped into place.

  • Page 84: Servicing Notes

    This does not include the time it takes you to perform this entire procedure (for example, checking the indicator lights). IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 85: Fan And Communications Module Ports And Indicator Light

    1. Disconnect all Ethernet interface cables from the failed fan and communications module. The locations of the ports are shown in the following figure. Figure 42. Fan and communications module ports and indicator light 2. Use Figure 43 as a guide and perform the following steps to remove the failed fan and communications module from the DS4500 Storage Server.

  • Page 86: Power Supply

    70° C (158° F). When the power supplies automatically resume operation, the DS4500 Storage Server also resumes operation. v You can hot swap (replace) a power supply because the two power supplies provide redundancy. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Replacing A Failed Power Supply

    v Both power supplies have built-in temperature sensors designed to prevent the power supplies from overheating. If a temperature sensor detects an ambient air temperature greater than 70° C (158° F), the “overheated” power supply automatically shuts down. The second power supply remains on as long as its temperature remains below 70°...
  • Page 88 3. Using Figure 45 on page 59 as a guide, remove the failed power supply. Lift up and pull out on the pull handle to release the power supply. Then slide the unit out. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 89: Small Form-Factor Pluggable (Sfp) Modules

    Figure 45. Removing and installing a power supply CRU 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 43. 4. Unpack the new power supply. 5.

  • Page 90: Replacing A Failed Sfp Module

    Attention: To avoid damage to the cable or SFP module, make sure you unplug the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable before you remove the SFP module. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 91: Replacing A Failed Sfp Module

    1. Remove the LC-LC Fibre Channel cable from the SFP module that has failed. For more information, see “Handling fiber-optic cables” on page 5 and “Removing an LC-LC Fibre Channel cable from an SFP module” on page 8. 2. Replace the protective caps on the LC-LC Fibre Channel cables. Figure 46.

  • Page 92: Unlocking The Sfp Module Latch - Wire Variety

    5. Replace the protective cap on the SFP module. 6. Unpack the new SFP module. 7. Remove the protective cap from the SFP module, as shown in Figure 49. Figure 49. Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Module IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 93: Mini Hubs

    8. Insert the SFP module into the mini-hub port until it clicks into place. Figure 50. Installing an SFP module in a mini hub 9. Reconnect the fiber-optic cables that you removed in Step 1 on page 61. 10. Check the indicator lights on the mini hub. When the mini hub is operating properly, the green loop good light is lit and the fault light is not lit.

  • Page 94: Replacing A Failed Mini Hub

    5. Figure 51. Removing the fiber-optic cable from the SFP module 2. Replace the protective caps on the cables. 3. Remove the SFP modules from the mini hub as follows: IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 95: Removing And Installing A Mini Hub

    a. Unlock the SFP module latch by pulling the plastic tab outward 10° and slide the SFP module out of the mini-hub port. b. Replace the protective cap on the SFP module. c. Place the SFP modules into their static-protective packages. 4.
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  • Page 97: Appendix. Accessibility

    For other interface components, use the Alt + underlined letter combination. Ctrl+F1 Display or conceal a tool tip when keyboard focus is on the toolbar. Spacebar Select an item or activate a hyperlink. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 98 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 TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 99: Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 100: Important Notes

    Processor speeds indicate the internal clock speed of the microprocessor; other factors also affect application performance. CD-ROM drive speeds list the variable read rate. Actual speeds vary and are often less than the maximum possible. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...

  • Page 101: Electronic Emission Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. 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 102: 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 103: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement 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.
  • Page 104 Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies), United States of America, Venezuela IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 TotalStorage DS4000 publications. advanced technology (AT) bus architecture. A bus standard for IBM compatibles. It extends the XT bus If you do not find the term you are looking for, see architecture to 16 bits and also allows for bus...
  • Page 106 CRC. See cyclic redundancy check. be the same for all 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 TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 (CRU). Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA). A FlashCopy. A premium feature for DS4000 that can bus standard for IBM compatibles that extends the make an instantaneous copy of the data in a volume. Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus architecture to 32 bits and allows more than one central processing F_port.
  • Page 108 An entity in the storage partition topology and the physical network. that defines a logical collection of host computers that require shared access to one or more logical drives. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 Internet Protocol (IP) address. The unique 32-bit loop address. The unique ID of a node in address that specifies the location of each device or fibre-channel loop topology sometimes referred to as a workstation on the Internet. For example, 9.67.97.103 is loop ID.
  • Page 110 Object Data Manager (ODM). An AIX proprietary identifier of the storage subsystem for which the storage mechanism for ASCII stanza files that are edited as part of configuring a drive into the kernel. IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 (PTF). A temporary solution or bypass of a problem diagnosed by IBM in a current RVSD. See recoverable virtual shared disk. unaltered release of the program.
  • Page 112 (SAN). A dedicated storage synchronous write mode. In remote mirroring, an network tailored to a specific environment, combining option that requires the primary controller to wait for the IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 acknowledgment of a write operation from the uninterruptible power supply. A source of power secondary controller before returning a write I/O request from a battery that is installed between a computer completion to the host. See also asynchronous write system and its power source. The uninterruptible power mode, remote mirroring, Metro Mirroring.
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  • Page 115 Ethernet interface ports 17 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 72 determine management method xviii document organization xxv documentation fan and communications module 4 DS4000 Storage Manager xxiii overview 53 related xxiv replacing 54 drive interface ports 13 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 116 63 operating 19 important notes 70 indicator lights battery 30 notes checking 26 important 70 controller fault 28 servicing 44, 46, 51, 54, 56, 59, 63 fan and communications fault 31 IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 notices 69 RAID controller (continued) Australia and New Zealand Class A emission indicator lights (continued) compliance statement 72 power 30 electronic emission 71 status 30 Australia and New Zealand 72 replacing a failed controller 45 industry Canada 72 RAID controller enclosure unit installation guide xviii European Union EMC Directive conformance recycling the cache battery 49 statement 72...
  • Page 118 DS4300 Fibre Channel Storage Server xxi DS4400 Fibre Channel Storage Server xx DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server xix related documents xxiv verify server operation w/ LEDs xviii views back 3 front 2 web sites, related xxvii IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Fibre Channel Storage Server: User’s Guide...
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