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x 007-4834-001FiguresFigure 4-6 Replacing an SFP Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Figure 4-7 SFPs and

82 007-4834-0015: CablingFigure 5-14 Redundant Power Cabling ExampleNote: To speed drive spin-up, it is recommended that you start the expansion encl

007-4834-001 83Appendix AA. Specifications and RequirementsThis appendix describes the technical specifications and requirements of the SGI InfiniteSt

84 007-4834-001A: Specifications and RequirementsFigure A-1 Rack Power Connection ExampleRack DimensionsFigure A-2 shows the system rack and its dimen

Rack Specifications007-4834-001 85Figure A-2 Dimensions of the InfiniteStorage 4000 RAID System Rack

86 007-4834-001A: Specifications and RequirementsWeightThe total weight of the system depends on the quantity of enclosures installed. Table A-1 lists

Rack Specifications007-4834-001 87Figure A-3 Rack Weights Example7 enclosures(7 x 38.5 kg)= 269.5 kg (592.9 lbs)Empty rack weight 139.2 kg (307 lbs)To

88 007-4834-001A: Specifications and RequirementsArea RequirementsThe floor area at the installation site must provide the following:• Enough stabilit

Rack Specifications007-4834-001 89Wiring and PowerThe rack’s AC distribution boxes use common industrial wiring. Consider the following site wiring an

90 007-4834-001A: Specifications and RequirementsPower RequirementsTable A-2 lists the power requirements for the rack.Power Distribution UnitsThe rac

Rack Specifications007-4834-001 91(USA and Canada) or worldwide (excluding USA and Canada) components. Each AC power distribution box includes the fol

007-4834-001 xiTablesTable 3-1 Enclosure Front Panel Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . 33Table 3-2 Storage Enclos

92 007-4834-001A: Specifications and RequirementsEnvironmentalTable A-3 list the environmental requirements for the InfiniteStorage 4000 RAID system.C

Enclosure Specifications007-4834-001 93Enclosure SpecificationsThis section lists the dimensions and weights, as well as the wiring, power, environmen

94 007-4834-001A: Specifications and RequirementsWeightsEnsure that the floor space at the installation site has sufficient stability to support the m

Enclosure Specifications007-4834-001 95Wiring and PowerThe enclosure is a 120/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz unit that meets standard voltage requirements for both

96 007-4834-001A: Specifications and RequirementsEnvironmentalTable A-7 and Table A-8 lists the environmental requirements for the system enclosure.Ta

Enclosure Specifications007-4834-001 97System Enclosure Air FlowFigure A-7 shows the air flow in the system enclosure. Make sure your installation sit

007-4834-001 99Appendix BB. SGI Field Engineering Compliance StatementsElectromagnetic EmissionsThe equipment described in this guide complies with th

100 007-4834-001B: SGI Field Engineering Compliance Statementsare designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in an industrial

Shielded Cables007-4834-001 101It is important that while you are operating this equipment you keep all the covers and doors, including the plastics,

102 007-4834-001B: SGI Field Engineering Compliance StatementsIf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whic

International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR)007-4834-001 103International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR)The equipmen

About This Guide007-4834-001 xiiiAbout This GuideThis guide provides an overview of the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000 RAID system. It covers routine operat

xiv 007-4834-001About This GuideImportant InformationDanger: Never look into the end of a fiber-optic cable to confirm that light is being emitted (o

About This Guide007-4834-001 xvRelated PublicationsThis guide is part of a document set that fully supports the installation, operation, and service o

xvi 007-4834-001About This GuideConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this document:Product SupportSGI provides a comprehensive pro

About This Guide007-4834-001 xviiReader CommentsIf you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this document, contact

007-4834-001 1Chapter 11. Introduction to the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000The SGI InfiniteStorage 4000 is a high-bandwidth RAID Fibre Channel storage syst

CONTRIBUTORSWriting contributions by Mark SchwendenIllustration contributions by Chrystie DanzerProduction by Mark SchwendenEngineering contributions

2 007-4834-0011: Introduction to the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000InfiniteStorage 4000 RAID FeaturesThe InfiniteStorage 4000 RAID system is a mass storage

System Features007-4834-001 3Performance FeaturesThe SGI InfiniteStorage 4000 RAID storage system has the following basic features:• Outstanding perfo

4 007-4834-0011: Introduction to the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000RAID Controller FeaturesThe RAID controllers in the InfiniteStorage 4000 have the followi

System Features007-4834-001 5Availability FeaturesThe InfiniteStorage 4000 has the following availability features:• Dual power feeds with dual power

6 007-4834-0011: Introduction to the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000Adapter and Switch CompatibilityThe InfiniteStorage 4000 supports the following host bus

System Components007-4834-001 7Storage EnclosuresThe InfiniteStorage 4000 is comprised of storage enclosures. These enclosures provide all of the logi

8 007-4834-0011: Introduction to the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000Figure 1-2 shows a rear view of both a controller enclosure and an expansion enclosure.Fi

System Components007-4834-001 9SGI InfiniteStorage 4000 Rack The SGI InfiniteStorage 4000 rack has the following features:• 78-in. high x 24-in. wide

10 007-4834-0011: Introduction to the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000Figure 1-3 InfiniteStorage 4000 Rack Dimensions

System Components007-4834-001 11Figure 1-4 shows an example of the power distrubution connection features of the rack.Figure 1-4 Rack PDU Connection E

007-4834-001 iiiRecord of RevisionVersion Description001 April 2006First publication

007-4834-001 13Chapter 22. Storage EnclosuresThe storage enclosure is the basic building block of the SGI InfiniteStorage 4000 mass storage RAID syste

14 007-4834-0012: Storage EnclosuresA Quick Glance at the Storage Enclosure Hardware• The top-left ESM is inverted from the bottom-right ESM.• The top

Overview007-4834-001 15OverviewImportant: Several references are made in this chapter to the storage management software (TPSSM). For complete inform

16 007-4834-0012: Storage EnclosuresCallout 1 in Figure 2-2 shows the location of the first drive unit, callout 2 shows the location of the mute butto

The Disk Drives007-4834-001 17The Disk DrivesEach storage enclosure can contain up to 16 low-profile Fibre Channel disk drives. Controller enclosures

18 007-4834-0012: Storage EnclosuresEach controller also has two labels on its rear panel: one shows the MAC address of the controller and one shows t

Environmental Status Modules (ESMs)007-4834-001 19Figure 2-5 InfiniteStorage 4000 RAID Controller Enclosure Front and Rear ComponentsEnvironmental Sta

20 007-4834-0012: Storage EnclosuresFigure 2-6 Environmental Status ModulesPower Supply and Fan ModulesThe storage enclosures each have two combined f

Tray ID Selection007-4834-001 21light that illuminates if there is a problem with the units. Callout 1 shows the latching mechanism used to remove or

Note: Each enclosure in a storage system must have a unique ID. If you are installing multiple systems in one rack, there may be enclosures with the

SFP Transceivers007-4834-001 23transceiver. As shown in Figure 2-9, the SFP assembly consists of an active SFP transceiver unit (callout 1), and the f

007-4834-001 25Chapter 33. Operating Storage EnclosuresThis chapter describes the operation of the storage enclosures in the following sections:• “Tur

26 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresTo turn on the enclosure after a normal shutdown (as described in “Turning the Power Off” on page 30), t

Turning the Power On after an Unexpected Shutdown007-4834-001 27Turning the Power On after an Unexpected ShutdownThe enclosure (and the entire storage

28 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresIn the expansion enclosures, the overtemp indicator on the environmental status module illuminates if th

Turning the Power On after an Unexpected Shutdown007-4834-001 29Turning the Power On after an Emergency ShutdownTo restart the enclosure after a power

30 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresTurning the Power OffThe enclosure is designed to run continuously, 24 hours a day. However, you may nee

Monitoring Status with Software007-4834-001 31Monitoring Status with SoftwareUse storage management software (TPSSM) to monitor enclosure status. You

007-4834-001 vContentsRecord of Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresChecking the Indicator LightsThe enclosure’s indicator lights display the status of the enclosure and it

Checking the Indicator Lights007-4834-001 33Figure 3-2 Storage Enclosure Front Indicator LightsTable 3-1 Enclosure Front Panel Status LEDsLED location

34 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresRear Indicator LightsThis section describes the rear indicator lights for the expansion enclosure. Figur

Checking the Indicator Lights007-4834-001 35The normal operating state of all indicators on the rear panel is green. If an amber indicator is on, or a

36 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresFigure 3-4 Link Rate Switch Location (Front of Enclosure)Figure 3-5 Link Rate Rear Indicator Lights (Rea

Moving the Enclosure007-4834-001 37Service Action Allowed LightEach drive CRU, power-fan CRU, and ESM CRU has a Service Action Allowed light. The Serv

38 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresRemoving the EnclosureTo remove the enclosure from the rack, follow these steps:1. Unsnap the side brack

Moving the Enclosure007-4834-001 395. Remove the front mounting screws (see Figure 3-6 on page 38). There are also two mounting screws at the rear, on

40 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage EnclosuresReinstalling the EnclosureIf you are installing the enclosure in another location in the rack, (or in an

Front Bezel Air Filter007-4834-001 41Front Bezel Air FilterUse the following procedures to check, replace, or clean an air filter installed in the bez

vi 007-4834-001ContentsRAID Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42 007-4834-0013: Operating Storage Enclosures4. Disengage the air filter (callout 3 in Figure 3-8) from the screen frame’s retaining clips (callout 2

007-4834-001 43Chapter 44. Replacing Enclosure ComponentsThis chapter describes how to replace each component in the enclosure in the following sectio

44 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure Components1. Check TPSSM for instructions on drive failure recovery procedures. Follow any instructions provided

Replacing a Failed Disk Drive007-4834-001 457. Review all documentation shipped with the new drive module for any updated replacement procedures and o

46 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure Components14. Check the status of each enclosure in the storage array. 15. Does any component have a Needs Atten

Replacing a Failed Power/Fan Module007-4834-001 474. Review all documentation shipped with the new power/fan module for any updated replacement proced

48 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure Components9. With the module fully unlatched pull the unit gently outward to remove the power/fan module from th

Replacing a Failed RAID Controller Module007-4834-001 49Replacing a Failed RAID Controller ModuleWhen TPSSM instructs you to replace a failed RAID con

50 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure ComponentsFigure 4-4 Removing the Controller’s Fibre Channel Cable and Transceiver6. Wearing antistatic protecti

Replacing an SFP Transceiver007-4834-001 518. Slide the new controller into the empty slot, and close the latch.9. Reconnect the SFP transceivers and

Contents007-4834-001 viiUpgrading Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure ComponentsCaution: Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components – Touching the tray or its component

Replacing an SFP Transceiver007-4834-001 539. Remove the failed SFP transceiver from the controller.10. Install the new SFP transceiver into the contr

54 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure Components17. Does any component have a Needs Attention status?– Yes – Click the Recovery Guru toolbar button in

Replacing a Failed Environmental Status Module007-4834-001 55Replacing a Failed Environmental Status ModuleWhen TPSSM instructs you to replace a faile

56 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure Components9. Close both levers until the latch locks into place.10. Install the SFP transceivers and Fibre Chann

Upgrading Drives007-4834-001 57Upgrading DrivesYou can upgrade drives in the following two ways:• Add drives to empty slots in the enclosure (see “Add

58 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure Components7. Review all documentation shipped with the new drive module for updated replacement procedures and o

Upgrading Drives007-4834-001 59Adding Drives of Larger CapacityThis section provides guidelines for upgrading the disk drives in a storage array. Care

60 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure Components4. Shut down all I/O activity on the enclosure. Make sure the drive activity indicators on the front a

Adding Expansion Enclosures007-4834-001 61Adding Expansion EnclosuresYou can add new expansion enclosures to an existing storage array without turning

viii 007-4834-001ContentsFCC Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 007-4834-0014: Replacing Enclosure ComponentsImportant: Depending on how long it takes you to complete step 2, TPSSM may report a loss of redundan

007-4834-001 63Chapter 55. CablingThis chapter describes the cabling between the RAID controller enclosure, the front-end host, and the expansion encl

64 007-4834-0015: CablingRAID and Expansion Enclosure Cabling TipsKeep the following in mind when cabling the RAID controller enclosure to a drive exp

Connecting the Drive Loop Cables007-4834-001 65In Figure 5-2, callout 1 shows the location of ESM A (inverted), callout 2 shows ESM B. Callout 3 shows

66 007-4834-0015: CablingTo complete these procedures, you will need at least two interface cables (depending on the number of drive expansion enclosu

Connecting the Drive Loop Cables007-4834-001 673. To cable two drive expansion enclosures, use Table 5-2 and see Figure 5-4.Table 5-2 Cabling a RAID E

68 007-4834-0015: Cabling4. For additional drive enclosures with a dual controller RAID system, use the information in Table 5-3 that lists the connec

Connecting the Drive Loop Cables007-4834-001 69Figure 5-5 Drive Loop Cabling Example (Four Expansion Enclosures)Drive expansion 4Drive expansion 2Driv

70 007-4834-0015: Cabling5. Connect a RAID controller enclosure to five drive expansion enclosures using a loop (see Figure 5-6). Table 5-4 lists the

Connecting the Drive Loop Cables007-4834-001 71Figure 5-6 Drive Loop Cabling for Five Expansion EnclosuresDrive expansion 4Drive expansion 2Drive expa

007-4834-001 ixFiguresFigure 1-1 InfiniteStorage 4000 Rackmount Storage Enclosures . . . . . 7Figure 1-2 InfiniteStorage 4000 Co

72 007-4834-0015: Cabling6. Connect a RAID controller enclosure to six drive expansion enclosures using a loop (see Figure 5-7). Table 5-5 lists the c

Connecting the Drive Loop Cables007-4834-001 73Figure 5-7 Drive Loop Cabling for Six Drive Expansion EnclosuresDrive expansion 6Drive expansion 4Drive

74 007-4834-0015: CablingConnecting the System to the Host(s)You can connect your system to a host computer (or multiple host computers) in many ways.

Connecting the System to the Host(s)007-4834-001 75Figure 5-8 shows a possible configuration for direct dual-HBA connection to a host system with HBA

76 007-4834-0015: CablingSwitched-Host Connection With HBA FailoverFigure 5-9 shows a possible configuration for switch-connected systems with HBA fai

Connecting the System to the Host(s)007-4834-001 77Example Fabric/Switch Host Connection CablingFigure 5-10 shows an example of connecting the Infinit

78 007-4834-0015: CablingOut-of-band management requires that Ethernet or serial connections are cabled to each controller. The controllers are manage

Connecting the System to the Host(s)007-4834-001 791. To cable the system for out-of-band management via Ethernet, connect a pair of Ethernet interfac

80 007-4834-0015: CablingFigure 5-12 In-Band Management Cabling Example

Powering On the System007-4834-001 81Powering On the SystemTo connect the controller and the expansion enclosures to the AC power source and power on