Compaq RA8000 Manuale utente

RA8000 and ESA12000

Storage Subsystems

User's Guide

EK-SMCPR-UG. A01 387404-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the manuals, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which

case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Restrictions apply

to the use of the local-connection port on this series of controllers; failure to observe these

restrictions may result in harmful interference. Always disconnect this port as soon as possible

after completing the setup operation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference

in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Achtung!

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb

dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende

Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention!

Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer

des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures

spécifiques appropriées.

JAPAN

USA

This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been

type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15

of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency

interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which

case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to

correct the interference. Any modifications to this device - unless expressly approved by the

manufacturer - can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC

rules.

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Contents

Revision Record ...................................................................................................... xiii

About This Guide ......................................................................................................xv

1 Product Description

1.1 Subsystem Overview..................................................................................................1–1

1.2 Major Components ....................................................................................................1–6

1.2.1 Array Controllers....................................................................................................1–8

1.2.2 SCSI Buses.......................................................................................................... 1–10

1.2.3 Single-Ended I/O Module (SE I/O) ......................................................................1–11

1.2.3.1 Expanding the UltraSCSI Bus ............................................................................1–12

1.2.3.2 Controlling the Internal SCSI Bus..................................................................... 1–13

1.2.3.3 Controlling the External SCSI Bus....................................................................1–13

1.2.3.4 Controlling the Fault Bus..................................................................................1–13

1.2.3.5 “Warm Swapping” I/O Modules and Cables...................................................... 1–13

1.2.3.6 Maximum Bus Length....................................................................................... 1–14

1.3 Error Detection and Reporting .................................................................................1–14

1.3.1 Fault Bus .............................................................................................................1–14

1.3.2 Environmental Monitor Unit (EMU).................................................................... 1–15

1.3.2.1 EMU Front Panel.............................................................................................. 1–13

1.3.2.2 Array Controller Status.....................................................................................1–17

1.3.2.3 I/O Module Status............................................................................................. 1–17

1.3.2.4 Enclosure Configuration Information................................................................1–17

1.3.3 Power Verification and Addressing (PVA) Module.............................................. 1–18

1.3.3.1 Monitoring Power Supply Operation................................................................. 1–19

1.3.3.2 Master Enclosure Controlled Power Shutdown.................................................. 1–20

1.3.3.3 Expansion Enclosure Initiated Power Shutdown................................................1–21

1.4 Storage Device SBBs.............................................................................................. 1–22

1.5 Power Configuration............................................................................................... 1–22

1.5.1 AC Input Power Entry Controllers .......................................................................1–23

1.6 Power Supply SBBs................................................................................................1–24

1.7 Standard (4 + 1) Power Configuration.....................................................................1–25

1.8 Redundant (4 + 4) Power Configuration..................................................................1–26

1.9 ECB SBBs ..............................................................................................................1–28

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1 Product Description (continued)

1.10 Subsystem Cooling ............................................................................................... 1–30

1.11 Setting the PVA SCSI Address..............................................................................1–32

1.11.1 Compaq Supported Master PVA Address........................................................... 1–33

1.11.2 Compaq Supported Expansion PVA Addresses ..................................................1–34

1.11.3 Non-Supported PVA SCSI Bus Addresses..........................................................1–34

2 Installing the RA8000 and ESA12000 Storage Subsystems

2.1 Installing the RA8000................................................................................................2–1

2.1.1 RA8000 Site Preparation........................................................................................2–1

2.1.2 Placing the RA8000 Storage Enclosure ..................................................................2–2

2.1.3 Connecting the Subsystem to the Host ...................................................................2–2

2.2 Installing the ESA12000............................................................................................2–2

2.2.1 Site Preparation......................................................................................................2–2

2.2.2 Moving the ESA12000 to It’s Designated Site .......................................................2–3

2.2.3 Joining Adjacent ESA12000’s................................................................................2–4

2.2.4 SW42U Cabinet Rack Mount Template..................................................................2–4

2.3 BA370 Major Components.........................................................................................2–5

2.3.1 Installing Storage Building Blocks (SBBs).............................................................2–7

2.3.2 Installing the External Cache Battery (ECB) ........................................................ 2–11

2.4 Installing Additional Components (Options)............................................................2–12

2.4.1 Installing BA370 Universal Mounting Kit DS-BA370-XB ...................................2–12

2.4.2 Connecting AC Power and ECB Cables................................................................2–25

2.4.3 Installing the Ds-BA356-SG UltraSCSI Hub 41U RETMA Shelf Mounting Kit ...2–26

2.4.4 Installing a Filler Panel Mounting Kit in a 41U RETMA Cabinet......................... 2–30

2.4.5 Installing the DS-SWX4U-2U ECB Shelf Mounting Kit.......................................2–33

2.4.6 Installing the Fibre Channel Hub Mounting Kit....................................................2–36

2.4.7 Cabling a Master Enclosure to an Expansion Enclosure(s) ...................................2–46

2.4.8 Setting the PVA Addresses .................................................................................. 2–49

2.5 Installing SBBs........................................................................................................2–52

2.5.1 Installing SBB Disk Drives..................................................................................2–52

2.5.2 Installing Power Supply SBBs.............................................................................. 2–53

2.5.3 Installing the AC Input Power Controller.............................................................2–55

2.5.4 Installing the External Cache Battery (ECB) ........................................................ 2–56

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3 Configuring the Storage Cabinet

3.1 Configuring the EMU ................................................................................................3–1

3.1.1 Connecting the EMU Communications Bus ...........................................................3–2

3.1.2 Setting the Temperature Sensors............................................................................3–2

3.1.3 Setting the Blower Speed Control ..........................................................................3–4

3.1.4 Alarm Control Switch............................................................................................3–5

3.2 Setting the PVA Addresses.....................................................................................3–6

4 Error Analysis and Fault Isolation

4.1 Storage Subsystem Error Reporting ..........................................................................4–1

4.2 EMU Error and Fault Status Reporting......................................................................4–4

4.3 EMU Subsystem Status LEDs...................................................................................4–5

4.3.1 EMU Status LEDs..................................................................................................4–5

4.3.2 Configuration Fault Code Reporting.......................................................................4–9

4.3.3 Shutting Down the Subsystem.............................................................................. 4–15

4.4 Controller Error Conditions ....................................................................................4–15

4.5 Storage Device Fault Notification........................................................................... 4–16

4.6 Power Supply Fault Notification............................................................................. 4–18

4.7 I/O Module and Expansion Cable Error Conditions................................................. 4–20

4.7.1 I/O Module or Expansion Cable........................................................................... 4–20

4.7.2 Incompatible I/O Modules ...................................................................................4–20

4.7.3 No I/O Module Installed ...................................................................................... 4–20

4.7.4 TERMPOWER Errors ..........................................................................................4–21

5 Replacing Components

5.1 Replacing a Controller, Cache Module or External Cache Battery.............................5–1

5.1.1 Tools Required.......................................................................................................5–1

5.1.2 Precautions ............................................................................................................5–1

5.2 Preparing Your Host System.....................................................................................5–2

5.2.1 Back Up the System...............................................................................................5–2

5.3 Array Controller Replacement ..................................................................................5–3

5.3.1 Array Controller Removal......................................................................................5–3

5.3.2 Array Controller Installation..................................................................................5–4

5.4 Cache Module Replacement......................................................................................5–6

5.4.1 Cache Module Removal.........................................................................................5–6

5.4.2 Cache Module Installation .....................................................................................5–7

5.5 External Cache Battery Replacement ........................................................................5–8

5.6 Shutting Down the Subsystem................................................................................. 5–10

5.6.1 Automatic Shutdown Using Standby Power Mode ...............................................5–10

5.6.2 Full Power Shutdown........................................................................................... 5–10

5.6.2.1 Shutting Down the Subsystem for a Cold Swap................................................. 5–11

5.6.2.2 Turning On the Subsystem................................................................................5–11

5.6.2.3 Disabling the External Cache Batteries..............................................................5–12

5 Replacing Components (continued)

5.7 Disk Drive SBB Replacement.................................................................................5–13

5.7.1 SBB Handling Procedures.................................................................................... 5–14

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5.7.1.1 Hot Swap..........................................................................................................5–15

5.7.1.2 Warm Swap ......................................................................................................5–15

5.7.1.3 Cold Swap.........................................................................................................5–15

5.7.2 Disk Drive SBB Removal ....................................................................................5–16

5.7.3 Single Disk Drive SBB Installation...................................................................... 5–16

5.7.4 Multiple Disk Drive SBB Installation in an UltraSCSI Enclosure.........................5–17

5.8 Power Supply SBB Replacement............................................................................. 5–19

5.8.1 Handling Instructions........................................................................................... 5–20

5.8.2 Power Supply SBB Removal................................................................................5–20

5.8.3 Power Supply SBB Installation ............................................................................ 5–20

5.9 Enclosure Blowers.................................................................................................. 5–21

5.9.1 Enclosure Blower Removal..................................................................................5–21

5.9.2 Enclosure Blower Installation .............................................................................. 5–21

5. 10 AC Input Power Entry Controller.......................................................................... 5–23

5.10.1 AC Input Power Entry Controller Removal........................................................5–24

5.10.2 AC Input Power Entry Controller Installation.....................................................5–24

5. 11 EMU ...................................................................................................................5–25

5.11.1 EMU Removal...................................................................................................5–25

5.11.2 EMU Installation................................................................................................5–25

5.12 PVA Module.........................................................................................................5–26

5.12.1 PVA Removal.................................................................................................... 5–27

5.12.2 PVA Installation ................................................................................................ 5–28

5.13 I/O Module...........................................................................................................5–29

5.13.1 I/O Module Removal.......................................................................................... 5–30

5.13.2 I/O Module Installation...................................................................................... 5–30

5.14 FRU Parts List......................................................................................................5–32

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Figures

Figure 1–1 BA370 Rack Mountable Enclosure................................................................1–1

Figure 1–2 RAID 8000 Pedestal......................................................................................1–2

Figure 1–3A ESA12000 Storage Cabinet (Shown with two BA370 Rack Mountable

Enclosures in a Single Cabinet)...................................................................1–3

Figure 1–3B Joined ESA12000 Storage Cabinet (Shown with Four BA370 Rack

Mountable Enclosures in Two Cabinets) .....................................................1–4

Figure 1–4 Configured BA370 Rack Mountable Unit Major Components.......................1–7

Figure 1–5 HSG80 Array Controller and Cache Modules................................................1–8

Figure 1–6 HSZ80 Array Controller and Cache Modules................................................1–9

Figure 1–7 SCSI Buses................................................................................................. 1–10

Figure 1–8 Single-Ended I/O Module Location............................................................. 1–11

Figure 1–9 Single-Ended I/O Module ........................................................................... 1–12

Figure 1–10 Environmental Monitor Unit (EMU)......................................................... 1–15

Figure 1–11 Power Verification and Addressing (PVA) Module................................... 1–18

Figure 1–12 Disk Drive SBB ........................................................................................1–22

Figure 1–13 AC Input Power Entry Controller.............................................................. 1–23

Figure 1–14 Typical Shelf Power Supply SBB..............................................................1–24

Figure 1–15 Standard Power Configuration (4 + 1).......................................................1–26

Figure 1–16 Redundant Power Configuration (4 + 4)....................................................1–27

Figure 1–17 Dual- Battery (ECB) SBB ......................................................................... 1–28

Figure 1–18 Cache-to ECB-Connection ........................................................................1–30

Figure 1–19 Dual Speed Blower Locations ................................................................... 1–31

Figure 1–20 PVA SCSI Address Switch........................................................................1–32

Figure 1–21 Enclosure SCSI Bus Addresses for all SBB Device IDs.............................1–33

Figure 2–1 RA8000 Minimum Installation Clearance Measurements..............................2–1

Figure 2–2 Minimum Installation Clearance Measurements............................................2–2

Figure 2–3 ESA12000 Storage Subsystem ......................................................................2–3

Figure 2–4 Leveler Foot Adjustment...............................................................................2–4

Figure 2–5 ESA12000 Subsystem Major Components ....................................................2–5

Figure 2–6 SCSI Buses, Associated Ports, and Device Addressing..................................2–8

Figure 2–7 Installing SBB Power Supply (n+1 Shown)...................................................2–9

Figure 2–8 Installing an AC Input Power Entry Controller ........................................... 2–10

Figure 2–9 Installing the External Cache Batteries into the ESA12000 .........................2–11

Figure 2–10 Installing Left-Lower Mounting Plate (41U RETMA Shown)....................2–15

Figure 2–11 Installing Right-Lower Mounting Plate (41U RETMA Shown) .................2–16

Figure 2–12 Positioning the LED Bracket on the BA370............................................... 2–18

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Figures (continued)

Figure 2–13 Installing the LED Bracket and the BA370 Mounting Brackets.................2–19

Figure 2–14 Installing the Cover Plate.......................................................................... 2–22

Figure 2–15 Installing ECB Y-Cables........................................................................... 2–25

Figure 2–16 Mounting Bracket Stop Positions..............................................................2–27

Figure 2–17 Mounting Example Using Stop Position 1.................................................2–27

Figure 2–18 Three-Port UltraSCSI Configuration Layout..............................................2–29

Figure 2–19 Five-Port UltraSCSI Configuration Layout................................................ 2–29

Figure 2–20 Installing the Cover Plate.......................................................................... 2–32

Figure 2–21 Installing the ECB Shelf Mounting Kit...................................................... 2–34

Figure 2–22 Three FC Hub Configuration Example......................................................2–36

Figure 2–23 Installing U-Nuts and Brackets..................................................................2–38

Figure 2–24 Attaching Slide Brackets........................................................................... 2–39

Figure 2–25 Installing Slide Brackets ...........................................................................2–40

Figure 2–26 Dual Controller, Dual Hub Configuration.................................................. 2–41

Figure 2–27 Single Controller/Single Server/Single Port...............................................2–42

Figure 2–28 Single Controller/Single Server/Dual Port Configuration ..........................2–42

Figure 2–29 Dual Controller/Single Server/Single Port Configuration ..........................2–43

Figure 2–30 Dual Controller/Single Server/Dual Port Configuration............................. 2–43

Figure 2–31 Single Controller/Dual Server/Dual Port Configuration............................. 2–44

Figure 2–32 Multiple Server/Dual Controller Configuration.........................................2–44

Figure 2–33 Clustered Dual Server/Single Hub Configuration .......................................2–45

Figure 2–34 SE I/O Port Identification.......................................................................... 2–46

Figure 2–35 SE I/O Port Wiring (One Expansion Unit)................................................. 2–47

Figure 2–36 SE I/O Connections for Two Expansion Units...........................................2–48

Figure 2–37 EMU Front Panel......................................................................................2–48

Figure 2–38 Multiple EMUs Connected Together......................................................... 2–49

Figure 2–39 PVA Module Front Panel..........................................................................2–49

Figure 2–40 Expansion Enclosure SCSI Bus Addresses ................................................ 2–51

Figure 2-41 Installing Power Supply SBB (4+1 Shown)................................................2–54

Figure 2–42 ECB Shelf Location (ESA12000 Shown)....................................................2–56

Figure 4–1 Storage Subsystem Status LEDs....................................................................4–2

Figure 4–2 EMU Front Panel Layout..............................................................................4–4

Figure 4–3 HSG80 and HSZ80 OCP Display ...............................................................4–15

Figure 4–4 Disk Drive SBB LEDs ................................................................................4–16

Figure 4–5 Power Supply SBB Status LEDs .................................................................4–18

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Figures (continued)

Figure 4–6 I/O Module LEDs ....................................................................................... 4–21

Figure 5–1 Array Controllers and Cache Modules............................................................5–3

Figure 5–2 External Cache Battery Storage Building Block............................................5–8

Figure 5–3 External Cache Batteries............................................................................. 5–12

Figure 5–4 Location of the Disk Drive SBB..................................................................5–13

Figure 5–5 Placement of Multiple Disk Drive SBBs.....................................................5–18

Figure 5–6 Location of the Power Supply SBB............................................................. 5–19

Figure 5–7 Location of the Blowers.............................................................................. 5–22

Figure 5–8 Location of the AC Input Power Entry Controller .......................................5–23

Figure 5–9 Location of the EMU ..................................................................................5–25

Figure 5–10 EMU Communication...............................................................................5–26

Figure 5–11 Location of the PVA ................................................................................. 5–27

Figure 5–12 Location of the I/O Modules ..................................................................... 5–29

Figure 5–13 Storage Cabinet Field Replaceable Parts (RA8000 Pedestal Shown)..........5–33

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