VNX5200™ Block Installation Guide

EMC® VNX® Series
VNX5200™ Block Installation Guide
300-999-786 REV 03
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Introduction 5
Audience.........................................................................................................6
Shipping Methods...........................................................................................6
Overview of installing an EMC cabinet................................................ 6
Overview of installing in a customer cabinet.......................................6
Prepare your system 9
Before you begin........................................................................................... 10
Site requirements..........................................................................................11
Unpack your system 13
Unpacking the shipping boxes...................................................................... 14
Detaching the DPE from the shipping material...............................................15
Assemble components in your cabinet 17
About installing your storage-system hardware............................................. 18
Installing rails............................................................................................... 19
Installing the DPE rails..................................................................... 19
Installing components...................................................................................20
About the 3U Disk Processor Enclosure (DPE)...................................20
Installing the disk processor enclosure............................................ 21
Cable your system 25
Attaching storage processors to the network................................................. 26
Power up 27
Coecting or verifying power cables............................................................ 28
Verifying system status................................................................................. 28
Verify DPE status..............................................................................29
Add additional storage 31
Disk-array enclosure types............................................................................ 32
2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE.......................................................................32
3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE.......................................................................32
Assembling DAEs.......................................................................................... 33
Unpacking DAEs...............................................................................33
Label the SAS cables........................................................................36
Installing DAE rails........................................................................... 36
Installing DAEs.................................................................................38
Coecting additional DAEs to your VNX system...............................40
Power up additional DAEs............................................................................. 43
Coect 2U, 25-drive DAE power cables........................................... 43
Coect 3U, 15-drive DAE power cables........................................... 43
Verify DAE status........................................................................................... 44
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
CONTENTS
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Verify 2U, 25 2.5” drive DAE status...................................................44
Verify 3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE status...................................................45
Setup 47
Coect a management station..................................................................... 48
Initialize your storage system........................................................................ 48
Downloading the Unisphere Storage System Initialization Wizard.... 48
Update the storage system software and register your system....................... 49
Downloading USM documentation................................................... 49
Downloading and installing the Unisphere Service Manager.............49
Downloading the latest version of the VNX operating environment
software (optional)...........................................................................49
Ruing the storage system registration wizard................................50
Check system health........................................................................ 50
Check system events.....................................................................................50
Install ESRS and configure CoectHome...................................................... 51
Downloading ESRS documentation and setting up ESRS.................. 51
Configure servers for VNX systems.................................................................51
Provision storage.......................................................................................... 51
Attach bezels................................................................................................ 52
Plaing Worksheets 55
VNX Block Configuration Worksheet.............................................................. 56
Chapter 8
Appendix A
CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Understand the audience requirements and shipping methods before you begin
installation of your VNX system.
l Audience.................................................................................................................6
l Shipping Methods...................................................................................................6
Introduction 5
Audience
Although your VNX system is customer installable, EMC recommends that the installation
be performed by someone who has a general background in information technology.
While prior training is not required, customers who successfully installed this product
were trained as:
l EMC Proven Professionals
l Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists
l Cisco Certified Network Associates
l CompTIA A+ certified technicians
Your service provider offers a variety of installation and implementation services
designed to assist you in putting your VNX system into production as quickly and
efficiently as possible. Contact your sales representative to take advantage of these
service offerings.
Shipping Methods
One of two shipping methods is possible for your order. The product is shipped either:
l Completely equipped and cabled in an EMC cabinet or
l In multiple boxes for installation in a customer-provided cabinet
Overview of installing an EMC cabinet
If your system was shipped in an EMC cabinet, the installation process involves the
following steps:
Procedure
1. Read and complete the prerequisite tasks listed in Prepare your system on page 9.
2. Unpack the shipping boxes and verify the shipping contents from the packing
instructions on the outside of the box as described in Unpack your system on page
13.
3. Verify the cabling and coect the system to your network as described in Cable your
system on page 25.
4. Power up your system and verify that the system powered up correctly by checking the
LEDs of the system components. This is described in Power up on page 27.
5. Complete the tasks listed in Setup on page 47.
Overview of installing in a customer cabinet
If your system was shipped to be installed into a customer's cabinet, the installation
process involves the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read and complete the prerequisite tasks listed in Prepare your system on page 9.
2. Unpack the shipping boxes and verify the shipping contents as described in Unpack
your system on page 13.
3. Assemble the components in your cabinet as described in Assemble components in
your cabinet on page 17.
Introduction
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4. Cable your system as described in Cable your system on page 25.
5. Power up your system by coecting power cables, and then verify that the system
components powered up correctly by checking the LEDs of the system as described in
Power up on page 27.
6. Install and power up all additional disk-array enclosures (DAE) into your cabinet as
described in Add additional storage on page 31.
7. Complete the tasks listed in Setup on page 47.
Introduction
Overview of installing in a customer cabinet 7
Introduction
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CHAPTER 2
Prepare your system
Determine what you need to install for your system using:
l Before you begin................................................................................................... 10
l Site requirements..................................................................................................11
Prepare your system 9
Before you begin
Use this procedure to help you determine what you need to install your system.
Note
Ensure that you have the latest version of the install guide and any other associated
documentation. To download the most recent version of the installation guide, go to
https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX and select Install VNX.
Procedure
1. Set up a product support account.
If you do not already have a Product Support account, go to https://support.emc.com
to set one up. You will need a support account for access to the latest documentation
and troubleshooting information, online chat, installation and maintenance videos,
utilities, and wizards.
2. Complete the plaing worksheet provided at the end of this document.
To download additional copies of the worksheet, go to https://support.emc.com, and
search support for the worksheet:
l VNX Block Configuration Worksheet
3. Prepare the site.
For resource requirements, go to Table 1 on page 11.
4. Download and print the VNX plaed power down and power up procedures.
Plaed power down of VNX systems use Unisphere. All VNX power up and power
down procedures are available at https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX. They are also
available in the VNX System Operations Guide.
5. Download additional VNX installation documentation (when appropriate).
EMC provides additional documentation for the installation of certain VNX systems,
including:
l NEBS systems
l Dense-rack systems
l DC-powered systems
l Other unique VNX configurations
6. Consult VNX documentation (optional).
l If you are unfamiliar with the VNX system architecture, download and review the
system's hardware information guide before you begin the installation. Go to
https://support.emc.com and select VNX Family > your series > your model >
Documentation > Manuals and Guides to find the guide.
l If you want to generate documentation specific to your system configuration,
including to configure servers, update software, or add and replace hardware, go
to https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX.
Prepare your system
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Site requirements
Table 1 Resource Requirements
Resource Requirement
Power AC Power:
For high availability, at least two AC circuits are required. EMC cabinets require
200-240V AC power. The power requirements for the system depend upon the power
supply installed in the system. See the DPE label. For further information, see your
system's hardware information guide.
For full power specifications, go to https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX and select View
technical specifications under the About VNX section.
Network Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet management coections and two customer-supplied CAT5e
or better cables.
Space Cabinet vertical space:
l 3U (unit) [5.25 inches, 13.3 cm] for the disk processor enclosure (DPE)
l For each optional DAE
Tools Slotted or Phillips screwdriver
Management Station A Windows-based computer to run the initialization, maintenance, and management
tools with:
l Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800 and 256 colors
l At least 500 MB free space
l Coection on same LAN subnet as your system if you will use it to initialize the
system
l Windows Domain Controller recommended
l SMTP server network coection to the system and the management host
l JRE (Supported versions are listed in the release notes.)
l Browser (Supported versions are listed in the release notes.)
Network information The management port and login information in the Plaing Worksheets of this
install guide. This information includes:
l A static IP address for each storage processor in the system (for example,
123.45.6.7)
l The IPv6 global prefix and gateway for each SP if your network supports the IPv6
Internet Protocol and you want to manually configure IPv6 for the management
ports
l The subnet mask of the LAN to which the system is coected
l The default gateway address of the LAN to which the system is coected
Prepare your system
Site requirements 11
Prepare your system
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CHAPTER 3
Unpack your system
Unpack and install the system components. Other storage (optional DAEs) will be
unpacked, assembled, and cabled later.
l Unpacking the shipping boxes.............................................................................. 14
l Detaching the DPE from the shipping material.......................................................15
Unpack your system 13
Unpacking the shipping boxes
You will have received your system either fully assembled and cabled in an EMC cabinet,
or in shipping boxes to be unpacked and installed into your own cabinet.
For damaged or missing components, notify your Sales associate immediately for
replacements.
Procedure
l If your system was shipped fully assembled and cabled in an EMC cabinet:
a. Follow the unpacking instructions on the outside of the box.
b. Go directly to Cable your system on page 25 of this installation guide to verify
the cabling.
l If your system was shipped in separate boxes and needs to be assembled in your own
cabinet:
a. Verify that you have received all of the DPE components, including cables, bezel,
rail kit, and mounting screws. Table 2 on page 14 shows the shipping contents.
Table 2 DPE container contents
Disk Processor Enclosure
(DPE)
Front Disk-processor enclosure (Jetfire)
A B
SP SP
Will Make the Array Unusable
Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them
01 01
AC
DC
!
1 0 1 0
X4
AC
DC
! X4 X4 X4
B A
Mounting screws (4)
SAS cables (4)
mini-SAS HD to miniSAS
coectors
Adjustable rail kit
Rails (2)
Screws (4 per rail)
Unpack your system
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Table 2 DPE container contents (continued)
Power cables (2)
Note
Illustrations show standard US power cables.
Service cable (1)
Bezel (1)
Documentation kit Environmental information
Cable label sheets
b. Start the unpacking and assembly process with Detaching the DPE from the
shipping material on page 15.
Detaching the DPE from the shipping material
The DPE arrives attached to its shipping container with 6 screws, three on each side.
Follow this process to remove the DPE from the shipping material.
Procedure
1. Using a Phillips blade screwdriver, unscrew the first of the six chassis screws to
detach the DPE from the container.
Note
If the [horizontal] chassis screws do not unscrew easily, do not force them; instead,
loosen the [vertical] pallet bolts first and try to loosen the chassis screws again.
Unpack your system
Detaching the DPE from the shipping material 15
Figure 1 Remove DPE
VNX-000303
0
A
B
SP SP
Will Make the Array Unusable
Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3.
Removing or relocating them
2. Repeat this process to remove the remaining chassis screws.
3. Lift or slide the chassis carefully to remove the component from the board.
You have detached the DPE from the shipping container.
Unpack your system
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CHAPTER 4
Assemble components in your cabinet
If you are installing the components in a customer rack, follow the instructions in this
chapter. Otherwise, go to Cable your system on page 25 to verify your cabling in an EMC
rack.
Assembling the components includes the following:
l About installing your storage-system hardware..................................................... 18
l Installing rails....................................................................................................... 19
l Installing components...........................................................................................20
Assemble components in your cabinet 17
About installing your storage-system hardware
This section describes how to install your storage-system hardware. In general, you
should install the hardware starting at the lowest available rack/cabinet space and work
up from there. EMC recommends placing the disk processor enclosure (DPE) in the lowest
cabinet location first. The DPE contains dual storage processors as well as the vault
drives for the system. It can also contain additional disks. Additional disk storage
(optional DAEs) should be installed above the DPE.
Figure 2 Stacking location of the DPE
A B
SP SP
Will Make the Array Unusable
Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them
01 01
AC
DC
!
1 0 1 0
X4
AC
DC
! X4
B A
Note
If you may convert this system to a Unified system, EMC recommends leaving space for
the additional hardware. A Unified system has additional File hardware directly above the
DPE.
Assemble components in your cabinet
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Installing rails
Begin at the bottom of the cabinet space to install the rails.
Note
All rails must be aligned level, front to back and with the companion rail, left to right.
Installing the DPE rails
The DPE rails should be installed first, at the bottom of the cabinet. The left adjustable
rail has a coector protruding from the front which goes through a hole in the front
chael of the cabinet and will coect to light the bezel.
Refer to Figure 3 on page 20 while performing the procedure that follows.
Procedure
1. Insert the adjustable 3U rail slide and seat both alignment pins into the rear chael
of your cabinet.
2. Extend the rail and align the front of the rails and ensure the coector extends
through a hole in the front chael.
3. Insert two retention screws in the two holes indicated in the front of each rail.
4. Insert two retention screws in the back of each rail.
Assemble components in your cabinet
Installing rails 19
Figure 3 Installing the DPE rails
R
L
VNX-000369
Installing components
CAUTION
Some of the components are heavy and lifting and attaching them to the rack may
require two people. If needed, use an appropriate lifting device (mechanical lift).
Install the components in the appropriate order.
About the 3U Disk Processor Enclosure (DPE)
The disk processor enclosure is a 3U, 25 2.5" drive DPE.
The front and rear view of the DPE are shown in Figure 4 on page 21.
Assemble components in your cabinet
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Figure 4 Front and rear view of DPE
Front Disk-processor enclosure (Jetfire)
A B
SP SP
Will Make the Array Unusable
Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them
01 01
AC
DC
!
1 0 1 0
X4
AC
DC
! X4 X4 X4
B A
Note
The DPE contains two storage processors (SP A and SP B). Each SP contains a
management module and five slots for I/O modules, numbered 0-4. SP slots that do not
support I/O modules are labeled.
Installing the disk processor enclosure
CAUTION
DO NOT lift the DPE by its I/O module handles. Use two people to lift the DPE on each
side.
Refer to Figure 6 on page 23 while performing the procedure that follows.
Procedure
1. Locate the Product ID/SN from the product serial number tag (PSNT) located on the
back of the DPE as shown in Figure 5 on page 22.
Assemble components in your cabinet
Installing the disk processor enclosure 21
Figure 5 PSNT tag on the rear of the DPE
AC
DC
!
1 0
X4
AC
DC
X4
A
2. Record this number to use when you register the product during system setup steps.
3. Slide the disk processor enclosure (DPE) into the rails in the cabinet all the way into
the cabinet until the rail stops (or tabs) in the back seat the enclosure at the correct
depth, and the front of the enclosure is flush with the front of the cabinet or rack
posts.
Note
Be careful when you slide the enclosure into the rails. The PSNT tag on the middle of
the enclosure as shown in Figure 5 on page 22 can inadvertently become jammed, cut
off, or block the enclosure seating.
Ensure that the enclosure is fully seated in the cabinet. The rail stops in the back will
seat into the back of the enclosure at the correct depth, and the front of the enclosure
will be flush with the cabinet face.
4. When the DPE is in place, insert and tighten all of the screws as shown in Figure 6 on
page 23.
It may be easier to install the screws working in a diagonal pattern, such as bottom
left and top right, bottom right and top left, through the DPE, the cabinet or rack post,
and then into the rail.
Assemble components in your cabinet
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Figure 6 Installing the DPE
1
G
b
E
0 1 X4
6Gb SAS 6Gb SAS
2 3
1
0
1
G
b
E
0
X41
6Gb SAS 6Gb SAS
2 3
1
0
0
Will Make the Array Unusable Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them
A B
SP SP
R
VNX-000368
Assemble components in your cabinet
Installing the disk processor enclosure 23
Assemble components in your cabinet
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CHAPTER 5
Cable your system
Some cables for your system have pre-attached cable labels. Labels are provided for SAS
cables. There are no labels for power cables and customer-supplied cables.
l Attaching storage processors to the network......................................................... 26
Cable your system 25
Attaching storage processors to the network
Before you begin
Ensure that the storage processors and the Windows host from which you initialize the
storage system share the same subnet on your public LAN.
Procedure
1. Locate your two Ethernet cables.
2. Coect your public LAN using a CAT 5e or better (customer-supplied) Ethernet cable
to the RJ45 port on SP A identified as . See cable 1 in Figure 7 on page 26.
3. Coect your public LAN using a CAT 5e or better (customer-supplied) Ethernet cable
to the RJ45 port on SP B identified as . See cable 2 in Figure 7 on page 26.
Figure 7 Attaching the SPs to the network
B A
AC
DC
!
1 0 1 0
X4
AC
DC
! X4
B A
1 2
Cable your system
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CHAPTER 6
Power up
This chapter describes how to verify or coect power cables and verify system status
after powering up the equipment.
l Coecting or verifying power cables.................................................................... 28
l Verifying system status......................................................................................... 28
Power up 27
Coecting or verifying power cables
Before you begin
Ensure that all cabinet circuit breakers are in the On position, all necessary PDU switches
are switched on, and power is coected.
The power cables are conveniently color-coded. Two colors identify the different zones
(PDUs). Black power cables coect to PDU B, while gray power cables coect to PDU A.
As soon as you coect the power cables, the component starts powering up
automatically. This is normal. Refer to Figure 8 on page 28 when performing this
procedure.
Procedure
1. Coect SP power supply A to power distribution unit (PDU) A. See cable 1 in Figure
8 on page 28.
Figure 8 Coecting DPE power cables
AC
DC
AC
DC
A
2 1
2. Coect SP power B to PDU B. See cable 2.
3. Lock each power cable in place and dress the cables as appropriate.
4. Wait 15 minutes for the system to power up completely.
5. Monitor the system as it powers up.
See Verifying system status on page 28 for information.
Verifying system status
While your system powers up, the software goes through a number of stages causing LED
activity lights to blink. You can verify that your system powered up correctly and
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completely after 15 minutes. The hardware information guide for your system provides
details on all LEDs.
Verify DPE status
Ensure that the DPE is powered up correctly using the physical indicators on the
enclosure. The hardware information guide for your system provides more information on
all the LEDs.
Figure 9 DPE Front LEDs
A B
SP SP
Will Make the Array Unusable
Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them
01 01
1
2
5 4 3
LEDs Location State/Color
SP Fault/status 1 Off
SP Unsafe to remove 2 Off
SP Power 3 On/Solid green
DPE Power 4 On/Solid blue
DPE Fault 5 Off
Procedure
1. Verify that the DPE Power LED located on the front is solid blue and the DPE Fault is off
as shown in Figure 9 on page 29.
2. Verify that the SP Power LEDs on both SP A and SP B are solid green and the SP Fault/
Status LEDs are off as shown in Figure 9 on page 29.
Note
If any fault LEDs are on, or if any power LEDs remain flashing after approximately 15
minutes of operation, contact your authorized service provider.
3. Ensure the power-up is complete before you continue with the next task.
Power up
Verify DPE status 29
Power up
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CHAPTER 7
Add additional storage
This VNX storage system provides SAS ports for coection to additional storage. Diskarray
enclosures can be added up to the disk limit for the system and coected to these
SAS ports in loops. Add any ordered disk-array enclosures to your system at this time.
l Disk-array enclosure types.................................................................................... 32
l Assembling DAEs.................................................................................................. 33
l Power up additional DAEs..................................................................................... 43
l Verify DAE status................................................................................................... 44
Add additional storage 31
Disk-array enclosure types
DAEs are optional components that add extra storage.
If DAEs are used, the DAEs should be installed immediately above the last installed
system component in the cabinet. The arrangement of the DAEs in a cabinet may depend
upon a number of factors. The hardware information guide for your system provides
additional information on DAE assembling and arrangement.
Note
The 4U 60 drive DAE and the 3U 120 drive DAE are not included here. They require a deep
rack and a Services engagement.
2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE
Figure 10 on page 32 shows the 2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE type. This DAE type uses a 2U rail
kit for installation into the system cabinet.
Figure 10 2U, 25 2.5” drive DAE 6 Gb SAS X4
#
SAS
6 Gb
X4
#
B
A
VNX-000227
3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE
Figure 11 on page 33 shows the 3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE type. This DAE type uses a 3U rail
kit for installation into the system cabinet.
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Figure 11 3U,15 3.5" drive DAE
A
B # 6Gb SAS X4
#
X4
6Gb SAS
VNX-000266
SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS
Assembling DAEs
CAUTION
The DAE is heavy and should be installed into a rack by two people. To avoid personal
injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure
into a rack without a mechanical lift or help from another person.
Unpacking DAEs
Procedure
1. Unpack the shipping containers.
2. Verify the contents.
For damaged or missing components, notify your Sales associate immediately for
replacements.
Add additional storage
Assembling DAEs 33
Table 3 2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE
2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE
(1)
6 Gb
SAS
X4
#
SAS
6 Gb
X4
#
Mounting screws (4)
Adjustable rail kit
Rails (2)
Screws (3 per rail)
Power cables (2)
Note
Illustrations show standard US power cables.
SAS cables (2)
mini-SAS to miniSAS
coectors
Bezel (1)
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Table 4 3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE
3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE
(1)
SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS
A
B # 6Gb SAS X4
#
X4
6Gb SAS
SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS
Mounting screws (4)
Adjustable rail kit
Rails (2)
Screws (4 per rail)
Power cables (2)
Note
Illustrations show standard US power cables.
SAS cables (2)
mini-SAS to miniSAS
coectors
Add additional storage
Unpacking DAEs 35
Table 4 3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE (continued)
Bezel (1)
Label the SAS cables
Procedure
1. Locate a pair of SAS cables and the cable label sheets.
2. Attach the cable labels by matching the icons on the coectors with the icons on the
labels.
Figure 12 Attach labels to the SAS cables
SP A SAS 1
SP A SAS 1
SP A SAS 1
SP A SAS 1
SP A SAS 1
VNXe-000515
SPA SAS 1
SPA SAS 1
SPA SAS 1
SPA SAS 1
3. Continue for all the SAS cables for your system.
Installing DAE rails
Follow these procedures to install the DAE rails into the system cabinet.
When arranging DAEs in your cabinet, you should consider rack space, I/O load balancing
across the disks, and convenience. For more on racking and cabling options, see your
VNX hardware information guide.
Install 2U DAE rails
The following procedure shows you how to install 2U DAE rails.
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Procedure
1. Install the 2U DAE rails into the cabinet.
The DAE rails should be installed above the topmost component in the cabinet. The
rails must be aligned carefully so that they are level front to back and with the
companion rail left to right.
Refer to Figure 13 on page 37 while performing the procedure that follows.
a. Insert the adjustable rail slide and seat both alignment pins into the rear chael
of your cabinet.
b. Extend the rail and align the front of the rails.
2. Insert one screw in the lowest hole of the front and two in the back of each rail.
Figure 13 Installing 2U DAE rails
L
R
Install 3U DAE rails
The following procedure shows you how to install 3U DAE rails.
Procedure
1. Install the 3U DAE rails into the cabinet.
The DAE rails should be installed above the topmost component in the cabinet. The
rails must be aligned carefully so that they are level front to back and with the
companion rail left to right.
Refer to Figure 14 on page 38 while performing the procedure that follows.
a. Insert the adjustable rail slide and seat both alignment pins into the rear chael
of your cabinet.
b. Extend the rail and align the front of the rails.
2. Insert two screws in the middle two holes of the front and two retention screws in the
back of each rail.
Add additional storage
Installing DAE rails 37
Figure 14 Installing 3U DAE rails
R
L
Installing DAEs
Use the following procedures to install any optional DAEs in to the cabinet.
Note
The 4U 60 drive DAE and the 3U 120 drive DAE are not shown because they are not
customer installable.
Install the 2U DAE
Refer to Figure 15 on page 39 when installing a 2U DAE.
Procedure
1. Slide the disk-array enclosure (DAE) into the DAE rails in the cabinet.
Ensure that the enclosure is fully seated in the cabinet. The rail stops in the back will
seat into the back of the enclosure at the correct depth, and the front of the enclosure
will be flush with the cabinet face.
2. When the DAE is in place, insert and tighten all of the screws.
It may be easier to install the screws working in a diagonal pattern, such as bottom
left and top right, bottom right and top left.
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Figure 15 Installing a 2U DAE in the rails
R
L
Install the 3U DAE
Refer to Figure 16 on page 40 when installing a 3U DAE.
Procedure
1. Slide the disk-array enclosure (DAE) into the DAE rails in the cabinet.
Ensure that the enclosure is fully seated in the cabinet. The rail stops in the back will
seat into the back of the enclosure at the correct depth, and the front of the enclosure
will be flush with the cabinet face.
2. When the DAE is in place, insert and tighten all of the screws.
It may be easier to install the screws working in a diagonal pattern, such as bottom
left and top right, bottom right and top left.
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Figure 16 Installing a 3U DAE in the rails
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
R
Coecting additional DAEs to your VNX system
After installing the additional DAE components into the cabinet, coect these additional
DAEs to the VNX system.
Coect SAS DPE and DAE cables
In this example, two DAEs are being added. This example illustrates coecting one DAE
to each of the ports available on the DPE. Each DAE has two Link Control Cards (LCC),
designated A or B, as shown in Disk-array enclosure types on page 32.
Note
The cables between the DPE ports and LCC ports on DAEs are 2-meter mini-SAS HD to
mini-SAS.
EMC provides a cable installation educational video entitled Mini-SAS HD Cable
Coectivity on Edutube under VNX. You must have Powerlink access to view the video.
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Procedure
1. Locate one pair of cables for each DAE as shown in Figure 17 on page 41. These are
mini-SAS to mini-SAS HD cables.
Figure 17 SAS cables for the first two DAEs
LCC B
LCC A
LCC A
LCC B
SP B SAS 0
SPA SAS 0
SP A SAS 1
SP B SAS 1
1
2
3
4
The SAS ports on the DPE are labeled 0 and 1. Port 0 is coected internally to the
SAS expander that coects all the internal DPE disks. Since Port 0 is already
coected internally to the DPE disks, the first DAE is coected to Port 1 to balance
the load on the SAS ports. The second DAE is coected to Port 0.
Figure 18 Coecting the mini-SAS HD cable ends to the SAS ports
AC
DC
!
1 0 1 0
X4
AC
DC
! X4 X4 X4
VNX-000619
The release tabs are down for the mini-HD coections to both ports 0 and 1, both
sides.
Additional DAEs can be added to each loop. Each BE loop can support up to 10 DAEs
or 250 disks, subject to the maximum number of disks for the system.
Note
Your VNX hardware information guide provides examples of how to cable DAEs in your
VNX for interleaved or stacked environments.
Figure 19 on page 42 shows two different kinds of DAEs, one 2U DAE and one 3U
DAE. Your system may differ. The steps to follow are the same, no matter what kinds
of DAEs you have in your system.
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Note
Cabling to the 4U 60 drive DAE and the 3U 120 drive DAE are not shown because they
are not customer-installable.
For steps 2 on page 42 through 5 on page 42, coect the following cables from
the SAS ports of the DPE to the LCC ports marked with double circles ( ) on the DAEs.
The cable ends to the LCC are marked with single circles ( ) on the cable coectors
as shown in Figure 17 on page 41. Ensure that the cables lock into place.
2. Coect SP A SAS 1 to DAE 1 LCC A ( ). See cable 1.
3. Coect SP B SAS 1 to DAE 1 LCC B ( ). See cable 2.
4. Coect SP A SAS 0 to DAE 2 LCC A ( ). See cable 3.
5. Coect SP B SAS 0 to DAE 2 LCC B ( ). See cable 4.
Figure 19 Cabling the first two DAEs to the storage processors
A
B # 6Gb SAS X4
#
X4
6Gb SAS
6 Gb
SAS
X4
#
SAS
6 Gb
X4
#
B
A
AC
DC
!
1 0 1 0
X4
AC
DC
! X4 X4 X4
B A
2
4
1
3
NOTICE
Identify the cables by the cable labels and the coectors. The cables and ports are
not colored. Bus 0 is identified with orange labels. Bus 1 uses blue labels.
Additional DAEs, up to the system maximum, can be added by extending the loop,
coecting cables from LCC A and B of a DAE ( ) to the appropriate LCC ports ( ) of
an additional DAE. Cables from DAE to DAE on these loops are mini-SAS to mini-SAS
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cables. Each BE loop can support up to 10 DAEs. For more details on additional DAE
cabling, see your VNX hardware information guide.
Power up additional DAEs
The DAE power cables are conveniently color-coded. Two colors identify the different
zones (PDUs):
l Gray power cables coect to PDU A
l Black power cables coect to PDU B
The DAE power cables should be coected directly to the PDUs.
Coect 2U, 25-drive DAE power cables
Before you begin
Ensure that the cabinet circuit breakers are still on and the PDUs are powered on.
Refer to Figure 20 on page 43 while performing the procedure to power up each 2U DAE
included in your system.
Procedure
1. Coect or verify that the A-side DAE power cable is coected to PDU A. See cable 1.
2. Coect or verify that the B-side DAE power cable is coected to PDU B. See cable 2.
Figure 20 Power up a 2U DAE SAS 6 Gb
1
2
Coect 3U, 15-drive DAE power cables
Before you begin
Ensure that the cabinet circuit breakers are still on and the PDUs are powered on.
Refer to Figure 21 on page 44 while performing the procedure to power up each 3U DAE
included in your system.
Procedure
1. Coect or verify that the A-side DAE power cable is coected to PDU A. See cable 1.
2. Coect or verify that the B-side DAE power cable is coected to PDU B. See cable 2.
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Figure 21 Power up a 3U DAE
A
B
6Gb SAS
1
2
Verify DAE status
Ensure that the optional DAEs powered up correctly using the physical indicators on each
enclosure. The hardware information guide for your system provides more information on
all the LEDs.
Verify 2U, 25 2.5” drive DAE status
Procedure
1. Verify that the status of the 2U DAE Power LED located on the front is solid blue and
the DAE Fault/Status is off as shown in Figure 22 on page 44.
2. If any fault LEDs are on, or if any power LEDs are flashing, contact your authorized
service provider.
Figure 22 2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE LEDs
1 2
4 3
LEDs Location State/Color Description
DAE Fault/Status 1 Off
On/Amber
OK
Fault has occurred
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Figure 22 2U, 25 2.5" drive DAE LEDs (continued)
LEDs Location State/Color Description
DAE Power 2 On/Blue OK
Disk drive Fault 3 Off
On/Amber
OK
Fault has occurred
Disk drive Status/Activity 4 On/Blue OK
Verify 3U, 15 3.5" drive DAE status
Procedure
1. Verify that the status of the 3U DAE Power LED located on the front is solid blue and
the DAE Fault/Status LED is off as shown in Figure 23 on page 45.
2. If any fault LEDs are on, or if any power LEDs are flashing, contact your authorized
service provider.
Figure 23 3U, 15 3.5” drive DAE LEDs
SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS SAS
1 2
4 3
LEDs Location State/Color Description
DAE Fault/Status 1 Off
On/Amber
OK
Fault has occurred
DAE Power 2 On/Blue OK
Disk drive Fault 3 Off
On/Amber
OK
Fault has occurred
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Figure 23 3U, 15 3.5” drive DAE LEDs (continued)
LEDs Location State/Color Description
Disk drive Status/Activity 4 On/Blue OK
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CHAPTER 8
Setup
After you have completed all of the installation steps, continue to set up your system by
performing these post-installation tasks:
l Coect a management station............................................................................. 48
l Initialize your storage system................................................................................ 48
l Update the storage system software and register your system............................... 49
l Check system events.............................................................................................50
l Install ESRS and configure CoectHome.............................................................. 51
l Configure servers for VNX systems.........................................................................51
l Provision storage.................................................................................................. 51
l Attach bezels........................................................................................................ 52
Setup 47
Coect a management station
You must coect a management station to your system directly or remotely over a
subnetwork. This computer will be used to set up your system and must be on the same
subnet as the storage system to complete the initialization.
NOTICE
Check to see if there is security software ruing on your workstation/laptop such as
Cisco Security Agent or McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Service that may prevent the
uninitialized system from being detected. If there is, disable it (Windows Services) and
rerun the Initialization tool.
Information on different types of Unisphere management stations is available in the
document Setting up a Unisphere Management Station for the VNX Series on https://
mydocs.emc.com/VNX.
In the section Additional VNX documentation, select the Related documentation for VNX
for Block OE 5.33 and VNX for File OE 8.1. The document is available under VNX
Management.
Initialize your storage system
Download the latest version of the VNX installation utilities from the Support website. The
sequence for the installation and information about the utilities used is described below.
NOTICE
You will need the information from the Plaing Worksheets on page 55 in the
initialization process.
Downloading the Unisphere Storage System Initialization Wizard
Procedure
1. Go to https://support.emc.com and select your system model > Downloads.
2. Download the Unisphere Storage System Initialization Wizard.
Note
If your host is behind a firewall, open UDP port 2162 (outgoing) and port 2163
(incoming). These ports are used by the initialization utility. If these ports are not
opened, the initialization utility will not function properly.
3. Double-click the downloaded executable and follow the steps in the wizard to install
the utility.
4. On the Install Complete screen, make sure that the Launch Unisphere Storage System
Initialization Wizard checkbox is selected.
5. Click Done.
The initialization utility opens. Follow the online instructions to discover and assign IP
addresses to your storage system.
If you encounter any issues during initialization:
l Go to https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX and click Before you begin to read about
known issues and suggestions.
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l Go to https://support.emc.com, select VNX Series, click Search Support, and
enter the specific failure message into the EMC Knowledgebase for possible
resolution and corrective action.
Update the storage system software and register your system
The storage system comes pre-installed with the latest version of VNX Operating
Environment (OE) software available at the time of shipment. The Unisphere Service
Manager (USM) is a collection of tools that helps you update, install, register, and
maintain your system hardware and software. Use USM to check for and install an
updated version of the VNX OE software and register your storage system.
Downloading USM documentation
Procedure
1. Go to https://support.emc.com to your model > Documentation to download
Downloading and Installing USM.
2. For additional information on using USM, go to https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX.
3. Under VNX tasks, select Update VNX software.
4. Select appropriate settings for your configuration to generate a customized procedure.
Downloading and installing the Unisphere Service Manager
If you do not already have USM installed on your Windows management station,
download and install the latest version:
Procedure
1. From the https://support.emc.com, select your system > Downloads.
The Downloads page appears.
2. From download list, select the Unisphere Service Manager link and save the software
to your host or management station.
3. In the folder where you saved the USM, double-click the executable (.exe) file.
4. Follow the instructions that appear.
5. When the installation is complete, click Done.
Unisphere Service Manager opens.
6. Click Login.
7. Coect to your system by entering the host name or IP address and click Coect.
Downloading the latest version of the VNX operating environment software
(optional)
EMC recommends downloading and installing the latest version of the operating
environment.
This task is optional.
Procedure
1. Select Software > System Software..
2. Run the Prepare for Installation wizard to check for an updated version of the VNX OE.
Setup
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3. If an updated version is available, then run the Install Software wizard to install the
update.
Ruing the storage system registration wizard
The USM Storage System Registration Wizard will collect system information and send it
to your service provider using a secure chael.
For all VNX systems ruing version 7.1 or later, or for any version of a VNX for Block
system, complete the following steps to register your system:
Procedure
1. Start the Unisphere Service Manager (USM) by doing either one of the following:
l Click the Unisphere Service Manager icon on your desktop, or
l Select Start > All Programs or Start > Programs, then select EMC > Unisphere >
Unisphere Service Manager > Unisphere Service Manager; or mouse over to the
left bottom corner of the taskbar and click Start, then right-click Desktop > All Apps
> EMC > Unisphere > Unisphere Service Manager > Unisphere Service Manager.
2. Log into the system to be registered.
You must log into the system to be registered before proceeding; otherwise, the
system will not appear in the list of systems.
3. Select the system to register from the list of systems.
4. Select Registration > Register storage system. This will launch the Storage System
Registration Wizard, which will walk you through the necessary steps.
Check system health
You can run a quick and real-time check on the coectivity, management, and storage
component status of your VNX system.
The health check checks network coectivity, management service status, Storage
Processor status, Hot Spare status, disk faults, disk status, whether VNX OE for Block has
been committed, and hardware component faults.
You can also use USM to:
l Install and update Firmware
l Install language packs (if purchased)
l Install software enablers (if purchased)
Checking system health
To check the system health:
Procedure
1. From within the USM, go to the System tab of the Tools section.
2. Select Health Check.
3. Log out of USM and close it.
Check system events
Log in to Unisphere to confirm the health of your system and to check system alerts,
event logs, and statistics.
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Procedure
1. Open a browser and enter the IP address of SP A.
2. Use the sysadmin credentials to log in to Unisphere.
You may be prompted by certificate-related warnings. Accept all certificates as
"Always Trust".
3. Select your storage system and select System > Monitoring and Alerts.
If any alerts or warnings are listed in that screen or your dashboard, see the Unisphere
online help for that event.
Install ESRS and configure CoectHome
You can ensure that your system communicates with your service provider by installing
the EMC Secure Remote Support (ESRS).
If you already have an ESRS Gateway Server, this system can be monitored through it. If
you already have an IP Client, this system can be added to it. If neither of these is used,
EMC recommends setting up ESRS on the Storage Processors. This can be done through
Unisphere.
NOTICE
You will need the information from the worksheet in this publication.
Downloading ESRS documentation and setting up ESRS
Procedure
1. Go to https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX.
2. Under VNX tasks, select Initialize and register VNX for block and configure ESRS.
3. Select the appropriate options for your configuration.
4. Select Install and Configure ESRS to generate a customized version of EMC Secure
Remote Support for VNX document.
5. Follow the instructions for the ESRS implementation you choose.
6. Set up ESRS and test the CoectHome process.
Configure servers for VNX systems
Procedure
1. Go to https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX and from the VNX Server Tasks list, select an
appropriate task such as:
l Attach server
l Install or update software (VNX for Block)
l Verify Server high availability, using Unisphere Server Utility
2. Follow the prompts to generate customized documentation for server tasks.
Provision storage
Provisioning storage includes:
Setup
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l Creating RAID groups/storage pools
l Creating LUNs
l Assigning LUNs to the host servers in its storage group
To provision storage:
Procedure
1. Launch Unisphere and select your system.
2. Select Storage.
3. From the task list, under Wizards, select LUN Provisioning Wizard. Use this wizard to
create LUNs and, optionally, assign the LUNs to a host/server system.
For more information on these tasks, follow the instructions in the Unisphere online
help.
Attach bezels
When all of the components have been installed, all of the screws have been tightened,
and all of the cables have been installed securely into the proper ports, return to the front
of the site rack and select the correct bezel for the component and press the bezel into
place on the front of the component.
Note
The left rail has a coector which protrudes through the cabinet chael holes. The
cable kit includes a cable to coect from the rear of the rail to the cabinet power. See
Figure 24 on page 53.
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Figure 24 Coecting the power to the rail for the bezel
VNX-000370
Procedure
1. Locate the bezel for each installed component.
2. On the front of the rack or cabinet, position and align each bezel to the front-mounting
brackets on the corresponding component.
3. Press the bezel into the bracket until it clicks into place as shown in the example in
Figure 25 on page 54. Bezels have a lock built in to them, so you can opt to lock the
bezels in place with the key provided. To lock the bezel, insert the key and turn it one
quarter turn clockwise.
4. Repeat steps 2 on page 53 and 3 on page 53 for the remaining bezels.
Setup
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Figure 25 Attaching a bezel
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APPENDIX A
Plaing Worksheets
NOTICE
These worksheets are for VNX hardware and software only and do not cover other network
coections or requirements from other software.
l VNX Block Configuration Worksheet...................................................................... 56
Plaing Worksheets 55
VNX Block Configuration Worksheet
With your network administrator, determine the IP addresses and network parameters
you plan to use with the storage system, and record the information on the following
worksheet. You must have this information to set up and initialize the system.
You manage the storage system through a dedicated LAN port on each storage processor.
These ports must share a subnet with the host you use to initialize the system. After
initialization, any host on the same network and with a supported browser can manage
the system through the management ports.
Record network information for your system on the worksheets on the next pages. Your
network administrator should provide most of this information. For more information,
refer to your configuration plaing guide.
Table 5 IPv4 Management Port Information
IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway
SP A
SP B
Note
Do not use 128.221.1.248 through 128.221.1.255, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.1.2 for an
IPv4 IP address.
Table 6 IPv6 Management Port Information (optional; manual configuration only)
Global prefix
Gateway
Table 7 Login information for the storage system administrator
Field Description Value
Username User choice
Password User choice
Storage-system
serial number
The serial number is located on the PSNT tag
hanging from the rear of the storage processors.
The number is identified as SN/Product ID.
Scope Global or Local
Table 8 IPv4 address for iSCSI targets
SP, slot and port Local port number Target port IP address Subnet mask Gateway
SPA, slot __, port 0
SPA, slot __, port 1
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Table 8 IPv4 address for iSCSI targets (continued)
SP, slot and port Local port number Target port IP address Subnet mask Gateway
SPA, slot __, port 2
SPA, slot __, port 3
SPB, slot __, port 0
SPB, slot __, port 1
SPB, slot __, port 2
SPB, slot __, port 3
SPA, slot __, port 0
SPA, slot __, port 1
SPA, slot __, port 2
SPA, slot __, port 3
SPB, slot __, port 0
SPB, slot __, port 1
SPB, slot __, port 2
SPB, slot __, port 3
SPA, slot __, port 0
SPA, slot __, port 1
SPA, slot __, port 2
SPA, slot __, port 3
SPB, slot __, port 0
SPB, slot __, port 1
SPB, slot __, port 2
SPB, slot __, port 3
Note
VNX supports both dual-port and quad-port iSCSI I/O modules.
Table 9 IP address for each iSCSI NIC or HBA port (iSCSI initiator)
Server and Port Initiator IP Address Subnet Mask Default gateway
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Table 9 IP address for each iSCSI NIC or HBA port (iSCSI initiator) (continued)
Server and Port Initiator IP Address Subnet Mask Default gateway
ESRS Setup
You can ensure that your system communicates with your service provider by installing
the EMC Secure Remote Support (ESRS). There are multiple implementations for ESRS.
If you already have an ESRS Gateway Server, this system can be monitored through it. If
you already have an IP Client, this system can be added to it.
Note
ESRS depends on the DNS setting on the Storage Processor. To configure ESRS, the DNS should
already be configured.
Table 10 Content required for ESRS setup
Field Description Value
VNX System Storage Processor Select the system SP to manage ESRS
support
EMC Support Credentials Account login
information
Username
Password
Use these credentials to configure ESRS.
When you create an initial EMC Online
Support account, your account may
have limited “Lite Touch” privileges and
may not be associated with a company
profile. Unless your company has an
established profile with EMC Online
Support, the account is created with an
email address, user name and
password, but without company
affiliation. When you create the account,
you receive a confirmation email
message containing a validation link.
You can click the link, log into the EMC
Online Support website, activate your
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Table 10 Content required for ESRS setup (continued)
Field Description Value
account, and if established as a Lite
Touch account, you can (optionally)
request an upgrade to Full Access
privileges.
Proxy Server Settings If the monitor station coects to the
Internet through a proxy server, you
must indicate this during the ESRS
installation and provide the IP address,
port, and protocol (HTTPS or SOCKS) for
the proxy server.
Protocol to be used (HTTPS or SOCKS)
Proxy Server IP address or network name
Port number of the proxy server
Proxy server login credentials
Username
Password
You must supply login credentials for
the proxy server. You must supply both
the username and password for
authentication.
Policy Manager for ESRS
Policy Manager Address
Policy Manager Port
If you use a policy manager you need to
supply the address and port.
Proxy server for policy manager
Protocol
Proxy address
Port
Username
Password
If you use a proxy server for the policy
manager, you need to supply the
protocol (HTTP or SOCKS), proxy
address, port, and login credentials.
Manage CoectEMC
ESRS Priority Select ESRS priority as Disabled,
Primary, or Secondary.
Email
Priority
Email (SMTP) Server [Required; max
length=30.]
Subject
Recipient Address(es) [Required; max
length=120 characters, comma
separated if multiple addresses.]
Sender Address [Required; max
length=30.]
Set up email protocol for ESRS.
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Table 10 Content required for ESRS setup (continued)
Field Description Value
Capture Configuration Data Settings Settings to capture the array
configuration and send the file via
CoectEMC.
Period Settings
Change Capture Schedule
Capture Frequency
Settings for the frequency to capture the
array configuration.
Schedule
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