Page 4 - Contents; Revision Record
EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 v Contents Revision Record ............................................................................................................................ vii About This Guide .................................................................................................................
Page 5 - RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf; Installation and Maintenance
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf vi EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2 RAID Array Controller (continued) 2.6.3 RAID 0+1 ...................................................................................................................2–11 2.6.4 RAID 4 ..................................................................
Page 6 - Figures
Contents EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 vii Figures 1–1 RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf ..................................................................................1–2 1–2 RAID Array 3000 6-Slot Device Expansion Shelf..........................................................1–3 1–3 Controller Shelf Major C...
Page 7 - Tables
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf viii EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figures (continued) 3–15 Controller Shelf Field Replaceable Units ......................................................................3–29 3–16 Replacing the Host I/O SBB ...........................................................................
Page 8 - ix; Revision Level
EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 ix Revision Record This Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this guide. It lists therevision levels, release dates, and reasons for the revisions. The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and theireffective dates. The publication p...
Page 9 - xi; About This Guide; Intended Audience; This guide contains the following chapters:; Chapter 1: Product Overview
EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 xi About This Guide This section identifies the audience of this guide and describes the contents (chapter-by-chapter) and structure. In addition, this section includes a list of associated documentsand the conventions used in this guide. Intended Audience This guide is intended for...
Page 10 - xii; Chapter 4: Second Controller Option; Table 1 Associated Documents; Document Title
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 xii Chapter 4: Second Controller Option Second Controller Option describes how to install a second (redundant) RAIDcontroller in the shelf for redundancy. It also contains a dual controllerinstallation procedure for a single serial port. Associated D...
Page 11 - xiii; Conventions; This guide uses the following documentation conventions:; Table 2 Style Conventions; Style; Table 3 Nomenclature Convention
About This Guide EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 xiii Conventions This guide uses the following documentation conventions: Table 2 Style Conventions Style Meaning plain monospace type Text boldface type For the first instance of terms being defined intext, or both. italic type For emphasis, manual titles, chapters...
Page 12 - xiv; Support and Services; Who to contact in Asia Pacific
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 xiv Support and Services Who to contact in the Americas Information and Product Questions: Local Sales Office / StorageWorks Hotline 1-800-786-7967 Installation Support: Contact the COMPAQ Distributor where the Storage Solution was Purchased / Local ...
Page 13 - Product Overview; NOTE; Product Description
EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–1 1 Product Overview This chapter provides an overall description of the RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf andits components. A series of cabling diagrams showing how to connect the ControllerShelf to a host system and a list of technical and environmental specifications is alsoinc...
Page 14 - Figure 1–1 RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 1–2 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 NOTE The Device Expansion Shelf (DS-SWXRA-GN)must have a revision level of B01 (or higher) tooperate with the RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf.Also, the Personality I/O module supplied with theshelf (part no. 70-33067-02) must have a mini-mum rev...
Page 15 - Chapter 1. Product Overview; Figure 1–2 RAID Array 3000 6-Slot Device Expansion Shelf (Optional); CAUTION
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–3 Figure 1–2 RAID Array 3000 6-Slot Device Expansion Shelf (Optional) SHR-1091 A battery-backup subsystem is included with the Controller Shelf in the form ofa rackmount UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). In case of a power failure, theUPS provides tem...
Page 16 - Table 1–1 Controller Shelf Part Numbers and Model Descriptions; Item Description
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 1–4 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Table 1–1 Controller Shelf Part Numbers and Model Descriptions DIGITAL Part No. Item Description DS-SWXRA-GH RA3000 UltraSCSI Rackmount Controller/Shelf with onecontroller, 120 V, which Includes:One BA356 type shelfOne HSZ22 RAID controller with ...
Page 17 - Shelf Features
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–5 1.2 Shelf Features The RAID 3000 Controller Shelf is equipped with a dual-channel RAID control-ler that supports all of the UltraSCSI bus features. The major features of the controller shelf are: • One dual-channel RAID array controller • Second contr...
Page 18 - Figure 1–3 Controller Shelf Major Components
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 1–6 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 1–3 shows the major components in the controller shelf. Its characteristicsare outlined below. • An easily removable, two channel, resident RAID Array controller and an ad-jacent empty slot for a second (redundant) controller (optional) • ...
Page 19 - Shelf Cabinet Installation; Two dual-speed blowers to cool shelf components
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–7 1.4 Shelf Cabinet Installation The Controller Shelf can be mounted in a StorageWorks metric or RETMA stylecabinet. You must install the appropriate shelf rail kit hardware to properlymount the shelf in the cabinet. The RETMA rail kit is supplied with ...
Page 21 - Two-speed blower operation; Figure 1–5 Device I/O Module
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–9 • Two-speed blower operation • SBB shelf blower control to include error detection, reporting, and automaticcorrective action Figure 1–5 Device I/O Module SHR-1045 Upper Mounting Tab Lower Mounting Tab Device Port 0 Connector Device Port 1 Connector T...
Page 22 - Figure 1–6 Device I/O Module Blower Status LEDs
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 1–10 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 1–6 Device I/O Module Blower Status LEDs SHR-1046 Left Blower LED SCSI Bus Address Switch S3 (Not Used) SCSI Bus Termination Switch S4 Right Blower LED NOTE The SCSI bus address switch on the ControllerShelf device I/O module does not con...
Page 23 - Figure 1–7 Host I/O Module
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–11 Figure 1–7 Host I/O Module SHR-1036 Host Out Host In CTR UPS The front panel of the host I/O module contains two 68-pin VHDCI SCSI con-nectors and two 9-pin D connectors. The SCSI connectors provide the SCSI busconnections between the adapter in the ...
Page 24 - Turns on both blower LEDs
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 1–12 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1.5.4 Shelf Cooling The device I/O module ensures that the SBBs and Controller Shelf are at theproper operating temperature by monitoring the operational status of the blowersand sensing the ambient air temperature. The two dual-speed blowers co...
Page 25 - Figure 1–8 Power Supply
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–13 Figure 1–8 Power Supply SHR-1034 1.5.6 Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) The primary function of the UPS is to keep the entire storage system powered-upto enable the controller(s) to flush cache to disks. The UPS also protects the stor-age system fr...
Page 26 - Connecting the RA3000 Controller Shelf to a Host System; Single host, single adapter, with one active controller
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 1–14 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1.6 6-Slot Device Expansion Shelf (Optional) NOTE The Device Expansion Shelf (DS-SWXRA-GN)must have a revision level of B01 (or higher) tooperate with the RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf.Also, the Personality I/O module supplied with theshelf (...
Page 27 - Figure 1–9 Single Host, Single Adapter, with One Active Controller; BA356 Device Expansion Shelves
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–15 Figure 1–9 Single Host, Single Adapter, with One Active Controller Host System Host Adapter SHR-1316 1 BA356 Device Expansion Shelves 2 RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3 SCSI Cable BN37A-05 (host adapter connection made using TechnologyAdapter cable...
Page 31 - Table 1–2 Controller Shelf Technical Specifications
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–19 7 SCSI Cables BN37A-OE (2) for Device I/O Module 0 8 SCSI Cables BN37A-OE (2) for Device I/O Module 1 1.8 Specifications Table 1–2 Controller Shelf Technical Specifications Feature Description Model RA3000 rack mount controller shelf (DS-SWXRA-GH, -G...
Page 32 - Table 1–2 Shelf Technical Specifications (continued)
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 1–20 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Table 1–2 Shelf Technical Specifications (continued) Feature Description Maximum I/O per sec-ond 4,400 I/O per second Sustained Raid 5 I/Orate -- 2 KB blocktransfers Read -- 1,375 I/O per second per controller pairWrite – 392 I/O per second per ...
Page 33 - Table 1–3 Controller Shelf Power and Physical Specifications
Chapter 1. Product Overview EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1–21 Table 1–2 Shelf Technical Specifications (continued) Feature Description Regulatory approvals EMI/R I -- FCC Class A, CSA 108.8 Class A, VCCI level 1,BICQ Class A, CISPR-22 Class A, C-Tick Class A Safety -- UL 1950 3 rd edition, AS/NZ 3260, IEC 950 C...
Page 34 - RAID Array Controller; Controller Overview
EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–1 2 RAID Array Controller This chapter describes the major features and characteristics of the RAID array control-ler in the controller shelf. 2.1 Controller Overview The RAID Array controller provides high performance, high-availability accessto SCSI disk array subsystems along a...
Page 35 - Figure 2–1 RAID Array 3000 Single Controller Block Diagram
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–2 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 2–1 RAID Array 3000 Single Controller Block Diagram RAID Array 3000Controller Shelf H0 Port 0 H1 Port 1 Write-Back Cache Module 2 Device Ports Device I/O Assy Host I/O Assy Host System 0 Host System 1 Cache Interface Controller / Bus Modul...
Page 36 - Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller; Controller Features
Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–3 There are two configurations for redundant pairs of controllers: Active/ActiveFailover mode and Active/Passive Failover mode. In Active/Active Failover,each controller in the redundant pair has one active SCSI host port and one pas-sive SCSI host...
Page 37 - Drives; Disk Drives
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–4 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 From the storage shelf’s perspective, the controller receives the I/O requests fromthe host and directs them to the devices. Since the controller processes all the I/Orequests, it eliminates the host-based processing that is typically associated ...
Page 38 - RAID 4 provides striping with a fixed parity drive; Controller Reset and LED Indicators; Table 2–1 LED/Reset Switch Interface
Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–5 • Stripesets (RAID 0) combine disk drives in serial to increase transfer or re-quests rates • Mirrorsets (RAID 1) combine disk drives in parallel to provide a highly reli-able storage unit • RAID 4 provides striping with a fixed parity drive • RA...
Page 39 - Figure 2–4 Controller Front Panel; Flexible RAID Set Configuration; RAID sets can comprise drives from any drive channel and SCSI ID.
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–6 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 2–4 Controller Front Panel SHR-1049 Re set H0 H1 D1 F ault D0 Reset H0 D0 H1 D1 Fault 2.4 Flexible RAID Set Configuration In addition to its flexible hardware design, the controller’s firmware offers theuser the flexibility to configure RA...
Page 40 - Performance Enhancements; DMA ASIC: Controls the data path hardware for the various I/O ports; Efficient Write and Read Algorithms; Read data from the parity drive.
Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–7 2.5 Performance Enhancements The controller employs a number of techniques to achieve as much performanceas possible from its design. 2.5.1 Custom Components To increase performance and reliability, the controller’s core functions have beenencaps...
Page 41 - RAID Levels Supported; Table 2–2 RAID Levels Supported
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–8 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2.5.2.1 Write-Back Caching When the host sends data to be written to a redundancy group the controllerstores the data in its cache and immediately reports to the host it has completedthe write. The controller eventually writes the data to the dis...
Page 42 - Table 2–3 Shelf RAID Set Restrictions
Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–9 There are some restrictions you must adhere to when creating a RAID set usingthe RAID 3000 shelf. The minimum and maximum number of drives required tosupport each RAID level is listed in Table 2–3. Table 2–3 Shelf RAID Set Restrictions RAID Level...
Page 43 - Figure 2–5 RAID 0 Write
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–10 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 2–5 RAID 0 Write 10110110 101001010000 0001 1100 1111 0111 1010 Host Data Controller divides the data into chunksized units There is still data left so the Controller repeats the process 1011 0001 0110 1100 1010 1111 0101 0111 0000 1010 S...
Page 44 - Figure 2–6 Diagram of a RAID 1 Write
Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–11 2.6.2 RAID 1 RAID 1 (also known as mirroring or shadowing) takes data sent by the host andduplicates it on all the drives in an array. The result is a high degree of dataavailability, since you can lose all but one drive in the array and still h...
Page 45 - Figure 2–7 Diagram of RAID 0+1 Write; Table 2–4 RAID 0+1 Example
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–12 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 2–7 Diagram of RAID 0+1 Write 1110 11011011 Host Data Controller divides the data into chunksized units 111011011011 Striped data writtento half the drives Striped data mirroredto the remaining drives SHR-1056 In the event of a drive fail...
Page 46 - Figure 2–8 Diagram of a RAID 4 Write
Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–13 2.6.4 RAID 4 RAID 4 (Figure 2–8) breaks up host data into chunks, calculates parity by per-forming an exclusive-or on the chunks, and then writes the chunks to all but onedrive in the array and the parity data to the last drive. When the host re...
Page 48 - Figure 2–9 Diagram of a RAID 5 Write
Chapter 2. RAID Array Controller EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2–15 Figure 2–9 Diagram of a RAID 5 Write 110101101011 0010 01111110 0001 0110 Host Data Controller divides the data into chunksized units and calculates parity There is still data left so the Controller repeats the Process 1101 1011 0111 0111 0110 0...
Page 49 - System Parameters
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–16 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 While RAID 5 is ideally suited for applications with many, small I/O operations,there is no reason why it cannot function equally well for applications with large,sequential I/O operations. This makes RAID 5 an excellent all-purpose RAIDlevel. C...
Page 51 - Environmental; Table 2–5 Response to Various AC Power Conditions
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 2–18 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2.9 Environmental The controller incorporates a set of on board sensors to detect abnormal operat-ing conditions that may affect data safety. 2.9.1 Backup Power Management The controller must be connected to the Uninterruptable power supply (UPS...
Page 52 - Installation Guidelines; shutdown
EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–1 3 Installation and Maintenance This chapter describes how to install the Controller Shelf in a RETMA or metric-stylestorage cabinet and then make the cable connections to the UPS, Device ExpansionShelves and host system. The maintenance section describes how to interpret the sta...
Page 53 - Installing Shelves in the Cabinet; NOTES
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–2 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 • Install the UPS below the shelves and as low as possible in the cabinet. • Ensure there is a approximate two-inch gap between the bottom of the con-troller shelf and the UPS to allow cable routing between the front panel con-nectors and connect...
Page 54 - Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance; Figure 3–1 Recommended Single Expansion Shelf Installation
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–3 Figure 3–1 Recommended Single Expansion Shelf Installation SHR-1096 5 P/S P/S P/S P/S 4 3 2 1 0 Device Expansion Shelf Controller Shelf UPS
Page 57 - Figure 3–4 Recommended Installation (Four Expansion Shelves)
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–6 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 3–4 Recommended Installation (Four Expansion Shelves) SHR-1099 5 5 13 13 P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S 4 4 12 12 3 3 11 11 2 2 10 10 1 1 9 9 0 0 8 8
Page 58 - Installing Shelf Supports; Table 3–1 Shelf Support Mounting Kits and Installation Guides; Installing Shelf Supports in a RETMA Cabinet (Round Hole); Open the kit and ensure it contains the items listed in Table 3–2.; Table 3–2 RETMA Cabinet Shelf Support Parts List
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–7 3.2.1 Installing Shelf Supports After you determine the desired shelf slot locations in your cabinet, install theshelf support mounting kits supplied with the shelves. Shelf support mountingkits for the RETMA and metric style cabinets are ...
Page 59 - Determine the mounting location in your cabinet.; Installing Shelf Supports in a RETMA Cabinet (Square Hole)
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–8 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 2. Determine the mounting location in your cabinet. 3. Install the left shelf support by aligning the bracket and cabinet rail holesand then securing the support to the cabinet using two screws (item 7, Figure3–5). Do not tighten screws. 4. Insta...
Page 60 - Figure 3–5 RETMA Cabinet Shelf Supports; Installing UPS Brackets; Phillips-head screwdriver
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–9 8. Repeat step 7 to secure a shelf retainer bracket to the right shelf support. 9. Place the Controller Shelf on the cabinet shelf supports and slide the shelfcompletely to the rear of the cabinet. 10. Install two shelf retainer brackets (...
Page 61 - Table 3–3 UPS Rack-mount Bracket Mounting Hardware List
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–10 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Table 3–3 UPS Rack-mount Bracket Mounting Hardware List Cabinet Style Hardware Item Part Number RETMA (round hole) Screw 90-00063-39 U-Nut 90-07786-00 RETMA (square hole) Screw 90-40331-01 Cage Nut 90-11476-01 Washer 90-0664-00 Figure 3–6 shows ...
Page 62 - Figure 3–6 UPS Rack-mount Bracket Assemblies
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–11 Figure 3–6 UPS Rack-mount Bracket Assemblies Figure 3–7 UPS Bracket RETMA and Metric Hole Locations (Front)
Page 63 - Ensure both brackets are level and tighten all hardware.; Figure 3–8 UPS Bracket RETMA and Metric Hole Locations (Rear)
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–12 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4. Pull and extend the rear bracket assembly until it reaches the hole mounting chan-nel at the rear of the cabinet and install cage nuts (or U-nuts) at the rear of the railinto the corresponding holes in the cabinet (see Figure 3–7). Extend the...
Page 64 - Power and SCSI Cable Connection Procedures
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–13 3.3 Power and SCSI Cable Connection Procedures This section contains the power and SCSI cabling procedures for a single ormultiple Device Expansion Shelf subsystem installation. Each procedure de-scribes how to connect the Controller Shel...
Page 65 - SCSI Bus Target Addresses and Termination
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–14 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3.3.1 SCSI Bus Target Addresses and Termination NOTE The SCSI bus address switch on the ControllerShelf device I/O module has been disabled. It doesaffect or control the SCSI bus addresses of the de-vices in the Device Expansion Shelves. The tar...
Page 68 - Figure 3–10 AC Power Wiring Diagram
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–17 Figure 3–10 AC Power Wiring Diagram SHR-1116 DEVICE EXPANSION SHELF #1 CONTROLLER SHELF UPS P/S A P/S B P/S B P/S A UPS Host 0 I/O Module To Device Expansion Shelves 2, 3, and 4 Gray Power Cords Black Power Cords AC Power Receptacles UPS ...
Page 69 - Cabling a Two Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–18 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3.3.3 Cabling a Two Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem (See Figures 3–10 and 3–11) 1. Ensure the physical installation phase of installing and securing shelf brack-ets and shelves (including the UPS) has been accomplished and that theshelves are s...
Page 72 - Cabling a Three Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–21 3.3.4 Cabling a Three Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem (See Figures 3–10 and 3–12) 1. Ensure the physical installation phase of installing and securing shelf brack-ets and shelves (including the UPS) has been accomplished and that theshel...
Page 75 - Cabling a Four Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–24 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3.3.5 Cabling a Four Device Expansion Shelf Subsystem (See Figures 3–10 and 3–13) 1. Ensure the physical installation phase of installing and securing shelf brack-ets and shelves (including the UPS) has been accomplished and that theshelves are ...
Page 78 - Controller Shelf Status LEDs; A shelf blower that is not operating; Figure 3–14 Shelf Status LEDs
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–27 3.4 Controller Shelf Status LEDs The Controller Shelf is equipped with two front-panel LEDs (see Figure 3–14)that monitor the following error conditions: • A shelf blower that is not operating • An over-temperature condition • A dc power ...
Page 79 - Controller LEDs
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–28 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3.5 Controller LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the controller monitor host and disk channel ac-tivity and a controller fault condition. The reset button/LED flashes green ap-proximately once every second (heartbeat) to indicate that the cont...
Page 80 - Figure 3–15 Controller Shelf Field Replaceable Units
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–29 Figure 3–15 Controller Shelf Field Replaceable Units SHR-1052 1 3 4 5 2 Table 3–4 Controller Shelf Field Replaceable Units Item Qty. Part Number Description 1 2 30-48191-04 Power Supply, 180 W, 50/60 Hz, +5 V, +12V, 2 1* 70-33523-01 RAID ...
Page 81 - Disconnect the cables (or jumper) from the front panel of the SBB.; Figure 3–16 Replacing the Host I/O SBB
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–30 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3.6.1 Replacing a Host or Device I/O SBB CAUTION When you remove an SBB, the airflow through theshelf is reduced. Always install the replacementunit immediately to prevent overheating. 1. Ensure the SCSI bus connected to the SBB is quiescent (no...
Page 82 - Remove the ac input power cable from the shelf power supply.
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–31 3.6.2 Replacing a Power Supply SBB CAUTION When you remove a power supply, the airflowthrough the shelf is reduced. Always install the re-placement unit immediately to prevent overheat-ing. You can replace a dc power supply without affect...
Page 83 - Remove the controller by sliding it forward and free of the shelf.; Figure 3–17 Removing the Controller from the Shelf
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–32 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3.6.3 Replacing the RAID Controller CAUTION When you remove the controller, the airflowthrough the shelf is reduced. Always install the re-placement unit immediately to prevent overheat-ing. 1. Ensure the SCSI bus connected to the SBB is quiesce...
Page 84 - WARNING
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–33 3.6.4 Replacing the UPS Proceed as follows to replace the UPS: 1. Ensure the UPS power switch is set to off. 2. Disconnect the shelf power cords from the rear receptacles on the UPS. 3. Disconnect the UPS power cord from the wall outlet. ...
Page 85 - Figure 3–18 Replacing a Blower Assembly; Insert the safety screw.
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–34 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 If you can access the blowers from the rear of the cabinet, proceed as follows: 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the safety screw in the upper rightcorner or lower left corner of the blower (see Figure 3–18). 2. Press the upper and l...
Page 86 - Insert the Phillips safety screw.; Replacing the Controller Memory Cache Modules
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–35 If you cannot access the blowers from the rear of the cabinet, proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the cables from the front of the controller shelf and remove theshelf from the cabinet. 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the safe...
Page 87 - Power down the controller shelf first (via SWCC) and then the UPS.; Figure 3–19 Controller Cache Modules; Figure 3–20 Release Locking Clips
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–36 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 1. Power down the controller shelf first (via SWCC) and then the UPS. 2. Grasp the latches on the front of the controller and pull them forward until the con-troller disengages from the shelf (see Figure 3–17). 3. Remove the controller from the ...
Page 88 - Figure 3–21 Remove Installed SIMM Modules; Replace the controller into the shelf.
Chapter 3. Installation and Maintenance EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 3–37 Figure 3–21 Remove Installed SIMM Modules CAUTION Ensure the “side 1” side of the two replacementSIMMs is facing toward you when installing themodules in the following step. 5. Installed the two replacement memory modules by aligning the ...
Page 89 - Figure 3–22 Install Replacement Modules
RAID Array 3000 Controller Shelf 3–38 EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 Figure 3–22 Install Replacement Modules Figure 3–23 Pivot Module Down to Secure
Page 90 - Second Controller Option; Introduction; CD with new Firmware
EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-1 4 Second Controller Option This chapter describes how to install a second RAID controller in the RAID Array 3000 Con-troller Shelf. The second controller option adds a fail/safe feature to your storage subsystem.The chapter also contains a procedure describing how to configure t...
Page 91 - RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem; Installing the Upgrade; Save Existing Configuration; To save your current configuration:
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-2 4.2 Installing the Upgrade CAUTION To prevent an electrical discharge from damaging theSIMMs, always wear an ESD wrist or foot strap con-nected to a suitable ground when handling the memorymodules. NOTE You can upgrade your firmware using the SC...
Page 92 - Chapter 4. Second Controller Option; Figure 4-1. Saving the Existing Configuration; Enter your file name in the “Save to File” field and click on Save.
Chapter 4. Second Controller Option EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-3 Figure 4-1. Saving the Existing Configuration A saved configuration screen with a “Save to File” field appears as shown inFigure 4-2. The example in Figure 4-2 shows the file name as c:\config1 . Enter your file name in the “Save to File” fiel...
Page 93 - Update Firmware; Figure 4-3 Update Firmware Command
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-4 Figure 4-2. Saved Configuration . 4.2.2 Update Firmware CAUTION If the systems disk is on the RA3000, firmware cannotbe upgraded with SWCC. Establish a temporary sys-tem disk on a disk drive outside the RA3000 and pro-ceed with these instruction...
Page 94 - fdi; Update Firmware Using Serial Interface; Properly shutdown your host system
Chapter 4. Second Controller Option EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-5 A window will appear (see Figure 4-4) asking you to specify the firmware file thatyou want to load. This file resides on the CD supplied with the controller kit option.You can easily identify Firmware software by its .fdi extension. Enter the ...
Page 95 - Your firmware should now be upgraded.; the controller shelf.
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-6 5. Reset the controller by power cycling the RA3000 subsystem. You should see a"Flash Boot Utility... " banner, followed by instructions to type CTRL/C toabort. Press CTRL/C to abort the load sequence. A "FLASH Boot Utility Op-tions&...
Page 96 - Install Two SIMMs into Second Controller; Figure 4-5. Insert Module into SIMM Connector
Chapter 4. Second Controller Option EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-7 4.2.4 Install Two SIMMs into Second Controller 1. Install two of the SIMM modules into the second controller (make sure all SIMMmodules are of the same type) by aligning the connector pins and inserting themodules into the SIMM module connecto...
Page 97 - Replace Existing Controller; Figure 4-7. Remove Controller from Top Slot
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-8 4.2.5 Replace Existing Controller 1. Replace the existing controller (see Figure 4-7 to remove) with the new control-ler. Figure 4-7. Remove Controller from Top Slot SHR-1062 NOTE Ensure you install the new controller in the same slotas the exis...
Page 98 - Restore Configuration; To restore your configuration to the new controller:; Figure 4-8. Restoring Configuration to New Controller
Chapter 4. Second Controller Option EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-9 4.2.6 Restore Configuration To restore your configuration to the new controller: 1. Restart SWCC in the “Serial Mode” (refer to your RA3000 Getting Started Guidefor instructions). 2. Select the Storage pull-down menu from the Toolbar, then cho...
Page 99 - Figure 4-9. Restored Configuration Example; Update Firmware on Second Controller
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-10 Figure 4-9. Restored Configuration Example NOTE Restoring the configuration in the following step maytake up to 5 minutes. Be patient. 4. Enter the file name that you saved in Section 4.2.1 and click on Restore. 4.2.7 Update Firmware on Second ...
Page 100 - Verifying the Controller Operating Parameters; Configuring the RA3000 for the Active Mode of Operation; Select Setup Parameters from the main menu.
Chapter 4. Second Controller Option EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-11 4.3 Configuring a Dual Controller Installation for a Single Serial Port This section describes how to configure your RA3000 storage system for dual con-troller operation when only one serial port is available on the host. If required, referto...
Page 101 - Configuring the Dual Controllers
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-12 10. Restart the controllers by power cycling the RA3000 storage system. 11. Recheck the Rdnt Ctrlr Parameters. The controller Values should display Ac-tive/Passive. 12. Transfer the serial cable to the serial port on the top controller on the R...
Page 102 - Connecting to Your Dual Controller Storage System
Chapter 4. Second Controller Option EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-13 14. You have now created one Virtual Device (JBOD) on the top controller. Discon-nect the serial cable from the top controller and reconnect the cable to serial portconnector on the bottom (redundant) controller. 15. Close and reopen the Stor...
Page 103 - Ensure the cabinet and UPS settings are set to ‘normal’.
RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem EK–SMCPQ–UG. C01 4-14 1. Select the “Environment” tab from the Controller Properties window. 2. Ensure the cabinet and UPS settings are set to ‘normal’. 3. Select the Cache tab from the “Controller Properties” window. The SIMMs pa-rameters must be identical between ...
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