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HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array Expansion Rack Reference Guide Abstract This guide describes how to add an expansion rack to an EVA6400/8400 main rack and is intended for HP-authorized service personnel only. HP Part Number: 5697-1818 Published: March 2012 Edition: 2 - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 3
rack 35 Connecting an EVA8400 multi-product rack to a 0C6D expansion rack 35 Connecting an EVA8400 2C18D rack to a 0C9D expansion rack 35 Powering up the controllers 35 4 Support and other resources 36 Contacting HP...36 HP technical support...36 Subscription service...36 Documentation feedback - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 4
EVA6400/8400 in the main rack, see the HP StorageWorks 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array installation guide or the HP Storage EVA6400/8400 M6412A disk enclosure installation instructions for more information. The installation guide contains cabling diagrams for various configurations, up to 2C18D - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 5
specific) M6412-A FC disk enclosure HP EVA6400/8400 expansion rack accessory kit, which contains: • HP 5m Multi-mode OM3 LC/LC FC Cable (4) • 4Gb Short Wave FC SFP+ 1 Pack (8) • ROHS, SPOOL, Millennium Cable (4) • Velcro, Strap 5" (8) • Label, Cable Kit (2) - 1 blank red/green; 1 numbered red - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 6
Figure 1 Rear view of a 2C6D main rack 1. Non-EVA hardware 3. Controllers 2. Disk enclosures 4. Power distribution units 6 Getting started - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 7
0C9D Expansion rack requirements • One existing 2C18D main rack containing a properly wired controller pair and disk enclosures (see Figure 3 (page 8)). The controllers may be above or in the middle of the disk enclosures, depending on the number of disk enclosures and how the rack was initially - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 8
Figure 3 Rear view of a 2C18D main rack 1. Disk enclosures 2. Controllers 3. Power distribution units 8 Getting started - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 9
Figure 4 Rear view of a 0C9D expansion rack 1. Disk enclosures 2. Power distribution units 0C9D Expansion rack requirements 9 - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 10
listed in Figure 5 (page 10). Figure 5 Kit contents 1. Disk enclosure 5. Rails with -03 brackets 2. Eight disk drive blanks (may come pre-installed in 6. Two Fibre Channel copper cables enclosure) 3. -04 brackets (not used) 7. Two enclosure power cords 4. Pins for round-hole cabinet conversion - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 11
! Before you begin, ensure that the rack is sufficiently stable. If provided, lower the rack leveler feet and make sure any required stabilizers are installed. If provided, extend the anti-tip device. Failure to extend the anti-tip device could cause personal injury or damage if the rack tips over - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 12
(2) and slide the bracket to the farthest position on the rear of the rail. This moves the bracket out of the way to let you install the chassis in the rails. 12 Installing disk enclosures into the expansion rack - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 13
is firmly engaged in the rack and that all latches are engaged in the rack holes. 5. Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for the other rail. Installing the disk enclosure 1. Remove the bezel covers from each side of the enclosure (see Figure 10 (page 13)). CAUTION: Be careful when removing the bezel covers - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 14
into the rack (2), taking care to not strip the Phillips-head thumbscrews. Figure 12 Tighten disk enclosure thumbscrews 4. Reattach the front bezel covers. 5. At the rear of the rack, loosen in the chassis. Tighten the thumbscrew on the bracket. 14 Installing disk enclosures into the expansion rack - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 15
drive. b. Rotate the drive lever to the right (2, Figure 14 (page 15)) until it locks. c. Ensure the drives are installed in the proper sequence, following the numbering scheme in Figure 15 (page 15). Figure 14 Inserting a disk drive Figure 15 Disk drive numbering Installing the disk enclosure 15 - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 16
- two loops for the EVA6400 and three loops for the EVA8400. The diagrams in this section show the disk enclosures balanced across loops, in preparation for connecting to the controllers and disk enclosures in the main rack. Consider the following: • In these cabling procedures, the left side of - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 17
button (located at the rear of the disk enclosure) long enough to power up the disk enclosure. 8. Repeat Step 7 for each disk enclosure in the expansion rack. EVA8400 The EVA8400 requires that disk enclosures be balanced across three loops. With six disk enclosures in an expansion rack, there should - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 18
and may not reflect the I/O module numbering. Figure 18 0C6D expansion rack for the EVA8400 1. Loop 1 2. Loop 2 3. Loop 3 For six disk enclosures in the expansion rack, complete the following steps: 1. Using 0.41m Fiber Channel copper cables, connect the disk enclosures in the first loop: a. Connect - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 19
power up the disk enclosure. 9. Repeat Step 8 for each disk enclosure in the expansion rack. Figure 19 0C9D expansion rack for the EVA8400 1. Loop 1 2. Loop 2 3. Loop 3 For nine disk enclosures in the expansion rack, complete the following steps: 1. Using 0.41m Fiber Channel copper cables, connect - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 20
are properly installed and seated. • Each power supply is connected to one of the electrical outlets in the rack. • The end connector of each cable is plugged into a disk enclosure I/O module. Inspect expansion rack disk drives After the expansion rack is powered up, ensure that all disk drives are - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 21
client Flashing green - I/O module powering up Solid green - Normal operation Off - Firmware malfunction Flashing amber - Warning condition (not visible when solid amber is displaying) Solid amber - Replace component Off - Normal operation Inspect the disk enclosure fan modules Observe the - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 22
Figure 21 Fan module location 1. Fan 1 2. Fan 2 22 Installing disk enclosures into the expansion rack - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 23
expansion Connecting an EVA6400 multi-product rack to a 0C6D expansion rack For reference, Figure 22 (page 24) shows a fully cabled EVA6400 2C6D main rack configuration. The multi-product rack example assumes that there is non-EVA hardware in the rack above the controllers. Routing cables in the - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 24
index number of the next highest enclosure number. b. In HP Command View EVA, verify that the newly added disk enclosure is listed under the array hardware in the Navigation pane and the I/O module displays a good operational status. 3. Unplug DP2-A on controller A from P1 (I/O-A) on disk enclosure - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 25
Complete cabling for an EVA6400 2C6D to 0C6D expansion General EVA6400 expansion cabling guidelines To adapt the cabling used in Figure 23 (page 25) to different configurations, follow these cabling guidelines: • Controller A ◦ DP1-A on controller A connects to P1 (I/O-A) on the top disk enclosure - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 26
(expansion rack). Connecting an EVA8400 multi-product rack to a 0C6D expansion rack For reference, Figure 24 (page 27) shows a fully cabled EVA8400 2C6D main rack configuration. The multi-product rack example assumes that there is non-EVA hardware in the rack above the controllers. 26 Connecting the - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 27
index number of the next highest enclosure number. b. In HP Command View EVA, verify that the newly added disk enclosure is listed under the array hardware in the Navigation pane and the I/O module displays a good operational status. 3. Unplug DP2-A on controller A from P1 (I/O-A) on disk enclosure - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 28
DP3-B on controller B to P1 (I/O-B) on disk enclosure 11 (S-11). b. Connect P1 (I/O-B) on disk enclosure 5 (S-5) to P2 (I/O-B) on disk enclosure 12 (S-12). c. Repeat Step 2. Figure 25 (page 28) shows the completed cabling for an EVA8400 2C6D to 0C6D expansion. Figure 25 Complete cabling for an - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 29
EVA8400 expansion cabling guidelines To adapt the cabling used in Figure 25 (page 28) to different configurations, follow these cabling guidelines: • Controller A ◦ DP1-A on controller A connects to P1 (I/O-A) on the top disk enclosure in the first loop (expansion rack). ◦ DP2-A on controller - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 30
Figure 26 EVA8400 2C18D configuration In an EVA8400 2C18D configuration, the disk enclosures are balanced above and below the controllers and there are six disk enclosures per loop. In the EVA8400 0C9D expansion rack, there are three disk enclosures per loop. Figure 27 (page 31) shows the loop 1 - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 31
index number of the next higher enclosure number. b. In HP Command View EVA, verify that the newly added disk enclosure is listed under the array hardware in the Navigation pane and the I/O module displays a good operational status. 3. Unplug DP1-B on controller B from P1 (I/O-B) on disk enclosure - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 32
index number of the next highest enclosure number. b. In HP Command View EVA, verify that the newly added disk enclosure is listed under the array hardware in the Navigation pane and the I/O module displays a good operational status. 3. Unplug DP2-B on controller B from P1 (I/O-B) on disk enclosure - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 33
of the next highest enclosure number. b. In HP Command View EVA, verify that the newly added disk enclosure is listed under the array hardware in the Navigation pane and the I/O module displays a good operational status. 3. Unplug DP3-B on controller B from P1 (I/O-B) on disk enclosure 13 (S-13) and - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 34
Figure 30 Complete cabling for an EVA8400 2C18D to 0C9D expansion (2C27D) Offline expansion Shutting down the main rack controllers To shut the storage system down, perform the following steps: 1. Start HP Command View EVA. 2. Select the appropriate storage system in the Navigation pane. The - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 35
loop. Powering up the controllers To start a storage system, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that each fabric Fibre Channel switch to which the HSV controllers are connected is powered up and fully booted. The power indicator on each switch should be on. If you must power up the SAN switches - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 36
• HP StorageWorks 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array user guide • HP StorageWorks EVA6400/8400 M6412A disk enclosure installation instructions You can find these documents on the Storage Access Workbench (SAW) website: http://saw.cce.hp.com/km/saw/home.do From the SAW website, select Products. Then - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 37
/storage • HP Partner Locator: http://www.hp.com/service_locator • HP Software Downloads: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • HP Software Depot: http://h20293.www2.hp.com • HP Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK): http://www.hp.com/storage/spock • HP StorageWorks SAN manuals: http://www.hp - HP EVA8400 | HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guid - Page 38
product. If a CSR part needs replacing, HP ships the part directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience. Some parts do not qualify for CSR. Your HP-authorized service leveling jacks. • Install stabilizing feet on the rack. • In multiple-rack installations, fasten racks together
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HP 6400/8400 Enterprise Virtual Array
Expansion Rack Reference Guide
Abstract
This guide describes how to add an expansion rack to an EVA6400/8400 main rack and is intended for HP-authorized service
personnel only.
HP Part Number: 5697-1818
Published: March 2012
Edition: 2