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- Page 1 IBM System Storage N7x50T Series Gateway Installation and Setup Instructions Covering the N7550T and N7950T models GA32-0950-02...
- Page 2 Attention Department GZW 9000 South Rita Road Tucson, AZ 85744-0001 www.ibm.com/storage/support/nseries References in this publication to IBM products or services do not imply that IBM intends to make them available in every country or region. ® IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation and setup instructions ......1 Unpacking the N7x50T series gateway . Installing the rails in an IBM 19-inch rack Installing the gateway in the rack . -
Page 5: Before You Begin
About the IBM N series support website The IBM System Storage N series support website requires users to register in order to obtain access to N series support content on the web. To understand how the N series support web content is organized and navigated, and to access the N series support website, go to the following publicly accessible web page: www.ibm.com/storage/support/nseries/... - Page 6 Ethernet LAN cables v Fibre Channel (FC) cables v Console (for example, a PC or notebook) v #2 Phillips screwdriver and slotted screwdriver Important: The installation of N series gateway systems is intended to be performed by IBM-trained service personnel.
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Page 7: Installation And Setup Instructions
1. Remove the foam hardware protectors and the plastic surrounding the system. 2. Remove the storage system using the integrated handles attached to the sides of the storage system, as shown in Figure 1 on page 2. Place the storage system on a table. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2013... - Page 8 2 cable management arms (one for each controller) v 2 power cords v 2 serial null modem cables (one per controller module) v 1 rear tie-down brackets v 1 IBM rail kits v 1 ESD wrist strap v 1 set of IBM publications...
- Page 9 2 serial null modem cables (one per controller module) v 2 HA connection cables (either QSFP-to-QSFP copper cables or QSFP optical transceivers with fiber cables, depending on your order) v 2 rear tie-down brackets (one per enclosure) v 2 IBM rail kits Installation and setup instructions...
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Page 10: Installing The Rails In An Ibm 19-Inch Rack
SAS Stack N7950T Expansion Unit 1 Node 1, Loop or SAS Stack (E22) N7550T (C20) Observe the following rules and restrictions when installing an N series system in a standard IBM 19-inch (48.26 cm) equipment rack with mounting rails:... - Page 11 DANGER To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. (R001 part 1 of 2) 1.
- Page 12 FRONT REAR Section of rack EIA rail Left and Right Left and Right Rails Rails Top rail screws 1 EIA unit (1U) Chassis attach screw Locating pins Locating pins Chassis attach screw Bottom rail screws Figure 5. N7x50T series rail mounting template Note: When installed, each N7x50T series gateway enclosure will occupy a 6U space.
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Page 13: Installing The Gateway In The Rack
Installing the gateway in the rack Use these instructions to install the N7x50T series gateway in the rack. CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit. (C011) >55 kg (121.2 lb) 1. -
Page 14: Attaching The Cable Management Arms
Attaching the cable management arms Using the following instructions, attach a cable management arm to each N7x50T series controller module and Input/Output expansion module. The cable management arm attachment steps are the same for either controller or Input/Output expansion modules. 1. -
Page 15: Connecting The N7X50T Series Gateway To A Network
Note: The N7x50T series storage system has no requirement or provision for grounding. Connecting the N7x50T series gateway to a network Use the following information to connect the N7x50T series gateway to a network. Figure 8 on page 10 identifies the ports on your N7x50T series gateway. Refer to Figure 8 on page 10 for information about how to connect the gateway to the network. - Page 16 Port Private Labels Fibre Management Management SAS port Console Channel Ethernetn port port LNK LNK LNK LNK Figure 8. Cabling the N7x50T series gateway RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter to Console port Serial null modem cable Network cables to e0a and e0b ports Network cable to management/Service Processor port Note: The network for the management port must negotiate down to 10/100 Mbps or auto-negotiate.
- Page 17 X2 0 6 7 X3 1 4 9 A INT LNK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK X2 0 6 7 X3 1 4 9 A INT LNK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK 1000/100/10M LNK / 1000/100/10M LNK / 1000/100/10M...
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Page 18: Planning And Setup Overview For The N7X50T Series Gateway
The following tables list additional planning and setup tasks for your gateway installation. Table 1. Planning tasks for the N7x50T series gateway Planning task Refer to Reviewing site planning information IBM System Storage N series Introduction and Planning Guide Reviewing compatability information for Gateway Interoperability Matrix at: v Supported storage subsystems www.ibm.com/systems/storage/network/... - Page 19 For a complete list of all Data ONTAP gateway publications, see the “IBM System Storage N series documentation,” appendix in the IBM System Storage N series Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0543. The latest version of this guide and other N series documentation is available on the IBM N series support website: www.ibm.com/storage/support/nseries/...
- Page 20 Part Number: 00GM249 Printed in USA GA32-0950-02...