Digital Equipment Storage Works User manual
Solutions
Enterprise Storage Array for
I/O Intensive Applications
User’s Guide
Order Number: EK–ESAT4–UG. B01
This manual describes the concepts and procedures neccesary to install, configure, and
use the Enterprise Storage Array on multiple operating systems. It also describes the
major components of the Enterprise Storage Array.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard Massachusetts
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November 1996
While Digital believes the information included in this publication is correct as of the date of publication, it is
subject to change without notice.
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the interconnection of its products in the
manner described in this document will not infringe existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions
contained in this document imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in
accordance with the description.
________________________ Note ______________________________
This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has
been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the users authority to
operate this equipment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the
user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures will be required to
correct the interference.
© Digital Equipment Corporation, 1996.
All Rights Reserved.
Printed in USA
Alpha AXP, DEC, HSZ, Digital, StorageWorks, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation, Windows NTand Windows 95are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Table of Contents
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF THE ENTERPRISE STORAGE ARRAY
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Prerequisites 1-1
1.3 Major Components 1-2
1.3.1 Cabinet 1-2
1.3.2 SBB Shelves 1-3
1.3.3 StorageWorks Building Blocks 1-3
1.3.4 Cable Distribution Unit 1-3
1.3.5 Array Controller Shelves 1-3
1.3.6 Array Controller 1-3
1.3.7 Array Controller Software 1-4
1.3.8 Fan Trays 1-4
1.3.9 StorageWorks Command Console Software 1-4
CHAPTER 2 SBB DEVICE OPERATION
2.1 The SBB Shelf 2-1
2.2 Power Supply Fault Notification 2-5
2.3 Storage Device Fault Notification 2-6
2.4 I/O Module Fault Notification 2-8
2.4.1 Data Bus Connections 2-10
2.4.2 Bus Termination 2-10
2.5 SBB ECB Shelf Fault Notification 2-11
CHAPTER 3 CONTROLLER OPERATIONS
3.1 Controller Mounting 3-1
3.2 The Controller Operating Software (HSOF) 3-2
CHAPTER 4 ESA CONFIGURATION
4.1 Redundant Power Configuration 4-1
4.2 Controller/Drive Configuration 4-3
CHAPTER 5 PREPARING YOUR HOST SYSTEM TO OPERATE WITH ESA
5.1 Applying Power to the ESA Cabinet 5-1
5.2 Logical Unit Number Requirement 5-2
5.3 Connecting SCSI Cables to the Controllers 5-2
5.4 Procedures for Your Operating System 5-3
5.5 Preparing Your Digital UNIX System for ESA 5-4
5.5.1 Installing the Host Adapter 5-4
5.5.2 Basic Configuration Steps 5-4
5.5.3 Installing the StorageWorks RAID Utility for Digital UNIX V3.2x 5-5
5.5.4 Rebuilding the Kernel for Digital UNIX V4.0 5-7
5.6 Preparing Your HP-UX System for ESA 5-8
5.6.1 Installing the Host Adapter 5-8
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5.6.2 Installing the Host Device Driver 5-8
5.6.3 Verify Host Adapter and Driver 5-9
5.6.4 HP-UX Series 800 Patch Installation (10.01 only) 5-10
5.6.5 Set the SCSI Bus Address of the Array Controller 5-10
5.6.6 Reboot the System and Verify Successful Installation 5-11
5.7 Preparing Your IBM System for ESA 5-12
5.7.1 Organizing Your System 5-12
5.7.2 Installing the StorageWorks Software onto the Hard Disk 5-14
5.8 Preparing Your Solaris System for ESA 5-20
5.8.1 Installing DECptisp onto the Hard Disk 5-20
5.9 Preparing Your Windows NT/Alpha System for ESA 5-22
5.10 Preparing Your Windows NT/Intel System for ESA 5-23
CHAPTER 6 INSTALLING STORAGEWORKS COMMAND CONSOLE
6.1 Major Features 6-1
6.2 Program Modules 6-2
6.3 RAID Support and Terminology 6-2
6.4 Client System Requirements 6-3
6.5 Installing the SWCC 6-4
6.6 Agent Connection Licensing 6-4
6.6.1 Installing Additional Agents 6-5
6.7 Next Steps 6-5
GLOSSARY
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Preface
This document presents the concepts and procedures necessary to install, configure, and use
the StorageWorks™ Enterprise Storage Array on multiple operating systems. The major
components of ESA are also described.
Detailed information on all aspects of the ESA and major components can be found in
referenced StorageWorks documentation. Refer to the accompanying StorageWorks
documentation for removal and replacement procedures for all shelves and SBBs.
Intended Audience
This publication is for use by customers and Digitalemployees responsible for configuring,
installing, and maintaining the Enterprise Storage Array subsystem and its components.
Structure
This manual contains the information and procedures to support the Enterprise Storage Array
configuration and is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 presents an overview of the StorageWorks Enterprise Storage Array.
• Chapter 2 presents an overview of all SBB devices and their operations.
• Chapter 3 describes the controller and controller operating software.
• Chapter 4 describes power and controller configuration, and shows cabling
interconnections.
• Chapter 5 describes how to prepare your host operating system to successfully operate
with ESA.
• Chapter 6 describes the StorageWorks Command Console and provides instructions for
installing it.
• Glossary
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Documentation Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Convention Description
boldface type Boldface type indicates the first instance of terms
being defined in text, in the glossary, or both.
italic type
Italic type indicates emphasis and complete manual
titles. In the glossary, italic type also is used to
indicate cross-references.
Related Documentation
The following table lists StorageWorks user documentation shipped with the Enterprise
Storage Array.
Provided Documentation
Document Title Order Number
HSZ50 Array Controller, Operating Software V 5.0, Release Notes
EK–HSZ50–RN
CLI Reference Manual
EK–HSCLI–RM
Configuring Your StorageWorks Subsystem
EK–HSZ50–CG
Servicing Your StorageWorks Subsystem
EK–HSZ50–SV
StorageWorks Solutions
Enterprise Storage Arrays Installation Guide
EK–SWESA–IG
Enterprise Storage Arrays SBB User’s Guide
EK–ESA35-UG
The following table lists StorageWorks user documentation related to, but not shipped with
the Enterprise Storage Array.
Other Documentation
Document Title Order Number
StorageWorks Solutions
24–Shelf Data Center Cabinet (SW800–Series) User’s Guide
EK–SW800–UG
StorageWorks Solutions
7 Device, 16–Bit SBB Shelf (BA356–S) Series User’s Guide
EK–BA356–UG
StorageWorks Solutions
8–Bit I/O Module (BA35X–MG) User’s Guide
EK–35XMG–UG
StorageWorks Solutions
Configuration Planning Guide
EK–BA350–PG
StorageWorks Solutions
SBB User’s Guide
EK-SBB35-UG
StorageWorks Solutions
Product Catalog
EK–BA350–PC
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Manufacturer’s Declaration
This section describes environmental, physical, electrical, and safety specifications of the
Enterprise Storage Array Subsystems.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
The Enterprise Storage Arrays Subsystems are CE–Mark Class A certified and you can install
it in a commercial or office environment.
________________________WARNING!__________________________
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
_____________________________________________________________
________________________ Achtung! __________________________
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der
Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
_____________________________________________________________
______________________ AVERTISSEMENT! _____________________
Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel cet
appareil peut provoquer des brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être
demandé à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures appropriées.
_____________________________________________________________
Safety
The Enterprise Storage Array Subsystems have been tested and are in compliance with the
following safety standards.
________________________ Note ______________________________
The equipment described in this manual is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories
Incorporated (UL) and bears the UL Listing mark. These cabinets are also
certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and TÜV Product Service
GmbH and bear both the CSA certification and TÜV GS marks. This equipment
also complies with the CE–Mark Class A requirements.
_____________________________________________________________
________________________ Note ______________________________
Das in diesem Manual beschriebene Gerät wurde von TÜV Produckt Service
GmbH auf Sicehreheit geprüft and trägt das GS Yeichen. Bitte beacheten Sie, daß
Eingriffe in das Gerät, Reparaturen oder der Einbau von Erweiterungen nur voin
Digital Personal erfolgent dar, da sonst die GS Yulassung ungültig wird. Die
Zulassung wird auch ungültig, wenn nicht von Digital aualifiyierte
Specihererweiterungen eingebaut wertden. Das Gerät muß so aufgestellt werden,
daß die Steckdose frie zugänglich iste.
_____________________________________________________________
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Acoustic Noise Declarations
These cabinets and shelves have been tested in the indicated configurations. In the following
tables 1 B (Bel) = 10 dBA.
Cabinet Acoustics —– Preliminary Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779
Sound Power Level
LWAd, B
Sound Pressure Level
LpAmd BA, (Bystander
Positions)
Product Idle Operate Idle Operate
SW800-Cabinet with only cabinet fans operating 6.4 6.4 55.7 55.7
SW800-Cabinet with:
Cabinet fans operating
3 —Controller shelves (BA350–M series)
18 — SBB Shelves (BA356–series)
6.8 6.9 58.9 59.9
16-Bit SBB Shelf (BA356-JC series) with:
2 — Dual Speed Blowers (BA35X-MD)
2 — 150W ac input Power Supplies (BA35X-HF)
5.6 5.6 37 37
16-Bit SBB Shelf (BA356-JC series) with:
2 — Dual Speed Blowers (BA35X-MD)
2 — 150W ac input Power Supplies (BA35X-HF)
6 — 4.3 GB 7200 RPM Disk Drives (RZ29B–VA)
1 — 8–bit I/O Module (BA35X–MG)
5.8 5.9 40 41
Schalleistungspegel
LWAd, B
Schalldruckpegel
LpAm, dBA
(Beistehende Position)
Gerät Leerlauf Betrieb Leerlauf Betrieb
SW800-Cabinet with only cabinet fans operating 6.4 6.4 55.7 55.7
SW800-Cabinet with:
Cabinet fans operating
3 —Controller shelves (BA350–M series)
18 — SBB Shelves (BA356–series) containing
6.8 6.9 58.9 59.9
16-Bit SBB Shelf (BA356-JC series) with:
2 — Dual Speed Blowers (BA35X-MD)
2 — 150W ac input Power Supplies (BA35X-HF)
5,6 5,6 37 37
16-Bit SBB Shelves (BA356-JC series) with:
2 — Dual Speed Blowers (BA35X-MD)
2 — 150W ac input Power Supplies (BA35X-HF)
6 — 4.3 GB 7200 RPM Disk Drives (RZ29B–VA)
1 — 8–bit I/O Module (BA35X–MG)
5,8 5,9 40 41
Overview of the Enterprise Storage Array 1-1
1
Overview of the Enterprise
Storage Array
This chapter provides a description of the major components of the StorageWorks Enterprise
Storage Array (ESA) for I/O Intensive Applications. It also gives important prerequisite
information to ensure successful installation of the ESA.
1.1 Introduction
The ESAxxx-C4 are fully integrated storage solutions that are ideal for heavy transaction-
oriented applications, including most office automation applications.
The ESA solutions architecture incorporates the latest in StorageWorks RAID controller
technology as well as the StorageWorks Command Console, an easy-to-use centralized
configuration and management tool.
1.2 Prerequisites
You will need the following software and hardware to complete your ESA installation:
• A FWD SCSI-2 host adapter to connect to the ESA controller.
• A personal computer on which to run the StorageWorks Command Console (SWCC)
program (refer to Chapter 6 for minimum PC configuration requirements).
• A serial connection to the controllers which can be established either from your PC
running communication software, or from a maintenance terminal. Refer to the
Configuring Your StorageWorks Subsystem manual and the HSZ50 CLI Reference
manual for detailed information about serial connection requirements and the required
CLI commands.
1-2 Overview of the Enterprise Storage Array
1.3 Major Components
This section describes the major components of the ESA as shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 ESA Major Components
SBB
shelf
Controller
shelf
CDU
CXO-5414A-MC
Cabinet
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Fan
Fan tray
assembly
1.3.1 Cabinet
The cabinet has 19 horizontal and 4 vertical shelf positions. Controller shelves are installed
in the middle and upper vertical shelf positions. The lower vertical shelf positions in the front
and rear of the cabinet are each reserved for CDU installation and cable routing. Storage
shelves are installed in the horizontal positions.
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