IBM System Storage N3300 Manual

N3300 Installation and Setup Instructions

IBM System Storage

Below is a copy of the N3300 system setup worksheet. If a worksheet has not

yet been completed for this setup, remove this sheet and fill in the following

information that is needed for the setup before unpacking the system unit.

Hostname:

Setup Parameters Node A

(top node)

Node B

(bottom node)

Network Configuration Information for e0a

Virtual interfaces? [Y/N]

IP address for e0a

Netmask for e0a

Should interface e0a take over partner IP

address during failover? [Y/N]

IP address or interface name to be taken

over by e0a

Media type/speed (100tx-fd, 100tx, auto

[100/1000])

Flow control (none, receive, send, full):

Enable jumbo frames [Y/N]

Network Configuration Information for e0b

IP address for e0b

Netmask for e0b

Should interface e0b take over partner

IP address during failover? [Y/N]

IP address or interface name to be taken

over by e0b

Media type/speed (100tx-fd, 100tx, auto

[100/1000])

Flow control (none, receive, send, full)

Enable jumbo frames? [Y/N]

Complete setup through Web interface? [Y/N]

Default Gateway IP Address

Administration Host Connection Setup Note: The administration host is given

root access to the filer’s /etc files for

system administration. To allow access

to /etc root access to all NFS clients,

enter RETURN below.

Name or IP address of the administration

host

Timezone (name of city or region in

/etc/zoneinfo file) [EST5EDT]

System setup worksheet

Setup Parameters Node A

(top node)

Node B

(bottom node)

Filer location

Enter the root directory for HTTP files

[/vol/vol0/home/http]

Do you want to run DNS resolver? [Y/N]

DNS domain name (You can enter up to three nameservers.)

IP address for DNS first nameserver

Do you want another nameserver? [Y/N]

IP address for alternate nameserver

Do you want another nameserver? [Y/N]

IP address for alternate nameserver

Do you want to run NIS client? [Y/N] (default

is no)

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) provides remote management

capabilities including console redirection, logging and power control. It also extends

Autosupport by sending down filer event alerts.

Would you like to configure the BMC?

[Y/N] (default is Y)

Enable DHCP on the BMC LAN

interface? [Y/N] (default is N)

IP address for the BMC

Netmask for the BMC

IP address for the BMC Gateway

Gratuitous ARP interval for the BMC

[10 sec (max 60)]

The mail host is required by your system to enable BMC to sense ASUP messages

when the filer is down.

IP address or name of the mail host

IP address for the mail host

You may use Autosupport options to configure alert destinations.

System setup worksheet (continued)

Customer-supplied items needed for setup:

Ethernet LAN cables

Fibre Channel cables

Console (for example, a PC or laptop)

#2 Phillips screwdriver and slotted screwdriver

ESD wrist strap

This document provides installation and setup instructions for the IBM System

Storage N3300 storage system. Additional information about this product can

be found in the

. Additional information about expansion units can be found in the

and for your

expansion units.

IBM System Storage N3300 and N3600 Hardware and Service

Guide

Installation and Setup Instructions Hardware and Service Guide

Need help?

If you encounter any difficulties while setting up your system, contact IBM

service and support for assistance. Information can also be found at the

following Web site:

www.ibm.com/storage/support/nas/

Read the safety notices:

Before continuing, make sure that you have reviewed the safety notices on the

documentation CD that came with this system. Do not plug any cables into the

system, adapters, or any electrical outlets until you have reviewed the safety

information and followed the procedures in this document.

IMPORTANT:

The following instructions are for a basic configuration with onboard ports set to

initiator mode.

IMPORTANT:

The rack installation instructions provided in this document apply specifically to

the installation of the N series product in an IBM 19-inch rack. IBM service

personnel cannot install the N series product in a non-IBM rack.

If the N series product is being installed in a non-IBM rack, the rails shipped with

the N series product may or may not work with the non-IBM rack. Physical

installation of the N series product in a non-IBM rack is the customer's

responsibility.

1Unpacking the N3300

Important:

If your system was shipped already assembled and cabled in a rack, go

directly to Step 8, "Setting up and booting the system" on page 18.

Note: The contents of the box

will differ based on the model

you purchased. See Step 1.1 for a

list of contents for specific models.

Note: Lift box from crate. The

contents will remain in place.

Note: Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)

modules will either be in the accessory box or

will be installed on the fiber ports of the system

unit.

Accessory kit:

- IBM rail kit

- Power cable

- DB-9 to RJ-45

console adapter

- Serial null modem

cable

N3300

(system unit) N3300

(system unit)

1.1 Verify that the shipping packages include the following items:

N3300 (2859-A10)

1 Single-controller N3300

1 System bezel

1 Console adapter, RJ-45 to DB-9

1 Serial null modem cable

1 ESD wrist strap

2 Power cords

1 Publications

There will also be at least one envelope with the software EULA and

license keys.

May be present: Rack Mount Kit

1 Dual-controller N3300

1 System bezel

2 Console adapter, RJ-45 to DB-9

1 Serial null modem cable

2 ESD wrist strap

4 Power cords

1 Publications

There will also be at least one envelope with the software EULA and

license keys.

May be present: Rack Mount Kit

N3300 (2859-A20)

Caution: The weight of this part or unit is between 18 and 32 kg

(39.7 and 70.5 lb). It takes 2 persons to safely lift this part or

unit. (C009)

18-32 kg (39.7-70.5 lbs)

1.2 Remove the foam hardware protectors and the plastic surrounding the

storage system.

Installing the rails in an IBM 19-inch rack

Note: Read this document in its entirety before proceeding.

N3300

(A10)

Note: It is recommended that the N3300 be placed in the lowest position

available in a rack. For example:

N3300

(A20)

Model A10 Model A20

Expansion Unit 2

Expansion Unit 1

Filer Node 2, Loop 1

Expansion Unit 2

Expansion Unit 1

Filer Node 1, Loop 1

Expansion Unit 2

Expansion Unit 1

2.1 Loosen (but do not remove) the four rail adjustment screws on each rail.

Right rail

Left rail

Front of rack

Rear of rack

Rail adjustment

screws

2.2 Use the figure on the next page for reference. At the front of the rack,

position the right-hand rail into the rack at the appropriate EIA location.

Make sure that the two locating pins seat properly in holes H3 and H4.

The bottom of the rail should line up with the bottom EIA boundary.

When installed, each N3300 will occupy a 2U space.

Using one silver pan head M5 screw, attach the rail to the

front of the rack using hole H6. T

Note:

right-hand

ighten this screw with a screwdriver.

2.3 At the rear of the rack, position the rail at the same EIA

location used in step 2.2. Make sure that the locating pins seat properly

in holes H3 and H4. Using two silver pan head M5 screws,

Tighten these screws with a

screwdriver.

right-hand

attach the rail

to the rack using holes H2 and H5.

2.4 Tighten the four rail adjustment screws on the installed rail.

Locating pins

2.5

Section of rack EIA rail

Locating pins

Bottom rail screw

REAR

Left and Right

Rails

Chassis attach screws

FRONT

Left and Right

Rails

Top rail screw

Locating pins

Chassis attach screws 1 EIA unit (1U)

Bottom rail screw

Repeat steps 2.2 through 2.4 for the left-hand rail.

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