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NEC Storage S1300
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Contents
Proprietary Notice
Using This Guide ............................................................................................vii
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................... viii
Related Documents .............................................................................................................. ix
Safety Notices ....................................................................................................................... x
General Notices................................................................................................................ x
Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada .......................................... xi
Fire Related Notices....................................................................................................... xii
Shock Related Notices .................................................................................................. xiii
Rack-mount Related Notices ........................................................................................ xiv
Care and Handling ......................................................................................................... xv
System Overview ...........................................................................................1-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
System Chassis................................................................................................................... 1-3
Front Panel .................................................................................................................... 1-3
Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
System Power................................................................................................................ 1-7
Controller ......................................................................................................................1-9
Battery Backup Units .................................................................................................. 1-11
LAN Card.................................................................................................................... 1-12
Connection to UPS Systems................................................................................ 1-13
System Features ............................................................................................................... 1-14
RAID Configuration ................................................................................................... 1-15
Logical Disk Capacity................................................................................................. 1-16
Arbitrary Logical Disk Capacity ......................................................................... 1-16
Maximum Logical Disk Capacity ....................................................................... 1-17
Dummy Logical Disk.................................................................................................. 1-18
Hot Spare Feature........................................................................................................ 1-18
Auto Repair Mode....................................................................................................... 1-19
Repair Time ................................................................................................................ 1-19
Write Cache Feature.................................................................................................... 1-20
1-BBU Cache Enable Mode........................................................................................ 1-21
1-CNT Cache Enable Mode........................................................................................ 1-21
Cross Call Feature....................................................................................................... 1-22
Initial Assignment Feature .......................................................................................... 1-23
Auto Assignment Feature............................................................................................ 1-23
Path Fail-Over Feature ................................................................................................ 1-24
Expand LUN ............................................................................................................... 1-24
Dynamic Capacity Expansion..................................................................................... 1-24
Access Control Feature ............................................................................................... 1-26
About Access Control ......................................................................................... 1-26
Modes Supported by Access Control .................................................................. 1-26
Administration Software ............................................................................................. 1-29
NEC Storage Manager (iSM).............................................................................. 1-29
NEC Storage AccessControl for S1300 .............................................................. 1-29
NEC Storage PathManager ................................................................................. 1-29
Updating of Control Software..................................................................................... 1-30
Contents iii
Setting Up the System...................................................................................2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................2-2
Unpacking the System ........................................................................................................2-2
Checking the Package Contents ....................................................................................2-3
Installation and Connection Procedures .............................................................................2-4
Installation Flow............................................................................................................2-4
Mounting the Disk Array Unit into a Rack Cabinet......................................................2-5
Unpacking the Rack Mounting Hardware .............................................................2-5
Before You Begin..................................................................................................2-5
Installing the Rail Assemblies to the Rack Cabinet...............................................2-5
Installing the Disk Array Unit in the Rack ..........................................................2-10
Installing Cables ..................................................................................................2-11
Connecting the Disk Array Unit..................................................................................2-12
Notes on Connecting the Disk Array Unit...........................................................2-13
Connecting the Disk Array Unit to the Host System...........................................2-14
Connecting the Ethernet Cable ............................................................................2-18
Connecting the Power Cords ...............................................................................2-19
Using the Disk Array Unit................................................................................................2-20
Notes on Handling the Disk Array Unit ......................................................................2-20
Powering On the Disk Array Unit ...............................................................................2-21
Powering Off the Disk Array Unit ..............................................................................2-22
Upgrading the System...................................................................................3-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................3-2
Adding Hard Disk Drives ...................................................................................................3-2
Installation Procedure....................................................................................................3-3
Setting Procedures.........................................................................................................3-6
Logical Disk Setting Procedure.............................................................................3-6
Spare Disk Setting Procedure ................................................................................3-6
Adding Disk Enclosures .....................................................................................................3-7
Connecting a Disk Enclosure to the Disk Array Unit ...................................................3-7
Connecting a Disk Enclosure to Another Disk Enclosure...........................................3-10
Removing a Disk Enclosure ........................................................................................3-13
Problem Solving ............................................................................................4-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................4-2
Troubleshooting Checklists ................................................................................................4-3
Fault LED Indicator Description ........................................................................................4-4
Replacing Defective Devices..............................................................................................4-5
Replacing a Fibre Channel Controller...........................................................................4-5
Replacing the LAN Card ...............................................................................................4-8
Replacing a Power Supply Unit ..................................................................................4-10
Replacing a Battery Backup Unit ................................................................................4-16
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................................4-17
Computer Viruses .............................................................................................................4-20
Service and Support..........................................................................................................4-20
Disposing of the Disk Array Unit.....................................................................................4-20
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Appendix ....................................................................................................... A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... A-2
Creating a Logical Disk..................................................................................................... A-4
Unbinding the Existing Logical Disk........................................................................... A-4
Binding the New Logical Disk..................................................................................... A-4
Turning On the Cross Call Feature .............................................................................. A-5
How to Change the Topology and Data Transfer Rate ..................................................... A-6
Contents v
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Using This Guide
This User’s Guide provides a quick reference to information about your NEC Storage
S1300 disk array unit. Its goal is to familiarize you with the unit and the tasks necessary for
installation and upgrading.
This guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1, “System Overview” provides an overview of the disk array unit and describes
its major components. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your storage system.
Chapter 2, “Setting Up Your System” tells you how to unpack the unit, make cable
connections, and use your system. It includes information on mounting the unit into a
rack cabinet.
Chapter 3, “Upgrading Your System” provides you with instructions for expanding your
system’s storage capacity with additional hard disk drives and expansion disk
enclosures.
Chapter 4, “Problem Solving” contains helpful information for solving problems that
might occur with your storage system.
The appendix provides specifications for your storage system and explains how to
change the topology and data transfer rate.
Using This Guide vii
Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:
WARNING
!
Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss
of life.
!
CAUTION
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.
Ignoring the instructions contained in these boxes may result in equipment
damage, software damage or loss of data.
Note: Notes give important information about the material being described.
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