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Stratus TechnologiesR004S-02

Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512Hardware Installation Guide

Notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice

UNLESS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF STRATUS TECHNOLOGIES STRATUS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PURPOSE Stratus Technologies assumes no responsibility or obligation of any kind for any errors contained herein or in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this document

Software described in Stratus documents (a) is the property of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd or the third party (b) is furnished only under license and (c) may be copied or used only as expressly permitted under the terms of the license

Stratus documentation describes all supported features of the user interfaces and the application programming interfaces (API) developed by Stratus Any undocumented features of these interfaces are intended solely for use by Stratus personnel and are subject to change without warning

This document is protected by copyright All rights are reserved Stratus Technologies grants you limited permission to download and print a reasonable number of copies of this document (or any portions thereof) without change for your internal use only provided you retain all copyright notices and other restrictive legends andor notices appearing in the copied document

Stratus the Stratus logo ftServer the ftServer logo Continuum StrataLINK and StrataNET are registered trademarks of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd

The Stratus Technologies logo the Continuum logo the Stratus 24 x 7 logo ActiveService ftScalable and ftMessaging are trademarks of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Ltd

RSN is a trademark of Lucent Technologies Inc

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

Manual Name Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide

Part Number R004SRevision Number 02 Software Release Number OpenVOS Release 1800

Publication Date January 2015

Stratus Technologies Inc111 Powdermill RoadMaynard Massachusetts 01754-3409

Contents

Preface ix

1 Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet 1-1Safety Considerations 1-1Safety Notices 1-2Required Tools 1-3Unpacking the Cabinet 1-3Moving the Cabinet to the Installation Site 1-6Removing the Packing Materials 1-7Setting Up the Pallet Ramp 1-14Removing the Cabinet from the Pallet 1-16Inspecting the Cabinet and System 1-17Verifying the Stratus Serial Number 1-17Stabilizing the System 1-18Disposing of Shipping Materials 1-19

2 Connecting and Powering On the System 2-1Connecting External Components to the System 2-1

Connecting the RSN Console Server 2-1Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server

to the Internet 2-3Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server

to a Modem 2-7Connecting the AA-E97700 RSN Internet Console

Server to the Internet 2-10Connecting the AA-E96600 RSN Dialup Console

Server to a Modem 2-13Connecting the ftScalable Storage System 2-16Connecting the PC Console 2-17Connecting the UPS 2-20Installing the Optional Tape-Drive Enclosures 2-22

Installing the Optional 1U Tape-Drive Enclosure 2-22Installing the Optional 2U Tape-Drive Enclosure 2-25

Contents iii

Contents

Powering On the System 2-32Powering On the Components 2-32Powering On the ftServer System 2-38

Related Documentation 2-38

Appendix A Removing and Replacing Components A-1Removing and Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch A-1

Removing a U581V Fabric Switch A-1Replacing a U581V Fabric Switch A-8

Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Fan A-17Removing the Power Supply Fan Assembly A-18Replacing the Power Supply Fan Assembly A-19

iv Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)

Figures

Figure 1-1 Cabinet Packaged for Shipping 1-4Figure 1-2 Dimensions of Packaged 38U Cabinet 1-5Figure 1-3 Clearances Required at Installation Site 1-5Figure 1-4 Cutting Exterior Shipping Straps 1-8Figure 1-5 Removing Packing Material 1-9Figure 1-6 Unbuckling Interior Shipping Straps 1-10Figure 1-7 Wooden-Restraint Blocks 1-11Figure 1-8 Inserting Lever Bar 1-12Figure 1-9 Tilting Cabinet 1-13Figure 1-10 Sliding Back Wooden-Restraint Blocks 1-13Figure 1-11 Removing Bolt 1-14Figure 1-12 Assembling and Positioning Ramp 1-15Figure 1-13 Attaching Transition Plates 1-16Figure 1-14 Moving Cabinet Down Pallet Ramp 1-17Figure 1-15 Equipment Label 1-18Figure 2-1 AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to the

Internet 2-3Figure 2-2 AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Serial Connection 2-4Figure 2-3 Connecting the AA-E97900 Power Cord and Cables in an

Internet Connection 2-5Figure 2-4 AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to a Modem 2-7Figure 2-5 Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Cables

and Power 2-9Figure 2-6 AA-E97700 RSN Internet Console Server Connections 2-11Figure 2-7 Connecting AA-E97700 Power Cord 2-12Figure 2-8 Connecting RSN Dialup Console Server to Modem 2-13Figure 2-9 Connecting RSN Dialup Console Serverrsquos Ethernet Cable

and Power Cord 2-14Figure 2-10 Connecting RSN Dialup Console Server to COM 1 Port 2-15Figure 2-11 Power and Cables for the RSN Dialup Modem 2-16Figure 2-12 Connecting PC Console to COM 2 Port 2-18Figure 2-13 Connecting PC Console to U772 Ethernet Switch B 2-19Figure 2-14 Connecting UPS Units to U772 Ethernet Switches 2-21Figure 2-15 Attaching the Rails to the 1U Tape-Drive Enclosure 2-22Figure 2-16 Inserting the Enclosure into the Cabinet 2-23Figure 2-17 Installing the 1U Tape-Drive Enclosure 2-24Figure 2-18 Installing Cage Nuts 2-25Figure 2-19 Loosening Screws on Rail 2-26

Figures v

Figures

Figure 2-20 Securing Rails 2-26Figure 2-21 Tightening Screws that Hold Adjustable Section 2-27Figure 2-22 Extending Rails 2-28Figure 2-23 Securing Inner Rail 2-29Figure 2-24 Installing Enclosure 2-30Figure 2-25 Connecting LC Optical Cables 2-31Figure 2-26 Powering On PDUs 2-33Figure 2-27 Power Supply Unit 2-34Figure 2-28 AC Power Cord 2-35Figure 2-29 Powering On ftScalable Storage Controller Tray 2-36Figure 2-30 Powering On Optional ftScalable Storage Expansion Trays 2-36Figure 2-31 Powering On Network IO Enclosure 2-37Figure 2-32 Powering On Fibre Channel Tape Drive 2-37Figure 2-33 Powering On System 2-38Figure A-1 Removing Bezel from Fabric Switch A-2Figure A-2 Removing Air-Flow Bracket A-3Figure A-3 Disconnecting Cables at Front of Fabric Switch A-4Figure A-4 Removing Power Cord at Rear of Fabric Switch A-5Figure A-5 Pushing Fabric Switch Toward Front of Cabinet A-6Figure A-6 Sliding Fabric Switch Out of Cabinet A-7Figure A-7 Removing Shoulder Screws A-8Figure A-8 Removing Phillips-Head Screws A-9Figure A-9 Installing Shoulder Screws A-10Figure A-10 Inserting Fabric Switch A-11Figure A-11 Moving Fabric Switch to Align Screws A-12Figure A-12 Attaching Power Cords to Fabric Switch A-13Figure A-13 Installing Air-Flow Bracket A-14Figure A-14 Attaching Cables to Fabric Switch A-15Figure A-15 Replacing Bezel A-17Figure A-16 Removing Power Supply Fan A-18Figure A-17 Replacing Power Supply Fan A-19

vi Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)

Tables

Table 1-1 Stabilization Guidelines 1-18Table 2-1 RSN Console Server Connections 2-2

Tables vii

Tables

viii Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)

Preface

The Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S) documents the hardware installation procedures for Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 systems

This manual is intended for Customer Service personnel who are installing these systems Because the internal components of an OpenVOS ftServer system are installed before arriving at a customer site this manual documents only the procedures necessary for setting up a customer system

Revision InformationThis manual is a revision It adds information about installing the AA-E97900 RSN console server to the Internet or to a modem

Notation ConventionsThis document uses the notation conventions described in this section

Warnings Cautions and Notes

Warnings cautions and notes provide special information and have the following meanings

W A R N I N GA warning indicates a situation where failure to take or avoid a specified action could cause bodily harm or loss of life

C A U T I O NA caution indicates a situation where failure to take or avoid a specified action could damage a hardware device program system or data

N O T E

A note provides important information about the operation of an ftServer system

Preface ix

Preface

Typographical Conventions

This document uses the following notation conventions

Italics introduces or defines new terms For example

The master disk is the name of the member disk from which the module was booted

Boldface emphasizes words in text For example

Every module must have a copy of the module_start_upcm file

Monospace represents text that would appear on your terminalrsquos screen (such as commands subroutines code fragments and names of files and directories) For example

change_current_dir (master_disk)gtsystemgtdoc

Monospace italic represents terms that are to be replaced by literal values In the following example the user must replace the monospace-italic term with a literal value

list_users -module module_name

Monospace bold represents user input in examples and figures that contain both user input and system output (which appears in monospace) For example

display_access_list system_default

devm1gtsystemgtaclgtsystem_default

Getting HelpIf you have a technical question about your software try these online resources first

Online documentation at the StrataDOC Web site Stratus provides complimentary access to StrataDOC an online-documentation service that enables you to view search download and print customer documentation You can access StrataDOC at the following Web site

httpstratadocstratuscom

x Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)

Preface

A copy of StrataDOC on supported media for your system is included with this release To order additional copies of the StrataDOC media or to obtain copies of printed manuals do one of the following

ndash If you are in North America call the Stratus Customer AssistanceCenter (CAC) at (800) 221-6588 or (800) 828-8513 24 hours a day 7 days a week

ndash If you are located outside North America contact your nearest Stratus sales office CAC office or distributor for CAC phone numbers outside the US see httpwwwstratuscomgosupportftserverlocation

Online support from Stratus Customer Service You can find the latest technical information about an ftServer system through online product support at the Stratus Technical Support Web site

httpwwwstratuscomgosupport

If you are unable to resolve your questions with the help available at these online sites and the ftServer system is covered by a service agreement please contact the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative For information about how to contact the CAC see the following Web site

httpwwwstratuscomgosupportftserverlocation

Commenting on the DocumentationTo provide corrections and suggestions on the documentation send your comments in one of the following ways

By clicking the site feedback link at the bottom of a Help topic Information to identify the topic is supplied in the StrataDOC Web Site Feedback form

By email to Commentsstratuscom If it is possible please include specific information about the documentation on which you are commenting

ndash For a printed document or a document in PDF format include the title and part number from the Notice page and the page numbers

ndash For online documentation include the Help subject and topic title

If you are connected to an OpenVOS system you can comment on this document by using the command comment_on_manual To use the comment_on_manual command your system must be connected to the RSN

Preface xi

Preface

The comment_on_manual command is documented in the document OpenVOS System Administration Administering and Customizing a System (R281) and the OpenVOS Commands Reference Manual (R098) There are two ways you can use this command to send your comments

If your comments are brief type comment_on_manual press ltEntergt or ltReturngt and complete the data-entry form that appears on your screen When you have completed the form press ltEntergt

If your comments are lengthy save them in a file before you issue the command Type comment_on_manual followed by -form then press ltEntergt or ltReturngt Enter this documentrsquos part number R004S then enter the name of your comments file in the -comments_path field Press the key that performs the CYCLE function to change the value of -use_form to no and then press ltEntergt

N O T E

If comment_on_manual does not accept the part number of this document (which may occur if the document is not yet registered in the manual_infotable file) you can use the mail request of the maint_request command to send your comments

Your comments (along with your name) are sent to Stratus over the RSN

This information will assist Stratus Information Development in making any needed changes to the ftServer system documentation Your assistance is most appreciated

Regulatory Notice All regulatory notices are provided in the site planning guide for your system

xii Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)

Chapter 1

Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet1-

This chapter discusses the following topics

ldquoSafety Considerationsrdquo on page 1-1

ldquoSafety Noticesrdquo on page 1-2

ldquoRequired Toolsrdquo on page 1-3

ldquoUnpacking the Cabinetrdquo on page 1-3

ldquoMoving the Cabinet to the Installation Siterdquo on page 1-6

ldquoRemoving the Packing Materialsrdquo on page 1-7

ldquoSetting Up the Pallet Ramprdquo on page 1-14

ldquoRemoving the Cabinet from the Palletrdquo on page 1-16

ldquoInspecting the Cabinet and Systemrdquo on page 1-17

ldquoVerifying the Stratus Serial Numberrdquo on page 1-17

ldquoStabilizing the Systemrdquo on page 1-18

ldquoDisposing of Shipping Materialsrdquo on page 1-19

Safety ConsiderationsTo ensure a safe and effective installation follow the procedures exactly as they are written in this manual Before installing the system take the following important precautions

Do not attempt to install the system without the assistance of another able-bodied person The size and weight of the system do not allow it to be safely installed by one person

The information in this manual assumes that the system site has been prepared according to the instructions in the following manuals

ndash Stratus ftServer V 6512 System Site Planning Guide (R675)

ndash Stratus ftServer V 6512 System Operation and Maintenance Guide (R674)

Unpacking and Positioning the Cabinet 1-1

Safety Notices

ndash Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 and V 6408 Systems Site Planning Guide (R645)

ndash Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 and V 6408 Systems Operation and Maintenance Guide (R646)

ndash Stratus ftServer Systems Peripherals Site Planning Guide (R582)

See these manuals before proceeding with the installation

Observe all applicable industry safety standards See ldquoSafety Noticesrdquo on page 1-2

Provide the necessary space and light to safely perform the installation

Do not wear conductive objects such as rings bracelets and keys

Safety Notices

W A R N I N GRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided with the battery

W A R N I N GIf you receive locking power cords with your system do not substitute other power cords Use of the locking power cords ensures proper grounding of the system

W A R N I N GDepending on the configuration the system uses two or four power cords to provide redundant sources of power To fully remove power from a system disconnect all power cords To reduce the risk that electrical shock could injure a person or damage the system exercise caution when working in the unit even when only one power cord is connected

1-2 Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 Hardware Installation Guide (R004S)

Required Tools

W A R N I N GTo prevent a cabinet from tipping over and injuring a person or damaging the system start installing systems from the bottom of the cabinet upward

W A R N I N GIf you replace the modem cable supplied by Stratus use a cable with a gauge of at least 26 AWG to prevent fire

Required ToolsTo install the system the following tools are necessary

2 Phillips screwdriver

Scissors or utility knife

Metal shears to cut pallet straps

38rdquo drive ratchet with 916rdquo socket

Open-ended 916rdquo box wrench

Assorted open-end andor box wrenches

ESD static kit

Assorted tie wraps

Unpacking the CabinetThe cabinet-mounted system is enclosed in a cardboard shipping container which is secured to a shipping pallet by exterior tie-down straps (Inside the cardboard interior straps secure the cabinet to the pallet) A ramp for rolling the cabinet off the pallet is attached to the front of the shipping container along with two transition plates which you use to secure the ramp to the pallet A lever bar is secured to the ramp for use in tipping the cabinet to remove it from the pallet Labels on the cardboard cap indicate the front and rear of the cabinet

Figure 1-1 shows a shipping container for a 38U cabinet that contains one or more systems and optional components (ldquoUrdquo for unit equals 175 inches (in) or 445 centimeters (cm))

Unpacking the Cabinet

Figure 1-1 Cabinet Packaged for Shipping

1 Check the packing list to verify that you have received the correct shipment

2 Verify that the Tip-N-Tell and Shockwatch indicators on the outer sides of the shipping container have not been activated

C A U T I O NIf you received the wrong shipment or if a handling indicator has been activated do not proceed with the unpacking Contact the CAC immediately

3 Verify that the area through which you must move the system has adequate clearance as the following figures indicate

Figure 1-2 shows the dimensions of a packaged 38U cabinet

Figure 1-3 shows the clearances required at the installation site

Include the height of the pallet jack when you calculate the overall system height

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Pallet

Tie-down Straps

TransitionPlates

Lever Bar

Figure 1-2 Dimensions of Packaged 38U Cabinet

Figure 1-3 Clearances Required at Installation Site

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80 in(2m)

41 in(10414 cm)

53 in(13462 cm)

5 in(127 cm)

38U Cabinet

msys046

Cabinet on Pallet

Pallet Ramp

42 in(107 cm)

150 in(381 cm)

42 in(107 cm)

Moving the Cabinet to the Installation Site

If the corridor and door dimensions are large enough to accommodate the unpacked cabinet still tied to its pallet use a pallet jack to move it from the delivery site to the installation site as described in ldquoMoving the Cabinet to the Installation Siterdquo on page 1-6

If the corridor and door dimensions are too small to accommodate the unpacked cabinet still tied to its pallet unpack the cabinet and unload it from the pallet before you move it to the installation site In this case use the pallet jack to move the unpacked cabinet as close to the installation site as possible Then unpack the cabinet remove it from its pallet and roll it carefully on its casters to the installation site

W A R N I N GTo avoid personal injury or damage to the system two persons are required to move unpack and install an ftServer system Because of the size and weight of ftServer systems have professional movers deliver and move the packaged units to the installation site

C A U T I O NTo prevent or minimize condensation on the systemrsquos internal and external surfaces avoid exposing the system to extreme temperature andor humidity changes when moving it to the installation site If the system has been exposed to extreme temperature or humidity conditions during transit or if condensation is present see the section ldquoStabilizing the Systemrdquo on page 1-18 for stabilization guidelines

When shipped the system cabinet is tied to the pallet beneath it The pallet has a clearance for a pallet jack to move the unit When moving a system follow these guidelines

1 Verify that the unpacked system is still secured to the pallet

2 Use a pallet jack to move the system on its pallet to the installation site

Removing the Packing Materials

C A U T I O NUse a pallet jack not a forklift to move the packaged system Using a forklift could damage the system Use the pallet jack at the front or rear of the cabinet

3 Position the cabinet pallet so that it has the clearances shown in Figure 1-3

W A R N I N GTo avoid personal injury or damage to the system two persons are required to perform the following procedures

1 Orient the system package so that the package and the ramp have as a minimum the clearance shown in Figure 1-3 Also verify that you have enough clearance above the system to remove the top cardboard cap

2 With one person holding the ramp in place use the metal shears to cut the exterior shipping straps To avoid injury while cutting each strap hold the strap firmly with one hand as you stand away from it See Figure 1-4

W A R N I N GThe shipping straps snap with considerable force when they are cut To avoid eye or skin injuries use caution when cutting the shipping straps

Figure 1-4 Cutting Exterior Shipping Straps

3 Remove the pallet ramp Behind the ramp are two accessory boxes which contain various components and documentation Remove the boxes and set them aside for later use

N O T E

It is possible that the system will include only one accessory box

4 Remove the cardboard pieces of packing material surrounding the cabinet (see Figure 1-5) These pieces include two C-fold sleeves around the sides of the cabinet and two caps at the top

upk003a

Figure 1-5 Removing Packing Material

5 Remove the plastic wrap encasing the cabinet

C A U T I O NIf condensation exists inside the plastic wrap you must provide a stabilization period for the system ldquoStabilizing the Systemrdquo on page 1-18 provides complete information about the stabilization process

6 Use the strap buckles to loosen the interior shipping straps that secure the cabinet to the pallet See Figure 1-6

upk004

Figure 1-6 Unbuckling Interior Shipping Straps

7 Remove the two fiber protective sleeves at the top-front and top-rear of the cabinet

8 Loosen but do not remove the bolts that secure the wooden-restraint blocks to the pallet at the bottom sides of the cabinet See Figure 1-7 (Note that there are no bolts on the wooden-restraint blocks at the bottom rear of the cabinet)

To loosen the bolts use the 916-inch socket wrench You may need to hold the nut underneath the pallet that secures the bolt

upk005a

Figure 1-7 Wooden-Restraint Blocks

9 Loosen and remove the bolts that secure the wooden-restraint block at the front door of the cabinet Then remove the block

10 Remove the lever bar from its storage location (see Figure 1-1) and insert it in the center slot of one of the sides as shown in Figure 1-8

upk006a

Figure 1-8 Inserting Lever Bar

W A R N I N GThe following steps require the efforts of two persons Serious personal injury and damage to or destruction of the system is possible if the procedure is attempted by only one person

11 Standing near the lever bar and with your assistant on the opposite side of the cabinet (as shown in Figure 1-9) push down on the lever with your foot and carefully guide the cabinet with your arms tilting it toward the other person who supports the cabinet

upk007b

Lever Bar

Figure 1-9 Tilting Cabinet

12 While the system is tilted reach down and slide the wooden-restraint blocks to the side and out from under the system See Figure 1-10

Figure 1-10 Sliding Back Wooden-Restraint Blocks

upk008a

msys102

Setting Up the Pallet Ramp

13 Lower the cabinet back to a standing position

14 Move the lever bar to the opposite side of the system and repeat steps 11 through 13

Setting Up the Pallet RampThe pallet ramp comes in two pieces that are bolted together The ramp is secured to the front of the cabinet on the pallet To assemble the pallet ramp and secure it to the pallet perform the following procedure

1 With the pallet ramp separated from the pallet (performed in step 3 in the previous procedure) remove the bolt (see Figure 1-11) at the upper edge of the ramp and separate the lower end of the pallet ramp

Figure 1-11 Removing Bolt

2 Fit the beveled edge of the lower end of the pallet ramp into the lower edge of the upper end of the ramp as shown in Figure 1-12

upk009a

Figure 1-12 Assembling and Positioning Ramp

3 Position the pallet ramp under the pallet at the front of the cabinet (see Figure 1-12)

upk010a

Removing the Cabinet from the Pallet

4 Attach the two transition plates to the ramp and pallet as shown in Figure 1-13 The plates secure the ramp to the pallet to keep them together when you move the cabinet

Figure 1-13 Attaching Transition Plates

W A R N I N GTwo persons are required to remove the cabinet from the pallet

1 With the help of another person slowly and carefully roll the cabinet down the ramp with one person at the front and one at the back See Figure 1-14 Each person must hold the upper portion of the cabinet with both hands

W A R N I N GThe cabinet is top heavy Use extreme caution when rolling it down the ramp

msys105a

Inspecting the Cabinet and System

Figure 1-14 Moving Cabinet Down Pallet Ramp

2 Check the cabinet and systems for damage as the next section describes

Inspecting the Cabinet and SystemCheck all equipment and components for damage by performing the following procedure

1 Open the rear door of the cabinet From the bottom of the cabinet remove and discard the desiccant bags

2 Check the cabinet and system for damage Verify that the cabinets and panels have no dents scratches or scrapes

If you noticed damage contact the CAC

Verifying the Stratus Serial NumberFind the equipment label to check the Stratus serial number To find the equipment label open the rear door of the cabinet The equipment label is affixed to the upper-left side of the cabinet Figure 1-15 shows the equipment label

upk011a

Stabilizing the System

Figure 1-15 Equipment Label

Check that the Stratus serial number (SN) on the equipment label matches the Stratus serial number on the packing list If the numbers are not identical contact the CAC before continuing to unpack the cabinet

Stabilizing the SystemIf temperature and humidity changes have been extreme during transit the ftServer system might develop condensation Therefore before you install and power on the system you must inspect it for condensation and if necessary stabilize it To stabilize a system let it stand unpacked and without its plastic wrap in the open air of an office environment

1 Inspect the system for condensation Use the guidelines in Table 1-1 to determine if the system requires a stabilization period before you install it and power it on

Table 1-1 Stabilization Guidelines

Condition Stabilization Period

Desiccant is presentNo condensation is on the plastic bag or system surfaces

Desiccant is presentCondensation is on the plastic bag or system surfaces

4 hours

vdco021a

Disposing of Shipping Materials

2 After the stabilization period if you still notice signs of condensation inside or outside the cabinet allow an additional stabilization period of two hours Repeat the two-hour period if necessary until there are no signs of condensation Then continue to the next step

3 Remove the desiccant bags and the cardboard tray in which they were shipped if these items are still present

4 Continue the installation and continue to inspect for signs of condensation If condensation appears allow additional stabilization periods until there are no signs of condensation

C A U T I O NBefore you power on the system verify that the installation site environment meets the environmental operation and power requirements specified in the Stratus ftServer V 6512 System Site Planning Guide (R675) and Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 and V 6408 Systems Site Planning Guide (R645)

Disposing of Shipping MaterialsThe shipping materials contain no hazardous materials dispose of them according to applicable procedures or local regulations However retain one or two undamaged containers and their shipping materials in case you need to repack the system for later shipment

Desiccant and plastic bag are missingCondensation is on system surfaces

8 hours

Table 1-1 Stabilization Guidelines (Continued)

Chapter 2

Connecting and Powering On theSystem2-

ldquoConnecting External Components to the Systemrdquo on page 2-1

ldquoPowering On the Systemrdquo on page 2-32

ldquoRelated Documentationrdquo on page 2-38

Connecting External Components to the SystemThis section discusses the following topics

ldquoConnecting the RSN Console Serverrdquo on page 2-1

ldquoConnecting the ftScalable Storage Systemrdquo on page 2-16

ldquoConnecting the PC Consolerdquo on page 2-17

ldquoConnecting the UPSrdquo on page 2-20

ldquoInstalling the Optional Tape-Drive Enclosuresrdquo on page 2-22

Connecting the RSN Console Server

Connecting a system to the Stratus RSN allows the CAC to remotely diagnose troubleshoot and resolve problems online To connect to the RSN ftServer systems use a modem or an Internet connection For information on processes files and commands required for RSN support see OpenVOS System Administration Administering and Customizing a System (R281)

When a configuration uses a modem for the RSN connection OpenVOS requires devicestin file entries For information on these entries see OpenVOS System Administration Configuring a System (R287)

Any RSN bridge module on a Stratus ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 or V 6512 system requires a physical connection to either an AA-E97900 AA-E97700 or AA-E96600 RSN console server

Connecting and Powering On the System 2-1

Connecting External Components to the System

Connection may be through the Internet or a modem depending on the console server model Table 2-1 summarizes how the RSN console servers connect to the RSN

C A U T I O NYou must install the RSN console server (and modem if present) on a flat surface such as a table or rack space Do not place these components on top of a system cabinet

Table 2-1 RSN Console Server Connections

RSN Console Server Connects to Internet Connects to Modem (Dialup)

AA-E97900 Yes Yes (AA-C72100 modem)

AA-E97700 Yes No

AA-E96600 No Yes (AA-C72000 modem)

Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server to the Internet

Figure 2-1 shows the AA-E97900 RSN console server connections to the Internet

Figure 2-1 AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to the Internet

1 COM 1 port 5 Ethernet cable

2 RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable 6 Ethernet port (LAN2)

3 Ethernet switch (port 21) 7 Ethernet port (LAN1)

4 AA-E97900 RSN console server

3 54 6

Network connectionto Internet

vos239

Perform the following procedure to connect an AA-E97900 RSN console server to the Internet

N O T E S

1 The AA-E97900 RSN console server requires OpenVOS Release 1710 or later

2 Wear an ESD wrist strap to perform this procedure

1 Connect the RS-232 cable (RJ-45 number 2 in Figure 2-2) to serial port 1 on the console server (number 1 in Figure 2-2) and to the COM 1 port (top port) on the serverrsquos backplane (number 1 in Figure 2-1)

N O T E

This is not a required connection The CAC uses it as a manual connection from the PC console if a Telnet connection is not available

Figure 2-2 AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Serial Connection

2 Serial cable COM1 port (DB-9) to RJ-45 (serial port 1)

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2 With the console server power switch (number 1 in Figure 2-3) in the off (0) position plug the power cord (number 2) into the console server

Figure 2-3 Connecting the AA-E97900 Power Cord and Cables in an Internet Connection

3 Connect the Ethernet cable (number 3) from the Ethernet switch to the LAN2 port (the upper port) of the console server

4 Connect the Ethernet cable (number 4) from the external network to the LAN1 port (the lower port) of the console server

5 Turn the console server power switch to the on (1) position

1 Power switch 4 Ethernet cable from port LAN1 to Internet

2 Power cord 5 RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable

3 Ethernet cable from port LAN2 to Ethernet switch (port 21)

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6 Test the operation of the console server by sending an RSN mail message to the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative and asking them to connect to your server If the console server is not working the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative will help you correct the problem

Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server to a Modem

Figure 2-4 shows the AA-E97900 RSN console server connections to a modem

Figure 2-4 AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Connections to a Modem

1 COM 1 port 6 Ethernet port (LAN2)

2 RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable 7 RJ-45 to DB-25 serial cable

3 Ethernet switch (port 21) 8 AA-C72100 modem

4 AA-E97900 RSN console server 9 Phone line

5 Ethernet cable

3 54 6

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Perform the following procedure to install an AA-E97900 RSN console server to an AA-C72100 modem

N O T E S

1 Connect the RS-232 cable (number 4 in Figure 2-5) to serial port 1 on the console server and to the COM 1 port (top port) on the serverrsquos backplane (number 1 in Figure 2-4)

N O T E

Figure 2-5 Connecting the AA-E97900 RSN Console Server Cables and Power

3 Connect the RJ-45 connector of the serial cable (number 5 in Figure 2-5) to port 2 of the console server

4 Connect the other end of the serial cable (number 7 in Figure 2-4) to the AA-C72100 modem (number 8 in Figure 2-4)

5 Connect a telephone line (number 9 in Figure 2-4) from the modem to a wall jack

6 Connect the Ethernet cable (number 3 in Figure 2-5) to port LAN2 (the upper port) on the console server

1 Power switch 4 Serial cable to port 1

2 Power cord 5 Serial cable to port 2

3 Ethernet cable from LAN1 to Ethernet switch

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7 Test the operation of the console server by sending an RSN mail message to the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative and asking the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative to dial into your server If the console server is not working the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative will help you correct the problem

Connecting the AA-E97700 RSN Internet Console Server to the Internet

Perform the following procedure to install the AA-E97700 RSN Internet console server

N O T E S

1 The AA-E97700 RSN Internet console server requires OpenVOS Release 1710 or later

1 Connect the RS-232 cable (RJ-45) from serial port 1 on the RSN Internet console server to the COM 1 port (top port) on the rear of the system chassis (numbers 1 2 and 5 in Figure 2-6) Tighten the connector screws

N O T E

Figure 2-6 AA-E97700 RSN Internet Console Server Connections

2 Connect a Category-5 Ethernet cable from the external network to the RSN console serverrsquos LAN1 Ethernet port (number 7 in Figure 2-6)

1 COM 1 port 5 RSN Internet console server

2 Serial line 6 Ethernet port (LAN2)

3 U772 Ethernet switch (port 21) 7 Ethernet port (LAN1)

4 Ethernet cable

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3 Connect the Stratus-supplied Category-5 Ethernet cable from the U772 Ethernet switch to the RSN console serverrsquos LAN2 Ethernet port (numbers 3 4 and 6 in Figure 2-6)

N O T E

If a longer Ethernet cable is required customers must supply it

4 With the RSN console server power switch in the off (0) position plug the power cord into the console server 100-240 VACVDC connector and into the AC wall outlet (Figure 2-7)

Figure 2-7 Connecting AA-E97700 Power Cord

5 Turn the RSN console server power switch to the on (1) position

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Power cord

Connecting the AA-E96600 RSN Dialup Console Server to a Modem

Perform the following procedure to install the AA-E96600 RSN dialup console server and the AA-C72000 modem

Wear an ESD wrist strap when performing this procedure

N O T E

If you are installing an RSN dialup console server the customer site requires one analog telephone line for a connection to the modem as well as a telephone line to use when calling for service

1 Connect the DB-25 RS-232 cable (marketing ID B10102-10) from serial port 1 on the RSN console server to the DTE connector on the modem (see callouts 2 and 4 in Figure 2-8) Tighten the connector screws

Figure 2-8 Connecting RSN Dialup Console Server to Modem

1 RSN console server 4 DTE connector

2 DB-25 serial port 1 connector 5 Modem

3 DB-25 to DB-25 RS-232 cable to modem

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2 Connect a Stratus-supplied Category-5 Ethernet cable from the 10100 port (number 2 in Figure 2-9) of the RSN console server to port 21 of U772 Ethernet Switch A (number 1 in the figure)

Figure 2-9 Connecting RSN Dialup Console Serverrsquos Ethernet Cable and Power Cord

3 Connect the RSN console serverrsquos power cord to the console server 7-24 VDC connector (number 3 in Figure 2-9) to the AC wall outlet (number 4 in the figure)

4 Connect a DB-9 RS-232 null modem cable (marketing ID B10106-25 number 1 in Figure 2-10) from serial port 2 of the RSN console server (number 2 in the figure) to the COM 1 port (top port) on the rear of the system chassis Tighten the connector screws

1 Port 21 of U772 Ethernet Switch A 3 7-24 vdc

2 10100 port 4 AC power for DC converter

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N O T E

Figure 2-10 Connecting RSN Dialup Console Server to COM 1 Port

5 Connect one end of the customer-supplied telephone line to the modem connector labeled PHONE on the modem and connect the other end to the telephone wall jack (Figure 2-11)

1 DB-9 RS-232 cable from RSN console server serial port 2

2 RSN console server

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Figure 2-11 Power and Cables for the RSN Dialup Modem

6 Connect the modemrsquos power cord to the modem PWR connector and to the AC wall outlet (Figure 2-11)

Connecting the ftScalable Storage System

Stratus provides the following RAID storage-system products

The original ftScalable Storage systemmdashThis manual refers to this system as first generation ftScalable Storage

The second generation of ftScalable StoragemdashThis manual refers to this system as ftScalable Storage G2

1 Telephone line to wall jack 3 Power cord

2 DB-25 to DB-25 RS-232 cable

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When providing information that applies to both of these products this manual uses ftScalable Storage

ftServer V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 systems require ftScalable Storage G2 systems and may also connect to existing first-generation ftScalable Storage systems All ftScalable Storage systems are pre-connected before arriving at a customer site If you need more information see the ftScalable Storage G2 Getting Started Guide (R651) for ftScalable Storage G2 systems or the ftScalable Storage Getting Started Guide (R601) for first-generation ftScalable Storage systems

N O T E

Connection of first-generation ftScalable Storage systems to V 2404 V 4408 V 6408 and V 6512 systems is supported for data-migration purposes only This is not meant to be a permanent connection

Connecting the PC Console

The customer must supply a PC known as the system console or PC console It must have the following

One of the following newly installed operating systems Microsoftreg Windowsreg 7 Windows XP or Windows Vista

A serial port or USB-to-serial port converter

TinyTERMreg terminal emulation software installed Stratus provides this terminal emulation software

See the OpenVOS System Administration Configuring a System (R287) manual for information about how to configure the emulation software on the PC console

Perform the following procedure to connect the PC console to the ftServer system

1 Use the Stratus-provided DB-9 female asynchronous null modem cable (marketing ID B20253-25) to connect the COM 2 port on the ftServer module to an available serial port on the PC console (numbers 1 and 2 in Figure 2-12)

N O T E

If the COM 1 port is not used for the RSN console server you can connect a PC to an available serial port and use it as a login console

Figure 2-12 Connecting PC Console to COM 2 Port

2 Connect a customer-provided Category-5 Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PC console to port 21 of U772 Ethernet Switch B (numbers 1 and 2 in Figure 2-13)

1 DB-9 cable from COM 2 port

2 Serial port on PC console

Figure 2-13 Connecting PC Console to U772 Ethernet Switch B

1 Port 21 of U772 Ethernet Switch B

3 Customer-supplied Ethernet cable

2 Ethernet port on PC console

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Connecting the UPS

Perform the following tasks to connect each UPS unit to your ftServer module

W A R N I N GAll AC wiring to the UPS unit must be performed by a qualified electrician in compliance with local and national electric code

1 Assemble the UPS unit Make sure that each UPS unit is properly assembled by following the assembly and physical installation instructions described in the UPS vendorrsquos documentation

2 Connect the AC power cords to the UPS unit

For UPS models not qualified by Stratus you must work with the UPS vendor and Stratus to properly size and configure the UPS for the ftServer module

3 Use two customer-provided Category-5 Ethernet cables to connect the UPS units to the U772 Ethernet switches (Figure 2-14)

a Connect the Ethernet port on the A-side UPS unit to port 23 on U772 Ethernet Switch A

b Connect the Ethernet port on the B-side UPS unit to port 23 on U772 Ethernet Switch B

Figure 2-14 Connecting UPS Units to U772 Ethernet Switches

1 A-side UPS 4 Port 23 of U772 Ethernet Switch A

2 B-side UPS 5 Port 23 of U772 Ethernet Switch B

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Installing the Optional Tape-Drive Enclosures

This section discusses the following topics

Installing the 1-U AA-T53500 and AA-T53600 tape-drive enclosures

Installing the Optional 1U Tape-Drive Enclosure

You will need two side rails eight side-rail screws and two cabinet screws (front) with washers to perform the installation

1 Attach the two side rails to the tape-drive enclosure by aligning the screw holes in the side rails (see Figure 2-15) with the holes in the side of the drive Place the rails as shown in the figure Attach four screws to each rail

Figure 2-15 Attaching the Rails to the 1U Tape-Drive Enclosure

2 Align the rails attached to the enclosure with the rails attached to the cabinet (as shown in Figure 2-16) and slide the enclosure into the cabinet Carefully press the safety tabs and push the enclosure in until it snaps into the locked position

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Figure 2-16 Inserting the Enclosure into the Cabinet

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3 From the rear of the system connect one end of the FC cable (number 4 in Figure 2-17) to the driversquos FC port and the other end to the systemrsquos FC port (Do the same with the second FC cable if it is present)

Figure 2-17 Installing the 1U Tape-Drive Enclosure

4 Connect the driversquos power cord (number 3 in the figure) and the FC cable (number 4 in the figure)

5 Connect the Ethernet cable to the maintenance switch

6 Press the safety tabs to unlock the enclosure and then push it all the way into the cabinet

7 Attach the two screws and washers (number 1 in the figure) to the front of the enclosure

8 Move the power switch to the 1 (on) position to power-on the drive

Logically install each tape drive in the enclosure (one or two drives) by adding the drive(s) to OpenVOS with the OpenVOS setup_tape command For information on

1 Screws and washers 3 Drive power cord

2 Safety tabs 4 FC cable (second cable is optional)

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the setup_tape command refer to the OpenVOS System Administration Disk and Tape Administration (R284) manual

Perform the following tasks to install the optional 2-U tape-drive enclosure in your ftServer module You will need a 2 Phillips screwdriver a large flathead screwdriver and a cage-nut tool to perform the installation

1 At the front and rear of the cabinet install cage nuts in the following locations (see Figure 2-18)

First U bottom hole

First U top hole

Figure 2-18 Installing Cage Nuts

1 Locations to install cage nuts

2 Loosen the two screws at the rear of the rail to allow the adjustable section to slide (Figure 2-19)

Figure 2-19 Loosening Screws on Rail

3 Secure the rails using two screws in the front and two in the rear (Figure 2-20)

Figure 2-20 Securing Rails

1 Screws

4 Tighten the two screws that hold the adjustable section (Figure 2-21) Repeat for the other side

Figure 2-21 Tightening Screws that Hold Adjustable Section

1 Screws

5 Pull the innermost section of the rail out until it stops Then pull the green release button and pull the inner section completely out of the assembly (Figure 2-22) Repeat for the other side

Figure 2-22 Extending Rails

1 Green release button

6 Position the inner rail section on the side of the enclosure so that the green release button is at the front facing out Secure with three small screws per side (Figure 2-23)

N O T E

The rail will extend past the back of the enclosure

Figure 2-23 Securing Inner Rail

1 Screws

C A U T I O NTwo people are required to perform step 7

7 Align the side rails with the rails in the cabinet Slide the enclosure into the cabinet until it stops in the extended position (Figure 2-24)

Figure 2-24 Installing Enclosure

8 Pull the green release buttons (both sides) and slide the enclosure completely into the cabinet

9 Screw in the two thumbscrews (located directly below each of the handles) to secure the enclosure to the front vertical rails

10 Connect the LC optical cables from the tape drive to the corresponding PCI adapter (Figure 2-25)

a If you have a single tape drive connect the LC optical cable from the right LC connector (as viewed from the rear) to the lower FC HBA port in CPU-IO enclosure 10

b If you have dual tape drives (not available on V 2404 systems) connect the LC optical cable for the right tape drive (as viewed from the rear) to the lower FC HBA port in CPU-IO enclosure 10 Connect the LC optical cable for the left tape drive (as viewed from the rear) to the lower FC HBA port in CPU-IO enclosure 11

Figure 2-25 Connecting LC Optical Cables

11 Connect the AC power cord supplied with the tape-drive enclosure to the power input on the rear of the enclosure and then connect it to an AC power source

1 Location of optical cables

Powering On the System

12 If there is unused space above the tape-drive enclosure install 1U filler panels in the unused spaces Insert the filler panel by aligning the metal clips on the back of the filler panel with the square holes in the cabinet and pressing straight in The filler will snap into place

N O T E

The longer decorative groove in the front of the filler panel goes on the right

Powering On the SystemThis section discusses the following topics

ldquoPowering On the Componentsrdquo on page 2-32

ldquoPowering On the ftServer Systemrdquo on page 2-38

Powering On the Components

Perform the following steps to power on the systemrsquos components

1 To power on the PDUs perform steps a through c for each PDU in the system

N O T E S

1 The system has four PDUs if it is shipped with a network IO enclosure or is shipped with a full complement (six) of ftScalable Storage trays The system has two PDUs if it is shipped without a network IO enclosure and less than six ftScalable Storage trays

2 The system has dual power cords for all of its components Do not plug both power cords into the same PDU

a At the rear of the cabinet connect the power-jumper cords (number 3 in Figure 2-26) from the system components to the PDU

b Connect the PDU power-input cord (number 2 in Figure 2-26) to the PDU and to a separate AC power source

c Turn on the breaker switch (number 1 in Figure 2-26)

Figure 2-26 Powering On PDUs

2 Turn on the power switch on the UPS units (if connected) See the UPS manufacturerrsquos documentation for more information

1 Power breaker switch 3 Power-jumper cords

2 Power-input cord 4 Blank side of PDU

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3 To power on the ftScalable Storage G2 system perform steps a through d for each power supply unit (PSU) in the system

N O T E

The PSUs in the ftScalable Storage G2 system do not have power switches Switchless PSUs power on when connected to a power source and they power off when disconnected

a At the back of the enclosure plug the power cord into the power cord connector (Figure 2-27) in one of the PSUs

Figure 2-27 Power Supply Unit

b Plug the other end of the power cord (number 1 in Figure 2-28) in into the rack power source (number 2 in the figure)

1 Power cord connector

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Figure 2-28 AC Power Cord

c Wait several seconds to allow the disks to spin up

d Repeat this sequence for the other PSUs in the enclosure

4 If any first-generation ftScalable Storage systems are temporarily attached to the ftServer system turn on the power switches on the power supplies in the first-generation ftScalable Storage controller tray (Figure 2-29) and any first-generation ftScalable Storage expansion trays (Figure 2-30)

1 Power supply unit

2 Rack power source

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Figure 2-29 Powering On ftScalable Storage Controller Tray

Figure 2-30 Powering On Optional ftScalable Storage Expansion Trays

1 Power button

5 At the rear of the cabinet turn on the power switch on the network IO enclosure if one is connected (Figure 2-31)

Figure 2-31 Powering On Network IO Enclosure

6 At the front of the cabinet turn on the power switch on the fibre channel tape drive (Figure 2-32)

Figure 2-32 Powering On Fibre Channel Tape Drive

7 Turn on the power switch on the side of the C720V modem (Figure 2-11)

8 Power on the PC console See the PC consolersquos documentation for more information

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SDLT 600

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