P Support document HP StorageWorks 9000 Virtual Library System - Installing the VLS9000 7.

5 TB and 10 TB systems
WARN The node weighs 17.92 kg (39.50 lbs) full. Use caution when lifting a ING: node.The disk array enclosure weighs 33.6 kg (74 lb) full. At least two people are required to lift, move, and install a disk array enclosure.If you only have one person to perform the installation, remove the power modules and disk drives before installing an enclosure. If possible, position the enclosure on top of another device or shelf in the rack to hold it as you attach all the brackets. WARN To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, before ING: installing equipment be sure that:

The rack leveling jacks are extended to the floor. The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks. The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation. The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations. Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for any reason.

CAUTI Make sure that the rack and all equipment mounted in the rack has a ON: reliable ground connection. Verify that the total current of the rack components does not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit or outlet receptacles. CAUTI Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Keep parts in their ON: containers until needed. Ensure that you are properly grounded when touching static sensitive components. CAUTI Once a disk array is added to the VLS, the only way it can be removed ON: from the VLS configuration (storage pool) is by re-installing the VLS operating system and then rebuilding the virtual library configuration resulting in loss of data.

Rack mounting requirements

HP supports the HP 10000 Series racks for use with VLS9000. Other racks might also be suitable, but have not been tested. If you are installing the node into a telco rack, order the appropriate option kit at the RackSolutions.com web site: http://www.racksolutions.com/hp . Follow the

instructions on the web site to install the rack brackets. Each disk array enclosure requires a vertical rack space of 2U (equivalent to 89 mm or 3.5 inches). Select a rack location that meets the space, airflow, temperature, power, and electrical grounding requirements described in the HP StorageWorks 9000-series Virtual Library System user guide .

Installing PDUs
If the rack you are using already has PDUs (power distribution units) installed, skip to the next section. 1. Determine the number of PDUs to install. The VLS 7.5 TB and 10 TB systems can expand to up to one full array (base disk array enclosure and three expansion disk enclosures). Arrays 1 2 3 PDUs North America 2 2 4 Europe 2 2 4 PDMs North America 6 6 10 Europe 6 6 6

4 4 4 10 8 NOTE: PDUs are installed in pairs.PDMs (power distribution modules) are the power outlet strips that connect to the PDUs.

NOTE: Steps 2 - 6 correspond to the PDUs/PDMs called out in the rack drawing. 2. Install the two PDUs in the front rack positions 1 and 2. If installing four PDUs, install the second pair in the rear rack positions 1 and 2. NOTE: To ensure high availability, HP recommends connecting half of the PDMs to one power source, and the other half to a second power source. 3. Install PDMs from the front rack position 1 PDU to the lower left rack doorway. 4. Install PDMs from the front rack position 2 PDU to the lower right rack doorway. 5. If you installed four PDUs: Install PDMs from the rear rack position 1 PDU to the upper left rack doorway. Install PDMs from the rear rack position 2 PDU to the upper right rack doorway.

6. If needed, you may install a fifth PDM on the upper left and right rack doorway beside the top PDM for sites in North America, but do not exceed five PDMs per side. Sites in Europe should not exceed four PDMs per side. WARN Do not plug more than three PDMs into a PDU for sites in North ING: America. Do not plug more than two PDMs into a PDU for sites in Europe.

Identifying product components

1 - VLS9000 master node (1) 2 - Ethernet switch 2510-24 (1) 3 - Base disk array enclosure (1) 4 - Ethernet cables (4) 5 - Fibre Channel cables (2) 6 - Power cords (5) 7 - Documentation CD (1) and VLS Quick Restore CDs (2) 8 - 1U rack mounting hardware kit (2), mounting bracket set (1), 1U cover plate (1), 2U rack mounting hardware kit (1) 9 - Labels 10 - USB LAN adapter (1) 11 - Printed VLS installation poster (1)

Inspect the shipping carton contents.

VLS9000 7.5 TB and 10 TB systems rack mounting

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VLS9000 7.5 TB and 10 TB systems include one node, one Ethernet switch, and up to four disk array enclosures. HP recommends you install the components in the following order: 1. Expansion disk array enclosures (if available) on the bottom of the rack 2. Base disk array enclosure above the expansion disk array enclosures, or above empty space (reserved for future expansion) 3. Ethernet Switch 2510-24 above the base disk array enclosure 4. Node above the Ethernet switch

Installing the base disk array enclosure

Install the base disk array enclosure at the bottom of the rack. If you anticipate adding more storage, reserve space at the bottom of the rack to accommodate up to three expansion disk array enclosures (2U each), and install the base disk array enclosure above the reserved space. This eliminates the need to uninstall and reinstall the existing components when you expand the system. Installing cage nuts 1. Locate the cage nuts from the rack mounting hardware kit contents. 2. Start at rack positions 3 and 4, or above the space reserved for future expansion. 3. Install a cage nut in the middle hole of each position on the front vertical posts for a total of two on each side. 4. On the left front post, between the two cage nuts just installed, install a cage nut in the bottom hole. 5. On the right front post, between the two cage nuts just installed, install a cage nut in the top hole.

6. On the rear vertical posts, starting at the same rack positions

used on the front, install a cage nut in the middle hole of each rack position. Attaching enclosure side brackets to the disk array enclosure NOTE: The right and left enclosure side brackets are identical. Install the brackets with the beveled slots facing away from the disk array enclosure. To attach enclosure side brackets to each side of a disk array enclosure, use two #8-32 x 3/16-inch flathead screws on each side.

1. Locate the enclosure side brackets and screws from the rack mounting hardware kit contents. 2. Position the enclosure side bracket with the long edge down and the arms flush with the top of the enclosure. 3. Line up the outermost beveled slots of the enclosure side bracket with the rear holes in the disk array enclosure. The rear arm extends slightly past the back of the enclosure. 4. Install two #8-32 x 3/16-inch flathead screws into the slots. Tighten both screws. NOTE: Using screws longer than #8-32 x 3/16-inch may result in interference with the power supply. 5. Repeat this procedure for the other side bracket. Attaching front and rear rail pieces To attach the front and rear rail pieces, use three #8-32 x 3/8-inch flathead screws for each complete rail.

1. Locate the front and rear rail pieces and screws from the rack mounting hardware kit contents. NOTE: The front rail piece has three long, beveled slots. The rear rail piece has holes. 2. Slide the rear rail piece behind the front rail piece so the brackets are at opposite ends and bend away from you. 3. Line up the center of the beveled slots on the front rail piece with the first, third, and fifth holes in the rear rail piece, counting from the unbent end. 4. Install but do not completely tighten three #8-32 x 3/8-inch flathead screws into the slots. Tighten them when instructed to do so. 5. Install rail hangers in the top and bottom holes of the front bracket and in the center hole of the rear bracket.

6. Repeat this procedure for the other side rail. Installing rails onto the rack 1. Locate the #10-32 5/8-inch flathead and #10-32 3/4 trusshead screws from the rack mounting hardware kit contents. 2. Start at the rack positions where you installed the cage nuts. 3. On one front vertical post, insert the rail hangers of the front rail bracket into the top and bottom holes of the 2U section of post. NOTE: Install the rails with the three beveled slots to the front of the rack and the ledge at the bottom of the rail. 4. Install one #10-32 5/8-inch flathead screw into the bracket slot that is slightly offset from center. Do not tighten the screw completely. 5. In the rear of the rack, keeping the rail level, insert the rail hanger into the rear vertical post. 6. Push the bracket to the outside of the rack until snug. 7. Install two #10-32 3/4-inch trusshead screws into the top and

bottom positions of the rear rail bracket. Tighten the screws. 8. In the front of the rack, push the bracket to the outside of the rack until snug. Tighten the screw in the front rail bracket. 9. Tighten the flathead screws connecting the front and rear rail pieces. 10. Repeat this procedure on the other side of the rack. Rack mounting the disk array enclosure CAUTI Lifting and positioning a disk array enclosure requires two people. If you ON: are installing the disk array enclosure alone, use a mechanical lift or some other device on which to rest the enclosure. 1. Lift the enclosure and slide it onto the rail ledges you previously installed.

2. Attach the front of the enclosure to the front vertical posts using two #10-32 x 3/4-inch trusshead screws on each side. Tighten the screws after installing all four. 3. In the rear of the rack, align the enclosure side bracket arm holes with the holes in the rail. Install and tighten two #6-32 x 1/4 panhead screws. NOTE: You may need to remove the power supplies to install these screws.

Installing the Ethernet switch 2510-24

After installing the base disk array enclosure, install Ethernet switch 2510-24 directly above it.

NOTE: There are no rails associated with this switch. Use the mounting brackets provided.Install the switch into the rear of the rack. 1. If the metal mounting brackets are not attached to the switch, attach them now. a. Align the brackets so that the four screw holes are against the side of the switch. The side of the bracket with two screw hole extends from the switch and aligns with the front of the bezel. (An older switch with one screw hole is shown below.)

b. Adjust alignment so that the holes in the side of the mounting bracket line up with the holes in the switch. c. Use a Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver and the four M4 screws (included) to attach the mounting brackets to the switch. d. Attach cap nuts to the vertical posts where the mounting brackets attach to the rack. 2. On each side of the switch, secure the mounting bracket to the rear vertical posts with a Phillips screw. 3. Connect a gray power cable from the switch and route it to a PDM on the right vertical post. 4. Attach a 1U cover plate to the front of the rack.

Installing the node

After installing Ethernet switch 2510-24, install the node directly above it. 1. Locate the rail kit. 2. Install the two outer slide rails into the sides of the rack above the disk array enclosure. Refer to the documentation enclosed with the

rails for the complete procedure.

Installing power cables on the node and disk array enclosure

1. Verify that the power switches are in the off position for each component. 2. Plug a gray power cable into the right power supply of each component. 3. Plug a black power cable into the left power supply of each component. 4. Route the gray power cables to a right PDM, and the black power cables to a left PDM.

Cabling the VLS9000-series 7.5 TB and 10 TB systems

NOTE: For best cable management, HP recommends installing cables in the order presented in this section. Applying labels Locate the labels supplied in the connectivity kit contents. As you install each cable in the following sections, apply the appropriate label to each cable end. Cabling the node

1 - FC host port, port 1 2 - FC host port, port 2 3 - FC storage port, port 3, to RAID controller 0 on base disk array enclosure 4 - FC storage port, port 4, to RAID controller 1 on base disk array enclosure 5 - USB connector, connects to USB/Ethernet adapter, then to port 2 of switch 251024 6 - Serial connector to access CLI 7 - Video connector 8 - Keyboard connector

9 - NIC 1, connects to the customer-provided external network 10 - NIC 2, connects to port 1 of switch 2510-24 11 - Power supply 1 12 - Power supply 2

Connect one end of a USB connector to the USB port on the node. Connect the other end to the USB/Ethernet adapter. Connect an Ethernet cable to the adapter, then connect the Ethernet cable to port 1 of Switch 2510-24. Using Velcro, secure the USB/Ethernet adapter to a convenient place on the rack. Cabling Ethernet Switch 2510-24

1 - Port 1, connects to NIC 2 from node 2 - Port 2, connects to Ethernet cable from USB adapter on node 3 - Port 17, connects to Ethernet cable from RAID controller 0 of base disk array enclosure 4 - Port 18, connects to Ethernet cable from RAID controller 1 of base disk array enclosure

The VLS9000 7.5 TB and 10 TB systems hardware installation is complete. Continue installation by configuring the identities of the node and base disk array enclosure. See the HP StorageWorks 9000-series Virtual Library System user guide .