Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Fujitsu pays careful attention to the safe use of its products to prevent user injury and/or material damage. To use the power synchronized unit properly, please follow the instructions in this manual.
The company names, product names and service names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Preface ● Traditional Chinese ● Simplified Chinese FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Read this chapter when operating or performing maintenance on the power synchronized unit, or if an error occurs. Refer to the manuals for each peripheral concerning details not included in this manual. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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The black "Must Do..." circle indicates actions that must be taken. The required action is both illustrated inside the black circle and written above it (e.g. Unplug). FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice for improvement and functionality expansion of the power synchronized unit. The latest version of this manual and important service and support contacts (see "Contact Fujitsu") for Fujitsu Customer Service in your country of purchase is available at the following website: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/products/computing/storage/disk/manuals/manual.html...
Do not attempt to repair the power synchronized unit by yourself. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Do not knock or place heavy objects on the power synchronized unit or optional products. Doing so may cause injury or damage the power synchronized unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. Do Not • Do not use a voltage other than that indicated. Doing so may cause electric shock or fire. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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• Ensure the power plug is fully inserted into the socket. Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Before applying insecticides for pest control, turn off the power synchronized unit and cover it with a plastic sheet. Not doing so may damage the power synchronized unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Do not move the rack by yourself. Doing so may cause injury and/or damage the power synchronized unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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• Remove any dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc on cable connectors. Failure to do so may cause the power synchronized unit to malfunction. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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It can be checked by pulling out the plate when the power synchronized unit is installed in a rack. ■ AC sensor unit Manufacturer’s label Indicates the model, serial number, etc. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Connecting the Server UPS Unit to the Power Synchronized Unit ..............57 4.4.2 Connecting the AC Sensor Unit ........................58 Connecting to the ETERNUS DX/AF ..................61 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Replacing a Power Synchronized Unit ......................72 6.2.3 Replacing an AC Sensor Unit .......................... 72 Troubleshooting ........................ 73 6.3.1 Check List ..............................73 6.3.2 Trouble Record ............................... 76 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Cascade cable connection..........................53 Figure 4.6 Connection for the server UPS units and the AC sensor units ............... 56 Figure 6.1 Trouble record ............................. 76 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Status and meanings of each LED (for AC sensor units)................26 Table 2.1 List of package contents (power synchronized unit)..................33 Table 2.2 List of package contents (AC sensor unit)....................33 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Power synchronized unit Figure 1.1 External view of a power synchronized unit ■ AC sensor unit Figure 1.2 External view of an AC sensor unit FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
The status of the power synchronized unit and the status of the AC power output from the server UPS unit are displayed on the LED. If an error occurs, tracking the error and error recovery can be performed based on the LED information. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
AC SENSOR port on the second power synchronized unit RCI port Not used AC IN port For power cord (for AC power input) connection FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
The power synchronized unit is operating normally. (off) CHECK status of the power (Yellow) The power synchronized unit is starting up. (on) synchronized unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
(off) detected. status of the (green) connected server UPS AC output from server UPS units using the AC In port is (on) unit. detected. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Power cord (for AC power input) RS232C cable Provided cables are indicated by solid lines. Optional cables that can be added are indicated by dotted lines. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Cascade cable AC sensor port connection cable Provided cables are indicated by solid lines. Optional cables that can be added are indicated by dotted lines. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
The server OS startup is suspended until the ETERNUS DX/AF startup is complete. For the set suspend time of the server, refer to "Figure 1.8 Operation timing chart when using a power synchronized unit (powering on)" (page 30). FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
E1: Time that is required to complete ETERNUS DX/AF startup from the start of powering on of the ETERNUS DX/AF. For details, refer to the manual that is provided with the connected ETERNUS DX/AF. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED...
Issuance of command to turn off the ETERNUS DX/AF from the power synchronized unit ETERNUS DX/AF shutdown Shutdown of the ETERNUS DX/AF UPS unit FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
E3: Battery operation time until ETERNUS DX/AF UPS unit shutdown when a power failure occurs. E3: Battery operation time until ETERNUS DX/AF UPS unit shutdown when a power failure occurs. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED...
Branch connector — This is not used when the AC sensor unit is installed in a Rubber foot rack. Rack mount kit One set — FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Each AC sensor unit requires one power cord. Be sure that the power cords have the approval of the appropriate safety agencies of the country where the equipment will be used. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
• Do not obstruct the air vents in the power synchronized unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Insert four M6 cage nuts in the 1st and 3rd holes above the power synchronized unit base line. (Rear rack pillars) 3rd position 1st position 1U (power synchronized unit size) Base line of power synchronized unit FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Use four M6 cross recessed head screws with captive washer to fasten the power synchronized unit in the rack. M6 cross recessed head screws with captive washer (Rear rack pillars) M6 cross recessed head screws with captive washer FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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The blank panel should be attached at the same height as the power synchronized unit. (Front rack pillars) Blank panel (Rear rack pillars) End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Used when the holes in the rack pillars are square ❏ M6 cross recessed head screw ❏ Blank panel: 1 with captive washer: 4 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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L-shaped bracket M3 cross recessed head screws with captive washer M3 cross recessed head screws L-shaped bracket with captive washer FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Use four M6 cross recessed head screws with captive washer to fasten the shelf plate in the rack. M6 cross recessed head screws with captive washer (Rear rack pillars) M6 cross recessed head screws with captive washer FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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The blank panel should be attached at the same height as the AC sensor unit. (Front rack pillars) Blank panel (Rear rack pillars) End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Connect the power synchronized unit to the ETERNUS DX/AF. For details, refer to "4.5 Connecting to the ETERNUS DX/AF" (page 61). End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
DX100 S3/DX200 S3, ETERNUS DX500 S3/DX600 S3, ETERNUS DX8100 S3, ETERNUS AF250 S2/AF650 S2, ETERNUS AF250/AF650, and ETERNUS DX200F This section explains the setting items on the power synchronization setting screen for the ETERNUS DX60 S4/ DX100 S4/DX200 S4, ETERNUS DX500 S4/DX600 S4, ETERNUS DX60 S3/DX100 S3/DX200 S3, ETERNUS DX500 S3/DX600 S3, ETERNUS DX8100 S3, ETERNUS AF250 S2/AF650 S2, ETERNUS AF250/AF650, and ETERNUS DX200F.
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• Connection CM Select the controllers (CM#0 and/or CM#1) of the ETERNUS DX60 S4/DX100 S4/DX200 S4, ETERNUS DX500 S4/DX600 S4, ETERNUS DX60 S3/DX100 S3/DX200 S3, ETERNUS DX500 S3/DX600 S3, ETERNUS AF250 S2/ AF650 S2, ETERNUS AF250/AF650, and ETERNUS DX200F that are connected to the power synchronized unit with the RS232C cable.
Low Battery Signal "Negative" (negative logic) is automatically set. • UPS Shutdown Signal Do not select the "Enable" checkbox. "Positive" (positive logic) is set by default. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
UPS Shutdown Signal Do not select the "Enable" checkbox. "Positive" (positive logic) is set by default. • Auto Power Select "Disable". • Power Resume Select "Disable". FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Low Battery Signal "Negative" (negative logic) is automatically set. • UPS Shutdown Signal Do not select the "Enable" checkbox. "Positive" (positive logic) is set by default. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Ground CAUTION • Use only power sockets that have a ground. Failure to do so may cause electric shock, fire, or malfunction. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Connect the power plug to the power socket that belongs to the same power line as the ETERNUS DX/AF. Do not connect the power plug to a server UPS unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED...
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When the power synchronized unit is not used for a long period of time, unplug all power plugs. Failure to do so may lead to fire. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Doing so makes operations unstable. CAUTION • When connecting external (signal, power, etc.) cables, avoid placing stress on them. Not doing so may damage the cables. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Check that power synchronized unit#1 is turned on. Check that the CHECK LED is off and the POWER LED is blinking green on the power synchronized unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED...
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Connect the connector at the other end of the cascade cable to the AC SENSOR port. AC SENSOR port Power synchronized unit#1 Cascade cable End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
For details about settings for a server UPS unit that is connected to the power synchronized unit, refer to the manual that is provided with the server UPS unit and perform the appropriate settings. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED...
Connect the plugs of the power cords (for AC sensor) to SENSOR#0 port and SENSOR#1 port on the power synchronized unit. Power cord (for AC sensor) SENSOR#0 port SENSOR#1 port FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
AC In port Connect the plug at the other end of the power cord (for AC sensor) to the outlet of the server UPS unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Connect the connector at the other end of the AC sensor port connection cable to the AC SENSOR port on the power synchronized unit. AC SENSOR port Power synchronized unit AC sensor port connection cable FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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• Do not attach a termination resistor to the branch connector on the AC sensor unit. Doing so makes operations unstable. End of procedure FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Do not forcibly bend or fold the cable. Doing so may damage the cable and cause the power synchronized unit to malfunction. Do not bend Do not fold more than 90 degrees FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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The locations of the PWC ports for various models of ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems are shown below. • ETERNUS DX60 S4/DX60 S3 Controller 0 (CM#0) Controller 1 (CM#1) FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
The ETERNUS DX/AF is requested to be turned on after detecting AC output from a server UPS unit. • The ETERNUS DX/AF is requested to be turned off after detecting no AC output from all of the server UPS units. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
UPS unit for Server#1 Power cord (for AC sensor) (Must be obtained by customers) Server#0 UPS unit for Server#0 SENSOR#1 port Power synchronized unit FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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(Must be obtained by customers) Added server Server#3 UPS unit for Server#3 End of procedure After the procedure is complete, check that power synchronization performs normally if necessary. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
For details about ETERNUS DX/AF installation, connection, and settings, refer to one of the following manuals: • ETERNUS DX60 S4/DX60 S3 Hybrid Storage Systems Configuration Guide (Basic) • ETERNUS DX100 S4/DX200 S4, ETERNUS DX100 S3/DX200 S3 Hybrid Storage Systems Configuration Guide (Basic) •...
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Added ETERNUS DX/AF ETERNUS DX/AF #3 RS232C cables (optional) End of procedure Power synchronization starts when the connection is complete. Check that power synchronization performs normally. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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Power synchronized unit#0 Cascade cable (optional) AC SENSOR port ETERNUS DX/AF #0 Power synchronized unit#1 ETERNUS DX/AF #1 ETERNUS DX/AF #2 ETERNUS DX/AF #3 FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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RS232C cables (optional) Added ETERNUS DX/AF storage systems End of procedure Power synchronization starts when connection is complete. Check that power synchronization performs normally. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
Connect the replacement server to the server UPS unit. End of procedure After the procedure is complete, check that power synchronization performs normally if necessary. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
For cascade connections, remove all the RS232C cables from the cascade destination (power synchronized unit#1). Remove the AC sensor port connection cable from the AC sensor unit. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
(for AC sensor) that are connected to the ports of SENSOR#0 and SENSOR#1. • Abnormally hot • Unusual odor • Emission of smoke • Unusual noise • Abnormal shaking FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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ETERNUS DX/AF, the ETERNUS DX/AF must be turned off by both power synchronized units. Check that power synchronization with the power synchronized unit is correctly set for the ETERNUS DX/ FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED...
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AC sensor unit. When the power synchronized units are cascaded, check the connection status of the cascade cables. FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED...
POWER SENSOR (On, Off, Blinking) POWER CONTROL (On, Off, Blinking) CHECK 4: Is the LED on the AC sensor unit on? (Yes, No) 5: Other FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX, ETERNUS AF Configuration Guide (Power Synchronized Unit) Copyright 2017 FUJITSU LIMITED P3AM-8012-10ENZ0...
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However, Fujitsu shall assume no responsibility for any operational problems as the result of errors, omissions, or the use of information in this manual. • Fujitsu assumes no liability for damages to third party copyrights or other rights arising from the use of any information in this manual.