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Dell EMC Unity
Family
Unity 300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity
380/380F, Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F,
Unity 500/500F, Unity 600/600F and
Unity 650F
Installation Guide
P/N 302-002-562
REV 05

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  • Page 1 ™ Dell EMC Unity Family Unity 300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity 380/380F, Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F, Unity 500/500F, Unity 600/600F and Unity 650F Installation Guide P/N 302-002-562 REV 05...
  • Page 2 IN THIS PUBLICATION REQUIRES AN APPLICABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. Published in the USA. Dell EMC Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748-9103 1-508-435-1000 In North America 1-866-464-7381 www.DellEMC.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Preface About this guide................... 6 Related documentation................6 Chapter 1 Prepare your system Before you begin..................8 Installation workflow including optional DAEs..........8 Site and equipment preparation..............9 Hardware acclimation times................ 10 Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage ......... 11 Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)..........12 Chapter 2 Unpack your system Unpack the disk processor enclosure............
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Install the disk array enclosure..............44 Install 15-drive DAE................44 Install 25-drive DAE............... 47 Chapter 8 Cable and power up your DAE components Cabling the DPE to a DAE................54 Cabling the first optional DAE to create back-end bus 1....55 Cabling the second optional DAE to extend back-end bus 0..57 Cabling the DPE SAS module ports to create back-end buses 2 through 5..................58 Cabling an expansion DAE to an existing DAE to extend a back-end bus..

  • Page 5: Preface

    Additional resources As part of an improvement effort, revisions of the software and hardware are periodically released. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product features.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    Additional resources About this guide This guide is designed for personnel who install, configure, and maintain the Unity 300/300F/350F/380/380F, Unity 400/400F/450F, Unity 500/500F/550F, and Unity 600/600F/650F platform. To use this hardware publication, you should be familiar with digital storage equipment and cabling. Note This document was accurate at publication time.

  • Page 7: Prepare Your System

    CHAPTER 1 Prepare your system Use this section to understand what you need before you begin the installation as well as the site requirements for the system. Before you begin....................8 Installation workflow including optional DAEs............8 Site and equipment preparation................9 Hardware acclimation times................10 Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    Prepare your system Before you begin Procedure 1. Set up a product support account. If you do not already have a product support account, go to https:// support.emc.com/products/39949 to set one up. You will need a support account to access the latest troubleshooting information, online chat, installation and maintenance videos, utilities and wizards.

  • Page 9: Site And Equipment Preparation

    Prepare your system c. Update system software under Settings Software and Licenses (as > required) d. Configure Block and File resources, and Hosts (as required) 3. Use this guide and the Hardware Information Guide to: a. Rack and install optional DAEs b.

  • Page 10: Hardware Acclimation Times

    Prepare your system Note Once set they cannot be changed. 10GbE connectivity supports both the 10GbE optical SFP and the 10GbE Active/Passive TwinAX cables. 1GbE connectivity supports only the 1GbE optical SFP. Two 10GbE ports for file/iSCSI protocols, if applicable If ordered, add-on I/O interface modules Bulk Category (CAT) 5, 5e, 6, 6a or better cables for each connection to your network...

  • Page 11: Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Damage

    Prepare your system Table 1 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components) (continued) …then let the system or component If the last 24 hours of the acclimate in the new TRANSIT/STORAGE …and the OPERATING environment this many environment was this: environment is this: hours: Cold <68°F Dry <30%...

  • Page 12: Emergency Procedures (Without An Esd Kit)

    Prepare your system Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build up electrostatic charge, such as foam packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers, and similar items. Do not remove replacement or upgrade units from their antistatic packaging until you are ready to install them.

  • Page 13: Unpack Your System

    CHAPTER 2 Unpack your system Unpack the system components. Verify that you have everything that you need to assemble and cable the system. Unpack the disk processor enclosure..............14 Unpack your system...

  • Page 14: Unpack The Disk Processor Enclosure

    Unpack your system Unpack the disk processor enclosure The disk processor enclosure (DPE) is a 2U component with either 12 3.5" drive slots or 25 2.5" drive slots. Verify that you have received all of the DPE components, including cables, bezel, rail kit, and mounting screws. Verifying shipping package contents Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new 2U DPE.
  • Page 15 Unpack your system Component Bezel for disk processor enclosure (1, with key) Verifying shipping package contents...
  • Page 16 Unpack your system Unity 300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity 380/380F, Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F, Unity 500/500F, Unity 600/600F and Unity 650F Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Install Your Storage System Components Into A Rack

    CHAPTER 3 Install your storage system components into a rack NOTICE If the cabling channel at the top of the rack will be used to run the power cables, it is recommended to install the disk processor enclosure (DPE) in the lowest available location in a cabinet and then installing any optional disk-array enclosure (DAE) above the DPE.

  • Page 18: Install The Disk Processor Enclosure

    Install your storage system components into a rack Install the disk processor enclosure There are two types of DPE(s). Each is 2U. One utilizes 3.5" disks, while the other utilizes 2.5" disks. The installation procedure is identical, no matter which one you have in your system.

  • Page 19: Installing The Rails In The Cabinet

    Install your storage system components into a rack Figure 2 PSTN location on a DPE with 25-drive slots ID /S 6 - 7 - 4 5 I D / 6 - 7 - 4 5 CL5780 Before installation of the chassis, pull the tag outward and record the information from the tag on the Configuration Worksheet.
  • Page 20 Install your storage system components into a rack 3. Push the rail into the rear mounting holes until the spring clips snap into place on the outside of the rear channel. CAUTION Ensure the holes on the rail line up with the holes on the cabinet. This will ensure proper alignment of the rails.
  • Page 21 Install your storage system components into a rack 6. Push in on the spring clip while pulling the rail forward. When the spring clip is forward of the front rack channel, and the adaptor is in the mounting holes, release the spring clip so it holds the rail in place. CAUTION Ensure the spring clip is securely attached to the channel.

  • Page 22: Installing The Dpe On The Rails

    Install your storage system components into a rack Installing the DPE on the rails CAUTION The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
  • Page 23 Install your storage system components into a rack Figure 6 Sliding the enclosure onto the rails 2. Secure the front of the enclosure to the front vertical channels of the cabinet using four screws (two per side) by installing all four screws, and then tightening them.
  • Page 24 Install your storage system components into a rack Unity 300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity 380/380F, Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F, Unity 500/500F, Unity 600/600F and Unity 650F Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Cable And Power Up Your Storage System Components

    CHAPTER 4 Cable and power up your storage system components Use this section to connect the storage system components to the network and redundant power sources. Attach the storage processors to the network........... 26 DPE power up....................26 Verify status LEDs.....................

  • Page 26: Attach The Storage Processors To The Network

    Cable and power up your storage system components Attach the storage processors to the network Procedure 1. Locate two bulk Category (CAT) 5, 5e, 6, 6a or better Ethernet cables. 2. Connect two Ethernet cables from the LAN to the 1 Gb RJ45 management ports from which you will configure the system.
  • Page 27 Cable and power up your storage system components Note Attach each label close to the end of the power cable where it plugs into the DPE. 3. For each DPE power cable (shown as cables 1 and 2 in Figure 9 on page 27), plug the cable into the system component.

  • Page 28: Verify Status Leds

    Cable and power up your storage system components Verify status LEDs The system should be available in approximately 15 minutes. This section calls out only the LEDs that you need to verify to ensure that the system powered up correctly. Note The Unity Hardware Information Guide provides more details on all system LEDs.
  • Page 29 Cable and power up your storage system components Table 2 SP status LEDs descriptions (continued) Location Color State Description Blue Blinking once Operating system is every four booting seconds (.25 Hz) Blinking once Operating system driver every second (1 is starting Blinking four times Operating system every second (4...
  • Page 30 Cable and power up your storage system components Figure 11 12-drive DPE status LEDs SAS12Gb Removing these drives will SAS12Gb Removing these drives will SAS12Gb Removing these drives will SAS12Gb Removing these drives will make the array unusable make the array unusable make the array unusable make the array unusable SAS12Gb...

  • Page 31: Installing The Front Bezel

    Cable and power up your storage system components Installing the front bezel CAUTION Remove the plastic protective strip from the front of the bezel prior to placing the system into operation. Failure to do so will cause the system to overheat. Procedure 1.
  • Page 32 Cable and power up your storage system components Unity 300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity 380/380F, Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F, Unity 500/500F, Unity 600/600F and Unity 650F Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Set Up A Management Interface Connection

    CHAPTER 5 Set up a management interface connection After you finish installing, cabling, and powering up the system, the system must acquire an IP address for its management interface before you can register, license, or configure it. Connect a Windows-based computer to your storage system......34 Automatically assigning a dynamic storage system management port IP address ...........................34...

  • Page 34: Connect A Windows-Based Computer To Your Storage System

    (ESRS Virtual Edition servers, Policy Manager, or managed devices), they must have static IP addresses. Leases for the IP addresses that Dell EMC devices use cannot be set to expire. It is recommended that you assign static IP addresses to those devices you plan to have managed by ESRS.
  • Page 35 Set up a management interface connection The DHCP server must be configured to automatically register DHCP clients with Dynamic DNS services. By default, storage systems are configured to use DHCP for IP assignment and will accept an IP address offered by a network DHCP server. Perform the following steps to automatically assign an IP address to your storage system management port: Procedure...

  • Page 36: Manually Assigning A Static Storage System Management Port Ip Address

    Connection Utility assigns a network address to the storage system. Download and install the Connection Utility software Procedure 1. Download the Connection Utility installation program from the Dell EMC Online Support website (https://support.emc.com/products/39949), under the Downloads selection on the menu bar of the product page for your storage system.
  • Page 37 Set up a management interface connection Gateway address: IP address of the default gateway for the management interface. The gateway is the IP address of the router or node used to communicate outside the local subnet. Run the Connection Utility from a host attached to the same subnet as your storage system.

  • Page 38: Post-Requisites

    Set up a management interface connection After you finish In a web browser, access Unisphere by specifying the URL: http://<ip_address>/. Where, <ip_address> is the IP address you set for the storage system. Note Refer to the Configuration Worksheet for information on the user credentials you must use the first time you log on.

  • Page 39: Unpack Your Dae

    CHAPTER 6 Unpack your DAE Unpack the DAE components. Verify that you have everything that you need to assemble and cable the DAE. Unpack the (optional) disk-array enclosures............40 Unpack your DAE...

  • Page 40: Unpack The (Optional) Disk-Array Enclosures

    Unpack your DAE Unpack the (optional) disk-array enclosures Disk-array enclosures (DAEs) provide additional storage. The types of DAEs available are: 3U 15 disk 3.5" drive DAE 2U 25 disk 2.5" drive DAE DAEs are optional. If you have one or more DAEs in the system, verify that you have received all of the DAE components, including cables, bezel, rail kit, and mounting screws.

  • Page 41: 25-Drive Dae Container Contents

    Unpack your DAE Component Quantity DC power cords Bezel for disk-array enclosure (with key) SAS cables (either 1 meter or 2 meter copper) that connect disk-array enclosures to each other (1 meter cables) or to DPE (2 meter cables) 25-drive DAE container contents Verifying shipping package contents Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new 25-drive DAE.
  • Page 42 Unpack your DAE Component Quantity Rail kit, including Snap-in rails (2) Screws (3 per rail) CL5583 Power cords Bezel for disk-array enclosure (with key) mini-SAS HD cables (either 1 meter or 2 meter copper) that connect disk-array enclosures to each other (1 meter cables) or to DPE (2 meter cables) Unity 300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity 380/380F, Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F, Unity 500/500F, Unity 600/600F...

  • Page 43: Install Your Dae Components Into A Rack

    CHAPTER 7 Install your DAE components into a rack NOTICE If the cabling channel at the top of the rack will be used to run the power cables, it is recommended to install the disk processor enclosure (DPE) in the lowest available location in a cabinet and then installing any optional disk-array enclosure (DAE) above the DPE.

  • Page 44: Install The Disk Array Enclosure

    Install your DAE components into a rack Install the disk array enclosure There are two types of DAEs. One is a 3U 15 disk 3.5" drive DAE. The other is a 2U 25 disk 2.5" drive DAE. DAEs are optional. The installation procedures are slightly different for each.
  • Page 45 Install your DAE components into a rack Figure 15 Aligning the rear adaptors (left rear of cabinet shown) CL5867 3. At the front of the cabinet, making sure the rail is level, pull it forward and align the rail adaptor with the mounting hole in the channel. Push in on the spring clip while pulling forward on the rail.
  • Page 46 Install your DAE components into a rack Figure 17 Installing the M5 Screw Left Rear Right Rear CL5869 Installing the DAE on the rails WARNING The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people.

  • Page 47: Install 25-Drive Dae

    Install your DAE components into a rack Figure 19 Securing the front of the enclosure Rear Screws (2) Front Screws (2) CL5846 Install 25-drive DAE Installing the rails in the cabinet Note The snap-in rails are dedicated left and right, and cannot be interchanged. Procedure 1.
  • Page 48 Install your DAE components into a rack Figure 20 Push rail into rear channel mounting holes 4. From the rear of the cabinet, secure the rails in place using one M5 screw on each rail. Figure 21 Installing the M5 Screw 5.
  • Page 49 Install your DAE components into a rack Figure 22 Securing rail to front channel Installing the DAE on the rails CAUTION The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
  • Page 50 Install your DAE components into a rack CAUTION Do not install the enclosure without the rear rail screws installed and fully tightened. If the screws are not installed and tightened, the rails could rotate out of position, possibly causing the enclosure to fall, causing damage to the DAE and causing personnel injury.
  • Page 51 Install your DAE components into a rack Figure 25 Securing the front of the enclosure Install 25-drive DAE...
  • Page 52 Install your DAE components into a rack Unity 300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity 380/380F, Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F, Unity 500/500F, Unity 600/600F and Unity 650F Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: Cable And Power Up Your Dae Components

    CHAPTER 8 Cable and power up your DAE components Use this section to cable your storage system to optional DAEs and to connect the DAE components to redundant power sources. Cabling the DPE to a DAE.................. 54 Cabling an expansion DAE to an existing DAE to extend a back-end bus....62 Connecting power to the DAE................65...

  • Page 54: Cabling The Dpe To A Dae

    Cable and power up your DAE components Cabling the DPE to a DAE If you have one or more DAEs, these components must be cabled to the DPE back-end ports so that the storage is available in the system. Typically, the DAE(s) that are to be directly connected to the DPE need to be located close enough to the DPE so that the 2-meter DPE-to-DAE interconnect cables can be routed and connected to the DPE easily.

  • Page 55: Cabling The First Optional Dae To Create Back-End Bus 1

    Cable and power up your DAE components Cabling the first optional DAE to create back-end bus 1 Connect the first optional expansion DAE to port 1 of the DPE to create back-end bus 1 (BE1) and designate this DAE as enclosure 0 of this bus. We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE1 EA0 (1_0).
  • Page 56 Cable and power up your DAE components Figure 26 Example: DPE to DAE BE1 enclosure 0 (continued) NOTICE When cabling the 15-drive DAE LCC SAS ports, ensure that the cables do not overlap behind the DAE. The illustration above demonstrates the proper method for cabling to the DAE LCC SAS ports.

  • Page 57: Cabling The Second Optional Dae To Extend Back-End Bus 0

    Cable and power up your DAE components a. Connect port 1 on SP A in the bottom slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card A (LCC A) at the bottom of the DAE. [ b. Connect port 1 on SP B in the top slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card (LCC B) at the top of the DAE.

  • Page 58: Cabling The Dpe Sas Module Ports To Create Back-End Buses 2 Through 5

    Cable and power up your DAE components Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details Label part Label Port Label part Label Port number number 046-001-561 SP A SAS 0 046-021-010 LCC A Port A 046-001-561_xx 046-021-010_xx SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A...
  • Page 59 Cable and power up your DAE components Figure 28 Bus 2, Bus 3 , Bus 4, and Bus 5 enclosure 0 SAS cabling LCC B Port A SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A...
  • Page 60 Cable and power up your DAE components Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details Label part Label Port Label part Label Port number number 046-005-679 SP A A0 PORT 0 046-021-16 LCC A Port A 046-005-679_xx 046-021-016_xx SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A SP A A0 PORT 0...
  • Page 61 Cable and power up your DAE components Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details Label part Label Port Label part Label Port number number 046-005-938 SP B B0 PORT 3 046-021-023 LCC B Port A 046-005-718_xx 046-021-023_xx SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A SP B B0 PORT 3...

  • Page 62: Cabling An Expansion Dae To An Existing Dae To Extend A Back-End Bus

    Cable and power up your DAE components Example 1 Connect the DAE to the DPE SP slot 0 port 0 to create back-end bus 2, BE2 (continued) 1. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the black labels shown here. Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details Label part...
  • Page 63 Cable and power up your DAE components Figure 30 Example: Extend SAS BE to new DAE NOTICE When cabling the 15-drive DAE LCC SAS ports, ensure that the cables do not overlap behind the DAE. The illustration above demonstrates the proper method for cabling to the DAE LCC SAS ports.
  • Page 64 Cable and power up your DAE components Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details Label part Label Port Label part Label Port number number 046-004-456 LCC A Port B 046-004-456 LCC A Port A 046-004-456_xx 046-004-456_xx A BE1 A BE1 A BE1 A BE1...

  • Page 65: Connecting Power To The Dae

    Cable and power up your DAE components Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details Label part Label Port Label part Label Port number number 046-004-467 LCC B Port B 046-004-467 LCC B Port A 046-004-467_xx 046-004-467_xx B BE4 B BE4 B BE4 B BE4...
  • Page 66 Cable and power up your DAE components Figure 31 Connecting power cables to the 3U, 15-drive DAE CL5765 Figure 32 Connecting power cables to the 2U, 25-drive DAE 3. Secure each power cable to the power supply with the cable retention bail. 4.

  • Page 67: Appendix A Configuration Worksheet

    APPENDIX A Configuration Worksheet This appendix contains a worksheet to collect and record information and to use as a guide to start setting up your storage system. Topics include: Configuration worksheet..................68 Configuration Worksheet...

  • Page 68: Configuration Worksheet

    Configuration Worksheet Configuration worksheet Use this worksheet to collect and record information to start setting up your storage system using the following: Online Support Connection Utility Unisphere Initial Configuration Wizard This worksheet should be used in conjunction with the information in the previous chapter.
  • Page 69 Configuration Worksheet Item Value IP address mask that identifies the range of IP addresses in the subnet where storage system is connected. Gateway: Default gateway IP address of the storage system management interface. Prefix Length (IPv6 only): The number of significant bits in the address that will be used for routing purposes.
  • Page 70 Configuration Worksheet Screen Name Action Note An NTP server must be configured before you can create a NAS server with SMB (CIFS) shares that use Windows Active Directory (required for multiprotocol). It is also recommended that you configure an NTP server on both systems in order for the replication feature to work correctly.

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