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PowerScale F200 and F600 Node Installation
Guide
June 2020

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  • Page 1 PowerScale F200 and F600 Node Installation Guide June 2020...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents List of Figures................................4 1 F200 and F600 nodes........................5 About F200 and F600 nodes............................... 5 Drive types....................................5 Unpack and verify components............................5 2 Node installation.......................... 6 Before you begin..................................6 Rail kit components................................6 Install the rails..................................7 Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet........................... 8 Install the system in the cabinet............................

  • Page 4: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 1. A10 sliding rail assembly - 1U systems....................7 Figure 2. Installing the rear end of the rail......................8 Figure 3. Installing the front end of the rail......................8 Figure 4. Installing screws............................9 Figure 5. Extend rails from the cabinet........................9 Figure 6.

  • Page 5: F200 And F600 Nodes

    F200 and F600 nodes Topics: • About F200 and F600 nodes • Drive types • Unpack and verify components About F200 and F600 nodes F200 and F600 all-flash nodes support inline software data compression (3:1 depending on the workload and the dataset), and data deduplication with OneFS 9.0.0.0.

  • Page 6: Node Installation

    Node installation This document describes how to install F200 and F600 nodes into an equipment cabinet. Topics: • Before you begin • Rail kit components • Install the rails • Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet • Install the system in the cabinet •...

  • Page 7: Install The Rails

    Figure 1. A10 sliding rail assembly - 1U systems 1. A10 sliding rail (2) 2. velcro strap (2) 3. screw (4) 4. washer (4) Install the rails The rails are labeled left and right, and cannot be interchanged. The front side of each rail is labeled Left Front or Right Front when viewed from the cabinet front.

  • Page 8: Secure The Rail Assemblies To The Cabinet

    Figure 2. Installing the rear end of the rail 5. For the front end piece, rotate the latch outward and pull the rail forward until the pins slide into the flange, and release the latch to secure the rail in place. Figure 3.

  • Page 9: Install The System In The Cabinet

    Figure 4. Installing screws Install the system in the cabinet This procedure is used to install the system in the cabinet. Follow all safety guidelines. CAUTION: The system is heavy and should be installed in a cabinet by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to install the system in a cabinet without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.

  • Page 10: Figure 6. Install The System In The Rails

    Figure 6. Install the system in the rails 4. Push the system inward until the lock levers click into place. 5. Pull the blue slide release lock tabs forward on both rails and slide the system into the cabinet. The slam latches will engage to secure the system in the cabinet.

  • Page 11: Install The Front Bezel

    Install the front bezel The procedure to install the front bezel with the LCD panel. 1. Align and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system. 2. Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system. 3.

  • Page 12: F200 And F600 Node Ports

    Figure 9. CMA bracket slots F200 and F600 node ports The back-end ports are the private network connections to the nodes. Port 1 from all nodes connects to one switch, and port 2 from all the nodes connects to a second switch. Both back-end switches are provided. The front-end ports are for the client network connections.

  • Page 13: F200 And F600 Node Configuration

    F200 and F600 node configuration Topics: • Configure the node • Front panel LCD display • Update the install database • Where to go for support Configure the node Before using the node, you must either create a new cluster or add the node to an existing cluster. Federal installations Configure nodes to comply with United States federal regulations.

  • Page 14: Run The Configuration Wizard

    Setting Value Transfer rate 115,200 bps Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control Hardware (RTS/CTS) 5. Open a connection to the node. Run the configuration wizard The Isilon configuration wizard starts automatically when a new node is powered on. The wizard provides step-by-step guidance for configuring a new cluster or adding a node to an existing cluster.
  • Page 15 Setting Description The int-a network must be on a separate subnet from an int-b/failover network. int-b/failover network settings The int-b/failover network settings are optional. The int-b network is for communication between nodes, and provides redundancy with the int-a • Netmask network.

  • Page 16: Updating Node Firmware

    NOTE: If you are installing a node that contains SEDs (self-encrypting drives), the node formats the drives now. The formatting process might take up to two hours to complete. Updating node firmware To make sure that the most recent firmware is installed on a node, update the node firmware. Follow instructions in the most current Node Firmware Release Notes to update your node to the most recent Node Firmware Package.
  • Page 17 Item Button or Display Description 1. · Press and hold the right button to increase scrolling speed. 2. Release the button To stop scrolling, release the button. NOTE: The display stops scrolling when the button is released. After 45 s of inactivity, the display starts scrolling.

  • Page 18: Update The Install Database

    Option Description Name Displays the name of the Host, Model, or User String for the system Number Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for the system Power Displays the power output of the system in BTU/hr or Watts. The display format can be configured in the Set home submenu of the Setup menu.
  • Page 19 • Local phone numbers for a specific country/region are available at Dell EMC Customer Support Centers. PowerScale OneFS You can find product documentation, troubleshooting guides, videos, and other resources about Documentation Info Hubs PowerScale OneFS products and features on the PowerScale OneFS Info Hubs page.

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