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Stratus ftServer 3000 Series:
Site Planning Guide
Stratus Technologies
R472-03

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  • Page 1 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide Stratus Technologies R472-03...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface 1. Site Planning Overview ftServer 3000-Series Systems Using the Site Planning Checklist Site Planning Checklist 2. System Overview for Site Planning Pedestal System Rack-Mountable System Monitor Options V122 17-Inch Color Monitor V125 Monitor Unit Using Your Own Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse Ultra160 SCSI Storage Enclosure 2-10 ftStorage Fibre Channel Array...
  • Page 4 Connecting a System to Power with a UPS APC Smart-UPS 1400 APC Smart-UPS 3000 Appendix A. Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information Fault Protection Requirements Grounding Considerations Circuit Wiring Diagrams Electrical Power Connectors Appendix B. Standards Compliance Index Index-1 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)
  • Page 5 Figures Figure 2-1. Typical System Installation Figure 2-2. Pedestal System Configuration Figure 2-3. Rack-Mounted System Configuration Figure 2-4. I/O Panel Figure 2-5. V125 Monitor Unit Figure 2-6. Ultra160 SCSI Storage Enclosure 2-10 Figure 2-7. Front and Rear Views of the D570 Array 2-11 Figure 2-8.
  • Page 6 Smart-UPS 3000 Models for Pedestal Systems Table 4-4. Smart-UPS 3000 Models for Rack-Mounted Systems Table A-1. Connectors for AC Power Outlets Table B-1. EMI Standards Table B-2. Immunity Standards Table B-3. Safety Standards Table B-4. Noise Standards Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 7: Preface

    Purpose of This Manual The Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472) documents the operating environment required to install systems in the ftServer 3000 series, including space, power and HVAC requirements and the required cableswith an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
  • Page 8 In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab. • The italic font introduces new terms or indicates command-line arguments that the user defines. For example: Each ftServer system uses Dual Modular Redundancy. copy filename1 filename2 viii Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)
  • Page 9 This section contains a complete list of manuals about ftServer software and hardware. ftServer 3000-Series Software-Related Manuals The software-related manuals describe how to install and use ftServer System Software on systems in the ftServer 3000 series, and how to manage systems in the ftServer 3000 series. Software Manual...
  • Page 10 Preface ftServer 3000-Series Hardware-Related Manuals The hardware-related manuals document how to prepare a site for the installation of a system in the ftServer 3000 series, and how to install, operate, and service ftServer hardware. Hardware Manual Content Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Explains how to prepare a site for a system.
  • Page 11 (MMC). In ftSMC, under Stratus Configuration, click Service Network to display the node’s properties. The properties include a Stratus Support Phone item. The value of this property, if configured, is a telephone number you can call for support. For more information about ftSMC, refer to the Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: System Administrator’s Guide (R008W).
  • Page 12 All distributor-replaceable units (DRUs) must be returned to your distributor for repair or replacement. If you are unsure whether the part needing replacement is a CRU, FRU, or DRU, contact the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative, or see the following Stratus Web page: http://www.stratus.com/support/ftserver/3200parts...

  • Page 13: Site Planning Overview

    If your system is covered by a service agreement and you need help with site planning, call the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus service representative. If you have contracted with the CAC or your authorized Stratus service representative for installation of the system, contact them after you move the system to the installation site.

  • Page 14: Using The Site Planning Checklist

    The ftServer 3000 series contains the following models: • ftServer 3210. Entry-level systems that connect to the Stratus Service Network (SSN) over an external modem. This implementation uses Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), and Internet Authentication Service (IAS) to implement the connection to the SSN.

  • Page 15: Site Planning Checklist

    ❏ Will you supply your own monitor, keyboard, and mouse, or will you use a monitor and USB keyboard and mouse supplied by Stratus? ❏ Will your system and its external components fit where you plan to place them? “Specifications and HVAC Requirements” on page 3-2 for physical size specifications.
  • Page 16 ❏ Have you provided your facilities group and/or contractors with the sketch and copies of the following: • A site layout sketch • Table 3-2, Worksheet for Calculating Power Requirements Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)
  • Page 17 Review and discuss the requirements with the facilities people and/or contractors to ensure that all site modifications are understood and implemented. If you have any questions about the number and types of components, contact your Stratus account executive or distributor. Site Planning Overview...
  • Page 18 Site Planning Checklist Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 19: System Overview For Site Planning

    Chapter 2 System Overview for Site Planning To plan for your system, determine which type of system and which components you will be installing: • Pedestal system • Rack-mountable system • V125 monitor unit for rack-mounted systems • V122 monitor for pedestal systems •...

  • Page 20: Figure 2-1. Typical System Installation

    Uninterruptible power supply (optional, not supplied by Stratus) Space to open front bezel completely Pedestal system placed on floor (or on a sturdy desk or stand) An environment that maintains a reasonable temperature and humidity level Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 21: Pedestal System

    When opened completely, the front bezel protrudes approximately 1.38 in. (3.5 cm) beyond the right side. Figure 2-2 shows a pedestal system in the ftServer 3000 series with the dual tape drive option. System Overview for Site Planning...

  • Page 22: Figure 2-2. Pedestal System Configuration

    Pedestal System Figure 2-2. Pedestal System Configuration tsys156 Dual power supplies Optional tape drives Dual CPU enclosures Dual I/O enclosures Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 23: Rack-Mountable System

    • Airflow through the rack must flow front to back. • If your rack does not have vented front and rear doors, Stratus recommends that you remove the doors from the rack while the ftServer system is operating. • The front and rear doors of the rack should allow for 14 square in. (90 square cm) of open area for each 1U of aperture size.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-3. Rack-Mounted System Configuration

    Rack-Mountable System Figure 2-3. Rack-Mounted System Configuration tsys155 Dual power supplies I/O enclosures Dual CPU enclosures Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 25: Monitor Options

    Monitor Options Monitor Options Stratus supplies one of two monitor, keyboard, and mouse options: • For a pedestal system, a V122 17-inch color VGA monitor • For a rack-mountable system, a V125 1U flat-panel LCD monitor with integrated keyboard and trackpad...

  • Page 26: V122 17-Inch Color Monitor

    V122 17-inch color VGA monitor, plus the V127 keyboard and mouse. V125 Monitor Unit For a rack-mountable system, Stratus offers the rack-mountable V125 1U flat-panel LCD monitor with integrated keyboard and trackpad, shown in Figure 2-5.

  • Page 27: Using Your Own Monitor, Keyboard, And Mouse

    Monitor Options Using Your Own Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse You can provide your own monitor provided it meets the following requirements: • The monitor VGA cable has a 15-pin D-sub connector. • The monitor accepts universal 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz power. •...

  • Page 28: Ultra160 Scsi Storage Enclosure

    Ultra160 SCSI enclosure and its subassemblies. Figure 2-6. Ultra160 SCSI Storage Enclosure FRONT REAR msys176 Up to 14 physical (seven logical) disk drives Two cluster services module (CSM) Two advanced cooling modules (ACM) Two power supplies 2-10 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 29: Ftstorage Fibre Channel Array

    ftStorage Fibre Channel Array ftStorage Fibre Channel Array The ftStorage Fibre Channel Array storage enclosures provide RAID disk storage. An ftServer system can have up to three ftStorage Fibre Channel Array storage enclosures attached to it. One of the enclosures must be a D570 array, which contains the RAID controller.

  • Page 30: Figure 2-8. Front And Rear Views Of The D580 Array

    Figure 2-8. Front and Rear Views of the D580 Array tsys113b Two hot-pluggable I/O modules Two power supplies Two hot-pluggable ACMs, each containing two fans Up to 14 hot-pluggable physical (7 logical) disk drives Two hot-pluggable LS modules 2-12 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 31: Tape Drives

    Tape Drives Tape Drives An ftServer system can contain a maximum of four tape drives, with a maximum of two drives daisy-chained and connected to a U516 PCI adapter. The tape drive options consist of: • One or two internal T811 tape drives in a pedestal system •...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-9. T511 Tape Drive And T512 Autoloader

    T511 DDS-4 DAT Tape Drive and T512 DDS-4 DAT Tape Drive with Autoloader external tape drives. Figure 2-9. T511 Tape Drive and T512 Autoloader mstr011a T512 tape drive with autoloader T511 tape drive 2-14 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 33: Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Stratus has qualified the American Power Conversion (APC) Smart-UPS 1400 for system configurations that include no more than one D570 ftStorage Fibre Channel Array, and the Smart-UPS 3000 for system configurations that include a second D570 ftStorage Fibre Channel Array.
  • Page 34 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 2-16 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 35: Site Requirements

    Chapter 3 Site Requirements The site planning and preparation process ensures that the installation site provides: • Sufficient and well-ventilated physical space • Appropriate electrical power Take into consideration the number and types of outlets needed and the lengths of the power cords.

  • Page 36: Bringing A System Out Of Storage

    Relative humidity during operation: 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Relative humidity during storage: 8% to 80% Internal Tape Drive Height: 1.6 in. (4.12 cm) Width: 5.9 in. (14.9 cm) Depth: 6 in. (15 cm) Weight: 2 lb (0.9 kg) Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)
  • Page 37 Space and HVAC Requirements T511 and T512 Tape Drives without Autoloader Height: 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) Width: 4.5 in. (11.6 cm) Depth: 8.6 in. (22.0 cm) Weight: 5.7 lb (2.6 kg) ° ° ° ° Temperature: 41 F to 104 F (5 C to 40 Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (noncondensing)
  • Page 38 Weight: 53 lb (24.09 kg) External Modem Height: 1.00 in. (2.5 cm) Width: 4.25 in. (10.8 cm) Depth: 5.60 in. (14.2 cm) For information about the UPS, see the manufacturer’s documentation on the http://www.apcc.com Web page. Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 39: Electrical Power Requirements

    Electrical Power Requirements Electrical Power Requirements The power requirements for the system depend on the type and number of components. A system with an external modem requires at least three separate and independent AC power sources: one to supply power to the modem, and two to supply power to the system.

  • Page 40: Calculating Power Requirements

    V125 monitor unit (optional) V122 17-inch color VGA monitor, keyboard, and mouse (optional) Ultra160 SCSI storage enclosure (optional) ftStorage Fibre Channel Array fully loaded with 36- or 72-GB disk drives (optional) TOTAL Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 41: Power Cord Lengths And Plug Types

    When choosing a location for the system, consider the length of the power cords and the location of power receptacles. To receive the appropriate cords, specify the appropriate country kit when you order your system. Stratus supplies power cords for: • System power supplies, monitors, and tape drives •...

  • Page 42: Ftstorage Fibre Channel Array And Ultra160 Scsi Storage Enclosure Power Cords

    Marketing Locale Description Length Brazil, Canada, Japan, Mexico, 120V/15A, plug type 6 ft (1.8m) AK-000369 Philippines, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa NEMA 5-15 Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Taiwan, United States Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)
  • Page 43 Power Cord Lengths and Plug Types Table 3-5. External Modem Power Cords (Continued) Marketing Locale Description Length Argentina, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech 250V/10A, plug type 6.5 ft (2.0m) AK-000370 Republic, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, CEE 7 VII (10A) Indonesia, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Bahrain, Egypt, Estonia, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman,...

  • Page 44: Ups Power Cords

    NEMA 5-15P plug. Provides 6 NEMA 5-15R outlets. Rest of the world Model SU1400INET, SU1400RMI2U, Customer- Purchase from SU3000INET, or SU3000RMI3U. supplied Provides one IEC-320-C14 inlet for customer-supplied cord, and 4 IEC-320-C13 outlets. 3-10 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 45: Network And Telephone Line Connection Requirements

    Network and Telephone Line Connection Requirements Network and Telephone Line Connection Requirements Systems in the ftServer 3000 series have the following network and telephone communications requirements: • Without ftServer Access Adapters – A minimum of two Ethernet connections for fault-tolerant network connectivity –...

  • Page 46: Ftgateway Phone Line Requirements

    You may need to arrange for other network connections, depending upon how the system will be used and what networks the system will connect to. Stratus has qualified asynchronous adapters to connect the ftServer system to various types of networks. If you have a unique network requirement, Stratus Professional Services can work with you to meet that requirement.

  • Page 47: Interface Cables You Supply

    Network and Telephone Line Connection Requirements Interface Cables You Supply Table 3-7 describes the interface cables you supply. Be sure to provide a cable of sufficient length for the distance between a component and a wall jack or hub. N O T E Ethernet and ftServer Access adapters must be paired for fault-tolerance and require a cable for each member of the pair.

  • Page 48: Interface Cables Stratus Supplies

    One Smart UPS signaling RS-232 cable Interface Cables Stratus Supplies Stratus supplies cables to connect the monitor and keyboard to the system and, except for Ethernet cables, cables for the cards you purchase from Stratus. Table 3-8 describes the interface cables you purchase from Stratus or that Stratus supplies when you purchase a system or component.
  • Page 49 Network and Telephone Line Connection Requirements Table 3-8. Interface Cables Available from Stratus (Continued) Component Cable Description Length Marketing ID External modem for One RJ-11 phone cable. Shipped with 14 ft (4.267m) systems without the modem localization kit. Global ftServer Access...
  • Page 50 0.8 mm VHDC connector and one 68-pin SCSI-3 connector U486 Eight-Port One eight-port fan-out cable with 6 ft (1.8m) B1122 Asynchronous PCI DB-25 connectors 32.5 ft (10m) B50900 Adapter (optional) Ordered separately 3-16 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 51: Planning Power Connections

    Stratus has qualified specific American Power Conversion Corporation (APC) UPS models for use with systems in the ftServer 3000 series. Site planning information for the customer-supplied UPS is of a general nature only. For detailed information about this component, see the manufacturer’s documentation.

  • Page 52: Connecting A System To Power With A Ups

    The UPS communicates with the system through a serial port on its rear panel. Stratus has qualified the following UPS models for use with systems in the ftServer 3000 series: •...

  • Page 53: Apc Smart-Ups 1400

    Use one of the Smart-UPS 1400 UPS models listed in Table 4-1 Table 4-2 for a configuration that includes a system in the ftServer 3000 series and up to one ftStorage Fibre Channel Array storage enclosure. Table 4-1. Smart-UPS 1400 Models for Pedestal Systems Model...

  • Page 54: Apc Smart-Ups 3000

    Use one of the Smart-UPS 3000 UPS models listed in Table 4-3 Table 4-4 for a configuration that includes a system in the ftServer 3000 series and more than one ftStorage Fibre Channel Array storage enclosure. Table 4-3. Smart-UPS 3000 Models for Pedestal Systems Model...
  • Page 55 Connecting a System to Power with a UPS SU3000J and SU3000RMJ (100-VAC UPS Output). The SU3000J and SU3000RMJ UPS models are available for use in Japan. Input voltage to these UPS models is 100 VAC. These UPS models provide an output voltage of 100 VAC. These models require a NEMA L5-30R receptacle to accommodate the NEMA L5-30P input power plug from the UPS.
  • Page 56 Connecting a System to Power with a UPS Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 57: Appendix A. Electrical Circuit And Wiring Information

    Appendix A Electrical Circuit and Wiring Information You should provide electrical circuit and wiring information to the contractor and/or facilities personnel responsible for wiring the power at the system installation site. The information you need to provide includes: • The site’s fault-protection requirements •...

  • Page 58: Circuit Wiring Diagrams

    208-VAC, Y-, or -source circuit connection, phase-to-neutral. • Figure A-6 illustrates a three-phase 208-VAC, Y-, or -source circuit connection, phase-to-phase. • Figure A-7 illustrates a three-phase 380-VAC, Y-, or -source circuit connection, phase-to-neutral. Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 59: Figure A-2. Power Input Labeling

    Circuit Wiring Diagrams N O T E As shown in Figure A-2, the power inputs for the ftServer system are labeled X and Y in the diagrams in this appendix to eliminate any ambiguities in the nomenclature. For single-phase applications, the X input is connected to the L (Line) hot input, and the Y input is connected to the N (Neutral) input.

  • Page 60: Figure A-3. Single-Phase 110-Vac Circuit Connection

    110-VAC circuit connection. Note that this application requires a single-pole circuit breaker. Figure A-3. Single-Phase 110-VAC Circuit Connection Circuit A or B 110V G (PE) Wall Power Cord G (PE) To power input A or B Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 61: Figure A-4. Single-Phase 220-Vac Circuit Connection

    Circuit Wiring Diagrams Figure A-4 shows a single-phase 220-VAC circuit connection. Note that this application requires a double-pole circuit breaker. Figure A-4. Single-Phase 220-VAC Circuit Connection 220V Circuit A or B 110V 110V G (PE) 10A Minimum to 16A Maximum Wall Power Cord G (PE)
  • Page 62 Figure A-5. Three-Phase 208-VAC, Y-, or -Source Circuit Connection, Phase-to-Neutral 208V 120V 208V 120V Circuit A or B 120V G (PE) Wall Power Cord G (PE) To power input A or B Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)
  • Page 63 Circuit Wiring Diagrams Figure A-6 shows a three-phase 208-VAC, Y-, or -source circuit connection, which is a phase-to-phase source connection. Note that the ftServer X and Y inputs may be connected from L1 and L2, L2 and L3, or L1 and L3. This application requires a double-pole circuit breaker.
  • Page 64 Figure A-7. Three-Phase 380-VAC, Y-, or -Source Circuit Connection, Phase-to-Neutral 380V 220V 380V Circuit A or B 220V 220V G (PE) 10A Minimum to 16A Maximum Wall Power Cord G (PE) To power input A or B Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 65: Electrical Power Connectors

    Electrical Power Connectors Electrical Power Connectors Table A-1 describes the connectors that Stratus uses to connect the ftServer 3210 system and its peripheral devices, such as tape drives, to AC power outlets. Table A-1. Connectors for AC Power Outlets Connector...
  • Page 66 Electrical Power Connectors Table A-1. Connectors for AC Power Outlets (Continued) Connector Configuration Rating Description SI 32/1971 16A, 250V 2-pole, 3 wire Israel SABS 164-1 15A, 250V 2-pole, 3 wire BS546 South Africa A-10 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 67: Appendix B. Standards Compliance

    Appendix B Standards Compliance Systems in the ftServer 3000 series comply with the electromagnetic interference (EMI), immunity, safety, and noise regulations listed in Table B-1 through Table B-4. All necessary agency labels are on the system. N O T E S 1.

  • Page 68: Table B-2. Immunity Standards

    Description Country/Region ISO 9614-2 Acoustics. Determination of Sound Power Levels of European Union Noise Source using Sound Intensity ISO 7779 Measurements of Airborne Noise emitted by European Union Computers and Business Equipment Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)
  • Page 69 Standards Compliance VCCI Note BSMI Note Standards Compliance...
  • Page 70 Standards Compliance Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

  • Page 71: Index

    American Power Conversion (APC), 2-15 fault tolerance, 1-1 Fibre Channel copper cables, 3-15 ftStorage Fibre Channel Array, 2-11 to 2-12 AC service requirements, 3-5 CAC. See Stratus Customer Assistance Center dimensions, 3-4 (CAC) power cords, 3-8 circuit connections, A-2 communications requirements, 3-11...
  • Page 72 USB cables, 3-14 storage enclosures, ftStorage Fibre Channel Array, 2-11 Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC), 1-1 VGA cables, 3-14 Stratus Service Network (SSN), 1-4 system components, 2-3 to 2-15 dimensions, 3-2 Index-2 Stratus ftServer 3000 Series: Site Planning Guide (R472)

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