RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Second Controller Option Installation Guide EK–SM3KC–IG.
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Contents Revision Record ............................................................................................... v About This Guide ........................................................................................... vi 1 Second Controller Option 1.0 Introduction............................................................................................................ 1–1 2.0 Installation Procedure..........................................................................................
Revision Record This Revision Record provides a concise publication history of this guide. It lists the revision levels, release dates, and a summary of changes. The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates. The publication part number is included in the Revision Level column, with the last entry denoting the latest revision.
About This Guide This section identifies the audience of this guide. It also describes its contents and includes a list of associated documents and the conventions. Intended Audience This guide is intended for installers and operators of the RAID Array 3000 storage subsystem. Installing the subsystem and its options requires a general understanding of basic SCSI terminology and product installation procedures.
RAID Array 3000 Second Controller Option Associated Documents In addition to this guide, the following documentation is useful to the reader: Table 1 Associated Documents Document Title Order Number StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 Storage Subsystem Hardware User’s Guide StorageWorks RAID Array 3000 Configuration and Maintenance Guide Installation Instructions for the RAID Array Replacement Controller – SWXRC-03 EK–SMCPO–UG EK–SMCS2–UG EK–SMCPL–PN Conventions Table 2 Style Conventions Style viii Meanin
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1 Second Controller Option This guide describes how to install a second RAID controller in the pedestal. The second controller option adds a fail/safe feature to your storage subsystem. The redundant controller is installed directly below the existing controller. 1.0 Introduction The controller option provides a second (redundant) controller unit in your subsystem installation to preserve the integrity of data should the first controller sustain a malfunction.
RAID Array 3000 Pedestal Enclosure Figure 1–1 Second Controller Pedestal Slot Location S econ d C on tro lle r S lo t 30 00 -48 2.0 Installation Procedure CAUTION To prevent an electrical discharge from damaging the SIMMs, always wear an ESD wrist strap connected to a suitable ground when handling the memory modules. 1–2 1. Ensure that the UltraSCSI bus is in a quiescent state (no I/O activity). 2. Shut down the host system. 3.
Second Controller Option 6. Install two of the SIMM modules into the second controller (make sure all modules are of the same type) by aligning the connector pins and inserting the modules into the SIMM module connectors as shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1–2 Insert Module into SIMM Connector 7. Ensure the module is firmly seated and then gently pivot it toward the controller board until it snaps into place as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1–3 Pivot Module Down to Seat EK–SM3KC–IG.
RAID Array 3000 Pedestal Enclosure 8. Remove the existing controller (Figure 1-4) and install the third module into the empty SIMM connector using the same procedure described in steps 6 and 7. Figure 1–4 Remove Controller from Top Slot 9. Replace the existing controller into the top controller slot in the pedestal and seat it into place by pushing forward on the side quick-disconnect handles. Make sure the guides on each side of the controller align with the guides in the slot. 10.
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