HP StorageWorks 9100 Extreme Data Storage System getting started guide v1.0.1 (AN540-96007, February 2009)

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HP StorageWorks 9100 Extreme

Data Storage System getting

started guide

Second edition: February 2009

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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*AN540-96007*

HP technical support

For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:

ttp://www.hp.com/support.

Before contacting HP, collect the following information:

• Product model names and numbers

• Technical support registration number (if applicable)

• Product serial numbers

• Diagnostic details—Run the exdsmgr escalate command to

produce a diagnostic report (see the HP StorageWorks ExDS9100

Storage System administration guide for more information).

• Operating system type and revision level

• Detailed questions

System components

HP ExDS9100 Storage System includes the following components:

• HP ExDS9100 performance chassis (c-Class blade chassis, server

blades, and blade infrastructure)

• Redundant SAS switch pair in the blade chassis

• Storage block (array) (minimum of one) comprised of:

• HP ExDS9100c (Array controller chassis and 12 disk drives)

• HP ExDS9100cx (Disk drive enclosure containing 70 drives in

two drawers. Also known as the HP StorageWorks 600 Modular

Disk System [MDS600].)

• ProCurve 2124 network switches

• Software for manageability, clustered filesystem, and file serving

Planning the installation

Structural requirements

Ensure that your site can support the weight of your HP ExDS9100

system. For HP ExDS9100 weight details, see the QuickSpecs at h

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Space and airflow requirements

To enable servicing and ensure adequate airflow, observe the following

spatial requirements when deciding where to install an HP ExDS9100

system:

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 inches) in front of the

rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 inches) in back of the

rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 inches) from the back

of the rack to the rear of another rack or row of racks.

The HP ExDS9100 cabinets draw cool air in through the front and expel

warm air through the rear of the cabinet. Therefore, the front of the

cabinet must be adequately ventilated to enable ambient room air to

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HP StorageWorks 9100 Extreme Data Storage System getting started guide HP technical support For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website: http://www.hp.com/support.
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enter the cabinet, and the rear of the cabinet must be adequately ventilated to enable the warm air to escape from the cabinet. In all other countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7.
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• Gateway (router) • DNS • NTP • Other system parameters 4. Change the factory default passwords. After the previous steps have been completed, log in to the system through the site network. The system is managed using the exdsmgr command. This allows you to export filesystems using NFS and configure Apache. See the HP StorageWorks 9100 Extreme Data Storage System administration guide for details.