HP 3PAR T-Class Installation and Deinstallation Guide

Contents
I Preinstallation..............................................................................................8
1 Preparing for Storage System Installation....................................................9
Advisories...........................................................................................................................9
Preinstallation Planning.........................................................................................................9
Configuration Planning.......................................................................................................10
Planning Network Access....................................................................................................10
Supported Network Topologies.......................................................................................10
Shared....................................................................................................................10
Private....................................................................................................................11
Split........................................................................................................................12
Service Processor Connectivity........................................................................................12
Meeting System Requirements..............................................................................................13
Management Workstations.............................................................................................13
Providing for Service Access................................................................................................14
Meeting Structural Requirements..........................................................................................14
Weight and Pressure Loads.............................................................................................14
Raised Floor Requirements..............................................................................................14
Tile Cutout Specifications...........................................................................................16
Meeting Electrical Requirements...........................................................................................16
Supporting Redundant Power...............................................................................................17
2 Storage System Physical Layout and Numbering........................................23
Identifying Storage System Components................................................................................23
Service Processor Placement................................................................................................25
Understanding Component Numbering.................................................................................26
Cabinet Numbering......................................................................................................26
PDU Numbering...........................................................................................................29
Battery Backup Unit Numbering......................................................................................30
Battery Backup Units.................................................................................................31
Controller Node Numbering...........................................................................................32
Drive Chassis Numbering...............................................................................................35
Drive Magazine Allocation........................................................................................38
Power Supply Numbering...............................................................................................39
II Installation...............................................................................................41
3 Setting Up the Storage System................................................................42
Collecting the Necessary Tools............................................................................................42
Unpacking the Cabinet.......................................................................................................42
Unpacking a Type 2 Container.......................................................................................42
Placing the Storage System..................................................................................................45
Storage System Fascias.......................................................................................................46
Removing Fascias..........................................................................................................46
Removing Locking Fascias..............................................................................................47
Locating the Wrist Grounding Strap......................................................................................48
Removing the Rear Door.....................................................................................................49
Removing Side Panels.........................................................................................................51
Adjusting Power Cables......................................................................................................52
4 Installing the Drive Magazines................................................................56
Preparing to Install Drive Magazines....................................................................................56
Handling the Drive Magazines............................................................................................57
Drive Chassis Placement and Numbering.........................................................................57
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