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VNX5700 Unified
Installation Guide
P/N 300-012-930
REV A03
Copyright 2011 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published in the USA.
Published December, 2011
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VNX-000411
This space is for the label on the front of Control Station 0 and Control Station 1.
CONTENTS
Introduction
Audience.............................................................................................................. 5
Overview: Installing in an EMC cabinet ................................................................. 5
Overview: Installing in an existing cabinet ............................................................ 6
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Power up
Before you power up ................................................................................................
Connecting or verifying power cables .......................................................................
Verifying system status ............................................................................................
Control Station LEDs...........................................................................................
Blade enclosure and blade LEDs ........................................................................
SPE and SP LEDs ................................................................................................
Standby power supply LEDs ...............................................................................
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Setup
System setup checklist............................................................................................. 63
Planning worksheets
VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified Worksheet ...............................................
Provisioning for File worksheet .................................................................................
Provision storage ...............................................................................................
Create NFS export...............................................................................................
Create or attach CIFS share.................................................................................
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Introduction
This guide describes the installation process for the EMC VNX5700 Unified system.
Audience
Although your VNX system is customer installable, EMC recommends that the installation be
performed by someone who has a general background in information technology. While prior
training is not required, customers who successfully installed this product were trained as either:
Your service provider offers a variety of installation and implementation services designed to
assist you in installing and setting up your VNX system into a production environment as quickly
and efficiently as possible. Contact your sales representative to take advantage of these service
offerings.
Task
Comments
2. Complete the VNX Unified The Planning worksheets provide management port, login
information, and IP addresses. See Planning worksheets
Planning worksheets.
on page 67. To download additional worksheets, go to
https://Support.EMC.com and search for VNX Unified
Planning Worksheets.
3. Prepare site
5. Download VNX
If you are unfamiliar with the VNX system architecture,
download and review the VNX5700 Hardware
documentation (optional)
Information Guide before you begin the installation.
Go to https://Support.EMC.com. From the Store
heading, click VNX Series > Documentation > VNX5700 >
Manuals and Guides > VNX5700 Hardware Information
Guide.
If you want to generate documentation specific for your
system configuration to configure servers, update
software, or add and replace hardware, go to
www.emc.com/vnxsupport.
Resource requirements
Table 2 Resource requirements
Resource
Requirement
AC Power
For high availability: At least two 110 or 240 V AC circuits are required.
Types of plugs: C13 and C14
Network
Space
Tools
Windows client
Network information
The management port and login information in the Planning Worksheets of this
install guide. This information includes:
A static IP address for each storage processor in the system (for example,
123.45.6.7)
The IPv6 global prefix and gateway for each SP if your network supports the
IPv6 Internet Protocol and you want to manually configure IPv6 for the
management ports
The subnet mask of the LAN to which the system is connected
The default gateway address of the LAN to which the system is connected
Accessories
Documentation
Mounting screws
Bezel
Management cables
Power cables
Fibre cables
Mounting screws
Bezels
Extension cables
IPMI cable
One or two
Control Stations
(CSs)
Management cable
Power cable
Storage
processor
enclosure (SPE)
Mounting screws
Bezel
Power cable
Standby power
supply (SPS)
All components
Mounting screws
Bezel
Management cable
Power cable
Front
Mini-rack
0
14
14
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
4 Control Station 0
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU B
AC
AC
AC
AC
CPU A
Blade Enclosure 1
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU B
AC
AC
AC
AC
CPU A
7 Blade enclosure 0
8
Screw into rail
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU B
AC
CPU A
AC
10
AC
AC
9 Storage propcessor
10
Screw into rail
Screw into rail
11 Standby power supply
2
3
Disk-array enclosure
(DAE 0)
Cau
tion:
Arra
Will
y Soft
ware
DVD
Control Station 1
(optional)
Control Station 0
k
Dis
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A
AC
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(optional)
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Figure 2 Remove mini-rack contents
4. If blade enclosure 1 is included in the mini rack, slide it out, and remove the 2U adjustable
rails separately.
5. Remove the screws on the adjustable rails.
6. Remove the adjustable rails from the shipping container as shown in Figure 3 on page 12.
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Front
3U
1U
1U
2U
2U
2U
1U
VNX-000328MOD
12
Front
Detail
Alignment pin
Threaded
screw holes
VNX-000212MOD
13
Insert the
alignment pins
Alignment pins
2 screws
Front
L
Adjustable rails
2 screws
R
2 screws
VNX-000299MOD
14
Insert the
alignment pins
Alignment pins
2 screws
Front
L
Adjustable rails
2 screws
R
2 screws
VNX-000299MOD
Installing rails
15
Insert the
alignment pins
Alignment pins
2 screws
Front
L
Adjustable rails
2 screws
R
2 screws
VNX-000299MOD
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Front
CS
ail
0r
Installing rails
17
Front
1
CS
l
rai
Alignment pins
Front
L
2 screws
Insert the
alignment pins
R
2 screws
Adjustable rail
2 screws
per side
18
Installing components
Figure 11 shows an example of the front view of the VNX5700 components. The components to
install include:
Blade enclosure 0
Control Station 0
Disk-array enclosure 0 (Look for the yellow label over the vault drives [0-3] as shown in
Figure 11.)
The EMC VNX5700 Hardware Information Guide provides more detail on each of these
components.
Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them
Front
0
15 disk
Disk-array
enclosure 0
3U
14
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
Control Station 1
(optional)
1U
Control Station 0
1U
DVD
DVD
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU A
AC
AC
AC
CPU B
AC
Blade Enclosure 1
Blade enclosure 1
(optional)
2U
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU A
AC
AC
AC
CPU B
AC
Blade enclosure 0
2U
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU A
AC
AC
AC
CPU B
AC
Storage processor
enclosure
2U
Standby power
supply
1U
VNX-000326MOD
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X4
6Gb SAS
Disk-array
enclosure 0
X4
6Gb SAS
#
CS
MGMT
Control Station 1
(optional)
CS
MGMT
Control Station 0
3
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
Blade enclosure 1
(optional)
3
1
3
3
1
0
1
3
3
1
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1
1
0
1
0
1
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1
3
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3
2
1
0
3
1
0
3
Blade enclosure 0
Storage
processor
enclosure
SPS
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VNX-000331MOD
Installing components
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Alignment pins
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Adjustable
rails
VNX-000420MOD
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Installing components
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VNX-000424
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rear
CS
MODEM socket
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
MGMT
VGA plug
Serial
console
CS 0
CS 0 MGMT
Front
A
DV
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CS
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VNX-000339
Installing components
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IPMI port
CS
MODEM socket
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
MGMT
VGA plug
Serial
console
CS 1
CS 1 MGMT
Front
DV
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tati
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DV
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AC
AC
AC
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VNX-000343MOD
Installing components
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28
Cabling CS0
1. If you have not removed the labels from the front of CS0 and CS1 (if applicable), remove them
now and attach to the inside cover of this document.
2. Locate the cables shown in Figure 20. You have already connected extension cables B and
C when you installed the Control Station.
Modem
CS0 B
CS0
CS0 MGMT
CS0 MGMT
CS modem port
Extension cable to
cable E
Extension cable to
public LAN
CS0
CS0
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 1
A-Side
CS0
CS0
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 1
B-Side
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4. Connect CS0 MGMT extension cable to public local area network (LAN) as shown in Figure 21.
C
Modem
Rear
Control Station 0
PDU B
CS
MODEM socket
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
Serial
console
VGA plug
CS0 MGMT
CS0
30
Cable to
public LAN
To cable E to
Blade Encl 0 MMB Port 1
MODEM plug
Control Station 0
1U
MGMT
CS
VGA socket
CS0
Serial Console
MGMT
CS0
D
E
01
01
Blade enclosure 1
(optional)
2U
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 1
0 1
Blade
Blade Encl
Encl 00
MMB
MMB Port
Port 21
01
3
2
Standby power
supply
1U
Switch
Power
Power
2
1
0
Storage processor
2U
Blade enclosure 0
2U
Switch
Power
Power
31
CS1
CS1
CS modem port
CS1 CS Port
CS1
CS0 CS Port
Extension cable to
CS0
cable F
CS1
CS1 MGMT
CS1
CS1
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 2
CS1
CS1
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 2
32
C and
Rear
Control Station 1
CS
MODEM socket
PDU A
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
Serial
console
VGA plug
CS1 CS Port
B
B
CS1
To cable F to
Blade Encl 0 MMB Port 2
CS0 CS Port
Control Station 0
CS
MODEM socket
PDU B
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
VGA plug
Serial
console
33
5. Connect CS1 A cable to Blade Enclosure 0 MMA port 2 as shown in Figure 25.
6. Connect CS1 B cable to Blade Enclosure 0 MMB Port 2 as shown in Figure 25.
CS1
B
B
Control Station 1
(optional)
1U
MODEM plug
CS
VGA socket
MODEM
plug
CS1
Control Station 0
1U
MGMT
MGMT
Serial Console
01
01
Serial Console
MGMT
CS
VGA socket
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 2
Blade enclosure 1
(optional)
2U
MGMT
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 2
0 1
01
3
2
Standby power
supply
1U
Switch
Power
34
Power
2
1
0
Storage processor
2U
Blade enclosure 0
2U
Switch
Power
Power
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 0
SP A A4 Port 0
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 0
SP B B4 Port 0
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 1
SP B B4 Port 1
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 1
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B .
C .
D .
Rear
Blade 4
Blade 5
A Blade 2
Blade 3
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 1
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 0
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 0
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 1
MM
SP A
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SP A A4 Port 0
SP B B4 Port 0
SP B
MM
SP A A4 Port 1
SP B B4 Port 1
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 0
SP A A4 Port 2
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 0
SP B B4 Port 2
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 1
SP B B4 Port 3
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 1
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B .
C .
D .
Rear
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 0
3
0
1
0
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 1
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 1
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 0
Blade 2
Blade 3
Blade 4
Blade 5
SP A A4 Port 3
SP A A4 Port 2
SP B B4 Port 2
SP B B4 Port 3
MM
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SP A
SP B
MM
SP A
MGMT
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 0
SP B
MGMT
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 0
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 0
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 1
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 0
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 1
2. Connect SP A MGMT to the highest blade enclosure, which is blade enclosure 1 port 0 on the A
side in the example shown in Figure 31. A
3. Connect SP B MGMT to the highest blade enclosure, which is blade enclosure 1 port 0 on the B
side. B
4. Cross-connect blade enclosure 0 port 0 to blade enclosure 1 port 1 on the A side,
applicable.
C if
D if
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3
2
1
0
3
2
1
3
1
0
3
1
0
3
1
0
3
2
Blade 2
1
0 1
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 0
MGMT
33
22
1
0
00
11
SPE
MGMT
3
SP A
Switch
Power
Switch
Power
SPS
Rear
Figure 31 Cabling SPs to two blade enclosures
40
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
3
0
3
1
0
Blade 4
C
2
3
2
1
0
2
1
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 1
3
2
1
3
2
0
2
0 1
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 0
3
1
0
3
1
Blade 3
0
0 1
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 0
2
SP B
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 0
Blade 5
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 1
Blade
enclosure 0
0 1
Blade
enclosure 1
Power
Power
SP B
SPS A
SPS B
SP B
SP A
Power
Switch
Power
Power
SPS A
SPS B
SPS B
Power
SPS A
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Cabling DAE 0
Cabling between the SPE and the DAEs uses SAS cables.
1. Locate the cables as shown in Figure 34.
SP A A0 Port 0
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 0
LCC B
SP A A0 Port 1
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 1
LCC B
3. The connectors for LCC A and LCC B must be connected with the tabs in the opposite position.
For example, on both DAEs, because LCC A and LCC B are reversed, the cable connections into
LCC B and LCC A are also reversed. If the tab on the connector for LCC A is up, then the tab on
LCC B must be down.
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6 Gb
SAS
DAE 1
LCC B
X4
6 Gb
SAS
LCC A
#
X4
X4
6Gb SAS
6Gb SAS
DAE 0
LCC B
LCC A
B
CS
CS 1
(optional)
MGMT
IPMI port
LCC A
Serial
console
A
B
CS
CS 0
MGMT
IPMI port
Serial
console
2
1
2
0
Blade
enclosure 1
A
3
1
0
Blade
enclosure 0
1
0
Switch
SP A A0 Port 1
SP A A0 Port 0
SPE
SP B B0 Port 1
Power
SP B B0 Port 0
Switch
Power
Power
Power
SPS
Rear
VNX-000356MOD
Cabling DAE 0
43
44
Power up
Before you power up
1. If you are powering up a dual Control Station system, unplug the power cable on CS1, as this
component should be powered up last.
2. Ensure that the switches for SPS A
and SPS B
3. Ensure that the cabinet circuit breaker is in the On position, all necessary PDU switches are
switched On, and power is connected.
A
B
c. SPS B to PDU B.
d. SPS B to SP B. D
e. Blade enclosure 0 to PDU B.
i. SPS A to DAE 0.
j. SPS B to DAE 0.
Power up
45
Rear
PDU A
#
X4
PDU B
6 Gb
SAS
X4
6 Gb
SAS
25 disk
Disk-array
enclosure 1
(optional)
#
X4
6Gb SAS
15 disk
Disk-array
enclosure 0
X4
6Gb SAS
CS
MGMT
IPMI port
Control Station 1
(optional)
CS 1
CS
MGMT
IPMI port
CS 0
Control Station 0
Serial
console
Serial
console
I
Blade enclosure
Blade 5
Blade 4
Blade 3
Blade 2
SP B
SP A
E
Blade enclosure
Storage processor
enclosure
C
Standby
power
supply
Switch
Power
SPS B
Power
Switch
Power
Power
SPS A
A
VNX-000358
46
LED
Status
Comments
Control Station
System status
System power
Steady green
Steady green
Blade enclosure
(Front)
Power
Blade power
supply
(Front)
Power
Steady green
Fault
Off
No fault detected.
Blade CPU A
and B
(Front)
Power
Steady green
Fault
Off
No fault detected
Storage processor
enclosure
(Front)
Power
Storage processor
power supply
(Front)
Power
Steady green
Fault
Off
No fault detected
Storage processor
SPA and B
(Front)
Power
Steady green
On
Fault
Off
No fault detected
Standby power
supply
(Back)
47
DVD
1
CS Front
Blinks when booting.
On when operating.
B
MODEM plug
MGMT
CS
B
MGMT
Serial Console
VGA socket
CS Rear
Figure 37 CS LEDs
AC
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Blade enclosure
power LED
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
SP enclosure
power LED
AC
AC
AC
AC
SP enclosure front
SP A power LED
SP A fault LED
AC
AC
SP B fault LED
AC
AC
SP enclosure front
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Rear
Switch
Power
Power
Switch
Power
Power
SPS power
SPS battery
SPS no battery
SPS fault
50
If DAEs are used, the DAEs should be installed above the top-most blade enclosure in the cabinet.
Either type of DAE may be installed. The arrangement of the DAEs in a cabinet may depend upon a
number of factors. For more information on DAE assembling and arrangement, see the VNX5700
Hardware Information Guide.
Front
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X4
X4
6 Gb
SAS
6 Gb
SAS
Rear
Figure 43 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DAE
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Front
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SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
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VNX-000687
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Front
L
2 screws
Insert the
alignment pins
R
2 screws
Adjustable rail
2 screws
per side
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Two people are required to install the components. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical
lift or help from another person.
a. Slide the DAE onto the rails so that they line up with the tabs in the rear as shown in
Figure 47.
b. When the DAE is in place, tighten all of the screws. It may be easier to install the screws
working in a diagonal pattern, such as bottom left and top right, bottom right and top left.
c. Repeat, as appropriate, with any other DAEs.
Front
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SP A A0 Port 0
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 0
SP A A0 Port 1
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 1
LCC B
LCC B
The connectors for LCC A and LCC B must be connected with the tabs in the opposite position. For
example, on both DAEs, because LCC A and LCC B are reversed, the cable connections into LCC B
and LCC A are also reversed. If the tab on the connector for LCC A is up, then the tab on LCC B must
be down.
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6 Gb
SAS
DAE 1
LCC B
X4
6 Gb
SAS
X4
#
X4
LCC A
6Gb SAS
DAE 0
6Gb SAS
LCC B
LCC A
B
CS
CS 1
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MGMT
IPMI port
LCC A
Serial
console
A
B
CS
CS 0
MGMT
IPMI port
Serial
console
2
1
2
0
Blade
enclosure 1
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3
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Blade
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1
0
Switch
SP A A0 Port 1
SP A A0 Port 0
SPE
SP B B0 Port 1
Power
SP B B0 Port 0
Switch
Power
Power
Power
SPS
Rear
VNX-000356MOD
3. To connect buses 2 and 3, you will need to cable the following as shown in Figure 50 on
page 58:
a. Connect SP A A0 Port 2 to DAE 0 LCC A
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to bus 3
LCC B
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LCC A
to bus 2
LCC B
E
#
X4
6 Gb
SAS
LCC A
X4
6 Gb
SAS
DAE 1
#
X4
X4
#
CS
CS 1
(optional)
6Gb SAS
DAE 0
6Gb SAS
MGMT
IPMI port
LCC A
Serial
console
A
B
CS
CS 0
MGMT
IPMI port
Serial
console
2
1
1
0
2
1
0
Blade
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Blade
enclosure 1
SP B B0 Port 3
SPE
Switch
Power
Switch
Power
SPS
Rear
Figure 50 Connecting SAS cables for buses 2 and 3
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SP A A0 Port 2
SP B B0 Port 2
SP A A0 Port 3
Power
Power
Note: DAE 0 is cabled to the SPS. All other DAEs are connected directly to the power distribution
units (PDUs).
PDU B
PDU A
Rear
#
X4
6 Gb
SAS
25 disk 2U
Disk-array enclosure 1
X4
6 Gb
SAS
B
A
#
X4
X4
#
CS
6Gb SAS
15 disk 3U
Disk-array enclosure 0
6Gb SAS
MGMT
MGMT
IPMI port
Control Station 1
(option)
Serial
console
A
CS
IPMI port
Serial
console
Control Station 0
Blade enclosure
3
2
Standby power
supply
Switch
Storage processor
enclosure
Blade enclosure
Power
Power
Switch
Power
Power
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DAE power
Front
0
14
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
Disk drive
power
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
Disk drive
fault
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LED
Color
State
Description
DAE
Fault/Status
Amber
Off
No fault detected
DAE Power
Blue
On
DAE power
00
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Disk drive
power
Disk drive
fault/status
VNX-000734
Color
State
Description
DAE
Fault/Status
Amber
On
DAE Power
Blue
On
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Setup
System setup checklist
After completing all the installation steps including Table 1, Before you begin checklist,continue
to install, configure, and manage your system by using the System setup checklist in Table 7.
Table 7 System setup checklist
Complete
Task
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Attach bezel
When all of the components have been installed, all of the screws have
been tightened snugly, and all of the cables have been installed securely
into the proper ports, return to the front of the site rack or cabinet and
select the correct bezel for the component, and then press the bezel into
place on the front of the component as shown in Figure 54 on page 66.
Connect a
This computer is used to initialize your VNX system and it must be on the
Windows client same subnet as your VNX system.
to the network
Initialize your
1. If your system shipped with a VNX Installation Toolbox (VIT) CD, you can
storage system
use it to install and initialize your system. EMC recommends that you
download the latest version of the VIT and download it from the Support
website. Go to https://Support.EMC.com/, and select VNX Series >
Install and Configure. The VIT is posted as a .zip file under VNX
Installation tools.
2. On the management console, run the VIT CD or extract the files from the
VIT .zip file.
3. Download and install VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified (VIA).
Note: EMC recommends that you use the latest version of this utility, which
is available on https://Support.EMC.com/.
4. Launch VIA and select the Install option. The Welcome screen appears.
5. Click Next. The Select Configuration Profile screen appears.
6. From Configuration Profile Name, select New Configuration, and click
Next.
VIA discovers the Primary Control Station MAC address over the public
LAN. In a dual Control Station configuration, only the Primary Control
Station broadcasts its MAC address.
7. Follow the online instructions to discover and assign IP addresses to
your VNX system.
For more information and support on VIA, go to:
https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX and click Before you begin to get a list of
known issues and resolutions for VIA.
https://Support.EMC.com, click Search Support and enter the specific
failure message into EMC Knowledgebase for possible resolution and
corrective action for specific error messages that you may encounter.
Setup
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Task
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Register the
After initializing your VNX, use the registration wizard in the VIA to register
storage system your system for support.
for support
Note: To register your system, you must have a Product Support account. If
you do not have an account, go to the https://Support.EMC.com website
to set one up.
1. To register a system from VIA, on the Select a wizard page, click Register
for Support, and follow the online instructions.
2. When you complete the Registration Wizard, the system will transfer
data to your authorized service provider over the Internet or by
encrypted email.
Launch
Unisphere from
VIA for
File/Unified
application
Update your
The storage system comes pre-installed with the latest version of the VNX
storage system OE software available at the time of shipment. To see if any patches or
software
newer releases have been made available since shipment, or to install any
enabler software that you ordered with your system:
1. Download and install the Unisphere Service Manager from the VIT CD. It
automatically checks to see if newer versions of the USM are available
when you start it up.
Note: You must always update the File OE software first. To ensure that the
File and Block OE compatibility is maintained, go to the EMC support
website at https://Support.EMC.com, and search for the knowledgebase
article titled VNX for Block software supported by VNX for File software,
and refer to the File vs. Block OE compatibility table.
2. Go to the https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX website, and select Update
Software under VNX tasks. Follow the online instructions for your
system.
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Install ESRS
and configure
ConnectHome
You can ensure that your system communicates with your service provider
by installing the VNX ESRS IP Client. Install the ESRS from the VIT. set up
the ESRS, and then test the ConnectHome process. See EMC Secure
Remote Support IP Client for VNX Requirements and installation on the
VNX Support site at https://Support.EMC.com.
Task
Comments
Configure
servers for VNX
Unified
systems
(optional)
Install path
management
software
(optional)
Provision
storage
(optional)
For Block, launch Unisphere to create RAID groups/pools and LUNs, and
then present them to the server in its storage group.
For File, launch Unisphere to provision storage, create an NFS export, or
create a CIFS share. Use the Provisioning Worksheet to help you
complete these tasks.
For more information on these tasks, follow the instructions in the
Unisphere online help.
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Planning worksheets
VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified Worksheet
Use this worksheet to collect the information required to initialize your storage system when
using the VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified.
To download the latest version of the VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified, go to the
https://support.EMC.com and select Support. Search for VNX Installation Assistant.
IMPORTANT
The VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified auto-discovers and pre-populates certain values
based on the system and network environment of your Windows client. Ensure you verify and fill
these values in to the Value column by recording the results of the auto-discovery.
Field
Value
Comments
Gateway
DNS domain
Planning worksheets
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Planning worksheets
Field
Value
Comments
NTP server
Time Zone
Required
Passwords
root password
nasadmin (default)
nasadmin (default)
Planning worksheets
Field
Value
Comments
Optional
Email will not work without a DNS server.
Site Information:
Recipient Email Addresses
Optional
Site ID
Dial-in-Modem #
Optional
This is the local number that is used by the
service provider to dial into your system.
Licenses
CIFS (Windows)
Replicator V2
Snapsure
Required
Check the boxes of the licenses you have
purchased.
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Planning worksheets
Provision storage
You can also add additional storage and perform additional provisioning later. See the
documentation and videos available on the VNX product page on the EMC Online Support site at
https://Support.EMC.com.
Field
Value
Comments
Network Configuration
Blade name
IP Address to be assigned to the
newly-created interface
Netmask address
MTU
Optional
Default is 1500
VLAN ID
Optional
default is 0
Network Device
Network device name
Create and use new network
device
Network device settings
Device name
Ports
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Planning worksheets
Field
Value
Comments
Blade name
Export name
Allocate storage from
Export size
MB, GB, or TB
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Planning worksheets
Field
Value
Blade name
Share name
Allocate storage from
Share size
Local drive
NTP server
Blade default gateway
CIFS server domain
(Windows NT4, Windows
2000 and Windows 2003)
DNS server IPs
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Domain admin user name
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Domain admin password
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Organizational unit
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Workgroup (Standalone)
Local admin password
Interfaces
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