Converting an Expansion Tray to a Controller Tray

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To prepare for this service action, perform the following:

  • Enable the reserve Common Expansion Module (CEM) function.

    1. Reserve the CEM for maintenance.

    2. Enter a description of the service action (converting an expansion tray) .

    3. Select the estimated amount of time of the service action from the pull-down.

    4. Select the Reserve button.

      a) Other users will be alerted that this service action is in progress when they login.

  • Important: This procedure is disruptive to the customer.

  • Determine the final configuration and the extent of the disruption.

  • Ensure that there is No system I/O to the expansion tray being converted.

    Observe all ESD precautions.

    Removing Power to the Tray(s)

    1. If the controller tray being converted will need to be moved, use the following steps to power down the tray.

    2. From the rear, power-fan assembly "A" is located in the lower left corner of the tray and power-fan assembly "B" is located in the upper right corner of the of the tray.

      a) View the power-fan assembly location illustration.

    3. Press the power switches on the power-fan assemblies to the Off positions on the controller tray to be converted.

      a) View the power switch illustration.

    4. Remove the power cables from each power-fan assembly.

    Replacing the I/O Modules (IOM) with Controller Cards

    1. From the rear, IOM "A" is located in the upper left corner of the tray and IOM "B" is located in the lower right corner of the of the tray.

      a) View the IOM location illustration.

    2. Disconnect the expansion tray interface cables from the IOM. Ensure that all cables are labeled before removing them.

    3. To replace IOM "A" first, press the tab on the right side of the latch/handle and lift the latch/handle up at the same time to unlock the IOM and pull the the IOM out of the tray. To replace IOM "B" second, press the tab on the left side of the latch/handle and pull down on the latch/handle at the same time to unlock the IOM and pull the IOM out of the tray.

      a) View the IOM removal illustration.

    4. Unpack the controller and save all of the packing materials to return the IOM in. Use care when handling either the controller or the IOM.

    5. Record the MAC address for the new controller from the white label on the front or side of the assembly. This information will be needed in the Restoring Power to the Tray section.

    6. Insert the new controller until it connects with the midplane connector and push the latch/handle into the locked position.

    7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for replacing the remaining IOM.

    Relocating the Tray (if necessary)

    1. From the rear, remove the two screws that secure the tray to the rails in the cabinet.

      a) View removing the rear mounting screws illustration.

    2. Remove the four screws that secure the tray to the cabinet frame.

      a) View removing the front mounting screws illustration.

    3. Slide the tray out of the cabinet using two people. Use care the tray is heavy. The tray can weigh up to 95 lbs.

      a) View removing the tray illustration.

    4. Carefully lift and slide the converted tray into the new location.

    5. Secure the tray to the front of the cabinet frame with the four screws.

    6. From the rear of the cabinet, insert and tighten the two rear mounting screws.

    Connecting the Storage Arrays with the FC Expansion Cables (if necessary)

    The following examples describe how to install the copper FC expansion cables if the new controller will be connected to an expansion tray(s).

  • Cabling a 1x2 Array Configuration

    Note: Two 2-meter copper FC cables (530-3327-01) are required for this configuration.

    1. Locate the controller "A" and controller "B" expansion ports at the rear of the controller tray.

      a) Locate the IOM "A" and "B" FC-AL ports 1A (In) and 1B (Out) at the rear of the expansion tray.

      b) View the port locations illustration.

    2. Connect one FC cable from the controller "A" channel 1 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "A" port 1A of the expansion tray.

      a) Connect one FC cable from the controller "B" channel 1 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "B" port 1A of the expansion tray.

      b) View the cable connection illustration.

  • Cabling a 1x3 Array Configuration

    Note: Four 2-meter copper FC cables (530-3327-01) are required for this configuration.

    1. Locate the controller "A" and controller "B" expansion ports at the rear of the controller tray.

      a) Locate the IOM "A" and "B" FC-AL ports 1A (In) and 1B (Out) at the rear of the expansion tray.

      b) View the port locations illustration.

    2. Connect one FC cable from the controller "A" channel 1 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 1.

      a) Connect one FC cable from the controller "A" channel 2 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 2.

      b) Connect one FC cable from the controller "B" channel 1 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 2.

      c) Connect one FC cable from the controller "B" channel 2 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 2.

      d) View the cable connection illustration.

  • Adding a third expansion tray to this configuration for a 1x4 Configuration

    To add a third expansion tray to channel 1:

    1. Connect one FC cable between IOM "A" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 1 and IOM "A" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

    2. Connect one FC cable between IOM "B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 1 and the IOM "B" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

    To add a third expansion tray to channel 2:

    1. Connect one FC cable between IOM "A" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 2 and IOM "A" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

    2. Connect one FC cable between IOM " B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 2 and IOM "B" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

  • Cabling a 1x5 Array Configuration

    Note: Eight 2-meter copper FC cables (530-3327-01) are required for this configuration.

    1. Locate the controller "A" and controller "B" expansion ports at the rear of the controller tray.

      a) Locate the IOM "A" and "B" FC-AL ports 1A (In) and 1B (Out) at the rear of the expansion tray.

      b) View the port locations illustration.

    2. Connect one FC cable from the controller "A" channel 1 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 2.

      a) Connect one FC cable from the controller "A" channel 2 expansion port of the controller tray, to the IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 4.

      b) Connect one FC cable from IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 1, to IOM "A" port 1B of expansion tray 2.

      c) Connect one FC cable from IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 3, to IOM "A" port 1B of expansion tray 4.

      d) Connect one FC cable from the controller "B" channel 1 expansion port of the controller tray, to IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 1.

      e) Connect one FC cable from the controller "B" channel 2 expansion port of the controller tray, to IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 3.

      f) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "B" port 1B of expansion tray 1, to IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 2.

      g) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "B" port 1B of expansion tray 3, to IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 4.

      h) View the cable connection illustration.

  • Adding a fifth expansion tray to this configuration for a 1x6 Configuration

    1. Connect one FC cable between IOM "A" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 2 and IOM "A" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

    2. Connect one FC cable between IOM "B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 2 and IOM "B" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

    To add a third expansion tray to channel 2:

    1. Connect one FC cable between IOM "A" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 4 and IOM "A" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

    2. Connect one FC cable between IOM "B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 4 and IOM "B" expansion port 1A of the new expansion tray.

  • Cabling a 1x7 Array Configuration

    Note: Twelve 2-meter copper FC cables (530-3327-01) are required for this configuration.

    1. Locate the controller "A" and controller "B" expansion ports at the rear of the controller trays.

      a) Locate the FC-AL ports (IN and OUT) at the rear of the expansion tray.

      b) View the port locations illustration.

    2. Connect one FC cable from the controller "A" expansion port 1 of the controller tray, to the IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 3.

      a) Connect one FC cable from the controller "A" expansion port 2 of the controller tray, to the IOM "A" port 1A of expansion tray 6.

      b) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "A" expansion port 1A of expansion tray 1, to the IOM "A" port 1B of expansion tray 2.

      c) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "A" expansion port 1A of expansion tray 2, to the IOM "A" port 1B of expansion tray 3.

      d) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "A" expansion port 1A of expansion tray 4, to the IOM "A" port 1B of expansion tray 5.

      e) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "A" expansion port 1A of expansion tray 5, to the IOM "A" port 1B of expansion tray 6.

      f) Connect one FC cable from the controller "B" expansion port 1 of the controller tray, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 4.

      g) Connect one FC cable from the controller "B" expansion port 2 of the controller tray, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 1.

      h) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 1, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 2.

      j) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 2, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 3.

      k) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 4, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 5.

      l) Connect one FC cable from the IOM "B" expansion port 1B of expansion tray 5, to the IOM "B" port 1A of expansion tray 6.

      h) View the cable connection illustration.

    Connecting the Ethernet Cables (if necessary)

    1. From the rear of the controller tray, locate the Ethernet connector ports for controller "A" and controller "B".

      a) View the Ethernet cable connection illustration.

    2. Connect an Ethernet cable to each controller.

    3. Connect the other end to the site LAN.

    Connecting the Host Cables

    1. From the rear of the controller tray, locate the Host 1, 2, 3 and 4 port/channel connectors for controller "A" and controller "B".

      a) View the Host cable connection illustration.

    2. Connect a host FC cable to each controller.

    3. Connect the other end to the appropriate switch or server.

    Setting the Link Rate For Each Tray (if necessary)

    1. Locate the link rate switch at the lower right front of the tray.

      a) View the link rate switch illustration.

    2. To set the link rate switch to the correct setting for your configuration, do one of the following:

      a) To set the default link rate for the tray to 4 Gbits/second, slide the switch to the left position.

      b) To set the default link rate for the tray to 2 Gbits/second, slide the switch to the right position.

    Restoring Power to the Tray(s)

    Note: Before turning on power to the tray, make sure that the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server has been set up with the corresponding MAC address for the controller cards.

    1. If the converted tray was moved, connect the power cables to the power-fan assemblies.

    2. Press the power switches on the power-fan assemblies to the On positions for the tray(s).

    3. It will take several minutes for all of the trays to become completely ready. The trays will be ready when only the Green LEDs are on solid.

    Checking the Link Rate For Each Port

    1. Check the link rate LEDs for the host and the expansion ports located at the rear of the controller tray and the expansion tray.

      a) View the controller tray LED illustrations.

      b) View the expansion tray LED illustrations.

    Updating the Inventory

    1. Disable the reserve CEM function.

      a) Select the Release button.

    2. The new controller tray will need to be discovered to update the inventory.

      a) Discover the new tray.

      b) At the Discovery window, enter the IP address of the new array module into the "IP List" input box.

      c) Select the "Start Discovery" botton to execute the discovery.

    3. After the Discovery has completed the Agent will need to be run.

      a) Run the Agent.

      b) At the Agent Summary window, select the box under the Add Agent column for the appropriate host that the new tray is attached to.

      c) Select the "Run Agent" button to execute the Agent.

    4. After the Agent has executed, the Device Details (array module) will need to be checked to confirm the State is "Enabled" and the Status is "OK" for all of the FRUs.

      a) Review the Device Details.

      b) At the Devices window, select the appropriate name of the new array module from under the Name column.

      c) At the Device Details window, select the FRUs "jump to" at the left top of the screen or scroll down to the FRUs section.

      d) From the left column under FRUs, select each FRU type to verify that the State is "Enabled" and the Status is "OK".