Converting a Controller Tray to an Expansion Tray

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To prepare for this service action, perform the following:

  • Enable the reserve Common Raid Module (CRM) function.

    1. Reserve the CRM for maintenance.

    2. Enter a description of the service action (converting a controller 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 controller tray being converted and any trays connected to it.

    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 Controller Cards with I/O Modules (IOM)

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

      a) View the controller/IOM location illustration.

    2. Disconnect the host cables and expansion tray interface cables (if any) from the controller. Ensure that all cables are labeled before removing them.

    3. To replace controller "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 controller and pull the the controller out of the tray. To replace controller "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 controller and pull the controller out of the tray.

      a) View the controller/IOM removal illustration.

    4. Unpack the I/O module and save all of the packing materials to return the controller card in. Use care when handling either the I/O module or the controller.

    5. Record the MAC address for the new I/O module 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 I/O Module 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 controller.

    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.

      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

    The following examples describe how to install the copper FC expansion cables.

  • 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.

    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 new I/O modules.

    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.

    Updating the Inventory

    1. Disable the reserve CRM function.

      a) Select the Release button.

    2. The converted controller tray will need to be removed from the inventory.

      a) Remove the tray from the inventory.

      b) At the Devices window, select the name of the controller tray that was converted from the "Discover" column.

      c) Select the "Remove" button.

      The Agent will need to be run to update the inventory for the new configuration.

      a) Run the Agent.

      b) At the Agent Summary window, select the box under the Add Agent column for the appropriate host that the remaining trays are attached to.

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

    3. After the Agent has executed, the Device Details 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 controller 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".