EMC ATA, FC manual Preface

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Preface

This manual is your primary source of information about EMC

2-Gigabit Disk-Array Enclosure (DAE2) hardware. It covers DAE2 models that use Fibre Channel disks, and DAE2-ATA models that include Advanced Technology Attachment drives.

The DAE2 is often called a disk enclosure.

Audience This guide is part of the DAE2 documentation set, and is intended for use by system administrators and others responsible for the installation, setup, and maintenance of the product.

Readers of this guide are expected to be familiar with the following topics:

Storage-system operation

Basic computer hardware safety and maintenance procedures.

Organization The information in this guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, About DAE2 Disk Enclosures, provides a descriptive overview of the disk enclosure.

Chapter 2, Installing a DAE2, describes how to set up and power up the enclosure(s) in your cabinet.

Chapter 3, Servicing a DAE2, provides instructions and procedures for recognizing and replacing failed components.

Appendix A, Technical Specifications, lists operating limits, shipping and storage requirements, and technical specifications.

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FC and ATA Models EMC 2-Gigabit Disk-Array Enclosure DAE2Copyright 2002, 2003 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved Regulatory Notices Gigabit Disk-Array Enclosure DAE2 Hardware Reference Contents Chapter Servicing a DAE2 Appendix a Technical SpecificationsFigures Figures Preface Related Documentation Conventions Used in This Guide All Storage Systems on the Operations menu Sales and Customer Service Contacts Xiii Replacing the Lithium Battery About DAE2 Disk Enclosures DAE2 IntroductionIntroduction LED 3Disk Enclosure Rear View Front Bezel MidplaneMonitoring Disk Enclosure Status in Chapter Link Control Cards LCCsDisk Modules Disk DrivesDrive Carrier 8Power Supply/System Cooling Module Power Supply/System Cooling ModulesGigabit Disk-Array Enclosure DAE2 Hardware Reference Installing a DAE2 Site Requirements RequirementsCabling RequirementsRecommendations Installing a Disk Enclosure in a CabinetSetting Up an Installed Disk Enclosure Address +Switch 2Plugging in the ac Line Cord DAE2 PRI SPE LCC B Powerup and Initialization Binding Disk Modules into RAID Groups Servicing a DAE2 Describes the LEDs visible from the front of the DAE2 Monitoring Disk Enclosure StatusLight Quantity Color Meaning Shows the status LEDs for the power/cooling modules Shows the status LEDs for the link control cards Handling FRUs Procedures Without EmergencyAn ESD Kit Precautions When Removing, Installing, or Storing FRUs Replacing or Adding a Disk Module 5Unlocking and Removing the Front Bezel Unlocking and Removing the Front BezelRemoving a Disk Module Removing a Disk Filler Module7Removing a Disk Module FC Disk Carrier Shown Installing a Disk or Filler Module8Installing a Disk or Filler Module FC Disk Carrier Shown 9Installing and Locking the Front Bezel Installing and Locking the Front BezelRemoving an LCC Replacing an LCC Module11Removing an LCC Installing an LCC12Installing an LCC Remove and store the ESD wristband 14Connecting Disk Enclosures Together with Copper Cable Replacing a Power Supply/System Cooling Module 16Removing a Power Supply/System Cooling Module 18Plugging in the Power Cord and Turning on Power Technical Specifications Ac Power Enclosure SpecificationsSize and Weight Drive TypeLCC FC-AL Interface Fibre Channel Related Standards Standards Certification and ComplianceShipping and Storage Requirements Operating LimitsGigabit Disk-Array Enclosure DAE2 Hardware Reference Index LCC Gigabit Disk-Array Enclosure DAE2 Hardware Reference Gigabit Disk-Array Enclosure DAE2 Hardware Reference