About this document

This document provides instructions for installing and customizing the configuration of your IBM System Storage DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem. It also provides maintenance procedures and troubleshooting information.

Who should read this document

This document is intended for system operators and service technicians who have extensive knowledge of Fibre Channel and network technology.

How this document is organized

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” on page 1 describes the IBM System Storage DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem. This chapter includes an inventory checklist and an overview of the storage subsystem features, operating specifications, and components.

Chapter 2, “Installing the storage subsystem,” on page 31 contains information on how to install the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem in a standard rack cabinet and setting the interface options.

Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage subsystem,” on page 55 contains fibre channel and power cabling information for the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem.

Chapter 4, “Operating the storage subsystem,” on page 117 contains information on how to power on and off the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem, recover from an overheated power supply and fan unit, troubleshoot, and interpret LEDs.

Chapter 5, “Replacing components,” on page 145 contains step-by-step instructions about how to install or remove customer replaceable units (CRUs), such as Enhanced Disk Drive Modules (E-DDMs), power supply and fan units, RAID controllers, battery units, bezels, filter and filter retainer, midplane, and SFP modules.

Chapter 6, “Hardware maintenance,” on page 183 describes problems and symptoms that are specific to the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem. It also provides a parts list for the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem.

Appendix A, “Records,” on page 191 provides a table that you can use to record and update important information about your DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem, including serial number and device records.

Appendix B, “Rack mounting template,” on page 195 provides the rack mounting templates for installation of the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem. If you want to tear out the templates from the document for use during installation, use these copies of the templates.

Appendix C, “Power cords,” on page 199 lists power cord information for the

DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem.

Appendix D, “Additional DS4000 documentation,” on page 203 lists additional

DS4000 documents.

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