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Sun Microsystems 96257 manual Planning and System Assurance Guide, StorageTek, VTSS for VSM5, Virtual Tape Storage System

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StorageTek Planning and System Assurance GuideVTSS for VSM5 Virtual Tape Storage SystemPage Virtual Tape Storage Subsystem VTSS for VSM5Planning and System Assurance Guide 96257 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyRevision A Export Destination Control StatementDoc PN Revision History / Summary of ChangesRelease Supported Versions / Summary of Changes2 Configuration Planning ContentsRevision History / Summary of Changes 1 Planning and Implementation Overview3 Implementation Planning Virtual Tape Drive Mapping and Host Addressing Sample IOCP Gen for FICON ConfigurationFRU Identifiers Array Drive Module Status DescriptionsFigures Tables Notices Warranty NoticeClass 1 Laser Product Notice Cabling NoticeHazardous Materials Handling Product Safety StandardsStandards Conformance Electromagnetic CompatibilityKorea - This equipment complies with Korean EMC Law China - This equipment complies with CNSVCCI Compliance Statement Japanese translation plies withBCIQ EMC Law-Taiwan CNS134381. Definitions Internal Code License StatementSafety Precautions Safety / Fiber Optic / ESD PrecautionsNever Service or Adjust Equipment Alone Verify Proper Equipment GroundingPromptly Reinstall Covers and Doors Electrostatic Discharge PrecautionsMiscellaneous Safety Precautions Regularly Check and Clean ESD-Preventive EquipmentProtect Your Eyes Fiber Optic Component Handling PrecautionsHandle Fiber Optic Components Gently Prevent Contamination of Cable EndsAbout This Guide Optimizing Content For Electronic ViewingProduct Overview Intended AudienceNotational and Typographic Conventions Alert MessagesInstallation and Service Guide Ethernet Setup screenReference Documents Where to Find Additional InformationCRS100267 - VSM MVS System Administration for customers CRS100178 - VSM MVS System Administration for employeesCRS100014 - SVA9500 and VSM Installation and Maintenance VSM Engineering WebsiteColophon Global Services Field Support ToolsSE Support Tools Storage Sales CommunityOverview Planning and ImplementationFigure 1-1. System Assurance Process Flow Creating Planning Teams Planning / Readiness / Implementation Timelines 1-26 Planning and Implementation OverviewSun Confidential Internal Only 96257Table 2-1.Configuration Planning Overview Configuration PlanningFigure 2-1. VSM Quick Tool - Tool Selection Screen Defining Customer RequirementsFigure 2-2. VSM Sizer Tool VSM Sizer ToolFigure 2-3. MVC Sizer Tool MVC Sizer ToolFigure 2-4. MVC Migration Tool MVC Migration ToolFigure 2-5. CDS Sizer Tool CDS Sizer ToolVSM5-VTSS Physical Characteristics VTSS Configuration PlanningTable 2-3. VSM5-VTSS Physical Characteristics VSM5-VTSS Environmental RequirementsTable 2-4. VSM5-VTSS Model Numbers / Configurations / Capacities Model Numbers / Configurations / CapacitiesAdditional Prerequisites for FICON RTDs Prerequisites for FICON ConnectivityNative FICON Channel FC Native FICON AttachmentFigure 2-6. Native FICON Attachment Options FICON Cabling - Short-Wave vs. Long-Wave Connections FICON Data Transfer RatesTable 2-5. Single-Mode vs. Multi-Mode FICON Cabling Figure 2-7. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 4 VCF Cards VCF3 FICON Card Configuration ExamplesStorage Cluster Storage ClusterFigure 2-9. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 8 VCF Cards Figure 2-8. FICON Channel Card Configuration - 6 VCF CardsStorage Cluster Storage ClusterTable 2-6. Fibre Channel Cables - Available Lengths Fibre Channel Cables - Available LengthsDC Power Supply Voltage Ripple Specifications AC Source Power Specifications and ConnectorsTable 2-7. VSM5-VTSS AC Source Power Specifications and Connectors Table 2-8. VSM5-VTSS DC Power Supply Voltage RipplePower Requirements Table 3-1.Implementation Planning Overview Implementation Planning3-44 Implementation PlanningSun Confidential Internal Only 96257Table 4-1.Site Readiness Planning Overview Site Readiness PlanningSite Evaluation - Internal Considerations Site Evaluation - External ConsiderationsTransfering Equipment Point-to-Point Structural Dimensions and ObstructionsElevator Lifting Capacities Floor-Load RatingsEmergency Power Control Data Center SafetyFire Prevention Figure 4-1. Site Electrical Power Distribution System Site Power Distribution SystemsSystem Design Dual Independent Source Power Supplies Source Power InputTransient Electrical Noise and Power Line Disturbances Table 4-2. Source Power Requirements for VSM5 EquipmentHVAC Requirements Electrostatic DischargeFigure 4-2. Transient Electrical Grounding Plate Floor Construction Requirements Environmental Requirements and HazardsFloor Loading Requirements DANGERSite Evaluation - Internal Considerations Table 4-3. VSM5-VTSS Floor Loading SpecificationsTable 4-4. VSM5-VTSS Cabinet Superimposed Floor Loading Example Floor Loading Specifications and ReferencesRaised-Floor Lateral Stability Ratings Table 4-5. Raised Flooring Horizontal Force ChartRaised-Floor Panel Ratings 92.1Physical Space Requirements Figure 4-4. VSM5-VTSS Cabinet Dimensions for Physical Space PlanningRaised-Floor Pedestal Ratings 54.1 77.1 54.1 92.1 36.244-56 Site Readiness Planning This page is intentionally blankSun Confidential Internal Only 96257Specifications and Additional Information Figure A-1. VSM5-VTSS Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - Side Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - SideMotherboard and FRU Interconnections - Side Figure A-2. VSM5-VTSS Motherboard and FRU Interconnections - SideFigure A-3. VSM5-VTSS Power Safety Grounding Diagram - Side Power Safety Grounding Diagram - SidePower Safety Grounding Diagram - Side Figure A-4. VSM5-VTSS Power Safety Grounding Diagram - Side#16 Pigtail 6-32Figure A-5. VSM5-VTSS Power System Diagram Power System DiagramFigure A-6. VSM5-VTSS Data Paths and Interfaces Data Paths and InterfacesVShell Command Reference Fiber Optic Cable SpecificationsTable A-1. Fiber Optic Cable Specifications Table A-2. VShell Command ReferenceFigure A-7. Sample IOCP Gen for FICON Configuration Sample IOCP Gen for FICON ConfigurationTable A-3. Mapping Parameters for 256 Virtual Tape Drives VTDs Virtual Tape Drive Mapping and Host AddressingTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers FRU IdentifiersFaceplate Assembly CU MPOD TraySpecifications and Additional Information Table A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers ContinuedA-68 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Continued FRU Identifiers96257 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyTable A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers Continued Specifications and Additional InformationA-70 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyLogical Tray DC0.1 Table A-4. VSM5-VTSS FRU Identifiers ContinuedFigure A-8. Array Drive Module States and Relationships Array Drive Module Status DescriptionsAllocate FormDrive Module Status Table A-5. Array Drive Module Status DescriptionsStatus Code Meaning/DescriptionThis page is intentionally blank Specifications and Additional InformationA-74 Sun Confidential Internal OnlyFICON Channel Extension Guidelines Definition of Terms Channel Extenders Can Insert Fake I/O Errors Channel Extenders Can Cause Timing ProblemsGeneral Channel Extension Considerations Understand Channel Extension Performance LimitationsInteroperability Testing Placement of Extension EquipmentFICON Topologies stortek.com/interop/interopFigure B-1. Host-to-VTSS Channel Extension - Direct Attachment FICON Channel Extension - Sample ConfigurationsA502052 Figure B-4. VTSS-to-RTD Channel Extension - Direct AttachmentSet Buffer-to-Buffer Credits at Director Ports McData/CNT Channel Extension InteroperabilitySet Extension-Attached Director Ports to Fixed Speeds Avoiding Host Protocol Timeouts ISL Failover Is Supported Only in Shuttle ModePerformance Considerations 1. Dense wavelength division multiplexer, e.g. the McData FSP Cisco Systems Channel Extension InteroperabilityB-84 FICON Channel Extension Guidelines This page is intentionally blankSun Confidential Internal Only 96257Glossary Sun Confidential Internal Only C-8696257 Revision ACEI. Configured end item Sun Confidential Internal Only C-8896257 Revision APage Sun Confidential Internal Only C-9096257 Revision APage Sun Confidential Internal Only C-9296257 Revision APage Sun Confidential Internal Only C-9496257 Revision APage Service Delivery Platform SDP. A Sun StorageTek C-96Sun Confidential Internal Only 96257Page Sun Confidential Internal Only C-9896257 Revision AForms and Reference Notes VTSS Configuration Information Host System Configuration InformationHost Name Host Address Other Host Configuration Details VTSS Name License Key Time Zone SettingCustomer Personnel Contacts E-Mail Addresses Other Contact Information Network Administrator nameAccount Data Center Manager name Phone Numbers office / cell Phone Numbers office / cell E-Mail AddressesOther Contact Information Customer Service Manager name Other Contact Information Professional Services Mgr. nameOther Contact Information Customer Service Engineer name Sun StorageTek / QSP Personnel ContactsAccount Completed By Date Planning Worksheet 1 ofSite Readiness Planning Factors Information to Note / CommentsDelivery and Handling Factors Planning Worksheet 2 ofAccount Completed By Date Information to Note / CommentsPlanning Worksheet 3 of Safety and Fire Prevention FactorsEnvironmental Factors Account Completed By DateAC Power Factors Physical Placement FactorsPlanning Worksheet 4 of Account Completed By DateHost System and Application Software Factors Planning Worksheet 5 ofInformation To Note / Comments Remote Support FactorsAccount Software InformationAccount Hardware Information - Tape DevicesAccount Hardware Information - Switches / RoutersSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formAccount Hardware Information - SDP and Modem DevicesSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formAccount Notes / Additional InformationSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formAccount Notes / Additional InformationSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formAccount Notes / Additional InformationSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formAccount Notes / Additional InformationSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formAccount Notes / Additional InformationSun Confidential Internal Only electronic formPage HEADQUARTERS