Avere FXT 2300, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...FXT Series Installation Guide Avere Systems Inc www averesystems com Part number 0456 002 0171 Rev D electronic Part number 0456 002 0191 Rev D printed 2014 Apr 08 ...

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Page 3: ...for Product Use 13 3 1 Unpacking and Handling FXT Equipment 13 3 1 1 No User Serviceable Parts 13 3 1 2 Restricted Access 13 3 1 3 Preventing Condensation 13 3 2 Electrical Considerations 14 3 2 1 Electrical Code Compliance 14 3 2 2 Earth Grounding 14 3 2 3 AC Mains Disconnect 15 3 2 4 Power Supply Replacement 15 3 2 5 Hazardous Energy Levels 15 3 3 Racked FXT Series Nodes 16 3 4 General Precautio...

Page 4: ...y Information for the FXT 2x00 Series Node 37 A 1 Safety 37 A 2 EMC 37 A 2 1 USA FCC Notice and Caution 37 A 2 2 Canadian Notice Avis Canadien 38 A 3 Environmental 38 Appendix B Regulatory Information for the FXT 2x50 Series Node 39 B 1 Safety 39 B 2 EMC 39 B 3 USA FCC Notice and Caution 39 B 4 Environmental 40 Appendix C Regulatory Information for the FXT 3xx0 and FXT 4xx0 Series Nodes 41 C 1 Saf...

Page 5: ...n considered important but not related to personal harm or injury A note presents commentary sidelights or interesting points of information 1 2 The FXT Series Platform The FXT Series platform is a server a node that runs the Avere OS software Each node in the series contains and uses multiple types of storage media DRAM memory Hard drive data drives HDDs Solid state data drives SSDs Hybrid HDD an...

Page 6: ... Avere product Quick Start Guide How to set up and do the initial configuration of an Avere production system Daily Operations Guide How to administer the Avere OS software Release Notes Late breaking information about the Avere product Third Party Licenses Reference Licensing information for the third party software used by the Avere product ...

Page 7: ...3850 4200 4500 4800 4850 Height 3 48 inches 88 4 mm EIA Std 2U Width rack ears 19 00 inches 482 6 mm EIA Std 19 inch rack mount Width main enclosure with slide rails 17 69 inches 449 3 mm Depth rack ears to furthest rear protrusion 27 75 inches 704 9 mm Depth rack ears to furthest front protrusion with bezel 1 69 inches 42 9 mm Depth rack ears to furthest front protrusion without bezel 1 63 inches...

Page 8: ... 1 78 Apparent Power VA 584 489 397 363 363 405 473 464 387 416 374 33 Power Factor 0 97 0 97 0 95 0 93 0 93 0 95 0 95 0 95 0 93 0 95 0 955 Real Power W 567 475 376 338 338 385 449 441 360 395 356 99 Thermal Dissipation BTU Hr 1934 1619 1284 1155 1155 1314 1534 1504 1230 1347 1218 Voltage Vac 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 Frequency Hz 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Current A 2 56 2...

Page 9: ... Illustrations 5 2 3 FXT 2x00 Series Nodes Front and Rear Illustrations Figure 2 1 Front view of the FXT 2x00 Series node without bezel all FXT 2x00 Series models Figure 2 2 Rear view of the FXT 2x00 Series node with 1GbE network adapters ...

Page 10: ...6 FXT 2x00 Series Nodes Front and Rear Illustrations Figure 2 3 Rear view of the FXT 2x00 Series node with 10GbE SFP Twinax or Optical SRMM network adapters ...

Page 11: ... FXT 3xx0 or FXT 4xx0 Series Nodes Front and Rear Illustrations 7 2 4 FXT 2x50 FXT 3xx0 or FXT 4xx0 Series Nodes Front and Rear Illustrations 2 4 1 FXT 2550 Front Illustration 2 4 2 FXT 2750 Front Illustration ...

Page 12: ...8 FXT 3100 Front Illustration 2 4 3 FXT 3100 Front Illustration 2 4 4 FXT 3200 Front Illustration ...

Page 13: ...FXT 3500 Front Illustration 9 2 4 5 FXT 3500 Front Illustration 2 4 6 FXT 3800 and 3850 Front Illustrations ...

Page 14: ...10 FXT 4200 Front Illustration 2 4 7 FXT 4200 Front Illustration 2 4 8 FXT 4500 Front Illustration ...

Page 15: ...T 4800 and 4850 Front Illustrations 11 2 4 9 FXT 4800 and 4850 Front Illustrations 2 4 10 Rear view of the FXT 2x50 FXT 3xx0 and FXT 4xx0 Series models The NVRAM adapter and PCIe clamp mechanisms may vary ...

Page 16: ...erature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Operating relative humidity 8 to 90 noncondensing Non operating relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Operating elevation 0 to 3 048 m 0 to 10 000 ft Ambient temperature is specified at sea level For altitudes above sea level derate 1 0 C per 305 m or 1 8 F per 1 000 ft above sea level The maximum derated altitude is 3 050 m or 10 000 ft Non operating elevation 0 t...

Page 17: ...access location is defined as a location that can be accessed only by use of a tool lock and key or other means of security and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location Anyone entering the restricted access location or installing or replacing modules in an FXT Series node must be trained in the potential hazards associated with the FXT Series node including but not limited to ex...

Page 18: ...d installed specifically for the rack and must not rely solely on unintentional grounding connections made through FXT Series nodes and other equipment installed into the rack The Avere FXT Series node has been approved only for use with TN type earth grounding systems It has not been approved for use with IT type earth grounding systems Do not connect the node to any non TN type of earth groundin...

Page 19: ...from the node When installing a power supply unit insert the unit into the node before connecting the power cord When running on a single power supply unit the node has an increased probability of losing all power as a result of the single unit failing Always replace a failed power supply unit as soon as possible after failure 3 2 5 Hazardous Energy Levels To avoid potential injury remove all chai...

Page 20: ...neering consultant if you require assistance determining the stability of the rack for its intended purpose For single rack installations specify and install stability options such as ballast kits bolt down kits and extensible or permanent stabilizing mechanisms In multiple rack installations specify and install a multirack tie kit option If the multirack tie kit is not sufficient to guarantee sta...

Page 21: ...rson Lift Each node weighs between 58 and 66 pounds 26 3 and 29 9 kilograms and requires at least two people to lift and handle When lifting a node handle it in such a way that the weight is evenly distributed and stabilized Be sure to comply with any personal lifting limits that may be in effect for your locale 3 4 4 Battery Replacement DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLA...

Page 22: ...taller is responsible for ensuring that adequate airflow is available through the rack to effectively cool the node Environmental ambient temperature requirements apply to the area immediately around the node For a node installed into an enclosed rack or a rack with perforated doors the ambient temperature requirement applies to the area inside the rack or door immediately around the node Operatin...

Page 23: ...wing basic ESD precautions to prevent damage If possible perform any maintenance at an approved ESD safe workstation Do not unpack or install electronic modules without using a properly grounded wrist or heel strap Keep all electronic modules such as power supplies PCBs and disk drives in their original ESD protective packaging until you are ready to install them Handle all electronic modules care...

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Page 25: ...t Avere technical support the rack manufacturer or both for assistance In addition to the information provided by Avere Systems also refer to the installation and safety instructions that came with the rack unit you are using If there is any conflicting information do not proceed and immediately contact Avere Systems technical support the rack manufacturer or both for assistance The rack mounting ...

Page 26: ...e right hand assembly goes on the right side of the node as you face the front of the node 2 For each assembly separate the inner and outer rack rails as follows a Extend the rail assembly by pulling the inner rail away from the outer rail b Disconnect the inner rail from the outer rail by pressing the quick release tab c Pull the inner rail fully apart from the outer rail d Set the outer rail asi...

Page 27: ...hooks cannot be disengaged from the square holes 10 Extend the rear portion of the rail toward the rear of therack 11 Position the narrow rear face of the rail behind the rear square hole rack flange so the two black spring loaded locks are in contact with the material immediately above each desired square hole as determined in Step 2 on page 23 12 Push the rail towards the rear of the rack so the...

Page 28: ...the outer rails maintaining equal pressure on both sides 5 Verify that the node s inner rails are completely and properly engaged with the outer rack rails and that the node slides smoothly 6 Continue to slide the node into the rack until the safety latches on the inner rails engage with the outer rails Each latch emits a click when it engages 7 Verify that the safety latches operate properly by p...

Page 29: ...two pins on the left side of the bezel into the two holes located on the left side handle of the node 4 Press the bezel s latch to the left to retract the two locking pins on the right side of the bezel 5 Position the the right side of the bezel so the entire bezel is flush with the node s front panel 6 Press the latch firmly to the right until the two locking pins on the latch engage the two hole...

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Page 31: ...er connections a minimum of one per cluster node One or more IP addresses to which NFS clients can connect client facing addresses 5 2 Physical Connections Depending on the model network ports on a FXT Series node include the following Two onboard 1GbE ports One or both of the following network adapter configurations Two quad port 1GbE adapters One dual port 10GbE adapter 5 3 Connecting Network Ca...

Page 32: ...eriesnode as shown in Section 2 3 FXT 2x00 Series Nodes Front and Rear Illustrations on page 5 or Section 2 4 10 Rear view of the FXT 2x50 FXT 3xx0 and FXT 4xx0 Series models on page 11 The serial port on the front of the FXT 2x00 Series node is the COM2 port You cannot access the console by using this port 2 Use a null modem cable to connect the COM1 serial port to a terminal configured for ANSI ...

Page 33: ...Series node requires you to remove the front bezel to access the power button The power button on the FXT 2x50 Series FXT 3xx0 Series and FXT 4xx0 Series nodes is accessible regardless of the bezel installation 2 Remove the bezel by pressing the latch on the right hand side of the bezel to the left and gently pulling the bezel right to left from the node 3 Press the power button The Power LED is i...

Page 34: ...ode To power off the FXT Series node 1 Log in to the Avere Control Panel 2 Click the Settings tab then click FXT Nodes under Cluster Configuration to go to the FXT Nodes page 3 Locate the node that you want to power off from the listing of nodes and click the Power down button 4 Wait a few moments for the node to shut down Except when instructed by Avere Global Services do not use the physical Pow...

Page 35: ...ctivity LED Blinking amber System drive is being accessed N A NIC1 LED Blinking green Ethernet port e0a is active N A NIC2 LED Blinking green Ethernet port e0b is active N A Unlit Cooling system is working properly N A Blinking red Fan failure Check for a failed fan If needed replace it as described in Chapter 6 Replacing a Fan of the FXT Series Field Service Guide Overheat fan fail LED Solid red ...

Page 36: ...erating normally N A Amber Power is being supplied to the power supply unit but the FXT Series node is powered off To power on the system press the Power button Power Supply Unit LED Unlit Power is not being supplied to the power supply unit Attach power cords and verify that power is available from the power source IPMI lower LED Green IPMI port is connected N A IPMI 100MbE e7a upper LED Blinking...

Page 37: ...it Cooling system is working properly N A Blinking red once per second Fan failure Check for a failed fan If needed replace it as described in Chapter 6 Replacing a Fan of the FXT Series Field Service Guide Blinking red once every four seconds not on FXT 2x50 series Power failure Check for a failed power supply unit If needed replace it as described in Chapter 4 Replacing Power Supply Units of the...

Page 38: ...ed Drive failure Check for a failed drive If needed replace it as described in Chapter 5 Replacing Drives of the FXT Series Field Service Guide Rear Panel Green The FXT Series node is powered on and the power supply unit is operating normally N A Amber Power is being supplied to the power supply unit but the FXT Series node is powered off To power on the system press the Power button Power Supply ...

Page 39: ...tructure Not illuminated Port is connected at 10MbE If connectivity speed is lower than expected check network connections and infrastructure 1GbE e6a e6d left hand LED Blinking orange Identity problem on the port Contact Avere Global Services if the condition does not clear itself Blinking green Activity on port N A Solid green Link established on port but no activity is occurring N A 1GbE e6a e6...

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Page 41: ...Community 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class A EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2008 Immunity European Community 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 A 2 1 USA FCC Notice and Caution This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of th...

Page 42: ...an Community 2002 95 EC Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS Directive None required European Community 1907 2006 Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals REACH Directive None required European Community 2006 66 EC Batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators Battery Directive None required E...

Page 43: ... 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class A EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 Immunity European Community 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 B 3 USA FCC Notice and Caution This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reaso...

Page 44: ...mmunity 1907 2006 Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals REACH Directive None required European Community 2006 66 EC Batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators Battery Directive None required European Community 94 62 EC Packaging and packaging waste Packaging Directive None required For more information on any of these issues including end of life c...

Page 45: ... Part 2 and Part 15 Class A ANSI C63 4 2009 Verified Class A Limit Canada ICES 003 Issue 5 August 2012 CAN CSA CEI IEC CISPR 22 02 Class A Verified Class A Limit European Community 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 CE Marking Japan VCCI V 3 2012 04 VCCI Class A Notice Immunity European Community 2004 108 EC Ele...

Page 46: ... Environmental compliance Country Locale Directive Regulation Test Standard s Regulatory Marks European Community 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Crossed out wheeled bin European Community 2011 65 EC Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Recast RoHS Directive CE Marking European Community 1907 2006 Registra...

Page 47: ...f Measurement EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Information Technology Equipment Harmonics Characteristics EN 61000 3 3 2008 Information Technology Equipment Flicker Characteristics EN 55024 2010 Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement EN 50581 2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to t...

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Page 49: ... administrative password is reset to the default Contact Avere Global Services if you need the default password 3 The console displays the maintenance menu You have logged into the AvereOS maintenance menu If you are configuing a cluster for the first time use menu item 1 to configure a network port and then access https ip fxt to complete the cluster configuration Node nodename running AvereOS_ve...

Page 50: ...menu item number or type exit to log out 5 7 The node powers down The power down process can take from 60 to 120 seconds to complete Do not power the node back on after it shuts down doing so reenables the NVRAM batteries If you power the node back on you must repeat this entire procedure including disabling the NVRAM batteries before disconnecting the node and returning it to Avere Systems 8 Disc...

Page 51: ...llustration 11 G grounding earth warnings 14 I illustrations front FXT 2x00 5 FXT 2x50 7 FXT 3xx0 8 10 FXT 4xx0 10 11 illustrations rear FXT 2x00 5 FXT 2x50 FXT 3xx0 and FXT 4xx0 11 J Japanese VCCI A notice 42 L laser radiation 18 LEDs FXT 2x00 31 FXT 2x50 FXT 3xx0 and FXT 4xx0 33 lifting a node 17 N nodes attaching rails 22 installing into racks 21 lifting 17 P parts unpacking 13 perchlorate warn...

Page 52: ...48 electrical safety 41 electromagnetic compatibility 41 electrostatic 19 grounding 14 hazardous energy levels 15 perchlorate 17 rack installation 16 replacing power supply 15 ...