EqualLogic FS7500 Manuel du propriétaire
EqualLogic FS7500 Controller
Hardware Maintenance
PS Series Firmware Version 5.1
EqualLogic FS7500
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June 2011
Part Number: 110-6070 Rev. R1
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................v
Audience .......................................................................................................................................................v
Organization .................................................................................................................................................v
Technical Support and Customer Service ....................................................................................................vi
Online Services ............................................................................................................................................vi
Warranty Information ..................................................................................................................................vi
1 Basic Controller Information ...............................................................................................................1-1
FS7500 Controller Components.................................................................................................................1-1
FS7500 Controller Front Panel...................................................................................................................1-2
LCD Screen and Control Keys.............................................................................................................1-2
Drive Status Indicator LEDs................................................................................................................1-3
FS7500 Controller Back Panel ...................................................................................................................1-4
Network Status LEDs...........................................................................................................................1-6
2 Installing System Components .............................................................................................................2-1
Safety Recommendations ...........................................................................................................................2-1
Recommended Tools..................................................................................................................................2-1
Required Hardware That Is Not Supplied............................................................................................2-2
Hardware Protection...................................................................................................................................2-2
Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap.......................................................................................................2-2
Removing and Reinstalling the Controller Bezel.......................................................................................2-3
Removing the Controller Bezel............................................................................................................2-3
Attaching the Controller Bezel.............................................................................................................2-4
BPS and Power Connections......................................................................................................................2-5
Connecting a Controller to a Power Source and a BPS Power Module...............................................2-5
Network Configuration Overview..............................................................................................................2-6
Controller Network Interface Ports......................................................................................................2-6
Network Connection Requirements and Recommendations................................................................2-7
Steps for Connecting Network Cables.................................................................................................2-8
Determining the Correct Number of Network Cables .........................................................................2-8
Connecting SAN and Internal Network Cables .................................................................................2-10
Connecting the Client Network Cables..............................................................................................2-11
Managing the Controller Cables ........................................................................................................2-11
Managing Cables in a Standard Installation................................................................................2-11
Routing the Power Cables Through the Strain Relief Straps ......................................................2-12
Bundling the Network and Power Cables....................................................................................2-13
Securing the Network and Power Cable Bundles to the Rails ....................................................2-13
Steps for Managing Cables Using a Service Loop......................................................................2-15
Routing the Power Cables Through the Strain Relief Straps ......................................................2-16
Extending the Controller into Service Position...........................................................................2-16
Bundling Network and Power Cables .........................................................................................2-17
Turning On Power to a Controller............................................................................................................2-17
Powering Down the Controller.................................................................................................................2-17
3 Maintaining System Components ........................................................................................................3-1
Removing and Replacing a Controller .......................................................................................................3-1
Uninstalling the Controller from the Rack...........................................................................................3-1
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Installing the Replacement Controller .................................................................................................3-2
Attaching the Cables............................................................................................................................3-2
Turning on the Power...........................................................................................................................3-2
Obtaining the Service Tag....................................................................................................................3-2
Attach the Controller to the NAS Node Pair........................................................................................3-2
Removing and Installing a Disk Drive .......................................................................................................3-2
Disk Drive Handling Requirements.....................................................................................................3-2
Removing a Drive Blank......................................................................................................................3-3
Installing a Drive Blank.......................................................................................................................3-4
Removing a Hot-Swap Disk Drive ......................................................................................................3-5
Installing a Hot-Swap Disk Drive........................................................................................................3-6
Removing and Installing a Power Supply ..................................................................................................3-7
Removing a Power Supply...................................................................................................................3-7
Installing a Power Supply ....................................................................................................................3-8
Power Supply LED Status..........................................................................................................................3-9
4 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................4-1
Obtaining the Controller Service Tag.........................................................................................................4-1
Displaying the Service Tag..................................................................................................................4-1
5 What to Do Next.....................................................................................................................................5-1
A FS7500 Controller Technical Specifications......................................................................................A-1
FS7500 Controller Technical Specifications.............................................................................................A-1
...................................................................................................................................................................A-1
Index...................................................................................................................................................Index-1
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Preface
This manual describes how to maintain and troubleshoot the customer replaceable components of the EqualLogic
FS7500 Controller.
With the addition of the EqualLogic FS7500, Dell provides a unified view of both block storage and a high-
performance, scalable NAS (Network Attached Storage) service.
• Allows you to configure a NAS service and manage it through the EqualLogic Group Manager.
• Lets you create multiple NAS file systems in the NAS service.
• On each file system, lets you create multiple CIFS shares and NFS exports.
• Lets you use snapshots to protect file system data.
Audience
This manual is designed for the administrators responsible for installing or maintaining EqualLogic FS7500
hardware. Administrators are not required to have extensive network or storage system experience. However, it
may be useful to understand:
• Basic networking concepts
• Current network environment
• User disk storage requirements
• RAID configurations
• Disk storage management
Note: Although this manual provides examples of using an EqualLogic FS7500 in some common network
configurations, detailed information about setting up a network is beyond its scope.
Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Basic Controller Information, describes the location of the customer replaceable components in the
FS7500 controller. It also includes power on and power off information.
• Chapter 2, Installing System Components, outlines the procedures for removing and replacing components.
• Chapter 3, Maintaining System Components, describes how to replace components.
• Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, discusses ways to diagnose and fix some problems.
• Chapter 5, What to Do Next, lists additional sources of useful information about the FS7500, its hardware
components, and its software.
• Appendix A, FS7500 Controller Technical Specifications, lists specifications for the FS7500 controller.
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Technical Support and Customer Service
Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about FS Series systems. If you have an Express
Service Code, have it ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your
call more efficiently.
Contacting Dell
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and
product, and some services might not be available in your area.
For customers in the United States, call 800-945-3355.
Note: If you do not have access to an Internet connection, contact information is printed on your invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
Use the following procedure to contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:
1. Visit support.dell.com or the Dell support URL specified in information provided with the Dell product.
2. Select your locale. Use the locale menu or click on the link that specifies your country or region.
3. Select the required service. Click the “Contact Us” link, or select the Dell support service from the list of
services provided.
4. Choose your preferred method of contacting Dell support, such as e-mail or telephone.
Online Services
You can learn about Dell products and services using the following procedure:
1. Visit www.dell.com (or the URL specified in any Dell product information).
2. Use the locale menu or click on the link that specifies your country or region.
Warranty Information
The warranty information for your system is included in the shipping box. For information about registering a
warranty, visit support.dell.com/EqualLogic.
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1 Basic Controller Information
This chapter includes information about the location and basic operation of the components in a
FS7500 controller. The chapter also contains power on and off operations, and how to return failed
components.
FS7500 Controller Components
Figure 1-1 shows the FS7500 controller components. The only customer replaceable components
in the FS7500 are the bezel, the hard drives, and the power supplies. For more information about
customer replaceable components, see Chapter 2, Installing System Components.
Figure 1-1: FS7500 Controller Components
Table 1-1: FS7500 Controller Components
Number Description
1 Power supply bays (2)
2 Expansion card riser
3 DRAC card
4 Integrated storage controller card
5 Memory modules (12)
6 Processor and heat sink (2)
7 SAS backplane
8 Hard drives (6)
9 Optical drive
10 RAID battery
11 Internal SD module
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FS7500 Controller Front Panel
Figure 1-2 shows the front panel of the FS7500 Controller.
Figure 1-2: FS7500 Controller Front Panel
LCD Screen and Control Keys
The LCD screen control keys display useful information about the FS7500 Controller, including
the service tag. For more information about the service tag, refer to Chapter 4.
12 Fans (5 or 6)
Table 1-2: FS7500 Controller Front Panel Components
Number Component
1 Power button
2 USB ports
3 Video port
4 LCD screen control keys
5 LCD screen
6 Hard drives (6)
4 Retaining Screws (under latch)
Table 1-1: FS7500 Controller Components
Number Description
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Figure 1-3: LCD Screen and Control Keys
The LCD screen is backlit in blue when the system is operating normally. When the system needs
attention, the screen is backlit in amber. When the system is in standby mode, the LCD backlight
will switch off after 5 minutes of inactivity. It can be turned back on by pressing the Select button
on the LCD panel.
Drive Status Indicator LEDs
Each hard drive in the FS7500 Controller has two status indicator LEDs. One LED displays
whether the hard drive is active (powered on). The other LED displays the current operational state
of the drive. Figure 1-4 shows the location of the two LEDs, and Table 1-4 describes their
behavior.
Table 1-3: Control Key Functions
Number Description
1 Left button. Moves the cursor backward in one-step increments.
2 Select button. Selects the choice indicated by the cursor.
3 Right button. Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments. Also controls scrolling
speed.
4 System ID button. Toggles the service tag display on and off.
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Figure 1-4: Drive Status Indicator LEDs
Table 1-5shows the different LED behavior patterns of the drive status indicator LED and the
corresponding state of the hard drive.
Table 1-5: Drive Status Indicator LED States
LED Blinking Pattern Description
Blinking green, 2x per second Identifying drive or preparing for removal
Off (not lit) Drive ready for insertion or removal
Note: The drive status indicator LED remains off until all hard drives
are installed after system power is applied. Drives are not ready for
insertion or removal during this time.
Blinks green, amber, then off Drive predicted failure
Blinking amber, 4x per second Drive failed
Slow blinking green Drive rebuilding
Steady green Drive online
FS7500 Controller Back Panel
Figure 1-5 shows the back panel of the FS7500 Controller.
Table 1-4: Drive Status Indicator LEDs
Number Description
1 Drive activity indicator (green)
2 Drive status indicator (green and amber)
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