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1. pe 0221 L R1 WARNING avoid possible injury damage to storage system equipment and potential loss of data do not use the surplus power outlets in the storage system PDUs Never use outlets in the PDUs to power components that do not belong to the storage system or to power storage system components that reside in other cabinets Power Cord Connections 30 Storage systems arrive with all internal power cords configured and connected The AC cords connect two power supplies at the rear of the controller nodes and drive chassis to the PDUs at the bottom of the cabinet The length of the power cord is 10 feet The power cords can be routed through the lower access opening at the bottom of the cabinet or the upper access opening at the top of the cabinet Figure 16 page 30 The side panels are removable for easier cabling access Figure 16 Power Cord Routing Options Upper Access i hig Lower Access Opening 0014 L R3 Power Requirements NOTE When routing the power cords through the bottom of the 2 meter cabinet the usable cord length extends 9 5 to 10 feet away from the cabinet If routing from the top approximately 4 feet of the power cord is usable Electrical Requirements and Limitations Before physically installing an
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4. Ea 53 Turkey RoHS material content declaration 53 Ukraine RoHS material content 53 ido n WITH iets 53 4 Contents 1 System Components and Specifications This chapter provides detailed system specifications for the HP 3PAR S Class and T Class Storage systems and serves as a quick reference for other relevant specifications that are described in more detail in other chapters of this manual HP 3PAR Storage System Components HP 3PAR Storage systems are based on the HP 3PAR architecture a cluster based approach that incorporates sophisticated data management and fault tolerance technologies that can meet the storage needs of smaller sites and can easily be scaled for global organizations The HP 3PAR S Class and T Class Storage systems are housed in a 2 meter cabinet and are comprised of the following components Controller Nodes are high performance data movement engines that provide the caching capabilities and manage the flow of data in a storage system HP 3PAR Storage systems contain two four six or eight controller nodes depending on the backplane model and current system configuration HP 3PAR Storage System Backplane works in conjunction with the controller nodes to route data This passive full mesh backplane enables high bandwidth and low latency internal pathing
5. 3PAR S Class T Class Storage System Physical Planning Manual HP Part Number QL226 97055 Published September 2013 Edition 1 Abstract This manual provides information that is useful for planning and preparing for the installation of HP 3PAR S Class and T Class Storage systems Use this document in conjunction with theHP 3PAR Systems Assurance and Pre Installation Site Planning Guide that details specific system configuration and installation information for your storage system and operating site The information in this manual is intended for use by HP customers in conjunction with the advice and assistance of an HP Sales Representative or Systems Engineer for the purpose of planning an HP 3PAR Storage system installation The installation of HP 3PAR Storage systems and hardware components is to be completed by qualified technicians who are authorized by HP Authorized technicians include HP Field Engineers Value Added Resellers VARs and authorized third party field technicians Copyright 2013 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Acknowledgments Microsof
6. Figure 8 page 21 shows the recommended tile cutout specifications for storage system cabinets 20 Structural Environmental Considerations Figure 8 Tile Cutout Specifications 24 in 61 em Floor 24 x 24 in gt 61 x 61 cm 23 8 in 60 5 cm a 85in _ 21 6 cm Cabinet Rear Storage Server Cabinet 23 8 x 36 in 60 5 x 91 4 cm Power Cable Cutout 8x6in 20 3 x 15 2 cm Cabinet Cable Routing Opening uto ut 19 ul pg j 19 ul pz E Vented Floor Cabinet Front 22 Cabinet Footprint Cabinet Cabling Cutout i3 Floor Tile Cutout C Floor Tile Vented Floor Tile 0208 L R2 A WARNING prevent potential collapse loaded floor panels that have cutouts to facilitate cable routing may require additional reinforcement Anchoring Dimensions for HP 3PAR Storage Systems For some installations you may want to anchor HP 3PAR Storage systems to the floor for better stability especially in active seismic locations While HP does not supply or specifically recommend any particular anchoring solution there are several third party anchoring kits that can be procured for this purpose Figure 9 page 22 Figure 10 page 22 and Figure 11 page 22 provide the required dimensions for the base of the HP 3PAR Storage system cabinet
7. 450 15K 1 TB NL Number of drive chassis e DCI 1 64 e DC2 1 32 Energy consumption efficiency not available 0 148 Based on a host maximized system configuration using 450 GB drives Levels ratios and capacities all mixable within the same storage system 1 GB 1 000 000 000 bytes 2 A single drive chassis holds up to 40 drives 4U of space within an ElA standard rack 3 Japan Green Law statement of compliance The energy consumption efficiency value has been calculated per requirements for Category G Magnetic Disk Drive Units by dividing the power consumption measured according to the definition in the Law Concerning the Rational Use of Energy by the storage capacity defined in the Energy Conservation Law The efficiency value is based on a host maximized S800 configuration using 147GB drives 8 System Components and Specifications T400 T800 Storage System Specifications HP 3PAR T400 and T800 Storage systems accommodate up to four or eight controller nodes respectively The maximum number of supported drive chassis varies according to the number of controller nodes utilized by the system the number and type of Fibre Channel adapters that are installed and the drive chassis connection method being used Physical Specifications The following table lists system specifications for the T Class Storage systems These specifications are subject to change without noti
8. Not part of evaluated configuration in CC mode Remote Copy Ports 3490 3491 used for 2 2 2 and prior ports 3491 3492 used for 2 2 3 and 2 2 4 Unsecured port used by the Remote Copy application to transport data it does not exist on the management LAN and is only visible active on RCIP network segments HP 3PAR Remote Copy on storage system HP 3PAR Remote Copy on storage system dynamic port is allocated for sending data from the RC Service on the storage system 5988 WBEM CIM XML HTTP unsecured Network Cabling and Connectivity Used for storage system monitoring and configuration over an unsecured channel by the following component Table 16 TCP IP Port Usage Table continued Port Usage Flow of Traffic HP 3PAR CIM Server 3rd Party CIM Client lt gt HP 3PAR CIM Server Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria 5989 WBEMCIM XML HTTPS Used for storage system monitoring secured and configuration over a secured channel by the following component HP CIM Server 3rd Party CIM Client lt gt HP 3PAR CIM Server Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria NOTE If configured to do so the storage system is capable of communication with a customer defined host via UDP port 514 syslog Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria Fibre Channel Connections Fibre Channel adapters are used to con
9. Storage system verify that the operating site has the necessary electrical circuitry Each HP 3PAR Storage system will require 4 200 240 Volt 30 Amp outlets or 2 outlets if only the bottom half of the cabinet is occupied For proper redundant power protection power should be supplied from two or more power sources HP recommends the installation site conform to the electrical specifications detailed in ANSI TIA 942 2005 Annex G5 specifically e Use of K rated isolation transformers typically 480 208V 120 volt step down transformers will minimize any common mode noise between electrical ground and neutral The voltage delta between power ground and signal ground will also be reduced Isolation transformers should be located as close to the load as possible e Appropriate capacity Transient Voltage Surge Suppression TVSS devices should be installed at each level of the facility electrical distribution system Each distribution panel should have its own dedicated TVSS This multi tiered approach has proven to be effective at reducing electrical transients e installation site should have a comprehensive building ground system A properly grounded building perimeter loop should be provided and the building steel should be bonded to the system at every other column This building ground system should be directly bonded to all major power distribution equipment including all switchgear generators UPS systems transformers etc
10. Watts 76 57 BTUs hour 259 195 4 x 300 GB FC Drive Magazines Watts 60 52 BTUs hour 205 177 4 x 400 FC Drive Magazines Watts 6l 47 10 System Components and Specifications 50 GB SSD 146 GB 15K FC 300 GB 450 GB 15K FC 600 GB 1 TB NL Table 5 T Class Storage System Power Requirements continued BTUs hour 208 160 4 x 450 GB FC Drive Magazines Watts 88 57 BTUs hour 300 194 4 x 600 GB FC Drive Magazines Watts 73 65 BTUs hour 249 222 4 x 1 NL Drive Magazines Watts 47 32 BTUs hour 160 109 4 x 2 TB NL SATA Drive Magazines Watts 42 32 BTUs hour 143 SuperMicro Watts 260 SuperMicro 1370 BTUs hr BTUs hour fully populated SuperMicro Il Watts 280 Supermicro Il 955 BTUs hr BTUs hour fully populated Theoretical maximum based on branch circuit capacity Under maximum load Up to 10 drive magazines 40 drives per drive chassis NOTE All calculations in Table 5 page 10 are based on fully populated components for example a fully populated drive chassis contains 40 disks Specifications are not provided for partially populated drive chassis because different drives and magazine types have varying current requirements and can be installed in a variety of different combinations Therefore only the maximum fully loaded configuration is cited NOTE The to
11. Establishing the Proper Foundation 21 Figure 9 Front View Dimensions HP 3PAR Storage System Caster 4X Leveler Foot X NG Jl oss FRONT VIEW All Dimensions in Millimeters 0737 L R1 Figure 10 Side View Dimensions for the HP Storage System Caster 4X Leveler Foot 4X e 4 All Dimensions in Millimeters 0747 L R1 Figure 11 Bottom View Dimensions for the HP 3PAR Storage System 540 74 375 09 128 00 Leveler Foot 4X i 1 913 17 4 58927 65640 1 TT 50 80 3024 p m 113 06 60122 All Dimensions in Millimeters 0736 L R1 22 Structural Environmental Considerations Additional Flooring Recommendations Consider the following recommendations for raised floor installations The flooring should be high enough to allow under the floor routing of cables and specified airflow to system air intakes The recommended minimum floor clearance is 30 5 cm 12 in An additional 7 6 cm 3 in should be allowed for cables and connectors A floor clearance of 46 cm 18 in is recommended for new construction Additional panel support may be required to restore the structural integrity of a raised floor panel t
12. continued conformance with the recommended environmental specifications Refer to Structural Environmental Considerations page 18 for specific information concerning server room environments Adequate power is necessary for the reliable functioning of electronic equipment and for the safety of the customer s installation The customer is responsible for procuring installing and maintaining adequate power to the equipment Refer to Power Requirements page 28 for input electrical power and grounding requirements Planning for Installation The following are suggested site planning considerations to be completed prior to the delivery and installation of the selected HP 3PAR Storage system e Prepare a preliminary layout of the subsystem installation e Review the power and the heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC requirements e Order any additional support equipment indicated by the power and HVAC review e Work with the appropriate HP representative to ensure that all system units in the specified configuration and all cables of the required length have been ordered e Make a final layout of the installation and review the layout with your HP representative e Select key personnel and arrange for training with your HP representative General Planning 13 e Verify that electrical service wiring has been installed at the server s predetermined location Refer to the respective product specifications f
13. internal routing within the storage system cabinet Measure the distance between the two cabinets and add 14 feet 4 meters to determine the total length of cable required External Cable Connections Table 18 page 43 includes specific guidelines for connecting the controller nodes to the network and to host computers Refer to Supported Network Topologies page 37 for descriptions of the supported network topologies Table 18 External Controller Node Connections Connection Type Minimum Configuration Recommended Configuration Ethernet Connection from the See Supported Network Topologies page 37 Ethernet switch or hub to two controller nodes Fibre Channel Connection from a host Separate connections from host computers to each node via a switch computer to one controller with connections distributed evenly across all nodes node iSCSI Connection from a host Separate connections from host computers to each node via a switch computer to one controller with connections distributed evenly across all nodes node Maintenance None Varies according to system and network configuration Required Cables 43 1 provide redundancy and to permit online software upgrades both controller nodes in a single horizontal node pair for example nodes and 1 nodes 2 and 3 and so on must maintain connections to each host server 2 To provide redundancy and to permit online software upgrades both
14. that supersedes bus switch and even InfiniBand based architectures Drive Chassis houses the drive cages that in turn contain the drive bays Each drive bay can accommodate a single drive magazine that holds an array of four hard disk drives These are intelligent compact extremely dense storage units where each is capable of holding a large numbers of disk drives in a small rack space ElA standard rack units Fibre Channel Adapters and FC AL modules provide high speed routing of data and enable granular and potentially massive connectivity to hosts and to the drive chassis Storage System Service Processor SP provides the remote error detection and reporting capabilities that support diagnostic and maintenance activities involving HP 3PAR Storage systems In general one SP is required per storage system Figure page 6 and Figure 2 page 7 show the front and rear views of a fully populated 2M 400 3PAR cabinet with the various components installed HP 3PAR Storage System Components 5 6 Figure 1 The Front of an S Class or T Class HP 3PAR Storage System Front Fascia EU NNI yr Drive Magazines ly Drive Chassis HL Bezel 7 FC AL Controller TP Storage Server Backplane with 8 JL Controller Nodes Service Main Power Processor a VA Cords od og Por d Pod 9 Por od B Leveling Foot 0001 L R5 System Components and Spec
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16. 2 m Ambient temperature 50 104 10 40 Operating 0 3 000 ft 914 4 m 50 95 F 10 35 C 3 000 10 000 ft 914 3 048 m 40 203 40 95 C Non operating 0 40 000 ft 0 12 92 m Temperature gradient 18 F hr 10 C hr Operating 18 F hr 10 C hr Non operating Relative humidity 20 80 percent non condensing maximum gradient 10 percent per hours Maintaining the Optimal Temperature The level of cooling required for the HP 3PAR Storage systems is quite different from the air conditioning used in offices Comfort air conditioning systems are designed for the lower heat and higher moisture generated by the human body In contrast equipment has high heat output that is moisture free sensible heat In comfort systems sensible heat normally produces 60 to 70 Meeting Environmental Conditions 25 percent of the load whereas the dry heat of electronic equipment produces sensible heat ratio of over 95 percent Prior to installation verify that the operating site is equipped with a cooling system that can support all thermal emissions Use the average and maximum thermal emissions of storage system components listed in Table 14 page 26 to estimate the cooling requirements for an HP 3PAR Storage system based on a specific system configuration Proper site layout is critical to ensure the ambient temperature near the intake of the system does not rise beyond the system specifications Exceed
17. 970 165 893 6 kg 5400 5800 HP 3PAR Storage System Specifications 7 Table 1 5400 5800 Storage System Physical Specifications continued 5400 5800 Storage System Physical Specifications Capacity Specifications The following table lists system capacity and configuration details for the S Class Storage systems Table 2 5400 5800 Storage System Capacity Specifications Maximum Weight per leveling foot 492 5 Ibs 223 4 kg Maximum Load per leveling Foot 157 Ibs sq in 11 0 kg sq cm Component Weights S400 Base Configuration 731 lbs 331 6 kg S800 Base Configuration 792 lbs 359 2 kg 2 Controller Nodes fully populated 160 Ibs 72 5 kg Drive Chassis fully populated 175 lbs 79 4 kg Service Processor 28 lbs 12 7 kg Feature S400 S800 Number of controller nodes 2or4 2 4 6 or 8 Control Cache 4 16 GBs 4 32 GBs Data Cache 24 32 GBs 24 64 GBs Fibre Channel host ports four port adapters 0 64 direct connect 0 48 fabric connect 0 128 direct connect 0 96 fabric connect drives Number of drives 1 16 640 16 1 280 Raw capacity approximate 2 3 300 TB 2 3 600 TB Architectural maximum number of 3 200 6 400 RAID levels RAID 6 10 50 RAID 0 6 10 50 RAID 5 data to parity ratios 2 1 8 1 2 1 8 1 Drive capacities GB approximate 146 15K FC 300 15K FC 400 FC 450 15K FC 1 TB NL 146 15K FC 300 15K FC 400 FC
18. as well as to the telecommunications systems and lightning protection system e Installation of a UL Master Labeled lightning protection system is recommended Use the approximate current requirements for storage system components listed in Table 5 page 10 to estimate the current requirements for a specific system configurations Power Quality The quality of the input power is critical to the performance and reliability of HP 3PAR Storage systems Variations in the input power can cause a power failure or malfunction Many of the causes of transient signals and noise on commercial power lines are difficult to locate or are beyond the customer s control To reduce the impact of the irregularities some form of power conditioning may be needed Please consult your electrician for assistance Voltage and Frequency Tolerance Steady state voltage must be maintained within 10 percent of the normal rated voltage measured under load at the power input terminal of the specified server The frequency must be maintained at 50 60 HZ 1 phase 50 60 2 percent 4 percent When there is a possibility of brownouts or other marginal voltage conditions installing a voltage monitor may be advisable Voltage Spikes HP 3PAR Storage systems are tested to comply with the EN 61000 45 standard Electrical Requirements and Limitations 31 Installing lightning protection device server room power source is recommended when the following condit
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20. ce Table 3 T400 T800 Storage System Physical Specifications 2 Meter Cabinet 1400 1800 Storage System Physical Specifications Dimensions width x height x depth 23 8 x 76 4 x 36 in 60 5 x 194 1 x 91 4 cm Service Clearance 30 in 76 2 cm front and back Weight not populated 485 lbs 220 kg Maximum Weight fully populated 1 970 165 893 6 kg Maximum Weight per leveling foot 492 5 lbs 223 4 kg Maximum Load per leveling Foot 157 Ibs sq in 11 0 kg sq cm Component Weights T400 Base Configuration 731 lbs 331 6 kg T800 Base Configuration 792 lbs 359 2 kg 2 Controller Nodes fully populated 160 Ibs 72 5 kg Drive Chassis fully populated 175 165 79 4 kg Service Processor SuperMicro 10 Ibs 4 5 kg Service Processor SuperMicro Il 28 lbs 12 7 kg Capacity Specifications The following table lists system capacity and configuration details for the T Class Storage systems Table 4 400 800 Storage System Capacity Specifications Feature T400 T800 Number of controller nodes 2 4 2 4 6 or 8 8 16 GBs 8 32 GBs Data Cache 24 48 GBs 24 96 GBs Fibre Channel host ports four port 0 64 0 128 adapters Number of drives 16 640 16 1 280 Raw capacity approximate 2 3 400 TB 2 3 800 TB Architectural maximum number of 3 200 6 400 drives RAID levels RAID 6 10 50 RAID 6 10 50 RAID 5 data to pari
21. controller nodes in a single horizontal node pair for example nodes and 1 nodes 2 and 3 and so on must maintain connections to each host server e Each controller node supports one Ethernet connection to a switch or hub Separate connections from the Ethernet switch or hub to at least two controller nodes are required to support redundancy With redundancy one IP address is shared between the two connections and only one network connection is active at a time If the active network connection fails the IP address is automatically moved to the surviving network connection e minimum the storage system requires one Fibre Channel iSCSI connection from a host computer to a controller node However separate connections from each host computer to each of the controller nodes in the storage system with connections distributed evenly across all nodes are recommended e Establish direct connections from the controller nodes to the host computer or computers Table 9 page 12 shows the maximum supported Fibre Channel cable length based on the cable size and port speed Table 19 Cable Limitations for Fibre Channel Host Connectivity Cable Size Speed Cable Length Limit 62 5 micron 2 Gbps 100 meters 62 5 micron 4 Gbps 70 meters 50 micron 2 Gbps 300 meters 50 micron 4 Gbps 150 meters Internal Cable Connections For storage systems housed in single cabinets internal system Fibre Channel cab
22. d in the subsystem environmental requirements tables including transients The server must never be exposed to conditions that could cause internal condensation to occur within the subsystem The air conditioning units should have controls monitoring under the floor output that respond to 1 C 2 F and 5 percent relative humidity Humidification is normally required to replace moisture removed during the cooling process The relative humidity for a subsystem equipment room should be set at 40 percent This level is sufficient to suppress electromagnetic charge buildup and low enough to avoid the risk of corrosion and condensation To avoid air contamination from the humidifier water treatment may be necessary in areas with high mineral content Air Supply and Flow 26 The air flow capacity of the facility where the HP 3PAR Storage systems are installed needs to be sufficient to remove the heat generated by the equipment In addition the air handlers must provide the airflow volume required by the units being cooled To ensure this airflow the facility must have a positive under the floor air pressure if the facility has raised floors When conditions within the computer room are changed new units are added the computer system is moved airflow checks should be made The amount of outside composition air should be kept to the minimum needed to create a slight positive pressure within the room and should not exceed industry recommenda
23. e server s Maximum concentrations of corrosive gases and solvent vapors must also be considered Meeting Environmental Conditions 27 4 Power Requirements This chapter describes the general power requirements for the HP 3PAR Storage systems Powering HP 3PAR Storage Systems The cabinets used to house the HP 3PAR Storage system components are divided into power domains where each contains a drive cage or controller node and two dedicated power supplies Drive cages and controller nodes depend on these two power supplies located at the rear of the system to supply power from the Power Distribution Units PDUs that are located at the bottom of the cabinet Figure 13 Power Supplies Within the Power Domains Drive Chassis Power Supplies Node Power Supplies 0000 SOl S op o 0446 1 R2 HP cabinets contain four PDUs and each requires service from a dedicated single phase 200 240 VAC 200 250 VAC International 30 A 32 A International grounded electrical circuit However for optimal reliability and data accessibility HP recommends a redundant AC configuration that uses independent sources to provide a dedicated grounded electrical ci
24. egistration number or Service Agreement ID if applicable Product serial numbers Error messages Operating system type and revision level e Detailed questions Specify the type of support you are requesting HP 3PAR storage system Support request HP 3PAR StoreServ 7200 7400 and 7450 Storage StoreServ 7000 Storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 Storage systems 3PAR or 3PAR Storage HP 3PAR T Class storage systems HP 3PAR F Class storage systems HP 3PAR documentation For information about See Supported hardware and software platforms The Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge for HP Storage Products SPOCK website http www hp com storage spock Locating HP 3PAR documents The HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage site http www hp com go 3par To access HP 3PAR documents click the Support link for your product HP 3PAR storage system software Storage concepts and terminology HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage Concepts Guide Using the HP 3PAR Management Console GUI to configure HP 3PAR Management Console User s Guide and administer HP 3PAR storage systems Using the HP 3PAR CLI to configure and administer storage HP 3PAR Command Line Interface Administrator s systems Manual CLI commands HP 3PAR Command Line Interface Reference Analyzing system performance HP 3PAR System Reporter Software User s Guide Installing and maintaining the Host Explorer agent in order HP 3PAR Host Expl
25. ems have circuit breakers located at both the front and rear of the system It is necessary to maintain access to both the front and rear circuit breakers Table 12 Recommended Access Areas for 3PAR Cabinets Cabinet Surface Access Area During Operation Front 36 in 91 4 cm Rear 30 in 76 2 cm Left and right sides None NOTE HP cabinets do not require side access during operation However during installation it is a good practice to allow 3 ft 91 4 cm on one side of the cabinet in case it becomes necessary to remove a side panel For instance access through a side panel may be required for overhead power cable routing Meeting Environmental Conditions For the HP 3PAR Storage systems it is recommended that you maintain a controlled environment requiring a high degree of cleanliness close control of temperature and humidity and infrequent personnel access HP also recommends the installation site meet the specifications detailed in GR 63 CORE for office vibration A CAUTION The storage system operating environment must be free from continuous vibration and from dust and other environmental contaminants In addition the operating site must comply with the following environmental specifications Table 6 page 11 Table 13 Environmental Specifications for HP 3PAR Storage systems Specification Value Altitude Operating 0 10 000 ft 3 048 m Non operating 0 40 000 ft 12 19
26. er planning will help provide for a more efficient installation and greater reliability availability and serviceability Customer Responsibilities When planning and preparing for the installation of HP 3PAR Storage systems at a customer site the customer assumes the following responsibilities e Providing suitable space for unpacking installing and operating the servers e Maintaining the proper environmental conditions for the servers e Providing adequate power facilities for the servers e Supplying the network connections and external cabling required by the servers e Enabling the appropriate HP remote support strategy The customer is responsible for providing a suitable space and environment for the installation of the HP 3PAR Storage systems All pre installation activities should be scheduled and completed before the equipment is delivered Electronic equipment has special packing for shipping and receives special handling during transportation the manufacturing environment and packing for shipping are the responsibilities of 3PAR It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that space is available for unpacking and installing the new equipment upon delivery For optimal performance at a specific location HP 3PAR Storage systems require controlled environmental conditions that can best be facilitated through raised flooring and under floor air conditioning It is the customer s responsibility to monitor this environment to ensure
27. essor and InForm Management Console Access E i E ETN CEREN Firewall LI Li Dedicated Private Network Segment Internal Customer Network 0205 L R6 A private topology requires e static IP address for the storage system e Ethernet connections from the storage system to a private network segment e Ethernet connection from the SP to the private network segment e At least one management station on the private network segment 38 Network Cabling and Connectivity station to communicate with the SP NOTE It is strongly recommended that the private network segment also have a management This configuration does not permit the SP to communicate with the remote support center TCP IP Port Assignments Table 16 page 39 describes the TCP IP port assignments for communication between various components Table 16 TCP IP Port Usage Table Port 22 The Secure Shell SSH Protocol Usage Used for storage system monitoring and configuration through SSH connections by the following components HP 3PAR Service Processor HP 3PAR InForm CLI Client Flow of Traffic HP 3PAR Service Processor SSH Client gt HP 3PAR Storage System 3rd Party SSH Client lt gt HP 3PAR Service Processor 3rd Party SSH Client lt gt HP 3PAR CLI Client 80 World Wide Web Used by the following component to HTTP commu
28. gt storage system Event Service 5782 HP 3PAR Management Service unsecured 5783 HP 3PAR Management Service with SSL secured Used for storage system monitoring and configuration over an unsecured channel by the following components e HP 3PAR InForm Management Console e HP 3PAR InForm CLI e HP 3PAR Recovery Manager HP 3PAR System Reporter e HP 3PAR Service Processor Port 2540 used prior to 2 2 4 Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria Used for storage system monitoring and configuration over a secured channel by the following components HP 3PAR InForm Management Console e HP 3PAR InForm e HP 3PAR Recovery Manager HP 3PAR System Reporter Port 2550 was used prior to 2 2 4 HP 3PAR IMC lt gt HP 3PAR CLI Server HP lt gt HP 3PAR Server Recovery Manager lt gt HP 3PAR CLI Server HP 3PAR System Reporter HP CLI Server Service Processor HP CLI Server HP IMC lt gt HP CLI Server HP 3PAR CLI lt gt HP 3PAR CLI Server Recovery Manager lt gt HP 3PAR CLI Server HP 3PAR System Reporter lt gt HP 3PAR CLI Server HP 3PAR Service Processor gt HP 3PAR CLI Server 5785 HP 3PAR InForm Remote Copy Used by the Remote Copy service to receive remote replication storage data sent by the Remote Copy service from another storage system Storage Array
29. hannel cables that connect the storage system to the customer network or hosts approximately 7 feet 2 meters of each cable must be reserved for internal routing within the storage system cabinet Service Processor Connections The SP provides support for on site diagnostic and maintenance activities for HP 3PAR Storage systems hardware and software maintenance It can also be used to provide remote monitoring and support The SP is not a part of the evaluated Common Criteria configuration Refer to the HP 3PAR InForm OS Common Criteria Administrator s Reference for additional information Connecting the Service Processor The SP uses customer supplied connections as outlined in Supported Network Topologies page 37 Table 21 page 46 provides general guidelines for completing these external connections Cable Routing Options 45 Table 21 SP Connections Ethernet For SP connection from the RJ 45 connector in the ETH port at the rear of the SP to an Ethernet hub or switch Figure 24 page 45 or Modem optional Connection from the line serial port at the rear of the SP to an RJ 11 modular telephone outlet 46 Network Cabling and Connectivity 6 Support and Other Resources Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information see the HP support website http www hp com support Before contacting HP collect the following information e model names and numbers e Technical support r
30. hat has been cut for air opening cable entry and so on Raised floors without stringers may also require lateral support to prevent floor tile movement The finished floor to ceiling height should be a minimum of 2 44 meters 8 feet The sub floor must have adequate drainage to prevent flooding and trapping of water beneath the raised floor Cement should be sealed to prevent the formation of particulates To avoid an electrical hazard when using a metallic floor no metal or conductive material should be exposed to the walking surface Sharp edges must be eliminated on all floor cutouts where cables pass For wood or similar core material all cut edges must be covered with metal or plastic clips or grommets so that none of the core is exposed see NFPA 75 requirements Asphalt tiles are not recommended because they produce dust that may cause equipment maltunction Carpeting is not recommended because it produces and holds dust and can contribute to the buildup of electrostatic charges on people and equipment Most raised floors are composed of 60 cm International Metric or 24 in Domestic American Standard square floor tiles The maximum panel size should not exceed 60 by 90 cm International Metric or 24 by 36 in Domestic American Standard The panels should have a flame spread rating of 15 or better when tested according to the American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM Standard E 84 Provide a conductive path to gro
31. ifications Figure 2 The Rear View of an S Class or T Class HP Storage System 9 559 ES Drive Cage Power Supplies x 2 o gd VAA T 1 z 1 3 Controller Node a m Power Supplies Battery Backup Units BBUs 086 Power Distribution Units PDUs 0212 L R2 S400 S800 HP 3PAR Storage System Specifications HP 3PAR S400 and S800 Storage systems accommodate up to four or eight controller nodes respectively The maximum number of supported drive chassis varies according to the number of controller nodes utilized by the system the number and type of Fibre Channel adapters that are installed and the drive chassis connection method being used Physical Specifications The following table lists system specifications for the S Class HP 3PAR Storage systems These specifications are subject to change without notice Table 1 5400 5800 Storage System Physical Specifications 5400 5800 Storage System Physical Specifications 2 Meter Cabinet 23 8 x 76 4 x 36 in 30 in 76 2 cm front and back Weight not populated 485 lbs Dimensions width x height x depth 60 5 x 194 1 x 91 4 cm Service Clearance Maximum Weight fully populated 1
32. ing decomposing building materials including floor tiles fabrics sheetrock insulation and acoustical tiles e Pollutants generated by any servicing performed and around the computer room e Paper chaff dust and toners from printers within the computer room e Processing chemicals from reproduction equipment such as microfiche processors In electronic equipment contaminants cause connector contact and motor bearing degradation They also cause electrical leakage shorting paths between integrated circuit leads and between printed wiring traces on printed circuit boards Air supplied to and circulated within the server room and under the floor plenums should ideally pass through mechanical or electrostatic filters HVAC ducts and plenums and sub floor areas including cable raceway openings where used should be kept clean All unused cables hardware and debris should be removed from the under the floor area to avoid becoming dust dirt traps or potential sources of rust During major changes in the server room environment special considerations must be taken into account whenever any drilling sawing welding brazing etc is performed Precautions must be taken to prevent material particles concrete or metal particles etc from becoming airborne HP 3PAR Storage systems should be powered down during construction that requires any drilling sawing welding brazing etc In addition all debris must be removed before powering up th
33. ing the maximum ambient temperature for any period negatively affects the system s reliability and performance and continued operation for extended periods under such conditions might actually cause the system to shut down CAUTION Heated air from nearby equipment should not exhaust into the front of the HP Storage system Table 14 Thermal Emissions of Storage System Components Component Fully Populated Controller node pair Average Thermal Emissions 2 164 BTU hr 545 3 Kcal hr Maximum Thermal Emissions 3 004 BTU hr 757 Kcal hr Drive chassis single 3 657 BTU hr 921 6 Kcal hr 4 973 BTU hr 1 253 2 Kcal hr Drive chassis pair 7 314 BTU hr 1 843 2 Kcal hr 9946 BTU hr 2 506 4 Kcal hr 1 Controller nodes can only be installed in pairs HP 3PAR Storage systems require a minimum of two drive chassis however additional drive chassis can be installed individually HP 3PAR Storage systems can tolerate temperature and humidity fluctuations if the specified guidelines are understood and followed Exposure to conditions outside the specified ranges may damage the system or its components Before a system is powered on the air entering the subsystem must be clean and within the ranges specified for temperatures and humidity The room humidity must be kept sufficiently low to prevent condensation on or within the subsystem and must never exceed the limit specifie
34. ing the storage systems and reserving room for service access Cabinet Shipping Container Measurements for the shipping container are as follows e Cabinet crate one per cabinet Height 83 inches 210 8 cm x Width 42 in 106 7 cm x Depth 51 in 129 5 cm e Open ramp length 76 inches 193 cm e Approximate shipping weight 2000 Ib 907 kg The following illustration shows the front view of the shipping container 1 For systems shipped internationally and for systems with fewer than sixteen drive magazines The magazines are shipped in boxes and each box contains three magazines Shipping and Acclimatization Requirements 15 Figure 4 Front View of the Cabinet Shipping Container Front 0625 1 The equipment is removed from the front of the container by pulling on two straps that wrap around the cabinet The following illustration shows the front view of the container with the ramp down and the straps exposed 16 General Site Planning Figure 5 Front View of the Container with Ramp Down Straps 0624 L R1 Acclimatization HP 3PAR Storage systems shipped or stored at extreme temperatures may require time to adjust to operating temperatures before starting up The maximum acceptable rate of temperature change for a non operating system is 18 F hr 10 C hr The storage system requires time to acclimatize to new environmental conditions bef
35. ions exist e primary power is supplied by an overhead power service e utility company installs lightning protectors on the primary power source e The area is subject to electrical storms or an equivalent type of power surge Electrostatic Discharge HP 3PAR Storage systems are susceptible to failure due to electrostatic discharge ESD Electrostatic charges can accumulate on people and furniture because of direct contact with floor coverings or movement while in contact with furniture coverings Discharge of static electricity to a metal surface on server cabinets can interfere with the system s operation and cause discomfort to anyone who comes in contact with it Some factors that contribute to electrostatic discharge are e Highresistance floor covering e Carpeting without anti static properties e low humidity less than 20 HP 3PAR Storage systems are tested to comply with the EN 61000 45 standard Branch Circuits The individual panel branch circuits should be protected by suitable circuit breakers properly rated according to manvfacturer specifications and applicable codes Each circuit breaker should be labeled to identify the branch circuit it is controlling The receptacle should also be labeled Plan on a circuit breaker maximum of 30 A per PDU de rated to 24 A Emergency Power Control As a safety precaution you might consider providing emergency power off controls for disconnecting the main service wi
36. ir conditioners This formation facilitates an unobstructed flow of heated air down the aisles to the air conditioner return ducts Heated air must not be forced to travel over or between the cabinets to get to the air conditioner return ducts Doing so could heat the air in the cold aisles Ensure that any free standing equipment does not allow oir to flow between the hot and cold aisles A cold aisle has perforated floor tiles or grates that enable cold air to rise from the raised floor whereas the hot aisle has no tiles or grates so that hot air and cold air do not mix Seal cable cutouts in both hot aisles and cold aisles to increase under the floor pressure and to eliminate cold or hot air redirection To further optimize the airflow in hot and cold aisles install blanking panels at the front of all unused cabinet spaces so that hot air does not recirculate to the system s cold air inlet Providing for Service Access 24 HP 3PAR Storage systems are housed in 2M 400 cabinets that measure 76 4 in 194 cm x 23 8 in 60 5 cm x 36 in 91 4 cm Cabinets feature locking rear doors and removable side panels and fascias to improve access while installing cabling and servicing components When establishing an operating site for an HP 3PAR Storage system provide for adequate access to cabinets by following the access area recommendations in Table 12 page 25 Structural Environmental Considerations NOTE The 5800 and T800 Storage syst
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38. ling is complete upon arrival For multiple cabinet configurations the installation technician completes connections between the controller node cabinet and the drive chassis cabinet or cabinets NOTE For important exceptions to the cabling rules and guidelines described in this section see the HP 3PAR InForm OS Administrator s Guide The following table Table 8 page 12 shows the typical HP Fibre Channel cable lengths required for a given type of connection Table 20 Fibre Channel Cable Usage Guidelines Cable Length Used for 2m drive chassis to controller node connections in the same side of the same cabinet for example an even numbered drive cage to an even numbered node 4m drive chassis to controller node connections across the same cabinet for example an even numbered drive cage to an odd numbered node 10 cabling between cabinets Always round up to the nearest size 50m 100m 44 Network Cabling and Connectivity Cable Routing Options Storage system cabinets have both upper and lower access openings available for Fibre Channel cable routing Figure 24 page 45 It is also possible to route network cables and main power cords through specially designated upper and lower openings in the cabinet Figure 24 Bringing Cables Into the Cabinets Through Access Openings Upper Access a Lower Access __ Opening 0016 L R2 NOTE For GbE iSCSI and Fibre C
39. nches 210 8 cm x Width 42 in 106 7 cm x Depth 51 in 129 5 cm Approximate shipping weight 1172 lb 531 6 kg e Drive magazine container one 16 drive magazines 38 in 96 5 cm x 34 in 86 4 cm x 28 inc 71 cm Approximate shipping weight 78 lb 35 kg When the equipment arrives you must make sure that there is enough room to unload and unpack the server The specific amount of space you will need to unpack the server is based on the dimensions of the container the ramp and the room required to access the server so that it can be moved to its placement destination You will need to reserve enough space to accommodate the crate the ramp and the Storage System as depicted in the following illustration Figure 3 Total Area Required for Unpacking a storage system gt Extra room approximate 2 3 ft required to access rear hatch on Type 1 containers Shipping InServ Storage Container BPA 8 A 36 pu The specific amount of space you will need to unpack the server is based on the dimensions of the container the ramp and the room required to access the server so that it can be moved to its placement destination See and Cabinet Shipping Container page 15 for calculating the specific dimensions of the shipping crate NOTE See Structural Environmental Considerations page 18 Providing for Service Access page 24 for more information on plac
40. nect to the customer FC switch and or hosts and connect controller nodes to drive chassis within the system The number of ports available for the host connection will vary based on the configuration Depending on the number of controller nodes in the system the type of Fibre Channel adapters installed and the method of drive chassis connection being used a storage system can support a maximum of 32 drive chassis Controller nodes can hold a maximum of six adapters Figure 22 page 42 for the S Class and Figure 23 page 42 for the T Class NOTE Ethernet Port EO is also used for the management interface connection Fibre Channel Connections 41 Figure 22 S Class Controller Node Fibre Channel Ports Dual Port Adapters Vo Lo 09099605060509000900050598090009 5 500009000000000000000000000500 SSSR ESR OXOX ceo L3 IL 1011505959505 OS a ree eer XX 09690263 OnO 2 056505006 SO O O 5696868 ool loo Joo OGO3999o oo Joo oo joo joo joo n UN Ue pamm iio l e 1 5 a ea rae PCI Slots Fibre Channel Ports O 0220 L Rt Figure 23 T Class Controller Node Fibre Channel Ports Dual Port Adapters Maintenance Port CO Ethernet Ethernet PCI Slots Port EO P
41. nicate using the HTTP protocol HP 3PAR Service Processor gt HP 3PAR Service Processor WWW Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria 161 SNMP Used for storage system monitoring and configuration by third party SNMP Manager applications by the following component e HP 3PAR SNMP Agent Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria 3rd Party SNMP Manager HP 3PAR SNMP agent 162 SNMPTRAP Used by the HP 3PAR SNMP agent to send unsolicited alerts as SNMPv2c traps for 3rd party SNMP Manager applications by the following components e HP 3PAR SNMP Agent Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria 3rd Party SNMP Manager HP HP 3PAR SNMP agent 427 Service Location Protocol SLP Used by the HP 3PAR API to provide CIM Server location information by the following component e HP 3PAR CIM Server Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria 3rd Party CIM Client lt gt HP 3PAR CIM Server TCP IP Port Assignments 39 40 Table 16 TCP IP Port Usage Table continued Port 5781 HP 3PAR Event Reporting Service Usage Passes unsolicited events from the storage system and is used by the following component e HP 3PAR Service Processor This port was used for IMC events prior to OS version 2 3 1 Not part of an evaluated configuration for Common Criteria Flow of Traffic Service Processor lt
42. nt workstation SP and network information e Description of the customer environment e Volume and RAID level planning information e Customer training project plan e Additional notes and comments regarding installation e Current support matrix e System technical specifications e Systems Acceptance Certificate e Customer Services installation checklist Common Criteria Evaluated Configurations The HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 Storage systems using HP 3PAR OS 3 1 2 MU1 have been evaluated to conform to Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2 when configured accordingly For more information about the Common Criteria and the specific of the evaluated configuration see the HP 3PAR OS Common Criteria Administrator s Reference Shipping and Acclimatization Requirements Safe transport of HP 3PAR Storage systems requires the appropriate shipping containers A separate crate holds each storage system cabinet while drive magazine shipping containers hold a maximum of thirty drive magazines each Shipping Requirements A separate shipping container holds each storage system cabinet while drive magazine shipping containers hold a maximum of 16 drive magazines each Customers should examine the delivered 14 General Site Planning package obvious damage or signs of tampering and notify both and the carrier of any issues Shipping container measurements are as follows e Cabinet crate one per 2M rack cabinet Height 83 i
43. nvironments with raised flooring NOTE This section considers a standard raised floor construction that consists of the following 24 in 61 cm square or 24 in 61 cm X 36 in 91 5 cm panels steel or aluminum stringers and pedestal supports attached to an underlying concrete slab or steel deck Prior to installation verify the raised floor at the operating site meets the specifications described in Table 10 page 19 Structural Environmental Considerations Table 10 Raised Floor Specifications Specification Flatness tolerance Per 10 ft 3 m span Value Less than 0 06 in 1 5 mm Overall Less than O 10 in 2 5 mm Deflection Dynamic Less than 0 15 in 3 8 mm Permanent Less than 0 02 in 0 5 mm Pedestal assembly load Axial Side At least 5 000 Ib 2 268 At least 30 ft lb 40 7 N m Placing each storage system cabinet across two floor tiles is strongly recommended It is also strongly recommended that a vented floor tile be placed in front of each cabinet Figure 6 page 19 shows two storage systems side by side each resting across two floor tiles Figure 6 Adjacent Cabinets Placed Across Two Floor Panels Each Recommended Vented Tiles 0206 L R1 When necessary a storage system can also rest across four floor tiles with two adjacent storage systems resting partially on the same tiles so that they use a total of six tiles as shown in Figu
44. o not belong to the storage system or to power storage system components that reside in other cabinets To support redundant power e power supplies in each power domain must connect to separate PDUs e Each PDU in the system must connect to an independent AC circuit Figure 19 page 35 and Table 15 page 35 contain information about power cord connections for S800 and T800 storage systems with PDUs placed back to back to take up only 20 of cabinet space rather than the standard 40 of space NOTE Redundant Power Configuration Diagram S800 and T800 page 35 applies only to the 5800 and T800 configurations with front and rear PDUs Power Requirements Figure 19 Redundant Power Configuration Diagram S800 and T800 Power Bank 2 Power Bank 1 Power Bank 2 Power Bank 1 0202 L R1 Table 15 Redundant Power Configuration 5800 and T800 PDU Number Power Bank AC Cord 0 1 O L1 L 0 2 2R 3 R 1 1 21 31 1 2 O R 1 R 2 1 5 6 2 2 7 L 8 L Redundant Power 35 Table 15 Redundant Power Configuration S800 and T800 continued 3 1 7 R 8 R 3 2 5 L 6 L 36 Power Requirements 5 Network Cabling and Connectivity This chapter provides information about determining the best network configuration for the HP 3PAR Storage systems being installed at your site necessary connections and cable routing options NOTE information that follows assumes an es
45. or detailed requirements e Verify of any additional support equipment is properly installed and operational At installation time the HP representative will supervise the delivery and unpacking of the equipment The representative must also review the crate with the customer to check that the shipping crates have not been tampered with When unpacking the equipment verify the shipment is correct and all equipment was delivered Refer to the packing slip and the SKUs with the shipment NOTE part of the installation from unloading the crated server from the delivery vehicle to unpacking and placement should be performed without the supervision of a HP representative This is a fundamental requirement for the safety of both the equipment and personnel Preparing a Pre Installation Site Planning Guide Prior to installation the customer will complete a systems planning document such as the HP 3PAR Systems Assurance and Pre Site Planning Guide in cooperation with the local HP Sales Representative or HP Systems Engineer The systems planning guide is a working document that contains the following information e Contact information for customer personnel and for HP technical sales support and service personnel e Implementation project plan e Configuration information for the HP Storage system to be installed including system configuration diagrams e Shipping and delivery details and requirements e Manageme
46. ore being powered on During that time it is possible to proceed with the physical installation of the storage system however the storage system may need at least 24 hours to acclimatize to a new environment prior to completing the full system installation If condensation is present even after the 24 hour acclimatization period it is necessary to wait until all condensation has evaporated before completing the power on sequence Shipping and Acclimatization Requirements 17 3 Structural Environmental Considerations You should consider the following when choosing or designing your facilities for HP 3PAR Storage systems e Equipment location and layout that allows efficient use easy maintenance and future expansion e Facility construction that provides a suitable operating environment sufficient power and adequate protection from fire contamination or other hazards e Suitable temperatures and appropriate air quality that is free from environmental contaminants The customer is responsible for maintaining the room environment according to the recommended specifications Environmental conditions for the room and under the floor must be maintained within the acceptable limits to prevent any adverse impact on performance and reliability The installation environment should be monitored on a regular basis to ensure continued conformance to recommended environmental specifications The customer may request assistance from a HP represen
47. orer User s Guide to manage host configuration and connectivity information Creating applications compliant with the Common Information HP Programming Reference Model CIM to manage HP 3PAR storage systems Contacting 47 48 For information about Migrating data from one HP 3PAR storage system to another See 3PAR to 3PAR Storage Peer Motion Guide Configuring the Secure Service Custodian server in order to monitor and control HP 3PAR storage systems HP 3PAR Secure Service Custodian Configuration Utility Reference Using the CLI to configure and manage HP 3PAR Remote Copy HP 3PAR Remote Copy Software User s Guide Updating HP 3PAR operating systems HP 3PAR Upgrade Pre Planning Guide Identifying storage system components troubleshooting information and detailed alert information HP 3PAR F Class T Class and StoreServ 10000 Storage Troubleshooting Guide Installing configuring and maintaining the HP 3PAR Policy Server HP 3PAR Policy Server Installation and Setup Guide HP 3PAR Policy Server Administration Guide Support and Other Resources For information about See Planning for HP 3PAR storage system setup Hardware specifications installation considerations power re quirements networking options and cabling information for HP 3PAR storage systems HP 3PAR 7200 7400 and 7450 storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ 7
48. ork NOTE The SP is often unused or powered off in the CC mode configuration In some instances the SP is only active for maintenance operations and software updates Shared Network With shared network topology the storage system and SP share the internal customer network Figure 20 page 38 Planning Network Access 37 Figure 20 Storage System and SP the Customer Network Shared Topology Ethernet Connection Fibre Channel iSCSI Connection Storage System Management Workstation Service Processor CLI and InForm Management Console Access Internal Customer Network 0203 L R6 A shared topology requires e static IP address and system name for the storage system e Ethernet connections from a switch or hub to the storage system controller nodes e static IP address for the SP e Ethernet connection from a switch or hub to the SP e At least one management station on the network segment Private Network With private network topology the storage system and the SP sit on the same private network segment on the customer local area network All management workstations used to administer the system must also sit on the same private network segment Figure 21 page 38 Figure 21 Storage System and SP on a Private Segment Private Topology Ethernet Connection Storage System Fibre Channel iSCSI Connection Management Workstation Host Service Proc
49. ort E1 0590 L R1 42 Network Cabling and Connectivity Fibre Channel adapters can have either two ports dual port adapters or four ports quad port adapters Required Cables The quantities and lengths of the cables required for storage system installation vary according to the specific storage system and network configuration Fibre Channel cables are used externally to connect the controller node to the customer switch or host in the case of a directly connected host Fibre Channel cables are used internally to connect the controller node to the drive chassis inter cabinet or cabinet to cabinet The Fibre Channel cables provided by HP have a custom strain relief feature to help maintain the proper bend radius of the cables For this reason 3PAR requires that you use only Fibre Channel cables provided by HP However HP does not provide any networking cables or equipment such as Ethernet and modem cables Table 7 page 12 identifies the types of cables commonly required for storage system installation Table 17 Required Cables Cable Type Outside Diameter Connector Type Ethernet Category 5 3 cables Standard RJ 45 minimum with 2 static IPs Multi mode Fibre Channel 1 6 mm or LC SC iSCSI Standard Cat 5 Cat 5e Cat 6 copper 1 Gb sec NOTE For Ethernet and Fibre Channel cables that connect the storage system to the network and hosts reserve approximately 7 feet 2 meters of each cable for
50. rcuit to each PDU as shown in the following configuration 28 Power Requirements Customer Power J 3PAR PDU 0 3PAR PDU 1 lt Customer Power 1B Customer Power 2A 3PAR PDU 2 3PAR PDU 3 4 b Customer Power 0732 L R1 NOTE storage system cabinet does not have components installed in the top four bays bays 0 3 or the highest 16U of the cabinet the two upper PDUs PDU O and PDU 1 are not used to power the system and need not be connected Redundant power is still supplied to the lower bays in the cabinet through PDU 2 and PDU 3 Storage server PDUs are equipped with NEMA 16 30 or IEC 60309 connectors depending on the region International PDUs are equipped with IEC 60309 2P E 3 wire 2 Pole Earth Ground connectors The appropriate receptacles or adapters are necessary at the operating site to accommodate these connectors Power Distribution Units PDUs For each cabinet the four Power Distribution Units PDUs occupy the lowest chassis bay in the cabinet Figure Figure 14 page 29 illustrates the four PDUs at the bottom of a 3PAR cabinet Figure 14 Power Distribution Units TT E d a m L e T EcL 0216 L R2 Each PDU has two power banks each with a separate circuit breaker to be used exclusively for storage system components Figure 15 page 30 Powering HP 3PAR Storage Systems 29 Figure 15 Power Banks in the PDU
51. re 7 page 19 Again it is strongly recommended to have vented tiles in the front Figure 7 Storage Systems Resting Partially on the Same Floor Panels Vented Tiles 0207 L R1 Establishing the Proper Foundation 19 However before placing a cabinet on floor tiles shared with other cabinets or equipment first verify that the floor panels can tolerate the weight and pressure loads Maximum weight and pressure loads for storage systems are provided in Table 11 page 20 When placing cabinets with their weight shared by the same panels as shown in Figure 7 page 19 verity that each panel can tolerate the maximum weight per panel calculated as follows weight cabinet x weight cabinet y 2 where cabinet x and cabinet y are cabinets or equipment resting partially on the same floor panel Weight and Pressure Loads Depending on the configuration HP 3PAR Storage system can weigh up to 2 000 Ib 907 kg Table page 20 provides maximum weights and pressure loads per leveling foot for HP cabinets Use these values to approximate the structural support required by a storage system cabinet Table 11 Maximum Weights and Pressure Loads Cabinet Size Maximum Weight Maximum Weight Per Maximum Load Per Leveling Leveling Foot Foot 2M 40U 2 000 lb 500 b 157 Ib sq in 907 2 kg 226 8 kg 11 0 kg sq cm NOTE table uses nominal numbers to simplify calculations Tile Cutout Specifications
52. re to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data NOTE Provides additional information Required Indicates that a procedure must be followed as directed in order to achieve a functional and supported implementation based on testing at HP HP 3PAR branding information e server previously referred to as the InServ is now referred to as the HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage system e operating system previously referred to as the InForm OS is now referred to as the 3PAR OS e user interface previously referred to as the InForm Management Console IMC is now referred to as the HP 3PAR Management Console e products previously referred to as products are now referred to as HP products Typographic conventions 51 7 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs To help us improve the documentation send any errors suggestions or comments to Documentation Feedback docsfeedback hp com Include the document title and part number version number or the URL when submitting your feedback 52 Documentation feedback A Regulatory information For important safety environmental and regulatory information see Safety and Compliance Information for Server Storage Power Networking and Rack Products available at http www hp com support Safety Compliance EnterpriseProducts Turkey RoHS m
53. ring that supplies the HP 3PAR Storage systems Install these controls at a convenient place for the operators and next to the main exit doors of the room after checking local electrical codes for further guidelines Redundant Power 32 HP 3PAR Storage systems with HP cabinets support redundant power within the system through the use of redundant PDUs and redundant power supplies As shown in Figure 17 page 33 and Figure 18 page 34 power domains within the storage system are distributed between the upper and lower halves of the cabinet Power Requirements Figure 17 Front View of the Power Domains Within the Controller Nodes and Drive Chassis Upper PDUO and PDU1 Power Domains Lower PDU2 and PDU3 Power Domains 0209 L R3 Redundant Power 33 34 Figure 18 Rear View of the Power Domains Within the Controller Nodes and Drive Chassis Shs a Upper PDUO and PDU1 Power Domains Lower PDU2 and PDU3 Power Domains 9 d J d 2 d 9 d 4 d J d 9191901822 us 0210 L R2 WARNING avoid possible injury damage to storage system equipment and potential loss of data do not use the surplus power outlets in the storage system PDUs Never use outlets in the PDUs to power components that d
54. rocessor Troubleshooting Guide Service Edition Remotely servicing all storage systems Remotely servicing HP 3PAR storage systems HP 3PAR Secure Service Collector Remote Operations Guide Servicing 7200 and 7400 storage systems Maintaining servicing and upgrading 7200 and 7400 storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Service Guide Service Edition Troubleshooting 7200 and 7400 storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Troubleshooting Guide Service Edition Servicing 10000 storage systems Using the Installation Checklist HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 Storage Installation Checklist for HP 3PAR Cabinets Service Edition Upgrading 10000 storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 Storage Upgrade Guide Service Edition Maintaining 10000 storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 Storage Maintenance Manual Service Edition Installing and uninstalling 10000 storage systems HP 3PAR StoreServ 10000 Storage Installation and Deinstallation Guide Service Edition Servicing T Class storage systems Using the Installation Checklist HP 3PAR T Class Storage System Installation Checklist for HP 3PAR Cabinets Service Edition Upgrading T Class storage systems HP 3PAR T Class Storage System Upgrade Guide Service Edition Maintaining T Class storage systems HP 3PAR T Class Storage System Maintenance Manual Service Edition Installing and uninstalling the T Class s
55. sing backups for disaster recovery HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for Microsoft SQL Server User s Guide Backing up VMware databases and using backups for disaster recovery HP 3PAR Management Plug in and Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere User s Guide Installing and using the HP 3PAR VSS Volume Shadow Copy Service Provider software for Microsoft Windows HP 3PAR VSS Provider Software for Microsoft Windows User s Guide Best practices for setting up the Storage Replication Adapter for VMware vCenter HP 3PAR Storage Replication Adapter for VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager Implementation Guide Troubleshooting the Storage Replication Adapter for VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager HP 3PAR Storage Replication Adapter for VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager Troubleshooting Guide Installing and using vSphere Storage APls for Array Integration VAAI plug in software for VMware vSphere HP 3PAR VAAI Plug in Software for VMware vSphere User s Guide Servicing HP 3PAR storage systems For information about See Maintaining the HP 3PA R Service Processor HP 3PAR documentation 49 50 Initializing and using the Service Processor HP 3PAR Service Processor Software User Guide Service Edition Upgrading the Service Processor HP 3PAR Service Processor Software Upgrade Instructions Service Edition Troubleshooting the Service Processor HP 3PAR Service P
56. t and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated All other trademarks and registered trademarks are owned by their respective owners Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required correct the interference at his own expense Canadian Compliance Statement This ClassA digital apparatus mee
57. tablished network and discusses how to connect an HP 3PAR Storage system to that network Planning Network Access External Ethernet Fibre Channel FC iSCSI and Remote Copy cable connections are completed at the time of installation These external connections are necessary to e Connect the storage system to the network enabling storage system management through the InForm Management Console and CLI e Allow communication with the storage system from the Service Processor SP when in use e Enable HP Customer Service personnel to monitor and service the storage system via the SP Refer to the Secure Service Architecture white paper for additional information NOTE All networking equipment including all necessary switches hubs and cables are to be provided by the customer unless otherwise indicated Supported Network Topologies Several different network topologies can be used to connect the storage system to the local area network depending on operating site policies and requirements Currently the three major supported topologies are shared split and private However other possible network configurations might be available To learn more ask your sales and support representative NOTE To provide redundancy and to permit online software upgrades both controller nodes in a single horizontal node pair for example nodes O and 1 nodes 2 and 3 and so on must maintain connections to the internal customer netw
58. tal system peak inrush current on system startup can vary depending on the system configuration but is mitigated through a staggered sequenced drive spin up and by distributing the load equally unless there is a failure on a given line Environmental Specifications The following table lists the environmental specifications for the T Class Storage systems Table 6 Environmental Specifications for HP 3PAR Storage systems Specification Altitude Operating Non operating 10 000 ft 3 048 m 0 40 000 ft 12 192 m Ambient temperature Operating 50 104 10 40 Environmental Specifications Table 6 Environmental Specifications for 3PAR Storage systems continued Specification Value 0 3 000 ft 914 4 m 50 95 10 35 C 3 000 10 000 914 3 048 Non operating 40 203 40 95 0 40 000 ft 0 12 92 m Temperature gradient Operating 18 F hr 10 C hr Non operating 18 F hr 10 C hr Relative humidity 20 80 percent non condensing maximum gradient 10 percent per hour NOTE Refer to Structural Environmental Considerations page 18 for complete details Cable Specifications The following table lists the types of cables commonly required for storage system installation Table 7 Required Cables Connector Type Ethernet Category 5 3 cables minimum with 2 static IPs RJ 45 Multi mode Fibre Channel LC LC The follo
59. tative to help in analyzing the site location and environment to make appropriate recommendations Establishing the Proper Foundation As with any electronic equipment that generates heat the HP 3PAR Storage systems must be housed in a cool environment Common techniques for maintaining an optimal operating environment generally incorporate the use of raised flooring and alternating hot and cold aisle layouts Benefits of Raised Floors While not required HP 3PAR Storage systems can be installed on raised floors with under the floor air cooling Raised floors will allow cables to be located safely beneath the floor If the facility does not have raised floors and under the floor air cooling temperature and airflow must be in compliance with the recommended specifications The raised floor system should consist of removable panels or panels on a stringer grid system supported by adjustable steel pedestal assemblies The raised floor can be constructed of steel aluminum or fire retardant wood The purpose of the raised floor system is to e Permit space between floors to supply cooled air to the equipment e Support the total weight of the system and service area loading e Protect interconnecting cables and power receptacles e Allow for future layout changes with minimum cost e Provide safety for personnel Raised Floor Requirements 18 There are additional structural considerations when installing HP 3PAR Storage systems in e
60. tions of 0 3 cubic meter minute 1O cubic feet minute per person stationed in the equipment room While Structural Environmental Considerations recommendations for outside air in comfort air conditioning are 10 to 15 percent of the airflow the computer room environment is cleaner and operates more efficiently if outside air is kept below 1 percent of the airflow Cooling heating and humidification needs are reduced and a minimum of contaminated building air is introduced into the installation area Air Cleanliness Air contaminants can cause equipment malfunction and can damage HP 3PAR Storage systems It is essential that steps be taken to prevent air contaminants such as metal particles solvent vapors corrosive gases soot airborne fibers or salt from entering or being generated within the server room environment A high efficiency air filter should be employed on each air inlet for outside air to stop dust at the point of entry to the installation site Special additional filtering is necessary where the environment is exposed to salt air corrosive gases or unusual dust dirt conditions Electronic equipment is sensitive to air contaminants such as e Excessive amounts of soot particles e Condensate particulates such as carbonates e Concrete particulates from unsealed concrete e flakes or filings such as those produced by sawing filing or drilling e Floorcleaning solutions with high ammonia content Deteriorat
61. torage system HP 3PAR T Class Installation and Deinstallation Guide Service Edition Servicing F Class st systems Using the Installation Checklist HP 3PAR F Class Storage System Installation Checklist for HP 3PAR Cabinets Service Edition Upgrading F Class storage systems HP 3PAR F Class Storage System Upgrades Guide Service Edition Maintaining F Class storage systems HP 3PAR F Class Storage System Maintenance Manual Service Edition Installing and uninstalling the F Class storage system Support and Other Resources HP 3PAR F Class Storage System Installation and Deinstallation Guide Service Edition Typographic conventions Table 22 Document conventions Convention Element Bold text e Keys that you press e Text you typed into a GUI element such as a text box CUI elements that you click or select such as menu items buttons and so on Monospace text e File and directory names e System output Code Commands their arguments and argument values Monospace text in angle brackets Code variables e Command variables Bold monospace text e Commands you enter into a command line interface e System output emphasized for scannability A WARNING Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death or in irreversible damage to data or to the operating system A CAUTION Indicates that failu
62. ts all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat rial brovilleur du Canada Warranty WARRANTY STATEMENT To obtain a copy of the warranty for this product see the warranty information website http www hp com go storagewarrant Contents 1 System Components and 5 5 HP 3PAR Storage System mesa bl re du I PAN RI dede dus 5 5400 5800 HP 3PAR Storage System Specllicatlolts ut 7 Physical sens 7 Capacity SP CANONS sssrinin neiaa a decal atin dartacalacg EEE E NENE 8 140077800 HP 3PAR Storage System 9 Physical SOEIESIDIIS AEE 9 Capacity SSC ICN ONS 9 Power and Heat 10 Environmental Speilicpffofis oct Eu 11 1 ITE IRI I 12 2 Oenenam aicetico teo ep ret pepb eni RN 13 General PIANINO essea ete ES 13 Customer Responsibilities
63. ty ratios 2 1 8 1 2 1 8 1 T400 T800 HP 3PAR Storage System Specifications Table 4 400 800 Storage System Capacity Specifications continued Feature RAID 6 data to parity ratios 1400 6 2 14 2 T800 6 2 14 2 Drive capacities GB approximate 50 GB SSD 146 GB 15K FC 300 GB 15K FC 400 GB FC 400 GB SSD 450 GB 15K FC 600 GB FC 15K FC 400 GB FC 400 GB SSD Power and Heat Specifications The following table lists the electrical power requirements for the T Class Storage systems Table 5 T Class Storage System Power Requirements 2 Meter Cabinet 1 TB 2 TB NL 2 NL Number of drive chassis DC4 2 16 2 32 Energy consumption efficiency not available 0 452 Max Watts per Cabinet fully populated 9984 BTUs hour per cabinet fully populated 34 066 82 Input Voltage VAC 200 240 Frequency Hz 50 60 Circuit Breaker Max 30A per PDU de rated to 24A Drive Chassis no magazines 200 Power Connectors 4 L6 30P North America and Japan 4 60309 Plug EU and Korea Node Pair fully populated Transactional Idle Watts 705 630 BTUs hour fully 2 406 2 150 populated Drive Chassis no magazines 200 200 Drive Magazine Transactional Idle 4 x 50 GB SSD Drive Magazines Watts 14 12 BTUs hour 48 4 4 x 146 GB FC Drive Magazines
64. und from the metallic raised floor structure through the metallic supporting structure or separately from each tile Ensure the maximum resistance for floor surface material is 20 gigohms measured between the floor surface and building ground The resistance between adjacent tiles should not be less than 150 kilohms when measured between any points on the floor spaced 91 5 cm 36 in apart Maintenance of antistatic floor covering should be performed according to supplier s recommendations The floor covering can contribute to a buildup of high static electrical charge To minimize static charge Hot Aisle Cold Aisle Cooling Layout Air flows through the HP 3PAR Storage systems from the front to the rear so when installing multiple servers in the same room consider facing each pair of servers in a front to rear configuration This allows cool air to be circulated through the rows in the front of the servers and exhausted through rows in back This is referred to as a hot aisle cold aisle layout and eliminates the direct transfer of hot exhaust air from one server into the intake air of another as shown in Figure 12 page 24 Establishing the Proper Foundation 23 Figure 12 Hot Aisle Cold Aisle Layout Cold Aisle Systems Front to Front Hot Aisle Systems Back to Back Cold Aisle Systems Front to Front 0061 T R1 Form rows of racks or cabinets perpendicular to a
65. wing table shows the typical Fibre Channel cable lengths required for a given type of connection Table 8 Fibre Channel Cable Usage Guidelines Cable Length Used for 2m Drive chassis to controller node connections in the same side of the same cabinet for example an even numbered drive cage to an even numbered node 4m Drive chassis to controller node connections across the same cabinet for example an even numbered drive cage to an odd numbered node 10 m 50 m 100 m Cabling between cabinets Always round up to the nearest size The following table shows the maximum supported Fibre Channel cable length based on the cable size and port speed Table 9 Cable Limitations for Fibre Channel Host Connectivity Cable Size Speed Cable Length Limit 62 5 micron 2 Gbps 100 meters 62 5 micron 4 Gbps 70 meters 50 micron 2 Gbps 300 meters 50 micron 4 Gbps 150 meters NOTE Refer to Network Cabling and Connectivity page 37 for more details on cable requirements and configurations 12 System Components and Specifications 2 General Site Planning This chapter provides general recommendations for physical planning and site preparation for installation and operation of the HP 3PAR S Class and T Class Storage systems General Planning Successful installation of HP 3PAR Storage systems requires careful planning and supervision in collaboration with authorized HP representatives Prop

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