Installing and testing the Rack-2 or Rack-3 high-performance flash enclosures

You are here to install one or more high-performance flash enclosures in Rack-2 or Rack-3.

Procedure

  1. Begin the installation of the flash enclosures at the HMC.
    1. From the navigation area, click Storage Facility Management > storage facility.
    2. From the bottom Task area, click MES Install/Remove > Install Storage Enclosure or Drives.
    3. The Install window opens and asks if you were sent from the installation or MES instructions. Click Yes.
    4. The Single Choice Message Box window opens and prompts "Select the component or enclosure you would like to install." Select Install Storage Enclosures and then click Submit.
    5. Another Single Choice Message Box window asks whether you want to install FC-AL storage enclosures or high-performance flash enclosures. Select Install High-Performance Flash Enclosures and then click Submit.
    6. Another Single Choice Message Box window opens and prompts Select the Storage Facility Image you want to assign the storage enclosures to. Select the storage facility image that is shown and click Submit.
  2. Install the high-performance flash enclosures one pair at a time, in the order that is shown in Table 1 (for Models 84E, 85E, 86E) or Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4 (for Model 88E).
    Table 1. Flash enclosure installation order (Models 84E, 85E, 86E)
    Installation order Flash enclosure location DA pair ID PCIe storage interface locations
    1 R2-F03, R2-F04 22 (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C7-T5
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C7-T6
    2 R2-F01, R2-F02
    (Models 85E, 86E only)    		 20 (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C7-T5
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C7-T6
    Table 2. Flash enclosure installation order (Model 88E Rack-2, attached to microbay)
    Installation order Flash enclosure location DA pair ID PCIe storage interface locations
    1 R2-F11, R2-F12 22 (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C7-T5
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C7-T6
    2 R2-F09, R2-F10 20 (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C7-T5
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C7-T6
    3 R2-F07, R2-F08 23 (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C7-T6
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C7-T5
    4 R2-F05, R2-F06 21 (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C7-T6
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C7-T5
    Table 3. Flash enclosure installation order (Model 88E Rack-2, attached to DA pair, SAS (flash))
    Installation order Flash enclosure location DA pair ID Device adapter, SAS (flash) storage interface locations, Rack-1
    5 R2-F03, R2-F04 10 (1B3) R1-XI3-P1-C3
    (1B4) R1-XI4-P1-C6
    6 R2-F01, R2-F02 8 (1B1) R1-XI1-P1-C3
    (1B2) R1-XI2-P1-C6
    Table 4. Flash enclosure installation order (Model 88E Rack-3)
    Installation order Flash enclosure location DA pair ID Device adapter, SAS (flash) storage interface locations, Rack-1 Device adapter, SAS (flash) storage interface locations, Rack-2
    1 R3-F11, R3-F12 11 (1B3) R1-XI3-P1-C6
    (1B4) R1-XI4-P1-C3    		 Not applicable
    2 R3-F09, R3-F10 9 (1B1) R1-XI1-P1-C6
    (1B2) R1-XI2-P1-C3    		 Not applicable
    3 R3-F07, R3-F08 14 Not applicable (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C3
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C6
    4 R3-F05, R3-F06 12 Not applicable (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C3
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C6
    5 R3-F03, R3-F04 15 Not applicable (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C6
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C3
    6 R3-F01, R3-F02 13 Not applicable (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C6
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C3
    1. The Select PCIe Interface Card Pair window prompts you to select the interface card pair to install the flash enclosure to. Select the DA pair ID for the enclosure to be installed, and click OK.
    2. The Select Storage Enclosure window prompts you to select the flash enclosure(s) to install. Select the enclosure location and click OK.
    3. The Action Panel displays the DA pair and location of the flash enclosure(s) to install. Confirm that the location is correct and click OK to install.
    4. A warning panel is displayed. Read the panel and click Next to continue.
    5. The InsMesInstructions window directs you to return to the MES or installation instructions to install the storage enclosure. Do NOT click Next at this time. Continue to the next step.
  3. Refer to the tables above to confirm the storage interface locations for the flash enclosure that you are installing.
    1. Refer to Table 1 (for Models 84E, 85E, 86E) or Table 2 (for Model 88E) to confirm the two PCIe storage interface locations.
    2. Refer to Table 3 (for Model 88E Rack-2) and Table 4 (for Model 88E Rack-3) to confirm the two device adapter, SAS (flash) locations.
  4. Connect the cables to these two interface locations.
    1. For PCIe attachment, connect the PCIe cables to these two ports ONLY. Ensure the PCIe connectors are firmly seated into the cards. See Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 5.
    2. For SAS attachment, connect the SAS cables to the four ports on these two device adapters ONLY. See Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5.
    Figure 1. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure FC-AL and Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 985, 85E, single-phase power, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure FC-AL and Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 985, 85E, single-phase power, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Note: Figure 1 shows single-phase Models 985, 85E. PCIe and SAS storage interface cabling is identical for three-phase Models 986, 86E.
    Figure 2. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure FC-AL and Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 984, 84E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure FC-AL and Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 984, 84E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Figure 3. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 988, 88E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 988, 88E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Figure 4. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 988, 88E, rear view, rack 3)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure Flash PCIe / SAS cables (Models 988, 88E, rear view, rack 3)
    Figure 5. I/O enclosure locations (rear) (models 98x)
    I/O enclosure locations (rear) (models 98x, 8xE)
  5. After the SAS or PCIe cables are connected (and cards are seated, if applicable), click Next on the InsMesInstructions window.
  6. The HMC logically installs and verifies the flash enclosure. The HMC displays some or all of the following messages:
    Task in Progress... Powering on the FRU(s)
    Task in Progress... Verifying the FRU power on
    Verification progress... Verification progress:
    Working
    Task in Progress... Activating the system (might take 20 minutes or more)
    Working
    Task in Progress... Verifying system
    Verification progress... Verification progress:
    Working
    Task in Progress...Activating application(s)
    Verification progress... Verifying application(s)
    Verification progress... Verification progress:
    Working
  7. The HMC display indicates that the installation has completed successfully and directs you to return to the MES or installation instructions. Click Next.
  8. The HMC displays some or all of the following messages:
    Service action ending...
    Working
    The HMC service panel then closes. Continue to the next step.
  9. Have all the high-performance flash enclosures in the current rack been installed?
    • Yes, to go the next step.
    • No, return to step 1 to install the remaining flash enclosures.
  10. Display and repair any related open serviceable events.
  11. View the storage facility state, refer to MAP1100 View storage facility state (end of call).
    1. All status fields should display as PASSED except for the following.
      • If the Resources State result is Failed, select it and then click Details. If the Drive state is 5 (Certifying), this is normal and you should go to the next step.
      • If other checks are failed, select it and then click Details. They should be fixed before going to the next step. If needed, call the next level of support.
      Note: If the Large File Transfer displays as FAILED, the remaining System Check Types below it cannot be displayed. Contact the next level of support.
      Figure 6. Window: View Storage Facility State
      Screen capture of the View Storage Facility State window
  12. You just completed flash enclosure installation in this rack. Was this installation in Rack-3?
    • Yes, the completed flash enclosure installation was in Rack-3. Go to step 13.
    • No, the completed flash enclosure installation was in Rack-2. Go to step 14.
  13. You completed flash enclosure installation in Rack-3. Did you install a Rack-2 on this storage facility as part of this installation activity?
  14. You completed flash enclosure installation in Rack-2. Are you also installing Rack-3 on this storage facility as part of this installation activity?