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

You are here to install one or more high-performance flash enclosures in Model 98B, 98E, or 98F Rack-2.

Procedure

  1. Begin the installation of the Rack-2 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 at a time, in the order that is shown in Table 1 (for Models 98B and 98E) and Table 2 (for Model 98F).
    Table 1. Flash enclosure installation order (Models 98B, 98E)
    Installation order Flash enclosure location DA pair ID PCIe storage interface locations
    1 R2-B04 22
    (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C7-T5
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C7-T6
    2 R2-B03
    (Model 98E only)    		 20
    (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C7-T5
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C7-T6
    3 R2-B02 23
    (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C7-T6
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C7-T5
    4 R2-B01
    (Model 98E only)    		 21
    (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C7-T6
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C7-T5
    Table 2. Flash enclosure installation order (Model 98F)
    Installation order Flash enclosure location DA pair ID PCIe storage interface locations
    1 R2-B16 22 (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C7-T5
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C7-T6
    2 R2-B15 20 (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C7-T5
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C7-T6
    3 R2-B14 23 (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C7-T6
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C7-T5
    4 R2-B13 21 (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C7-T6
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C7-T5
    5 R2-B12 14 (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C3
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C6
    6 R2-B11 12 (2B1) R2-XI1-P1-C3
    (2B2) R2-XI2-P1-C6
    7 R2-B10 15 (2B3) R2-XI3-P1-C6
    (2B4) R2-XI4-P1-C3
    8 R2-B09 13 (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 Table 1 (for Models 98B and 98E) and Table 2 (for Model 98F) to confirm the two PCIe storage interface locations for the flash enclosure that you are installing.
  4. For Model 98F flash enclosures with PCIe storage interface cards C3 and C6 (R2-B09, B10, B11, B12): fully insert ONLY the two PCIe storage interface cards for the enclosure you are installing.

    See Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5.

    1. Ensure the blue levers  1  are open on the card.
    2. Slide the card in and the latch the two blue levers  2 .
    3. Gently push and pull the PCIe cable  2  to ensure that it is seated.
  5. For all other flash enclosures: 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 4.
    Figure 1. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure FC-AL and Flash PCIe cables (Models 981, 98E, single-phase power, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (Models 981, 98E, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Note: Figure 1 shows single-phase models, PCIe storage interface cabling is identical for three-phase.
    Figure 2. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (Models 980, 98B, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure PCIe and FC-AL cables (Models 980, 98B, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Figure 3. Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure Flash PCIe cables (Models 982, 98F, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Point-to-point cabling diagram for storage enclosure Flash PCIe cables (Models 982, 98F, rear view, racks 1, 2)
    Figure 4. I/O enclosure locations (rear) (models 98x)
    I/O enclosure locations (rear) (models 98x)
    Note: I/O enclosure PCIe storage interface card (locations C3 and C6) not shown.
    Note: The older generation I/O enclosure PCIe and PCN card might not include T3, T4, and T10 ports.
    Figure 5. PCIe storage interface card
    PCIe storage interface card
  6. After the two PCIe cables are connected (and cards seated, if applicable) , click Next on the InsMesInstructions window.
  7. 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 (could 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
  8. The HMC display indicates that the installation has completed successfully and directs you to return to the MES or installation instructions. Click Next.
  9. 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.
  10. Have all the high-performance flash enclosures in Rack-2 been installed?
    • Yes, to go the next step.
    • No, return to step 1 to install the remaining flash enclosures.
  11. Display and repair any related open serviceable events.
  12. 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
  13. Are you also installing Rack-3 on this storage facility as part of this installation activity?