HP StorageWorks 1000i User Manual

HP StorageWorks 1000i Virtual Library System
user guide

406685-002

Part number: 406685-002
Second edition: October 2006

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Contents

Aboutthisguide .......................... 11

Intendedaudience...................................... 11

Prerequisites ........................................ 11

Relateddocumentation.................................... 11

Documentconventionsandsymbols ............................. 12

Rackstability ....................................... 12

HPtechnicalsupport.................................... 13

Subscriptionservice .................................... 13

HP-authorizedresellers ................................... 13

HPwebsites ....................................... 13

Documentationfeedback .................................. 13

1Introduction............................ 15

Features ......................................... 15

Benefits ......................................... 15

Importantconcepts..................................... 16

InternetSCSI(iSCSI)protocol .............................. 16

Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape(D2D2T)backupcapabilities...................... 16

RedundantArrayofIndependentDisks(RAID) ....................... 16

Emulation....................................... 17

Retentionplanning..................................... 17

2SettinguptheVLS1000ihardware................. 19

Preparingfortheinstallation................................. 19

Toolsforinstallation .................................. 19

TakingESDprecautions................................. 19

Selectingalocation .................................... 19

Unpacking ........................................ 20

Racking(optional)..................................... 21

Optimumenvironmentforarackedsystem(optional) .................... 22

Space and airflowrequirements........................... 22

Temperaturerequirements.............................. 23

Powerrequirements ................................ 23

Electricalgroundingrequirements .......................... 23

InstallingtheVLS1000inodeintoarack(optional) ..................... 24

Installrailsintherack ............................... 24

Attach rails to the VLS1000i (appliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installapplianceinrack .............................. 26

InstallingVLS1000icables ................................. 28

3 ConfiguringtheVLS1000i ..................... 31

Reviewingpre-installationrequirements ............................ 31

iSCSIinitiators .................................... 31

Browser ....................................... 31

VerifyingthesettingsinInternetExplorer ....................... 31

VerifyingthesettingsinFirefox............................ 33

PoweringontheVLS.................................... 35

ConfiguringtheVLS .................................... 35

Recording the network configuration ........................... 36

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ConfiguringtheVLSappliancewiththeVLSDiscoverytool.................. 36

ConfiguringtheVLSapplianceviathedefaultIPAddress .................. 38

Verifying the network configuration............................ 38

Entering the system configuration............................. 40

Configuringsysteminformation ........................... 41

Configuringlogoninformation............................ 41

ConfiguringE-mailalerts .............................. 42

Settingthetimeanddateinformation......................... 43

DeployingiSCSIinitiators................................ 43

ObtainingiSCSIaddressfromhost............................ 45

Creatingvirtualdevices................................... 47

Creatingastandalonetapedevice............................ 47

Creatingatapelibrary................................. 48

Connectingdevices(targets)tobackuphosts(initiators) ..................... 50

4WorkingwiththeVLS1000i.................... 53

Loggingonfromanysystemwithnetworkaccess........................ 53

Understanding the Configurationpage ............................ 54

ReviewingtheBackupHostSummarypage ........................ 54

UnderstandingtheView/EditVirtualLibrarypage ..................... 55

LoggingoffoftheVLSGUI ............................... 57

Understandinghowdynamictapedeviceswork ........................ 57

Checkingcommunicationwithotherappliancesorsystems.................... 57

RefreshingtheVLSGUIdisplay ............................... 58

Relocatinganappliance .................................. 59

RebootingtheVLS..................................... 61

PoweringofftheVLS.................................... 62

5 VLS1000i GUI . . . . . .................... 63

Windowregions...................................... 63

OpeningaVLSGUIsessionfromawebbrowser........................ 64

ClosingaVLSGUIsession ................................. 65

VLSGUItabs ....................................... 65

VLSIdentitytab .................................... 65

Configurationtab ................................... 66

CreateVirtualDevice................................ 66

View/EditVirtualLibrary .............................. 66

View/EditVirtualStandaloneTape.......................... 68

BackupHostSummary ............................... 69

HardwareStatus.................................. 69

Network Configuration............................... 70

System Configuration................................ 70

Supporttab...................................... 71

SoftwareUpdate ................................. 71

Save/Restore Configuration............................. 71

SupportTicket................................... 71

PingHost..................................... 72

ShutDown/Restart................................. 72

VLS1000iHelp .................................. 72

SupportLinks ................................... 72

6Maintenance.......................... 73

Operationalmaintenance.................................. 73

ListofE-mailalerts................................... 73

Log files ....................................... 74

Configuration files................................... 75

Singledrivefailure................................... 76

Non-operationaldiagnosticsandrecovery........................... 77

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Multipledrivefailure.................................. 77

Firmwarecorruption .................................. 77

Fatalhardwarefailure ................................. 78

Appliancereplacement................................. 78

UsingtheDiagnostic/QuickRestoreCD............................ 78

7Componentreplacement..................... 83

Safetyconsiderations.................................... 83

Groundingmethodstopreventelectrostaticdamage .................... 83

Warningsandcautions................................. 83

Chassiscovers ...................................... 84

Reartopcover .................................... 84

Fronttopcover .................................... 85

Backplanebattery................................... 88

Systemmemory .................................... 89

Systemfans...................................... 91

Harddiskdrives.................................... 92

RAIDcontrollercard .................................. 94

DVD-ROMdrive.................................... 95

A Specifications.......................... 97

VLS1000i node specifications................................ 97

System specifications.................................... 97

Electrical specifications................................... 97

Physical specifications ................................... 98

Environmental specifications................................. 98

B Troubleshooting . . . . ..................... 99

TheVLSisoperational,butinaccessible............................ 99

Internet Explorer does not redirect from IP address on Windows Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Clickingsubmitinvokesarefresherrormessageorreceivesnoresponse.............. 101

ReceiveerrormessagePageNotFound(HTTP500InternalServerError).............. 103

UnabletologontotheGUI................................. 103

The system has reached, or will not exceed, a limit or capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

ReceiveSystemLogoutmessage ............................... 104

Receiveperpetualloopofaudioalerts ............................ 104

CRegulatorycomplianceandsafety................. 105

Regulatory compliance identificationnumbers ......................... 105

FederalCommunicationsCommissionnotice.......................... 105

ClassAequipment................................... 105

ClassBequipment................................... 106

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only . . . . . . . 106

Modifications..................................... 106

Cables........................................ 106

Lasercompliance ..................................... 107

Internationalnoticesandstatements ............................. 107

Canadiannotice(AvisCanadien) ............................ 107

ClassAequipment................................. 107

ClassBequipment................................. 107

EuropeanUnionnotice................................. 107

BSMInotice...................................... 108

Japanesenotice.................................... 108

Koreannotice(A&B).................................. 108

Safety .......................................... 109

Batteryreplacementnotice ............................... 109

Taiwanbatteryrecyclingnotice ........................... 109

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Powercords...................................... 109

Japanesepowercordnotice............................... 109

Electrostaticdischarge ................................. 109

Preventingelectrostaticdischarge........................... 110

Groundingmethods ................................ 110

WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipmentdirective....................... 110

Czechoslovakiannotice................................. 110

Danishnotice..................................... 111

Dutchnotice ..................................... 111

Englishnotice..................................... 111

Estoniannotice .................................... 111

Finnishnotice..................................... 112

Frenchnotice ..................................... 112

Germannotice .................................... 112

Greeknotice ..................................... 112

Hungariannotice ................................... 113

Italiannotice ..................................... 113

Latviannotice..................................... 113

Lithuaniannotice ................................... 113

Polishnotice ..................................... 114

Portuguesenotice ................................... 114

Slovakiannotice.................................... 114

Sloveniannotice.................................... 114

Spanishnotice .................................... 115

Swedishnotice .................................... 115

Glossary............................. 117

Index .............................. 121

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InsertM5screw ................................ 25

Installrails................................... 25

Removeslidesfromrails............................. 26

Attachslidestoappliance............................ 26

Insertapplianceintorack ............................ 27

Secureappliancetotherack........................... 27

Appliancerearview .............................. 28

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CustomlevelonSecuritytab........................... 32

SecuritySettings ................................ 32

Privacysetting................................. 33

Allowcookies ................................. 34

Webfeaturessettings.............................. 35

Presspowerbutton............................... 35

Scanningfordevices .............................. 36

VLSdiscoveryutility–mainwindow........................ 37

VLS discovery utility – Device Configurationwindow................. 37

Updating configuration ............................. 38

Releasingdevices ............................... 38

LogontotheVLS................................ 39

VLSGUI ................................... 39

Select Network Configurationonmenu ...................... 40

Select System Configuration ........................... 41

SystemInformationsettings............................ 41

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iSCSIInitiatorProperties............................. 46

HostSettings.................................. 46

iSCSIName.................................. 47

Selecttypeofdevicetocreate .......................... 47

Creatingatapedevice ............................. 48

Creatingatapelibrary ............................. 49

Ready to findtargets .............................. 50

Targetsfound ................................. 51

Logontotarget ................................ 51

VLSGUIloginwindow ............................. 53

VLSGUIIdentitypage.............................. 54

i-piercedwashersintorack ....................... 24

erbutton ............................... 29

cationsettings............................ 43

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Locationofsystemfans ............................. 91

Systemfancables ............................... 92

ingoutfan ................................. 92

Lift

LocationofHDDs................................ 93

ReleasingHDDlever .............................. 93

SlidingHDDfrombay.............................. 93

RemovingHDDfromtray ............................ 94

Removingrisercardassembly .......................... 94

Removingcontrollercardfromrisercardassembly.................. 95

RemovedDVD-ROMscrews ........................... 95

LiftingtheDVD-ROMoutoftheVLS ........................ 95

RemovingtheDVD-ROMconnectorplate...................... 95

I.E.Securitytabwindow............................. 100

AddTrustedsiteswindow ............................ 100

I.E.SecurityTabWindow—CustomLevel ..................... 101

Securitysettings—enable............................ 102

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About this guid e

This guide provides information that helps you:

• Become familiar with HP StorageWorks 1000i virtual library system (VLS) features, models,

and

components

• Install and operate your VLS

• Configure your VLS to meet the data backup needs of your environment

• Manage your VLS so that it continues to meet the data backup needs of your environment

• MonitoryourVLS’s hardware status

• Replace failed customer-replaceable c omponents

• Troubleshoot problems

• Perform diagnostics and disaster recovery

Intended au

This book is intended for use by system administrators who are experienced with setting up and managing
system backups over a Local Area Network (LAN).

dience

Prerequisites

Before beginning, make sure you are familiar with the items below.

• Tape backup technologies, tape libraries, and backup software

• LAN environments

Before installing the appliance, make sure you have:

• APhillipsscrewdriver.

• If racking is desired, an HP 1 0000 Series rack with one unit of space available to mount a VLS.

Other racks might also be suitable, but have not been tested with the VLS.

Related documentation

In addition to this guide, please refer to other documents for this product:

• HP Storag

• HP StorageWorks 1000i Virtual Library System parts replacement poster

These and other HP documents can be found on the HP documents web site: h

support/.

eWorks 1000i Virtual Library System installation instructions poster

ttp://www.hp.com/

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Document conventions and symbols

conventions

Table 1 Documen

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Convention

Blue text: Table 1

Blue, underlined text: http://

www.hp.com

Bold text

Italic text Text emphasis
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Cross-reference links and E-mail
addresses

Web site addresses

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elements that a re clicked or
selected, such as menu and list
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argument values

Command variables

WARNING!

Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.

CAUTION:

Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.

NOTE:

Provides additional information.

Rack stability

WARNING!

If your appliance is in a rack, reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment:

• Extend leveling jacks to the floor and ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• Install stabilizing feet on the rack.

• In multiple-rack installations, secure racks together.

• Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become unstable if more than one component

is

extended.

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HP technical su

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Telephone numb

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• Product model names and numbers

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port registration number (if applicable)

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Subscription service

HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber’s Choice for Business web site:

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ttp://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.

After registering, you will receive E-mail notification of product enhancements, new driver versions,
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HP-author

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HP web sites

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• http://www.docs.hp.com

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your feedback.

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About this guide

1Introduction

This section describes the HP StorageWorks 1000i virtual library system features, m odels, and c oncepts.

Features

The HP StorageWorks 1000i virtual library system ( VLS) is a RAID 5, serial ATA disk-based LAN backup
device that emulates standalone HP LT02 drives and HP Autoloader 1/8 with LT02 physical tape drives,

perform disk-to-virtual tape (disk-to-disk) backups using your existing backup applications.

allowing you t
The VLS emulat

and
number of tap
You configur
emulates up to 6 tape libraries, 12 tape drives, and 180 cartridges.

The VLS accommodates mixed IT platform a nd backup application environments, allowing all your servers
and
allowed to access each virtual library and tape drive you configure.

Benefits

Integrating a VLS into your existing storage and backup infrastructure delivers the following benefits:

• Faster backups

• Faster single file restores

• Lower operating costs

• More efficient use of storage space

cartridg

backup applications to access the virtual media simultaneously. You specify which servers are

The VLS is optimized for backups and delivers faster performance than a simple disk-to-disk
solution. The VLSemulatesmanymoretapedrivesthanare availableinphysicaltapelibraries,
allowing more hosts to run backups concurrently.

Asingle file can be restored much faster from disk than tape.

Fewer physical tape drives and cartridges are required as full backups to tape are
eliminated. Also, fewer cartridges are required as small backups stored on multiple virtual
cartridges can be copied to one physical cartridge.

Physical tape libraries cannot share storage space with other
physical tape libraries, and physical cartridges cannot share storage space with other physical
cartridges. This unused storage space is wasted.

Storage space is not wasted in a VLS, because VLS storage space is dynamically assigned as it is
used. Storage space is shared by all the libraries and cartridges confi gured on a VLS.

o

HP Autoloader 1/8 with LT02 physical tape libraries, including the tape drives

es the

inside the libraries. You determine the number of tape libraries a VLS emulates, and the

es

drives and cartridges included in each tape library to meet the needs of your environment.

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the size of the virtual cartridges in your VLS, which provides even more flexibility. The VLS

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• Reduced risk of data loss and aborted backups

RAID 5-based storage is more reliable than tape storage.
Aborted backups caused by tape drive mechanical failures are eliminated.

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Important concepts

To understand the configu ration of the backup network and how it fits into the local-area network (LAN),
review the following sections.

Internet SCSI (iSCSI) protocol

Internet SCSI (iSCSI) is a standard protocol for universal access to shared storage devices over standard,
Ethernet-based transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) networks. The connection-oriented
protocol transports SCSI commands, data, and status across an IP network.

The iSCSI architecture is based on a client-server model. The client is a host system that issues requests
to

read or write data. iSCSI refers to a client as an initiator. The server is a resource that receives and

executes client requests. iSCSI refers to a server as a target.
File servers, which store the programs and data files sha red by users, normally play the role of server.

With the VLS, the application and backup servers within your network act as clients or initiators and
the

VLS acts as a server or target. The initiators can either be iSCSI software simulation or host bus

adapters (HBAs) on the ser ver that is b eing backed up.

Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape (D2D2T) backup capabilities

TheVLS is astorage resource used by asinglebackupserver orsharedby multiplebackupservers using
an Ethernet network. By using standard backup software, you can copy backup data that resides on the
VLS to physical tape for long-term data retention.

The following illustration shows application servers sending backup data over a Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
LAN to b ackup servers sharing VLS D2D storage over GbE.

NOTE:

The con

Figure 1 Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape backup

In addition to being part of the LAN, the backup servers, and the VLS are part of the GbE backup LAN.

nection fr om the Client — Tape can be either FC or direct attached SCSI.

Clients

Ethernet

VLS 1000i Client Client - Tape

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

RAID provides convenient, low-cost, reliable storage by saving data on more than one disk drive
simultaneously. If one disk drive in a RAID 5 configuration becomes unavailable, the others continue to
work in a degraded state, thus avoiding downtime for users.

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Introduction

Emulation

The VLS1000i can emulate:

• a standalone tape drive, with a 1:1 relationship between cartridges and drives

• a library, with

Both emulations are based on LTO-2 drive technology. When you use emulation, the disk drives on the
VLS appear to your backup software as LTO-2 tape cartridges, which simplifi es the setup process while
simultaneously providing data compression and the attributes of backing up data to disk.

NOTE:

Data compression can be used, but it reduces the data transfer speed significantly.

multiple

Retention planning

Retention planning and sizing go hand in hand. How long do you need to keep data on disk? How
many full backups do you want to keep on disk? How many incremental backups? How do you want to
optimize retention times of the VLS? Retention policies help you recycle virtual media. Bear the following
considerations in mind as you plan retention policies:

• If the data’s useful life is too short to warrant backup to tape, you might choose to keep it on disk.

• Once the retention period expires, the virtual media is automatically recycled (remember that you

never remove tapes from a virtual library so you want the backup application to keep re-using the
same virtual tapes based on their retention recycling periods).

• In your backup application you should set the tape expiration dates (that is, when the tape is

marked as worn out) high because virtual media does not wear out.

• Backup-job retention time is for virtual media.

• Copy-job retention time is for physical media.

• When copying through the backup application, the virtual and physical pieces of media are

tracked separately and the retention times should be considered and set individually.

cartridges and 1 or more drives

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Introduction

2 Setting up the VLS1000i hardware

The hardware installation consists of these steps:

• Preparing for the installation

• Unpacking

• Racking (optional)

• Installing cables

Preparing for the installation

The following sections describe preparing for the installation.

Tools for installation

The following tools are required for the installation.

• Phillips screwdriver

• Box cutting knife

Taking ESD precautions

To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of
the

device.

electrostatic damage:

To preven

• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.

• Place par

• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.

t

ts on a

grounded surface before removing them from their containers.

Selecting a location

When selecting a location, follow these guidelines:

• Select a location that is flat, sturdy, and level.

• Select a location close to a network Ethernet port and an AC outlet. The AC power cord is the

appliancet’s main AC disconnect device and must be easily accessible at all times.

• Ensure minimum clearance of 15.4 cm (6 inches) at the back of the appliance, 30.8 cm (12

inches) at the front of the appliance, and 5.08 cm (2 inches) on either side of the appliance.

• Avoid placing the autoloader on the floor or other carpeted surfaces.

• The appliance makes some noise when operating, so choose a location where the noise will

not

be cause a disturbance.

• Avoid areas near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust,

printers, and smoke-filled rooms.

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CAUTION:

Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives.

Do notplace theautoloaderonSee Environmental specifications for more information.
If

you will rack the appliance, see Optimum environment for a racked system (optional).

Unpacking

Place the shipping carton as close to the installation site as possible. Before unpacking the VLS, inspect
the

shipping carton for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you detect any damage,

notify the carrier and HP before unpacking the unit.
To unpack the VLS:

1. Open the top of the shipping cartons.

2. Carefully lift the units out of the boxes and remove the packing materials.

3. Place the units on a stable work sur face.

NOTE:

Inspect the units for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is detected,
contact your authorized service representative.

4. Locate the m aterials and documentation necessary for installing the VLS (see Figure 2). All the

rack mounting hardware and documentation necessary for installing a VLS node into a rack is
included in thenodeshippingcarton.

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Diagnostic/Quick Restore
CD, Firmware CD, Safety
guide

Data Protector Express
bundle

Figure 2 VLS1000i node shipping carton contents

5. Place shipping materials back into the shipping cartons.

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6

5200b

Racking (optional)

Therackresourcekit shipswiththe rack. A summary of thecontent of each resource follows:

• Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks. Rack configurations

can

•A simple, guided interface

• Build-it-yourself model

• The In

config
confi

• Planning the site

• Installing rack servers and rack options

•Cabl

• Coupling multiple racks

• The Rack Products Documentation CD enables you to view, search, and print documentation for

HP
in a manner that best fits your environment.

reated using:

be c

stalling Rack Products video provides a visual overview of operations required for

uring a rack with rack-mountable components. It also provides the following important

guration steps:

servers in a rack

ing

Compaq branded racks and rack options. It also helps you set up and optimize a rack

nd

a

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WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:

• Thelevelingjacks areextendedtothe floor and the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

• The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.

• Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if more than one

component is extended for any reason.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of p ersonal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack:

• At least two people are needed to safely unload a rack from a pallet. An empty 42U rack can weigh

as much as
being moved on its casters.

• Never stand in front of a rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always handle a

rack from both sides.

115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and may become unstable when

Optimum environment for a racked system (optional)

When installing a VLS in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described
in

this section and Environmental specifications.

Space and airflow requirements

To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements

where to install a rack:

when decid

• Leave a minimum clearance of 122 cm (48 in) in front of the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.

• Leave a mi

rack when racks are back-to-back.

A V LS draws in cool air through the front door and expels warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the
front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet,
and the r

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.

When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a VLS or rack component, the gaps between the
components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with
blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.

CAUTION:

Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures proper
airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper c ooling that can lead to thermal
damage.

ing

nimum

door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.

ear

clearance of 122 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another

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CAUTION:

If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate airflow
and

to prevent damage to the equipment:

• Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq

cm

(830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent

to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).

• Side—The clearancebetween theinstalled rack componentand thesidepanelsofthe rack must be a

minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in).

Temperature requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a
well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for the VLS is 35° C (95° F).

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:

• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the VLS or to increase the internal rack

temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.

• Do not exceed the TMRA.

Power requirements

Installation of a VLS must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation
of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in
installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for

of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options,

Protecti
see the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

WARNIN G!

To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not overload the AC supply
branch ci
wiring a

CAUTION:

Protect the VLS from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating uninterruptible
power supply (UPS). This devi ce protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and
voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

on

rcuitthatprovidespower to therack. Consultthe electrical authorityhavingjurisdictionover

installation requirements of your facility.

nd

Electrical grounding requirements

The VLS must be g rounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install
the
as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance
with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries,
you mus
as the
must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and
receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices.

ipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well

equ

install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring c od es, such

t

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7. Furthermore, you

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Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple VLSes and servers connected to the
same power source, HP recommends the use of a power distribution unit (PDU) that is either permanently
wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a non-detachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style
plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this
purpose. Using common power outlet strips for a VLS is not recommended.

VLS1000i node into a rack (optional)

Installing t

he

You have the option to rack the VLS1000i. To do so involves three main tasks:

• Install rails in the rack

• Attach rail

• Install appliance in rack

s

Install rails in the rack

1. Install the two slide rails to the sides of the rack.

a. Adjust the side rail assemblies to the approximate rack depth.
b. If the rack is a 5000 or 10000 series rack, align the semi-pierced washers into the front of the

square holes in the rack so that the embossments on each washer protrude into the hole (see

Figure 3). This holdsthe washersinplace andpreventsthe screws from shifting position.

to the VLS1000i (appliance)

11090

Install semi-pierced washers into rack

Figure

c. Insert an M5 screw through each washer, or washerless hole (SystemE) in the rack, and into the

pre-threaded hole in the sheet metal on the rails (see Figure 4).

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11091

Figure 4 Insert M5 screw

d. Use a T-25 to

the

rail to the rack.

rque wrench or a #2 Phillips screw driver to tighten the M5 screws and secure

e. Align holes at the other end of the rack with the rail assembly and secure with mounting

hardware.

5201b

Figure 5 Install rails

f. Repeat these tasks for the rail on the other side of the rack.

the inner slide rails from the outer slide rails. To do so, extend the inner slide rails from the

2. Remov

e
front of the rack until they lock in place. Then p ress the inner rail release latch (see Figure 6)and
pull the

inner slide rails straight out.

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Figure 6 Remove slides from rails

Attach rails to the VLS1000i (appliance)

2

1

10685A

2

1

5202

Figure 7 A

ttach slides to appliance

1. At tach the two bezel brackets to the appliance using the supplied bracket screws, as shown (1).

2. Attach an inner slide rail (lock facing out) to each side of the appliance. Insert the slide rail screws

through the inner slide rails as shown (2), and then tighten.

Install appliance in rack

1. Extend the outer slide rails fully from the rack until they lock. Insert the inner slide rails into the

outer slide rails as shown (1). Press the inner slide lock (2), and then push the appliance all the
way

into the rack.

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1

2

5203A

Figure 8 Insert appliance into rack

2. With the appliance fully seated in the rack (1), insert a screw into each bezel bracket and tighten

to secure appliance to the rack (2).

1

520 4a

re 9 Secure appliance to the rack

Figu

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Installing VLS1000i cables

1. Connect a standard Ethernet (CAT-5e or better) cable from your local IP network (LAN) to the

NIC 1 (RJ-45) connector (Figure 10).

10/100/100

0

1 2

10700

1

connector (RJ–45) 1

NIC

2

AC power connector

Figure 10 Appliance rear view

WARNIN G!

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone
or

telecommunications connectors into RJ-45 (NIC) connectors .

For best results, HP strongly recommends that you use a dedicated GbE network to share the storage
resources on the VLS among multiple backup servers.

To ensure optimum performance, always use the appropriate patch cables to connect the VLS to the
backup-server storage network. To select the appropriate cables, use the following guidelines:

• You must use Category 5e (or better) cables for GbE connections.

• If you intend to connect the VLS to a 100 BaseT network, use Category 5 (or better) shielded
(screened) or unshielded 100-ohm twisted-pair RJ-45 network cables.

• The maximum length of cable for any Ethernet-based network connection is 328 feet (100
meters).

NOTE:

For smaller environments, y ou can attach the VLS directly to a single application/backup server
without the user of aswitch. If theserver has aGbit connectionyou candothisusing astandard
Category 5E cable, but if the server has a 10/100Mbit connection then you need a special
LAN cross-over cable (not included).

2. Connect the appliance power supply AC power connector to an AC power source using the power

cable provided (Figure 10).

WARNIN G!

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important
safety feature.

• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible
at

all times.

• Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

• Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed
against
the

it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where

cord extends from the node.

3. Press the power button located on the front of the appliance.

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10986

Figure 11 Push power button

4. If the appliance is racked, attach the bezel to the bezel brackets, installed in "Attach rails to

VLS1000i", then lock the bezel to the server. This will prevent accidental power shut off.

2

1

10987

Figure 12 Attach bezel

Hardware installation is complete. You may now configure theapplianceasdescribed in Configuring the

VLS 1000i.

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