Before using this information and the product it supports, read the following information:
v The general information in Notices
v The information in Safety and environmental notices
v The information in the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide (provided on a DVD)
This edition applies to IBM Cloud Object Storage System™Slicestor®2584 and is valid until replaced by new
editions.
Review the safety notices, environmental notices, and electronic emission notices for IBM®Cloud Object
Storage System before you install and use the product.
Suitability for telecommunication environment - This product is not intended to connect directly or
indirectly by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks.
Examples of a caution and a danger notice. Numbers in parentheses refer to message numbers in the IBMSafety Notices publication G229-9054, which is included with your product.
CAUTION:
A caution notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing moderate or
minor personal injury. (C001)
DANGER
A danger notice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causing death or serious
personal injury. (D002)
Safety notices
Safety notices for this product.
Familiarize yourself with the IBM Safety Notices publication G229-9054, which is included with your
product.
DANGER: When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
•, connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided powerIf IBM supplied a power cord(s)
cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
• Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
• The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet
supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
• Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
• Do not attempt to switch on power to the machine until all possible unsafe conditions are corrected.
• Assume that an electrical safety hazard is present. Perform all continuity, grounding, and power
checks specified during the subsystem installation procedures to ensure that the machine meets
safety requirements.
• Do not continue with the inspection if any unsafe conditions are present.
• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before
you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving,
or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices.
To connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
• Sharp edges, corners and joints may be present in and around the system. Use care when handling
equipment to avoid cuts, scrapes and pinching. (D005)
DANGER: Heavy equipment — personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
(D006)
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DANGER: Professional movers are to be used for all relocation activities. Serious injury or death
may occur if systems are handled and moved incorrectly. (D008)
DANGER: Serious injury or death can occur if loaded lift tool falls over or if a heavy load falls off
the lift tool. Always completely lower the lift tool load plate and properly secure the load on the lift
tool before moving or using the lift tool to lift or move an object. (D010)
CAUTION:
T
The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the
battery.
Do not: hrow or immerse into water, heat to more than 100ºC (212ºF), repair or disassemble. (C003)
DANGER: Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
• Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
• Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
• Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
• To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
• Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top
of rack-mounted devices.
• Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in
the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
• Connect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack cabinet.
Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device
installed in a different rack cabinet.
• An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of
the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(R001 part 1 of 2)
Use the following general safety information for all rack mounted devices:
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CAUTION:
• Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer’s recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
• Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not
blocked or reduced on any side, front or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
• Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment
in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
• (For sliding drawers): Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer
brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack
might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
• (For fixed drawers): This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless
specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001 part 2 of 2)
DANGER: Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To
remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003)
Environmental notices
This information contains all of the environmental notices for IBM Systems products in English and other
languages.
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The IBM Systems Environmental Notices (http://ibm.co/1fBgWFI) information includes statements on
limitations, product information, product recycling and disposal, battery information, flat panel display,
refrigeration and water-cooling systems, external power supplies, and safety data sheets.
Declared noise emissions
Declared noise emissions in accordance with ISO 9296
L
(1,2,3)
WAd
(B)
Table 1. Declared noise emissions in accordance with ISO 9296
Declared A-Weighted
Sound Power Level,
Product description
(1, 2, 3)
Declared A-Weighted
Sound Pressure Level,
L
pAm
OperatingIdlingOperatingIdling
Model S03
8.08.06161
@ 25 deg. C room ambient
Model S03
9.39.37575
@ 35 deg. C room ambient
Model S03
7.47.45555
@ 25 deg. C room ambient w/Acoustical doors
Feature codes FC EC07 = back FC EC08 = front
Model S03
8.78.76969
@ 35 deg. C room ambient w/Acoustical doors
Feature codes FC EC07 = back FC EC08 = front
Notes:
1. Declared level L
is the upper-limit A-weighted sound power level; Declared level L
WAd
is the mean
pAm
A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the 1-meter bystander positions.
2. All measurements made in conformance with ISO 7779 and declared in conformance with ISO 9296.
3. B, dB, abbreviations for bels and decibels, respectively. 1 B = 10 dB.
(dB)
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Support information
For more information on the product or help with troubleshooting, contact IBM Support at
IBMCloudStorageSupport@us.ibm.com or visit the Directory of worldwide contacts.
DANGER: An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the
metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the
customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
(D004)
DANGER: Hazardous voltage present. Voltages present constitute a shock hazard, which can cause
severe injury or death. (L004)
Observe physical, electrical, and electronic component safety precautions.
Introduction
CAUTION:
This equipment must be used in the manner that is specified in this document and any related
documentation. Failure to do so can bypass the protection that is provided by the equipment.
Damage
If you think the equipment is damaged in any way, remove all external cords and cables and contact
your equipment supplier.
Handling
CAUTION:
A fully configured Slicestor®SP-2584 enclosure weighs up to 131 kg (288 lb). An unpopulated
enclosure weighs 46 kg (101 lb). Use appropriate lifting methods.
Before lifting the enclosure, complete the following tasks:
v Unplug all cords and cables from the enclosure.
v Remove all DDIC modules from both drawers and make sure that the drawers are closed firmly and
locked shut. See "Locking drawers."
Use a minimum of three people to lift the enclosure.
Use the lifting straps that are supplied with the enclosure. Do not lift the enclosure by the handles on the
power supply units, cooling modules, or I/O modules. They are not designed to take the weight.
Do not lift the enclosure higher than 20U (35 in.). Use mechanical assistance to lift above this height.
Operation
Important: All rear modules are part of the fire enclosure and must be removed when a replacement can
be immediately inserted.
Important: The enclosure does not receive sufficient airflow or cooling if it is operated with any missing
rear modules. Every module bay must be filled either with a module or a blank module.
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Figure 3. Module bay caution label
Replace any defective modules with fully operational units as soon as possible. Do not remove cooling
modules, PSUs, or compute modules unless you have a replacement model of the correct type ready for
insertion.
CAUTION:
To prevent overturning, drawer interlocks stop users from opening both drawers at the same time. Do
not attempt to force open a drawer when the other drawer in the enclosure is already open. In a rack
with more than one enclosure, do not open more than one drawer per rack at a time.
CAUTION:
Operating temperatures inside the enclosure drawers can reach up to 60°C. Take care opening drawers
and removing drive carriers.
Figure 4. Hot surface warning label
CAUTION:
Due to product acoustics, wear ear protection for any prolonged exposure.
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Figure 5. PSU warning label
Before removing a module, disconnect all power cords and cables.
Do not use open drawers to support any other equipment.
Figure 6. Drawer caution label
Electrical safety
Operate the enclosure from a power supply input voltage range of 200 to 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz only.
A suitable power source with electrical overload protection must be provided to meet the requirements in
the technical specification.
All power supply cords must have a safe electrical ground connection. Check the connection to ground of
the enclosure before you turn on the power supply.
Important: The enclosure must be grounded before applying power.
The plug on the power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket outlets
are located near the equipment and are easily accessible.
CAUTION:
When powered by multiple AC sources, disconnect all supplied power for complete isolation.
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DANGER
DANGER: Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any component that has
this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier that contains this label. (L001)
Do not remove covers from the enclosure or any of the modules. There is a danger of electric shock
inside. Do not attempt to disassemble the rear subchassis from the enclosure. Return any damaged
components to your supplier for repair.
CAUTION:
The PSUs contain double pole/neutral fusing. Ensure that your electrical installation can support this
type of fusing.
Rack system safety precautions
The enclosure must be mounted in a rack before use.
The rack must support the total weight of the installed enclosures. A fully populated enclosure weighs up
to 135 kg (298 lb). The design should incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack from
tipping or being pushed over during installation or in normal use.
When loading a rack with enclosures, fill the rack from the bottom up. When removing enclosures, empty
from the top down.
CAUTION:
The enclosure must be mounted into a rack by using the supplied rail kit only. Due to its weight and
length, the enclosure must not be flange mounted.
Before mounting the enclosure, remove all DDIC modules from both drawers and make sure that the
drawers are closed firmly and locked shut. Do not try to lift the enclosure by yourself (see "Handling").
CAUTION:
Never move more than one enclosure out of the rack at any one time. There is a danger of the rack
falling over.
The system must be operated with low-pressure rear exhaust installation. The back pressure that is
created by the rack doors and obstacles is not to exceed 5 pascals (0.5 mm water gauge).
The minimum open area for the rack doors is 70%.
The rack design should consider the maximum operating ambient temperature for the enclosure, which is
35°C.
The rack must have a safe electrical distribution system. It must provide overcurrent protection for the
enclosure and must not be overloaded by the total number of enclosures that are installed in the rack.
When addressing these concerns, consideration should be given to the electrical power consumption
rating shown on the nameplate.
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The electrical distribution system must provide a reliable ground for each enclosure, and for the rack.
Each PSU in each enclosure has a ground leakage current of 1.6 mA. The design of the electrical
distribution system must consider the total ground leakage current from all the PSUs in all the
enclosures. The rack must be labeled with the words: “HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT. Ground connection
essential before connecting supply.”
The rack must meet the safety requirements of UL 60950-1 and IEC 60950-1.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
Fit and check a suitable anti-static wrist or ankle strap and observe all conventional ESD precautions
when handling plug-in modules and components. Avoid contact with backplane components and module
connectors.
Regional safety
For North American use, the branch circuit must be rated for 20A.
This equipment is suitable for connection to an IT power system (Norway).
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Chapter 2. System overview
Chassis
The system is housed in a 5U chassis that contains two drawers of 42 drives each (84 drives in total).
The system is shown in the following figures.
Figure 7. Enclosure front view
The system uses 3.5” SATA drives. Each drive is hot pluggable and can be replaced on site.
The enclosure core product
The Slicestor®design concept is based on an enclosure subsystem together with a set of plug-in modules.
A typical enclosure system for direct dock SATA (as supplied) comprises:
v The enclosure chassis has the following parts.
– Two sliding drawers containing Disk Drive In Carrier (DDIC) modules
– An operator’s (ops) panel
– A front bezel
– A midplane PCB into which other components connect
v Two Power Supply Units (PSUs). The system can be operated on a single PSU.
v One PSU module blank.
v Five cooling modules.