Oracle FS1-2 Installation Manual

Oracle FS1-2 Flash Storage System

Installation Guide (Not Racked)

Part Number E63125-02

Oracle FS1-2 Not Racked Flash Storage System release 6.2

2016 May

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Contents

List of Tables ...............................................................................................................................7

List of Figures..............................................................................................................................9

Preface ......................................................................................................................................14

Related Documentation .......................................................................................................14

Oracle Resources ................................................................................................................14

Chapter 1: Oracle FS Systems: Installation Overview ..............................................................15

Not-Racked Systems ..........................................................................................................15

Installation Overview............................................................................................................16

Planning for a System Installation........................................................................................18

System Components............................................................................................................19

Component Chassis Hardware Specifications ....................................................................21

System Power Requirements ..............................................................................................24

PDU Hardware Specifications..............................................................................................24

Site Preparation Checklist (Not-racked Systems)................................................................28

Unpacking Systems .............................................................................................................31

Check and Receive Components ........................................................................................33

Required Tools.....................................................................................................................34

Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................................34

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions ....................................................................................35

Multiple Rack Systems.........................................................................................................35

Chapter 2: Prepare for System Installation ...............................................................................37

Prepare for Installation.........................................................................................................37

Component Placement ...................................................................................................37

Component Numbering ..................................................................................................39

WWnN and System Serial Number Labels.....................................................................41

Attach the WWnN and System Serial Number Labels ..................................................41

Prepare the Rack ................................................................................................................43

Remove the Doors From a Rack ....................................................................................44

Remove a Side Panel From a Rack ...............................................................................44

Rack Installation Safety Precautions .............................................................................45

Chapter 3: Install Component Rails...........................................................................................46

Install Component Rails .......................................................................................................46

Controller Rails ...............................................................................................................46

Controller Rail Kits.....................................................................................................47

Install the Rack Rails for the Controller.....................................................................48

Install the Slide Rails for the Controller .....................................................................51

Install the Controller CMA .........................................................................................57

Drive Enclosure Rails .....................................................................................................60

Drive Enclosure Rail Kits...........................................................................................62

Install Drive Enclosure Rails .....................................................................................64

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Install Rails for DE2-24P Drive Enclosures...............................................................64

Install Rails for DE2-24C Drive Enclosures...............................................................70

Pilot Rails........................................................................................................................74

Pilot Rail Kits .............................................................................................................74

Install the Rack Rails for the Pilot .............................................................................75

Install the Slide Rails for the Pilot..............................................................................78

Install the Pilot CMA..................................................................................................79

Chapter 4: Install Components into the Rack............................................................................81

Install the Components Into a Rack .....................................................................................81

Insert a DE2-24C Drive Enclosure Into a Rack ..............................................................81

Insert a DE2-24P Drive Enclosure Into a Rack ..............................................................83

Insert the Controller Into a Rack.....................................................................................86

Verify Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA ......................................................87

Insert the Pilot into a Rack..............................................................................................90

Verify Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA ......................................................92

Chapter 5: Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview ...................................................................93

Cabling an Oracle FS System .............................................................................................93

Cabling Workflow .................................................................................................................94

Oracle FS System Configurations........................................................................................96

Pilot Cabling.........................................................................................................................96

Controller Cabling ................................................................................................................97

Drive Enclosure Cabling ......................................................................................................99

Chapter 6: Oracle FS System Cables .....................................................................................102

Types of External Cables...................................................................................................102

Types of Internal Cables ....................................................................................................103

Cable Labels ......................................................................................................................110

Handling and Care of Fiber Optic Cables ..........................................................................111

Routing Cables ..................................................................................................................112

Chapter 7: Cabling Plan ..........................................................................................................115

Cable Planning Worksheet ................................................................................................115

Build Map for Your Oracle FS System ...............................................................................118

Drive Enclosure Strings .....................................................................................................120

Example of String Assignments .........................................................................................122

Chapter 8: Wiring Diagrams ....................................................................................................124

Pilot Management Interface Wiring Diagram .....................................................................124

Controller Wiring Diagrams................................................................................................125

Drive Enclosure Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................................130

Chapter 9: Connect the Internal Cables ..................................................................................139

Connect the Internal Cables ..............................................................................................139

Configure the Cable Covers on the CMAs ...................................................................140

Connect the Cables to Pilot 1 .......................................................................................141

Connect the Cables to Pilot 2 .......................................................................................142

Connect the Cables to Controller 1 ..............................................................................143

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Connect the Cables to Controller 2 ..............................................................................144

Connect the SAS Cables to the Controllers .................................................................145

Connect the Controllers to the Drive Enclosures..........................................................146

Connect the SAS Cables to the Drive Enclosures........................................................146

Example of Two Strings................................................................................................148

Chapter 10: System Power .....................................................................................................150

Power Distribution Units.....................................................................................................150

PDU Outlet Amperage Ratings ..........................................................................................150

Routing Power ...................................................................................................................151

Connect the Power Cords to the PDUs .............................................................................152

Connect the Power Cables to the Power Supply ...............................................................153

Power On the System ........................................................................................................154

Chapter 11: Configure and Connect to the Customer Management Network.........................157

Workflow for Customer Management Network ..................................................................157

Ping 10.0.0.2......................................................................................................................158

Download Oracle FS System Manager to a Laptop...........................................................158

Configure the Management IP Addresses .........................................................................159

Connect to the Customer Management Network...............................................................160

Download Oracle FS System Manager to Workstations....................................................161

Download Oracle FS Command Line Interface .................................................................162

Verify the Controller Service Type .....................................................................................163

Update the Oracle FS System Software and Firmware .....................................................163

Download Software and Firmware Updates .................................................................163

Upload the Software and Firmware Package ...............................................................164

Update the Oracle FS System Software.......................................................................165

Update the Drive Firmware...........................................................................................166

Chapter 12: Configure Global Settings....................................................................................168

Create an Additional Administrator 1 Account ...................................................................168

Configure Email for Administrator Accounts ......................................................................169

Configure the Email Server................................................................................................169

Test Administrator Password Recovery.............................................................................170

Configure DNS Settings.....................................................................................................170

Configure NTP Servers......................................................................................................171

Auto Service Requests ......................................................................................................171

ASR Activation Overview ...................................................................................................172

Settings for ASR (Call-Home) ............................................................................................173

Configure Call-Home for ASR............................................................................................174

Activate ASR (Test Call-Home)..........................................................................................176

ASR Activation (Call-Home) Troubleshooting....................................................................177

Chapter 13: Connect to the Customer Data Network..............................................................179

Connections to the Customer Data Network......................................................................179

Provision the Controller Ports ............................................................................................179

Connect to the Customer Data Network ............................................................................180

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Chapter 14: Complete the Installation .....................................................................................182

Perform a Controller Failover Test.....................................................................................182

Generate IO on the System..........................................................................................183

Failover a Controller Using the CLI ..............................................................................183

Bring the Controller Online Using the CLI ....................................................................183

Clear the Controller Failure History Using the CLI .......................................................184

Failover a Controller Using the ILOM ...........................................................................184

Bring a Controller Online Using the ILOM ....................................................................185

Failover and Bring Controller Online Using the Power Button......................................185

Perform a Drive Failure Test..............................................................................................185

System Status Verification .................................................................................................187

Verify System Status Using the Oracle FS Portal..............................................................188

Verify System Status Using the FS System Manager........................................................189

Appendix A: Oracle FS System Data ......................................................................................193

System Packaging and Transportation ..............................................................................193

System Environmentals .....................................................................................................193

Appendix B: Oracle FS System LED Status............................................................................194

Oracle FS System LEDs ....................................................................................................194

Controller LED Indicators...................................................................................................194

Controller Power Supply LED Indicators ......................................................................201

Controller Fan LED Indicators ......................................................................................201

Controller ESM LED Indicators.....................................................................................202

Drive Enclosure LED Indicators .........................................................................................203

Power Cooling Module LED Indicators.........................................................................205

I/O Module LED Indicators ...........................................................................................207

Drive LED Indicators.....................................................................................................208

Pilot LED Indicators ...........................................................................................................209

Pilot Drive LED Indicators.............................................................................................214

Pilot Fan LED Indicators...............................................................................................214

Pilot Port LED Indicators ..............................................................................................215

Pilot Motherboard LED Indicators.................................................................................216

Pilot Power Supply LED Indicators...............................................................................217

Index........................................................................................................................................218

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List of Tables

Table 1: Oracle resources.........................................................................................................14

Table 2: Oracle FS System component descriptions................................................................19

Table 3: Pilot dimensions and weight .......................................................................................21

Table 4: Controller dimensions and weight...............................................................................21

Table 5: DE2-24P Drive Enclosure dimensions and weight......................................................22

Table 6: DE2-24C Drive Enclosure dimensions and weight......................................................22

Table 7: Pilot power characteristics...........................................................................................22

Table 8: Controller power characteristics .................................................................................23

Table 9: Drive Enclosure power characteristics........................................................................24

Table 10: Low voltage dual phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems.............................25

Table 11: Low voltage three-phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems............................26

Table 12: High voltage single phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems..........................26

Table 13: High voltage three-phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems...........................27

Table 14: Site preparation checklist..........................................................................................28

Table 15: Required tools...........................................................................................................34

Table 16: Default component placement in racks.....................................................................37

Table 17: Component placement with one Replication Engine.................................................37

Table 18: Component placement with two Replication Engines................................................38

Table 19: Component placement with three Replication Engines.............................................38

Table 20: Component placement with four Replication Engines...............................................39

Table 21: Controller rail kit mounting screws.............................................................................47

Table 22: Drive Enclosure rail kits.............................................................................................63

Table 23: Oracle FS System configurations..............................................................................96

Table 24: SAN HBA.................................................................................................................102

Table 25: HBA options with SFPs...........................................................................................103

Table 26: Cable length limits for FC configurations.................................................................103

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List of Tables

Table 27: Private management network cables......................................................................104

Table 28: Mini-SAS HD cables................................................................................................106

Table 29: Mini-SAS to mini-SAS HD cables ...........................................................................106

Table 30: Mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables .................................................................................107

Table 31: Power cords and PDU connections.........................................................................109

Table 32: Sequence summary.................................................................................................122

Table 33: Example of Drive Enclosure string assignments.....................................................123

Table 34: One SAS HBA per Controller..................................................................................131

Table 35: Two SAS HBAs per Controller.................................................................................131

Table 36: Three SAS HBAs per Controller..............................................................................132

Table 37: System altitude specifications.................................................................................193

Table 38: System temperature and humidity specifications....................................................193

Table 39: Controller LED status and description (front panel).................................................195

Table 40: Controller LED status and description (back panel)................................................198

Table 41: Controller power supply LED status and description ..............................................201

Table 42: Controller fan LED status and description ..............................................................201

Table 43: Controller ESM LED status and description ...........................................................203

Table 44: Drive Enclosure LED status and description (operator panel).................................205

Table 45: Drive Enclosure LED status and description (power cooling module).....................206

Table 46: Drive Enclosure LED status and description (I/O module)......................................207

Table 47: Drive Enclosure LED status and description (drives)..............................................209

Table 48: Pilot LED status and description .............................................................................211

Table 49: Pilot drive LED status and description ....................................................................214

Table 50: Pilot fan LED status and description .......................................................................214

Table 51: Network management port LED status and description .........................................215

Table 52: Ethernet port LED status and description ...............................................................215

Table 53: Motherboard LED status and description ...............................................................216

Table 54: Pilot Drive LED status and description ...................................................................217

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Empty rack.................................................................................................................15

Figure 2: Oracle FS System: Installation overview....................................................................17

Figure 3: Shipping carton labels................................................................................................32

Figure 4: Controller-to-Drive Enclosure cabling between two racks..........................................36

Figure 5: Component numbering in Oracle FS Systems...........................................................40

Figure 6: WWnN label...............................................................................................................41

Figure 7: SSN label...................................................................................................................41

Figure 8: SSN label location: (top of the left PDU in the rack)...................................................42

Figure 9: SSN label location: (middle of the left frame at the front of the rack).........................42

Figure 10: WWnN location: (Controller front next to SSN label)................................................43

Figure 11: Rack door removal...................................................................................................44

Figure 12: Examples of supported rack holes...........................................................................46

Figure 13: Controller rack mount location..................................................................................49

Figure 14: Left rail secured to the front of the rack....................................................................50

Figure 15: Left rail adjusted at the back of the rack ..................................................................51

Figure 16: Slide rail assembly unlocked....................................................................................52

Figure 17: Mounting bracket release button .............................................................................52

Figure 18: Slide rail middle section unlocked............................................................................53

Figure 19: Mounting bracket attached to the chassis................................................................54

Figure 20: Slide rail mounted on the rack post..........................................................................55

Figure 21: Slide rail spacing tool ..............................................................................................56

Figure 22: Controller chassis mounted on the slide rails ..........................................................57

Figure 23: CMA rail extension inserted into the back of the left slide rail .................................58

Figure 24: Inner CMA connector mounted................................................................................59

Figure 25: Outer CMA connector attached................................................................................59

Figure 26: Left side of the slide rail mounted.............................................................................60

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List of Figures

Figure 27: Examples of supported rack holes...........................................................................61

Figure 28: Rails for the DE2-24P Drive Enclosure....................................................................61

Figure 29: Rails for the DE2-24C Drive Enclosure....................................................................62

Figure 30: 10mm wrench and adaptor pins ..............................................................................65

Figure 31: Rack flange, rail flange, and rail label (front)............................................................66

Figure 32: Back-mounting screw...............................................................................................67

Figure 33: Front of the rack and rail-location pegs....................................................................68

Figure 34: A Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw and the front of a rack...............................69

Figure 35: Extended rail to the back of the rack........................................................................69

Figure 36: A Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw and the back of a rack..............................70

Figure 37: Cage nut installed in a square-hole rack..................................................................71

Figure 38: Rail-location pegs from inside of the rail flange and the clip nut..............................72

Figure 39: Rail-location pegs and a square-hole rack...............................................................73

Figure 40: Rail extended to holes in the back of the rack..........................................................73

Figure 41: The locking screws and side of the rail....................................................................74

Figure 42: Pilot rail kit parts.......................................................................................................75

Figure 43: Rack-mount installation card template.....................................................................76

Figure 44: Slide rails oriented with the ball bearing track..........................................................77

Figure 45: Slide rail assembly aligned with the rack..................................................................77

Figure 46: Mounting bracket aligned with the Pilot chassis.......................................................78

Figure 47: CMA slide rail connector inserted into the back of the right slide rail.......................79

Figure 48: CMA slide rail connector inserted into the back of the left slide rail.........................80

Figure 49: The rail ledge for the DE2-24C Drive Enclosure......................................................82

Figure 50: Phillips Number 2 pan head screw with patch lock..................................................82

Figure 51: Left front-side cap and Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw.................................83

Figure 52: Left rail channel........................................................................................................84

Figure 53: Back of the Drive Enclosure and Rail secured.........................................................85

Figure 54: Left front-side cap and Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw.................................86

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List of Figures

Figure 55: Controller slide rails unlocked..................................................................................88

Figure 56: Mounting bracket release button..............................................................................88

Figure 57: Slide rail release button............................................................................................89

Figure 58: Pilot with mounting brackets inserted into the slide rails..........................................91

Figure 59: Pilot inserted into the rack........................................................................................91

Figure 60: Cabling workflow......................................................................................................95

Figure 61: Pilot port for external cabling....................................................................................96

Figure 62: Pilot ports for internal cabling...................................................................................97

Figure 63: Controller ports for external cabling.........................................................................98

Figure 64: Controller ports for internal cabling..........................................................................98

Figure 65: SAS ports for Drive Enclosure cabling (DE2-24P).................................................100

Figure 66: SAS ports for Drive Enclosure cabling (DE2-24C).................................................100

Figure 67: Example of mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cable connectors.................................106

Figure 68: Example of mini-SAS to mini-SAS HD cable connectors.......................................107

Figure 69: Example of mini-SAS to mini-SAS cable connectors.............................................108

Figure 70: Example of a power cord with C13 to C14 angled connectors...............................110

Figure 71: Example of a cable label for an internal Ethernet cable.........................................110

Figure 72: Controller cables routed through the CMA.............................................................112

Figure 73: Pilot cables routed through the CMA......................................................................113

Figure 74: Routing a cable same rack (Controller to Drive Enclosure)...................................114

Figure 75: Completed cable planning worksheet....................................................................116

Figure 76: Sample cable planning worksheet..........................................................................117

Figure 77: Build map...............................................................................................................119

Figure 78: The first string with five Drive Enclosures..............................................................121

Figure 79: Pilot wiring diagram (management connectivity)....................................................124

Figure 80: Controller wiring diagram (management connectivity)...........................................125

Figure 81: Controller wiring diagram (customer data network)................................................126

Figure 82: SAS wiring diagram (Controller to Controller)........................................................127

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List of Figures

Figure 83: SAS wiring diagram for Controllers to Drive Enclosures (base).............................128

Figure 84: SAS wiring diagram for Controllers to Drive Enclosures (performance)................129

Figure 85: SAS wiring diagram for one string with one Drive Enclosure.................................134

Figure 86: SAS wiring diagram for one string with two Drive Enclosures................................135

Figure 87: SAS wiring diagram for one string with three Drive Enclosures.............................136

Figure 88: SAS wiring diagram for one string with four Drive Enclosures...............................137

Figure 89: SAS wiring diagram for one string with five Drive Enclosures................................138

Figure 90: Mini-SAS HD connector and a SAS HBA port on the Controller............................145

Figure 91: Example of two strings with five Drives Enclosures ..............................................149

Figure 92: Power cords on the Pilot........................................................................................152

Figure 93: Power switches on the Drive Enclosures...............................................................155

Figure 94: PDU circuit breakers (example).............................................................................156

Figure 95: Workflow configure and connect to management network.....................................157

Figure 96: The NET 3 ports on the Pilots ...............................................................................161

Figure 97: SAN HBA connections to the customer data network ...........................................180

Figure 98: Controller CMA ......................................................................................................181

Figure 99: Pilot management interface main screen...............................................................188

Figure 100: Oracle FS System Login screen...........................................................................189

Figure 101: Oracle FS System Manager login screen.............................................................190

Figure 102: LED alarm assembly front display........................................................................195

Figure 103: Controller back LEDs...........................................................................................197

Figure 104: Controller drive LEDs...........................................................................................202

Figure 105: Operator panel LEDs (DE2-24P Drive Enclosure)...............................................204

Figure 106: Operator panel LEDs (DE2-24C Drive Enclosure)...............................................204

Figure 107: Power cooling module LEDs................................................................................205

Figure 108: I/O module LEDs..................................................................................................207

Figure 109: Drive LEDs (DE2-24P Drive Enclosure)...............................................................208

Figure 110: Drive LEDs (DE2-24C Drive Enclosure)...............................................................208

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List of Figures

Figure 111: LEDs at the front of the Pilot................................................................................210

Figure 112: LEDs at the back of the Pilot................................................................................210

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Preface

Related Documentation

•

Oracle Flash Storage System Glossary

•

Oracle FS1-2 Flash Storage System Customer Service Guide

•

Oracle Flash Storage System Administrator’s Guide

•

Oracle FS1-2 Flash Storage System Release Notes

Oracle Resources

Important: For the latest version of this document, visit the SAN Storage – Oracle

Flash Storage Systems section at the Oracle Help Center (hp://www.oracle.com/

goto/fssystems/docs).

Table 1: Oracle resources

For help with... Contact...

Support hp://www.oracle.com/support

(www.oracle.com/support)

Training hps://education.oracle.com

(hps://education.oracle.com)

Documentation

Documentation
feedback

Contact Oracle hp://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/contact/index.html

•

SAN Storage – Oracle Flash Storage Systems:

(hp://www.oracle.com/goto/fssystems/docs)

•

From Oracle FS System Manager (GUI):
Help > Documentation

•

From Oracle FS System HTTP access:
(system-name-ip/documentation.php
where system-name-ip is the name or the public IP
address of your system)

hp://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback

(hp://www.orarcle.com/goto/docfeedback)

(hp://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/contact/
index.html)

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CHAPTER 1

Oracle FS Systems: Installation Overview

Not-Racked Systems

Oracle FS Systems that are not racked are shipped as separate components to a

customer site. Customers supply their own racks to accommodate not racked
systems. A customer-supplied rack must meet the rack specications for an

Oracle FS System. Customers who order not racked systems are responsible for
installing and cabling components in the rack.

The following gure shows an example of an empty customer-supplied rack

where Oracle FS System components are to be installed.

Figure 1: Empty rack

Legend

1 Rack front door
2 Empty rack
3 Side panel

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Oracle FS Systems: Installation Overview

Oracle FS System components are compatible with racks that are compliant to
the ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992. Use a four-post rack that can support the weight load
of all Oracle FS System components.

The not racked Oracle FS System is staged at an Oracle manufacturing site. A

temporary label is axed to each component that indicates the component name
and sequence number. A similar label is applied on the outside of the shipping
carton for each component. Follow the labels on the shipping cartons to best

facilitate the assembly of the Oracle FS System.

Power cords, network cables, and SAS cables are shipped in an accessory box,
which is labeled as “Cables”. The rack labels, the system serial number (SSN)
labels, and the Controller World Wide Node Name (WWnN) labels are packaged
in a bag and shipped inside the carton for Pilot-1.

Caution: A Drive Enclosure (DE2-24P) weighs up to 55 pounds (24.9 kilograms)
and a Drive Enclosure (DE2-24C) weighs up to 110 pounds (49.89 kilograms). For
safe handling, use two people to lift it.

Caution: A Controller weighs up to 41 pounds (18.59 kilograms). For safe
handling, use two people to lift it.

Tip: To verify that you have retrieved all the small parts before recycling the
packing material, check the packing materials.

Related Links

Unpacking Systems
Site Preparation Checklist (Not-racked Systems)
System Components
Planning for a System Installation
Installation Overview

Installation Overview

Installation of a not racked Oracle FS System is the customer's responsibility
unless installation services are purchased from Oracle or a servicing partner.

Oracle recommends that the components in the rack follow the recommended
rack placement and cabling guidelines to the maximum extent possible. Use the
labels on the shipping cartons as a guideline for planning the installation.

Note: Several factors must be considered prior to the installation of not racked
Oracle FS Systems.

•

Available rack space

•

Excessive heat from the non-Oracle FS System components might impact
the Oracle FS System components

•

Cooling requirements for non-Oracle FS System components might not be
compatible with Oracle FS System components

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Oracle FS Systems: Installation Overview

•

Power requirements for both non-Oracle FS System components
andOracle FS System components

•

Cable lengths

Note: Ensure that all site-preparation steps have been taken at the data center
before starting the installation.

Note: Ensure that the rack is ready prior to starting the installation and meets all
the rack specications.

The following owchart shows the sequence of tasks to perform to install a not

racked Oracle FS System.

Figure 2: Oracle FS System: Installation overview

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Caution: Do not turn on any power circuits until the installation of all ordered

hardware is complete and all internal cables are in place. Turning on the power
to the system prematurely can prevent the system from starting up correctly.

Note: Each circuit has its own amperage limits. Plug in the system components
so that no PDU amperage limits are exceeded.

Tip: Review the information on Oracle FS System power requirements in this
guide.

Related Links

Not-Racked Systems
Unpacking Systems
Planning for a System Installation
System Components
Site Preparation Checklist (Not-racked Systems)

Planning for a System Installation

Oracle FS Systems: Installation Overview

Following items are a part of the planning and site preparation before the
installation of an Oracle FS System:

•

System weight

•

Physical dimensions

•

Power requirements

•

Rack specications

•

Hardware specications

•

Unpacking requirements

Note: To ensure that all planning requirements have been met and the site is
ready for a not racked Oracle FS System installation, follow the site preparation
checklist.

Related Links

Component Chassis Hardware Specications

System Power Requirements

PDU Hardware Specications

Required Tools
Warnings and Cautions
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Site Preparation Checklist (Not-racked Systems)
System Components

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System Components

An Oracle Flash Storage System consists of Pilots, Controllers, and Drive
Enclosures. Replication Engines can also be added to the system for replication
purposes.

The following table summarizes the components that comprise the Oracle FS
System along with their model name, quantity, and description.

Table 2: Oracle FS System component descriptions

Component name Model Quantity and description

Pilot 1U An Oracle FS System supports two

Oracle FS Systems: Installation Overview

Pilot management controllers.
The Pilot nodes are designated as

Pilot-1 and Pilot-2. One Pilot node
actively performs management
functions while the other Pilot node is
in standby mode. The Pilot in an
Oracle FS System operates separately
from the user data and the command
paths and thus provides out-of-band
management.

Controllers 2U An Oracle FS1-2 supports two storage

Controllers. The Controllers are
designated as Controller-1 and
Controller-2. Both Controllers actively
process I/O on the data path.

Note: Controllers are identied in the
CLI as CONTROLLER-01,
CONTROLLER-02 and in the
Oracle FS System Manager as
CONTROLLER 01, CONTROLLER 02.

Drive Enclosures

•

DE2-24P (2U), 24
SFF, 2.5 inches
(6.35
centimeters)

An Oracle FS1-2 supports between 1­30 Drive Enclosures. Both DE2-24P and
DE2-24C can coexist in the same
system.

SAS-2 drives or
7, 13, 19 SSDs for
each Drive
Enclosure

•

DE2-24C (4U), 24
LFF, 3.5 inches
(8.89
centimeters)
SAS-2 drives

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Table 2: Oracle FS System component descriptions (continued)

Component name Model Quantity and description

MaxRep
Replication
Engines (optional)

Filler panels
(optional)

Power distribution
units (PDUs)

Racks Standard four-post racks

2U An Oracle FS System supports a total

•

1U

•

2U

Unless using Oracle
PDUs, PDUs are the
responsibility of the
customer or third party
rack vendor.

(42U).

of eight Replication Engines. The
number of Replication Engines

depends on customer requirements
and the type of replication. While a
single engine is sucient for
replication, Oracle recommends
having at least two engines for
redundancy purposes.

The number of ller panels depends
on how many empty rack unit (RU)
slots exist in the rack.

Oracle PDUs are integrated into the
rack. Non-Oracle PDUs might or
might not be integrated into the rack.

The number of racks depends on the
number and the distribution of the
hardware components. A minimum of
1 rack and a maximum of 4 racks can
be used.

The PDUs used in a not-racked Oracle FS System installation must provide

redundancy for both external AC power source and internal AC power
distribution to the components. The PDUs must provide sucient current to

meet the sum of the requirements for the Oracle FS System components.

Oracle PDUs might be purchased for use with non-Oracle racks. The Oracle FS
System component power cords have been designed to work with vertical style

Oracle or third party PDUs. Non-Oracle PDUs must be compatible with Oracle
component power cord lengths and plug types. Non-Oracle PDUs must be
mounted in a manner such that the power cords provided by Oracle might be
used and the PDUs do not obstruct the ability to replace eld replaceable units
(FRUs) and customer serviceable units (CRUs).

While planning rack-space, ensure that adequate space is also allocated for the
PDUs, if using non-Oracle PDUs.

Note: Typically, enterprise class products like the Oracle FS System do not use a

UPS and rely on generator backed power supply in the data centers. However, if
you use a UPS, it must be based on the maximum waage requirements of the

sum total of all the Oracle FS System components. The UPS, if used, should

conform to the APC PowerNet MIB specications so that it can send SNMP traps

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to the Oracle FS System to indicate that it is operating in baery mode or in
normal mode and that the Oracle FS System should be congured to receive the

traps. For more information about managing APC products that can be

monitored and congured with SNMP, see the Schneider Electric MIB Reference

Guide (hp://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/JGAY-83UPH9/

JGAY-83UPH9_R0_EN.pdf). In short, a UPS system must be based on the

maximum waage requirements of the sum total of all the Oracle FS System

components.

Related Links

Planning for a System Installation
Unpacking Systems
Check and Receive Components
System Power Requirements

PDU Hardware Specications
Component Chassis Hardware Specications

Component Chassis Hardware Specifications

The following tables provide information on the hardware specications and the

power characteristics of the Pilot, Controller, and Drive Enclosures.

Dimensions and Weight

Table 3: Pilot dimensions and weight

Attribute Value

Height 1.68 in (4.26 cm)

Width Server chassis (not including ears): 17.19 in (43.65 cm)

Server chassis (with bezel): 18.90 in (48.24 cm)

Depth (not
including power
supply handles)

Weight 40 lb (18.1437 kg): Weight of one Pilot.

29.00 in (73.66 cm)

Table 4: Controller dimensions and weight

Attribute Value

Height 3.45 in (8.76 cm)

Width 17.52 in (44.55 cm)

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Table 4: Controller dimensions and weight (continued)

Attribute Value

Depth 20.25 in (51.435 cm)

Weight 41 lb (18.59 kg)

Table 5: DE2-24P Drive Enclosure dimensions and weight

Attribute Value

Height 3.46 in (8.79 cm); 2U

Weight (with
drives)

Width

Depth 24.8 in (62.99 cm)

55 lb (24.9 kg)
Note: The nal weight of the Drive Enclosure depends on the drive

type and the number of drives in each Drive Enclosure.

Width across mounting ange: 19 in (48.26 cm)

Width across body of enclosure: 17.44 in (44.29 cm)

Table 6: DE2-24C Drive Enclosure dimensions and weight

Attribute Value

Height 6.92 in (17.57 cm); 4U

Weight (with
drives)

Width Width across mounting ange: 19.00 in (48.26 cm)

110 lb (49.9 kg)

Width across body of enclosure: 17.44 in (44.29 cm)

Depth 24.80 in (62.99 cm)

Power Characteristics

Table 7: Pilot power characteristics

Power
characteristic

Frequency 50–60Hz

AC voltage 100–240V

Value

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Table 7: Pilot power characteristics (continued)

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Power

Value

characteristic

Maximum

314 VA
power
consumption for
both nodes

Current draw

1.42A, 208V

for both nodes

Maximum heat

1102 BTU/hr
dissipation

AC receptacle

IEC 60320 C14 inlet
type

Table 8: Controller power characteristics

Power
characteristic

Value

Frequency
(nominal)

Voltage
(nominal)

Input current
(maximum) for
both nodes

Maximum
power
consumption for
both nodes

Maximum heat
dissipation

AC receptacle
type

50–60 Hz (47–63 Hz range)

100 to 127/200 to 240 Volts AC

13.6 A at 100–120 Volts AC (approximately)

8 A at 200–240 Volts AC (approximately)

874 VA (power at maximum FS1 Controller conguration)

2830 BTU/hr

IEC 60320 C14 inlet

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Table 9: Drive Enclosure power characteristics

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Power
characteristic

Maximum
output power

Frequency

Voltage range 100–240 Volts AC rated

Maximum range
selection

Maximum
inrush current

Value

Maximum power consumption depends on the type of Drive

Enclosure (DE2-24P or DE2-24C), its size (2U/4U), and

conguration.

• 4U HDD= 376VA (4TB HDD)

• 2U SFF = 260VA (900GB SFF HDD)

• 2U SSD = 307VA (19 x 1.6TB SSD)

50–60 Hz

47–63 Hz

20A

System Power Requirements

The total power consumed by the Oracle FS1 Flash Storage System is dependent

on the conguration of the system. To determine the system electrical input

ratings for Oracle Flash Storage Systems that use the Oracle supported PDUs,

refer to the PDU information provided for Oracle Flash Storage Systems.
Oracle Flash Storage Systems require redundant input power feeds for proper

fault tolerant operation.

Note: Ensure that you have the exact power load and current requirements for

your specic Oracle FS System at hand.

If non-Oracle PDUs are used, you must determine the electrical input ratings of
the Oracle FS System conguration.

PDU Hardware Specifications

The PDUs used in a not-racked Oracle FS System installation must provide

redundancy for both external AC power source and internal AC power
distribution to the components. The PDUs must provide sucient current to

meet the sum of the requirements for the Oracle FS System components.

Oracle PDUs might be purchased for use with non-Oracle racks. The Oracle FS
System component power cords have been designed to work with vertical style

Oracle or third party PDUs. Non-Oracle PDUs must be compatible with Oracle
component power cord lengths and plug types. Non-Oracle PDUs must be

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mounted in a manner such that the power cords provided by Oracle might be
used and the PDUs do not obstruct the ability to replace eld replaceable units
(FRUs) and customer serviceable units (CRUs).

While planning rack-space, ensure that adequate space is also allocated for the
PDUs, if using non-Oracle PDUs.

The following tables provide information on the various PDUs for the Oracle FS
Systems, with the assumption that there are two PDUs in each rack.

Note: The term “Ph” stands for “phase” in the above tables.

Table 10: Low voltage dual phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems

Low Voltage 2Ph (2W + ground)

kVA size 10 kVA

Marketing part number 7104982

Phase 1 Phase

No grounded neutral conductors are
provided in the two input cords.

Voltage input

Number of input cords and plug type

Number of data center receptacles and
type

Maximum input current for each cord 24A

Outlet receptacles (number/type) 42/C13 (seven for each outlet group)

Outlet groups for each PDU 6

PDU power cord length 2 meters (6.6 feet)

2x [2Ph (2W+ground)], 208Vac, 50/60 Hz,
maximum. 24A per phase

Can be connected to input sources in the
range of 200V – 240V AC (nominal)

2x NEMA L6-30P

2x NEMA L6-30R

6/C19 (one for each outlet group)

PDU power cords are 4 m (13 ft) long, but
only 2 m (6.6 ft) are usable outside of the
cabinet.

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Table 11: Low voltage three-phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems

Low Voltage 3Ph (3W + ground)

kVA size 15 kVA

Marketing part number 7104979

Phase 3

No grounded neutral conductors are
provided in the input cords.

Voltage input

3Ph [(3W+ground)] 208Vac, 50/60 Hz,
maximum. 40A per phase

Can be connected to Ph-Ph input sources in
the range of 190V – 220V AC (nominal)

Number of input cords and plug type

1x IEC 309, 60A (Hubbell C460P9W or
equivalent)

Number of data center receptacles and
type

1x IEC 309, 60A (Hubbell 460R9S or
equivalent)

Maximum input current for each cord 40A

Outlet receptacles (number/type) 42/C13 (seven for each outlet group)

6/C19 (one for each outlet group)

Outlet groups for each PDU 6

PDU power cord length 2 meters (6.6 feet)

PDU power cords are 4 meters (13 feet)
long, but sections are connected for internal
routing in the rack.

Table 12: High voltage single phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems

High Voltage 1Ph (2W + ground)

kVA size 10 kVA

Marketing part number 7104983

Phase 1

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Table 12: High voltage single phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems
(continued)

High Voltage 1Ph (2W + ground)

Voltage input 2x [2Ph. (2W+ground)] 230Vac, 50 Hz,

maximum. 25A per phase
Can be connected to Ph-N input sources in

the range of 220V – 240V AC (nominal)

Number of input cords and plug type

2x IEC 309, 32A (Hubbell 332P6S or
equivalent)

Number of data center receptacles and
type

2x IEC 309, 32A (Hubbell 332R6S or
equivalent)

Maximum input current for each cord 25A

Outlet receptacles (number/type) 42/C13 (seven for each outlet group)

6/C19 (one for each outlet group)

Outlet groups for each PDU 6

PDU power cord length 2 meters (6.6 feet)

PDU power cords are 4 meters (13 feet)
long, but sections are connected for internal
routing in the rack.

Table 13: High voltage three-phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems

High Voltage 3Ph (5W + ground)

kVA size 15 kVA

Marketing part number 7104980

Phase 3

Voltage input [3Ph. (4W+ground)] 230/400Vac, 50/60 Hz,

maximum. 25A per phase
Can be connected to Ph-N input sources in

the range of 220V – 240V AC (nominal)

Number of input cords and plug type

1x IEC 309, 32A (Hubbell 532P6S or
equivalent)

Number of data center receptacles and
type

1x IEC 309, 32A (Hubbell 532R6S or
equivalent)

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Table 13: High voltage three-phase PDU for Oracle Flash Storage Systems
(continued)

High Voltage 3Ph (5W + ground)

Maximum input current for each cord 25A

Outlet receptacles (number/type) 42/C13 (seven for each outlet group)

6/C19 (one for each outlet group)

Outlet groups for each PDU 6

PDU power cord length 2 meters (6.6 feet)

PDU power cords are 4 meters (13 feet)
long, but sections are connected for internal
routing in the rack.

Site Preparation Checklist (Not-racked Systems)

Before system installation, complete the tasks outlined in the pre-installation
checklist as part of the site preparation and installation planning. Your Oracle
Sales team can arrange for site audit and installation services.

Table 14: Site preparation checklist

Check Site preparation or pre-installation planning items

Pre-installation site preparation: Prior to system delivery, a site audit must be
conducted.

❑

❑

❑

❑

❑

Determine the suitability of access routes to the installation location, such
as carpet, doors, elevators, oor strengths, and ramps.

Determine the load capacity of the oor where the system is to be
installed.

Verify the cleanliness of the site and inform the customer to perform any
required cleaning.

Note any problems or peculiarities at the site that require special
equipment.

Determine if there will be raised oors, where the cabling will be under
the oor. For raised oors, cutout tiles with protected edges will be needed
prior to installation.

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Table 14: Site preparation checklist (continued)

Check Site preparation or pre-installation planning items

❑

Determine the environmental conditions at the installation site, including
temperature and humidity. The operating environment must remain
between the operating temperatures of 41ºF —95ºF (5º— 35º Celsius) and
the relative humidity must remain between 10% and 90% non-condensing.
Operational altitude is from -200 to 10,000 feet.

❑

Ensure that the installation site provides adequate air conditioning. To
bring the room to the appropriate temperature, operate the air
conditioning system for 48 hours prior to the scheduled installation.

Unpacking logistics

❑

Do not unpack components from their original packaging until you are
ready to perform the Oracle FS System installation.

Note: Stack the boxes containing the Drive Enclosures in inverse order

with DE #1 on the top of the pile and DE #30 at the boom.

Grounding requirements

❑

Determine if all powered equipment are properly grounded for proper
operation and safety. All power distribution units, branch wiring, and
receptacles must be listed as grounding-type devices. Connect each
component and power distribution unit into reliably grounded outlets.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to installed
equipment, never disable the grounding plug on any power cord.

Rack requirements

❑ Determine if the rack can support the weight load of an Oracle FS System.
❑ Determine if adequate space is available for the new racks or within

existing racks.

❑ Determine if there is adequate room in the customer provided rack for all

the Oracle FS System components.

Documentation requirements

❑

Check the Oracle FS1-2 Flash Storage System Release Notes and MyOracle

Support (MOS) (hps://support.oracle.com/) portal to see if any software
updates are available.

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Table 14: Site preparation checklist (continued)

Check Site preparation or pre-installation planning items

❑

Check the Oracle Technology Network (OTN) (hp://www.oracle.com/
technetwork/documentation/oracle-unied-ss-193371.html) for all relevant
documentation:

•

For instructions on system unpacking, installation, and initial

conguration, refer to this guide.

•

For instructions on installing software updates, refer to the

Oracle FS1-2 Flash Storage System Release Notes and to the

Oracle Flash Storage System Administrator’s Guide.

•

For instructions on conguring the system, refer to the Oracle

Flash Storage System Administrator’s Guide.

•

For instruction on servicing the replaceable units within the

system, refer to the Oracle FS1-2 Flash Storage System Field

Service Guide.

Data path interface requirements

❑

Network connectivity requirements

❑

Ensure that data path interfaces or connectors meet Oracle specications
and speed requirements.

Two 1 Gb/10 Gb Ethernet network cables, one for each Pilot to enable Pilot
connectivity to the management network.

❑

Global system parameters

❑

Obtain three IP addresses for the Pilot management interfaces. The shared
IP address may be assigned using DHCP. The address for each Pilot may
not be assigned using DHCP. DNS hostnames for the Pilot management
interfaces are optional, but recommended. The standard Pilot
conguration or the Oracle FS System factory default IP addresses are as
follows:

•

Shared IP: 10.0.0.2

•

Pilot–1: 10.0.0.3

•

Pilot–2: 10.0.0.4

•

Gateway: 10.0.0.1

•

Netmask: 255.255.255.0

The Oracle FS System defaults to the correct Call-Home connection

parameters and IP addresses, if it uses a direct connection to the Oracle
servers. If you are using a Proxy server, the information on the Call-Home
connection parameters and IP addresses comes from the local network and
rewall administrators. Get the Call-Home conguration modes from the
site network and/or rewall administrators.

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Table 14: Site preparation checklist (continued)

Check Site preparation or pre-installation planning items

❑

❑

❑

❑

❑

❑

Oracle FS System Manager GUI access

❑ Ensure that you have the default customer login and the default support

❑ Download and install the GUI or the command line interface (CLI) or both

Set the operating mode of the management Ethernet: auto-negotiation, or
manual speed and duplex.

Congure the DNS server and backup DNS server for Call-Home.

Get the IP address of your primary NTP server for synchronizing system
time. This is recommended for SAN and required for NAS.

Congure an email server for password recovery and optionally for
sending e-mail notications.

Congure SNMP servers for traps and monitoring.

If a UPS is being used, get the IP address of the UPS device and the UPS
SNMP community string.

login.

from hp://system-name-ip, where system-name-ip is the name or the
public IP address of your system.

SAN storage parameters

❑ Understand enough about SANs to specify capacity, type of redundancy,

Related Links

Not-Racked Systems
Installation Overview

Unpacking Systems

Not-racked Oracle FS System components are shipped in separate cardboard
cartons on a pallet.

Each shipping carton contains the following items taped on the cardboard:

•

Customer system record

•

Product label

•

Component label

priority over other volumes, random or sequential le access, read or write
I/O bias, and Clone LUN space requirements.

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Figure 3: Shipping carton labels

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Legend

1 Customer system record 3 Component label
2 Product label

Note: The graphic of the shipping carton labels is representative and there might
be slight variations in your packaging.

The customer system record lists all the components and replaceable units along
with their associated part numbers.

The product label includes the following information:

•

Top level Marketing number

•

Manufacturing part number

•

Top level serial Number

•

Site code (HLS)

•

Box count

•

Date of manufacturing

•

Country of origin

The component labels identify the component inside the shipping carton and the
sequence number of the component. For example, the Controllers are labeled as
“CU 1” and “CU 2”. The Pilots are labeled “PLT 1” and “PLT 2”. The Drive
Enclosures are labeled as “DE 1” “DE 2,” and so on. The Replication Engines are
labeled as “MAXREP 1”, “MAXREP 2”, “MAXREP 3”, or “MAXREP 4”. Power,
network, and labeled cables are shipped in an accessory box that is labeled as

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“Cables.”. The component labels help facilitate the assembly of an Oracle FS
System at the customer site and are usually temporary.

Note: While ordering or receiving multiple not-racked Oracle FS Systems, it is

critical to make sure that all shipping cartons are grouped by the top level serial
number. If components from systems with dierent system serial numbers are
mixed, the resulting assembled systems will not boot.

Besides, Drive Enclosures and Controllers have seven segment identication
displays that indicate the chassis ID. The seven segment displays on the Drive

Enclosures and Controllers can be changed by the customer.
Note: To avoid a disconnect between the temporary component label and the

chassis ID displayed on the seven segment display, Oracle recommends
removing the temporary labels after installing a not-racked system.

A Before You Begin document inside the shipping carton provides some basic
instructions for unpacking, cabling, and drive replacement procedures. A generic
Sun Server X3-2 manual is also available in the carton along with an instruction
card for installing the rack rails on the Pilot.

Related Links

Check and Receive Components
System Components
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Warnings and Cautions
Required Tools

Check and Receive Components

Check to verify the content of the shipping cartons for the not racked Oracle FS
System prior to unpacking the system components.

1 Check all the shipping cartons for any visible damage.
2 Check the components against the packing list to verify that all

components have been shipped.
Note: Do not unpack all the cartons at once. Otherwise, items might get

misplaced. Also, there might not be enough space in the data center to
open all the boxes together.

3 Organize all of the boxes so that the related components are grouped

together before unpacking the shipment.
For example, organize the Drive Enclosures boxes into one group.

Organize the Controller boxes into another group, and so on. Use the
information on the labels that are applied to the boxes as a guideline for
organizing the groups.

4 Unpack the cables and arrange them in an organized manner with the

labels showing.

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5 Remove the system record and other instructional documents from the

6 Aach the World Wide Node Number (WWnN) label and the system serial

Related Links

Unpacking Systems
System Components

Required Tools

Before starting the installation of an Oracle Flash Storage System, be sure you
have the required equipment and tools available.

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The labels that are applied to cables during the manufacturing process can
help facilitate the process of cabling by providing you the details that
dene each cable aachment.

cartons and keep them aside for reference.

number (SSN) label at the designated locations.

Table 15: Required tools

Tool Purpose Illustration

Number 1 and Number 2
Phillips-head screwdrivers

Oset box wrench, 13/32
inches

Torx® T20 screwdriver Aach rail assemblies and

Torx® T30 screwdriver Connect two racks.

Wire cuers Cut cable wraps on the

Warnings and Cautions

Hazard signal words conform to the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) Z535.4-2002 meanings.

Remove and secure Oracle
Flash Storage System
hardware components.

Work with adjustable
mounting rail assemblies.

secure hardware
components to the rails.

power cords.

Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.

Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

Tip: To indicate best practices for a process.
Important: To emphasize a point, to remind you of something, or to indicate

potential problems in the outcome of the in-process task.

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Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Caution: Before you handle a component, make sure that you have taken

electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions:

•

The minimum requirement is an anti-static wrist strap connected to a hard
ground. Remove components from their packaging and place them on an
ESD-qualied table that is equipped with ground points for wrist straps.

•

Static charges can build up rapidly on rolling carts. If you transport a
hardware component by cart, ground the cart with a drag chain on an ESD
oor. If there is no ESD cart available or ESD oor, ground yourself before
you touch a component that has been transported on a cart.

Multiple Rack Systems

Multiple-rack systems might require removal of the side panels between the
adjacent racks to allow cables to be routed between the racks. Refer to the rack
vendor’s documentation for more information.

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Use a mini-SAS to mini-SAS HD cable (9.84 feet/3m) to connect a Controller in
one rack to a Drive Enclosure.

Use a mini-SAS to mini-SAS HD cable (19.68 feet/6m) to connect a Controller in
one rack to a Drive Enclosure in another rack.

Use a mini-SAS to mini-SAS cable (9.84 feet/3m) to connect a Drive Enclosure in
one rack to a Drive Enclosure of the same string in another rack.

The following gure shows a wiring diagram for cabling a Controller in one rack
to a Drive Enclosure in another rack.

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Figure 4: Controller-to-Drive Enclosure cabling between two racks

Legend

1 Back of a rack 3 Cable Management Arm (CMA)
2 Controller 4 Drive Enclosure

Related Links

Types of Internal Cables

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CHAPTER 2

Prepare for System Installation

Prepare for Installation

Component Placement

Oracle recommends the following rack unit (RU) locations for installing the
components in the rack:

Table 16: Default component placement in racks

Component type RU space for installation RU space if a DE2-24C

Drive Enclosures RU 1 to RU 20 RU 1 to RU 18
Pilot-1 RU 21 RU 19
Pilot-2 RU 22 RU 20

DE follows RU 18

Controller-1 RU 23, RU 24 RU 21, RU 22
Controller-2 RU 25, RU 26 RU 23, RU 24
Remaining Drive Enclosures RU 27 to RU 42

RU 25 to RU 28 (next
DE2-24C DE)

RU 29 to RU 42

If the Oracle FS System includes one Replication Engine, then follow the
placement shown in the following table:

Table 17: Component placement with one Replication Engine

Component type RU space for installation RU space if a DE2-24C

DE follows RU 16

Drive Enclosures RU 1 to RU 18 RU 1 to RU 16
Replication Engine-1 RU 19, RU 20 RU 17, RU 18
Pilot-0 RU 21 RU19
Pilot-1 RU 22 RU20
Controller-1 RU 23, RU 24 RU 21, RU22

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Table 17: Component placement with one Replication Engine (continued)

Component type RU space for installation RU space if a DE2-24C

DE follows RU 16

Controller-2 RU 25, RU 26 RU 23, RU 24
Remaining Drive Enclosures RU 27 to RU 42

RU 25 to RU 28 (next
DE2-24C DE)

RU 29 to RU 42

If the Oracle FS System includes two Replication Engines, then follow the
placement shown in the following table:

Table 18: Component placement with two Replication Engines

Component type RU space for installation RU space if a DE2-24C

DE follows RU 14

Drive Enclosures RU 1 to RU 16 RU1 to RU14
Replication Engine-2 RU 17, RU18 RU 15, RU 16
Replication Engine-1 RU 19, RU 20 RU 17, RU18
Pilot-0 RU 21 RU 19
Pilot-1 RU 22 RU 20
Controller-1 RU 23, RU 24 RU 21, RU 22
Controller-2 RU 25, RU 26 RU 23, RU 24
Remaining Drive Enclosures RU 27 to RU 42

RU 25 to RU 28 (next
DE2-24C DE)

RU 29 to RU 42

If the Oracle FS System includes three Replication Engines, then follow the
placement shown in the following table:

Table 19: Component placement with three Replication Engines

Component type RU space for installation RU space if a DE2-24C

DE follows RU 12

Drive Enclosures RU 1 to RU 14 RU 1 to RU 12
Replication Engine-3 RU 15, RU 16 RU 13, RU14
Replication Engine-2 RU 17, RU 18 RU 15, RU 16
Replication Engine-1 RU 19, RU 20 RU 17, RU 18
Pilot-0 RU 21 RU 19
Pilot-1 RU 22 RU 20
Controller-1 RU 23, RU 24 RU 21, RU 22

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Table 19: Component placement with three Replication Engines (continued)

Component type RU space for installation RU space if a DE2-24C

DE follows RU 12

Controller-2 RU 25, RU 26 RU 23, RU 24
Remaining Drive Enclosures RU 27 to RU 42

RU 25 to RU 28 (next
DE2-24C DE)

RU 29 to RU 42

If the Oracle FS System includes four Replication Engines, then follow the
placement shown in the following table:

Table 20: Component placement with four Replication Engines

Component type RU space for installation RU space if a DE2-24C

DE follows RU 10

Drive Enclosures RU 1 to RU 12 RU1 to RU10
Replication Engine-4 RU 13, RU 14 RU 11, RU 12
Replication Engine-3 RU 15, RU 16 RU 13, RU 14
Replication Engine-2 RU 17, RU 18 RU 15, RU 16
Replication Engine-1 RU 19, RU 20 RU 17, RU 18
Pilot-0 RU 21 RU 19
Pilot-1 RU 22 RU 20
Controller-1 RU 23, RU 24 RU 21, RU 22
Controller-2 RU 25, RU 26 RU 23, RU 24
Remaining Drive Enclosures RU 27 to RU 42

Component Numbering

Oracle FS Systems support two Pilots (Pilot-1 and Pilot-2). Additionally,
Oracle FS Systems support two Controllers (Controller-1 and Controller-2) and 1
to 30 Drive Enclosures (DE-1 to DE-30).

The chassis ID number of the Drive Enclosure is based on the order by which the
Controller identies the Drive Enclosures. Drive Enclosures are also assigned a
chassis ID number in the Oracle FS System Manager GUI that is labeled
Enclosure Chassis ID. The chassis ID number can be changed using the GUI. The
chassis ID number displayed on the chassis must always match the Enclosure
Chassis ID displayed on the GUI.

RU 25 to RU 28 (next
DE2-24C DE)

RU 29 to RU 42

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Tip: The Drive Enclosure sticker on the back of the chassis must be removed once

the Drive Enclosure is installed in the rack because the seven segment display is
now the preferred method to identify the Drive Enclosure.

Tip: The chassis ID in the Drive Enclosure identication display always matches
the ID shown in the GUI. Drive Enclosures are identied by the serial number

and the World Wide Name (WWN). Sometimes, the physical order in which the

Drive Enclosures are stacked and cabled in might dier from the cabling order
recommended in this document. If the Drive Enclosures appear out of order (not,

1 through 30 in sequence boom up), then the customer can change it through
the GUI. But the GUI and the identication display on the chassis must always
match.

The Pilots, Controllers, and the Replication Engines must also be numbered

sequentially from the boom to the top of the rack. Refer to the following
example for more information on component numbering of the rack-ready

Oracle FS Systems.
The chassis ID numbers on the Controllers can also be manually changed from

the GUI.

Figure 5: Component numbering in Oracle FS Systems

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Note: The above example shows eight DE2–24P Drive Enclosures (2 RU), four

DE2–24C Drive Enclosures (4 RU), and two Replication Engines.

WWnN and System Serial Number Labels

The system serial number (SSN) labels and the Controller World Wide Node
Number (WWnN) labels are on the Oracle FS System to facilitate system

identication.

Figure 6: WWnN label

Following is a representation of the SSN label that contains the system serial
number and the Oracle part number of the Oracle FS System.

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Figure 7: SSN label

Attach the WWnN and System Serial Number Labels

Carefully follow these instructions to ensure that all system labels are aached at

the recommended locations on the Oracle FS System components.

Important: Ensure that the bag containing the labels is not misplaced. Otherwise,

errors might result in the accurate identication of the Oracle FS System.

The rack labels, the system serial number (SSN) labels, and the Controller World
Wide Node Number (WWnN) labels are packaged and shipped in a bag inside
the carton for Pilot-1. Aach these labels at the recommended locations on the
Oracle FS System to facilitate system identication.

1 Aach one SSN label to the top left at the back of the rack.

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Figure 8: SSN label location: (top of the left PDU in the rack)

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1 SSN label
2 Rack

2 Aach one SSN label on the door jam towards the middle on the left frame

at the front of the rack.

Figure 9: SSN label location: (middle of the left frame at the front of the
rack)

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1 SSN label
2 Rack

3 Aach the World Wide Node Number (WWnN) label on the chassis of the

boom Controller at the front to the right of the Controller product serial
number label.

Figure 10: WWnN location: (Controller front next to SSN label)

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Prepare the Rack

Not-racked systems require preparation of the rack prior to component
installation and cabling into the rack. Refer to the vendor’s rack documentation
for detailed information on unpacking the rack, positioning the rack, and
stabilizing the rack.

To create a bay of racks, rst remove the adjacent (inner) side panels from each
rack and move the racks into position. You must route the cables directly from
one rack to the other through the open sides of the racks because the cables are
not long enough to route through a raised oor.

1 Pre-existing Controller SSN label on the chassis
2 WWnN label
3 Controller front

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Related Links

Remove a Side Panel From a Rack
Remove the Doors From a Rack

Remove the Doors From a Rack

Remove the rack doors to make the placement of the components easier.

1 If locked, unlock the front and back doors of the rack.
2 Release all door hinges, as well as any grounding straps.

Figure 11: Rack door removal

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1 Ground strap
2 Rack door hinge

Note: This is an example of removing the doors from a rack. Your rack may
dier from the illustration. Consult the rack vendor's documentation for
details on removing doors and ground straps.

3 Remove the doors and set them aside.

Note: Use care to place the doors where they cannot fall on people or slide
and cause injury.

Important: After installing an Oracle FS System, shut all the doors, re-aach the

ground straps to maintain compliance with applicable emissions requirements.

Remove a Side Panel From a Rack

You might be required to remove the rack side panels to have sucient space to

perform service actions such as replace components or cable Drive Enclosures.

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Consult the rack vendor's documentation for details on how to remove the side
panels.

Important: Be sure not to pinch any cables that might have strayed from their
proper location.

Rack Installation Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions when installing the components in the rack.
Caution: If non-Oracle FS System equipment must be installed in the rack,

additional care must be taken to ensure that this equipment does not cause
overheating of the Oracle FS System components or block air ow. All Oracle FS
System components meet these requirements, but ONLY if the installation and
rack position guidelines are carefully followed.

Caution: Always load components into a rack from the boom to the top so that
the rack does not become top-heavy and tip over.

Caution: Avoid elevated operating ambient temperature. If the component is
installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient
temperature. Therefore, make sure that the environment is compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature (TMA) specied for the component.

Prepare for System Installation

Caution: Make sure that there is sucient amount of airow required for safe

operation of each component.

Caution: Mounting of a component in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not created due to uneven mechanical loading.

Caution: Consideration should be given to the connection of a component to the
supply circuit and the eect that overloading of the circuits might have on over­current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of component
nameplate power ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Caution: Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular aention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

Caution: Do not use slide-rail mounted equipment as a shelf.

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CHAPTER 3

Install Component Rails

Install Component Rails

Install the rack rails on the rack at the designated rack unit (RU) locations and
the slide rails on the component chassis prior to inserting the components into
the rack.

Controller Rails

Adding Controllers in the rack requires you to install rack rails in the rack and
slide rails on the chassis for each Controller that you plan to add.

Controller rail kits can be installed in the Sun ™ Rack 900, the Sun Rack 1000, and
third-party ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 compliant racks with the
following types of holes:

•

Square

•

Round

•

Threaded

Figure 12: Examples of supported rack holes

Legend

1 Square holes
2 Round holes
3 Threaded holes

Caution: Oracle recommends that you install each Controller after you install the
rail kit before installing the next combination of rail kit and Controller. Installing
all of the rail kits and then inserting the Controllers is not always possible

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because of potential space limitations at some data centers. Also, you run the risk
of not placing the Controllers in the correct rack position and causing possible
cabling issues.

Note: Controller rails are packaged within the Pilot shipping carton (not the
Controller shipping carton). Ensure that the Controller rails are not misplaced
during unpacking.

Controller Rail Kits

The Controller rail kit contains the following items:

•

•

•

•

•

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One slide rail that aaches to the rack posts

One mounting bracket that aaches to the Controller chassis

CMA with six pre-installed cable clips

Package of mounting screws and nuts in assorted sizes to t various types
of racks and cabinets

Manufacturer's instruction sheet for the CMA

The following table summarizes the mounting hardware packaged with the
Controller rail kits.

Table 21: Controller rail kit mounting screws

Contents of the mounting screw packet Quantity Usage

10-32 pan head screw

8-32 pan head screw

Metric M6 pan head screw

8

4

8

Assemble main and
extender sections of
left and right rails
(Typically, left and
right rails are shipped
pre-assembled)

Mount left and right
rails to front of
cabinet rails

•

Mount left
and right rails
to back of
cabinet rails

•

Secure front
of chassis to
left and right
cabinet rails

6–32 at head screw

2

Secure back of chassis
to left and right side
rails

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Tip: Ensure that you have all of the parts in the Controller rail kit before you

begin the installation of the Controller rails on the rack and the Controller
chassis.

Note: To locate part numbers for the rail kits, open Oracle System Handbook

(hps://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/index.html) and go to the

Oracle FS1 Flash Storage System components list. Part numbers are listed in the
components list.

Install the Rack Rails for the Controller

Prior to adding Controllers, install rails into the rack for each Controller that you
plan to add.

Prerequisites:

• Ensure that you have adequate room to work around the rack while
installing the rails and the Controller.

• Aach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to your wrist, and stand

on an ESD mat while replacing components.

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• Ensure that you have a Phillips Number 2 screwdriver with at least a 4-inch
shaft.

• If you are installing the rails in a rack with threaded holes, make sure you
have a Torx Number 20 screwdriver.

1 Mark the rack mount hole where you plan to mount the Controller.

The Controller requires two standard rack units (2U) of vertical space.
2 Remove the rails from the packaging.
3 Position the front of the left rail behind the left front rack rail.

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Figure 13: Controller rack mount location

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1 Rack mount holes
2 Left rail

4 Use a Phillips Number 2 screwdriver to insert and tighten two 8-32

panhead screws to secure the left rail to the front of the rack.

Note: Each Controller requires two standard mounting units (2U) of

vertical space in the rack. Each standard mounting unit (U) has three

mounting holes in the left and right rack rails.

Note: Insert the screws into the lowest holes in the top two mounting units

of the 2U slot in which the chassis is to be mounted. These screws pass

through the rack rail holes and screw into threaded holes in the left rail.

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Figure 14: Left rail secured to the front of the rack

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1 Rack
2 8–32 screws to secure left rail to rack
3 Left rail

5 Repeat the above two steps for the right rail.
6 At the back of the rack, adjust the length of the left rail as needed to t the

rack, and position the rail ange over the face of the rack rail.

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Figure 15: Left rail adjusted at the back of the rack

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1 Back of the rack
2 Left rail

7 Align the rail ange so that the mounting holes correspond to those at the

front of the rack.

8 Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten four metric M6 screws (two

on each side) at the back of the rail.
9 Repeat the above three steps for the right rail.
10 Using a Phillips Number 2 screwdriver, tighten the eight 10-32 panhead

adjustment screws (four on each side) toward the back of each rail.

Install the Slide Rails for the Controller

1 Extend the mounting brackets completely out of their respective slide rails.

Tip: To extend the mounting brackets out of the slide rails, simultaneously

press and hold the upper and lower lock buons of the slide rail lock.

Then, pull the mounting bracket out until it locks in the extended position.

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Figure 16: Slide rail assembly unlocked

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1 Slide rail assembly

2 Slide rail lock buon

2 Slide the mounting bracket release buon, and then slide the mounting

bracket out of the slide rail.

Figure 17: Mounting bracket release button

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1 Slide rail

2 Mounting bracket release buon

3 Mounting bracket

Figure 18: Slide rail middle section unlocked

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1 Slide rail
2 Metal lever

Tip: Press the metal lever on the middle section of the slide rail to unlock

the slide rail, and then push the middle section back into the rack.
3 Aach a mounting bracket to the right side of the Controller chassis.

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Figure 19: Mounting bracket attached to the chassis

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1 Mounting bracket
2 Controller chassis

Tip: Position the mounting bracket against the Controller chassis so that

the mounting bracket are aligned with screw holes and then install the

screws.
4 Aach the second mounting bracket to the left side of the Controller

chassis.
5 Determine which rack hole numbers to use when aaching the slide rails

to the rack posts.

Note: The Controller is two rack units tall (2U). The slide rails will occupy

the lower half of the 2U space.
6 Determine which screws you will use to mount the slide rails.

Tip: If your rack has threaded mounting holes in the rack posts, determine

whether the threads are metric or standard. Select the appropriate screws

from the package included in the mounting kit. If your rack does not have

threaded mounting holes, the mounting screws are secured with a caged

nut.
7 Aach a slide rail to the right front rack post.

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Figure 20: Slide rail mounted on the rack post

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1 Rack post
2 Slide rail

Tip: Loosely aach the front of a slide rail to the right front rack post using

two screws but do not tighten the screws yet. Adjust the length of the slide

rail by sliding the back mounting ange to reach the outside edge of the

back rack post. Loosely aach the back of the slide rail to the back rack

post with two screws.

8 Aach the second slide rail to the left rack posts in a similar manner.

Tip: Do not tighten the screws.
9 Use the slide rail spacing tool to adjust the distance between the slide rails.

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Figure 21: Slide rail spacing tool

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1 Spacing tool
2 Slide rails

Tip: At the front of the rack, plug the left side of the tool into slots at the

end of the left rail. Insert the right side of the tool into the front end of the

right rail, while sliding the end of the rail to the right or left as needed to

allow the ends of the tool to enter the ends of both rails. The distance

between the rails is now equal to the width of the Controller with

mounting brackets.
10 Tighten the screws to lock the front ends of the rails in place.
11 Repeat the steps for the back ends of the rails.
12 Deploy the anti-tilt mechanism on the rack, if any.

Caution: The weight of the Controller on extended slide rails can be

enough to overturn a rack.
13 Insert the ends of the mounting brackets into the sliding rails.

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Figure 22: Controller chassis mounted on the slide rails

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1 Slide rails
2 Controller chassis
3 Mounting brackets

Caution: Work with a partner or use a mechanical lift for assistance. The

Controller weighs approximately 70 lbs (31.75 kg). Two people are

required to carry the chassis.
14 Simultaneously release the rail locks on each side of the sliding rails, and

guide the Controller chassis into the rack.

Caution: Verify that the Controller is securely mounted in the rack, and

that the slide rails are locked to the mounting brackets, before continuing.

Install the Controller CMA

The cable management arm (CMA) clips into the ends of the left and right
Controller slide rail assemblies. No screws are necessary for mounting the CMA.

The right sides of the two CMA arms have hinged extensions. On the
manufacturer's instruction sheet, the smaller extension is called the CMA
Connector for Inner Member. It aaches to the right mounting bracket. The larger
extension is called the CMA Connector for Outer Member, and aaches to the
right sliding rail.

Note: The CMA shown in the graphics might vary slightly from the CMA
shipped with your product.

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1 At the back of the rack, plug the CMA rail extension into the end of the left

slide rail assembly.

Figure 23: CMA rail extension inserted into the back of the left slide rail

Legend

1 CMA rail extension
2 Slide rail

Caution: Support the CMA during this installation. Do not allow the

assembly to hang by its own weight until it is secured by all three

aachment points.

2 Insert the smaller extension into the clip located at the end of the mounting

bracket.

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Figure 24: Inner CMA connector mounted

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1 Slide rail
2 Inner CMA connector
3 Clip

3 Insert the outer CMA connector into the end of the right sliding rail.

Figure 25: Outer CMA connector attached

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1 Outer CMA connector
2 Slide rail

4 Fully insert the hinged plastic connector at the left side of the CMA into the

CMA rail extension.

Figure 26: Left side of the slide rail mounted

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Drive Enclosure Rails

To prepare a rack for adding Drive Enclosures to the Oracle Flash Storage
System, you must install rails in the rack for each Drive Enclosure that you plan
to add. Oracle includes rail kits in the Drive Enclosure packaging.

Use one of the following racks for the Drive Enclosure:

•

Sun Rack II 1042/1242 rack

•

Any 19-inch wide, four-post, EIA-compatible rack with a front-to-back

depth between vertical cabinet rails of 24 inches to 36 inches (61 cm to 91

cm)

Drive Enclosures rail kits can be installed in racks with the following types of
holes:

•

Square

1 Plastic tab on CMA rail extension
2 Slide rail

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•

Round

•

Threaded (must be M6 or 10-32 racks)

The following gure shows examples of supported rack holes.

Figure 27: Examples of supported rack holes

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1 Square holes 3 Threaded holes

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2 Round holes

The following gures show the rails for both Drive Enclosure types.

Figure 28: Rails for the DE2-24P Drive Enclosure

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1 Left-side rail for square-hole and round­hole racks

2 Adaptor pins for threaded-hole
racks

Figure 29: Rails for the DE2-24C Drive Enclosure

Legend

1 Left-side rail for square-hole racks 3 Round-hole racks
2 Threaded-hole racks

Drive Enclosure Rail Kits

The following table summarizes the contents of the Drive Enclosure rail kits.

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Table 22: Drive Enclosure rail kits

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Type of Drive
Enclosure

DE2-24P Drive
Enclosure

DE2-24C Drive
Enclosure

Contents

2 Phillips Number 2 pan head screws with patch lock

2 Phillips hex ange head screws (11mm)

1 Left-hand rail assembly
1 Right-hand rail assembly

4 Phillips Number 2 ACR hex ange screws

1 10mm wrench
8 Threaded rack adaptor pegs
1 Threaded rack adaptor kit label

4 Phillips hex ange screws (13mm)

2 Phillips Number 2 pan head screws with patch lock (M5 x 16)
1 Left-hand rail assembly

2 Phillips hex ange head screws (11mm)

1 Right-hand rail assembly
2 Cage nuts
4 Orange service screw labels
2 Clip nuts
8 Special screws for round hole rack
1 Rail kit user label
2 Phillips Number 2 pan head screws with patch lock (M5 x 6)

4 Phillips hex ange head screws (13mm)

4 Phillips Number 2 ACR hex ange head screws

To locate part numbers for the rail kits, open Oracle System Handbook (hps://
support.oracle.com/handbook_private/index.html) and go to the Oracle FS1

Flash Storage System components list. Part numbers are listed in the components
list.

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Install Drive Enclosure Rails

Prior to adding Drive Enclosures, install rails into the rack for each Drive
Enclosure that you plan to add.

Prerequisites:

• Before handling a component, touch a grounded surface to discharge any
static electricity.

• Aach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to your wrist, and stand

on an ESD mat while replacing components.

• Ensure that you have a Phillips Number 2 screwdriver with at least a 4-inch
shaft.

• If you are installing the rails in a rack with threaded holes, make sure you
have a Torx Number 20 screwdriver.

• Ensure that you have a ashlight to use when verifying that the Drive
Enclosure is seated in the rack.

Install Component Rails

Install Rails for DE2-24P Drive Enclosures

The rails for the DE2-24P Drive Enclosure are preassembled with rail-location
pegs on the front and back for installation in a square hole rack and a round hole
rack. If you install the rails in a threaded, universal 19-inch rack, you must
replace the rail-location pegs with adaptor pins before installing the rails in the
rack.

Note: To simplify the following procedures, install the left-side rail assembly rst
and then the right-side rail assembly.

Install Rails in Threaded Racks

1 Use a Torx Number 20 screwdriver to remove the rail-location pegs from

the front and back of the rails.

2 Use a 10mm wrench to insert the adaptor pins into the ends of the rails

where you removed the rail-location pegs.
A 10mm wrench and adaptor pins are included in the rail kit packaging.

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Figure 30: 10mm wrench and adaptor pins

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1 10mm wrench 2 Adaptor pins

3 Position the front of the rails inside of the rack, with the rail ange inside

of the rack ange.

The rail label faces the inside of the rack. The pins should be fully located
within the rack holes.

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Figure 31: Rack flange, rail flange, and rail label (front)

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Legend

1 Rack ange 2 Rail ange and label

4 Insert and loosely tighten one screw through the front of the rack and into

the top hole in the rails.

5 Adjust the rail lengths and locate the back pins inside the corresponding

back rack holes.

6 Insert and loosely tighten one screw through the back of the rack and into

the back of the rails.

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Figure 32: Back-mounting screw

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Install Rails in Square or Round Hole Racks

1 Locate the appropriate rack unit (RU) height.

The DE2-24P Drive Enclosure requires two standard mounting units (2U)

of vertical space in the rack.
2 Remove the rails from the Drive Enclosure packaging.
3 Position the front rail-location pegs fully inside the holes in the front rack

posts where you plan to add a Drive Enclosure.

Make sure the rail label faces the inside of the rack. Align the rail ange

inside of the rack ange. Position the rail-location pegs fully within the

rack holes.

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Figure 33: Front of the rack and rail-location pegs

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Legend

1 Rail-location pegs 2 Front rack post

4 Insert and tighten one Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw through the

front rack hole and into the top hole of the rail.

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Figure 34: A Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw and the front of a rack

Legend

1 Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw 2 Rail-location pegs

5 From the back of the rack, position the pegs fully into the corresponding

rack holes.

To position the pegs, extend the length of the rail to the back of the rack

and position the pegs through the appropriate rack holes.

Figure 35: Extended rail to the back of the rack

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1 Back of the rack

6 Insert and tighten one Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw into the back

of the rack and into the rail.

Figure 36: A Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw and the back of a rack

7 Repeat steps 1-6 to install the right-hand rail assembly.

Install Rails for DE2-24C Drive Enclosures

1 Locate the appropriate rack unit (RU) height.

The DE2-24C Drive Enclosure requires four standard rack units (4U) of

vertical space.
2 Remove the rails from the Drive Enclosure packaging.
3 If you are installing rails in a square-hole rack, snap one cage nut into the

eighth rack hole on both sides of the rack.

To locate the eighth rack hole, count eight holes upward from the boom

rail location peg.

The following gure shows a cage nut installed in a square-hole rack.

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Figure 37: Cage nut installed in a square-hole rack

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Legend

1 Rail-location pegs 2 Cage nut

4 Prepare the screws in each rail end.

Square-hole racks

No preparation is required.

Round-hole racks

Remove the two rail-location pegs from each rail end and replace them with
the special screws from the rail kit. The special screws are part number
0093340-02.

Threaded-hole rack

Remove the two rail-location pegs from each rail end and replace them in the
opposite direction from inside of the rail ange. Remove and discard the clip
nut from the front rail.

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Figure 38: Rail-location pegs from inside of the rail flange and the clip
nut

Legend

1 Rail location pegs from inside of the rail ange 2 Clip nut

5 Position the front of the rails inside of the rack.

Make sure the rail ange aligns with the inside of the rack ange and the

rail label faces the inside of the rack.

Square-hole racks

The rail-location pegs t inside of the rack holes.

Round-hole rack

The special screws t inside of the rack holes.

Threaded-hole rack

The rail-location pegs t inside of the rack holes.

The following gure shows an example of the rail-location pegs inserted

into a square-hole rack.

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Figure 39: Rail-location pegs and a square-hole rack

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Legend

1 Rail-location pegs 2 Cage nut

6 Extend the rail length towards the back of the rack and into the rail holes at

the back of the rack.

Figure 40: Rail extended to holes in the back of the rack

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7 Insert and fully tighten one Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw through

the back of the rack and into the rail.

8 Tighten the two locking screws in the side of the rail.

Figure 41: The locking screws and side of the rail

Pilot Rails

Pilot Rail Kits

9 Repeat steps 1 - 8 to install the right-hand rail assembly.

Adding Pilots in the rack requires you to install rack rails in the rack and slide
rails on the chassis for each Pilot that you plan to add.

Pilot rail kits can be installed in the Sun trademark Rack 900, the Sun Rack 1000,
and third-party ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 compliant racks with the
following types of holes:

•

Square (9.5 mm)

•

Round (M6 or 1/4-20 threaded only)

Caution: We recommend that you install each Pilot after you install the rail kit
before installing the next combination of rail kit and Pilot. Installing all of the rail
kits and then inserting the Pilots is not always possible because of potential space
limitations in some data centers. Also, you run the risk of not placing the Pilot in
the correct rack position and causing possible cabling issues.

The Pilot rail kit contains the following items:

•

One slide rail that aaches to the rack posts

•

One mounting bracket that aaches to the Pilot chassis

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•

CMA with six pre-installed cable clips

•

Four M4 x 5 ne-pitch mounting bracket securing screws (optional)

•

Manufacturer's instruction sheet

Tip: Ensure that you have all of the parts in the Pilot rail kit before you begin the
installation of the Pilot rails on the rack and the Pilot chassis.

Note: To locate part numbers for the rail kits, open Oracle System Handbook

(hps://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/index.html) and go to the

Oracle FS1 Flash Storage System components list. Part numbers are listed in the
components list.

The following gure shows the parts in the Pilot rail kit.

Figure 42: Pilot rail kit parts

Legend

1 Slide rails
2 Mounting brackets

3 Four M4 x 5 ne pitch mounting bracket securing screws (optional)

4 Installation card

Install the Rack Rails for the Pilot

Install the rack rails on the rack prior to installing the Pilot.

Prerequisite:

Ensure that you have adequate room to work around the rack while installing the
rails and the Pilot.

1 Place the rack-mount installation card against the front rails to identify the

correct mounting holes for the slide rails.

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Figure 43: Rack-mount installation card template

Legend

1 Installation card

Install Component Rails

2 Rack mount hole
3 Pilot chassis
4 Front rack post

Note: The Pilot requires one standard rack units (1U) of vertical space.

Tip: The boom edge of the installation card must correspond to the

boom edge of the Pilot. Measure up from the boom of the installation

card.

2 Mark the mounting holes for the front slide rails.
3 Mark the mounting holes for the back slide rails.
4 Remove the rails from the packaging.
5 Orient the slide-rail assembly so that the ball bearing track is forward and

locked in place.

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Figure 44: Slide rails oriented with the ball bearing track

Legend

1 Slide rail

Install Component Rails

2 Ball bearing track
3 Locking mechanism

6 Starting with either the left or right side of the rack, align the rear of the

slide-rail assembly against the inside of the rear rack rail, and push until

the assembly locks into place with an audible click.

Figure 45: Slide rail assembly aligned with the rack

Legend

1 Back of the rack
2 Slide rail

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7 Align the front of the slide-rail assembly against the outside of the front

rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible

click.
8 Repeat steps to aach the slide-rail assembly to the other side of the rack.

Install the Slide Rails for the Pilot

Install the slide rails with mounting brackets on to the Pilot chassis before
inserting it into the rack.

1 Position a mounting bracket against the Pilot chassis so that the slide rail

lock is at the Pilot front, and the ve keyhole openings on the mounting

bracket are aligned with the ve locating pins on the side of the Pilot

chassis.

Figure 46: Mounting bracket aligned with the Pilot chassis

Install Component Rails

Legend

1 Pilot chassis front
2 Slide rail lock
3 Mounting bracket
4 Mounting bracket clip

2 With the heads of the ve chassis locating pins protruding though the ve

keyhole openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket

toward the front of the Pilot chassis until the mounting bracket clip locks

into place with an audible click.
3 Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket clip.
4 Repeat steps to install the remaining slide rail mounting bracket on the

other side of the Pilot chassis.

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Install the Pilot CMA

Install the cable management arm (CMA) so that you can route the Pilot cables
into the rack.

The CMA clips into the ends of the left and right Pilot slide rail assemblies. No
screws are necessary for mounting the CMA. The right sides of the two CMA
arms have hinged extensions.

Note: The CMA shown in the graphics might vary slightly from the CMA
shipped with your product.

1 Unpack the CMA parts.
2 Take the CMA to the back of the rack, and ensure that you have adequate

3 Remove the tape to separate the parts of the CMA.
4 Insert the CMA’s mounting bracket connector into the back of the right

5 Insert the right CMA slide rail connector into the back of the right slide rail

Install Component Rails

room to work around the back of the Pilot.

slide rail until the connector locks into place with an audible click.

assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click.

Figure 47: CMA slide rail connector inserted into the back of the right slide

rail

Legend

1 CMA slide rail connector
2 Right slide rail

Note: The CMA in the graphic is for representation only. The CMA

shipped with your Pilot might be slightly dierent.
6 Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the back of the left slide rail

assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click.

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Figure 48: CMA slide rail connector inserted into the back of the left slide

rail

Legend

1 CMA slide rail connector
2 Left slide rail

Note: The CMA in the graphic is for representation only. The CMA

shipped with your Pilot might be slightly dierent.
7 Install and route cables to the Pilot, as required.

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Install Components into the Rack

Install the Components Into a Rack

Insert the Drive Enclosures, Controllers, and the Pilots into the rack in the
designated rack unit (RU) locations.

Oracle FS Systems support two Pilots (Pilot-1 and Pilot-2). Additionally, Oracle
FS Systems support two Controllers (Controller-1 and Controller-2) and 1 to 30
Drive Enclosures (DE-1 to DE-30).

Related Links

Insert the Pilot into a Rack
Insert the Controller Into a Rack
Insert a DE2-24P Drive Enclosure Into a Rack
Insert a DE2-24C Drive Enclosure Into a Rack

Insert a DE2-24C Drive Enclosure Into a Rack

1 Carefully lift the Drive Enclosure to the location of the prepared slot and

rest the Drive Enclosure on the boom ledge of the left and right rails.

Caution:

•

The DE2-24C Drive Enclosure weighs approximately 102 lbs (46 kg).
The DE2-24P Drive Enclosure weighs approximately 53 lbs (24 kg).
Use a mechanical lift when handling fully populated Drive
Enclosures.

•

If you are working alone or you do not have access to a mechanical
lift, you can reduce the weight of a Drive Enclosure by removing the
drives, the I/O modules, and the power cooling modules from the
chassis. An empty DE2-24C Drive Enclosure chassis weighs
approximately 20 lbs (9.07 kg). An empty DE2-24P Drive Enclosure
chassis weighs approximately 15.6 lbs (7.07 kg).

•

The reduced weight enables one person to handle an empty Drive
Enclosure chassis. If you are not comfortable managing the weight of
the chassis, request help from the local account team.

•

Be careful not to drop a Drive Enclosure. Dropping a Drive
Enclosure can cause damage and can reduce the life of the drives.

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Caution: Do not use the power supply handles to lift the chassis. Using the

power supply handles to lift the chassis can damage the power cooling

modules and disrupt electrical power to the Drive Enclosure.
2 Carefully slide the Drive Enclosure into the rack.

The DE2-24C Drive Enclosure rails have a ledge along the boom of the

rail to allow you to slide the Drive Enclosure into the rack. To verify that

the Drive Enclosure is seated correctly in the rails, ensure that the boom

edges on both sides of the Drive Enclosure slide along the left and right rail

ledges.

Figure 49: The rail ledge for the DE2-24C Drive Enclosure

3 At the back of the chassis, insert and fully tighten a Phillips Number 2 pan

head screw with patch lock into the side of the rail.

Figure 50: Phillips Number 2 pan head screw with patch lock

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Legend

1 Phillips Number 2 pan head screw with patch lock

4 Remove the front-side caps on both sides of the Drive Enclosure and secure

a Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw.

Note: The front-side cap on the right side of the Drive Enclosure contains

the RFID tag, which uniquely identies the Drive Enclosure. Take care not

to mix up the right front-side caps among Drive Enclosures.

Figure 51: Left front-side cap and Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw

Legend

1 Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw 2 Left front-side cap

After you have secured the Drive Enclosure to the rails, aach the front-

side caps to the Drive Enclosure.
5 Insert the I/O modules, the power cooling modules, and all of the drives

into their corresponding slots in the chassis.

Insert a DE2-24P Drive Enclosure Into a Rack

1 Carefully lift the Drive Enclosure to the location of the prepared slot and

rest the Drive Enclosure on the boom ledge of the left and right rails.

Caution:

•

The DE2-24C Drive Enclosure weighs approximately 102 lbs (46 kg).
The DE2-24P Drive Enclosure weighs approximately 53 lbs (24 kg).
Use a mechanical lift when handling fully populated Drive
Enclosures.

•

If you are working alone or you do not have access to a mechanical
lift, you can reduce the weight of a Drive Enclosure by removing the
drives, the I/O modules, and the power cooling modules from the
chassis. An empty DE2-24C Drive Enclosure chassis weighs

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approximately 20 lbs (9.07 kg). An empty DE2-24P Drive Enclosure
chassis weighs approximately 15.6 lbs (7.07 kg).

•

The reduced weight enables one person to handle an empty Drive
Enclosure chassis. If you are not comfortable managing the weight of
the chassis, request help from the local account team.

•

Be careful not to drop a Drive Enclosure. Dropping a Drive
Enclosure can cause damage and can reduce the life of the drives.

Caution: Do not use the power supply handles to lift the chassis. Using the

power supply handles to lift the chassis can damage the power cooling

modules and disrupt electrical power to the Drive Enclosure.
2 Angle the Drive Enclosure slightly to the left and align the left side slider

on the Drive Enclosure so that it engages with the left rail channel.

Figure 52: Left rail channel

Legend

1 Left rail channel

3 Slightly tug the Drive Enclosure to the right and align the right side slider

on the Drive Enclosure so that it engages with the right rail channel.
4 Apply even pressure to both sides of the Drive Enclosure and carefully

slide the Drive Enclosure into the rails.

Note: The Drive Enclosure must be fully seated in the rack. To verify that

the Drive Enclosure is fully seated, check for the following:

•

Using a ashlight, visually check to see that the sliders on both sides

of the Drive Enclosure are in the rail channels on both sides of the

rack. If the Drive Enclosure side sliders are not in the rail channels,

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then the Drive Enclosure is not seated. You must reinsert the Drive
Enclosure.

•

Ensure that the Drive Enclosure slides smoothly into the rack and
out of the rack. If the Drive Enclosure does not slide smoothly in and
out of the rack, then the Drive Enclosure is not seated. You must
reinsert the Drive Enclosure.

•

Ensure that the screw hole at the back of the Drive Enclosure aligns
with the screw hole on the rail. Do not secure the screw, yet. If the
screw hole at the back of the Drive Enclosure does not align with the
screw hole on the rail, then the Drive Enclosure is not seated. You
must reinsert the Drive Enclosure.

5 On both sides of the Drive Enclosure, insert a Phillips Number 2 pan head

screw with patch lock through the hole at the back of the Drive Enclosure

and secure it into the screw hole on the rail.

Figure 53: Back of the Drive Enclosure and Rail secured

Legend

1 Phillips Number 2 pan head screw with
patch lock

2 Back of the Drive Enclosure

Important: If you insert the screw through the hole at the back of the Drive

Enclosure and the screw does not align with the screw hole on the rail,

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then the Drive Enclosure is not seated. You must reinstall the Drive

Enclosure.
6 Remove the front-side caps on both sides of the Drive Enclosure and secure

a Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw.

Note: The front-side cap on the right side of the Drive Enclosure contains

the RFID tag, which uniquely identies the Drive Enclosure. Take care not

to mix up the right front-side caps among Drive Enclosures.

Figure 54: Left front-side cap and Phillips 13mm head hex flange screw

Legend

1 Phillips 13mm head hex ange screw 2 Left front-side cap

After you have secured the Drive Enclosure to the rails, aach the front-

side caps to the Drive Enclosure.
7 Insert the I/O modules, the power cooling modules, and all of the drives

into their corresponding slots in the chassis.

Insert the Controller Into a Rack

Prerequisite:

Ensure that you have a magnetic-tipped Phillips Number 2 screwdriver with at least
a four-inch shank.

Caution: Do not power on the Controller until all components have been
installed and all internal private management interface (PMI) and private
interconnect (PI) cables have been connected.

Caution: Work with a partner or use a mechanical lift for assistance. The
Controller weighs approximately 41 lbs (18.59 kg). Two people are required to
unmount and carry the chassis.

Caution: Deploy any rack anti-tilt mechanisms before installing the Controller
into the rack to prevent the rack from tipping over during component
installation.

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Caution: Always load equipment into a rack from the boom up so that the rack

will not become top-heavy and tip over.

Caution: Slide-rail-mounted components are not to be used as a shelf or a work
space.

Caution: Elevated operating ambient temperature: If the Controller is installed in

a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment might be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the components in an environment
compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (TMA) specied for the

Controller.

1 Using two people, one at each side of the Controller, carefully lift and

position the Controller on the boom ledge of the left and right rails.

Caution: Do not use the power supply handles to lift the chassis. Using the

power supply handles to lift the chassis can damage the power supplies

and disrupt electrical power to the Controller.
2 Carefully slide the Controller into the rack until the front anges of the

Controller touch the vertical face of the rack.
3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to install and tighten the four M6 panhead

screws (two on each side) to secure the chassis to the front of the rack.
4 Install and tighten two 6-32 screws (one on each side) at the back of the

chassis, to secure the back of the chassis to the rack.

Verify Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA

Prerequisites:

• Before handling a component, touch a grounded surface to discharge any
static electricity.

• Aach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to your wrist, and stand

on an ESD mat while replacing components.

• Two people are needed to verify the operation of the slide rails and the cable
management arm (CMA): one to move the Controller in and out of the rack
and one to observe the cables and CMA.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the expansion rack cabinet and
extend all anti-tilt devices before extending the Controller from the rack.

Caution: Work with a partner or use a mechanical lift for assistance. The
Controller weighs approximately 41 lbs (18.59 kg). Two people are required to
unmount and carry the chassis.

1 Unlock the slide lock buons at the right and left sides of the Controller

chassis, and slowly pull the Controller out of the rack until the slide rails
reach their stops.

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Figure 55: Controller slide rails unlocked

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Legend

1 Slide rail assembly

2 Slide rail lock buon

2 Inspect the aached cables for any binding or kinks.
3 Verify that the CMA extends fully and does not bind in the slide rails.
4 When the Controller is fully extended out, release the mounting bracket

release buon.

Figure 56: Mounting bracket release button

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Legend

1 Slide rail

2 Mounting bracket release buon

3 Mounting bracket

5 Slide the Controller back into the rack.
6 Simultaneously unlock both slide rail release buons, and push the

Controller completely into the rack.

Figure 57: Slide rail release button

Legend

1 Slide rail release buon

2 Slide rail

Note: The Controller should stop after approximately 15 inches (40 cm) of

travel.
7 Verify that the cables and the CMA retracted without binding.
8 Adjust the cable hangers and CMA as required.

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Insert the Pilot into a Rack

Prerequisites:

• Before handling a component, touch a grounded surface to discharge any
static electricity.

• Aach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap to your wrist, and ensure

that you have an ESD mat. Stand on the ESD mat while replacing
components

Caution: Do not connect the PDUs to any external power source until all
components and internal cables have been installed.

Caution: Turn o all the PDUs or do not connect component power cords to
PDUs until all components have been installed and all internal private
management interface (PMI) and private interconnect (PI) cables have been
connected.

Caution: Work with a partner or use a mechanical lift for assistance. The Pilot
weighs approximately 39.9 lbs (18.1 kg). Two people are required to carry the
chassis.

Install Components into the Rack

Caution: Deploy any rack anti-tilt mechanisms before installing the Pilot into the

rack to prevent the rack from tipping over during component installation.

Caution: Always load equipment into a rack from the boom up so that the rack
will not become top-heavy and tip over.

Caution: Slide rail mounted components are not to be used as a shelf or a work
space.

1 Push the slide rails as far as possible into the slide rail assemblies in the

rack.

2 Using two people, one at each side of the Pilot, position the Pilot so that the

back ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide rail
assemblies that are mounted in the rack.

3 Insert the mounting brackets into the slide rails, and then push the Pilot

into the rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide rail stops
(approximately 30 cm, or 12 inches).

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Figure 58: Pilot with mounting brackets inserted into the slide rails

Legend

1 Mounting brackets inserted into the slide rail

2 Slide rail release buon

3 Slide rail lock

4 Simultaneously push and hold the slide rail release buons on each

mounting bracket while you push the Pilot into the rack. Continue pushing
the Pilot into the rack until the slide rail locks (on the front of the mounting
brackets) engage the slide rail assemblies until you hear an audible click.

Figure 59: Pilot inserted into the rack

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Legend

1 Slide rail buon

2 Mounting bracket

Caution: Verify that the Pilot is securely mounted in the rack and that the
slide rail locks are engaged with the mounting brackets before you install
the cable management arm.

Verify Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA

Prerequisites:

• Two people are needed to verify the operation of the slide rails and the cable
management arm (CMA): one to move the Pilot in and out of the rack and
one to observe the cables and CMA.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the expansion rack cabinet and
extend all anti-tilt devices before extending the Pilot from the rack.

Install Components into the Rack

Caution: Work with a partner or use a mechanical lift for assistance. The Pilot

weighs approximately 18.1 kilograms (39.9 pounds). Two people are required to
carry the chassis.

1 Slowly pull the Pilot out of the rack until the slide rails reach their stops.
2 Verify that the CMA extends fully from the slide rails.
3 Push the Pilot back into the rack.

When the Pilot is fully extended, you must release two sets of slide rail
stops to return the Pilot to the rack:

•

The rst set of stops are levers, located on the inside of each slide

rail, just behind the back panel of the Pilot. These levers are labeled

“PUSH.” Push in both levers simultaneously, and slide the Pilot
toward the rack. The chassis slides in approximately 46 cm (18
inches) and stops. Verify that the cables and the CMA retract without
binding before you continue.

•

The second set of stops are the slide rail release buons, located near
the front of each mounting bracket. Simultaneously push both of the

green slide-rail release buons, and push the Pilot completely into

the rack until both slide-rail locks engage.

4 Adjust the cable straps and CMA, as required.

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Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview

Cabling an Oracle FS System

The modular design of an Oracle FS System provides a highly scalable storage
facility. You achieve scalability by deploying a collection of specialized
subsystems that are connected by external cables and internal cables to create a
system.

External cabling

External cabling involves the following types of cabling:

•

External Ethernet cabling connects the Pilots to the customer’s
management network.

•

Fibre channel (FC) and Ethernet iSCSI cabling connects the Controllers to
the customer’s SAN-based data paths.

•

Power cables provide the AC power feed between the main power supply
and the Oracle FS System.

Internal cabling

Internal cabling involves the following types of cabling:

•

Ethernet cabling between the Pilot nodes and the Controller nodes
provides the private management interface (PMI) messaging.

•

Serial cross-connect cabling between the Pilot nodes provides a backup
heartbeat path.

•

SAS cabling between the Controller nodes provides the paths for cache
mirroring and redundant SAS data paths through the partner Controller to
the Drive Enclosures.

•

SAS cabling from the Controller nodes to the Drive Enclosures supports
the Backend SAS Interconnect.

•

SAS cabling among the Drive Enclosures extends the internal fabric to the
Drive Enclosures.

•

Power cords from the hardware components to the power distribution
units (PDUs) provide load balancing among the outlet groups.

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Multiple rack cabling

For multiple rack systems, SAS cabling connects the hardware components
across the multiple racks.

System expansion cabling

For system expansion, SAS cabling connects the added Drive Enclosures to the
system.

Related Links

Cabling Workow

Multiple Rack Systems

Cabling Workflow

A high-level workow helps guide the process of cabling an Oracle FS System.
For best results, follow an organized plan for cabling the system. During the

planning stage and before unpacking the shipment, organize all of the boxes so
that the related components are grouped together. For example, organize the
Drive Enclosure boxes into one group. Organize Controller boxes into another
group, and so on. Use the information on the labels that are applied to the boxes
as a guideline for organizing the groups.

Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview

Note: Do not connect the system to the customer management network until the

initial conguration of the management interface is completed.

After the system is unpacked and mechanically set up, cable it. The following
gure shows a high-level workow sequence for cabling a system:

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Figure 60: Cabling workflow

Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview

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Related Links

Build Map for Your Oracle FS System
Pilot Management Interface Wiring Diagram
Controller Wiring Diagrams
Drive Enclosure Wiring Diagrams

Oracle FS System Configurations

An Oracle FS System can be congured as a base system or as a performance

system.

The following table summarizes the Oracle FS System congurations.

Table 23: Oracle FS System configurations

Configuration SAS HBAs Number of Drive

Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview

Enclosures

Base Factory conguration of one SAS

Base Factory conguration of two SAS

Performance Factory conguration of three SAS

Pilot Cabling

External cabling of the Pilot nodes connects the Oracle FS System to the customer
management network. Internal cabling provides the private management
interface (PMI) to support the internal private management protocol used for the
internal functioning of the system.

HBA for each Controller. The SAS
HBA is installed in PCIe slot 3.

HBAs for each Controller. The SAS
HBAs are installed in PCIe slot 3
and PCIe slot 6.

HBAs for each Controller. The SAS
HBAs are installed in PCIe slots 3, 6,
and 2.

Maximum of 10 Drive
Enclosures assigned to one
or two strings.

Maximum of 20 Drive
Enclosures assigned to one
to four strings.

Maximum of 30 Drive
Enclosures assigned to one
to six strings.

Pilot Port for External Cabling

The following gure shows the external Ethernet port.

Figure 61: Pilot port for external cabling

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Legend

1 NET 3 port connects the Pilot nodes to the customer management network
(Ethernet).

Pilot Ports for Internal Cabling

The following gure shows the internal Ethernet ports and the serial port.

Figure 62: Pilot ports for internal cabling

Legend

1 NET MGT port connects to the
NET 2 port on the partner Pilot node
(Ethernet).

2 SER MGT port connects the SER
MGT port on the partner Pilot node
(serial).

3 NET 2 port connects to the NET
MGT port on the partner Pilot node
(Ethernet).

Related Links

Connect the Internal Cables
Connect the Cables to Pilot 1
Connect the Cables to Pilot 2
Connect to the Customer Management Network

Controller Cabling

External cabling for the Controllers provides the interface to the customer data
network. Internal cabling supports the private management interface (PMI) and
the Backend SAS Interconnect.

4 NET 1 port connects to the NET 3 port
on the Controller node (Ethernet).

5 NET 0 port connects to the NET 0 port
on the partner Pilot node (Ethernet).

Controller Ports for External Cabling

The following gure shows the SAN HBA ports.

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Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview

Figure 63: Controller ports for external cabling

Legend

1 SAN HBA ports connect the system to the customer data network (FC or iSCSI)

Controller Ports for Internal Cabling

The following gure shows the internal Ethernet ports and the SAS ports.

Figure 64: Controller ports for internal cabling

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Legend

Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview

1 NET MGT port connects to
the cluster interconnect port
on the partner Controller
(Ethernet).

2 Cluster interconnect
network port connects to the
NET MGT port on the partner
Controller (Ethernet). The
cluster interconnect network
port is labeled as <- - ->.

3 NET 3 port connects to the
NET 1 port on the Pilot node
(Ethernet).

4 NET 2 port connects to the NET 2 port on the
partner Controller(Ethernet).

5 SAS HBA ports connect between the
Controllers and connect the Controllers to the
Drive Enclosures (SAS).

Related Links

Connections to the Customer Data Network
Connect the Cables to Controller 1
Connect the Cables to Controller 2
Connect to the Customer Data Network

Drive Enclosure Cabling

Each I/O module on a Drive Enclosure has three SAS ports. The SAS ports
provide the interconnection between the Drive Enclosures and the Controllers.
The SAS ports also provide the interconnections between Drive Enclosures.

DE2-24P Drive Enclosures

The following gure shows the SAS ports of a DE2-24P Drive Enclosure. Note
the position of the SAS ports and the reverse orientation of the two I/O modules.
Remember the orientation of the I/O modules and the location of the SAS ports
as you cable the system.

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Oracle FS Systems: Cabling Overview

Figure 65: SAS ports for Drive Enclosure cabling (DE2-24P)

Legend

1 I/O module 0 5 I/O module 1
2 I/O module 0, SAS port 0 6 I/O module 1, SAS port 0
3 I/O module 0, SAS port 1 7 I/O module 1, SAS port 1
4 I/O module 0, SAS port 2 8 I/O module 1, SAS port 2

DE2-24C Drive Enclosures

The following gure shows the SAS ports of a DE2-24C Drive Enclosure. Note
the position of the SAS ports and the identical orientation of the two I/O
modules. Remember the orientation of the I/O modules and the location of the
SAS ports as you cable the system.

Figure 66: SAS ports for Drive Enclosure cabling (DE2-24C)

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