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HP StorageWorks D2600 User Manual

HP StorageWorks D2600
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Striping methods .......................................................................................................... 27
RAID levels ................................................................................................................. 27
Disk drive sizes and types ............................................................................................. 28
Spare disks ................................................................................................................. 28
Array sizing ................................................................................................................ 28
Preparing the site ...................................................................................................................... 29
Providing adequate structural support for the floor .................................................................. 29
Providing adequate clearance space and ventilation ............................................................... 29
Providing adequate and redundant sources of power .............................................................. 29
Racking the disk enclosure ......................................................................................................... 30
Rack installation best practices ............................................................................................. 30
Racking procedures ............................................................................................................ 31
Installing disk drives .................................................................................................................. 33
Installing 6Gb SAS controllers and preparing the servers ............................................................... 35
Connecting cables and power cords ........................................................................................... 36
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 36
Cabling best practices ........................................................................................................ 36
Cabling the disk enclosure to the controller ............................................................................ 37
Cabling cascaded disk enclosures ........................................................................................ 38
Labeling cables using labeling kit ......................................................................................... 38
Connecting power cords ..................................................................................................... 39
Powering on the disk enclosure ................................................................................................... 40
Power on best practices ....................................................................................................... 40
Power on procedures .......................................................................................................... 40
Verifying the operating status of the devices ................................................................................. 41
Verify the operating status of the disk enclosures ..................................................................... 41
Verify the operating status of the servers and SAS controllers .................................................... 42
4 Configuration .................................................................................. 43
Configuration overview .............................................................................................................. 43
Configuration best practices ....................................................................................................... 43
Supported software tools ........................................................................................................... 43
HP Systems Insight Manager ................................................................................................ 44
HP Array Configuration Utility .............................................................................................. 45
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) ....................................................................... 46
Smart Components for firmware updates ............................................................................... 46
5 Operation and management ............................................................. 47
Powering on disk enclosures ....................................................................................................... 47
Powering off disk enclosures ....................................................................................................... 48
Updating disk enclosure firmware ............................................................................................... 48
6 Cabling examples ............................................................................ 49
Large Form Factor D2600 disk enclosures + Smart Array P411 controller; Single I/O path ................. 49
Large Form Factor D2600 disk enclosures + Smart Array P411 controller; Single I/O path—Maximum
configuration ............................................................................................................................ 50
Large Form Factor D2600 disk enclosures + Smart Array P212 controller; Single I/O path—Maximum
configuration ............................................................................................................................ 51
Small Form Factor D2700 disk enclosures + Smart Array P411 controller; Single I/O path ................. 52
Small Form Factor D2700 disk enclosures + Smart Array P411 controller; Single I/O path—Maximum
configuration ............................................................................................................................ 53
Small Form Factor D2700 disk enclosures + Smart Array P212 controller; Single I/O path—Maximum
configuration ............................................................................................................................ 54
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

HP StorageWorks D2600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfaceSAS
Host Interface6 Gb/s SAS
Redundant Power SuppliesYes
Hot Plug DrivesYes
Product TypeDisk Enclosure
Supported Drive TypeSAS, SATA
Rack Height2U
CoolingRedundant fans
Drive Bays12
RAID SupportDepends on the controller
Compatible ControllersHP Smart Array P411, P812
Power SupplyTwo hot-plug, redundant power supplies
Weight48 lb (21.8 kg) (without drives)

Summary

HP StorageWorks Hardware Overview

Hardware Overview and Models

Details product models (SFF/LFF), lists enclosure components, and explains cascading.

Small Form Factor Disk Enclosure Chassis

Describes the front/rear views and drive bay numbering for SFF enclosures.

Large Form Factor Disk Enclosure Chassis

Describes the front/rear views and drive bay numbering for LFF enclosures.

Disk Drive Details and LEDs

Explains supported drive types, hot-plugging, and drive status LED indicators.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Provides physical dimensions (Height, Width, Depth) and weight of the enclosure.

Power and Environmental Specifications

Details operating temperature, humidity, altitude limits, and power requirements.

Installation Guide

Installation Overview and Steps

Outlines the sequence of installation steps for the disk enclosure.

Installing Disk Drives

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing disk drives into the enclosure bays.

Powering On the Disk Enclosure

Step-by-step instructions for powering up the disk enclosure and server.

Disk Enclosure Configuration

Configuration Overview

Describes essential tasks for configuring the disk enclosure and storage.

Operation and Management

Powering On Disk Enclosures

Step-by-step instructions for powering up the disk enclosures correctly.

Powering Off Disk Enclosures

Procedures for safely powering down the disk enclosures.

Troubleshooting Disk Enclosure Issues

Enclosure Initialization Failures

Provides initial steps to diagnose and resolve enclosure startup failures, including LED checks.

Recognizing Disk Drive Failure

Explains how to identify disk drive failures and their effects.

Support and Other Resources

Contacting HP Support

Information on how to contact HP technical support and find resellers.

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