IBM StorVize V7000 Gen2 User Manual

9. When both ends of a SAS cable are correctly connected, the green link-LED
next to the connected SAS ports are lit.
For example, Figure 80 on page 88 shows the LEDs of expansion canister 1 on a
2076-92F expansion enclosure. The SAS cable is successfully inserted in to port
1 (input); port 2 (output) does not contain a SAS cable.
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Figure 79. Example of SAS cables routed through the cable management arms
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IBM StorVize V7000 Gen2 Specifications

General

Category	Storage
Maximum Drives	504
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Operating System	IBM Spectrum Virtualize
Power Supply	Dual redundant power supplies
Input Voltage	100-240 V AC
Humidity	8% to 80% non-condensing
Model	Storwize V7000 Gen2
Drive Interface	SAS
Form Factor	2U
Drive Types Supported	SAS SSDs, SAS HDDs
Host Interface	8 Gb FC, 16 Gb FC, 10 Gb iSCSI
Nodes	2
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C
Non-operating Temperature	-10°C to 50°C

Summary

Chapter 1. Before you begin the installation

Reviewing your packing slip

Verify shipment contents against the packing slip to ensure all ordered items are included.

Identify the hardware components

Familiarize yourself with hardware components and port locations for control and expansion enclosures.

Verify environmental requirements

Ensure the physical site meets environmental and electrical requirements for reliable system operation.

Review enclosure location guidelines

Understand enclosure placement rules for control and expansion enclosures in the rack.

Chapter 2. Installing the Storwize V7000 Gen2 and Storwize V7000 Gen2+ hardware

Installing support rails for the Storwize V7000 Gen2 and Storwize V7000 Gen2+ control enclosure

Install the left and right support rails designed for the control enclosure in the rack cabinet.

Installing the enclosures

Follow your enclosure location plan to install each control and expansion enclosure into the rack.

Connecting SAS cables to expansion enclosures

Connect expansion enclosures to the control enclosure using supplied SAS cables following guidelines.

Weight considerations: 2076-92F

Understand the weight of the 2076-92F expansion enclosure and its parts for safe handling.

Installing or replacing a power supply: 2076-92F

Replace redundant power supply units in the 2076-92F expansion enclosure.

Powering on the system

Steps to power on all expansion and control enclosures after hardware installation.

Chapter 3. Configuring the system

Checking your web browser settings for the management GUI

Ensure your web browser is supported and has appropriate settings enabled to access the management GUI.

Initializing the system by using the technician port

Connect a PC to the technician port to initialize a new system and run the initialization tool.

Adding an expansion enclosure to an existing system

Update system configuration by adding an expansion enclosure using the management GUI.

Appendix A. Accessibility features for Storwize V7000

Accessibility features

Overview of major accessibility features for Storwize V7000 users.

Keyboard navigation

Use keys or key combinations to perform operations and initiate menu actions.

IBM and accessibility

Information about IBM's commitment to accessibility.

Appendix B. Where to find the Statement of Limited Warranty

The Statement of Limited Warranty

Information on obtaining the hardcopy or online Statement of Limited Warranty.

Notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement

FCC compliance statement for Class A digital devices.

European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

EU conformity statement for electromagnetic compatibility.