About this document
This document provides instructions for installing and customizing the configuration of your IBM System
Storage DCS3700 Storage Subsystem and the DCS3700 expansion enclosure. It also provides maintenance
procedures and troubleshooting information.
Who should read this document
This document is intended for system operators and service technicians who have extensive knowledge
of Fibre Channel Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and network technology.
How this document is organized
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” on page 1 describes the IBM System Storage DCS3700 Storage Subsystem and
the DCS3700 expansion enclosure. This chapter includes an inventory checklist and an overview of the
storage expansion enclosure features, operating specifications, and components.
Chapter 2, “Installing the DCS3700,” on page 23 contains information on how to install the DCS3700.
Chapter 3, “Cabling the DCS3700,” on page 41 contains information on how to cable the DCS3700.
Chapter 4, “Operating the DCS3700 storage system and expansion enclosure,” on page 67 contains
information on how to power on and off the storage expansion enclosure, recover from an overheated
power supply, troubleshoot the storage expansion enclosure, and interpret LEDs.
Chapter 5, “Replacing components,” on page 89 contains step-by-step instructions about how to install or
remove customer replaceable units (FRUs), such as hard disk drives, power supplies, fan assemblies,
environmental service modules (ESMs), drive drawers, and SFP modules.
Chapter 6, “Hardware maintenance,” on page 129 describes problems and symptoms that are specific to
your storage expansion enclosure. It also provides a parts list for the DCS3700.
Appendix A, “Records,” on page 139 provides a table that you can use to record and update important
information about your DCS3700, including serial number and device records. Whenever you add options
to your DCS3700, be sure to update the information in this table.
Appendix B, “Rack mounting template,” on page 143 provides the rack mounting templates for
installation of the DCS3700. If you want to tear out the templates from the document for use during
installation, use these copies of the templates.
Appendix C, “Specifications for non-IBM rack installation,” on page 147 provides safety requirements and
rack specifications for installing DS5000 storage subsystems and DS5000 storage expansion enclosures
into non-IBM racks.
Appendix D, “Power cords,” on page 153 lists power cord information for the DCS3700.
Getting information, help, and service
If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you
will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information
about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience
a problem with your system, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.
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