Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4000 Series User Guide

Introduction

This user guide provides essential information for operating and maintaining the Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4000 Series. This 2U rack-mounted data storage enclosure is built on the OpenFlex platform, leveraging Western Digital's Open Composable Infrastructure (OCI) architecture. It utilizes NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) to enable disaggregated data storage, allowing for efficient sharing and allocation of storage capacity across multiple applications and hosts. The guide covers an overview of the series, design details, components, support procedures, management, and safety guidelines.

For detailed technical support, users can visit the Western Digital Datacenter Platforms support portal at https://businessportal.westerndigital.com/https://portal.wdc.com/s/ or contact them via email at enterprisesupport@wdc.com.

Key Features

• High-capacity storage solution with up to 1474.56TB Max Storage Capacity.
• Utilizes 100Gbps NVMe-oF for high-speed data transfer.
• Supports both High Availability (HA) and non-High Availability (nHA) configurations.
• Features a 2U form factor for rack mounting.
• Operates within a temperature range of 10°C to 35°C.
• Equipped with Dual 800W Power Supply Units (PSUs).
• Supports Device Sharing capabilities.

Document Structure

The guide is organized into several chapters:

1. Overview: Provides a general introduction to the OpenFlex Data24 4000 Series, including its architecture, availability, features, and specifications.
2. Components: Details the various hardware components of the enclosure, such as the chassis, PSUs, IOMs, and drive carriers.
3. Support: Offers instructions for component replacement, including drives, PSUs, IOMs, and other parts.
4. Management: Covers methods for managing the enclosure, including Open Composable API, GUI, and NVMe-CLI.
5. Safety: Outlines important safety precautions related to electrostatic discharge, location, and power connections.
6. Regulatory: Presents information on country certifications and compliance standards.

The document also includes a Revision History and Notices section, providing important updates and legal information.