Lenovo ThinkSystem DE4000H, DE6000H, and DE6000S Storage Systems Installation and Setup Instructions for 4U Enclosures

Prepare for installation | Stage 1

Pre-setup

Create an account and register your hardware at datacentersupport.lenovo.com.

Inventory cables and make note of the quantity. Confirm that your location provides 200-240V AC power.

In the box

• Shelf, bezel, and rackmount hardware
• SAS cables (4)
• Power cables (two for each shelf)
• Shelf handles (if ordered)
• I/O cables (if ordered)

You provide

• Phillips 2 screwdriver, flashlight, and ESD strap
• Ethernet cables
• A supported browser for the management software

Rack Requirements

Requires a 4U rack space.

The rack must accommodate shelves with the following dimensions: Height: 6.87 in. (17.46 cm), Width: 17.66 in. (44.86 cm), Depth: 38.25 in (97.16 cm).

Maximum weight capacity: 250 lb. (113 kg).

Install hardware | Stage 2

Unpack the Hardware

Unpack the contents and inventory the contained hardware against the packing slip. Read through all instructions before proceeding.

Install the Rails

Refer to the enclosed instructions for detailed information on how to install the rails. Instructions can also be downloaded from the Lenovo Data Center Support Web site.

[Note] Install hardware from the bottom of the rack up to the top to prevent the equipment from toppling over.

Install the Shelf

Attaching Lift Handles

If lifting the shelf by hand, attach the four lift handles. Push up on each handle until it clicks into place.

[Caution] An empty shelf weighs approximately 132 lb (60 kg). A mechanized lift or four people using lift handles are required to safely move an empty shelf.

Inserting Shelf into Rack

Supporting the shelf from the bottom, slide it into the cabinet. If lift handles are used, remove them one set at a time as the shelf slides into the cabinet. To remove handles, pull back on the release latch, push down, then pull away from the shelf.

Secure the Shelf

Insert screws into the first and third holes from the top of the shelf on both sides to secure it to the front of the cabinet.

Place two back brackets on each side of the upper rear section of the shelf. Insert screws into the first and third holes of each bracket to secure the back of the cabinet.

Install the Drives

ESD Protection

Wrap the strap end of the ESD wristband around your wrist, and secure the clip end to a metal ground to prevent static discharges.

Drive Installation Process

Starting at the front left slot of the top drawer, install each drive by gently positioning it into the drive slot and lowering the raised drive handle until it clicks into place.

Drive Installation Guidelines

[Note] If installing fewer than 60 drives, or if using solid-state drives (SSDs), or drives with different capacities:

• Maintain a minimum of 20 drives per shelf.
• Install drives in the front four slots in each drawer first for adequate airflow for cooling.
• Distribute any remaining drives across the drawers.
• If possible, install an equal number of each type of drive in each drawer to allow for the creation of Drawer Loss Protected volume groups or disk pools.
• Distribute any SSDs evenly across the drawers.

Closing the Drawer

Carefully slide the drawer back in by pushing the center and gently closing both latches.

[Attention] Risk of equipment damage -- Stop pushing the drawer if you feel binding. Use the release levers at the front of the drawer to slide the drawer back out. Then, carefully reinsert the drawer into the slot.

Attach Front Bezel

Attach the front bezel.

Cable storage | Stage 3

Cable the Shelves

Cable the system according to your configuration. Examples are shown in this section. For more cabling options, see the ThinkSystem DE-Series Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for 4U Enclosures.

Example A: A DE4000H controller shelf with two DE600S drive shelves (Standard SAS Configuration)

This configuration uses SAS cables to connect controller ports to drive shelf IOM (I/O Module) ports.

• Connect controller A to IOM A of the first drive shelf.
• Connect IOM A of the first drive shelf to IOM A of the second drive shelf.
• Connect IOM B of the first drive shelf to IOM B of the second drive shelf.
• Connect controller B to IOM B of the second drive shelf.

Example B: A DE4000H controller shelf with one DE600S drive shelf (Standard SAS Configuration)

This configuration uses SAS cables to connect controller ports to drive shelf IOM ports.

• Connect controller A to IOM A.
• Connect controller B to IOM B.

Power the Drive Shelves

Power Cable Connections

Power connections are typically located on the rear of the shelf.

[Caution] Confirm the drive shelf power switches are off.

• Connect the two power cables for each shelf to different power distribution units (PDUs) in the cabinet or rack.
• If you have drive shelves, turn on their two power switches first. Wait 2 minutes before applying power to the controller shelf.
• Turn on the two power switches on the controller shelf.
• Check the LEDs and seven-segment display on each controller. During the boot sequence, the seven-segment display shows various codes. After the controller has booted up, the shelf ID will be displayed.

Complete system setup and configuration | Stage 4

Cable the Data Hosts

Cable the system according to your network topology.

Direct-attach topology

Connect each host adapter directly to the host ports on the controllers.

Fabric topology

Connect each host adapter directly to the switch. Connect each switch directly to the host ports on the controllers.

Connect and Configure the Management Connection

Use an Ethernet cable to connect to controller A port 1 (P1) to the Ethernet port on your laptop.

Manually specify the following IP address and subnet mask on the laptop's Ethernet port: IP address: 192.168.128.100, Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.

Use the laptop's browser to access the storage array's management software using the following IP address: IP address: 192.168.128.101.

In the management software, navigate to the Hardware tab and select "Show back of shelf" under Controller Shelf. Highlight controller B, then select "Configure management ports" to set the IP addresses for management port 1 on controller B. Management port 2 is reserved for Lenovo technical support and should not be configured. After configuring controller B's management port, repeat the process for controller A.

Disconnect your laptop from the storage array. Connect an Ethernet cable to management port 1 (labeled P1) on each DE4000H and DE6000H controller and connect the other end to your network.

Controller Port Descriptions

DE4000H controller: Ports include P1 (Management Port 1), P2 (Management Port 2), 0a, 0b, EXP1, EXP2.

DE6000H controller: Ports include P1 (Management Port 1), P2 (Management Port 2), 0a, 0b, EXP1, EXP2.

After Installing the Hardware

Use the ThinkSystem SAN OS software to configure and manage your storage arrays.

For a simple network configuration, connect your controller to a web browser and use ThinkSystem System Manager for managing a single DE-series storage array.

In a more complex environment, use ThinkSystem SAN Manager for managing multiple storage arrays.