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... Installation 12 Setting the SCSI IDs for the Disk Modules 13 Installing the Disk System 14 Connect the SCSI Cables 14 Connecting the Power Cable 16 Powering On and Off 16 Power On the Disk System 16 Power Off the Disk System 17 Adding Disk Modules 18 Add a Disk Module 18 Configure the new Disk Module 19 Remove and Replace A Disk Module 19 Remove a Disk Module 19 Replace a Disk Module 20 Remove the Disk System 21 Setting Up the Hardware Event Monitor (HP-UX Only 22 Configuration Overview 22 Event Notification (HP-UX Only 23 Status LEDs 25 View Disk Status...
... Installation 12 Setting the SCSI IDs for the Disk Modules 13 Installing the Disk System 14 Connect the SCSI Cables 14 Connecting the Power Cable 16 Powering On and Off 16 Power On the Disk System 16 Power Off the Disk System 17 Adding Disk Modules 18 Add a Disk Module 18 Configure the new Disk Module 19 Remove and Replace A Disk Module 19 Remove a Disk Module 19 Replace a Disk Module 20 Remove the Disk System 21 Setting Up the Hardware Event Monitor (HP-UX Only 22 Configuration Overview 22 Event Notification (HP-UX Only 23 Status LEDs 25 View Disk Status...
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... 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Disk Module LEDs 8 System Power LED 9 Rear View of the Disk System 9 Power Button 9 SCSI ID Switch Settings 10 AC Power Connector Location 11 SCSI Switch Location 13 SCSI Port Locations 14 AC Power Connector Location 16 Power Button Location 17 Installing a Disk Module 19 Removing the Disk System 21 Sample Hardware Event Notification 24 LED Status Indicators 25 Sample STM Information Log (HP-UX 27 Sample STM Expert Tool Disk Error Log (MPE/iX 6.5 or Later 29
... 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Disk Module LEDs 8 System Power LED 9 Rear View of the Disk System 9 Power Button 9 SCSI ID Switch Settings 10 AC Power Connector Location 11 SCSI Switch Location 13 SCSI Port Locations 14 AC Power Connector Location 16 Power Button Location 17 Installing a Disk Module 19 Removing the Disk System 21 Sample Hardware Event Notification 24 LED Status Indicators 25 Sample STM Information Log (HP-UX 27 Sample STM Expert Tool Disk Error Log (MPE/iX 6.5 or Later 29
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... speed. The U320 drives do not operate reliably or at acceptable performance levels at U320 speeds and are supported at those speeds. HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 7 English Overview The HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 is designed to provide inexpensive, high performance rack-optimized online mass storage for entry-level configurations in three distinct markets: (1) HP servers/workstations, (2) open systems JBODs, and (3) open systems IDACs (Internal Disk Array Controller). The DS2120 supports U320 drives; It is a 1-EIA unit disk...
... speed. The U320 drives do not operate reliably or at acceptable performance levels at U320 speeds and are supported at those speeds. HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 7 English Overview The HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 is designed to provide inexpensive, high performance rack-optimized online mass storage for entry-level configurations in three distinct markets: (1) HP servers/workstations, (2) open systems JBODs, and (3) open systems IDACs (Internal Disk Array Controller). The DS2120 supports U320 drives; It is a 1-EIA unit disk...
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... is not operational. Disk Module LEDs Each disk module has two LEDs: an amber LED on the top (see Figure 2) gives diagnostic information about the disk system operation. Refer to the system. If your storage system contains less than 4 disk modules, the remaining empty slots contain filler panels. 8 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Components of the Disk System Front Panel The disk modules can accept up to 4 low profile disk drives. The green LED provides disk module status information as listed in...
... is not operational. Disk Module LEDs Each disk module has two LEDs: an amber LED on the top (see Figure 2) gives diagnostic information about the disk system operation. Refer to the system. If your storage system contains less than 4 disk modules, the remaining empty slots contain filler panels. 8 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Components of the Disk System Front Panel The disk modules can accept up to 4 low profile disk drives. The green LED provides disk module status information as listed in...
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... Power LED HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 9 English System Power LED TABLE 2 System Power LED Activity Definitions LED Activity Blinking On solid Off Indication Malfunction - Rear Panel FIGURE 3 Rear View of the Disk System AC Power Connector FIGURE 4 Power Button Power Cord Clip SCSI Address Switch Power Button LVD/SE SCSI Port LVD/SE SCSI Port Power Button With the power button in the "ON" position, power is too low. either a fan is not operating properly or internal voltage is supplied to...
... Power LED HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 9 English System Power LED TABLE 2 System Power LED Activity Definitions LED Activity Blinking On solid Off Indication Malfunction - Rear Panel FIGURE 3 Rear View of the Disk System AC Power Connector FIGURE 4 Power Button Power Cord Clip SCSI Address Switch Power Button LVD/SE SCSI Port LVD/SE SCSI Port Power Button With the power button in the "ON" position, power is too low. either a fan is not operating properly or internal voltage is supplied to...
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... of storage enclosure) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 9 11 13 15 Note The disk system requires a terminator when it is reserved for the SCSI address switch: A, B, and C. There are three possible settings for use by the host bus adapter. 10 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 SCSI ID Switch The SCSI ID switch sets the address for the installed disk modules are (from left to the disk modules installed in the disk system. See Figure 5, below. FIGURE 5 SCSI ID Switch Settings C B A SCSI Address Switch Setting A B C Disk Module SCSI Addresses (Viewed from...
... of storage enclosure) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 9 11 13 15 Note The disk system requires a terminator when it is reserved for the SCSI address switch: A, B, and C. There are three possible settings for use by the host bus adapter. 10 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 SCSI ID Switch The SCSI ID switch sets the address for the installed disk modules are (from left to the disk modules installed in the disk system. See Figure 5, below. FIGURE 5 SCSI ID Switch Settings C B A SCSI Address Switch Setting A B C Disk Module SCSI Addresses (Viewed from...
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... list of the following accessory is available for your operating system administration manual for configuration procedures for assistance with each disk system. U320 drives do not operate reliably or at acceptable performance levels at U320 speeds and are not supported at http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/support_matrices.html. The following : ■ An on board LVD SCSI port ■ An LVD SCSI host bus adapter board installed...
... list of the following accessory is available for your operating system administration manual for configuration procedures for assistance with each disk system. U320 drives do not operate reliably or at acceptable performance levels at U320 speeds and are not supported at http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/support_matrices.html. The following : ■ An on board LVD SCSI port ■ An LVD SCSI host bus adapter board installed...
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HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 13 English Setting the SCSI IDs for the Disk Modules 1 Determine which SCSI addresses are not being used on the back of the disk system. If you have chosen are daisy-chaining these disk systems together, each SCSI ID switch must be set for information on determining which SCSI addresses are available on the host system. 2 Locate the SCSI switch on the host system. FIGURE 7 SCSI Switch Location C B A SCSI Address Switch Setting A B C Disk Module SCSI Addresses (Viewed from front of SCSI IDs...
HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 13 English Setting the SCSI IDs for the Disk Modules 1 Determine which SCSI addresses are not being used on the back of the disk system. If you have chosen are daisy-chaining these disk systems together, each SCSI ID switch must be set for information on determining which SCSI addresses are available on the host system. 2 Locate the SCSI switch on the host system. FIGURE 7 SCSI Switch Location C B A SCSI Address Switch Setting A B C Disk Module SCSI Addresses (Viewed from front of SCSI IDs...
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... device on the SCSI bus. Keep in the host system. • The overall SCSI bus length cannot exceed 9 meters. HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 15 English 4 Determine if this disk system is the last one on the bus. If another device off this SCSI bus, refer to that the SCSI IDs assigned to the disk drives in daisy-chain configurations. If the disk system is being installed. The SCSI...
... device on the SCSI bus. Keep in the host system. • The overall SCSI bus length cannot exceed 9 meters. HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 15 English 4 Determine if this disk system is the last one on the bus. If another device off this SCSI bus, refer to that the SCSI IDs assigned to the disk drives in daisy-chain configurations. If the disk system is being installed. The SCSI...
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... by checking the system power LED and the disk module LEDs at the front of your installation. See Figure 10 on page 3 for your disk system. A system reboot may be necessary to the supply circuit does not overload the supply overcurrent protection or the supply wiring. 16 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Connecting the Power Cable CAUTION Ensure that the connection of multiple units to assure that the host system recognizes the disk drives...
... by checking the system power LED and the disk module LEDs at the front of your installation. See Figure 10 on page 3 for your disk system. A system reboot may be necessary to the supply circuit does not overload the supply overcurrent protection or the supply wiring. 16 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Connecting the Power Cable CAUTION Ensure that the connection of multiple units to assure that the host system recognizes the disk drives...
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18 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Adding Disk Modules Disk modules can be added, removed, and replaced while the disk system is maintained within the storage system. You can be configured to recognize it . Note the slot chosen for future use. 3 Hold the locking handle open on the disk drive. Store the filler panel for application configuration. 2 Remove the disk module filler panel. Add a Disk Module 1 Select an available slot for adding a disk module is installed, the operating system must decide where...
18 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Adding Disk Modules Disk modules can be added, removed, and replaced while the disk system is maintained within the storage system. You can be configured to recognize it . Note the slot chosen for future use. 3 Hold the locking handle open on the disk drive. Store the filler panel for application configuration. 2 Remove the disk module filler panel. Add a Disk Module 1 Select an available slot for adding a disk module is installed, the operating system must decide where...
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... there is no activity on an active disk drive can result in data loss or corruption. When the Disk Drive LED off, the disk module is active. CAUTION These procedures should be installed to remove the disk module. If you are not replacing the disk module immediately, a filler panel must be performed only by qualified system administrator. FIGURE 11 Installing a Disk Module HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 19 English Configure the new Disk Module Configure a new disk module within your application.
... there is no activity on an active disk drive can result in data loss or corruption. When the Disk Drive LED off, the disk module is active. CAUTION These procedures should be installed to remove the disk module. If you are not replacing the disk module immediately, a filler panel must be performed only by qualified system administrator. FIGURE 11 Installing a Disk Module HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 19 English Configure the new Disk Module Configure a new disk module within your application.
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... EMS Hardware Monitors User's Guide in the latest IPR Support Media or on your host, it is already set up to monitor LVM resources. Online information tools (page 26) 2 Isolate the cause of the problem (Table 7 on HP-UX hosts, versions 10.20 and later. 22 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Setting Up the Hardware Event Monitor (HP-UX Only) Hardware event monitors run on page 30). 3 Correct the problem. (See page 19 for disk module removal and replacement.) 4 Verify operational status...
... EMS Hardware Monitors User's Guide in the latest IPR Support Media or on your host, it is already set up to monitor LVM resources. Online information tools (page 26) 2 Isolate the cause of the problem (Table 7 on HP-UX hosts, versions 10.20 and later. 22 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 Setting Up the Hardware Event Monitor (HP-UX Only) Hardware event monitors run on page 30). 3 Correct the problem. (See page 19 for disk module removal and replacement.) 4 Verify operational status...
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... recovered. Host system and hardware operation may cause data loss, host system downtime, or other loss of the disk system can continue. For example, the request queue is required. For example, the bus failed to a serious condition if not corrected. Date and time of the event, the host, event ID, name of a disk problem. Events include media errors, failed read data could escalate to reset. For example, read and write attempts, invalid commands, changed operating parameters, failed diagnostics, and...
... recovered. Host system and hardware operation may cause data loss, host system downtime, or other loss of the disk system can continue. For example, the request queue is required. For example, the bus failed to a serious condition if not corrected. Date and time of the event, the host, event ID, name of a disk problem. Events include media errors, failed read data could escalate to reset. For example, read and write attempts, invalid commands, changed operating parameters, failed diagnostics, and...
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... which could not be recovered. Probable Cause / Recommended Action: The medium in the device is not removable, the device has experienced a hardware failure. 24 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 FIGURE 13 Sample Hardware Event Notification Notification Time: Wed Feb 3 11:27:15 1999 yourserver sent Event Monitor notification information: /storage/events/disks/default/10_4_4_0.0 is removable, replace the medium with a fresh one. If the medium is >=1. Repair or replace the device, as necessary.
... which could not be recovered. Probable Cause / Recommended Action: The medium in the device is not removable, the device has experienced a hardware failure. 24 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 FIGURE 13 Sample Hardware Event Notification Notification Time: Wed Feb 3 11:27:15 1999 yourserver sent Event Monitor notification information: /storage/events/disks/default/10_4_4_0.0 is removable, replace the medium with a fresh one. If the medium is >=1. Repair or replace the device, as necessary.
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... a current log, select Run. Start STM and run the Information tool as it is Support Tools Manager (STM). For all other operating systems, consult the appropriate system administration manual for a selected disk. STM Disk Information: HP-UX STM displays the last-generated Information Log for disk module status checking procedures. 26 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 View Disk Status HP-UX and MPE/iX utilities provide descriptive and diagnostic information about disks, including disk type, firmware revision, and errors.
... a current log, select Run. Start STM and run the Information tool as it is Support Tools Manager (STM). For all other operating systems, consult the appropriate system administration manual for a selected disk. STM Disk Information: HP-UX STM displays the last-generated Information Log for disk module status checking procedures. 26 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 View Disk Status HP-UX and MPE/iX utilities provide descriptive and diagnostic information about disks, including disk type, firmware revision, and errors.
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... log, type infolog. This removes the disk from use. 3 At the system prompt (:), type cstm. A sample information log is shown in Figure 16. for a selected disk. Start STM and run the Information tool as follows. 1 Log on the system. 5 Select the desired disk by typing select device ; STM displays a list of all the disks installed on the system. 2 At the system prompt (:), type vsclose . 28 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 STM Disk...
... log, type infolog. This removes the disk from use. 3 At the system prompt (:), type cstm. A sample information log is shown in Figure 16. for a selected disk. Start STM and run the Information tool as follows. 1 Log on the system. 5 Select the desired disk by typing select device ; STM displays a list of all the disks installed on the system. 2 At the system prompt (:), type vsclose . 28 HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 STM Disk...
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.... Depending on when installed System power LED is off Use diagnostic utilities to power on the results, monitor or replace disk module. The PDU/PDRU is faulty. Replace the enclosure chassis. TABLE 7 Troubleshooting Table Problem LED Description State Probable Cause Disk system fails to determine disk status. AC breaker is not plugged in the power cord. Operating system reports errors on a device System power LED is blinking Power supply is connected for problems you may detect on the host bus adapter to...
.... Depending on when installed System power LED is off Use diagnostic utilities to power on the results, monitor or replace disk module. The PDU/PDRU is faulty. Replace the enclosure chassis. TABLE 7 Troubleshooting Table Problem LED Description State Probable Cause Disk system fails to determine disk status. AC breaker is not plugged in the power cord. Operating system reports errors on a device System power LED is blinking Power supply is connected for problems you may detect on the host bus adapter to...
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... the disk module. Replace the cable. If the problem cannot be resolved, replace the disk module. Replace the disk module. Unable to determine drive status. If troubleshooting an existing installation, run diagnostics to configure device for use by operating system Disk module LED is faulty. Replace the enclosure chassis. If the all (MPE/iX) lists no device type Disk module LED is on solid or off Disk module possibly not correctly seated. HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 31 English Problem LED Description State Probable Cause Solution ioscan (HPUX) lists disk as...
... the disk module. Replace the cable. If the problem cannot be resolved, replace the disk module. Replace the disk module. Unable to determine drive status. If troubleshooting an existing installation, run diagnostics to configure device for use by operating system Disk module LED is faulty. Replace the enclosure chassis. If the all (MPE/iX) lists no device type Disk module LED is on solid or off Disk module possibly not correctly seated. HP StorageWorks Disk System 2120 31 English Problem LED Description State Probable Cause Solution ioscan (HPUX) lists disk as...