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  • Page 1 Flex System Storage Expansion Node Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 2 Notices and User Guide documents on the product Documentation CD. First Edition (May 2015) © Copyright Lenovo 2014, 2015. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Telecommunication regulatory statement ..System reliability guidelines ..Electronic emission notices..Handling static-sensitive devices ..© Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...
  • Page 4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Japan Electronics and Information Technology statement ....Industries Association (JEITA) statement . . . Industry Canada Class A emission compliance Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .

  • Page 5: Safety

    Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...

  • Page 6: Safety Statements

    Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Safety statements These statements provide the caution and danger information that is used in this documentation. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this documentation is labeled with a number.
  • Page 7 Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following. Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...
  • Page 8 Statement 12 CAUTION: The following label indicates a hot surface nearby. Statement 21 CAUTION: Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade. This device is for use only with Listed Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Flex System Storage Expansion Node Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The Lenovo Flex System Storage Expansion Node is a captive-mode storage enclosure that is dedicated to a single compute node in the Lenovo Flex System Enterprise Chassis. The storage expansion node is PCIe Generation 3 and SAS 2.1 compliant. It supports up to 12 SAS and SATA 2.5-inch hot-swap hard disk drives and solid-state drives, and it supports JBOD configurations and...

  • Page 10: Supported Compute Nodes

    Integrated functions: Supported configurations: Size: • Captive-mode connectivity by an • JBOD • Height: 55.5 mm (2.19 in.) interposer cable to an Flex System • RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 • Depth: 503.9 mm (19.84 in.) 1-bay X-Architecture compute Some RAID configurations require •...

  • Page 11: System Board

    System board The system board executes all the major logic functions of the storage expansion node. The following illustration shows the locations of the components on the system board. Flash/RAID adapter connector The storage expansion node supports an optional 512 MB or 1 GB flash/RAID adapter. Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 12: Interposer Cable

    Light path diagnostics LEDs and light path button Light path diagnostics is a system of LEDs in the storage expansion node and the attached compute node that you can use to diagnose problems. For more information, see “Light path diagnostics” on page 22.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    To close the drawer, push the drawer in until it stops, and return the handle to the closed position. Control panel The control panel on the storage expansion node has a green activity LED for each drive bay, one yellow status LED for all the drive bays, and a drawer-open LED.
  • Page 14 • Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice. • Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations. • Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installing The Storage Expansion Node

    • For a list of supported optional devices for the compute node, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us. System reliability guidelines Use these guidelines to ensure that the storage expansion node meets the cooling and system reliability requirements. © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...

  • Page 16: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    • To ensure proper cooling, do not operate the Flex System Enterprise Chassis without a device or filler installed in each bay. See the documentation for your Flex System Enterprise Chassis for additional information. • Make sure that the ventilation holes on the storage expansion node are not blocked. •...

  • Page 17: Installing The Compute Node

    Installing the compute node The storage expansion node comes attached to the expansion shelf. You must attach a compute node to the expansion shelf and connect the interposer cable to the compute node. Attention: Before you connect a compute node to the storage expansion node, you must make sure that the integrated management module II (IMM2) primary and backup firmware in the compute node is at level ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo34x-1.xx_anyos_noarch or later.

  • Page 18: Removing The Compute Node From The Storage Expansion Node Assembly

    Step 1. Place the storage expansion node assembly on a flat, static-protective surface with the storage expansion node bezel facing you. Step 2. Remove the compute node cover (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions). Attention: Bend the interposer cable up and over the storage expansion node to ensure that the cable and connector are clear of the area where the compute node will be attached.

  • Page 19: Installing A Flash/Raid Adapter And Flash Power Module

    1. Read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. If the storage expansion node assembly is installed in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see “Removing the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis” on page 17 for instructions).
  • Page 20 Before you install a flash/RAID adapter and flash power module in the storage expansion node, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 7. 2. If the storage expansion node assembly is installed in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see “Removing the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis”...

  • Page 21: Completing The Installation

    Step 6. Connect the flash power module to the connector on the underside of the drawer. The connectors are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Step 7. Route the cable through the cable clamps on the underside of the drawer and close the cable clamps.

  • Page 22: Installing The Storage Expansion Node In An Flex System Enterprise Chassis

    To install the cover on the storage expansion node, complete the following steps. Step 1. Lower the cover so that the posts inside the cover fit into the slots in the storage expansion node. Step 2. Slide the cover toward the front of the storage expansion node, until it clicks into place. Installing the storage expansion node in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis Use these instructions to install the storage expansion node assembly in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis.

  • Page 23: Updating The Compute Node Configuration

    Attention: Make sure that the drive drawer is closed and latched. Do not attempt to install the storage expansion node assembly in the chassis while the drive drawer is open. Step 1. Open the cam handles on the compute node and the storage expansion node. Step 2.

  • Page 24: Installing A Hot-Swap Drive

    PHYs and a PCIe bus master DMA core. Each of the PHYs is capable of 6.0 Gbps SAS link rates and 6.0 Gbps SATA III link rates. For instructions for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the RAID controller and installing the device driver for the RAID controller, see http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5086126.

  • Page 25: Removing The Storage Expansion Node Assembly From The Flex System Enterprise Chassis

    Removing the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis Use these instructions to remove the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis. Before you remove the storage expansion node assembly, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 26 Attention: Make sure that the drive drawer is closed and latched. Do not attempt to remove the storage expansion node assembly from the chassis while the drive drawer is open. Step 1. Open the cam handles on the compute node and the storage expansion node. Attention: To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the Flex System Enterprise Chassis without a node or filler in each bay.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Parts Listing - Storage Expansion Node

    • Tier 2 customer replaceable unit: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your storage expansion node. © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...
  • Page 28 For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the storage expansion node. FRU part number (trained CRU part CRU part service number number technician Index Description (Tier 1) (Tier 2) only) 90Y9277 Storage expansion node Flash/RAID adapter, 512 MB 81Y4488...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    2. Select System Settings > Storage. • If LSI MegaRAID <ServeRAID M5110e> Configuration Utility - xx.xx.xx is displayed, the compute node detects the presence of the storage expansion node. Continue to step 3 “” on page 22. © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...

  • Page 30: Light Path Diagnostics

    • If LSI MegaRAID <ServeRAID M5110e> Configuration Utility - xx.xx.xx is not displayed, check the connection of the interposer cable to the connector on the compute node system board. Then, check the Setup utility again to determine whether the compute node now detects the presence of the storage expansion node.
  • Page 31 When the storage expansion node assembly is not installed in the chassis, a capacitor on the storage expansion node system board provides power for the light path diagnostics LEDs. The capacitor circuit can keep all internal light path diagnostics LEDs illuminated for a minimum of 20 seconds of continuous operation. The following light path diagnostics LEDs are on the storage expansion node system board: Light path If this LED is lit when you press the light path button, it indicates that power is available to light any...
  • Page 32 Flex System Storage Expansion Node Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Removing And Replacing Components

    • For a list of supported optional devices for the compute node, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us. System reliability guidelines Use these guidelines to ensure that the storage expansion node meets the cooling and system reliability requirements. © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...

  • Page 34: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    • To ensure proper cooling, do not operate the Flex System Enterprise Chassis without a device or filler installed in each bay. See the documentation for your Flex System Enterprise Chassis for additional information. • Make sure that the ventilation holes on the storage expansion node are not blocked. •...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cover On The Storage Expansion Node

    3. Carefully lay the storage expansion node assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. Procedure Press on the cover release and slide the cover toward the rear of the storage expansion node; then, lift the cover away from the storage expansion node, as shown in the following illustration. Installing the cover on the storage expansion node Use these instructions to install the cover on the storage expansion node.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Cam Handle

    3. Carefully lay the storage expansion node assembly on a flat, static-protective surface with the cover side down and the storage expansion node bezel facing you. To remove the cam handle, complete the following steps. Step 1. Locate the screw that attaches the handle to the storage expansion node. Step 2.

  • Page 37: Removing The Expansion Shelf

    Step 3. Using a T15 Torx screwdriver, install the screw that is provided in the expansion node cam handle kit. After you install the cam handle, install the storage expansion node assembly into the chassis. See “Installing the storage expansion node in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis” on page 14 for instructions. Removing the expansion shelf Use these instructions to remove the expansion shelf from the storage expansion node assembly.
  • Page 38 Install the compute node cover (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions). Step 2. On the underside of the expansion shelf, lift up on the raised edge of the retaining latch that secures the storage expansion node to the shelf while you slide the storage expansion node away from the center of the shelf, as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Expansion Shelf

    If you are instructed to return the expansion shelf, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Replacing the expansion shelf Use these instructions to install a replacement expansion shelf on the storage expansion node assembly. Before you install the expansion shelf, read “Safety”...
  • Page 40 Step 3. Remove the compute node cover (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions). Attention: Bend the interposer cable up and over the storage expansion node to ensure that the cable and connector are clear of the area where the compute node will be attached. Step 4.

  • Page 41: Removing The Control Panel Assembly

    Step 7. If you removed any I/O expansion adapters from the compute node, install them (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions). Step 8. Install the compute node cover (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions).

  • Page 42: Replacing The Control Panel Assembly

    Step 2. Press the tab on the outer edge of the control panel assembly to release the assembly from the inside of the bezel. If you are instructed to return the control panel assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Bezel

    Before you remove the bezel, read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 25. To remove the bezel, complete the following steps. Step 1. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into one of the grooves along the right edge of the bezel. Step 2.
  • Page 44 Before you remove the rear bulkhead, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 25. 2. If the storage expansion node assembly is installed in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see “Removing the storage expansion node from the expansion shelf”...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Rear Bulkhead

    If you are instructed to return the rear bulkhead, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you. Continue to “Replacing the rear bulkhead” on page 37. Replacing the rear bulkhead Use these instructions to install a replacement rear bulkhead on the storage expansion node. Before you install the rear bulkhead, read “Safety”...

  • Page 46: Removing And Replacing Tier 1 Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)

    Attention: Bend the interposer cable up and over the storage expansion node to ensure that the cable and connector are clear of the compute node. Step 4. With the left edge of the storage expansion node aligned with the expansion node alignment mark on the expansion shelf, orient the slots on the bottom of the storage expansion node with the posts on the right side of the expansion shelf.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Flash/Raid Adapter

    2. If the storage expansion node assembly is installed in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see “Removing the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis” on page 17 for instructions). 3. Carefully lay the storage expansion node assembly on a flat, static-protective surface. 4.

  • Page 48: Removing The Flash Power Module

    Attention: Make sure that the drive drawer is supported when it is open. The weight of installed drives can cause the storage expansion node assembly to be unstable when the drive drawer is open. Step 1. With the drive drawer open approximately 30 cm (12 in.), touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted metal surface on the Flex System Enterprise Chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component;...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Flash Power Module

    To remove the flash power module, complete the following steps. Step 1. Disconnect the flash power module from the connector. Step 2. Pull down slightly on the outer edge of the blue flash power module bracket and remove the flash power module. If you are installing a replacement flash power module, continue to “Replacing the flash power module”...

  • Page 50: Removing The Storage Expansion Node From The Expansion Shelf

    Attention: Make sure that the drive drawer is supported when it is open. The weight of installed drives can cause the storage expansion node assembly to be unstable when the drive drawer is open. Step 1. With the drive drawer open approximately 15 cm (6 in.), press down slightly on the release on the outer edge of the blue flash power module bracket and insert the flash power module into the bracket, with the cable oriented toward the outside of the drive drawer, as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 51 3. If the storage expansion node assembly is installed in an Flex System Enterprise Chassis, remove it (see “Removing the storage expansion node assembly from the Flex System Enterprise Chassis” on page 17 for instructions). 4. Carefully lay the storage expansion node assembly on a flat, static-protective surface with the storage expansion node bezel facing you.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Storage Expansion Node

    Continue to “Replacing the storage expansion node” on page 44. Replacing the storage expansion node Use these instructions to attach a replacement storage expansion node to the expansion shelf. Before you begin Before you attach the storage expansion node to the expansion shelf, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 53: Removing A Hot-Swap Drive

    c. If you removed any I/O expansion adapters from the compute node, install them (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions). d. Install the compute node cover (see the compute node Installation and Service Guide for instructions). 2.

  • Page 54: Replacing A Hot-Swap Drive

    Replacing a hot-swap drive Use these instructions to install a replacement hot-swap drive in the storage expansion node. Before you install a hot-swap drive, complete the following steps: 1. Read “Safety” on page iii and “Installation guidelines” on page 25. 2.

  • Page 55: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the problem yourself. If you believe that you require warranty service for your Lenovo product, the service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare before you call.

  • Page 56: Using The Documentation

    • Secure upload with the system serial number: https://www.ecurep.ibm.com/app/upload_hw Creating a personalized support web page You can create a personalized support web page by identifying Lenovo products that are of interest to you. To create a personalized support web page, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.

  • Page 57: Hardware Service And Support

    IBM is Lenovo's preferred service provider for the System x, Flex System and NeXtScale System products. You can receive hardware service through your Lenovo reseller or from IBM. To locate a reseller authorized by Lenovo to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Business Partner Locator.
  • Page 58 Flex System Storage Expansion Node Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 59: Appendix B. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 60: Trademarks

    (TBW). A device that has exceeded this limit might fail to respond to system-generated commands or might be incapable of being written to. Lenovo is not responsible for replacement of a device that has exceeded its maximum guaranteed number of program/erase cycles, as documented in the Official Published Specifications for the device.

  • Page 61: Particulate Contamination

    If Lenovo determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, Lenovo may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.

  • Page 62: Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 63: Japan Vcci Class A Statement

    Geräte der Klasse A. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4:Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.

  • Page 64: Korea Communications Commission (Kcc) Statement

    Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Flex System Storage Expansion Node Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 65: Index

    1–2, 7, 9, 14, 21, 25, 31 light path diagnostics in microprocessors required 9, 21 removing supported FCC Class A notice configuration field replaceable units 19, 25 © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...
  • Page 66 firmware hardware events detected by compute node 1–2, 7, 9, 14, 21, 25, 31 interposer cable integrated management module II 1–2, 7, 9, 14, 21, 25 introduction, storage expansion node firmware RAID storage expansion node 1–2, 7, 9, 14, 21, 25, 31 flash power module Japan Class A electronic emission statement installing...
  • Page 67 Taiwan product service technical updates telecommunication regulatory statement telephone numbers temperature 4–5, 8, 16–17, 26 trademarks troubleshooting using control panel LEDs using event logs using light path diagnostics United States FCC Class A notice © Copyright Lenovo 2014, and 2012, 2015...
  • Page 68 Flex System Storage Expansion Node Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 70 Part Number: 00WA274 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 00WA274 *1P00WA274*...

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