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Lenovo ThinkSystem DE Series Installation Instructions Manual

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ThinkSystem DE Series
Installing DE2000H, DE4000H, and DE6000H
Release 11.70.2
Machine Types: DE2000H (7Y70, 7Y71), DE4000H (7Y74, 7Y75,
7Y77), DE4000F (7Y76), DE6000H (7Y78, 7Y80), DE6000F (7Y79),
DE120S (7Y63), DE240S (7Y68), and DE600S (7Y69)
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  • Page 1 ThinkSystem DE Series Installing DE2000H, DE4000H, and DE6000H Release 11.70.2 Machine Types: DE2000H (7Y70, 7Y71), DE4000H (7Y74, 7Y75, 7Y77), DE4000F (7Y76), DE6000H (7Y78, 7Y80), DE6000F (7Y79), DE120S (7Y63), DE240S (7Y68), and DE600S (7Y69)
  • Page 2 First edition (January 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration (GSA) contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Install and set up DE2000H, DE4000H, and DE6000H storage systems 2. Overview 3. Install and set up 60-drives ..............3.1.

  • Page 4: Install And Set Up De2000H, De4000H, And De6000H Storage Systems

    Chapter 1. Install and set up DE2000H, DE4000H, and DE6000H storage systems Follow these procedures to install and set up the DE2000H, DE4000H, or DE6000H storage system. You can choose one of the following formats to guide you through installing and setting up your new storage system.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Chapter 2. Overview Before you begin installing and setting up your new storage system, familiarize yourself with the installation process:...
  • Page 6 Prepare for installation Do I have Contact customer Receive, unpack, and everything I support to receive inventory equipme nt ordered? missing i t ems Complete storage Power the Install hardware system setup and controller shel v es configuration Cable the d ata hosts Direct-attach based on your network type...

  • Page 7: Install And Set Up 60-Drives

    Follow these steps to prepare for installation of your DE4000H (4U60), DE6000H (4U60), or DE600S series storage system. Steps 1. Create an account and register your hardware at datacentersupport.lenovo.com. 2. Ensure that the following items are in the box that you received. Shelf, bezel, and rackmount hardware Shelf handles x4 The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive.
  • Page 8 Connector type Cable type I/O cables Cabling the data hosts (if ordered) Power cables Powering storage system x2 per shelf (if ordered) SAS cables (Included only with Cabling the shelves the drive shelves) 3. Ensure that you provide the following items. Phillips #2 screwdriver Flashlight ESD strap...

  • Page 9: Install The Hardware

    [[de4000h-de6000h-4u60- install-hardware-task.html]] 3.2. Install the hardware Follow this procedure to install a DE4000H (4U60), DE6000H (4U60), or DE600S storage system in a two-post rack or a Lenovo system cabinet. Before you begin • You have registered your hardware at datacentersupport.lenovo.com.
  • Page 10 2. Install the rails. If instructions were included with your rack-mounting hardware, refer to them for detailed information on how to install the rails.  For square hole cabinets, you must first install the provided cage nuts to secure the front and rear of the shelf with screws. 3.
  • Page 11 a. If lifting the shelf by hand, attach the four lift handles. Push up on each handle until it clicks into place. b. Supporting the shelf from the bottom, slide it into the cabinet. If the lift handles are used, remove them one set at a time as the shelf slides into the cabinet.
  • Page 12 5. Install the drives. a. Wrap the strap end of the ESD wristband around your wrist, and secure the clip end to a metal ground to prevent static discharges. b. Starting at the front left slot of the top drawer, install each drive by gently positioning into the drive slot and lowering the raised drive handle until it clicks into place.

  • Page 13: Cable The Shelves

    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. 3.3. Cable the shelves Follow this procedure to attach the power cables and power on the drive shelves.
  • Page 14 a. Cable controller A to IOM A of the first drive shelf. b. Cable IOM A of the first drive shelf to IOM A of the second drive shelf. c. Cable IOM B of the first drive shelf to IOM B of the second drive shelf.

  • Page 15: Complete Storage System Setup And Configuration

    During boot, the seven-segment display shows the repeating sequence of OS, Sd, blank to indicate the controller is performing start-of-day processing. After the controller has booted up, the shelf ID is displayed. Example: Power connections are on the rear of the shelf. 3.4.

  • Page 16: Fabric Topology

    Fabric topology The following example shows cabling to the data hosts using a fabric topology. Example B: Fabric topology 1. Connect each host adapter directly to the switch. 2. Connect each switch directly to the host ports on the controllers. 3.4.2.

  • Page 17: Option 2: Static Ip Address

    DE2000H and DE4000H P1 Management Port DE6000H controller P1 Management Port 2. Open a browser and connect to the storage system using one of the controller IP addresses provided to you by your network administrator. Option 2: Static IP address Follow this procedure to configure the management ports manually by entering the IP address and the subnet mask.
  • Page 18 DE2000H and DE4000H P1 Management Port DE6000H controller P1 Management Port 2. Open a browser and use the default IP address (169.254.128.101) to establish a connection to the controller. The controller sends back a self-signed certificate. The browser informs you that the connection is not secure.

  • Page 19: After Installing The Hardware

    9. Use the network settings provided by your network administrator in the Configure Network Settings wizard to configure controller B’s network settings, and then select Finish. 10. Connect controller B to your network. 11. Validate controller B’s network settings by entering controller B’s newly configured IP address in a browser.

  • Page 20: Install And Set Up 12 And 24-Drives

    DE4000F, DE2000H/DE4000H (2U12), DE2000H/DE4000H (2U24), DE120S, or DE240S series storage system. Steps 1. Create an account and register your hardware at datacentersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Ensure that the following items are in the box that you received. Shelf with drives installed (bezel packaged...
  • Page 21 Connector type Cable type I/O cables Cabling the data hosts (if ordered) Power cables Powering storage system (if ordered) SAS cables included only with SAS cables the drive shelves 3. Ensure that you provide the following items. Phillips #2 screwdriver Flashlight ESD strap...

  • Page 22: Install The Hardware

    4.2. Install the hardware Follow this procedure to install a DE6000H (2U24), DE6000F, DE4000F, DE2000H/DE4000H (2U12), DE2000H/DE4000H (2U24), DE120S, or DE240S storage system in a two-post rack or a Lenovo system cabinet. Before you begin • You have registered your hardware at https://datacentersupport.lenovo.com.
  • Page 23 2. Install the rails. If instructions were included with your rack-mounting hardware, refer to them for detailed information on how to install the rails.  Install hardware from the bottom of the rack or cabinet up to the top to prevent the equipment from toppling over.
  • Page 24 4. Secure the shelf. Secure the shelf to the rack as directed in the instructions for the rack-mounting hardware. For more information, see the instructions for the rack-mounting hardware. • 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.
  • Page 25 5. Install the bezel or end caps. a. Position the front bezel in front of the controller shelf so that the holes at each end align with the fasteners on the controller shelf. b. Snap the bezel into place. c. If you have optional drive shelves, position the left end cap in front of the drive shelf so that the holes in the end cap align with the fasteners on the left side of the shelf.

  • Page 26: Connect The Cables

    4.3. Connect the cables Follow this procedure to attach the power cables and power on the drive shelves. Before you begin • You have installed your hardware. • You have taken anti-static precautions. Steps 1. Cable the shelves. Cable the system according to your configuration. If you need more cabling options than the examples shown in this section, see Cabling.
  • Page 27 a. Cable controller A to IOM A. b. Cable controller B to IOM B. Example B: A DE6000H controller shelf with one DE120S/DE224 disk shelf in a standard SAS configuration. 2. Power the drive shelves. You need the following cables: Power cables ...

  • Page 28: Complete Storage System Setup And Configuration

    Example: Power connections are on the rear of the shelf. 4.4. Complete storage system setup and configuration Follow this procedure to cable the controllers to your network, and then complete storage system setup and configuration. 4.4.1. Cable the data hosts Cable the system according to your network topology.

  • Page 29: Connect And Configure The Management Connection

    Example B: Fabric topology 1. Connect each host adapter directly to the switch. 2. Connect each switch directly to the host ports on the controllers. 4.4.2. Connect and configure the management connection You can configure the controller management ports using one of two options: using a DHCP server or using a static IP address.

  • Page 30: Option 2: Static Ip Address

    DE2000H and DE4000H P1 Management Port DE6000H controller P1 Management Port 2. Open a browser and connect to the storage system using one of the controller IP addresses provided to you by your network administrator. Option 2: Static IP address Follow this procedure to configure the management ports manually by entering the IP address and the subnet mask.
  • Page 31 DE2000H and DE4000H P1 Management Port DE6000H controller P1 Management Port 2. Open a browser and use the default IP address (169.254.128.101) to establish a connection to the controller. The controller sends back a self-signed certificate. The browser informs you that the connection is not secure.

  • Page 32: After Installing The Hardware

    9. Use the network settings provided by your network administrator in the Configure Network Settings wizard to configure controller B’s network settings, and then select Finish. 10. Connect controller B to your network. 11. Validate controller B’s network settings by entering controller B’s newly configured IP address in a browser.

  • Page 33: Appendix

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  • Page 34: Trademarks

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