Western Digital OpenFlex Composable Infrastructure Installation guide

Brand: Western Digital

Model: OpenFlex Composable Infrastructure

Type: Installation guide

Installation

Guide

OpenFlex F3100 and E3000

1ET2047

Version 1.0

October 2019

Installation Guide Points of Contact

Points of Contact

For further assistance with a Western Digital product, contact Wester Digital Datacenter Platforms technical

support. Please be prepared to provide the following information: part number (P/N), serial number (S/N),

product name and/or model number, and a brief description of the issue.

Email:

support@wdc.com

Website:

https://portal.wdc.com/Support/s/

Installation Guide Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Points of Contact....................................................................................................................................i

Chapter 1. Installation......................................................................................................1

Installation Equipment Requirements................................................................................................. 2

Installation Safety................................................................................................................................. 2

Before You Begin................................................................................................................................. 3

DHCP..............................................................................................................................................4

How to Report Damage.............................................................................................................. 4

Installation Procedure.......................................................................................................................... 6

Accessing Storage............................................................................................................................. 23

Chapter 2. Safety............................................................................................................31

Electrostatic Discharge......................................................................................................................32

Optimizing Location...........................................................................................................................32

Power Connections............................................................................................................................32

Power Cords.......................................................................................................................................32

Rackmountable Systems....................................................................................................................33

Restricted Access Location...............................................................................................................33

Safety and Service............................................................................................................................. 33

Safety Warnings and Cautions..........................................................................................................34

Western Digital

Installation

In This Chapter:

- Installation Equipment Requirements.......... 2

This document provides details related to the requirements and

procedures necessary to install and complete the initial bringup

of an OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 storage platform.

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1.1 Installation Equipment Requirements

1.1

Installation Equipment Requirements

This section lists everything that must be in place or available to perform the installation. This includes the

equipment and components that are included in the packaging.

Table 1: Equipment and Components Included

Category Item # Included

E3000 Chassis w/ PSUs,

Fans, and BMC Pre-installed

Rack-mounting Rails

w/ mounting hardware

1 set of 2

F3100 1 - 10 depending on configuration

Components

Device Blanks 0 - 9 depending on configuration

M5 x 12mm T15 Torx Pan

Head screws w/ washers

6Screws

M5 x 10mm T15 Torx Flat

Head screws w/ washers

Cables 3m, C14 - C15 Power Cables 2

Table 2: Additional Equipment Needed

Equipment Required or Recommended?

T15 Torx Screwdriver Required

T15 Torx Screwdriver w/ Torque Measuring

Capability

Recommended

Level Recommended

Lift Equipment Recommended

ESD Mitigation Equipment (site specific) Required

Table 3: Torque Specifications for Screws

Screw Type Torque Value

M5 x 12mm T15 Torx screws w/

washers

3.38-3.61 Nm / 30-32 in-lbf

M5 x 10mm T15 Torx screws 3.38-3.61 Nm / 30-32 in-lbf

1.2

Installation Safety

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1.3 Before You Begin

Safety is the number one priority for personnel responsible for installing the OpenFlex F3100 and E3000

platform. This section outlines what to consider before performing an installation.

Protect Yourself and Others

Before any installation of an OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 it is important to take steps to keep all personnel

performing the installation (or individuals near the installation site safe). Make sure all paths and floors are

clean and free of obstacles. Do not wear clothing that is loose or can become tangled or catch on anything,

or clothing that is too tight and may restrict movement. Read all safety labels and instructions in this manual

and on the equipment being used for installation. Never lift the E3000 alone. It should always be teamlifted.

When installing the unit in a rack, it is highly recommended that you install it at the lowest possible U height

of the rack. This is intended to prevent an imbalanced load and it keeps the center of gravity low on the rack

to help prevent tipping hazards.

Protect Your Equipment

Always use the proper tooling outlined in this document during installation. This includes torque

specifications and driver heads when installing screws, lifting equipment, and safety equipment, as well

as the E3000 and F3100s themselves. Always respect the ESD requirements outlined at your site. Use

ESD mitigation and prevention equipment to prevent discharges that may damage equipment. During

installation, do not tip the enclosure.

The following is a list of safety equipment that should be considered before proceeding:

• Safety Shoes/Steel-toed Boots (ESD Safe is a plus)

• Lifting equipment

• ESD mitigation equipment

• Safety vests and hard hats

• Rack support or anchoring equipment

Warning: Never lift the chassis by the handles on the rear fan modules! They are not intended

to support the weight of the unit. Injury or damage to the unit is likely.

1.3

Before You Begin

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1.3 Before You Begin

The installation process for the OpenFlex F3100 and E3000 happens in four basic phases: Unpacking,

Chassis Installation, Device Installation, and Initial Bringup. The following procedure outlines the steps for

Chassis and Device Installation in a rack.

1.3.1

DHCP

When the E3000 BMC module is powered on, it will try to establish an IP address using DHCP. The E3000

and F3100 require access to a DHCP Server to access the OCGUI. Access to a DHCP server should be

setup ahead of time to ensure the installation of the product is not gated. If a DHCP server is not present

on the network that the E3000 is connected to, access to the BMC and the OCGUI will not be available.

1.3.2

How to Report Damage

During the installation process, there are a number of inspection steps where the installation team should

be looking for damage to the product that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is found,

document the items using the following process.

Step 1 :

Take two digital photos of the damaged packaging or component, one closeup shot showing

the damage in detail and one further out so the support engineers working the case can see

where the damage occurred.

Step 2 : Open a web browser and go to https://portal.wdc.com/Support/s/login/.

The Western Digital Enterprise Support Center page will appear:

Step 3 : Log in to your Support Portal account using an email address and password:

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The Western Digital Enterprise Support Center page will appear, providing various support-

related options:

Step 4 : Click the Cases icon:

The Case Detail page will appear:

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Step 5 :

At a minimum, select a Case Reason, Brand, and Severity from the available drop-down menus,

and provide a brief explanation of the issue in the Summary field; these fields are required.

Step 6 : In addition, type the Part Number and Serial Number into the appropriate fields, and select the

Product Category and Product Sub-Category that match your Product Name / Model Number.

Tip: For instructions on filling out the remaining fields, refer to the Enterprise

Support Center User Guide, available through a the link on the Enterprise

Support Center page:

Step 7 : Click the Submit button:

1.4

Installation Procedure

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1.4 Installation Procedure

Step 1 : Remove the plastic retention bands with a box cutter and remove the top cap by lifting it off

and away from the pallet using the cutouts on the sides of the carton. This step may require two

people to finish.

Figure 6: Unband and Remove Top Cap

Step 2 :

Verify that the top tray contains all of the accessories. This should include all rails, screws,

washers, and cables. Reference the packaging contents list in Table 1: Equipment and

Components Included (page 2) for details.

Step 3 : Remove the rails from the rail kit box.

a. Remove the rail kit box from the Accessory Tray located directly under the packaging cap.

b. Open the rail kit box and remove the top protective materials.

Lift the rails out of the box and inspect them for damage.

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Figure 7: Removing the Rails

Step 4 : Install the rails into the rack that will receive the E3000.

Tip: A T15 Torx screwdriver with torque measuring capabilities is recommended for

this step.

Caution: It is important to always install rackmounted equipment in the lowest

available U height in order to ensure the safest installation possible. This keeps the

center of gravity on the rack low and reduces the risk of tipping.

Determine which of the rails is the right and which is the left. From the front of the rack,

the rails will need to be installed into the right and left sides. The front of the rail can be

identified by the single rack mount pin and the rear of the rail can be identified by the two

rack mount pins as shown in the following image. Another way to orient the rails correctly

is to make sure that the shelf-flanges that support the enclosure are facing the inside of the

rack where the enclosure will reside.

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Figure 8: Rails Identification

Determine that the planned installation location of the enclosure has a full 3 rack units (U)

worth of space. A 3U of space is about 5.25 in./133.33 mm from bottom to top as shown in

the following image.

Figure 9: Enclosure Installation Space

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c. From the front of the rack, insert the front pin into the front vertical rack rail and slide the

spring loaded rail until the rear pins line up with the rear vertical rack rail. Ensure that the rail

is installed in the bottom portion of the 3U space.

Attention: The rack-mounted rail system that comes with the E3000 uses a

spring tensioning mechanism that allows the rails to be soft-installed without

tools. However, the spring is only strong enough to hold the rails in place, and

all T15 Torx screws must be installed for safe mounting. Never install the E3000

in a set of rails that was not secured with these screws.

Figure 10: Rail Spring Compression

Figure 11: Rail Pin Installation

From the rear of the rack use the T15 Torx screwdriver to install the two T15 screws into the

rail kits to secure the rail to the vertical rack rails.

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Figure 12: Rear Rack Mount Rail Screw Installation

From the front of the rack, use the T15 Torx screwdriver to install the flat head T15 screws to

secure the rail to the vertical rack rails.

Figure 13: Front Rack Mount Rail Screw Installation

f. Install the remaining rail in the same way the first was Installed.

The following must be completed to verify that the rails have been properly installed:

• Both rails have been installed into the rack unit space and are level

• Both of the front rails contain one T15 screw in each rail mount

• Both of the rear rails contain two T15 screw in each rail mount

Step 5 : Remove the chassis from the chassis container.

a. Open the chassis box and remove the top piece of foam padding.

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Figure 14: Removing Chassis Foam Padding

b. Lift the flaps on the top of the cardboard endcaps to get access to the chassis.

Have one member of the installation team stand on each side of the chassis and perform a

safe teamlift of the chassis out of the box and place the chassis on an ESD safe surface.

Warning: Never lift the chassis by the handles on the rear fan modules! They

are not intended to support the weight of the unit. Injury or damage to the

unit is likely.

Step 6 : Perform a full inspection of the chassis and all pre-installed components.

a. Check that the all of the following components are pre-installed in the chassis:

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• 2 x PSUs (Rear)

• 4 x System Fans (Rear)

• 1 x BMC Module (Front)

b. Perform a visual inspection for damage. Check all pre-installed components, the front device

slots, rack ears, and exterior surfaces for dents, scratches and contamination.

Step 7 : Install the Chassis into the rack.

Tip: A T15 Torx screwdriver is required for this step.

Carefully slide the chassis onto the rails until the chassis mounts are flush with the mounts on

the rails.

Figure 16: Chassis Installation

Use a T15 Torx screwdriver to install the three M5 screws that secure the chassis rack ears to

the vertical rack rail. Do this to both rack ears to fully secure the enclosure.

Figure 17: Chassis Screw Installation

c. Verify that the Chassis is secured to the rails and does not move when pulled. Remove the

screws and try again if the enclosure is not secured to the rack.

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d. Install the rack ear covers onto both of the chassis mounts.

Figure 18: Rack Ear Cover Installation

Step 8 : Find and record the mac address of the BMC Module

a. From the front of the rack, grasp the release handle with your forefinger on the bottom and

thumb on the top of the release latch and press the release latch with your thumb. The

handle will eject from the front of the BMC Module.

Figure 19: BMC Module Release Handle Operation

Lower the release handle until the BMC module is fully unseated (this occurs at about 60°)

and pull the BMC module out of the chassis ensuring that you support the under side of the

BMC module with your other hand.

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Figure 20: Uninstall BMC Module

Locate the sticker on the side of the BMC Module that lists the mac address for that module

and record it somewhere for later use. The mac address of the BMC module will be used to

later to navigate to the BMC GUI in order to access the storage.

Figure 21: BMC Module MAC Address Label

Grasp the release handle with your forefinger on the bottom and thumb on the top of the

release latch and press the release latch with your thumb. The handle will eject from the

front of the BMC module.

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Figure 22: BMC Module Release Handle Operation

Gently slide the BMC module into the center chassis slot until the release handle is engaged

with the chassis. When the handle lifts up slightly, it is an indicator that the release handle is

engaged with the chassis.

Figure 23: BMC Module Installation

Step 9 : Power up the E3000.

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Figure 24: Enclosure Power and Data Connections

a. Connect the power cables into each of the PSUs at the rear of the unit. The BMC Module,

PSUs, and Fan Modules should all power on.

b. Verify the LEDs are illuminated on the PSUs.

Tighten the cable retention clips by sliding the retention clip forward on the PSUs until it

stops near the cable connectors. Doing this will ensure that the retention clips function

properly in the event the cable is pulled on.

Figure 25: Cable Retention Clip Operation

Step 10 : Verify the health of the power supplies using the OCGUI.

a. Navigate to the BMC Module using the address established in the previous step, and login

using the default username and password.

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