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Preliminary Activity Tasks .......................................................................................................3
Read, understand, and perform these tasks.................................................................................................3

Adding an optional 15-drive DAE............................................................................................5

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Preliminary Activity Tasks
This section may contain tasks that you must complete before performing this procedure.

Read, understand, and perform these tasks

1. Table 1 lists tasks, cautions, warnings, notes, and/or knowledgebase (KB) solutions that you need to
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Dell EMC Unity™ Family

Dell EMC Unity Hybrid

Adding an optional 15-drive DAE

302-002-601
REV 04
June 2019

This document describes how to add an optional 15-drive DAE in Unity Hybrid systems.
You will install the 15-drive DAE from the front of the rack, after installing the snap-in
rails into the selected space in the rack.

CAUTION

The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two
people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt
to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical lift and/or help
from another person.

Note

You do not have to power down any components to add a new 15-drive DAE.

NOTICE

When Data at Rest Encryption is enabled, only drives that meet at least one of these
requirements can be used: factory new drives, securely erased/sanitized drives, or
previously encrypted drives.

l Before you start......................................................................................................2

l Summary of tasks for installing a DAE.....................................................................7
l Verifying shipping package contents...................................................................... 8
l Choosing where to install the DAE..........................................................................9
l Adding the new 15-drive DAE................................................................................ 10
l Verifying the new 15-drive DAE............................................................................ 25

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Before you start

Before you begin this procedure, ensure that you have received the new part and have
correctly identified its intended location in the system. Refer to your Unisphere
Service section for instructions on how to identify failures, order new parts, and
handle hardware components.

Additional resources
As part of an improvement effort, revisions of the software and hardware are
periodically released. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not
be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product
release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product features. Contact
your technical support professional if a product does not function properly or does not
function as described in this document.
Where to get help
Support, product, and licensing information can be obtained as follows:
Product information
For product and feature documentation or release notes, go to Unity Technical
Documentation at: www.emc.com/en-us/documentation/unity-family.htm.
Troubleshooting
For information about products, software updates, licensing, and service, go to Online
Support (registration required) at: https://Support.EMC.com. After logging in, locate
the appropriate Support by Product page.
Technical support
For technical support and service requests, go to Online Support at: https://
Support.EMC.com. After logging in, locate Create a service request. To open a
service request, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Sales
Representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any
questions about your account.
Special notice conventions used in this document

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

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Note

Presents information that is important, but not hazard-related.

Handling replaceable units

This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures
that you must follow when removing, installing, and storing any replaceable unit.

Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage

When replacing or installing hardware units, you can inadvertently damage the
sensitive electronic circuits in the equipment by simply touching them. Electrostatic
charge that has accumulated on your body discharges through the circuits. If the air in
the work area is very dry, running a humidifier in the work area will help decrease the
risk of ESD damage. Follow the procedures below to prevent damage to the
equipment.
Be aware of the following requirements:
l Provide enough room to work on the equipment.
l Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build
up electrostatic charge, such as foam packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers,
and similar items.
l Do not remove replacement or upgrade units from their antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install them.
l Before you begin service, gather together the ESD kit and all other materials you
will need.
l Once servicing begins, avoid moving away from the work site; otherwise, you may
build up an electrostatic charge.
l Use ESD anti-static gloves or an ESD wristband (with strap).
If using an ESD wristband with a strap:
n Attach the clip of the ESD wristband to the ESD bracket or bare metal on a
cabinet/rack or enclosure.
n Wrap the ESD wristband around your wrist with the metal button against your
skin.
n If a tester is available, test the wristband.

Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)

In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following precautions to
reduce the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by ensuring that your body and the
subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential.

NOTICE

These precautions are not a substitute for the use of an ESD kit. Follow them only in
the event of an emergency.

l Before touching any unit, touch a bare (unpainted) metal surface of the cabinet/
rack or enclosure.
l Before removing any unit from its antistatic bag, place one hand firmly on a bare
metal surface of the cabinet/rack or enclosure, and at the same time, pick up the

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unit while it is still sealed in the antistatic bag. Once you have done this, do not
move around the room or touch other furnishings, personnel, or surfaces until you
have installed the unit.
l When you remove a unit from the antistatic bag, avoid touching any electronic
components and circuits on it.
l If you must move around the room or touch other surfaces before installing a unit,
first place the unit back in the antistatic bag. When you are ready again to install
the unit, repeat these procedures.

Hardware acclimation times

Systems and components must acclimate to the operating environment before
applying power. This requires the unpackaged system or component to reside in the
operating environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent
condensation.
Table 1 on page 4 helps you determine the precise amount of stabilization time
required.

Table 1 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components)

…then let the system

or component
If the last 24 hours of the acclimate in the new
TRANSIT/STORAGE …and the OPERATING environment this many
environment was this: environment is this: hours:
Temperature Humidity

Nominal 68-72°F Nominal Nominal 68-72°F (20-22°C) 0-1 hour

(20-22°C) 40-55% RH 40-55% RH

Cold <68°F Dry <30% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

(20°C) RH

Cold <68°F Damp ≥30% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

(20°C) RH

Hot >72°F Dry <30% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

(22°C) RH

Hot >72°F Humid <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

(22°C) 30-45% RH

Humid <86°F (30°C) 8 hours

45-60% RH

Humid <86°F (30°C) 16 hours

≥60% RH

Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours

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NOTICE

l If there are signs of condensation after the recommended acclimation time has
passed, allow an additional eight (8) hours to stabilize.
l Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and
humidity that are likely to cause condensation to form on or in that system or
component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of
45°F/hr (25°C/hr).
l Do NOT apply power to the system for at least the number of hours specified in
Table 1 on page 4. If the last 24 hours of the transit/storage environment is
unknown, then you must allow the system or component 16 hours to stabilize in
the new environment.

Removing, installing, or storing replaceable units

Use the following precautions when removing, handling, or storing replaceable units:

CAUTION

Some replaceable units have the majority of their weight in the rear of the
component. Ensure that the back end of the replaceable unit is supported while
installing or removing it. Dropping a replaceable unit could result in personal
injury or damage to the equipment.

NOTICE

l For a module that must be installed into a slot in an enclosure, examine the rear
connectors on the module for any damage before attempting its installation.
l A sudden jar, drop, or even a moderate vibration can permanently damage some
sensitive replaceable units.

l Do not remove a faulted replaceable unit until you have the replacement available.
l When handling replaceable units, avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) by wearing
ESD anti-static gloves or an ESD wristband with a strap. For additional
information, refer to Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage on page 3.
l Avoid touching any exposed electronic components and circuits on the replaceable
unit.
l Never use excessive force to remove or install a replaceable unit. Take time to
read the instructions carefully.
l Store a replaceable unit in the antistatic bag and the specially designed shipping
container in which you received it. Use the antistatic bag and special shipping
container when you need to return the replaceable unit.
l Replaceable units must acclimate to the operating environment before applying
power. This requires the unpackaged component to reside in the operating
environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent
condensation. Refer to Hardware acclimation times on page 4 to ensure the
replaceable unit has thermally stabilized to the operating environment.

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NOTICE

Your storage system is designed to be powered on continuously. Most components

are hot swappable; that is, you can replace or install these components while the
storage system is running. However, the system requires that:
l Front bezels should always be attached to ensure EMI compliance. Make sure you
reattach the bezel after replacing a component.
l Each slot should contain a component or filler panel to ensure proper air flow
throughout the system.

Unpacking a part
Procedure
1. Wear ESD gloves or attach an ESD wristband to your wrist and the enclosure in
which you are installing the part.
2. Unpack the part and place it on a static-free surface.
3. If the part is a replacement for a faulted part, save the packing material to
return the faulted part.

Standard touch point colors

Touch points are component locations where you can:
l Grip the hardware to remove or install a component.
l Open or close a latch.
l Turn a knob to open, close, or adjust a component.
Standard touch point colors are terra-cotta (orange) or blue.

Note

Within this documentation, the color orange is used instead of terra-cotta for
simplicity.

Table 2 Standard touch point colors

Touch point color Description

Terra-cotta This color indicates that you can perform the task, such as remove a
(orange) component with a terra-cotta (orange) lever, while the system remains
powered (up/on).

Note

Some tasks may require additional steps.

Blue This color indicates that a shutdown of the system or component is

required before you can perform the task, such as removing a
component with a blue lever.

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Table 2 Standard touch point colors (continued)

Touch point color Description

Handling disks
Disks are extremely sensitive electronic components. Always handle a disk gently, and
observe the following guidelines:
l Follow the instructions described in Removing, installing, or storing replaceable
units on page 5.
l Do not stack disks upon one another, or place them on hard surfaces.
l Make sure that the replacement disk has the same part number or the part number
of an approved replacement for the faulted disk. The part number (PN005xxxxxx)
appears on the disk. A replacement disk should be the same type (example: SAS,
FLASH) and have the same capacity (size and speed) as the disk it is replacing.
l When removing a spinning disk, pull the disk partially out of the slot, then wait 30
seconds for the drive to spin down before removing it.
l When installing multiple disks in a powered up system, wait at least 10 seconds
before sliding the next disk into position.
l Place disks on a soft, antistatic surface, such as an industry-standard antistatic
foam pad or the container used to ship the disk.

Summary of tasks for installing a DAE

To add install a DAE you must complete the tasks below in the order in which they
appear. This document provides instructions for completing each task.
1. Verify the contents of the shipping package.
2. Choose the space in the cabinet for the new DAE.
3. Open the console, if it covers the cabinet space where you want to install the new
enclosure.
4. Remove the filler panels that cover the cabinet space for the new enclosure.
5. Install the rails for the new enclosure in the cabinet.
6. Install the enclosure on the rails.
7. If the new enclosure shipped without its disks installed, install the disks in the
enclosure.
8. Install the front bezel on the new enclosure.
9. Close the console, if present.
10. Attach the expansion (back-end) cables to the new enclosure.
11. Attach the power cords to the new enclosure.

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12. Verify the operation of the new enclosure.

Verifying shipping package contents

Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new 15-drive
DAE.
Verify that you received the following:
Component Quantity
Disk-array enclosure (DAE) Front view 1

CL4139

Rear view CL5665

Snap in rail kit 1 (includes 2

rails and 6
screws)

CL5766

Power cords (AC or DC) AC power cords 2

DC power cords

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Component Quantity
Bezel for disk-array 1
enclosure (with key)

SAS cables (either 1 meter or 2

2 meter copper) that
connect disk-array
enclosures to each other (1
meter cables) or to DPE (2
meter cables)

Choosing where to install the DAE

Before installing the new DAE, you should determine the placement of the new
enclosure within the rack.
Procedure
1. We recommend that you install the DAE in the next available 2U space directly
above the DPE or the last DAE in the system.
Most cabinets mark 1U increments with horizontal lines or small holes in the
channels.
2. Considering these recommendations, choose a 2U space in the cabinet for the
DAE.

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Adding the new 15-drive DAE

Take the following actions to install the new 15-drive DAE into the system.

Removing a filler panel

In most cases, the front space into which you will install the enclosure is covered by a
filler panel, which is attached to latch brackets. If one or more filler panels cover the
space where you want to install the enclosure, remove each panel using the procedure
that follows.
Procedure
1. Remove the filler panel.
2. Use a flatblade screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the latch brackets (Figure 1
on page 10).
Figure 1 Prying off a latch bracket

CL4064

Installing snap-in rails in the cabinet

Note

The snap-in rails are dedicated left and right, and cannot be interchanged. The front
edge of each rail is stamped L or R for left or right side when the rail faces the cabinet
front.

The snap-in rails have two key tabs at the top and bottom edge on the rear of each
rail. The key tabs ensure that the rails are installed in the appropriate 2U space.
Procedure
1. From the rear of the cabinet, insert the two key tabs into the holes of the 2U-
space on the rear cabinet channel.

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Figure 2 Key tabs at rear rail top and bottom edge

Key Tabs

Le r
ftR ea
ea tR
r R igh

CL5866

Note

As the key tabs and adaptors are pushed into the rear mounting holes, the
spring clips will ride over the cabinet channel and snap into place.

2. Holding the rail extended, push the key tabs and the adaptors into the rear
mounting holes until the spring clips snap into place on the outside of the rear
cabinet channel.
Figure 3 Aligning the rear adaptors (left rear of cabinet shown)

CL5867

3. At the front of the cabinet, making sure the rail is level, pull it forward and align
the rail adaptor with the mounting hole in the channel. Push in on the spring clip
while pulling forward on the rail. When the spring clip is forward of the front
cabinet channel, and the adaptor is in the mounting holes, release the spring clip
so it holds the rail in place.

CAUTION

Ensure the spring clip is securely attached to the channel. It may be

necessary to push in on the clip to assist in snapping it into place.

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Figure 4 Securing the Spring Clips

nt
Fro

CL5868

4. From the rear of the cabinet, secure the rail in place using one M5 screw on
each rail.
Figure 5 Installing the M5 Screw
Left Rear Right Rear

CL5869

Installing the DAE on the rails

WARNING

The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by
two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not
attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical lift
and/or help from another person.

Procedure
1. With help from another person, lift the enclosure and, from the front of the
cabinet/rack, slide the enclosure onto the rails.

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Figure 6 Sliding the enclosure onto the rails

CL5845

2. Once the enclosure is completely seated into the rear tabs, secure the front of
the enclosure to the front vertical channels with four screws (two per side), but
do not tighten the screws until they are all in place.
Figure 7 Securing the front of the enclosure

Rear

Screws (2)

Front

Screws (2)
CL5846

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Installing the new disks

If the disks shipped separately from the enclosure, install them in the enclosure now. If
the disks are already installed in the enclosure, you are ready to install the enclosure's
bezel.

Handling disks
Disks are extremely sensitive electronic components. Always handle a disk gently, and
observe the following guidelines:
l Follow the instructions described in Removing, installing, or storing replaceable
units on page 5.
l Do not stack disks upon one another, or place them on hard surfaces.
l Make sure that the replacement disk has the same part number or the part number
of an approved replacement for the faulted disk. The part number (PN005xxxxxx)
appears on the disk. A replacement disk should be the same type (example: SAS,
FLASH) and have the same capacity (size and speed) as the disk it is replacing.
l When removing a spinning disk, pull the disk partially out of the slot, then wait 30
seconds for the drive to spin down before removing it.
l When installing multiple disks in a powered up system, wait at least 10 seconds
before sliding the next disk into position.
l Place disks on a soft, antistatic surface, such as an industry-standard antistatic
foam pad or the container used to ship the disk.

Removing a disk filler module

Refer to Figure 8 on page 15 while performing the procedure that follows.
Procedure
1. Locate the slot where you want to install the disk.
2. Grasp the disk filler with you thumb in the cutout on the front of the filler and
your finger on the top of the filler and pull the module from the slot.

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Figure 8 Removing a disk filler module

1 2

CL5283

Unpacking a part
Procedure
1. Wear ESD gloves or attach an ESD wristband to your wrist and the enclosure in
which you are installing the part.
2. Unpack the part and place it on a static-free surface.
3. If the part is a replacement for a faulted part, save the packing material to
return the faulted part.

Installing a disk drive

This procedure describes how to install a disk drive in the DAE.
Refer to while performing the procedure that follows.

NOTICE

If you are installing multiple disks in a storage system that is powered up, wait at least
10 seconds before sliding the next disk module into position.

Procedure
1. Attach an ESD wristband to your wrist and the enclosure with the disks you are
installing
2. Align the disk with the guides in the slot.
3. With the disk latch fully open, gently push the disk into the slot.
The disk latch begins to rotate downward when its tabs meet the enclosure.
4. After the latch is engaged, push firmly on the bottom of the disk to verify that
the disk is properly seated.

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Figure 9 Installing a disk

1 2 3

CL5673

The disk's active light flashes to reflect the disk’s spin-up sequence.

Installing and locking the front bezel

CAUTION

Remove the protective plastic strip before you install the bezel. Failure to remove
this strip will cause the system to overheat.

Procedure
1. If present, remove the protective plastic strip from the front of the bezel.
2. Align the bezel with the enclosure.
3. Gently push the bezel into place until it latches.
4. Secure the bezel by turning the key in the lock.
Figure 10 Installing the front bezel

CL5674

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Connect cables to installed DAE

Continue the installation of the optional DAE by connecting the back-end SAS cables,
and then connecting the DAE to rack power.
Use the next tasks to correctly locate, label, and connect the SAS cables to the new
DAE and the storage processors or other DAEs, and to connect the DAE to rack power
supplies.

Cable label wraps

Each system comes with a cable label wrap guide or set of cable label wraps to affix to
the cables. These labels should be affixed to the appropriate cables as you connect
the cables.

Note

If your system was assembled at the factory, all the cable labels have been affixed to
the cables except for any DAEs you have ordered. Additionally, if your system was not
assembled at the factory, the cable kit supplied with your product will have all the
required cables already labeled except for the DAEs.

Attaching the expansion (back-end) cables

You connect a DAE to a back-end bus using mini-SAS HD expansion cables.
Before you begin
To prepare for this cabling task:
l Locate the mini-SAS HD cables to be used to connect to the newly installed
expansion DAE.
Typically these cables are 2-meters long. You use longer cables, typically 5-meters
or 8-meters, to connect enclosures located in different racks. Cables are shipped
without labels attached. The cables and ports are not colored.
l Locate the sheet of cable labels provided.
Orient the cable connectors as described in the procedure that follows, making sure
that you do NOT connect:
l A DAE expansion port 0 to another expansion port 0.
l Any A-side ports to B-side ports.
The drives in the DPE are internally connected to the first back-end bus, so connect
new DAEs for the following situations to create or expand the back-end buses:

Note

When cabling the 15-drive DAE LCC SAS ports, ensure that the cables do not overlap
behind the DAE. The illustration shown demonstrates the proper method for cabling to
the DAE LCC SAS ports.

Procedure
l Connect the first optional expansion DAE to port 1 of the DPE to create back-end
bus 1 (BE1) and designate this DAE as enclosure 0 of this bus. We refer to the
address of this enclosure as BE1 EA0 (1_0):

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A BB
# x4 x4

B B
A B

B
B A

0
A
x4 x4
#
BB AA

2 1

x4 x4 10 GbE
3 2
x4
11 0 0
4
4
1
1
MAC:
3
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

AC
DC
5
5

4
4
0 1
x4

a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the blue labels shown here.

Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details

Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
046-001-562 046-001-562_xx SP A SAS 1 046-021-012 046-021-012_xx LCC A Port A
SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A

046-003-750 046-003-750_xx SP B SAS 1 046-021-013 046-021-013_xx LCC B Port A

SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A

b. Connect port 1 on SP A in the bottom slot in the DPE to port A on the link
control card A (LCC A) at the bottom of the DAE. [ 1 ]
c. Connect port 1 on SP B in the top slot in the DPE to port A on the link control
card (LCC B) at the top of the DAE. [ 2 ]
l Connect the second optional expansion DAE to the DPE expansion port 0 to
extend back-end bus 0 (BE0). For Unity 480/F, 680/F and 880/F models, this
DAE is enclosure 0 of the bus, and its enclosure address is BE0 EA0 (0_0) For all
other Unity models, this DAE is enclosure 1 of the bus, and its enclosure address is
BE0 EA1 (0_1).

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# x4 AA BB x4
x4 x4

B AA BB

BB AA
A
x4
x4 x4
x4
BB AA

2
1

x4
1 0
4
4
1
MAC:
3 2
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

1 GbE
AC
DC
5
5

4
4
0 1
x4

a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the orange labels shown here.

Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details

Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
046-001-561 046-001-561_xx SP A SAS 0 046-021-010 046-021-010_xx LCC A Port A
SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A

046-003-489 046-003-489_xx SP B SAS 0 046-021-011 046-021-011_xx LCC B Port A

SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A

b. Connect port 0 on SP A in the bottom slot in the DPE to port A on the link
control card A (LCC A) at the bottom of the DAE. [ 1 ]
c. Connect port 0 on SP B in the top slot in the DPE to port A on the link control
card (LCC B) at the top of the DAE. [ 2 ]
l To connect first DAE to any of the remaining SAS ports on the SP SAS modules,
cable the DAE to the 12-Gb/s SAS modules in the DPE 0, port 0 through port 3, to
create back-end bus 2 through 5, BE2-BE5:

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Note

The optional back-end 12-Gb/s SAS module is not supported on all Unity storage
systems.

LCC B Port A 2_0 SP B B0 PORT 0

LCC B Port A 3_0 SP B B0 PORT 1

LCC B Port A 4_0 SP B B0 PORT 2

LCC B Port A 5_0 SP B B0 PORT 3

x4
x4 1 0
4
4
1
1
3 2 1 0
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

1 GbE
AC
DC
5
5
0 1 2 3
4
4
0 1
x4

SP A A0 PORT 3 5_0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 2 4_0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 1 3_0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 0 2_0 LCC A Port A

a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the appropriate labels (black, green,
brown, or blue) shown here.

Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details

Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
046-005-679 046-005-679_xx SP A A0 PORT 0 046-021-16 046-021-016_xx LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A

046-005-718 046-005-718_xx SP B B0 PORT 0 046-021-017 046-021-017_xx LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A

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Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details

Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
046-005-711 046-005-679_xx SP A A0 PORT 1 046-021-018 046-021-018_xx LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A

046-005-719 046-005-718_xx SP B B0 PORT 1 046-021-019 046-021-019_xx LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A

046-005-935 046-005-679_xx SP A A0 PORT 2 046-021-020 046-021-020_xx LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A

046-005-937 046-005-718_xx SP B B0 PORT 2 046-021-021 046-021-021_xx LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A

046-005-936 046-005-679_xx SP A A0 PORT 3 046-021-022 046-021-022_xx LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A

046-005-938 046-005-718_xx SP B B0 PORT 3 046-021-023 046-021-023_xx LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A

b. For SP A, connect the lowest available port in the SAS module in the bottom
slot of the DPE to port A on the link control card A (LCC A) at the bottom of
the DAE.
c. For SP B, connect the lowest available port in the SAS module in the top slot of
the DPE to port A on the link control card B (LCC B) at the top of the DAE.
l To connect an optional expansion DAE to the last installed DAE in the back-end
bus to extend to the new DAE:

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For example, to add Enclosure 2 to back-end 0:

A
A B
B
# x4 x4

B
A B

B A
A
x4 x4
B A

#
x4
x4 0A B
1 x4
x4

B A B1
1
0 0
B 1 A
A
x4x4 x4 x4
B A

a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the appropriate labels (orange, blue,
lack, green, brown, or cyan) shown here.

Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details

Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
046-004-455 046-004-455_xx LCC A Port B 046-004-455 046-004-455_xx LCC A Port A
A BE0 A BE0
A BE0 A BE0
A BE0 A BE0
A BE0 A BE0

046-004-463 046-004-463_xx LCC B Port B 046-004-463 046-004-463_xx LCC B Port A

B BE0 B BE0
B BE0 B BE0
B BE0 B BE0
B BE0 B BE0

046-004-456 046-004-456_xx LCC A Port B 046-004-456 046-004-456_xx LCC A Port A

A BE1 A BE1
A BE1 A BE1
A BE1 A BE1
A BE1 A BE1

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Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details

Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
046-004-464 046-004-464_xx LCC B Port B 046-004-464 046-004-464_xx LCC B Port A
B BE1 B BE1
B BE1 B BE1
B BE1 B BE1
B BE1 B BE1

046-004-457 046-004-457_xx LCC A Port B 046-004-457 046-004-457_xx LCC A Port A

A BE2 A BE2
A BE2 A BE2
A BE2 A BE2
A BE2 A BE2

046-004-465 046-004-465_xx LCC B Port B 046-004-465 046-004-465_xx LCC B Port A

B BE2 B BE2
B BE2 B BE2
B BE2 B BE2
B BE2 B BE2

046-004-458 046-004-458_xx LCC A Port B 046-004-458 046-004-458_xx LCC A Port A

A BE3 A BE3
A BE3 A BE3
A BE3 A BE3
A BE3 A BE3

046-004-466 046-004-466_xx LCC B Port B 046-004-466 046-004-466_xx LCC B Port A

B BE3 B BE3
B BE3 B BE3
B BE3 B BE3
B BE3 B BE3

046-004-459 046-004-459_xx LCC A Port B 046-004-459 046-004-459_xx LCC A Port A

A BE4 A BE4
A BE4 A BE4
A BE4 A BE4
A BE4 A BE4

046-004-467 046-004-467_xx LCC B Port B 046-004-467 046-004-467_xx LCC B Port A

B BE4 B BE4
B BE4 B BE4
B BE4 B BE4
B BE4 B BE4

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Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details

Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
046-004-460 046-004-460_xx LCC A Port B 046-004-460 046-004-460_xx LCC A Port A
A BE5 A BE5
A BE5 A BE5
A BE5 A BE5
A BE5 A BE5

046-004-468 046-004-468_xx LCC B Port B 046-004-468 046-004-468_xx LCC B Port A

B BE5 B BE5
B BE5 B BE5
B BE5 B BE5
B BE5 B BE5

b. Connect port B on the link control card A (LCC A) of the lower-numbered DAE
to port A on the link control card A (LCC A) of the higher-numbered DAE. [ 1 ]
LCC A is located on the lower portion of the DAE.

c. Connect port B on the link control card B (LCC B) of the lower-numbered DAE
to port A on the link control card B (LCC B) of the higher-numbered DAE. [ 2 ]
LCC B is located on the upper portion of the DAE.

Connecting the power cords

Note

As soon as the enclosure is connected to a live power source, it powers up and its light
begin blinking.

Procedure
1. For an AC power cooling module:
a. Plug the power cord into the power cooling module.
b. Secure the power cord with the retention bail at the connector. The bail
prevents the power cord from pulling out of the connector.

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Figure 11 Connecting and securing AC power cord

1 2

CL5765

2. For a DC power cooling module, push the power cord plug into the connector
until it snaps in place. The clips on the plug prevents the power cord from
pulling out of the connector.

Verifying DAE status

Procedure
1. Verify that the DAE power LED is lit and that the power fault and blower fault
LEDs are not lit.
Figure 12 Power cooling module status LEDs

CL5661

2. Verify that the DAE fault LED is not lit.

Figure 13 DAE status LED

CL5658

Verifying the new 15-drive DAE

Verify that the new 15-drive DAE is recognized by your system, and operating
correctly using the procedure that follows.

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Procedure
1. In Unisphere, select System View.
2. On the Summary page, confirm that the system status is OK.
3. Select the Enclosures page.
4. Verify that the 15-drive DAE appears with OK status in the enclosure view.
You may need to refresh Unisphere by clicking on the refresh icon next to the
Enclosures view.
Select the DAE with the Enclosure dropdown menu and then select the Front
view of the new 15-drive DAE.
Figure 14 New DAE location - example

If the system health monitor shows the part as faulted, contact your service
provider.

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