Preparing for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 hardware installation

You must prepare for the installation of the SAN Volume Controller .

Before you begin

Figure 1 shows the major hardware components required.

Figure 1. Parts provided for SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 hardware installation in a rack
Items for installing SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 hardware in the rack
  •  1  SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node
  •  2  SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 support rails
  •  3  SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 cable-management arm assembly

Country-specific power cables come with the SAN Volume Controller node. These cables are intended for your country-specific power sockets.

Before you start the installation, verify that all the parts that were ordered have been received and that all the optional features are fitted. Verify that you know the quantity of nodes and optional features that were ordered.

A label on the main shipping box indicates the features that were shipped.

Note: You must install at least two SAN Volume Controller nodes.

Procedure

To prepare for installation, complete the following steps.

  1. Ensure that you have everything you need for installation, including the planning tables and charts. You can obtain the planning tables and charts from www.ibm.com/support. The planning information provides guidelines for completing the planning tables and charts. These tables include the location of hardware, cable connection, and configuration data information that you need to complete the installation procedures. Go no further with these instructions until you are satisfied that all the information is correct and valid.
  2. The label on the main shipping box indicates features that were shipped. Make sure that the contents and quantity match the order. The following feature codes are included:
    • Each of the following:
      • Feature code 3001: initial SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node, quantity 1
      • Feature code 3002: additional SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node, quantity 1
      • Optional feature code 3003: spare SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node.
    • Optional features as listed in Optional features in the documentation.
    • One of the following country-specific SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 power cable feature codes: 9716, 9717, 9718, 9719, 9720, 9721, 9722, 9723, 9725, 9726, 9731, 9732, 9733, 9734, 9735, 9736, or 9737.
  3. Check that the correct part set has been shipped for the feature codes. Unless otherwise stated, the feature code contents are in the main box.
    • Feature codes 3001 and 3002 ship the same parts. Verify that you have the listed parts:
      • SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 node
      • Part number 01EJ334: SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 rail kit, quantity 1
      • Part number 01EJ335: SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 Cable-management arm assembly, quantity 1
      • The support rail kit contains a number of components within its box. Verify that you have the following items:
        • One left side rail
        • One right side rail
        • Four M6 screws
    • Feature codes 9716, 9717, 9718, 9719, 9720, 9721, 9722, 9723, 9725, 9726, 9731, 9732, 9733, 9734, 9735, 9736, and 9737 each ship a single power cable. Use the power plug that is appropriate to your location unless you are connecting to a rack-mounted power distribution unit.
    • SAN Volume Controller publications: ship group (one box of publications per pair of 2145-SV1 nodes):
      • SAN Volume Controller Publications CD
      • SAN Volume Controller Read First
      • IBM Systems Safety Notices CD
      • IBM SAN Volume Controller Model 2145-SV1 Hardware Installation Guide
      • SAN Volume Controller License Information for SAN Volume Controller CD
      • SAN Volume Controller Statement of Limited Warranty flyer
      • Environmental Notices CD
      • IBM® license information for machine code
      • Other miscellaneous flyers

    If feature codes 5305, or 5325 are not ordered for Fibre Channel connection, you must supply your own fiber-optic Fibre Channel cables. Make sure that four cables per adapter are available.

    If feature code AH12 is ordered, and feature codes 5305 and 5325 or ACSS are not ordered for Ethernet connection, the customer must supply their own OM2 or OM3 fiber-optic cables. Make sure that four cables per node are available.

    At least one network adapter feature code AH14 or AH12 is fitted in each 2145-SV1.

    Note: Part numbers and feature codes are subject to change between SAN Volume Controller releases. The numbers that are listed here might not always reflect what you receive.
Parent topic: Installing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-SV1 hardware