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Date 2025-06-30

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About This Document

Purpose
This document describes hardware installation of the storage system, covering the
following parts: precautions, cabinet installation, device installation in the cabinet,
cabling, installation check, device power-on and check, and grounding.
The following table lists the product models to which this document is applicable.

Product Model Product Version

OceanStor Dorado 5000 V6 6.0.0

OceanStor Dorado 6000 V6 6.0.1

6.1.0
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.5
6.1.6
6.1.7
6.1.8
V700R001C00
V700R001C01
V700R001C10

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Technical support engineers
● Maintenance engineers

Notice
As part of an effort to improve and enhance the product performance and
capabilities, Huawei periodically releases revisions of the hardware and software.

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Therefore, some functions described in this document may not be supported by all
versions of the software or hardware currently in use. For the most up-to-date
information about product features, refer to the product release notes.

If a product does not function as described in this document, contact Huawei

technical support.

Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol Description

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.

Supplements the important information in the main text.

NOTE is used to address information not related to personal
injury, equipment damage, and environment deterioration.

Change History
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issue contains all updates made in previous issues.

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Issue 12 (2025-01-02)
This issue is the twelfth official release.

Issue 11 (2024-10-30)
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Issue 10 (2024-06-30)
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This issue is the ninth official release.

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This issue is the eighth official release.

Issue 07 (2023-10-31)
This issue is the seventh official release.

Issue 06 (2023-07-15)
This issue is the sixth official release.

Optimized the description of power distribution planning.

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Issue 03 (2022-08-25)
This issue is the third official release.

Issue 02 (2022-01-25)
This issue is the second official release.
Added the connection of GE/10GE electrical interface modules in 4.3.3
Connecting a Controller Enclosure to an Application Server.

Issue 01 (2021-09-30)
This issue is the first official release.

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Contents

About This Document............................................................................................................... iii

1 Before You Start....................................................................................................................... 1
2 Safety Operation Guide......................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Warning and Safety Symbols.............................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Safety Precautions for ESD Protection............................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Safety Precautions for Laser Protection...........................................................................................................................3
2.4 Safety Precautions for Using Fibers.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.5 Safety Precautions for Short Circuit Protection............................................................................................................ 5
2.6 Safety Precautions for Operating Equipment................................................................................................................ 5
2.7 Safety Precautions for Condensation Prevention......................................................................................................... 6

3 Installation Planning and Preparation............................................................................... 7

3.1 Installation Planning.............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 Planning Tools....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Cabinet Layout and Connection Planning................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2.1 Cabinet Space Planning..................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.2.2 Layout Planning.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1.2.3 Disk Enclosure Connection Planning....................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2.4 (Optional) Connection Planning for Multiple Controller Enclosures........................................................... 17
3.1.2.4.1 Direct Connection....................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.2.4.2 Switched Network (Applicable to 6.1.0 and Later)........................................................................................ 19
3.1.2.5 Connection Planning Between the Controller Enclosure and the Application Server............................38
3.1.2.5.1 Connection Plans for Block Services.................................................................................................................... 39
3.1.2.5.2 Connection Plans for File Services (Applicable to 6.1.0 and Later).......................................................... 44
3.1.2.6 (Optional) Active-Active Network Planning......................................................................................................... 47
3.1.3 Other Planning Items....................................................................................................................................................... 48
3.1.3.1 Power Distribution Planning...................................................................................................................................... 48
3.1.3.1.1 Requirements for Equipment Room Power Supply.........................................................................................48
3.1.3.1.2 Equipment Room Power Distribution Solution................................................................................................ 53
3.1.3.1.3 Circuit Breaker Selection Suggestions................................................................................................................. 54
3.1.3.1.4 Requirements for Cabinet Power Distribution..................................................................................................55
3.1.3.2 Network Planning.......................................................................................................................................................... 56
3.1.3.3 User Account Planning................................................................................................................................................. 58

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3.1.3.4 Compatibility Solution Planning............................................................................................................................... 58

3.2 Preparing for Installation................................................................................................................................................... 58
3.2.1 Checking Tools and Auxiliary Materials..................................................................................................................... 58
3.2.2 Checking the Installation Environment......................................................................................................................60
3.2.3 Unpacking and Checking Goods.................................................................................................................................. 61

4 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 64
4.1 Installation Process............................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.2 Installing Storage Devices.................................................................................................................................................. 65
4.2.1 Accessing the Hardware Installation Multimedia.................................................................................................. 66
4.2.2 (Optional) Installing Cabinets.......................................................................................................................................66
4.2.2.1 Installing the FR42612L Cabinet............................................................................................................................... 66
4.2.2.2 Installing PGND Cables and Power Cables........................................................................................................... 72
4.2.3 (Optional) Installing Adjustable Guide Rails and U-shaped Brackets............................................................ 77
4.2.4 Installing Enclosures......................................................................................................................................................... 82
4.2.5 (Optional) Installing a Data Switch............................................................................................................................ 85
4.2.6 (Optional) Installing Filler Panels................................................................................................................................ 87
4.3 Connecting Cables................................................................................................................................................................ 87
4.3.1 Connecting Ground Cables (Applicable to 6.1.2 and Later)............................................................................... 88
4.3.2 Connecting Disk Enclosures........................................................................................................................................... 90
4.3.3 Connecting a Controller Enclosure to an Application Server............................................................................. 92
4.3.4 Connecting Controller Enclosures (When Two Controller Enclosures Are Deployed)............................... 97
4.3.5 Connecting Management Network Ports to the Network..................................................................................99
4.3.6 Connecting a Serial Port to a Maintenance Terminal........................................................................................ 101
4.3.7 Connecting Power Cables.............................................................................................................................................102
4.3.7.1 Connecting AC Power Cables.................................................................................................................................. 103
4.3.7.2 Connecting DC Power Cables (Applicable to 6.1.2 and Later).................................................................... 106
4.4 Checking the Installation................................................................................................................................................. 110
4.5 Powering On Devices........................................................................................................................................................ 113
4.6 Installing Front Panels...................................................................................................................................................... 115

5 Operations After Installation........................................................................................... 116

5.1 Initializing the Storage System...................................................................................................................................... 116
5.2 (Optional) Deploying a Storage System with Multiple Controllers.................................................................. 116
5.3 (Optional) Configuring the Key Management Server........................................................................................... 117

A Appendix............................................................................................................................... 118
A.1 Installation Tools................................................................................................................................................................ 118
A.2 Rules for Naming Loop IDs and Disk Enclosure IDs.............................................................................................. 119
A.3 Introduction to the FR42612L Cabinet....................................................................................................................... 121
A.4 Installation Environment Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 125
A.5 Checking a Third-Party Cabinet.................................................................................................................................... 128
A.6 Cabinet Power Distribution Example.......................................................................................................................... 134
A.7 Replacing an Optical Fiber, Optical Module, Electrical Module, or Network Cable Using a Fiber
Extractor........................................................................................................................................................................................ 138

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A.7.1 Introduction to the Fiber Extractor........................................................................................................................... 139

A.7.2 Replacing an Optical Fiber, Optical Module, Electrical Module, or Network Cable................................140
A.7.2.1 Replacing an Optical Fiber....................................................................................................................................... 140
A.7.2.2 Replacing an Optical or Electrical Module......................................................................................................... 143
A.7.2.3 Replacing a Network Cable..................................................................................................................................... 144

B FAQ......................................................................................................................................... 146
B.1 What Can I Do to Enable the AD Process?................................................................................................................146
B.2 How Can I Query the IP Address of the Management Network Port on Management Module 0 of
Controller Enclosure 0?............................................................................................................................................................ 147
B.3 How Do I Change a Disk Enclosure ID on DeviceManager?............................................................................... 147
B.4 How Do I Change a Disk Enclosure ID on the CLI?................................................................................................ 148

C How to Obtain Help........................................................................................................... 150

C.1 Preparations for Contacting Huawei........................................................................................................................... 150
C.1.1 Collecting Troubleshooting Information................................................................................................................. 150
C.1.2 Making Debugging Preparations...............................................................................................................................150
C.2 How to Use the Document............................................................................................................................................. 151
C.3 How to Obtain Help from Website.............................................................................................................................. 151
C.4 Ways to Contact Huawei................................................................................................................................................. 151

D Glossary.................................................................................................................................152
E Acronyms and Abbreviations............................................................................................168

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1 Before You Start

Read the following information to understand the document structure and gain
other relevant documents.
● To plan the device layout in cabinets, front-end and back-end connections of
controller enclosures, and connections between different controller enclosures,
refer to 3.1 Installation Planning.
● For the auxiliary tools and software required for the installation, check items
of the site environment, and precautions for unpacking and checking devices,
see 3.2 Preparing for Installation.
● For the installation procedure, see 4 Hardware Installation.
● For subsequent operations after the installation, see 5 Operations After
Installation.
● Table 1-1 lists other product documents required for the installation.

Table 1-1 Product documentation

Document Description

Product Description Helps you understand the hardware structure,

product specifications, and installation
environment requirements in the preparation
phase.

Security Configuration Helps you configure security policies.

Guide
Administrator Guide Helps you configure access permissions.

Disk Encryption User Guide Helps you configure the key management
server.

Initialization Guide Helps you initialize the storage system.

General Cable Operation Describes how to prepare and route cables,

Guide and attach labels according to specifications.

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2 Safety Operation Guide

This chapter provides guidelines for safety operations during activities such as
installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The guidelines consist of safety
regulations for both personnel and equipment. You must follow these guidelines
to avoid personal injury and equipment damage.
2.1 Warning and Safety Symbols
2.2 Safety Precautions for ESD Protection
2.3 Safety Precautions for Laser Protection
2.4 Safety Precautions for Using Fibers
2.5 Safety Precautions for Short Circuit Protection
2.6 Safety Precautions for Operating Equipment
2.7 Safety Precautions for Condensation Prevention

2.1 Warning and Safety Symbols

When operating equipment, follow the precautions indicated by warning and
safety symbols to prevent personal injury and equipment damage.
Table 2-1 lists and defines the warning and safety symbols labeled on equipment.

Table 2-1 Warning and safety symbols labeled on equipment

Symbol Meaning

ESD protection symbol

Indicates that you must wear an electrostatic discharge
(ESD) wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothing to avoid
personal injury and equipment damage caused by
electrostatic discharge.

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Symbol Meaning

Cabinet grounding symbol

Indicates the position of a grounding point for a device.

Warning symbol for drive insertion and removal

Indicates that you should be cautious when you swap,
install, or pull out a drive.

2.2 Safety Precautions for ESD Protection

When installing or maintaining equipment, follow the ESD safety precautions to
prevent personal injury and equipment damage.

indicates an electrostatic sensitive area. To prevent personal injury and

equipment damage when operating equipment in this area, wear an ESD wrist
strap, ESD clothing, or ESD gloves. To prevent damage to the equipment, observe
the following precautions when handling the equipment:

● Before powering on the storage system, ensure that the ground cables are
correctly connected to prevent electric shocks.
● Do not touch device modules with bare hands to prevent damage to the
electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSDs) on the circuit boards.
● Electronic lines are prone to electrostatic damage. Wear an ESD wrist strap,
ESD gloves, and ESD clothing when handling drives, especially bare drives.
Hold a drive by its edge.
● Since an ESD wrist strap only prevents static electricity from the body, ESD
clothing is required to prevent static electricity from clothing.
● Before installing or replacing devices, wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves,
and ESD clothing to protect you and the equipment from static electricity.
● Use special ESD bags to carry or transport device components.

2.3 Safety Precautions for Laser Protection

When installing or maintaining equipment, follow the laser safety precautions to
ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.

Laser safety risks include:

● Personal injury
● Equipment damage

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Personal Injury

DANGER

The laser emitted by an optical module is an invisible infrared ray, which may
cause permanent eye injury. Do not look into the optical module during device
maintenance.

Equipment Damage
To prevent equipment damage when you handle the equipment, follow these
precautions:

● When not in use, the optical interfaces on the equipment and fiber connectors
on fiber jumpers must be covered with dust-proof caps.
● After removing a fiber jumper that connects to an optical interface on the
equipment, cover the optical interface and the fiber jumper connector with
dust-proof caps.
● When performing a hardware loopback test by connecting a fiber jumper to
an optical interface, add an attenuator to prevent the risk of damage to the
optical module caused by excessively strong optical power.
● When using the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), disconnect the
fiber jumper between the peer equipment and the local equipment to avoid
damage to the optical module caused by excessively strong optical power.
● Unless necessary, do not remove or insert the modules connecting to fibers.

2.4 Safety Precautions for Using Fibers

Use fibers in a safe and correct manner to ensure proper operation of the
equipment and prevent personal injury and equipment damage.

DANGER

The laser beam on an optical interface board or from a fiber may cause eye injury.
Do not look into optical interfaces or fiber connectors during installation and
maintenance.

Cleaning Fiber Connectors and Optical Interfaces

Use special cleaning tools and materials to clean fiber connectors and optical
interfaces. Common tools and materials are as follows:

● Special cleaning solvent (Isoamylol is preferred, propyl alcohol is the next

option, however ethanol and formalin are forbidden.)
● Non-woven lens tissue
● Dedicated compressed gas

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● Cotton stick (medical cotton or long fiber cotton)

● Special cleaning roll (used with preceding special cleaning solvent)
● Magnifier for optical connectors

Replacing Fibers
Use dust-proof caps to cap the connectors of the fibers that are not in use.

2.5 Safety Precautions for Short Circuit Protection

When installing or maintaining equipment, follow the regulations on operating
tools to avoid short circuits.

NOTICE

● Do not place tools on air intake boards of cabinets. Otherwise, a short circuit
may occur.
● Do not drop screws into a cabinet or the equipment. Otherwise, a short circuit
may occur.

2.6 Safety Precautions for Operating Equipment

When installing or maintaining equipment, follow the electrical safety precautions
to prevent personal injury and equipment damage.

Power-on and Power-off

DANGER

● Before checking device installation and cable connections, ensure that the
system power supply is switched off. Otherwise, incorrect or loose cable
connections may result in personal injury or equipment damage.
● Before powering on the storage system, ensure that the ground cables are
correctly connected to prevent electric shocks.

● Do not remove or insert cables and field replaceable units (FRUs) during
power-on. Otherwise, data loss may occur.
● After you switch off the power supply, wait at least one minute before
switching it back on.
● To avoid drive damage and data loss, do not switch the power supply off
while any drive running indicators are still blinking.

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DR Mechanism

DANGER

● Do not touch the connectors of power cables or communication cables.

Otherwise, an electric shock may occur.
● Do not touch devices with bare hands in electrostatic sensitive areas. Wear an
ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, or ESD clothing to prevent personal injury and
equipment damage.

When performing troubleshooting, follow these precautions:

● Do not perform troubleshooting during a thunderstorm.
● Ensure that power cables are intact and the grounding measures are safe and
effective.
● Keep the troubleshooting area clean and dry.

2.7 Safety Precautions for Condensation Prevention

Before installing the equipment, ensure that no condensation is on the equipment.
Otherwise, the equipment may fail to be powered on.
If the indoor and outdoor temperature difference is 15°C or more, wait eight hours
after moving devices to the equipment room and before installing them.

NOTE

If the temperature difference cannot be determined, wait one night after moving devices to
the equipment room and then install them.

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3 Installation Planning and Preparation

Before installing devices, plan and check the installation environment at the site to
improve installation efficiency.

NOTICE

● Before mounting a device into the cabinet, do not move the device without
using original packaging materials provided by Huawei. Do not install the
device in a third-party cabinet and transport it.
● If you need to move a device to a different equipment room after unpacking,
pack the device with the original packaging materials provided by Huawei.
● Packed devices can be stored for a maximum of six months. After being
unpacked, the devices must be powered on within seven days.
● Once the device has been powered on and you want to power it off, it cannot
stay in the off state for more than 7 days.

3.1 Installation Planning

3.2 Preparing for Installation

3.1 Installation Planning

This chapter describes the power distribution principles, hardware quantity, initial
configuration parameters, expansion plan, hardware layout plan, and data plan to
avoid unnecessary rework during and after the installation.

3.1.1 Planning Tools

You can use tools to plan for installation to improve the delivery efficiency and
quality.

Introduction
Table 3-1 lists the necessary tools for installation planning.

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Table 3-1 Planning tools

Tool Description

Networking Assistant Provides the networking diagrams of storage systems

for standard or user-defined configurations.
URL: https://info.support.huawei.com/
storage/sna/#/home

Power Consumption Quickly calculates the power consumption of storage

Calculation systems to help evaluate the power supply capability
of the equipment room.
URL: https://info.support.huawei.com/storage/
powercalc/#/home

Huawei Storage Queries the compatibility between Huawei storage

Interoperability products and third-party devices based on the onsite
Navigator environment.
URL: https://info.support.huawei.com/storage/
comp/#/home

LLDesigner Supports hardware configuration, networking, and

resource allocation functions. It can generate LLD
documentation and storage configuration files. The
main functions are as follows:
● Supports one-click BOQ import and automatically
identifies storage devices, controllers, interface
modules, disk enclosures, and disk types and
quantity to quickly complete hardware information
planning.
● Creates LLDs using templates, covering typical
networking scenarios such as active-active and
multi-controller scenarios.
● Automatically exports offline configuration files,
which are then imported to the storage devices
through DeviceManager to configure the basic
services.

LLDesigner
1. Log in to eService with your Uniportal account and password.
2. In the Delivery Service area, click LLDesigner, as shown in Figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1 eService home page

3. Click Create LLD and select a scenario to start project planning and design.
NOTE

● Currently, LLDesigner can run only on Google Chrome.

● If you do not have the permission to create LLDs, apply for it as prompted. Only
Huawei engineers and channel engineers can apply for the permission.
● For details about how to use LLDesigner, see the demo video and documentation
for each scenario.

3.1.2 Cabinet Layout and Connection Planning

Before installing a storage system, properly plan the connections between the
application servers and the storage system and between the controller enclosures
and disk enclosures.

3.1.2.1 Cabinet Space Planning

Check whether the cabinet where storage devices are installed has sufficient
space. Select a cabinet with sufficient depth based on dimensions of your devices.

Context
● Device depths
The depths of storage devices vary according to the model. Table 3-2 lists the
depths of the related storage devices.

Table 3-2 Device depths

Device Depth

Controller enclosure ● 2 U controller enclosure (25

disks): 820 mm
● 2 U controller enclosure (36
disks): 920 mm

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Device Depth

2 U SAS disk enclosure 410 mm

2 U smart SAS disk enclosure 520 mm

2 U smart NVMe disk enclosure 620 mm

● U-shaped brackets
The distance between the front mounting bar and the inner side of the front
door varies according to the cabinet type. Because the system enclosure is
fixed on the front mounting bars, a longer distance between the front
mounting bars and the inner side of the front door can result in smaller space
for cabling at the rear of the device. In such a case, you can install U-shaped
brackets to move the system enclosure forward and leave more space at the
rear of the device for cabling.
A U-shaped bracket is a mechanical part installed between the mounting ear
of the enclosure and mounting bar of the cabinet to adjust the relative
position between the enclosure and the cabinet. U-shaped brackets are
classified into three types: 25 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm, as shown in Figure
3-2. A maximum of two U-shaped brackets can be stacked.

Figure 3-2 U-shaped brackets of different specifications

25mm 50mm 75mm

NOTE

● If U-shaped brackets are not installed, the system enclosure is fixed to the front
mounting bars by using captive screws. The distance between the front panel of
the system enclosure and the inner side of the front door is fixed.
● Install the U-shaped brackets on the front mounting bars, and then secure the
system enclosure to U-shaped brackets of the respective size. This allows you to
adjust the distance between the front panel of the system enclosure and the inner
side of the front door within a certain range.

Cabinet Space Requirements

Before installing storage devices in a cabinet, ensure that:

● The cabinet front door can be properly closed without touching the front
panel of the system enclosure.

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● The distance between the rear of the system enclosure and the rear door of
the cabinet is greater than or equal to 90 mm. An insufficient distance will
cause difficulties in routing cables or closing the rear cabinet door.
If the distance between the front mounting bars and the inner side of the front
door does not meet the installation requirements, use U-shaped brackets to
shorten the distance between the front panel of the system enclosure and the
inner side of the front door. Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4 show the positions of the
storage system before and after the U-shaped brackets are installed.

NOTE

● Use the measuring scale in the auxiliary material package to determine the type of U-
shaped bracket for your storage device. Follow the instructions on the measuring scale.
● For details on how to install the U-shaped brackets, see 4.2.3 (Optional) Installing
Adjustable Guide Rails and U-shaped Brackets.
● The U-shaped brackets shorten the distance between the front panel of the system
enclosure and the inner side of the front door (L1 in the figures) but increase the
distance between the rear of the system enclosure and the rear door of the cabinet (L2
in the figures).

Figure 3-3 Top view of the cabinet (no U-shaped brackets installed)

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Figure 3-4 Top view of the cabinet (U-shaped brackets installed)

NOTE

The preceding cabinet space requirements do not consider the space that may be contained
in the front and rear doors of the cabinet.

Table 3-3 lists the recommended cabinet depths for storage devices.

Table 3-3 Recommended cabinet depths

Storage Device Cabinet Depth

Controller enclosure 1200 mm

NOTE
If a cabinet smaller than 1200 mm is
used, the distance between the front
mounting bar and the inner side of the
rear door must be greater than or equal
to 1020 mm, and that between the front
mounting bar and the inner side of the
front door must be greater than or equal
to 50 mm. (If a U-shaped bracket is used,
the distance refers to the distance
between the device installation plane
after the U-shaped bracket is installed
and the inner side of the front and rear
doors.)

Disk enclosure 1000 mm

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Checking the Installation Conditions in a Third-Party Cabinet

If the storage device needs to be installed in a third-party cabinet provided by the
customer, extra requirements must be met in addition to the preceding
requirements. For the check items, refer to A.5 Checking a Third-Party Cabinet.

3.1.2.2 Layout Planning

Proper layout ensures normal operation of the storage devices.

Device layout principles

Table 3-4 describes the layout principles for the devices.

Table 3-4 Device layout principles

Item Principle

Plan the Leave at least 120 cm between two rows of cabinets and 100 cm
location of a between a wall and the nearest cabinet.
cabinet.
Use 15 m SAS cables or 10 m RDMA cables to connect cabinets.

Plan the Ensure that the bearing capacity of guide rails in a cabinet is
locations of larger than 50 kg.
storage
devices in a Install a 2 U controller enclosure in the middle position (19 U to
cabinet. 20 U) of a cabinet, and reserve 2 U space above the controller
enclosure for the side-mounted fiber spools.

Consider the requirements of cabinet power supply and

equipment room heat dissipation (by air conditioners) when
determining the installation position.

You are advised to install disk enclosures from the bottom up in

descending order of weight.

If the cabinet has sufficient space, you are advised to reserve 1 U

(44.45 mm) space between storage devices. Reserve 2 U space at
the bottom of a cabinet to facilitate cable routing, heat
dissipation, and device maintenance in the lower part of the
cabinet.

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NOTICE

● If the cabinet space is insufficient for placing storage devices at intervals, the
device temperature will be 8°C to 10°C higher than that when storage devices
are placed at intervals of 1 U. In this case, the temperatures at the air exhaust
vent and on the exterior of the devices still meet the EN 60950 and UL 60950
standards.
● To further lower the device temperature, run the change smartcooling_mode
mode=? temperature=? command in developer mode to change the fan speed
adjustment mode to manual_mode and set the temperature (value range: 45–
66). For details about the command, visit Command/Event/Error Code Query.

3.1.2.3 Disk Enclosure Connection Planning

A proper connection plan of storage devices improves the installation efficiency.

In the rear view of a disk enclosure, the upper expansion module is module A and
the lower one is module B. Identifiers are attached to the expansion modules.

Connection Principles
Before the planning, note the following:
● Bend cables naturally and reserve at least 97 mm clearance in front of the
enclosure for winding cables.
● Ensure that common disk enclosures and smart disk enclosures are not
connected to the same expansion loop.
● The number of disk enclosures connected to the expansion ports on the
controller enclosure and those connected to the back-end ports must not
exceed the upper limit.
● Connect the expansion module on controller A to expansion module A on
each disk enclosure and the expansion module on controller B to expansion
module B on each disk enclosure.
● A pair of SAS ports can connect up to two SAS disk enclosures.
● A pair of RDMA ports can connect up to two smart disk enclosures.
● Storage pools support both disk redundancy (common RAID) and enclosure
redundancy (RAID across enclosures) in 6.1.0 and later versions. If enclosure
redundancy is used:
– To use enclosure redundancy, the storage pool must have disks from at
least one controller enclosure and three disk enclosures or from at least
four disk enclosures, and each enclosure must provide at least three disks
of each capacity specification.
– The following smart disk enclosures support enclosure redundancy: smart
disk enclosures on a one-level cascading network.
– The following SAS disk enclosures support enclosure redundancy: SAS
disk enclosures on a one-level cascading network and SAS disk enclosures
on a two-level cascading network with forward and backward
connections in redundancy mode.

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Rules for Installing Interface Modules

To improve system reliability, comply with the following rules:
● According to the delivery configuration, the onboard port on a 2 U controller
enclosure for connecting a disk enclosure is the mini SAS HD expansion port
or the 100 Gbit/s RDMA port. Each of controllers A and B provides six
interface module slots. For the slot layout, see Figure 3-5.
– If the controller enclosure provides mini SAS HD onboard expansion
ports, the slot sequence for installing 12 Gbit/s SAS interface modules is
IOM 5 > IOM 4 > IOM 3. In this case, installing a 100 Gbit/s RDMA
interface module is not supported.
– When the controller enclosure provides 100 Gbit/s RDMA onboard
expansion ports, the slot sequence for installing the 100 Gbit/s RDMA
interface module is IOM 5 > IOM 4 > IOM 3 > IOM 1 > IOM 0 > IOM 2. In
this case, installing a 12 Gbit/s SAS interface module is not supported.
● The 12 Gbit/s SAS interface modules are used to connect SAS disk enclosures,
and the 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules are used to connect smart disk
enclosures.

Figure 3-5 Layout of interface module slots

IOM 0 IOM 1 IOM 2
IOM 3 IOM 4 IOM 5
IOM 0 IOM 1 IOM 2
IOM 3 IOM 4 IOM 5

Connection Planning
To ensure network reliability, connect disk enclosures in the same expansion loop
in redundancy mode so that two independent links are set up between the disk
enclosures for mutual backup. In the expansion loops shown in Figure 3-6, Figure
3-7, and Figure 3-8, the orange and blue lines represent two independent links in
mutual backup. A controller failure does not cause all expansion loops to fail. The
following networking diagrams of disk enclosures are for your reference only. You
can access the Networking Assistant for more networking diagrams.
● Connecting a 2 U controller enclosure to three 2 U SAS disk enclosures
(forward redundancy connection):

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Figure 3-6 Example of connecting a 2 U controller enclosure to three 2 U SAS

disk enclosures

P0 Disk
enclosure 2

P0

P1 Controller
enclosure
P0
P1
P0

P0 Disk
P1 enclosure 0

P0 P1
Disk
P0
enclosure 1

P0

● Connecting a 2 U controller enclosure to three 2 U SAS disk enclosures

(forward and backward redundancy connections):

Figure 3-7 Example of connecting a 2 U controller enclosure to three 2 U SAS

disk enclosures
Disk
P0
enclosure 2

P0
P1 Controller
enclosure

P0
P1
P0

P0 Disk
enclosure 0
P1

P0
P0 Disk
enclosure 1

P1

P0

● Connecting a 2 U controller enclosure to three smart disk enclosures (level-1

cascading):

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Figure 3-8 Example of connecting a 2 U controller enclosure to three smart

disk enclosures

Disk
enclosure 2
P0
P0

P1 P0 Controller
enclosure
P0
P1

P0 P0

Disk
P0 enclosure 0

P0

P0 Disk
enclosure 1

P0

NOTICE

After disk enclosures are connected and powered on, do not change their
positions in the storage system. Otherwise, IDs of disk enclosures may be
displayed incorrectly, service performance may deteriorate, or some storage
resources may be unavailable. For details about disk enclosure naming rules,
see A.2 Rules for Naming Loop IDs and Disk Enclosure IDs.

3.1.2.4 (Optional) Connection Planning for Multiple Controller Enclosures

This section describes how to deploy the storage system with two or more
controller enclosures.

3.1.2.4.1 Direct Connection

Figure 3-9 shows the direct connection between two controller enclosures (with
four controllers).

NOTICE

The 25 Gbit/s RDMA interface module that connects two controller enclosures
must be installed in slot IOM 2.

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Figure 3-9 Direct connection between controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network
4
3
2
1
Controller
enclosure 0

1 3
2 4
Connects to the
management network

(Optional) Connects to
2 4
the management network 1 3
Controller
enclosure 1

(Optional) Connects to 1
the management network 2
3
4

After the first power-on and initialization, the storage system can be remotely
powered on using CLI commands in later operations. Figure 3-10 shows the
connection between two controller enclosures (four controllers) of a storage
system when remote power-on is required.

CAUTION

● For a storage system with a single controller enclosure, no additional cable

connection is required.
● For a storage system with multiple controller enclosures, you must connect the
maintenance ports between these controller enclosures using network cables
after establishing the multi-controller network.
● After the first power-on and initialization, the controller enclosures support
remote power-on in later operations. For the first power-on and initialization,
you must use the power button on the controller enclosures. For details about
remote power-on, see "Powering On the Storage System (Remotely on the
CLI)" in OceanStor Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x & V700R001 Administrator Guide.

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Figure 3-10 Direct connection between controller enclosures (remote power-on

supported)
Connects to the
management network
4
3
2
1
Controller
enclosure 0

1 3
2 4
Connects to the
management network

(Optional) Connects to
2 4
the management network 1 3
Controller
enclosure 1

(Optional) Connects to 1
the management network 2
3
4

Note:
If you want to remotely power on the storage system, connect the green cables to the maintenance network
ports. If remote power-on is not needed, you do not need to connect the green cables.

3.1.2.4.2 Switched Network (Applicable to 6.1.0 and Later)

When a storage system has two or more controller enclosures, they can be
connected using switches. The 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface module that connects
multiple controller enclosures must be installed in slot IOM 2. To facilitate future
maintenance, attach labels to data switches 0 and 1 to distinguish them after the
networking is complete. When switches are used for networking, select a switch
based on the device version:
● In 6.1.0, only OceanStor Dorado 5000 V6 supports multi-controller networking
using switches. Use Huawei CE6865-48S8CQ-EI switches and ensure that the
switch software version is V200R005C10SPC800 (with the
V200R005C10SPH017 patch installed) or later. For details on how to query
and upgrade the switch version, see the product documentation of the
CE6865-48S8CQ-EI switch. To obtain the document, log in to Huawei's
technical support website (https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/), enter
the product model (such as CE6865) in the search box, and select the
associated path to the documentation page. Then find and download the
desired document. When CE6865-48S8CQ-EI switches are used, the storage
system supports a switched network with a maximum of four controller
enclosures.
● In 6.1.2 and later versions, both OceanStor Dorado 5000 V6 and Dorado 6000
V6 support multi-controller networking using switches. The following switch
models are supported: Huawei CE8850-SAN, CE8855-32CQ4BQ (applicable to
6.1.5 and later versions), and CE8850E-32CQ-EI (applicable to OceanStor
Dorado 6000 V6 in 6.1.7 and later versions).

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NOTE

OceanStor Dorado 5000 V6 supports a switched network with a maximum of eight

controller enclosures. OceanStor Dorado 6000 V6 supports a switched network with a
maximum of 16 controller enclosures. For details about the networking diagrams with
more than eight controller enclosures, check Networking Assistant.

WARNING

● The two switches used for controller expansion must be of the same model.
● Switches for controller expansion can only be used for scale-out networking. Do
not use them for front-end service networking or other purposes.
● Switches used for controller expansion cannot be stacked or cascaded.
● Do not upgrade the firmware of the switches used for controller expansion.

NOTICE

After the first power-on and initialization, the controller enclosures support
remote power-on in later operations. For the first power-on and initialization, you
must use the power button on the controller enclosures. For details about remote
power-on, see "Powering On the Storage System (Remotely on the CLI)" in
OceanStor Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x & V700R001 Administrator Guide.

Multi-Controller Networking Using CE6865-48S8CQ-EI Switches (Applicable

to OceanStor Dorado 5000 V6 in 6.1.0)
Figure 3-11, Figure 3-12, and Figure 3-13 show how to connect multiple
controller enclosures.

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Figure 3-11 Switched networking between two controller enclosures

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Figure 3-12 Switched networking among three controller enclosures

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Figure 3-13 Switched networking among four controller enclosures

Multi-Controller Networking Using CE8850-SAN Switches (Applicable to

6.1.2 and Later)
Figure 3-14, Figure 3-15, Figure 3-16, Figure 3-17, Figure 3-18, Figure 3-19, and
Figure 3-20 show how to connect multiple controller enclosures.

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Figure 3-14 Switched networking between two controller enclosures

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Figure 3-15 Switched networking among three controller enclosures

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Figure 3-16 Switched networking among four controller enclosures

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Figure 3-17 Switched networking among five controller enclosures

Figure 3-18 Switched networking among six controller enclosures

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Figure 3-19 Switched networking among seven controller enclosures

Figure 3-20 Switched networking among eight controller enclosures

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Multi-Controller Networking Using CE8855-32CQ4BQ Switches (Applicable

to 6.1.5 and Later)
Figure 3-21, Figure 3-22, Figure 3-23, Figure 3-24, Figure 3-25, Figure 3-26, and
Figure 3-27 show how to connect multiple controller enclosures.

Figure 3-21 Switched networking between two controller enclosures

Data switch 1
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the front
of a switch to the management network.

Data switch 0
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the front
of a switch to the management network.

Data switch 1
1 3 (rear)
2 4

Data switch 0
1 3 (rear)
2 4

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the
enclosure 0
management network. 2
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
3 3 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 1
the management 1
network.
4 4

Note:
Switched network If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the maintenance
network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect the green cables.
Management network The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to describe
the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is the same.
BMC network
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.

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Figure 3-22 Switched networking among three controller enclosures

Data switch 1
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network.

Data switch 0
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network.

Data switch 1
1 3 5
(rear)
2 4 6

Data switch 0
1 3 5
(rear)
2 4 6

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
management network. 3
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
3 3 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
the management 1 enclosure 1
network.
4 4

(Optional) Connects to
the management 3
network.
5 5 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
the management 2 enclosure 2
network.

6 6

Note:
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect
Management the green cables.
network The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to
BMC network
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is
the same.
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.

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Figure 3-23 Switched networking among four controller enclosures

Data switch 1
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network.

Data switch 0
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network.

Data switch 1
1 3 5
(rear)
2 4 6

Data switch 0
1 3 5 7
(rear)
2 4 6 8

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
management network. 4
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
3 3 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
1 enclosure 1
the management
network.
4 4

(Optional) Connects to
the management
network. 3
5 5 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
the management 2 enclosure 2
network.

6 6

(Optional) Connects to
the management
network. 4
7 7 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
the management 3 enclosure 3
network.

8 8

Note:
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect
Management the green cables.
network The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to
BMC network
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is
the same.
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.

Figure 3-24 Switched networking among five controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
management network. 5
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
Data switch 1 network.
(front) 3 3 Controller
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network. (Optional) Connects to enclosure 1
the management 1
network.

Data switch 0 4 4
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the (Optional) Connects to
front of a switch to the management network. the management 3
network.
5 5 Controller
Data switch 1 (Optional) Connects to
1 3 5 7 9 the management 2 enclosure 2
(rear) network.
2 4 6 8 10
6 6
(Optional) Connects to
Data switch 0 the management 4
1 3 5 7 9 network.
(rear)
2 4 6 8 10 7 7 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 3
the management 3
network.
Note:
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the 8 8
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect
Management the green cables. (Optional) Connects to
network The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to the management 5
BMC network network.
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is
the same. 9 9 Controller
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2. (Optional) Connects to
the management 4 enclosure 4
network.
10 10

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Figure 3-25 Switched networking among six controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
management network. 6
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
Data switch 1 network.
(front) 3 3 Controller
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network. (Optional) Connects to enclosure 1
the management 1
network.
Data switch 0 4 4
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the (Optional) Connects to
front of a switch to the management network. the management 3
network.
5 5 Controller
Data switch 1 (Optional) Connects to
1 3 5 7 9 11 the management 2 enclosure 2
(rear)
2 4 6 8 10 12 network.
6 6

Data switch 0 (Optional) Connects to

1 3 5 7 9 11 the management 4
(rear) network.
2 4 6 8 10 12 7 7 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 3
the management 3
network.
Note:
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the 8 8
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect
Management the green cables. (Optional) Connects to
network
BMC network
The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to the management 5
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is network.
the same. 9 9 Controller
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2. (Optional) Connects to
the management 4 enclosure 4
network.
10 10
(Optional) Connects to
the management 6
network.
11 11 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
the management 5 enclosure 5
network.
12 12

Figure 3-26 Switched networking among seven controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the
enclosure 0
management network. 7
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
Data switch 1 network.
(front) 3 3 Controller
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network. (Optional) Connects to enclosure 1
the management 1
network.

Data switch 0 4 4
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the (Optional) Connects to
front of a switch to the management network. the management 3
network.
5 5 Controller
Data switch 1 (Optional) Connects to
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 the management 2 enclosure 2
(rear)
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 network.
6 6
(Optional) Connects to
Data switch 0 4
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 the management
(rear) network.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 7 7 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 3
the management 3
network.
Note:
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the 8 8
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect
Management the green cables. (Optional) Connects to
network The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to the management 5
BMC network network.
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is
the same. 9 9 Controller
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2. (Optional) Connects to
4 enclosure 4
the management
network.
10 10
(Optional) Connects to
the management 6
network.
11 11 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 5
the management 5
network.
12 12

(Optional) Connects to
the management 7
network.
13 13 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 6
the management 6
network.
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Figure 3-27 Switched networking among eight controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
management network. 8
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
Data switch 1 network.
(front) 3 3 Controller
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network. (Optional) Connects to enclosure 1
the management 1
network.

Data switch 0 4 4
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the (Optional) Connects to
front of a switch to the management network. the management 3
network.
5 5 Controller
Data switch 1 (Optional) Connects to
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 the management 2 enclosure 2
(rear) network.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
6 6
(Optional) Connects to
Data switch 0 4
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 the management
(rear) network.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 7 7 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 3
Note: the management 3
Switched network.
If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect 8 8
Management the green cables.
network The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to
BMC network (Optional) Connects to
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is the management 5
the same. network.
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2. 9 9 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 4
the management 4
network.
10 10
(Optional) Connects to
the management 6
network.
11 11 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 5
the management 5
network.
12 12

(Optional) Connects to
the management 7
network.
13 13 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 6
the management 6
network.
14 14
(Optional) Connects to
the management 8
network.
15 15 Controller
(Optional) Connects to enclosure 7
the management 7
network.
16 16

Multi-Controller Networking Using CE8850E-32CQ-EI Switches (Applicable

to OceanStor Dorado 6000 V6 6.1.7 and Later)
Figure 3-28, Figure 3-29, Figure 3-30, Figure 3-31, Figure 3-32, Figure 3-33, and
Figure 3-34 show how to connect multiple controller enclosures.

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Figure 3-28 Switched networking between two controller enclosures

Data switch 1
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network.
(front)

Data switch 0
Connects the ETH management network port at the
(front)
front of a switch to the management network.

1 3 Data switch 1
2 4 (rear)

Data switch 0
1 3 (rear)
2 4
Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1
Connects to the Controller
management network. 2 enclosure 0
2 2
(Optional) Connects to
the management
network. 2
3 3
(Optional) Connects to
the management
network. 1 Controller
4 4 enclosure 1

Note:
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the
network
maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to
Management
network connect the green cables.
BMC network
The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an
example to describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini
SAS HD ports is the same.
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.

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Figure 3-29 Switched networking among three controller enclosures

Data switch 1
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network.

Data switch 0
(front)
Connects the ETH management network port at the
front of a switch to the management network.

1 3 5 Data switch 1
2 4 6 (rear)

1 3 5 Data switch 0
2 4 6 (rear)

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
management network. 3
2 2

(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
3 3 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
the management 1 enclosure 1
network.
4 4

(Optional) Connects to
the management 3
network.
5 5 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
the management 2 enclosure 2
network.

6 6

Note:
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect
Management the green cables.
network The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to
BMC network
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is
the same.
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.

Figure 3-30 Switched networking among four controller enclosures

Connects to the
management 1
network.
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
Connects the ETH management network Data switch 1
management 4
network.
port at the front of a switch to the (front) 2 2
management network.
(Optional)
Connects to the 2
management
Data switch 0 network. 3 3 Controller
Connects the ETH management network port (front) (Optional)
at the front of a switch to the management Connects to the enclosure 1
1
network. management
network. 4 4
(Optional)
1 3 5 7 Data switch 1 Connects to the 3
2 4 6 8 (rear) management
network. 5 5 Controller
(Optional)
enclosure 2
Connects to the 2
1 3 5 7 Data switch 0 management
network. 6 6
2 4 6 8 (rear)
(Optional)
Connects to the 4
management
Note: 7 7 Controller
network.
(Optional)
Switched If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the enclosure 3
network maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to connect Connects to the 3
Management the green cables. management
network
BMC network
The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an example to network. 8 8
describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard mini SAS HD ports is
the same.
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.

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Figure 3-31 Switched networking among five controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
Connects the ETH management network Data switch 1 management network.
5
port at the front of a switch to the (front) 2 2
management network.
(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
Connects the ETH management network Data switch 0 3 3
(Optional) Connects to Controller
port at the front of a switch to the (front)
enclosure 1
management network.
the management 1
network.
4 4
1 3 5 7 9 (Optional) Connects to
Data switch 1
2 4 6 8 10 the management 3
(rear)
network.
5 5 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 2
the management 2
1 3 5 7 9 Data switch 0 network.
6 6
2 4 6 8 10 (rear)
(Optional) Connects to
the management 4
network.
Note: 7 7 Controller
If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the (Optional) Connects to
enclosure 3
Switched maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to the management 3
network connect the green cables.
Management
network.
The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an 8 8
network example to describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard
BMC network
mini SAS HD ports is the same. (Optional) Connects to
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.
the management 5
network.
9 9 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 4
the management 4
network.
10 10

Figure 3-32 Switched networking among six controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
Connects the ETH management network Data switch 1 management network.
6
port at the front of a switch to the (front) 2 2
management network.
(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
Connects the ETH management network Data switch 0 3 3
(Optional) Connects to Controller
port at the front of a switch to the (front)
enclosure 1
management network.
the management 1
network.
4 4
1 3 5 7 9 11 (Optional) Connects to
Data switch 1
2 4 6 8 10 12 the management 3
(rear)
network.
5 5 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 2
the management 2
1 3 5 7 9 11 Data switch 0 network.
6 6
2 4 6 8 10 12 (rear)
(Optional) Connects to
the management 4
network.
7 7 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 3
the management 3
network.
Note: 8 8
If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the
Switched maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to (Optional) Connects to
network connect the green cables. the management 5
Management The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an network.
network example to describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard 9 9 Controller
BMC network (Optional) Connects to
mini SAS HD ports is the same.
enclosure 4
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2. the management 4
network.
10 10
(Optional) Connects to
the management 6
network.
11 11 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 5
the management 5
network.
12 12

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Figure 3-33 Switched networking among seven controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
management network.
7
Data switch 1
Connects the ETH management network port
(front) 2 2
at the front of a switch to the management
network. (Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
Data switch 0 3 3
Connects the ETH management network port (Optional) Connects to Controller
(front)
at the front of a switch to the management enclosure 1
the management 1
network. network.
4 4
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 Data switch 1 (Optional) Connects to
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 (rear) the management 3
network.
5 5 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 2
the management 2
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 Data switch 0 network.
(rear) 6 6
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
(Optional) Connects to
the management 4
network.
Note: 7 7 Controller
If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of (Optional) Connects to
Switched enclosure 3
the maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need the management 3
network to connect the green cables.
Management network.
The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an 8 8
network example to describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard
BMC network
mini SAS HD ports is the same. (Optional) Connects to
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2.
the management 5
network.
9 9 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 4
the management 4
network.
10 10
(Optional) Connects to
the management 6
network.
11 11 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 5
the management 5
network.
12 12
(Optional) Connects to
the management 7
network.
13 13 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 6
the management 6
network.
14 14

Figure 3-34 Switched networking among eight controller enclosures

Connects to the
management network. 1
1 1 Controller
Connects to the enclosure 0
Connects the ETH management network Data switch 1 management network.
8
port at the front of a switch to the (front) 2 2
management network.
(Optional) Connects to
the management 2
network.
Connects the ETH management network Data switch 0 3 3 Controller
(front) (Optional) Connects to
port at the front of a switch to the enclosure 1
management network.
the management 1
network.
4 4
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Data switch 1 (Optional) Connects to
the management 3
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 (rear)
network.
5 5 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 2
the management 2
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 network.
Data switch 0 6 6
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 (rear)
(Optional) Connects to
the management 4
network.
7 7 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 3
the management 3
network.
Note: 8 8
If you want to remotely poweron the storage system, connect the cables (green cables) of the
Switched maintenance network ports as instructed in the figure. In other cases, you do not need to (Optional) Connects to
network connect the green cables. the management 5
Management The network uses the controller enclosures with onboard 100 Gbit/s RDMA ports as an network.
network
BMC network
example to describe the networking. Networking of the controller enclosures with onboard 9 9 Controller
mini SAS HD ports is the same. (Optional) Connects to
enclosure 4
SO 100 Gbit/s RDMA interface modules must be installed in slots I0M 2. the management 4
network.
10 10
(Optional) Connects to
the management 6
network.
11 11 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 5
the management 5
network.
12 12
(Optional) Connects to
the management 7
network.
13 13 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 6
the management 6
network.
14 14
(Optional) Connects to
the management 8
network.
15 15 Controller
(Optional) Connects to
enclosure 7
the management 7
network.
16 16

Follow-up Procedure
● To facilitate maintenance, attach labels to data switches 0 and 1 to
distinguish them after the networking is complete.

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● After planning ports, you must formulate port correlation tables for
connections between the storage system and switch ports, as listed in Table
3-5.

Table 3-5 Port correlation between the storage system and switches
Port Number Storage System Switch Port Port Number
Port

0 Storage_Port_Y Switch_Port_Y 0

Y stands for the port number.

3.1.2.5 Connection Planning Between the Controller Enclosure and the

Application Server
A controller enclosure can connect to an application server through front-end
interface modules of different speeds. The interface modules on the controller
enclosure are in redundancy configuration. Therefore, you are advised to connect
the controller enclosure to the application server in redundancy mode. For details
about front-end interface modules, see "Interface Module" in the Product
Description specific to your product model.

Context
Application servers and storage systems support various network modes. An
application server is usually connected to a storage system over multiple paths for
enhanced data transfer security and reliability. For block services, the application
servers require multipathing software to select and manage the paths to storage
systems; for file services, the application servers do not require multipathing
software.
Storage systems can be connected to application servers over iSCSI, NVMe over
RoCE, or Fibre Channel networks. For Fibre Channel networks, you can choose the
SCSI-port-based FC-SCSI protocol or the NVMe-port-based FC-NVMe protocol.
● If you use the FC-NVMe protocol, contact Huawei technical support engineers
for evaluation and assistance.
● You can query the models, versions, and OSs of the application servers and
switches supported by the networks on the Huawei Storage Interoperability
Navigator.
NOTE

FC-NVMe is available in 6.0.1 and later versions. NVMe over RoCE is available in 6.1.0 and
later versions.

Rules for Installing Interface Modules

To improve system reliability, comply with the following rules:
● Figure 3-35 shows the layout of interface module slots on a 2 U controller
enclosure. Controllers A and B provide six interface module slots respectively.
The slot sequence for installing front-end interface modules to connect to
application servers is IOM 0 > IOM 1 > IOM 3 > IOM 4 > IOM 5 > IOM 2.

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Figure 3-35 Layout of interface module slots on a 2 U controller enclosure

IOM 0 IOM 1 IOM 2
IOM 3 IOM 4 IOM 5
IOM 0 IOM 1 IOM 2
IOM 3 IOM 4 IOM 5

● In 6.0.1 and later versions, each controller supports one AI accelerator card,
which can be installed only in slot IOM 1.
NOTE

After installation, you must run the following commands to validate the AI accelerator
cards:
1. Log in to the CLI and run the change user_mode current_mode
user_mode=developer command to enter the developer mode.
2. Run the change cache ai_service switch=on command to enable AI acceleration.
● In 6.1.8 and later versions, each controller can be configured with one
HyperDetect ransomware detection module. Follow this order when installing
it into a slot: IOM 0 > IOM 1 > IOM 3 > IOM 4 > IOM 5.
● Interface modules of the same type must be installed in sequence.
● Install the interface modules used for non-FC networking before those used
for FC networking.
● The front-end port connections are symmetric between controllers A and B on
the same storage system. That is, the interface modules reside in slots with
the same slot ID and use the ports in the same positions.
● In the Ethernet port bonding scenario, the member bond ports are symmetric
between controllers A and B on the same storage system. That is, the
interface modules reside in slots with the same slot ID and use the ports in
the same positions.

3.1.2.5.1 Connection Plans for Block Services

For block services, a storage system can connect to an application server over an
iSCSI, NVMe over RoCE (available in 6.1.0 and later versions), or Fibre Channel
network. The storage system and application server can be connected directly or
through two switches.

NOTE

● Install multipathing software for a network with more than two links to select and
manage paths between the storage system and application servers. This section uses
UltraPath, Huawei-developed multipathing software, as an example. For details about
how to install and configure UltraPath, see the OceanStor UltraPath User Guide. For the
operating systems supporting UltraPath, see the Release Notes corresponding to your
UltraPath version. If your operating system does not support UltraPath, use the
operating system's native multipathing software.
● Other connection modes between storage systems and application servers include
single-switch connection, dual-switch connection in a cluster environment, and dual-
switch connection in a HyperMetro cluster environment. For details, see "Typical
UltraPath Applications" in the OceanStor UltraPath User Guide.
● After the connection, follow instructions in OceanStor Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x &
V700R001 Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for Block to perform detailed
configuration operations.

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● Direct connection (single controller enclosure)

An application server is directly connected to a storage system through two
paths. Connect at least one front-end port on each controller to the
application server for redundancy. UltraPath automatically calculates and
selects the optimal path for data transmission based on the operating status
of the storage system. Figure 3-36 and Figure 3-37 show the connection
diagrams.

Figure 3-36 Direct connection diagram

Application server
UltraPath
Network card Network card
0/HBA 0 1/HBA 1
P0 P0

P0 P0
Controller A Controller B

Figure 3-37 Direct connection diagram

● Dual-switch connection (single controller enclosure)

In this mode, two switches are added to the direct connections. Each
controller is connected to each switch.
The switches increase the number of ports to allow more access paths.
Moreover, the switches extend the transmission distance by connecting
remote application servers to the storage system. The two switches are
redundant of each other to prevent single point of failure and improve the
forwarding capability. Figure 3-38 and Figure 3-39 show the connection
diagrams.

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NOTE

When setting up connections through switches, note the following:

● For iSCSI and NVMe over RoCE networks, plan the network segments on the
switches and determine the switch ports to be used.
● For Fibre Channel networks, plan switch zones in advance and assign ports to
each zone.
● The first and last ports on a switch are typically used to connect to other
switches.

Figure 3-38 Dual-switch connection diagram

Application server
UltraPath
Network card Network card
0/HBA 0 1/HBA 1
P0 P0

Switch 1 Switch 2

P0 P1 P0 P1
Controller A Controller B

Figure 3-39 Dual-switch connection diagram

Table 3-6 provides an example of zone planning for a Fibre Channel network.

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Table 3-6 Zone configuration example

Zone Name Application Storage System Switch
Server

Zone 1 HBA 0, P0 Controller A, P0 Switch 1

Zone 2 HBA 0, P0 Controller B, P0 Switch 1

Zone 3 HBA 1, P0 Controller A, P1 Switch 2

Zone 4 HBA 1, P0 Controller B, P1 Switch 2

● Direct connection and dual-switch connection for multiple controller

enclosures
If the storage system has multiple controller enclosures, ensure that the front-
end interface modules of at least two controller enclosures are connected to
the application server.

NOTICE

● The controller enclosures on which storage pools have been created must
be connected to the application server.
● When planning the links between a storage system and an application
server, consider the maximum number of paths supported by the operating
system of the application server. You can also plan the links based on the
recommended values provided by the operating system.

The connection between each controller enclosure and the application server
is the same as that when a single controller enclosure is deployed, as shown
in Figure 3-40 and Figure 3-41.

Figure 3-40 Direct connection for multiple controller enclosures

Application server
UltraPath
Network card Network card
0/HBA 0 1/HBA 1
P0 P1 P0 P1

P0 P0 P0 P0
Controller A Controller B Controller A Controller B
Controller enclosure 0 Controller enclosure 1

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Figure 3-41 Dual-switch connection for multiple controller enclosures

Application server
UltraPath
Network card Network card
0/HBA 0 1/HBA 1
P0 P0

Switch 1 Switch 2

P0 P1 P0 P1 P0 P1 P0 P1
Controller A Controller B Controller A Controller B
Controller enclosure 0 Controller enclosure 1

Table 3-7 provides an example of zone planning for a Fibre Channel network.

Table 3-7 Zone configuration example

Zone Name Application Storage System Switch
Server

Zone 1 HBA 0, P0 Controller enclosure 0, Switch 1

controller A, P0

Zone 2 HBA 0, P0 Controller enclosure 0, Switch 1

controller B, P0

Zone 3 HBA 1, P0 Controller enclosure 0, Switch 2

controller A, P1

Zone 4 HBA 1, P0 Controller enclosure 0, Switch 2

controller B, P1

Zone 5 HBA 0, P0 Controller enclosure 1, Switch 1

controller A, P0

Zone 6 HBA 0, P0 Controller enclosure 1, Switch 1

controller B, P0

Zone 7 HBA 1, P0 Controller enclosure 1, Switch 2

controller A, P1

Zone 8 HBA 1, P0 Controller enclosure 1, Switch 2

controller B, P1

Follow-up Procedure
After planning ports, you must formulate port correlation tables for connections
between the application server and switch ports, and for connections between the
storage system and switch ports. Table 3-8 shows port correlation between the

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application server and switches, and Table 3-9 shows port correlation between the
storage system and switches.

Table 3-8 Port correlation between the application server and switches

Port Number Application Switch Port Port Number

Server Port

0 Server_Port_Y Switch_Port_Y 0

Y stands for the port number.

Table 3-9 Port correlation between the storage system and switches

Port Number Storage System Switch Port Port Number

Port

1 Storage_Port_Y Switch_Port_Y 1

Y stands for the port number.

3.1.2.5.2 Connection Plans for File Services (Applicable to 6.1.0 and Later)
In 6.1.0 and later versions, OceanStor Dorado supports file services. For file
services, a storage system can connect to an application server only over a NAS
network. The storage system and application server can be connected directly or
through two switches. After the connection, follow instructions in OceanStor
Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x & V700R001 Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for
File to perform detailed configuration operations.
● Direct connection (single controller enclosure)
An application server is directly connected to a storage system through two
paths. Connect at least one front-end port on each controller to the
application server for redundancy. Figure 3-42 and Figure 3-43 show the
connection diagrams.

Figure 3-42 Direct connection diagram

Application server
Network Network
card 0 card 1
P0 P0

P0 P0
Controller A Controller B

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Figure 3-43 Direct connection diagram

● Dual-switch connection (single controller enclosure)

In this mode, two switches are added to the direct connections. Each
controller is connected to each switch.
The switches increase the number of ports to allow more access paths.
Moreover, the switches extend the transmission distance by connecting
remote application servers to the storage system. The two switches are
redundant of each other to prevent single point of failure and improve the
forwarding capability. Figure 3-44 and Figure 3-45 show the connection
diagrams.
NOTE

When setting up connections through switches, note the following:

● Plan the network segments on the switches and determine the switch ports to be
used.
● The first and last ports on a switch are typically used to connect to other
switches.

Figure 3-44 Dual-switch connection diagram

Application server
Network Network
card 0 card 1
P0 P0

Switch 1 Switch 2

P0 P1 P0 P1
Controller A Controller B

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Figure 3-45 Dual-switch connection diagram

● Direct connection and dual-switch connection for multiple controller

enclosures
If the storage system has multiple controller enclosures, ensure that the front-
end interface modules of at least two controller enclosures are connected to
the application server. The connection between each controller enclosure and
the application server is the same as that when a single controller enclosure is
deployed, as shown in Figure 3-46 and Figure 3-47.

Figure 3-46 Direct connection for multiple controller enclosures

Application server
Network card Network card
0/HBA 0 1/HBA 1
P0 P1 P0 P1

P0 P0 P0 P0
Controller A Controller B Controller A Controller B
Controller enclosure 0 Controller enclosure 1

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Figure 3-47 Dual-switch connection for multiple controller enclosures

Application server
Network card Network card
0/HBA 0 1/HBA 1
P0 P0

Switch 1 Switch 2

P0 P1 P0 P1 P0 P1 P0 P1
Controller A Controller B Controller A Controller B
Controller enclosure 0 Controller enclosure 1

Follow-up Procedure
After planning ports, you must formulate port correlation tables for connections
between the application server and switch ports, and for connections between the
storage system and switch ports. Table 3-10 shows port correlation between the
application server and switches, and Table 3-11 shows port correlation between
the storage system and switches.

Table 3-10 Port correlation between the application server and switches

Port Number Application Switch Port Port Number

Server Port

0 Server_Port_Y Switch_Port_Y 0

Y stands for the port number.

Table 3-11 Port correlation between the storage system and switches

Port Number Storage System Switch Port Port Number

Port

1 Storage_Port_Y Switch_Port_Y 1

Y stands for the port number.

3.1.2.6 (Optional) Active-Active Network Planning

HyperMetro is Huawei's active-active storage feature. Two active-active data
centers (DCs) serve as a backup for each other and both DCs are running. For
HyperMetro introduction, installation, planning, and configuration, see the
HyperMetro Feature Guide. If HyperMetro is not involved, skip this section.

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3.1.3 Other Planning Items

Plan the power distribution, network allocation, user management schemes, and
compatibility solutions relevant to the storage devices.

3.1.3.1 Power Distribution Planning

Before installing devices, work out a power distribution plan for the optimal
security, stability, and reliability of devices.

3.1.3.1.1 Requirements for Equipment Room Power Supply

Based on product models and types, power supply scenarios include alternating
current (AC), high-voltage direct current (HVDC), and low-voltage direct current
(LVDC) power supplies.

AC Equipment Room
The AC power supply for the equipment room must meet the following
requirements:

● The AC power supply system that consists of the mains, uninterruptible power
supply (UPS), and generator sets should supply power in a centralized
manner. On the condition that the load of the site is met, easy cabling, safe
operation, flexible scheduling and convenient maintenance must be ensured.
● The active/standby power supplies A and B of a device must come from two
independent power supply planes. The two power supply planes must not
have single-point coupling points. Otherwise, a single point of failure may
cause both power supply planes A and B to become abnormal, causing power
failure of the device.
● The low-voltage power supply system should be three-phase and five-wire, or
single-phase and three-wire. The nominal voltage of the low-voltage AC
power supply should be 110 V, 127 V, 220 V, or 380 V. The frequency should
comply with the local standard.
● UPS is required as the AC backup power supply. The AC backup power supply
is in the same phase with the mains. The UPS-mains switchover duration
must be less than 10 ms. Otherwise, the device may be restarted or reset.
● When determining the AC distribution capacity in the equipment room,
consider the working current and fault current. Ensure that an independent
device has an independent AC distribution protection apparatus. The
maximum current of the protection switch should be greater than the
maximum current of the downstream electric equipment.
● Table 3-12 lists the specifications for AC power supply.

Table 3-12 Specifications for AC power supply

Item Requirement

Voltage of the power supply to the –10% to 5% of the rated voltage

device

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Item Requirement

Voltage of the power supply to the –15% to 10% of the rated voltage
power module of the device and
important buildings

AC power frequency –4% to 4% of the rated frequency

Sinusoidal distortion rate of the Less than or equal to 5% of the

voltage waveform rated voltage

In addition, the following suggestions are provided for equipment rooms with AC
power supply:

● If the device is directly powered by the mains, the power supply voltage
should not exceed the rated voltage by -10% to +5% or the voltage range
allowed for the device. If the preceding conditions cannot be met, use a
voltage regulator or voltage stabilizer to ensure that the power meets
requirements.
● If the equipment is not directly powered by the mains supply and the mains
voltage exceeds -15% or 10% of the rated voltage or exceeds the AC input
voltage range allowed by the DC power equipment, use a voltage regulator or
voltage stabilizer to ensure that the power meets requirements.
● Use a UPS or an inverter to prevent interruption or surge of power supply.
● The site should be equipped with a generator set to provide power supply for
critical loads and power loads in the case of mains failure. The check capacity
of the generator set should be at least 1.5 to 2 times greater than the total
capacity of the AC electric appliances.
● Generally, two groups of batteries are connected in parallel. The UPSs need to
work in redundancy mode and can be connected in series or parallel. If the
inverter or UPS is used, select the active inverter that can provide the required
maximum power. In addition, configure a standby inverter. In the central
equipment room, the batteries should be able to supply power for four hours
at least. In the modular equipment room, the batteries should be able to
supply power for eight hours at least. In the remote equipment room that is
difficult to reach, the batteries should be able to supply power for 12 hours at
least.

HVDC Equipment Room

The HVDC power supply for the equipment room must meet the following
requirements:

● The HVDC power supply of a site should ensure the stability and reliability of
the power supply to the equipment. The power supply equipment should be
placed close to the devices to shorten the length of the DC feeder lines as
much as possible.
● For a site with a heavy traffic load or with more than two switching systems,
two or more independent power supply systems should be deployed.
● The active/standby power supplies A and B of a device must come from two
independent power supply planes. The two power supply planes must not

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have single-point coupling points. Otherwise, a single point of failure may

cause both power supply planes A and B to become abnormal, causing power
failure of the device.
● When operations are being performed on an HVDC device (including the
scenario where the device door is open), all HVDC components of the device
must be protected. This is essential to prevent operation and maintenance
personnel from unintentionally touching bare HVDC components.
● Table 3-13 lists the specifications for HVDC power supply.

Table 3-13 Specifications for HVDC power supply

Item Requirement

Allowed fluctuation range of the 240 192 V to 288 V

V input voltage

Allowed fluctuation range of the 380 260 V to 400 V

V input voltage

Output current The output current of a single

channel is not less than 14 A.

Active/standby power supply The active and standby power

supplies of the equipment room
must be independent.

Output protection HVDC certified circuit breakers or

fuses are used.

In addition, the following suggestions are provided for equipment rooms with
HVDC power supply:

● Use a distributed power supply model. Scatter the power supply systems to
multiple locations.
● Enhance the reliability of the AC power supply system and decrease the
capacity of storage batteries to a proper extent. When the reliability of the AC
power supply system at a small site fails to be enhanced, increase the
capacity of storage batteries accordingly.
● Install storage batteries in two or more groups. The groups back up each
other. The total capacity of each group of batteries is calculated based on the
time for the group supplies power to the load independently. In the central
equipment room, the batteries should be able to supply power for four hours
at least. In the modular equipment room, the batteries should be able to
supply power for eight hours at least. In the remote equipment room that is
difficult to reach, the batteries should be able to supply power for 12 hours at
least.
● It is recommended that the upstream HVDC power distribution cabinet
provide the insulation monitoring function.
● For HVDC devices, the HVDC loop +/- and PGND must meet at least the
security isolation requirements for basic insulation.

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● HVDC floating output is required. That is, DC high-resistance grounding must

be implemented, and the positive and negative grounding resistance must be
greater than 2 megohms.
● Exposed HVDC power cables that might be touched must be double-layer
insulation cables with dual protection.
● An HVDC device should be designed to prevent inadvertent bridging between
components with energy hazards by common tools (such as screwdrivers)
when operations are being performed on the device (including the scenario
where the device door is open).
● Power connectors, including standard plugs and sockets (such as C14/C20) as
well as customized connectors, should be able to suppress the arc generated
during hot-plugging (if applicable) to safeguard against melting the plastic
and causing fires.
● If an AC power module is falsely inserted into an HVDC device, ensure that
there is no security risk after the insertion.
● When you use a pluggable connector to remove a power module or board, do
not touch the connector's conductor, which may have dangerous voltage.
● The power input connector should be designed to prevent reverse connection.
Alternatively, it should be designed with a mechanism to avoid hazards or
damage to the device in the case of reverse connection.

LVDC Equipment Room

The LVDC power supply for the equipment room must meet the following
requirements:
● The DC power supply should ensure the stability and reliability of the power
supply to the equipment. The power supply equipment should be placed close
to the equipment to shorten the length of the DC feeder lines as much as
possible. To reduce power consumption and installation costs, the voltage
drop across the circuit from the battery to the device should be less than 3.2
V.
● For a site with a heavy traffic load or with more than two switching systems,
two or more independent power supply systems should be deployed.
● The active/standby power supplies A and B of a device must come from two
independent power supply planes. The two power supply planes must not
have single-point coupling points. Otherwise, a single point of failure may
cause both power supply planes A and B to become abnormal, causing power
failure of the device.
● For a large site, deploy multiple independent power supply systems on
different floors to supply power to equipment rooms on each floor. For a
medium site, deploy a centralized power room and battery room or use
distributed power supplies. For a small site, use integrated power supply. In
this case, take measures to prevent the corrosive gas released by batteries
from corroding the circuit board.
● Table 3-14 lists the specifications for LVDC power supply.

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Table 3-14 Specifications for LVDC power supply

Item Requirement

Allowed fluctuation range of the –48 –40 V to –72 V

V input voltage

Anti-surge current capability Capable of withstanding the surge

current greater than 1.5 times the
rated current

Regulated voltage precision If the AC input voltage is in the

range of 85% to 110% of the rated
value, and the load current is in the
range of 5% to 100% of the rated
value, the output voltage of the
rectifier is a setting value ranging
from –46.0 V to –56.4 V. In this case,
the regulated voltage precision is
less than or equal to 1%.

Overshoot amplitude of power- Within the range of -5% to +5% of

on/off DC output voltage settling value

Peek-to-peek noise voltage ≤ 200 mV

Dynamic response The recovery time is less than 200

ms. The overshoot should be within
the range of -5% to +5% of DC
output voltage settling value.

In addition, the following suggestions are provided for equipment rooms with
LVDC power supply:

● Use the distributed power supply model. Scatter the power supply systems to
multiple sites.
● Adopt a standard DC power supply system, and set the output voltage of the
power system to a value within the range required.
● Enhance the reliability of the AC power supply system and decrease the
capacity of storage batteries to a proper extent. When the reliability of the AC
power supply system at a small site fails to be enhanced, increase the
capacity of storage batteries accordingly.
● The total capacity of the high-frequency switch-mode rectifier should meet
the requirements of the load power and battery charging power. The rectifier
modules should be configured in redundancy mode. If the number of active
rectifiers is less than or equal to 10, configure one standby rectifier. If the
number of active rectifiers is greater than 10, configure one standby rectifier
for every 10 active rectifiers.
● Install storage batteries in two or more groups. The groups back up each
other. The total capacity of each group of batteries is calculated based on the
time when the group supplies power to the load independently. In the central
equipment room, the batteries should be able to supply power for four hours
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supply power for eight hours at least. In the remote equipment room that is
difficult to reach, the batteries should be able to supply power for 12 hours at
least.

3.1.3.1.2 Equipment Room Power Distribution Solution

Based on product models and types, power supply scenarios are classified into AC
power supply, HVDC power supply, and LVDC power supply. This section describes
the recommended power supply topologies in the three typical power supply
scenarios.

AC Equipment Room
Generally, an UPS obtains three-phase 380 V AC power from the mains and
outputs 220 V AC power to an AC power distribution cabinet. Devices obtain
power from the AC power distribution cabinet through a power distribution unit
(PDU) (optional), as shown in Figure 3-48.

Figure 3-48 Power distribution for an AC equipment room

HVDC Equipment Room

Generally, a rectification system obtains three-phase 380 V AC power from the
mains and outputs 240 V/380 V DC power to an HVDC power distribution cabinet.
Devices obtain power from the HVDC power distribution cabinet through a PDU
(optional), as shown in Figure 3-49.

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Figure 3-49 Power distribution for an HVDC equipment room

LVDC Equipment Room

Generally, a rectification system obtains three-phase 380 V AC power from the
mains and outputs –48 V DC power to a DC power distribution cabinet. Devices
obtain power from the DC power distribution cabinet through a PDU (optional),
as shown in Figure 3-50.

Figure 3-50 Power distribution for an LVDC equipment room

3.1.3.1.3 Circuit Breaker Selection Suggestions

The suggestions for selecting circuit breakers are as follows:
● The rated voltage should be greater than or equal to the actual operating
voltage.
● The breaking capacity of the circuit breaker should be greater than the
expected fault current of the load.
● The rated current must meet the following conditions: Ib ≤ In ≤ Iz and I2 ≤ 1.45
Iz. Ib is the calculated load current of the protected device, In is the rated
current of the low-voltage circuit breaker, Iz is the allowed continuous current

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of the protected conductor, and I2 is the current that ensures reliable action of
the circuit breaker. That is:
– The rated current or setting current In of the circuit breaker should not be
less than the calculated load current Ib of the loop.
– The rated current or setting current In of the circuit breaker should not be
greater than the allowed continuous current-carrying capacity Ib of the
loop.
– The current for effective actions I2 of the circuit breaker should not be
greater than 1.45 times of the current-carrying capacity of the loop.

3.1.3.1.4 Requirements for Cabinet Power Distribution

Based on product models and types, power supply scenarios are classified into AC
power supply, HVDC power supply, and LVDC power supply.

AC/HVDC Cabinet
Devices obtain power from the power distribution cabinet through a rPDU, For
details, see Example of Power Distribution for an AC/HVDC Cabinet.
The AC/HVDC rPDU power distribution principles inside the cabinet are as follows:
● The rPDUs in the cabinet must work in 1+1 redundancy mode.
● The power inputs of the device work in redundancy mode. Each power input
must be connected to a different rPDU.
● The devices in a cabinet must be effectively protected by the rPDU against
overcurrent and short circuit.
● The power supply of the device must meet the maximum current requirement
(90% derating) when the device is powered by a single plane (without power
redundancy). For details about the power consumption of the device, see
Power Consumption Calculation.
● The entire cabinet must be grounded based on the cabinet requirements. The
ground impedance must be less than or equal to 0.1 ohm.
● The power cables and signal cables should be separately routed in the
cabinet. The distance between these two kinds of cables should be greater
than 3 cm.
● The bending radius of the power cables in the cabinet must meet the
following requirements: The bent part of power cables must have enough
slack, with the bending radius greater than three times the diameter of the
power cables.
● The routing of power cables in the cabinet does not interfere with the
maintenance and insertion of other devices and FRUs.
● The connectors of the power cables must be fixed on both the device side and
the PDU side.

LVDC Cabinet
Devices obtain power from the DC power distribution frame through a PDB. For
details, see Example of Power Distribution for an LVDC Cabinet.
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● The PDBs in the cabinet must work in 1+1 redundancy mode, or the PDBs
must work in independent redundancy mode in areas A and B.
● The power inputs of the device work in redundancy mode. Each power input
must be connected to a different PDB or to a different branch of the input
power.
● The devices in a cabinet must be effectively protected by the PDB against
overcurrent and short circuit.
● The power supply of the device must meet the maximum current requirement
(90% derating) when the device is powered by a single plane (non-power
redundancy). For details about the power consumption of the device, see
Power Consumption Calculation.
● Each circuit breaker in the PDB can only connect one load.
● The entire cabinet must be grounded based on the cabinet requirements. The
ground impedance must be less than or equal to 0.1 ohm.
● The power cables and signal cables should be separately routed in the
cabinet. The distance between these two kinds of cables should be greater
than 3 cm.
● The bending radius of the power cables in the cabinet must meet the
requirements. The bent part of power cables must have enough slack, with
the bending radius greater than three times the diameter of the power cables.
● The routing of power cables in the cabinet does not interfere with the
maintenance and insertion of other devices and FRUs.
● The connectors of the power cables must be fixed on both the device side and
the PDU side.

3.1.3.2 Network Planning

Before installing a storage system, network administrators must plan IP addresses
and network parameters for the storage system.

Data Planning
Table 3-15 describes the default configuration information of the device
management network ports. You can log in to the DeviceManager client to
perform initial device configuration.

Table 3-15 Default IP addresses and subnet masks of the management network
ports
Default IPv4 Address Subnet Mask

Controller A: 192.168.128.101 255.255.0.0

Controller B: 192.168.128.102 255.255.0.0

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NOTE

● Management network ports use IPv4 addresses by default. If you want to use IPv6
addresses instead, log in to management network ports and complete required settings.
● Do not configure the IP addresses of the management network ports within the same
network segment as the internal heartbeat IP addresses. For a storage system with dual
controllers, the default internal heartbeat IP addresses are 127.127.127.10 and
127.127.127.11. Internal heartbeat links are established between controllers for them to
detect each other's working status. You do not need to separately connect cables. In
addition, internal heartbeat IP addresses are configured before delivery, and cannot be
modified.
● The key management servers support only IPv4 addresses. To ensure normal
communication between the storage system and the key management servers, ensure
that IPv4 addresses are used for both the storage system and the key management
servers.

Before initial configuration of the storage system, plan and take note of the IP
addresses and network parameters for the storage system.

Table 3-16 and Table 3-17 list the IP addresses of management network ports.

Table 3-16 IPv4 address configuration

IPv4 Address Subnet Mask Gateway

Controller A:_________________ _________________ _________________

Controller B:_________________ _________________ _________________

Table 3-17 IPv6 address configuration

IPv6 Address Prefix Gateway

Controller A:_________________ _________________ _________________

Controller B:_________________ _________________ _________________

Table 3-18 and Table 3-19 list the alarm policy parameters.

Table 3-18 Email notification configuration

Parameter Value

Sender's email address _________________

IP address of the SMTPa server (IPv4 _________________

or IPv6)

Encryption mode _________________

User name for logging in to the SMTP _________________

server

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Parameter Value

Login password _________________

Recipient's email address _________________

a: SMTP is short for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. You are advised to deploy
only one SMTP server on a host. Otherwise, you may not receive email
notification due to port conflict.

Table 3-19 Phone number of the SMS service center

Parameter Value

SMSa Service Center Number _________________

a: SMS is short for Short Messaging Service.

3.1.3.3 User Account Planning

OceanStor Dorado storage systems have defined management accounts and
internal accounts with different configuration and maintenance permissions. For
details about these accounts, see OceanStor Dorado Account List.

3.1.3.4 Compatibility Solution Planning

Before installing a storage system, plan a compatibility solution to ensure that the
storage system can be smoothly installed and configured.
The compatibility solution must contain required compatibility information,
including server models, operating systems, HBA models and quantity,
multipathing versions, switch models and versions, cluster software, and backup
software. You can use Huawei Storage Interoperability Navigator to query
detailed compatibility information.

3.2 Preparing for Installation

Before installing the storage system, check the installation environment, prepare
tools and materials, and unpack the goods. Sufficient preparations ensure a safe
and proper installation process.

3.2.1 Checking Tools and Auxiliary Materials

Before installing the storage system, ensure that necessary installation support
materials including auxiliary tools, meters, and documents are available. This helps
ensure a correct and smooth installation.

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Installation Tools
Common tools include screwdrivers, diagonal pliers, ESD clothing, gloves, and
wrist strap. For details, see A.1 Installation Tools.

Installation Meters
Table 3-20 lists the required meter.

Table 3-20 Meters

Name Appearance Function

Multimeter Measures the

insulation of a bay,
connection of a cable,
and electric
performance
specifications of a
device, such as
voltage, current, and
resistance.

Software Tools
Table 3-21 lists the required software.

Table 3-21 Software Tools

SSH tool Enables login to a This document uses PuTTY as an

storage system and example. You can download PuTTY from
transfers files the chiark website. To ensure successful
between the login to the storage system, you are
maintenance advised to use PuTTY of the latest
terminal and the version.
storage system.

SmartKit Implements Log in to https://support.huawei.com/

expansion of enterprise (for enterprise users) or
controllers and site https://support.huawei.com (for carrier
survey. users), search for SmartKit, and
download the software and documents
of the mapping version.

Documents
The required documents include:
● Contract/agreement, device configuration list, equipment room design, and
construction blueprint (customer-supplied).

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● Installation guide and other documents specific to your product model, which
are listed in Table 3-22.

Table 3-22 Product documents

Document Description

Product Description Helps you understand the hardware structure,

product specifications, and installation
environment requirements in the preparation
phase.

Security Configuration Helps you configure security policies.

Guide
Administrator Guide Helps you configure access permissions.

Disk Encryption User Guide Helps you configure the key management
server.

Initialization Guide Helps you initialize the storage system.

General Cable Operation Describes how to prepare and route cables,

Guide and attach labels according to specifications.

3.2.2 Checking the Installation Environment

Check the installation environment to ensure successful installation and proper
running of devices.

Quick Check on the Installation Environment

Ensure that the installation environment meets the requirements listed in Table
A-4.

In addition, make sure that the following special requirements, if any, are met:

● Doors, passageways, and elevators are of adequate dimensions to allow

passage of cabinets.
● The qualification certificate of the installation company has been submitted
to the property management entity in charge of the installation site.
● The delivery time and installation time, for example, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m, has been confirmed.

NOTICE

● Be careful not to bump into doors, walls, or shelves during transportation,

relocation, or installation of storage devices.
● Do not touch the components or uncoated metal surface of any unit with dirty
gloves.

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Environmental Requirements
Environmental requirements include temperature, humidity, altitude, vibration,
shock, particle contaminants, corrosive airborne contaminants, heat dissipation,
and noise. For details, see "Environmental Requirements" in the Product
Description specific to your product model.

Power Requirements
Guidelines for configuring power supplies for the storage system are as follows:

● Huawei technical support engineers discuss with customers about how to

verify redundancy in bays' AC power supplies. If no redundant power supply
exists, data may be unavailable or lost.
● Before connecting power supplies to the storage system, customers must
configure power supplies for the data center.
● The equipment room is equipped with a standby generator.
● In AC scenarios, each power distribution unit (PDU) in the bay is connected to
an independent external power supply. In a scenario where two PDUs exist,
two power supplies are required.
● At least one of the two power input lines is connected to an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS).
● The power cables and connectors connected to the bays must be installed and
deployed by professional personnel to ensure that the power system passes
the tests and conforms to local electrical safety specifications.
● Customers' electrical engineers or facility representatives must verify that the
voltages of the bays meet the voltage requirements of the storage system.

Fire Suppression Requirements

To secure an equipment room, ensure that the equipment room has a powerful
fire suppression system.

A fire suppression system should be prepared by the customer. The customer must
consult the insurance underwriter, local fire marshal, and building inspectors to
select a fire suppression system of correct level of coverage and protection.

Because a fire suppression system must comply with local laws and regulations
that vary with countries and regions, Huawei does not participate in the design
and deployment of the customer's fire suppression system. Therefore, Huawei
shares no responsibility for device damage and personal injuries caused by a fire
suppression system failure.

3.2.3 Unpacking and Checking Goods

After the project is started, project supervisors and customer representatives
unpack goods together and check whether they are intact and their quantities are
correct.

Prerequisites
● The goods have been delivered to the site.

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● Both project supervisors and customer representatives are present at the site.

Context
1. The bag containing the Packing List is attached to the surface of the carton.
2. Check whether the goods are consistent with those stated in the Packing List.
– If short shipment of goods is stated in the Packing List, contact the local
Huawei office for subsequent handling. The project supervisors and
customer representatives sign the Packing List.
– If short, wrong, or excessive shipment of goods occurs or goods are
damaged, the project supervisors and the customer representatives sign
the Memo for Unpacking and Checking Goods and Packing List.
Meanwhile, the project supervisors fill in the Goods Feedback Sheet,
submit it to the local Huawei office within three days, and keep the
problematic goods (including internal and external packages) for later
investigation.
– If goods are confirmed intact, the project supervisors and customer
representatives sign the Packing List to confirm that no defective goods
exist. Then the customers take over the goods.

Procedure
Step 1 Check goods according to the Packing List before unpacking them.
NOTE

Before unpacking goods, take out the Packing List from its bag and check the goods
according to the list.

After a project is started, the project supervisors and the customer representatives
should check the items listed in Table 3-23 before unpacking goods.

Table 3-23 Checklist before unpacking goods

No. Check Item

1 Check whether the exterior of a carton is intact and the carton is not
soaked.

2 Check whether the delivery destination is the actual installation site.

3 Check whether the number of goods matches that stated in the Packing
List.

Step 2 Based on the check result, handle the goods as follows:

● If the number of goods is consistent with that in the Packing List and the
appearance of the carton is intact, go to Step 3.
● If the number of goods is inconsistent with that in the Packing List or the
carton is seriously damaged or soaked, stop unpacking, find out the cause,
and report to the local office.

Step 3 Unpack the goods.

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Follow the standard unpacking procedure printed on the packing case to prevent
damage to devices.

NOTICE

● During device transportation, avoid a collision with other objects such as doors,
walls, or shelves.
● During device transportation, do not touch the components or uncoated metal
surface of any unit with dirty ESD gloves.
● Clear the foam and lining boards from the installation site to protect signal
cables and circuit boards.
● Wear ESD gloves when removing ESD bags and touching devices.
● If a device is soaked or rusted, immediately stop unpacking it, find out the
cause, and report to the local office.

For details about unpacking a device, see the unpacking diagram attached to the
packing case.
Step 4 Check each packing case according to the Packing List and ensure that
components are complete.
Step 5 Check each component's package for any obvious damage.
Step 6 Unpack components and check each component for any loss or damage.
● Appearance: tidy without scratches, loose part, or damage
● Silkscreen: clear and intact
● Connector: securely connected
● Quantity: consistent with that specified in the Packing List
NOTE

If any component is lost or damaged, notify the local office immediately.

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4 Hardware Installation

Follow the correct sequence for deploying hardware:

1. Install storage devices.
2. Connect cables.
3. Check the installation.
4. Power on the storage devices.
5. Install front panels.
4.1 Installation Process
4.2 Installing Storage Devices
4.3 Connecting Cables
4.4 Checking the Installation
4.5 Powering On Devices
4.6 Installing Front Panels

4.1 Installation Process

Before installing a storage system, familiarize yourself with the installation
process.
Figure 4-1 shows the installation process.

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Figure 4-1 Installation process

Start

Prepare for installation

(Optional) Multiple
Dual controllers
controllers
Dual or multiple
controllers?

Install storage devices Install storage devices

Connect cables Connect cables

Check the installation Check the installation

Power on storage devices Power on storage devices

Install front panels Install front panels

Deploy a multi-controller
storage system

Initialize the storage system

Build the remote

maintenance environment

Install application server

software

Mandatory

End Optional

4.2 Installing Storage Devices

The cabinet where a storage device is to be installed must meet specific
requirements. Before installing the storage device, ensure that the cabinet has
sufficient space. For details, see 3.1.2.1 Cabinet Space Planning.

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NOTE

If you are installing a storage device in a third-party cabinet, check the cabinet first to
ensure that it meets the installation conditions. For details, see A.5 Checking a Third-Party
Cabinet.

4.2.1 Accessing the Hardware Installation Multimedia

The hardware installation multimedia presents to you the installation procedure in
a vivid way. To access the installation multimedia, perform the following steps:

1. Log in to https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/.
2. In the Product Support area on the home page, click Flash Storage in Data
Storage.
3. Click the desired product model.
4. Click the Video tab, and then select Installation & Upgrade in Scenario.
5. Click the hardware installation multimedia, and select the desired operation
video from Contents, as shown in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2 Selecting an operation video

4.2.2 (Optional) Installing Cabinets

A cabinet must be installed before you install storage devices. If a cabinet has
already been installed, skip this section.

4.2.2.1 Installing the FR42612L Cabinet

The procedure for installing cabinets on concrete floors is the same as that on ESD
floors. The installation involves positioning, leveling, (optional) combining, and
(optional) securing cabinets.

NOTE

For details about the FR42612L cabinet, see A.3 Introduction to the FR42612L Cabinet.

Prerequisites
The following tools are ready:

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● Multimeter
● Flat-head screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, and adjustable wrench
● Measuring tape, marker, powder marker, level, right angle, protective gloves
● Ladder
● M6 screw
● Floating nut mounting bar

Meters and other dedicated tools have been checked and calibrated.

Procedure
Step 1 Check the installation environment and materials. Verify that:
1. The device types and quantity are the same as those in the packing list.
2. The cabinet appearance is in good condition and free of collision and scratch.
3. The area, height, and ground bearing capacity of the installation position
meet the requirements.

Step 2 Determine and outline the installation position.

1. Check the engineering drawings to determine the position for installing the
cabinet. Align the measuring tape with the upper edge of the installation
position, and mark the upper edge by using a marker.
2. Use the powder marker to outline the position for installing the cabinet.
Figure 4-3 shows the outline for installing a single cabinet.

Figure 4-3 Outline for installing a single cabinet

Figure 4-4 shows the outline of the positions for installing combined cabinets.

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Figure 4-4 Outline for installing combined cabinets

Step 3 Roll the cabinet on its castors to the installation position.

1. Roll the cabinet to the outlined installation position.
2. Align the cabinet edges with the outlined lines by using a right angle ruler, as
shown in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5 Placing a cabinet

NOTE

Ensure that the left or right edge of the cabinet and the outer edge of the rear door are
aligned with the lines on the floor when positioning the cabinet.

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Step 4 Secure the cabinet on the floor using its leveling feet.
1. Open the front and rear doors. See (1) in Figure 4-6.
2. Rotate the four leveling feet clockwise by using a Phillips screwdriver to lower
the leveling feet. See (2) in Figure 4-6.
3. Rotate the M12 bolts at the bottom of the leveling feet clockwise by using an
adjustable wrench to ensure that the leveling feet contact the floor and the
castors hang in the air. See (3) in Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6 Securing a cabinet

NOTE

– Spin the castors by using a Phillips screwdriver. If the castors rotate freely, they are
hanging in the air.
– H indicates the height from the cabinet top to the floor. The value of H ranges
from 1995 mm to 2005 mm. The height of the support feet is adjustable.
4. Make sure that the heights measured from the front, rear, right, and left of
the cabinet are the same.
Step 5 Adjust the levelness and verticality of a cabinet by raising or lowering its leveling
feet.
1. Use a level and plumb line to check the levelness and verticality respectively,
as shown in Figure 4-7.
2. If the cabinet is not level, use an adjustable wrench to raise or lower the
leveling feet.

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Figure 4-7 Leveling a cabinet

NOTE

● Check the levelness in the front and at the rear of the cabinet.
● To check levelness, lay a level. If the bubble is in the middle of the level when it is static,
the cabinet is level.
● The height of a leveling foot is adjustable from 0 to 10 mm.

Step 6 (Optional) After securing and leveling two or more adjacent cabinets, combine the
cabinets.
1. Remove the screws from the connection plates on the front and rear doors
using a Phillips screwdriver. See (1) in Figure 4-8.
NOTE

– The cabinet in the middle provides four connection points on the front and rear
doors respectively.
– The cabinet on the leftmost or rightmost side provides two connection points on
the front and rear doors respectively.
– Ensure that the vertical deviation and the distance between cabinets are not
greater than 3 mm after the cabinets are combined.
2. Pass the connection plate through the gap on the cabinet door and secure it
using the removed screws. See (2) in Figure 4-8.

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Figure 4-8 Combining adjacent cabinets

3. Check that the cabinets are properly combined. See (3) in Figure 4-8.

Step 7 Install PDUs.

Power distribution units (PDUs) provide power for components in a cabinet. Install
the PDUs vertically on the PDU installation plates on both sides at the back of the
cabinet.

1. Fit the upper and lower round tabs on the PDU rear panel into pear-shaped
holes on the PDU installation plate and push them downwards to lock the
PDU.

Figure 4-9 Installing a PDU

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NOTE

It is recommended that two persons collaborate to install the PDU so that PDU tabs
can be easily oriented to the installation holes.
2. Use the Phillips screwdriver and M6 screws to fix the PDU.
3. Repeat Step 7.1 and Step 7.2 to install a PDU on the other side of the
cabinet.
Step 8 Install PGND cables and power cables for the cabinet.
For details on how to install the PGND cables and power cables for the FR42612L
cabinet, see 4.2.2.2 Installing PGND Cables and Power Cables.
Step 9 (Optional) Remove filler panels.
If the cabinet has filler panels, remove them before installing devices. If the
cabinet does not have filler panels, skip this step.
1. Use a M6 Phillips screwdriver to remove M6 screws from the filler panel.
2. Remove the filler panel from the cabinet.
3. Use a floating nut mounting bar to remove floating nuts.

CAUTION

If no floating nut mounting bar is available, a flat-head screwdriver can be

used instead. When using a flat-head screwdriver to remove floating nuts, do
not exert excessive force to prevent personal injury or damage to storage
devices.

a. Use the floating nut mounting bar to pull one foot of the floating nut
downward, and then take the floating nut out, as shown in Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10 Removing a floating nut

b. Repeat Step 9.3.a to remove other floating nuts.

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4.2.2.2 Installing PGND Cables and Power Cables

Install PGND cables and power cables to carry power for components in cabinets.

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Prerequisites
● Cabinets have been installed.
● The power switches of output terminals on the power distribution cabinet
(PDC) are set to OFF.
● All circuit breakers on the cabinet PDUs are set to OFF.
● Required materials are available, including power cables, PGND cables, cable
ties, wax strings, and PVC insulation tapes.
● Required tools are available, including the diagonal pliers, cable cutter, Phillips
screwdriver, multimeter, and ladder.

Context
PDU connectors are the IEC60309-32A-compliant standard plug and socket, as
shown in Figure 4-11. The connector close to the PDU is a male plug, which has
been connected to the PDU power cable before delivery. The connector close to a
PDC is a female socket. On the installation site, you must connect the AC power
cable of the PDC to the female socket and then connect the male plug to the
female socket.

Figure 4-11 PDU connectors

Procedure
Step 1 Route PGND cables and power cables.
1. Read Site Survey Report to determine the cabling mode, route, and length of
PGND cables and power cables.
NOTE

A cabinet supports both overhead and underfloor cabling. This section uses overhead
cabling as an example to describe how to route cables.
2. Use a cable cutter to cut off a cable of a proper length, as shown in Figure
4-12.

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Figure 4-12 Cutting a cable

3. Attach temporary labels to both ends of the cable for identification.

The content on temporary labels can be either customized or be the same as
that on engineering labels.
4. Route PGND cables and power cables neatly along a cable tray, and keep
them a proper distance from terminals to which they are to be connected.
Step 2 Install terminals for PGND cables and power cables.
NOTE

For details on how to prepare terminals for PGND cables and power cables, see "Preparing
Cables and Connectors" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

Step 3 Install PGND cables.

1. On the ground bar of a PDC, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove screws from
ground terminals. Then, fix PGND cables, as shown in Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13 Fixing PGND cables on the ground bar

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NOTE

The tightening torque must match the OT terminal specifications.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unfasten the ground terminal screw on the top or
bottom of the cabinet mounting bar and fix the other end of the PGND cable
to the ground terminal.
– In overhead cabling, fix the other end of the PGND cable to the ground
terminal on the top of the cabinet mounting bar.
– In underfloor cabling, fix the other end of the PGND cable to the ground
terminal on the bottom of the cabinet mounting bar.
Step 4 Lift the cabinet top cover to an angle of approximately 30 degrees and take out
the PDU connectors.

NOTICE

It is recommended that two persons collaborate to perform this operation.

1. Pull the positioning pins on the top cover of the rear cabinet door slightly and
push the cabinet cover upwards to an angle of approximately 30 degrees. See
(1) in Figure 4-14.
2. Lead the two PDU connectors out of the two cable outlets on the cabinet
cover. See (2) in Figure 4-14.
3. Restore the cabinet cover.

Figure 4-14 Taking out PDU connectors

Step 5 Connect a power cable to the PDU female socket.

DANGER

To prevent fatal personal injury, ensure that the power switch of the PDC that
supplies power to the cabinet is off.

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1. Separate the male plug from the female socket. See (1) in Figure 4-15.
2. Unlock the buckle in the middle of the female socket and disassemble the
female socket by spinning it counterclockwise. See (2) in Figure 4-15.
3. Route the power cable through the PDU female socket. Connect the live line
(brown), ground line (yellow-green), and neutral line (blue) respectively to

the L/+ jack, jack, and unidentified jack of the female socket. Use a
Phillips screwdriver to fasten the screws on the female socket to secure those
lines. See (3) in Figure 4-15.
4. Assemble the two parts of the female socket and insert the male plug to the
female socket. See (4) in Figure 4-15.

Figure 4-15 Connecting a power cable to the PDU female socket

Step 6 Connect the other end of the power cable to the wiring terminals of the
uninterruptible power system (UPS) or AC PDC, as shown in Figure 4-16.

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Figure 4-16 Connecting power cables to a PDC

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4.2.3 (Optional) Installing Adjustable Guide Rails and U-

shaped Brackets
After installing a cabinet, install adjustable guide rails for bearing storage devices.
Adjustable guide rails are used to support storage devices in the cabinets of
varying depths. If adjustable guide rails have been installed in the cabinet before
delivery and U-shaped brackets are not needed, skip this section.

NOTE

● When storage devices are installed in third-party cabinets, adjustable guide rails are not
included in the accessories of the storage devices by default. You must purchase them
separately when placing POs if needed.
● If U-shaped brackets are required, install them with adjustable guide rails together.
There are three types of U-shaped brackets (25 mm, 50 mm, and 75 mm), and a pair of
each type is provided in the auxiliary material package. You do not need to purchase
them separately. Use the measuring scale in the auxiliary material package to determine
the type of U-shaped bracket for your storage device. Follow the instructions on the
measuring scale. For more information about the U-shaped brackets, see U-shaped
brackets.

Prerequisites
● You have planned the positions of the controller and disk enclosures in the
cabinet.
● The following installation tools and materials are ready:
– 2 U installation template (available in the accessory box)
– Marker

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– Phillips screwdriver (M3 to M6)

– M6 screws
– Square-hole positioning pins (for square-hole mounting bars)
– Round-hole positioning pins (for round-hole mounting bars)
– U-shaped brackets

CAUTION

● Storage devices must be installed on adjustable guide rails. Stacking devices

may damage them.
● The adjustable guide rails must be installed horizontally.

NOTE

To ensure that an adjustable guide rail can be installed horizontally, it is recommended that
you mark both front and rear columns where the adjustable guide rail is to be secured
before installation.

Context
● If possible, start the installation from the bottom-most allowed space in your
cabinet.
● A pair of adjustable guide rails must be installed for each storage device.
● The adjustable guide rails can be extended from 600 mm to 900 mm.
● The square-hole positioning pins have been installed on the adjustable guide
rails before delivery. If the installation holes for the screws are round, change
the square-hole positioning pins to round-hole positioning pins before
installing the adjustable guide rails.
NOTE

You can find round-hole positioning pins in the accessory bag delivered with the devices.

The following is a recommended method for installing adjustable guide rails

(using square-hole positioning pins as an example).

Procedure
Step 1 Locate the installation positions.
Align the bottom of the installation template with the integer U scale mark on the
mounting bars of the cabinet, as shown in Figure 4-17. Then use a marker to
mark the positions of the screw holes where the devices will be fastened on the
mounting bars.

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Figure 4-17 Locating the installation position of a 2 U device

NOTE

Each three square holes correspond to 1 U height. Each 1 U height is lined out with a scale
mark. If no 1 U scale mark is lined out on the front and rear columns of the cabinet, line
out scale marks to facilitate locating installation positions.

Step 2 Install the adjustable guide rails (using square-hole positioning pins as an
example).
● Without U-shaped brackets
a. On the front of the cabinet, align the bottom edge of the adjustable
guide rail with the U scale on the front mounting bar, and fully insert the
front positioning pin into the square hole.
b. Extend the adjustable guide rail and insert the rear positioning pins into
the square holes on the rear mounting bar.
c. Secure the adjustable guide rails with M6 screws, as shown in Figure
4-18.

NOTICE

When securing an adjustable guide rail, attach one M6 screw to the

specified position at the front side of the rail, as shown in Figure 4-18.
Using extra M6 screws or attaching the screw to other positions will
cause collision with the device, resulting in device damage.

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Figure 4-18 Securing the adjustable guide rails for a 2 U device

● With U-shaped brackets

a. On the front of the cabinet, align the bottom edge of the adjustable
guide rail with the U scale on the front mounting bar, and fully insert the
front positioning pin into the square hole.
b. Extend the adjustable guide rail and insert the rear positioning pins into
the square holes on the rear mounting bar.
c. Align the U-shaped brackets with the adjustable guide rails, and then use
M6 screws to secure the U-shaped brackets and the adjustable guide
rails, as shown in Figure 4-19.

Figure 4-19 Securing the U-shaped brackets and adjustable guide rails

d. (Optional) Install floating nuts on the U-shaped brackets.

NOTE

Floating nuts have been installed on U-shaped brackets before delivery. If no

floating nuts have been installed, install a floating nut into the third hole on each
U-shaped bracket.

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Insert and clamp one foot of the floating nut into the square hole. Pull
the other foot of the floating nut by using the floating nut mounting bar
to clamp it in the square hole, as shown in Figure 4-20.

Figure 4-20 Installing a floating nut

CAUTION

If no floating nut mounting bar is available, a flat-head screwdriver can

be used instead. When using a flat-head screwdriver to install floating
nuts, do not exert excessive force to prevent personal injury or damage to
storage devices.

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Follow-up Procedure
After the U-shaped brackets are fixed to the front mounting bar and the floating
nuts are installed, install the storage device onto the U-shaped brackets, as shown
in Figure 4-21 and Figure 4-22.

Figure 4-21 U-shaped bracket and adjustable guide rail

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Figure 4-22 Securing the storage device onto the U-shaped bracket

U-shaped brackets can be stacked. When stacking the U-shaped brackets, comply
with the following rules:
● Stack two U-shaped brackets at most on each side.
● Install the wide U-shaped bracket onto the adjustable guide rail and stack the
other on it.
● Install floating nuts in the first and fifth holes to connect two U-shaped
brackets.
Figure 4-23 shows how to stack two U-shaped brackets.

Figure 4-23 Stacking two U-shaped brackets on the adjustable guide rail

4.2.4 Installing Enclosures

This section describes how to slide and secure controller and disk enclosures into
the cabinet, and then check the installation. If disks and interface modules have
not been installed in the storage devices, install them in the correct slots after
checking the installation.

Prerequisites
● The adjustable guide rails have been properly installed.
● The following installation tools and materials are ready:
– Phillips screwdriver (M3 to M6)
– ESD gloves
– ESD clothes
– ESD wrist strap

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Precautions

CAUTION

● To avoid personal injury or device damage, arrange for at least three persons to
carry and install an enclosure.
● If you remove disks to facilitate the movement and installation of the device,
record the mapping between each disk and its slot in advance, so you can
easily insert each disk back to its correct slot.
● Storage devices must be installed on adjustable guide rails. Stacking devices
may damage them.

Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothes.
Step 2 Remove the protective cover of the controller enclosure.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four M3 screws on the left of the
protective cover for the controller enclosure, as shown in Figure 4-24.

Figure 4-24 Removing the protective cover of the controller enclosure

2. Repeat Step 2.1 to remove the four M3 screws on the right of the protective
cover, and place the removed M3 screws and protective cover into an ESD
bag.
Step 3 Slide the controller enclosure or disk enclosure into the cabinet and tighten the
captive screws to secure it to the cabinet, as shown in Figure 4-25.

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Figure 4-25 Installing an enclosure

Step 4 (Optional) If disks have not been installed, install the disks into empty slots in
sequence and then close the disk handles, as shown in Figure 4-26.

Figure 4-26 Installing a disk (using a 2.5-inch disk as an example)

NOTICE

● Before installing a disk, fully open its handle to ensure proper installation.
● Insert the disk module into the slot by pushing the middle area of the disk
module (as shown in arrow 1 in Figure 4-26) to ensure that the disk module is
properly inserted into its position.
● U.2 and palm-sized NVMe SCM drives are supported in 6.1.0 and later versions.
– U.2 SCM drives can be installed only in slots 21 to 24 on a 2 U 25-slot
controller enclosure.
– Palm-sized NVMe SCM drives can be installed in any slots on a 2 U 36-slot
controller enclosure and each enclosure supports a maximum of eight
NVMe SCM drives.
You are advised to install SCM drives in descending order of slot numbers.
Drives of the same type must be installed in sequence.

Step 5 (Optional) If interface modules have not been installed, install them according to
the plan. Figure 4-27 shows how to install an interface module.

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Figure 4-27 Installing an interface module

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Follow-up Procedure
If there are vacant disk slots after all disks have been installed, install filler panels
into the vacant slots for proper heat dissipation.

4.2.5 (Optional) Installing a Data Switch

This section describes how to install switches when a storage system is configured
with two or more controllers and uses switches for networking. If data switches
are not used for multi-controller networking, skip this section.

The procedure for installing a switch includes installing front mounting ears, rear
mounting ears, and slide rails for rear mounting ears, pushing the switch into the
cabinet, and fixing the switch. This section describes how to install a data switch.
For enterprise users, log in to https://support.huawei.com/enterprise. For
operator users, log in to https://support.huawei.com. After the login, enter the
switch model in the search box, and click the associated path to enter the product
page. Search for and download the product documentation of the corresponding
switch. Install the switch by referring to the installation section in the
documentation.

Prerequisites
The following installation tools and materials are ready:

● Phillips screwdriver (M3 to M6)

● M4 screws
● M6 screws
● Floating nuts
● Front mounting ears (two)
● Rear mounting brackets (Two pairs of rear mounting brackets are delivered
with each switch. Select an appropriate pair according to the installation
scenario of the switch.)

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● Rear mounting bracket guide rails (Two pairs of rear mounting bracket guide
rails are delivered with each switch. Select an appropriate pair according to
the installation scenario of the switch.)
● ESD wrist strap
● ESD gloves
● ESD clothing
● ESD bag
● ESD table

Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothing.

Step 2 Take the data switch out of its ESD bag and place it on the ESD table.

Step 3 Install ground cables and mounting ears on the data switch to be installed. Figure
4-28 shows an example.
1. Use the Phillips screwdriver to install the ground cable on the side panel of
the data switch.
2. Use the Phillips screwdriver to install mounting ears on the left and right
panels of the data switch.

Figure 4-28 Installing the ground cable and mounting ears

Step 4 Install the floating nut to the mounting bar of the cabinet.
1. Install four floating nuts on the front mounting bar, two on each side.
2. Install four floating nuts on the rear mounting bar, two on each side.

Step 5 Install the data switch to the cabinet, Figure 4-29 shows an example.
1. Push the data switch into the cabinet.
2. Use M6 screws to fix the data switch on the cabinet.
3. Verify that the data switch is horizontally installed and firmly secured.

NOTE

To facilitate future maintenance, attach labels to data switches 0 and 1 to distinguish them
after the networking is complete.

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Figure 4-29 Installing a data switch

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4.2.6 (Optional) Installing Filler Panels

Cover the vacant slots in the cabinet with filler panels to ensure good ventilation
and a neat appearance.

Prerequisites
● Floating nuts have been properly installed on the mounting bars.
● The following installation tools are ready:
– M6 screws
– Phillips screwdriver (M3 to M6)

Procedure
Step 1 Install the filler panel on the cabinet with M6 screws, as shown in Figure 4-30.

Figure 4-30 Install the filler panel on the cabinet

Step 2 Check that all filler panels are installed.

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4.3 Connecting Cables

Storage devices involve ground cables, power cables, network cables, optical
fibers, mini SAS HD electrical/optical cables, RDMA cables, and serial cables.

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NOTE

If the operation space is limited, you can use a fiber extractor to remove and insert LC
optical fibers, pluggable optical modules, and unshielded network cables. For details, see
A.7 Replacing an Optical Fiber, Optical Module, Electrical Module, or Network Cable
Using a Fiber Extractor.

4.3.1 Connecting Ground Cables (Applicable to 6.1.2 and

Later)
The storage system supports DC power supply in 6.1.2 and later versions. Devices
installed in the cabinet should be grounded to prevent damage caused by ESD or
unexpected creepage.

Prerequisites
The following installation tools and materials have been prepared:
● Ground cable
● Phillips screwdriver (M3 to M6)
● M5 screw
● Diagonal pliers

Context
● If AC power is supplied, you do not need to ground the devices; if DC power is
supplied, you must ground the devices.
● Figure 4-31, Figure 4-32, and Figure 4-33 show the ground screw holes of a
controller enclosure and disk enclosure respectively.

Figure 4-31 Ground screw holes on a controller enclosure

Figure 4-32 Ground screw holes on a SAS disk enclosure

Figure 4-33 Ground screw holes on a smart disk enclosure

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Procedure
Step 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground screw next to the power module.

Step 2 Fasten one OT terminal of the ground cable to the ground screw hole on the
device using a ground screw, as shown in Figure 4-36, Figure 4-34, and Figure
4-35.

Figure 4-34 Connecting a ground cable (for a SAS disk enclosure)

Figure 4-35 Connecting a ground cable (for a smart disk enclosure)

Figure 4-36 Connecting a ground cable (for a controller enclosure)

Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to connect the other OT terminals of the ground cables
to the ground terminals on the cabinet.

Step 4 Route ground cables.

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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4.3.2 Connecting Disk Enclosures

Connecting disk enclosures to the controller enclosure expands the storage space.
Before connecting disk enclosures, read and comply with the rules in 3.1.2.3 Disk
Enclosure Connection Planning.

Prerequisites
● The disk enclosure connection plan has been worked out.
● The following installation tools and materials have been prepared:
– Disk enclosure expansion cables (mini SAS HD or RDMA cables)
– Diagonal pliers
– Cable ties

Procedure
Step 1 Attach labels to disk enclosure expansion cables.
1. Prepare the cables for connecting controller enclosures to disk enclosures.
Cables shipped with the device have been coiled. Uncoil the cables based on
site requirements to prevent unnecessary cable arrangement and binding.
2. Prepare labels for guiding cable connections based on the disk enclosure
connection plan.
The label for connection between a 2 U controller enclosure and a disk
enclosure is CTEx-A/Bx-Px TO DAExxx-A/B-Px, and that for connection
between two disk enclosures is DAExxx-A/B-Px TO DAExxx-A/B-Px. The
following table explains the label.

Table 4-1 Label naming rules

Item Description Example Description

CTEx Controller enclosure ID CTE0 Controller enclosure 0

A/Bx Slot ID of the A or B1 Onboard expansion

expansion module on module on controller A,
controller A or or expansion module in
controller B of the 2 U slot IOM 1 on controller
controller enclosure. If B
an onboard expansion
module is used, x is not
needed.

DAExxx Disk enclosure ID DAE000 Disk enclosure 0

Px Port ID on the P0 Port P0 on the

expansion module expansion module

For example: CTE0-A-P0 TO DAE000-A-P0 indicates that one end of the cable
connects to port P0 on the onboard expansion module of controller A in a 2 U
controller enclosure (ID: 0), and the other end connects to port P0 on

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expansion module A in disk enclosure 0. CTE0-B1-P0 TO DAE000-B-P0

indicates that one end of the cable connects to port P0 on the expansion
module in slot IOM 1 of controller B in a 2 U controller enclosure (ID: 0), and
the other end connects to port P0 on expansion module B in disk enclosure 0.
Figure 4-37 shows an example of filling in a label.

Figure 4-37 Example of filling in a label

3. Attach a pair of labels to both ends of a cable. For details on how to attach a
label, see "Engineering Label Specifications for Cables" in the General Cable
Operation Guide.
Step 2 Connect disk enclosures following the connection plan, as shown in Figure 4-38,
Figure 4-39, and Figure 4-40.

Figure 4-38 Connecting the mini SAS HD cable

Figure 4-39 Connecting the RDMA electrical cable

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Figure 4-40 Connecting the RDMA optical cable

Step 3 Adjust the length of the cables by wrapping them into circles according to the
distance away from the cabinet, and use a cable tie to bind them and use
diagonal pliers to trim off the excess of cable ties, as shown in Figure 4-41.
NOTE

After cables are connected, fix extra cables onto the cable tray at the rear of the cabinet by
using fiber binding tapes.

Figure 4-41 Routing and binding cables

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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4.3.3 Connecting a Controller Enclosure to an Application

Server
Connect front-end ports on a controller enclosure to ports on an application server
to establish service channels for communication between the storage system and
the application server.

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NOTE

For details about the front-end interface module types supported by each product model
and version, see Specifications Query.

Prerequisites
● You have developed a plan for connection between the controller enclosure
and the application server. For details on how to develop a connection plan,
see 3.1.2.5 Connection Planning Between the Controller Enclosure and the
Application Server.
● The ports on the storage device are set to the autonegotiation mode. To keep
a smooth link, the rates of the ports on the storage device and the application
server (or the switch) must be consistent. If the rates are inconsistent,
perform the following:
– Set the rate of the storage front-end port. See "Modifying an Ethernet
Port" and "Modifying an FC Port" in OceanStor Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x &
V700R001 Basic Storage Service Configuration Guide for Block.
– To set the rate of the ports on the application server (or the switch), see
the documents of the application server (or the switch).
● The following installation tools and materials are ready: network cables, cable
ties, diagonal pliers, electrical modules, optical modules, optical fibers, and
binding straps for optical fibers (select the tools and materials based on the
actual networking plan).

NOTICE

If GE electrical ports on a GE electrical interface module or network ports on

an application server (or a switch) are not in autonegotiation mode, you must
use crossover cables to connect the controller enclosure to the application
server (or switch). Otherwise, the controller enclosure may fail to
communicate with the application server (or switch).

Connecting GE/10GE Electrical Interface Modules

Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothes.
Step 2 Connect one end of a network cable to a GE/10GE electrical port.
For the GE electrical interface module, connect the network cable directly to the
electrical port on the interface module. For the 10GE electrical interface module,
you must first install an electrical module (see Figure 4-42) and then connect the
network cable.

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Figure 4-42 Installing an electrical module

Step 3 Set up a connection to a network port on the application server.

● Direct connection: Connect the other end of the network cable to a network
port on the application server.
● Switched connection: Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch.
Then connect the switch to the application server using a network cable.

Step 4 Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to connect other GE/10GE electrical ports to the
application server.

Step 5 Route and bind the network cables.

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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Connecting 8/16/32/64 Gbit/s FC, 10GE/25GE, and RoCE Interface Modules

DANGER

When installing an optical fiber, do not look into the optical port without eye
protection.

Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothes.

Step 2 (Optional) Install optical modules in the ports on the interface modules of the
storage system.
NOTE

If optical modules have already been installed, go to Step 3.

1. Remove the protective cap from the optical module. See (1) in Figure 4-43.
2. Insert the optical module into the port on the interface module. See (2) in
Figure 4-43.

NOTE

Insert the optical module horizontally to prevent damaging the module.

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Figure 4-43 Inserting an optical module

Step 3 Remove the protective cap from the optical fiber connector. See (1) in Figure
4-44.

NOTICE

Precautions about connecting optical fibers are as follows:

● An optical module is electrostatic sensitive and must be placed in an ESD-
resistant and dust-proof environment during transportation, storage, and use.
● When connecting cables, select proper cables according to site requirements
and label information.
● An optical fiber connector must be kept clean and free from scratches.
● Cover optical fibers and optical modules that are not in use with protective
caps.
● The bend radius of an optical fiber must be larger than 5 cm.

Step 4 Connect one end of the optical fiber to the port on the interface module. See (2)
in Figure 4-44.
NOTE

Insert the optical fiber connector until it clicks into place.

Figure 4-44 Connecting an optical fiber

Step 5 Set up a connection to the application server.

● Direct connection: Connect the other end of the optical fiber to a network
port on the application server.
● Switched connection: Connect the other end of the optical fiber to a switch.
Then connect the switch to the application server.

Step 6 Repeat Step 2 to Step 5 to connect other front-end ports to the application server.

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Step 7 Route and bind the optical fibers.

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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Connecting 40GE or 100GE Interface Modules

Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothes.
Step 2 (Optional) Install optical modules in the Ethernet ports on the storage system.
NOTE

If optical modules have already been installed, go to Step 3.

1. Remove the protective cap from the optical module. See (1) in Figure 4-45.
2. Insert the optical module into the Ethernet port. See (2) in Figure 4-45.

NOTE

Insert the optical module horizontally to prevent damaging the module.

Figure 4-45 Inserting an optical module

Step 3 Connect the optical fiber.

1. Remove the protective cap from the optical fiber connector. See (1) in Figure
4-46.
2. Connect one end of the optical fiber to the optical module on the Ethernet
port. See (2) in Figure 4-46.

Figure 4-46 Connecting an optical fiber

Step 4 Set up a connection to an Ethernet port on the application server.

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● Direct connection: Connect the other end of the optical fiber to an Ethernet
port on the application server.
● Switched connection: Connect the other end of the optical fiber to a switch.
Then connect the switch to the application server.
Step 5 Repeat Step 2 to Step 4 to connect other front-end ports to the application server.
Step 6 Route and bind the optical fibers.
NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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4.3.4 Connecting Controller Enclosures (When Two Controller

Enclosures Are Deployed)
This section describes how to connect two controller enclosures through SO 25
Gbit/s RDMA interface modules.

NOTE

Two types of scale-out cables are available for delivery: 25GE AOC cables and 25 Gbit/s
multimode optical modules + optical fibers. The connection methods of the two types of
cables are different and cables should be connected based on the actual cable types.

Prerequisites
● You have developed a plan for connection between multiple controller
enclosures. For details on how to develop a connection plan, see 3.1.2.5
Connection Planning Between the Controller Enclosure and the
Application Server.
● The following installation tools and materials have been prepared:
– RDMA cables
– Diagonal pliers
– Cable ties

Procedure (Applicable to 25GE AOC Cables)

Step 1 Connect controller enclosures following the connection plan, as shown in Figure
4-47.
NOTE

It takes 2 minutes for the storage system to identify a new cable. Do not remove the cable
during this period. If the storage system fails to identify the cable after 2 minutes, verify
that the cable is in good shape and properly connected, and then reinstall the cable.

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Figure 4-47 Connecting RDMA cables

Step 2 Route and bind the RDMA cables.

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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Procedure (Applicable to 25 Gbit/s Multimode Optical Modules + Optical

Fibers)
Step 1 Install the optical module to the port on the SO 25 Gbit/s RDMA interface module.
NOTE

If an optical module has been installed on the port of the interface module of the storage
device, go to Step 2.

1. Remove the protective cap from the optical module. See (1) in Figure 4-48.
2. Insert the optical module into the port on the interface module. See (2) in
Figure 4-48.

NOTE

Insert the optical module horizontally to prevent damaging the module.

Figure 4-48 Inserting an optical module

Step 2 Remove the protective cap from the optical fiber connector. See (1) in Figure
4-49.

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NOTICE

Precautions about connecting optical fibers are as follows:

● An optical module is electrostatic sensitive and must be placed in an ESD-
resistant and dust-proof environment during transportation, storage, and use.
● When connecting cables, select proper cables according to site requirements
and label information.
● An optical fiber connector must be kept clean and free from scratches.
● Cover optical fibers and optical modules that are not in use with protective
caps.
● The bend radius of an optical fiber must be larger than 5 cm.

Step 3 Connect one end of the optical fiber to the port on the interface module. See (2)
in Figure 4-49.
NOTE

● Insert the optical fiber connector until it clicks into place.

● It takes 2 minutes for the storage system to identify a new cable. Do not remove the
cable during this period. If the storage system fails to identify the cable after 2 minutes,
verify that the cable is in good shape and properly connected, and then reinstall the
cable.

Figure 4-49 Connecting an optical fiber

Step 4 Route and bind the RDMA cables.

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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4.3.5 Connecting Management Network Ports to the Network

Connect the management network ports on a controller enclosure to the network
port on a maintenance terminal through a LAN to manage and maintain the
storage system.

NOTE

The management network port, maintenance network port, and serial port of the smart
disk enclosure are reserved and do not need cable connection.

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Prerequisites
The following installation tools and materials are ready:

● Network cable
● Cable tie
● Diagonal pliers

Context
● Each controller has a management network port and a maintenance network
port. In normal cases, the management network port is used to configure and
manage a storage device. The maintenance network port is designed for
special maintenance in emergency.
NOTE

● The default IP addresses of management network ports on controllers A and B are

192.168.128.101 and 192.168.128.102, respectively. The default subnet mask is
255.255.0.0.
● The default IP address of the maintenance network port is 172.31.128.101 or
172.31.128.102, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.0.0.

NOTICE

● Do not connect the management network port and maintenance network

port to the same LAN or switch to prevent network loops.
● If multiple controller enclosures are deployed, you only need to connect
the management network ports of controller enclosure 0 to the
management network. For details, see 3.1.2.4.1 Direct Connection.

● The management network ports and the maintenance terminal must reside
on the same network segment, or reside on different network segments but
are connected by routes. This ensures that the management network ports
and the maintenance terminal can correctly communicate with each other.

Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothes.

Step 2 Prepare network cables used to connect the management network ports on the
controller enclosure to the maintenance terminal, and attach labels to the
network cables. For details on how to prepare labels, see "Engineering Label
Specifications for Cables" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

Step 3 Locate the network cables that are used to connect the management network
ports on the controller enclosure. See Figure 4-50.

Figure 4-50 Locating network cables

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Step 4 Connect the network cables to the management network ports, as shown in
Figure 4-51.

Figure 4-51 Connecting network cables to management network ports

A B

NOTE

Ensure that the management network ports on both management modules are connected
to the LAN.

Step 5 Route and bind the network cables.

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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4.3.6 Connecting a Serial Port to a Maintenance Terminal

A maintenance terminal can be connected to the serial port via a serial cable to
manage and maintain the storage system.

NOTICE

Only serial cables can be inserted into the serial port. Do not insert network cables
into the serial port position.

NOTE

The management network port, maintenance network port, and serial port of the smart
disk enclosure are reserved and do not need cable connection.

Context
There are two types of serial cables: RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable and double RJ-45
serial cable. Choose one according to the type of the serial port on the

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maintenance terminal. Typically, the storage system is connected to a

maintenance terminal through an RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable, as shown in Figure
4-52.

NOTE

If you use an RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable, connect the RJ-45 connector to the storage system
and the DB9 connector to the maintenance terminal.

Figure 4-52 Connecting a serial port to a maintenance terminal

Procedure
Step 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap, ESD gloves, and ESD clothes.
Step 2 Prepare a serial cable used to connect the serial port on the controller enclosure to
the maintenance terminal, and attach a label to the serial cable. For details on
how to prepare labels, see "Preparing Cables and Connectors" in the General
Cable Operation Guide.
Step 3 Connect the RJ-45 end of an RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable to the serial port on the
controller enclosure.
Step 4 Connect the DB9 end of the RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable to the serial port on the
maintenance terminal.

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4.3.7 Connecting Power Cables

This section details the connection methods for both types of power supplies.

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Context
NOTE

● AC devices can only be connected to AC power supplies, and DC devices can only be
connected to DC power supplies.
● Both AC and DC power modules can connect to two power supply routes. To ensure
high availability and avoid unexpected power supply failure caused by external power
supply faults, connect to two separate power supply routes.
● To prevent the power supply failure of a storage device from causing other devices
connected to the circuit breaker to abnormally power off, see Table A-4 for details
about the current specifications for the circuit breaker of external power supplies to
which the storage system is connected.

4.3.7.1 Connecting AC Power Cables

Connect AC power cables of the controller enclosures and disk enclosures of the
storage system.

Prerequisites
The storage system is disconnected from the external power supply.

Context
● Generally, PDUs are divided into groups. Power of each group is determined
by the specifications of protection components configured for each group.
When power cables of storage devices are connected to PDUs, the power of
the devices connected to each group should not exceed the maximum power
of the group, preventing overload caused by excessive power on one PDU
group.
● The AC power module of the storage system supports dual power supplies. To
ensure high availability and avoid unexpected power supply failure caused by
external power supply faults, connect the power cables to two separate power
supplies. In this way, if one power supply fails, the other provides power for
the device to ensure power stability.
● The input AC voltage must range from 100 V to 120 V or 200 V to 240 V.
● To avoid unexpected power loss of storage systems connected to the same
circuit breaker when a storage system has failed, the AC of the circuit breaker
must be no less than 10 A.

Procedure
Step 1 Unpack and take out power cables.
Step 2 Connect the controller enclosure to the power sockets on the cabinet through AC
power cables.
Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to connect disk enclosures to the power sockets on the
cabinet through AC power cables.
Step 4 Check whether the AC power cables of the controller enclosure and disk
enclosures are correctly connected to the AC power supplies.
● Figure 4-53 shows how to connect AC power cables of a controller enclosure.

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Figure 4-53 Connecting AC power cables of a controller enclosure

● Figure 4-54 and Figure 4-55 show how to connect AC power cables of disk
enclosures.

Figure 4-54 Connecting AC power cables of a SAS disk enclosure

Figure 4-55 Connecting AC power cables of a smart disk enclosure

Step 5 Secure AC power cables.

● For SAS disk enclosures, secure AC power cables with retention clips.
a. Open the locker of the retention clip (see a of step 1 in Figure 4-56), and
slide the retention clip to the connection part of the AC power cable (see
b of step 1 in Figure 4-56).

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Figure 4-56 Securing an AC power cable using a retention clip

b. Loosen the retention clip. See (2) in Figure 4-56.

c. Close the retention clip to secure the connection part of the AC power
cable. See (3) in Figure 4-56.
NOTE

Before fully closing the retention clip, slide it into a position where it will tightly
secure the power cable.
d. Repeat Step 5.a to Step 5.c to secure other AC power cables.
● For controller enclosures and smart disk enclosures, AC power cables can be
secured using velcro straps or retention clips, depending on the accessories
delivered with the power module.
– Using a velcro strap to secure the AC power cable
i. Insert the power cable into the cable port on the AC power module,
as shown in step 1 in Figure 4-57. Ensure that the power cable is
securely connected.

Figure 4-57 Using a velcro strap to secure the AC power cable

ii. Secure the power cable using a velcro strap. See (2) in Figure 4-57.
iii. Repeat Step 5.i and Step 5.ii to secure other AC power cables.

NOTE

Adjust the position of the velcro strap to ensure that the velcro strap can fasten
the AC power cable and the connector of the AC power cable is secure.

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– Using a retention clip to secure the AC power cable

i. Open the locker of the retention clip (see a of step 1 in Figure 4-58),
and slide the retention clip to the connection part of the AC power
cable (see b of step 1 in Figure 4-58).

Figure 4-58 Securing an AC power cable using a retention clip

1 2

ii. Loosen the retention clip. See (2) in Figure 4-58.

iii. Close the retention clip to secure the connection part of the AC
power cable. See (3) in Figure 4-58.
NOTE

Before fully closing the retention clip, slide it into a position where it will
tightly secure the power cable.
iv. Repeat Step 5.i to Step 5.iii to secure other AC power cables.
Step 6 Route and bind AC power cables.
NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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4.3.7.2 Connecting DC Power Cables (Applicable to 6.1.2 and Later)

The storage system supports DC power supply in 6.1.2 and later versions. When a
DC power supply is used to supply power for the storage system, connect the DC
power cables correctly before powering on the device.

Prerequisites
The storage system is disconnected from the external power supply.

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Context
● To ensure power reliability, you need to connect the power cables on two
sides of the storage system to two independent power supplies. When one
fails, the other can supply power.
● The input DC voltage ranges from -48 V to -60 V.
● Using DC power helps prolong the service life of devices. DC power is viewed
as the standard power supply in many industries.

Procedure
Step 1 Connect the DC power cables of the controller enclosure.
Insert the power cable into the cable connector on the power module. When you
hear a click, the power cable is properly inserted. See Figure 4-59.

Figure 4-59 Connecting the DC power cable

NOTE

The colors of DC power cables that connect to the anode and cathode of the DC power
supply are subject to the colors of the DC power cables actually configured in users'
equipment rooms.

Step 2 Connect the DC power cables of the smart disk enclosure.

1. Remove the plastic insulation tubes on the cord end terminals of the DC
power cables using the diagonal pliers.
2. Install the power cables on the wiring terminals on the power module until
the cables are secured by the spring and cannot be removed. See Figure 4-60.
– Connect the cord end terminal on the negative power cable (blue) to the
NEG(-) wiring terminal on the power module.
– Connect the cord end terminal on the positive power cable (black) to the
RTN(+) wiring terminal on the power module.

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Figure 4-60 Connecting the DC power cable

NOTE

The colors of DC power cables that connect to the anode and cathode of the DC
power supply are subject to the colors of the DC power cables actually configured in
users' equipment rooms.

Step 3 Connect the DC power cables of the SAS disk enclosure.

1. Remove the plastic insulation tubes on the OT terminals of the DC power
cables using the diagonal pliers.
2. Remove the protective cover on the DC power module. See step (1) in Figure
4-61.

Figure 4-61 Connecting the DC power cable

3. Unfasten the screws of the DC power cable using the Phillips screwdriver and
put the screws through the shock absorption sheets, washers, and OT
terminal round holes. Connect the OT terminal of the black cable to the RTN
(+) end and the OT terminal of the blue cable to the NEG (-) end, and then
fasten the screws. See step (2) in Figure 4-61.
NOTE

– When unfastening the screws from the DC power cable, prevent the shock
absorption sheets and washers from sliding off.
– The colors of DC power cables that connect to the anode and cathode of the DC
power supply are subject to the colors of the DC power cables actually configured
in users' equipment rooms.
4. Install the protective cover on the DC power module. See step (3) in Figure
4-61.

Step 4 Check whether the DC power cables of the controller enclosure and disk
enclosures are correctly connected to the DC power supply. Figure 4-62, Figure
4-63, and Figure 4-64 show how to connect DC power cables.

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Figure 4-62 Connecting DC power cables to a controller enclosure

Figure 4-63 Connecting DC power cables to a SAS disk enclosure

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Figure 4-64 Connecting DC power cables to a smart disk enclosure

Step 5 Lay out and bind DC power cables.

NOTE

For details about how to route and bind cables, see "General Cable Routing Description"
and "Cable Routing and Bundling Basics" in the General Cable Operation Guide.

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4.4 Checking the Installation

Check that all components and cables are correctly installed and connected.

Procedure
Step 1 Check the device installation. Table 4-2 lists the check items for device
installation.

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Table 4-2 Device installation checklist

Item Normal Abnormal

Controll ● Stably installed on the guide ● Devices are slanted.

er rails without displacement. ● The screws are loose or
enclosur ● Tightly screwed in. missing.
e
● Huawei-certified disks that ● Disks on controller
Disk match the product model are enclosures or disk enclosures
enclosur used on the controller do not pass Huawei
e enclosures and disk enclosures. certification or do not match
the product model.
● If disks are not fully configured
on disk enclosures and 2 U ● The vacant disk slots on disk
controller enclosures, filler enclosures and 2 U
panels have been installed in controller enclosures have
the vacant slots. not been covered by filler
panels.
● If interface modules are not fully
configured on disk enclosures ● The vacant interface module
and controller enclosures, filler slots on disk enclosures and
panels have been installed in controller enclosures have
the vacant slots. not been covered by filler
panels.
● Ensure that the screws used for
securing the guide rails are ● One extra screw is installed
installed in the specified on the front end of the
positions and do not affect the guide rail or the screw is not
mounting ears of the 2 U in the correct position. As a
controller enclosure. result, the guide rail
interferes with the 2 U
controller enclosure's
mounting ear (for example,
the screw of the guide rail
touches the rear cover of
the mounting ear).

Filler The vacant slots in the cabinet are The vacant slots in the cabinet
panel covered by filler panels. are not covered by filler panels.

Overall ● All devices are stably installed ● One or more devices are
without displacement. displaced.
● All devices are tightly screwed. ● One or more devices are
slanted.
● The screws are loose or
missing.

Step 2 Check the cable routing. Table 4-3 describes the check items for cable routing.

Table 4-3 Cable routing checklist

No. Item

1 Labels are correctly attached to the cables.

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No. Item

2 All cables are arranged smoothly, with no roundabout twists and turns.

3 Cables that pass the cable ladder are secured on the beam of the cable
ladder.

4 Cable troughs are used for cables laid outside a cabinet, and these cables
are in the cable troughs.

5 The bending radius of optical fibers is greater than or equal to 50 mm.

6 The power cables and ground cables are bent smoothly.

7 The power cables and ground cables of the storage devices are connected
correctly and firmly.

8 The ground cables of the cabinet are connected correctly and firmly.

9 The diameters of the power cables and ground cables meet the power
distribution requirements.

10 The external power cables and ground cables are arranged separately
from signal cables, with a space of larger than 30 mm.

11 Cables are bound in a rectangular shape (single-core cables can be bound

in a round shape).

12 Cables are bent at a radius larger than 60 mm. Cable ties are not installed
where a cable bends.

13 Optical fibers are laid out without using force or having unnatural bends.

14 OT terminals of the power cables and ground cables are welded or

crimped firmly.

15 Naked cables and OT terminal handles of the power cables and ground
cables should be wrapped by protection tubes or insulation tapes. There
should be no bare copper wires on OT terminals. Shock absorption sheets
and washers should be installed properly.

16 All cabinets and enclosures with metal or partial metal shells are properly
grounded.

17 Cable ties are properly installed at equal spacing and in the same
direction. The remaining parts of the cable ties are cut off neatly.

18 The DC power cables are blue and black, whereas the ground cable is
olive or yellow.

19 Power cables and ground cables use jointless copper cores.

20 Power cables and ground cables are labeled neatly toward the same
direction.

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4.5 Powering On Devices

After all devices are installed, power on them and check that they are working
correctly.

NOTE

● After the first power-on and initialization, the controller enclosures support remote
power-on in later operations. For the first power-on and initialization, you must use the
power button on the controller enclosures.
● To remotely power on multiple controller enclosures of a storage system, ensure that
you have connected the controller enclosures according to the diagrams in 3.1.2.4
(Optional) Connection Planning for Multiple Controller Enclosures.
● For details about remote power-on, see "Powering On the Storage System (Remotely on
the CLI)" in OceanStor Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x & V700R001 Administrator Guide.

Precautions
Ensure that all devices and their hardware have been properly installed.

● Before powering on a storage system, ensure that all expansion cables have
been properly connected. If expansion cable connections are adjusted after a
storage system is powered on, the storage system may malfunction.
● To avoid system data loss, do not remove or insert optical fibers, network
cables, or interface modules when the storage system is powering on.
● Before powering on the storage system, ensure that the ground cables are
correctly connected to prevent electric shocks.

Context
The correct power-on sequence is as follows:

1. Turn on the external power switches corresponding to all the devices.

2. Press the power button on each controller enclosure.
3. Power on switches (if any switch is deployed but not powered on).
4. Power on application servers.

Procedure
Step 1 Switch on the external power supply (PDB or PDU), as shown in Figure 4-65.
1. If a PDB is used, check the labels on the power cables and match the power
cables with the power switches on the cabinet PDB.
For example, if the label on an AC power cable connected to a controller
enclosure is "PowerBox Output B_8", it indicates that the power cable of the
controller enclosure corresponds to power switch SW8 on module Output B.
You can turn on that power switch to power on the controller enclosure.
2. Switch on the external power supply for the devices in a cabinet in the
following sequence: disk enclosure, controller enclosure, switch (on a SAN),
and application server.

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Figure 4-65 Switching on the external power supply

Step 2 Press the power button on each controller enclosure.

NOTE

● You only need to press the power button once. If the power indicator of the controller
enclosure is blinking green, the storage system is being started. Do not hold down the
power button for more than five seconds; otherwise, the storage system will be powered
off. The function of holding down the power button to power off a storage system is
disabled by default for 6.1.2 SPH63 and later, 6.1.5 SPH31 and later, 6.1.6 SPH10 and
later, and 6.1.8 and later, and the storage system will not be powered off by holding
down the power button for more than 5 seconds.
● The power-on process takes 20 to 40 minutes.
● After the controller enclosure is powered on, disk enclosures connected to it will be
automatically powered on.
● After the system is powered on, the disk initialization process automatically starts. The
time required for the process depends on the quantity of the disks to be initialized.

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Follow-up Procedure
Ensure that the system has been correctly powered on and is working correctly:

NOTE

If data switches are configured, check the status of the indicators on the data switches too.
● The Power indicators on controllers, controller enclosures, and disk enclosures
are steady green.

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● The Alarm indicators on controllers, controller enclosures, and disk enclosures

are off.
● The Running indicators on disks are steady green, and the Alarm/Location
indicators are off.
If any Alarm indicator is on, the device is faulty and you need to rectify the fault.
For details about how to rectify faults, see OceanStor Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x &
V700R001 Troubleshooting. If a Power indicator is not steady green, contact
Huawei technical support engineers.

4.6 Installing Front Panels

After the storage system has been installed, powered on, and is running properly,
install the front panels for a neat appearance. The panel appearance varies with
the product model.

Prerequisites
The storage system has been correctly powered on, and the device indicator status
is normal.
The front panels for 2 U devices are ready.

Procedure
Step 1 Align the upper side of a front plastic panel with that of the device.
Step 2 Use the panel to cover the front side of the device, as shown in Figure 4-66.

Figure 4-66 Installing a front panel

Step 3 Verify that the front panel is properly installed.

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5 Operations After Installation

After hardware installation is complete, initialize the storage system. If multiple

controller enclosures are installed, use SmartKit to expand controllers. If external
key management servers are installed, connect the external key management
servers to the storage system.
5.1 Initializing the Storage System
5.2 (Optional) Deploying a Storage System with Multiple Controllers
5.3 (Optional) Configuring the Key Management Server

5.1 Initializing the Storage System

After the power-on check on the storage system, initialize the storage system. For
details about how to initialize the storage system, see OceanStor Dorado V6 Series
6.1.x & V700R001 Initialization Guide.

5.2 (Optional) Deploying a Storage System with

Multiple Controllers
Deploy a multi-controller storage system if multiple controller enclosures are
equipped.
Contact Huawei technical engineers if you want to use SmartKit to deploy multi-
controller storage systems.
For contact information of Huawei technical support centers, click the following
links:
● Carrier users
● Enterprise users

NOTICE

Before performing the operations in this section, ensure that the storage system
has no service. If the storage system is running any service, the operations will fail.

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5.3 (Optional) Configuring the Key Management

Server
The storage system can use an external key management server to encrypt data.
After initializing the storage system, install and configure the external key
management server by following instructions in OceanStor Dorado V6 Series 6.1.x
& V700R001 Disk Encryption User Guide to ensure secure storage services.
Table 5-1 describes the port connections between the key management server
and switch.

Table 5-1 Port connections between the key management server and switch
Port ID Port on the Key Port on the Port ID
Management Switch
Server

0 Key_Port_Y Switch_Port_Y 2

Y is the Port ID.

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A Appendix

A.1 Installation Tools

Table A-1 lists the required installation tools.

Table A-1 Tools

Name Appearance Function

Marker Marks a location and scale.

Phillips screwdriver Fastens small screws or bolts

(M3 to M6) and has a cross-shaped
head.

Flat-head Fastens small screws or bolts

screwdriver (M3 to and has a line-shaped head.
M6)

Diagonal pliers Cuts insulation tubes and

cable ties.

Crimping tool Crimps the metal jacket at

the end of a coaxial cable
assembly.

Segmented blade Cuts the adhesive tapes on a

utility knife carton.

Floating nut Installs or removes floating

mounting bar nuts.

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Name Appearance Function

ESD clothing Prevents ESD.

ESD gloves Prevents ESD.

ESD wrist strap Prevents ESD.

A.2 Rules for Naming Loop IDs and Disk Enclosure IDs
Loop ID
Each onboard port or port on an expansion module corresponds to a fixed loop ID,
as shown in orange and blue marks in Figure A-1 and Figure A-2.

NOTE

● SAS disk enclosures can be connected to onboard interface modules or 12 Gbit/s SAS
expansion modules in slots IOM 3, 4, and 5.
● Smart disk enclosures can be connected to 100 Gbit/s RDMA expansion modules in slots
IOM 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Figure A-1 12 Gbit/s SAS expansion modules

1 2 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6

1 2 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 3 4 5 6

Figure A-2 100 Gbit/s RDMA expansion modules

19 20 17 18 15 16

1 2 11 12 7 8 3 4

19 20 17 18 15 16

1 2 11 12 7 8 3 4

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Disk Enclosure ID
DAEXXX indicates the disk enclosure ID. The first X indicates the controller
enclosure ID, the second X indicates the hexadecimal loop ID, and the third X
indicates the cascading level of the disk enclosure in a loop.

NOTE

● For loops 1 to 15, the second X can be 1, 2, ..., 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, or F, and the third X can
be 0 or 1 (0 for a level-1 disk enclosure, 1 for a level-2 disk enclosure).
● For loops 16 to 20, the second X can be 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, and the third X can be 8 or 9 (8
for a level-1 disk enclosure, 9 for a level-2 disk enclosure).
● For example, the ID of the level-1 disk enclosure in loop 15 of controller enclosure 0 is
DAE0F0, and the ID of the level-1 disk enclosure in loop 20 of controller enclosure 0 is
DAE048.

Table A-2 describes the rules for naming disk enclosure IDs in each loop.

Table A-2 Disk enclosure IDs in each loop

Expansion Port ID Loop ID Disk Enclosure ID

Module
Location

Onboard P0 1 DAE010, DAE011

expansion
module P1 2 DAE020, DAE021

IOM 5 P0 3 DAE030, DAE031

P1 4 DAE040, DAE041

P2 5 DAE050, DAE051

P3 6 DAE060, DAE061

IOM 4 P0 7 DAE070, DAE071

P1 8 DAE080, DAE081

P2 9 DAE090, DAE091

P3 10 DAE0A0, DAE0A1

IOM 3 P0 11 DAE0B0, DAE0B1

P1 12 DAE0C0, DAE0C1

P2 13 DAE0D0, DAE0D1

P3 14 DAE0E0, DAE0E1

IOM 2 P0 15 DAE0F0, DAE0F1

P1 16 DAE008, DAE009

IOM 1 P0 17 DAE018, DAE019

P1 18 DAE028, DAE029

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Expansion Port ID Loop ID Disk Enclosure ID

Module
Location

IOM 0 P0 19 DAE038, DAE039

P1 20 DAE048, DAE049

A.3 Introduction to the FR42612L Cabinet

This section describes the functions, appearances, physical structures, ESD jacks,
and technical specifications of FR42612L cabinets.

Functions
FR42612L cabinets conform to the IEC 60297-1 and are assembled cabinets for
ease of expansion. The distance between front and rear mounting bars in the
cabinets can be adjusted at a minimum step of 25 mm. The cabinet has the
following functions:
● Delivers space for accommodating and interconnecting components.
● Is equipped with castors to facilitate movement on a flat floor or on an
incline less than or equal to 10 degrees.
● Protects components from pollution.
● Protects components from damage.

Appearance
The exterior of an FR42612L cabinet is in sand-textured black. Figure A-3 shows
an FR42612L cabinet.

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Figure A-3 FR42612L cabinet

Physical Structure
An FR42612L cabinet consists of the rack, front door, rear door, side panels, top
cover, and mounting bars, as shown in Figure A-4.

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Figure A-4 Cabinet structure

1 Top cover 2 Rear door

3 Side panel 4 Mounting bar

5 Rack 6 Front door

ESD Jack
An FR42612L cabinet provides two ESD jacks, as shown in Figure A-5. Before
installation or maintenance, wear an ESD wrist strap and insert the connector end
of the ESD wrist strap into an ESD jack.

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Figure A-5 ESD jacks

Technical Specifications
Table A-3 lists the technical specifications of an FR42612L cabinet.

Table A-3 Technical specifications of an FR42612L cabinet

Item Specifications

Dimensions 2000 mm x 600 mm x 1200 mm

(height x width x
depth)

Capacity 42 U of internal space (1 U = 1.75 inches, which is

approximately 44.45 mm)

Weight 120 kg (only with the front and rear doors)

Cabling mode Overhead and underfloor cabling

Installation mode Either fixed to the floor or not fixed

The two modes are applicable both to the concrete floor
and ESD floor.

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Item Specifications

Material High-intensity G-A quality carbon cold-rolled steel plates

and galvanized sheets that comply with Restriction of the
Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and
Underwriter Laboratories (UL)

Heat dissipation Perforated doors, front-to-rear cooling, and underfloor air

intake

Operating ● Long-term: 0°C to 50°C

temperature ● Short term: –5°C to +50°C

Operating ● Long term: 5% RH to 85% RH

humidity ● Short term: 5% RH to 95% RH

Power supply and An FR42612L cabinet supports two types of power

power distribution distribution units (PDUs): single-phase 220 V 32 A PDU and
three-phase 380 V 32 A PDU. Each cabinet must be
equipped with two PDUs of the same type.
● When single-phase 220 V 32 A PDUs are used:
– Input: Two single-phase 32 A inputs must be provided
for each cabinet.
– Output: Each PDU provides 20 C13 outputs and 4 C19
outputs.
NOTE
If single-phase power inputs are used, the total power consumption
of all devices in a cabinet cannot exceed 6336 W.
● When three-phase 380 V 32 A PDUs are used:
– Input: Two three-phase 32 A inputs must be provided
for each cabinet.
– Output: Each PDU provides 24 C13 outputs and 3 C19
outputs.

NOTE

● The operating temperature and relative humidity are measured 1.5 m above the ground
and 0.4 m in front of the cabinet.
● The short term is defined as no more than 48 consecutive hours and 15 accumulative
days per year.

A.4 Installation Environment Checklist

Table A-4 lists the check items and requirements on the installation environment.

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Table A-4 Installation environment checklist

No. Item Requirement

1 Site The site of the equipment room is free of high or low

selection temperature, heavy dust, harmful gas, inflammable or
explosive materials, electromagnetic interference (nearby
large-sized radar station, broadcast transmitting station,
or transformer station), unstable electric voltage, and
large vibration or strong noise. During engineering
design, you need to consider hydrology, geography,
earthquake, electric power, and transportation conditions
according to the technical requirements for
communication network planning and communication
devices.

2 Civil The space of the equipment room must be sufficient for

construct product installation and capacity expansion. The floor
ion must meet the bearing weight requirements. Cable
troughs, ladders, and holes are installed or ready and the
decoration is completed.

3 Operatin For details, see "Environmental Requirements" in the

g product description specific to your product model and
temperat version.
ure

4 Altitude

5 Particle
Contami
nants

6 Corrosive
Airborne
Contami
nants

7 Vibration
and
shock

8 Air If the temperature in the room exceeds 35°C, you are

condition advised to install air conditioners (which can restart
er automatically after a power-off). Do not let the air
conditioner blow directly toward the devices.

9 Moisture If the relative humidity is greater than 70%, install

preventio dehumidifying devices, such as the air conditioner with
n the dehumidification function or special dehumidifier.
Ensure that the equipment room is protected from water
seepage and dew.

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No. Item Requirement

10 Heating For an environment where the average daily temperature

is lower than 5°C for at least 90 days each year, heating
devices are required. For an environment where the
average temperature is lower than 5°C for 60 to 90 days
each year, heating devices are recommended.

11 Ventilati A cabinet is at least 100 cm away from the wall and 120
on and cm away from another cabinet. To maintain a convective
heat air transfer between the cabinet and the equipment
dissipatio room, no enclosed space is allowed in the cabinet. It is
n recommended that you leave 1 U space above and below
each device.

12 Dust For the equipment room near dust sources (such as coal
preventio mines, country roads, or farmland), use double-layer
n aluminum alloy windows for proper sealing and an anti-
theft and fireproof door. Separate the devices from the
door with a partition board to avoid dust.

13 Ground The ground resistance is smaller than 10 ohm. The

resistanc distance between the top of the ground terminal and the
e ground is at least 0.7 m. In the cold regions, bury the
ground terminal under the layer of frozen earth. The
ground resistance is measured periodically to ensure that
the grounding is effective.

14 Ground The ground bar in the equipment room is securely

lead-in connected to ground cables. The ground lead-in is less
than 30 m and is prepared using zinc-coated flat steel
whose cross-sectional area is not smaller than 40 mm x 4
mm. The contact point is processed for insulation and
anticorrosive purposes. The above-ground steel is
protected from mechanical damage and is intact without
soldering points for the break.

15 Neutral- A neutral-ground voltage lower than 2 V is

ground recommended. The maximum value is 4 V. Ensure that
voltage the device is properly grounded.

16 Lightning The equipment room is equipped with lightning

protectio conductors such as a lightning rod and lightning belt. The
n lightning conductors are connected to the same ground
bar as the protection ground of the equipment room.

17 AC Refer to the "Electrical Specifications" in Specifications

Query.
18 High-
voltage
DC

19 DC

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No. Item Requirement

20 Circuit To avoid unexpected power loss of storage devices

breaker connected to the same circuit breaker when a storage
device has failed, the circuit breaker of the external power
supply must meet the following current specification
requirements:
● AC: no less than 10 A
● DC (applicable to 6.1.2 and later versions):
– Controller enclosure: no less than 50 A
– Smart disk enclosure: no less than 32 A
– SAS disk enclosure: no less than 16 A

21 AC The neutral line of a power cable is not connected to the

groundin protection ground bar of any devices in the equipment
g room. Leading-out terminals are deployed for the AC
protection ground to facilitate device grounding.

22 AC The AC power system of the equipment room is equipped

lightning with a lightning arrestor with a rated discharging current
protectio of no less than 20 kA, and the arrestor is properly
n grounded.

23 Transmis The transmission system commissioning is complete and

sion meets all engineering requirements. The protection
device ground of the transmission system is securely connected
to the ground bar in the equipment room.

a: ISO is short for International Organization for Standardization.

b: Å (short for Ångström) is a unit of length equal to 1/10,000,000,000 (one ten
billionth) of a meter.
c: ANSI is short for American National Standards Institute.
d: ISA is short for Instrument Society of America.

A.5 Checking a Third-Party Cabinet

If you are installing a device in a third-party cabinet, check the cabinet first to
ensure that it meets the conditions for installing devices.
Before installing hardware, a third-party cabinet provided by a customer must be
checked both by the customer and by a Huawei hardware installation engineer to
ensure that it meets the requirements for installing and operating devices. Table
A-5 lists the check items.

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Table A-5 Check items for a third-party cabinet

Catego Check Item Check Remarks
ry Result

Ground Does the ground □Yes □No The total weight of the
bearing bearing capacity of the cabinet and all devices,
of the equipment room meet PDUs, and components in
equipm requirements? the cabinet does not exceed
ent the ground bearing capacity
room of the equipment room.

Cabinet Is the cabinet a 19-inch □Yes □No The size meets the
parame standard cabinet (in requirements shown in
ters compliance with the Figure A-6.
IEC 60297 standards)?

Is the cabinet empty? □Yes □No A third-party cabinet must

be empty to ensure that:
● Capacity expansion is
available in the cabinet.
● The storage device does
not interfere mutually
with other devices in
terms of cables, heat,
electricity, and ground,
ensuring high
maintainability and
reliability.
● If a third-party cabinet is
not empty, future capacity
expansion and installation
will be affected.

Is the depth (L) at □Yes □No For details about how to

least 1200 mm? See check the cabinet depth, see
Figure A-7. 3.1.2.1 Cabinet Space
Planning.

Does the cabinet have □Yes □No The cabinet must have
adequate space for sufficient space to house
installing the Huawei storage devices, of
enclosures? which each controller
enclosure occupies 2 U space
and each disk enclosure
occupies 2 U space. Check
whether the cabinet has
adequate space depending
on the product configuration.

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Catego Check Item Check Remarks

ry Result

What is the shape of □ Square N/A

the holes on the hole (side
mounting bar? length ≥ 9.5
mm x 9.5
mm)
□ Round
hole
(diameter ≥
Ф 7 mm)

Is the distance □Yes □No If a third-party cabinet has

between the front and guide rails or trays, skip this
rear mounting bars item.
(L2) ranges from 600
mm to 900 mm? See
Figure A-7.

Do the guide rails □Yes □No Controller enclosure in full

delivered with the configuration: 52.3 kg.
third-party cabinet NOTE
meet the load-bearing Adjustable guide rails are not
requirements? included in a storage device to
be installed in a third-party
cabinet. You can specify
whether adjustable guide rails
are needed when purchasing a
storage device.

Is the distance □Yes □No If the requirement is not

between the front met, cables at the rear of the
mounting bar and the storage device will affect
rear door (L3) at least proper cable routing.
1000 mm? Refer to
Figure A-7.

Is the distance □Yes □No If the requirement is not

between the front met, the mounting bar will
mounting bar and affect closing of the front
interior side of the cabinet door.
front door (L1) at least
50 mm? Refer to
Figure A-7.

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ry Result

The door opening □Yes □No A small angle hinders the

angle of the cabinet loading, unloading, and
must be greater than maintaining of devices.
or equal to 120
degrees. The door
opening angle may
vary depending on the
thickness of the third-
party cabinet, but it
must be guaranteed
that the device can be
pulled out from the
front and rear doors
for maintenance.

Cabinet What is the AC power □ 220 V AC 220 V AC power is

power nominal voltage (V)? supported.
system
Do the power sockets □Yes □No If the power sockets of the
of the PDU face PDU face toward the side,
toward the rear door? the FRUs and cables cannot
Refer to Figure A-8. be inserted or removed
properly and the cables
cannot be laid out properly.

Is the PDU width □Yes □No If the PDU width is greater

greater than 50 mm? than 50 mm, the PDU may
interfere with the device,
affecting the removal and
installation of interface
modules.

The number of power □Yes □No Each device requires two

sockets for each power power sockets.
supply in each cabinet
is sufficient (C13
specifications).

What is the power □ IEC The power socket type of the

socket type? standards storage device is C14. Each
cabinet must provide C13
sockets. If not, replace the
PDU onsite.
C13

The cabinet requires □Yes □No ● 220 V AC single-phase, 32

two power supplies to A
ensure the 1+1 backup. ● 380 V AC three-phase, 32
A

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Catego Check Item Check Remarks

ry Result

Does the power system □Yes □No The power system must be
meet power supply able to support the total
requirements? maximum power
consumption of all devices in
the cabinet. You can query
the maximum power
consumption of Huawei
devices on the Power
Consumption Calculation
or from the "Electrical
Specifications" in
Specifications Query.

Does the power of □Yes □No Each PDU group must be

each PDU group meet able to support the total
the requirements? maximum power
consumption of all devices in
that group. You can query
the maximum power
consumption of Huawei
devices on the Power
Consumption Calculation
or from the "Electrical
Specifications" in
Specifications Query.

NOTICE

● When evaluating the power supply capability of a cabinet, consider the voltage
fluctuation range of the locality. Obtain the current fluctuation range allowed
by the external power supply according to its specifications, and then calculate
the actual power supply capability of the cabinet.
● When evaluating the power bearing capability of each PDU and PDU group,
consider the voltage fluctuation range of the locality. Obtain the current
fluctuation range allowed by each PDU and PDU group based on their
specifications, and then calculate the actual power bearing capability of each
PDU and PDU group.
● Connect the power cables of the storage devices to different PDU groups based
on the power consumption, so each PDU group bears similar power load,
preventing overload in any group.

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Figure A-6 Mechanical structure and size requirements for IEC 60297 482.6 mm
(19 inches) series cabinet

Figure A-7 Top view of a cabinet

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Figure A-8 Facing direction of the power sockets of a PDU

A.6 Cabinet Power Distribution Example

Example of Power Distribution for an AC/HVDC Cabinet
● To ensure reliable power supply, the device works in N+N backup mode. When
half of the input power is working properly, the power consumption of the
entire device can be guaranteed.
● The PDU in the cabinet is divided into two independent areas: A and B. The
input and output do not affect each other. The upstream input of each PDU
must be configured with a circuit breaker.
● Generally, a PDU output is divided into multiple groups. Each group
corresponds to a CXX/XXA circuit breaker (for example, C32/32A). During
power distribution, the sum of the maximum loads in each group cannot
exceed the capability of the corresponding circuit breaker, and 90% derating
must be considered. That is, IA-1+IA-2+IA-3 +… < ICXX x 90%.
● As shown in Figure A-9, the maximum power consumption of the disk array
(disk enclosure) is A, the maximum current is IA, and 13/14/15 marked in blue
are connected to group A of rPDU 2. The following must be ensured: IA+IA+IA
< IC16 (16 A) x 90%.

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Figure A-9 Example of power distribution for an AC/HVDC cabinet

Example of Power Distribution for an LVDC Cabinet

● To ensure reliable power supply, the device works in N+N backup mode. When
half of the input power is working properly, the power consumption of the
entire device can be guaranteed.
● Generally, a PDB is divided into two independent areas: A and B. The input
and output do not affect each other. Each output of the PDB is configured
with a circuit breaker, and each circuit breaker can be connected to only one
load.
● When one input is divided into multiple outputs, check whether the maximum
output capability of each output of the PDB matches the connected load

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capability. In addition, check whether the sum of the maximum loads

connected to all branches is less than the input capability.
● As shown in Figure A-10 and Figure A-11, the maximum power consumption
of the disk array (disk enclosure) 15 is A, the maximum current is IA, and the
rated current of circuit breaker 8 connected to PDB 1 is I0B_8. In this case,
ensure that IA < I0B_8 x 90%. If the maximum power consumption of disk array
(main controller enclosure) 0 is B, the maximum current is IB, and the rated
current of circuit breaker 1 connected to PDB 0 is I0B_1, ensure that IB < I0B_1 x
90%. In addition, disk arrays 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 and LSW 0/1 are connected to
planes A and B of PDB 0. Ensure that the total current of the 10 devices Isum is
less than 90% of IINPUT_0B and 90% of IINPUT_0A.

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Figure A-10 LVDC cabinet layout

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Figure A-11 Example of power distribution for an LVDC cabinet

A.7 Replacing an Optical Fiber, Optical Module,

Electrical Module, or Network Cable Using a Fiber
Extractor
If the operation space is limited, a fiber extractor can be used to replace LC fibers,
pluggable optical modules, electrical modules, and unshielded network cables.

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NOTE

The procedure of replacing an optical module is similar to that of replacing an electrical

module. This section uses an optical module as an example.

A.7.1 Introduction to the Fiber Extractor

This section describes the structure and applicable objects of the fiber extractor.

Structure
Figure A-12 shows the structure of the fiber extractor.

Figure A-12 Fiber extractor

Functions of each part are as follows:

● Duckbill end: It helps the fiber extractor enter the board and clamp the
optical module when the fiber extractor is used to remove an optical module
from a board.
● L-shaped hook: It hooks the security pin of an optical module when the fiber
extractor is used to remove an optical module. After the optical module is
removed, it holds the optical module so that the optical module will not drop
down.
● Limiting groove: It limits the insertion depth of the fiber extractor to prevent
damage to the optical module when the fiber extractor is used to remove an
optical module.
● Fixing groove: It is used to fix the connector of the optical fiber to prevent the
optical fiber from swinging when the fiber extractor is used to remove an
optical fiber.
● Spring: It provides the elastic force to enable the fiber extractor to
automatically open.
● Handle: Users need to hold the handles when using the fiber extractor.

Applicable Objects of the Fiber Extractor

The fiber extractor is used to replace LC optical fibers, pluggable optical modules,
and unshielded network cables, as shown in Figure A-13.

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Figure A-13 Applicable objects of the fiber extractor

NOTICE

The fiber extractor cannot be used to replace shielded network cables.

A.7.2 Replacing an Optical Fiber, Optical Module, Electrical

Module, or Network Cable

Tools, Instruments, and Materials

Fiber extractor, ESD gloves, and ESD bag

Precautions
● Replacing an optical fiber, network cable, optical module, or electrical module
will interrupt services.
● Wear ESD gloves, an ESD wrist strap, and ESD clothing when using a fiber
extractor to replace the optical fiber, network cable, optical module, or
electrical module.
● Do not exert too much force when using the fiber extractor to prevent
damage to the optical fiber, network cable, optical module, or electrical
module.

A.7.2.1 Replacing an Optical Fiber

Replacing an Optical Fiber Pre-equipped with an Optical Attenuator

● Use a fiber extractor to remove the optical fiber pre-equipped with an optical
attenuator.
a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.
When using the fiber extractor to remove an LC fiber pre-equipped with
an optical attenuator, lock the fiber connector with the fixing groove and
clamp the clip on the fiber connector with the duckbill end, as shown in
Figure A-14.

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Figure A-14 Clamping method for removing the optical fiber pre-
equipped with an optical attenuator

b. Remove the LC fiber pre-equipped with an optical attenuator.

Align the fiber extractor with the fiber connector. Clamp the fiber
connector with proper force as shown in Figure A-14, and then pull the
fiber outwards as shown in Figure A-15.

Figure A-15 Removing the optical fiber pre-equipped with an optical

attenuator

● Use a fiber extractor to install the optical fiber pre-equipped with an optical
attenuator.
a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.
Figure A-16 shows the clamping method of the fiber extractor when the
fiber extractor is used to install an LC fiber pre-equipped with an optical
attenuator.

Figure A-16 Clamping method for installing the optical fiber pre-
equipped with an optical attenuator

b. Install the optical fiber pre-equipped with an optical attenuator.

Clamp the fiber connector as shown in Figure A-16. Then gently insert
the fiber connector into an optical port until the clip locks the fiber
connector. (You can hear a click when the fiber connector gets locked.)

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Replacing an Optical Fiber Not Equipped with an Optical Attenuator

● Use a fiber extractor to remove the optical fiber not equipped with an optical
attenuator.
a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.
Figure A-17 shows the clamping method of the fiber extractor when the
fiber extractor is used to remove an LC fiber not equipped with an optical
attenuator.

Figure A-17 Clamping method for removing the optical fiber not
equipped with an optical attenuator

b. Remove the LC fiber not equipped with an optical attenuator.

Align the fiber extractor with the fiber connector. Clamp the fiber
connector with proper force as shown in Figure A-17, and then pull the
fiber outwards as shown in Figure A-18.

Figure A-18 Removing the optical fiber not equipped with an optical
attenuator

● Use a fiber extractor to install the optical fiber not equipped with an optical
attenuator.
a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.
Figure A-19 shows the clamping method of the fiber extractor when the
fiber extractor is used to install an LC fiber not equipped with an optical
attenuator.

Figure A-19 Clamping method for installing the optical fiber not
equipped with an optical attenuator

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b. Install the optical fiber not equipped with an optical attenuator.

Clamp the fiber connector according to Figure A-19, and gently insert
the fiber connector into an optical port until the clip locks the fiber
connector. (You can hear a click when the fiber connector gets locked.)

A.7.2.2 Replacing an Optical or Electrical Module

The procedure of replacing an optical module is similar to that of replacing an
electrical module. This section uses an optical module as an example.

NOTICE

Before removing or installing an optical or electrical module, ensure that no fiber

jumpers are connected to the optical ports or no network cables are connected to
the electrical ports on the module.

● Use a fiber extractor to remove the optical module.

a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.
When using the fiber extractor to remove a pluggable optical module,
apply proper force to clamp the security pin of the optical module with
the L-shaped hook, as shown in Figure A-20.

Figure A-20 Clamping method for removing the optical module

b. Remove the optical module.

Align the fiber extractor with the pluggable optical module. Clamp the
security pin of the module with proper force as shown in Figure A-20,
and then pull the module outwards as shown in Figure A-21.

Figure A-21 Removing the optical module

● Use a fiber extractor to install the optical module.

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a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.

Figure A-22 shows the clamping method of the fiber extractor when the
fiber extractor is used to install the optical module.

Figure A-22 Clamping method for installing the optical module

b. Install the optical module.

Clamp the optical module as shown in Figure A-22. Then insert the
optical module into an optical port until the module is fully inserted.

A.7.2.3 Replacing a Network Cable

NOTICE

The fiber extractor cannot be used to replace shielded network cables.

● Use a fiber extractor to remove the unshielded network cable.

a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.
Figure A-23 shows the clamping method of the fiber extractor when the
fiber extractor is used to remove the unshielded network cable.

Figure A-23 Clamping method for removing the unshielded network

cable

b. Remove the unshielded network cable.

Align the fiber extractor with the RJ45 connector of the network cable.
Clamp the connector as shown in Figure A-23, and then pull the cable
outwards as shown in Figure A-24.

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Figure A-24 Removing the unshielded network cable

● Use a fiber extractor to install the unshielded network cable.

a. Acquire the clamping method of the fiber extractor.
Figure A-25 shows the clamping method of the fiber extractor when the
fiber extractor is used to install the unshielded network cable.

Figure A-25 Clamping method for installing the unshielded network

cable

b. Install the unshielded network cable.

Clamp the RJ45 connector as shown in Figure A-25. Then gently insert
the connector into an Ethernet port until the clip locks the connector.
(You can hear a click when the connector gets locked.)

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B FAQ

This chapter describes frequently asked questions (FAQs). If a problem occurs

when you configure and maintain the feature, you can browse this chapter for the
answer to the problem.

B.1 What Can I Do to Enable the AD Process?

Question
Before expanding controllers, enable the Auto Discovery (AD) process on all of the
new controllers. What can I do to enable the AD process?

Answer
You can enable the AD process as follows:

NOTE

An AD process is used for message forwarding among controllers during controller

expansion.

Step 1 Log in to the CLI of each controller to be added.

NOTE

You must perform steps Step 1 to Step 4 for every newly added controller.

Step 2 Run the change user_mode current_mode user_mode=developer command to

go to the developer view.
Step 3 Run change ad_process action=startup to enable the AD process.
Step 4 Run show ad_process status to check whether the status is Online. If the status is
Online, the AD process has been enabled.
developer:/>show ad_process status
Node ID AD Status
------- ---------
0A Online
0B Online

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B.2 How Can I Query the IP Address of the

Management Network Port on Management Module 0
of Controller Enclosure 0?
Question
When using SmartKit to expand controller enclosures, the user must log in to the
storage system using the IP address of the management network port on
management module 0 of controller enclosure 0. How can the user query this IP
address?

Answer
Use either of the following methods:
● Run the following command on the CLI:
admin:/>show system management_ip
Port ID : CTE0.A.MGMT
IPv4 Address : XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

● Query the IP address on DeviceManager.

a. Log in to DeviceManager, and choose System > Hardware > Devices.
Click the controller enclosure where the management network port
resides.

b. Click to switch to the rear view.

c. Click the management network port whose information you want to
view.

B.3 How Do I Change a Disk Enclosure ID on

DeviceManager?
Question
How do I change a disk enclosure ID on DeviceManager?

Answer
Step 1 Log in to DeviceManager and choose System > Hardware > Devices.

Step 2 Click . The Modify Enclosure page is displayed.

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Step 3 Change the custom name of a disk enclosure.

Step 4 Click OK. In the displayed dialog box, click OK.

Step 5 Click Close.

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B.4 How Do I Change a Disk Enclosure ID on the CLI?

Question
How can I change the disk enclosure ID if the disk enclosure ID is not updated
after the expansion cables of the disk enclosure are adjusted?

Answer
You can perform the following operations to change the disk enclosure ID:

Step 1 Log in to the CLI.

Step 2 Run the change enclosure id old_id=? new_id=? command to change the disk
enclosure ID.

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NOTE

old_id is the old temporary disk enclosure ID, and new_id is the new disk enclosure ID.
admin:/>change enclosure id old_id=DAE000 new_id=DAE001
DANGER: You are about to modify the ID of a disk enclosure.
This operation will change the locations of all components in the disk enclosure.
Suggestion: Before performing this operation, determine whether the operation is necessary.
Have you read danger alert message carefully?(y/n)Y
Are you sure you really want to perform the operation?(y/n)Y
Command executed successfully.

Step 3 Run the show enclosure command to verify that the disk enclosure ID has been
changed successfully.
admin:/>show enclosure
ID Logic Type Health Status Running Status Type Temperature(Celsius)
------ ------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------------------- --------------------
CTE0 Engine Normal Online 3U 2 Controllers Enclosure 28
DAE000 Expansion Enclosure Normal Online 2U 25 Slot 2.5 SAS Disks Enclosure 26

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C How to Obtain Help

If a tough or critical problem persists in routine maintenance or troubleshooting,

contact Huawei technical support.

C.1 Preparations for Contacting Huawei

To better resolve the fault, you are advised to collect troubleshooting information
and make debugging preparations before contacting Huawei.

C.1.1 Collecting Troubleshooting Information

You need to collect troubleshooting information before troubleshooting.
You need to collect the following information:
● Name and address of the customer
● Contact person and telephone number
● Time when the fault occurred
● Description of the fault phenomena
● Device type and software version
● Measures taken after the fault occurs and the related results
● Troubleshooting level and required solution deadline

C.1.2 Making Debugging Preparations

When you contact Huawei for help, the technical support engineer of Huawei
might assist you to do certain operations to collect information about the fault or
rectify the fault directly.
Before contacting Huawei for help, you need to prepare the boards, port modules,
screwdrivers, screws, cables for serial ports, network cables, and other required
materials.

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C.2 How to Use the Document

Huawei provides guide documents shipped with the device. The guide documents
can be used to handle the common problems occurring in daily maintenance or
troubleshooting.
The latest documents of all products are published on the Huawei technical
support website (Enterprise/Carrier). You can search for, browse, and download
all the documents online from this site.
To better solve the problems, use the documents before you contact Huawei for
technical support.

C.3 How to Obtain Help from Website

Huawei provides users with timely and efficient technical support through the
regional offices, secondary technical support system, telephone technical support,
remote technical support, and onsite technical support.
Contents of the Huawei technical support system are as follows:
● Huawei headquarters technical support department
● Regional office technical support center
● Customer service center
● Technical support website: https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/
You can query how to contact the regional offices at https://
support.huawei.com/enterprise/.

C.4 Ways to Contact Huawei

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical
support and service. For any assistance, contact our local office or company
headquarters.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Address: Huawei Industrial Base Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129 People's
Republic of China
Website: https://e.huawei.com/

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D Glossary

A
AC power module The module that transfers the external AC power
supply into the power supply for internal use.
Application server A service processing node (a computer device) on the
network. Application programs of data services run
on the application server.
Asynchronous remote A kind of remote replication. When the data at the
replication primary site is updated, the data does not need to be
updated synchronously at the mirroring site to finish
the update. In this way, performance is not reduced
due to data mirroring.
Air baffle It optimizes the ventilation channels and improves
the heat dissipation capability of the system.
Audit log guarantee A mode for recording audit logs. This mode
mode preferentially ensures that the audit log function is
normal and no audit log is missing.
Audit log non- A mode for recording audit logs. In this mode,
guarantee mode services are running properly. Audit logs may be
missing.

B
Backup A collection of data stored on (usually removable)
non-volatile storage media for purposes of recovery
in case the original copy of data is lost or becomes
inaccessible; also called a backup copy. To be useful
for recovery, a backup must be made by copying the
source data image when it is in a consistent state.
The act of creating a backup.

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Backup window An interval of time during which a set of data can be

backed up without seriously affecting applications
that use the data.
Bandwidth The numerical difference between the upper and
lower frequencies of a band of electromagnetic
radiation. A deprecated synonym for data transfer
capacity that is often incorrectly used to refer to
throughput.
Baud rate The maximum rate of signal state changes per
second on a communications circuit. If each signal
state change corresponds to a code bit, then the
baud rate and the bit rate are the same. It is also
possible for signal state changes to correspond to
more than one code bit, so the baud rate may be
lower than the code bit rate.
Bit error An incompatibility between a bit in a transmitted
digital signal and the corresponding bit in the
received digital signal.
Bit error rate The probability that a transmitted bit will be
erroneously received. The bit error rate (BER) is
measured by counting the number of bits in error at
the output of a receiver and dividing by the total
number of bits in the transmission. BER is typically
expressed as a negative power of 10.
Bonding Bonding of multiple independent physical network
ports into a logical port, which ensures the high
availability of server network connections and
improves network performance.
Boundary scan A test methodology that uses shift registers in the
output connections of integrated circuits (ICs). One IC
is often connected to the next IC. A data pattern is
passed through the chain and the observed returned
data stream affected by the circuit conditions gives
an indication of any faults present. The system is
defined under IEEE standard 1149.1 and is also
known as Joint Test Action Group (JTAG).
Browser/Server Architecture that defines the roles of the browser and
server. The browser is the service request party and
the server is the service provider.
Built-in FRU Alarm It indicates errors on the built-in FRUs of a controller,
indicator such as errors on fans or memory modules.

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C
Cache hit ratio The ratio of the number of cache hits to the number
of all I/Os during a read task, usually expressed as a
percentage.
Captive screw Specially designed to lock into place on a parent
board or motherboard, allowing for easy installation
and removal of attached pieces without release of
the screw.
Challenge Handshake A password-based authentication protocol that uses a
Authentication challenge to verify that a user has access rights to a
Protocol system. A hash of the supplied password with the
challenge is sent for comparison so the cleartext
password is never sent over the connection.
Compliance mode A protection mode of WORM. In compliance mode,
files within their protection period cannot be changed
or deleted by either the file user or by the system
administrator. Files with expired protection periods
can be deleted but not changed by the file user or
the system administrator.
Controller The control logic in a disk or tape that performs
command decoding and execution, host data transfer,
serialization and deserialization of data, error
detection and correction, and overall management of
device operations. The control logic in a storage
subsystem that performs command transformation
and routing, aggregation (RAID, mirroring, striping, or
other), high-level error recovery, and performance
optimization for multiple storage devices.
Controller enclosure An enclosure that accommodates controllers and
provides storage services. It is the core component of
a storage system and generally consists of
components, such as controllers, power supplies, and
fans.
Copying A pair state. The state indicates that the source LUN
data is being synchronized to the target LUN.
Container root Space used to store the metadata for running
directory container images and container instances.
Container image An image is a special file system, which provides the
programs, libraries, resources, and configuration files
required for running containers. It also contains
configuration parameters, for example, for
anonymous disks, environment variables, and users.
The image does not contain dynamic data, and its
content will not be modified after construction.
Containerized An image can start multiple containers, and an
application application can contain one or a group of containers.

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Container node Controller that runs the container service.

Configuration item list A series of modifiable configuration items defined in
the Helm chart of the container.
Container service Containerized application management service, which
manages the lifecycle of containerized applications.
CloudVxLAN CloudVxLAN is a feature that uses the Virtual
eXtensible Local Area Network (VxLAN) technology,
which allows storage systems to directly connect to
the VPC network and become a part of Huawei Cloud
Stack for unified management and maintenance,
greatly simplifying O&M.

D
Data compression The process of encoding data to reduce its size. Lossy
compression (i.e., compression using a technique in
which a portion of the original information is lost) is
acceptable for some forms of data (e.g., digital
images) in some applications, but for most IT
applications, lossless compression (i.e., compression
using a technique that preserves the entire content of
the original data, and from which the original data
can be reconstructed exactly) is required.
Data flow A process that involves processing data extracted
from the source system. These processes include:
filtering, integration, calculation, and summary,
finding and solving data inconsistency, and deleting
invalid data so that the processed data meets the
requirements of the destination system for the input
data.
Data migration A movement of data or information between
information systems, formats, or media. Migration is
performed for reasons such as possible decay of
storage media, obsolete hardware or software
(including obsolete data formats), changing
performance requirements, the need for cost
efficiencies etc.
Data source A system, database (database user; database
instance), or file that can make BOs persistent.
Deduplication The replacement of multiple copies of data — at
variable levels of granularity — with references to a
shared copy in order to save storage space and/or
bandwidth.
Dirty data Data that is stored temporarily on the cache and has
not been written onto disks.

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Disaster recovery The recovery of data, access to data and associated

processing through a comprehensive process of
setting up a redundant site (equipment and work
space) with recovery of operational data to continue
business operations after a loss of use of all or part
of a data center. This involves not only an essential
set of data but also an essential set of all the
hardware and software to continue processing of that
data and business. Any disaster recovery may involve
some amount of down time.
Disk array A set of disks from one or more commonly accessible
disk subsystems, combined with a body of control
software. The control software presents the disks'
storage capacity to hosts as one or more virtual disks.
Control software is often called firmware or
microcode when it runs in a disk controller. Control
software that runs in a host computer is usually
called a volume manager.
Disk domain A disk domain consists of the same type or different
types of disks. Disk domains are isolated from each
other. Therefore, services carried by different disk
domains do not affect each other in terms of
performance and faults (if any).
Disk enclosure Consists of the following parts in redundancy:
expansion module, disk, power module, and fan
module. System capacity can be expanded by
cascading multiple disk enclosures.
Disk location The process of locating a disk in the storage system
by determining the enclosure ID and slot ID of the
disk.
Disk utilization The percentage of used capacity in the total available
capacity.

E
eDevLUN Logical storage array space created by a third-party
storage array.
Expansion module A component used for expansion.
Expansion Connects a storage system to more disk enclosures
through connection cables, expanding the capacity of
the storage system.

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Enhanced Direct Enhanced Direct Connect automatically manages

Connect Huawei hardware switches and provides Layer 3
interconnection between private IP addresses in your
cloud and networks outside the cloud. The
networking type and data plane are optimized based
on the original hardware Direct Connect. You can
select the firewall interconnection mode and
networking type to suit your business needs in
different scenarios.

F
Field replaceable unit A unit or component of a system that is designed to
be replaced in the field, i.e., without returning the
system to a factory or repair depot. Field replaceable
units may either be customer-replaceable or their
replacement may require trained service personnel.
Firmware Low-level software for booting and operating an
intelligent device. Firmware generally resides in read-
only memory (ROM) on the device.
Flash Translation Layer Flash Translation Layer (FTL) organizes and manages
host data, enables host data to be allocated to NAND
flash chips of SSDs in an orderly manner, maintains
the mapping relationship between logical block
addresses (LBAs) and physical block addresses
(PBAs), and implements garbage collection, wear
leveling, and bad block management.
Front-end port The port that connects the controller enclosure to the
service side and transfers service data. Front-end port
types are Fibre Channel and iSCSI.
Front-end interconnect On a storage device, all controllers share the front-
I/O module (FIM) end interface modules.

G
Garbage collection The process of reclaiming resources that are no
longer in use. Garbage collection has uses in many
aspects of computing and storage. For example, in
flash storage, background garbage collection can
improve write performance by reducing the need to
perform whole block erasures prior to a write.
Gateway A device that receives data via one protocol and
transmits it via another.

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Global garbage With a view to defragmentation of storage arrays

collection and garbage collection of disks, global garbage
collection reduces garbage of disks by enabling
storage arrays to inform disks of not implementing
invalid data relocation and of controlling space
release so that disks and controllers consume less
space, reducing costs and prolonging the useful life
of storage arrays.
Global system for The second-generation mobile networking standard
mobile defined by the European Telecommunications
communications Standards Institute (ETSI). It is aimed at designing a
standard for global mobile phone networks. GSM
consists of three main parts: mobile switching
subsystem (MSS), base station subsystem (BSS), and
mobile station (MS).
Global wear leveling With a view to individual characteristics of a single
disk, global wear leveling uses space allocation and
write algorithms to achieve wear leveling among
disks, preventing a disk from losing efficacy due to
excessive writes and prolonging the useful life of the
disk.

H
Hard disk tray The tray that bears the hard disk.
Heartbeat Heartbeat supports node communication, fault
diagnosis, and event triggering. Heartbeats are
protocols that require no acknowledgement. They are
transmitted between two devices. The device can
judge the validity status of the peer device.
Hit ratio The ratio of directly accessed I/Os from the cache to
all I/Os.
Hot swap The substitution of a replacement unit (RU) in a
system for a defective unit, where the substitution
can be performed while the system is performing its
normal functioning normally. Hot swaps are physical
operations typically performed by humans.
HyperMetro A value-added service of storage systems.
HyperMetro means two datasets (on two storage
systems) can provide storage services as one dataset
to achieve load balancing among applications and
failover without service interruption.
HyperMetro domain A HyperMetro configuration object generally; made
up of two storage arrays and one quorum server.
HyperMetro services can be created on a HyperMetro
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HyperMetro vStore A HyperMetro vStore pair consists of two vStores,

pair that is, two tenants. After a HyperMetro relationship
is set up for a pair of vStores, the datasets in the two
vStores work in redundancy mode and provide
storage services in one dataset view, achieving hitless
service failover.
HyperMetro-Inner On an eight-controller network, with HyperMetro-
Inner, continuous mirroring, back-end global sharing,
and three-copy technologies, a storage system can
tolerate one-by-one failures of seven controllers
among eight controllers, concurrent failures of two
controllers, and failure of a controller enclosure.
HyperDetect HyperDetect is a feature that provides ransomware
detection.
Handle A handle resides on the structural part of a module. It
is used to insert or remove a module into or from a
chassis, not helpful in saving efforts.
Helm chart A Helm chart is in TAR format. It is similar to the deb
package of APT or the rpm package of Yum. It
contains a group of yaml files that define Kubernetes
resources.

I
In-band management The management control information of the network
and the carrier service information of the user
network are transferred through the same logical
channel. In-band management enables users to
manage storage arrays through commands.
Management commands are sent through service
channels, such as I/O write and read channels. The
advantages of in-band management include high
speed, stable transfer, and no additional
management network ports required.
Initiator The system component that originates an I/O
command over an I/O interconnect. The endpoint
that originates a SCSI I/O command sequence. I/O
adapters, network interface cards, and intelligent I/O
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I/O Shorthand for input/output. I/O is the process of

moving data between a computer system's main
memory and an external device or interface such as a
storage device, display, printer, or network connected
to other computer systems. This encompasses
reading, or moving data into a computer system's
memory, and writing, or moving data from a
computer system's memory to another location.
Intelligent ransomware The system detects known ransomware features to
detection identify whether the file systems are attacked by
ransomware. If no ransomware attack is identified,
the system analyzes and compares the changes in file
system snapshots, and uses machine learning
algorithms to further check whether the file systems
are infected by ransomware.
Interface module A replaceable field module that accommodates the
service or management ports.

L
Load balance A method of adjusting the system, application
components, and data to averagely distribute the
applied I/Os or computing requests to physical
resources of the system.
Logical unit The addressable entity within a SCSI target that
executes I/O commands.
Logical unit number The SCSI identifier of a logical unit within a target.
Industry shorthand, when phrased as "LUN", for the
logical unit indicated by the logical unit number.
LUN formatting The process of writing 0 bits in the data area of the
logical drive and generating related parity bits so that
the logical drive can be in the ready state.
LUN mapping A storage system maps LUNs to application servers
so that application servers can access storage
resources.
LUN migration A method for the LUN data to migrate between
different physical storage spaces while ensuring data
integrity and uninterrupted operation of host
services.
LUN snapshot A type of snapshot created for a LUN. This snapshot
is both readable and writable and is mainly used to
provide a snapshot LUN from point-in-time LUN
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Lever A lever resides on the structural part of a module. It

is used to insert or remove a module into or from a
chassis, saving efforts.
Local image repository A private repository used to store the container
images and Helm charts imported by users. It is
different from the standard image repository. The
imported images and Helm charts must meet the
compatibility requirements of the system.

M
Maintenance terminal A computer connected through a serial port or
management network port. It maintains the storage
system.
Management interface The module that integrates one or more
module management network ports.
Management network An entity that provides means to transmit and
process network management information.
Management network The network port on the controller enclosure
port connected to the maintenance terminal. It is provided
for the remote maintenance terminal. Its IP address
can be modified with the change of the customer's
environment.

N
NVM Express A host controller interface with a register interface
and command set designed for PCI Express-based
SSDs.
NVMe SSD A solid state disk (SSD) with a non-volatile memory
express (NVMe) interface. Compared with other
SSDs, such SSDs can deliver higher performance and
shorter latency.

O
Out-of-band A management mode used during out-of-band
management networking. The management and control
information of the network and the bearer service
information of the user network are transmitted
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P
Power failure When an external power failure occurs, the AC PEM
protection depends on the battery for power supply. This
ensures the integrity of the dirty data in the cache.
Pre-copy When the system monitors a failing member disk in a
RAID group, the system copies the data from the disk
to a hot spare disk in advance.
Palm-sized NVMe SSD A palm-sized NVMe SSD is a type of NVMe SSD of
which the dimensions (H x W x D) are 160 mm x 79.8
mm x 9.5 mm (neither 3.5-inch nor 2.5-inch).

Q
Quorum server A server that can provide arbitration services for
clusters or HyperMetro to prevent the resource access
conflicts of multiple application servers.
Quorum Server Mode A HyperMetro arbitration mode. When a HyperMetro
arbitration occurs, the quorum server decides which
site wins the arbitration.

R
RAID level The application of different redundancy types to a
logical drive. A RAID level improves the fault
tolerance or performance of the logical drive but
reduces the available capacity of the logical drive.
You must specify a RAID level for each logical drive.
Ransomware file When launching attacks, ransomware usually
interception generates encrypted files with special file name
extensions. In light of this, the system intercepts the
write to files with specific file name extensions to
block the extortion from known ransomware and
protect file systems in the storage system.
Real-time ransomware Ransomware has similar I/O behavior characteristics.
detection By analyzing file I/O behavior characteristics, the
system quickly filters out abnormal files and
performs deep content analysis on the abnormal files
to detect files attacked by ransomware. Then, secure
snapshots are created for file systems where files
have been attacked, and alarms are reported to
notify the data protection administrator, limiting the
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Reconstruction The regeneration and writing onto one or more

replacement disks of all of the user data and check
data from a failed disk in a mirrored or RAID array. In
most arrays, a rebuild can occur while applications
are accessing data on the array's virtual disks.
Redundancy The inclusion of extra components of a given type in
a system (beyond those required by the system to
carry out its function) for the purpose of enabling
continued operation in the event of a component
failure.
Remote replication A core technology for disaster recovery and a
foundation that implements remote data
synchronization and disaster recovery. This
technology remotely maintains a set of data mirrors
through the remote data connection function of the
storage devices that are separated in different places.
Even when a disaster occurs, the data backup on the
remote storage device is not affected. Remote
replication can be divided into synchronous remote
replication and asynchronous remote replication.
Reverse The process of restoring data from the redundancy
synchronization machine (RM) when the services of the production
machine (PM) are recovering.
Route The path that network traffic takes from its source to
its destination. On a TCP/IP network, each IP packet
is routed independently. Routes can change
dynamically.

S
Script A parameterized list of primitive I/O interconnect
operations intended to be executed in sequence.
Often used with respect to ports, most of which are
able to execute scripts of I/O commands
autonomously (without policy processor assistance).
A sequence of instructions intended to be parsed and
carried out by a command line interpreter or other
scripting language. Perl, VBScript, JavaScript and Tcl
are all scripting languages.
Serial port An input/output location (channel) that sends and
receives data (one bit at a time) to and from the CPU
of a computer or a communications device. Serial
ports are used for serial data communication and as
interfaces for some peripheral devices, such as mouse
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Service data The user and/or network information required for the
normal functioning of services.
Service network port The network port that is used to store services.
Simple network An IETF protocol for monitoring and managing
management protocol systems and devices in a network. The data being
monitored and managed is defined by an MIB. The
functions supported by the protocol are the request
and retrieval of data, the setting or writing of data,
and traps that signal the occurrence of events.
Single point of failure One component or path in a system, the failure of
which would make the system inoperable.
Slot A position defined by an upper guide rail and the
corresponding lower guide rail in a frame. A slot
houses a board.
Small computer system A collection of ANSI standards and proposed
interface standards that define I/O interconnects primarily
intended for connecting storage subsystems or
devices to hosts through host bus adapters. Originally
intended primarily for use with small (desktop and
desk-side workstation) computers, SCSI has been
extended to serve most computing needs, and is
arguably the most widely implemented I/O
interconnect in use today.
Snapshot A point in time copy of a defined collection of data.
Clones and snapshots are full copies. Depending on
the system, snapshots may be of files, LUNs, file
systems, or any other type of container supported by
the system.
Snapshot duplicate A copy of a snapshot LUN.
Source LUN The LUN where the original data is located.
Static Priority Mode A HyperMetro arbitration mode. When a HyperMetro
arbitration occurs, the preferred site always wins the
arbitration.
Storage system An integrated system that consists of the following
parts: controller, storage array, host bus adapter,
physical connection between storage units, and all
control software.
Storage unit An abstract definition of backup storage media for
storing backup data. The storage unit is connected to
the actual storage media used to back up data.

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Streaming media Streaming media is media continuously streamed

over the network. Combining technologies
concerning streaming media data collection,
compression, encoding, storage, transmission,
playback, and network communications, streaming
media can provide high-quality playback effects in
real time at low bandwidth.
Subnet A type of smaller network that forms a larger
network according to a rule, such as, forming a
network according to different districts. This
facilitates the management of a large network.
Smart disk enclosure Being compared with traditional disk enclosures, the
smart disk enclosures are equipped with Arm chips
and DDR memories or other computing modules to
achieve powerful computing capabilities. With such
capabilities, the smart disk enclosures can help
controllers to share some computing loads,
accelerating data processing.
Share authentication During vStore configuration synchronization, the
share authentication information (including the share
information and domain controller configuration) is
synchronized to the secondary end.

T
Target The endpoint that receives a SCSI I/O command
sequence.
Target LUN The LUN on which target data resides.
Thin LUN A logic disk that can be accessed by hosts. It
dynamically allocates storage resources from the thin
pool according to the actual capacity requirements of
users.
Topology The logical layout of the components of a computer
system or network and their interconnections.
Topology deals with questions of what components
are directly connected to other components from the
standpoint of being able to communicate. It does not
deal with questions of physical location of
components or interconnecting cables. The
communication infrastructure that provides Fibre
Channel communication among a set of PN_Ports
(e.g., a Fabric, an Arbitrated Loop, or a combination
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Trim A method by which the host operating system may

inform a storage device of data blocks that are no
longer in use and can be reclaimed. Many storage
protocols support this functionality via various
names, e.g., ATA TRIM and SCSI UNMAP.

U
User interface The space where users interact with a machine.
U-shaped bracket It is an optional structural part like letter "U". It is
located between the mounting ear of a chassis and
the mounting bar of a cabinet or bay and is used to
adjust the locations of the chassis and mounting bar
of the cabinet or bay.

W
Wear leveling A set of algorithms utilized by a flash controller to
distribute writes and erases across the cells in a flash
device. Cells in flash devices have a limited ability to
survive write cycles. The purpose of wear leveling is
to delay cell wear out and prolong the useful life of
the overall flash device.
Write amplification Increase in the number of write operations by the
device beyond the number of write operations
requested by hosts.
Write amplification The ratio of the number of write operations on the
factor device to the number of write operations requested
by the host.
Write back A caching technology in which the completion of a
write request is signaled as soon as the data is in the
cache. Actual writing to non-volatile media occurs at
a later time. Write back includes inherent risks: an
application will take action predicated on the write
completion signal, and a system failure before the
data is written to non-volatile media will cause
media contents to be inconsistent with that
subsequent action. For these reasons, sufficient write
back implementations include mechanisms to
preserve cache contents across system failures
(including power failures) and a flushed cache at
system restart time.

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Write Once Read Many A type of storage, designed for fixed content, that
preserves what is written to it in an immutable
fashion. Optical disks are an example of WORM
storage.
Write through A caching technology in which the completion of a
write request is not signaled until data is safely
stored on non-volatile media. Write performance
equipped with the write through technology is
approximately that of a non-cached system. However,
if the written data is also held in a cache, subsequent
read performance may be dramatically improved.

Z
Zone A collection of Fibre Channel N_Ports and/or
NL_Ports (i.e., device ports) that are permitted to
communicate with each other via the fabric. Any two
N_Ports and/or NL_Ports that are not members of at
least one common zone are not permitted to
communicate via the fabric. Zone membership may
be specified by: 1) port location on a switch, (i.e.,
Domain_ID and port number); or, 2) the device's
N_Port_Name; or, 3) the device's address identifier;
or, 4) the device's Node_Name. Well-known
addresses are implicitly included in every zone.

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E Acronyms and Abbreviations

A
AC Alternating Current
AD Active Directory
ANSI American National Standards Institute

B
BMC Baseboard Management Controller

C
CLI Command Line Interface

DC Direct Current

E
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ESN Equipment Serial Number

F
FC Fibre Channel
FC-AL Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop
FRU Field Replaceable Unit

G
GE Gigabit Ethernet
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications

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HBA Host Bus Adapter

HD High Density

I
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IP Internet Protocol
IPv4 Internet Protocol version 4
IPv6 Internet Protocol version 6
ISA Instrument Society of America
iSCSI Internet Small Computer Systems Interface
ISO International Organization for Standardization

L
LAN Local Area Network
LUN Logical Unit Number

M
MGMT Network Time Protocol

N
NE Network Element
NEG Negative

O
OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

P
P2P Point-to-Point Service
PDU Power Distribution Unit

R
RoHS Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous
Substances
RH Relative Humidity
RTN Return Current

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SAN Storage Area Network

SAS Serial Attached SCSI
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SMS Short Messaging Service
SSD Solid State Disk
SSH Secure Shell
STP Shielded Twisted Pair

U
UL Underwriters Laboratory
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair

V
VLAN Virtual Local Area Network

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