VNX5700 Unified Installation Guide

EMC VNX
VNX5700 Unified
Installation Guide
P/N 300-012-930
REV A03
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Published December, 2011
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EMC VNX5700 Unified Installation Guide
CONTENTS
Introduction
Audience.............................................................................................................. 5
Overview: Installing in an EMC cabinet ................................................................. 5
Overview: Installing in an existing cabinet ............................................................ 6
Prepare your system

Before you begin checklist.......................................................................................... 7
Resource requirements ........................................................................................ 8
Unpack your system

Unpacking the shipping boxes ................................................................................... 9
Removing mini-rack contents ................................................................................... 10
Assemble components in your cabinet

Installing rails ..........................................................................................................
Installing components..............................................................................................
Installing the standby power supply ...................................................................
Installing storage processor enclosure ...............................................................
Installing blade enclosure 0 ...............................................................................
Installing optional blade enclosure 1..................................................................
Installing Control Stations and extension cables ................................................
Installing disk-array enclosure 0.........................................................................
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Cable your system

Cabling Control Station, modem, and public LAN......................................................
Cabling CS0 .......................................................................................................
Cabling CS1 (optional) .......................................................................................
Cable storage processors and blades .......................................................................
Cabling storage processor A (SP A) and B (SP B) to blades 2 and 3 .....................
Cabling storage processor A (SP A) and B (SP B) to blades 4 and 5 .....................
Cabling SPs to the blade management modules .......................................................
Cabling for two blade enclosures........................................................................
Cabling the standby power supply to SP serial port ..................................................
Cabling DAE 0 ..........................................................................................................
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Power up
Before you power up ................................................................................................
Connecting or verifying power cables .......................................................................
Verifying system status ............................................................................................
Control Station LEDs...........................................................................................
Blade enclosure and blade LEDs ........................................................................
SPE and SP LEDs ................................................................................................
Standby power supply LEDs ...............................................................................
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Add extra storage

Disk-array enclosure types .......................................................................................
Assembling the DAEs ...............................................................................................
Connect SPE and DAE cables ....................................................................................
Power up additional DAEs ........................................................................................
Verify DAE Status......................................................................................................
Verify 3U, 15 disk DAE status .............................................................................
Verify 2U, 25 DAE status.....................................................................................
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Setup
System setup checklist............................................................................................. 63
Planning worksheets
VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified Worksheet ...............................................
Provisioning for File worksheet .................................................................................
Provision storage ...............................................................................................
Create NFS export...............................................................................................
Create or attach CIFS share.................................................................................
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Introduction
This guide describes the installation process for the EMC VNX5700 Unified system.
Audience
Although your VNX system is customer installable, EMC recommends that the installation be
performed by someone who has a general background in information technology. While prior
training is not required, customers who successfully installed this product were trained as either:
EMC Proven Professionals
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists
Cisco Certified Network Associates
CompTIA A+ certified technicians
Your service provider offers a variety of installation and implementation services designed to
assist you in installing and setting up your VNX system into a production environment as quickly
and efficiently as possible. Contact your sales representative to take advantage of these service
offerings.
Overview: Installing in an EMC cabinet

If your system was shipped in an EMC cabinet:
1. Read and complete the prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin checklist on
page 7. These tasks include:
a. Creating a Product Support account
b. Downloading the VNX5700 Hardware Information Guide
c. Completing the VNX Unified worksheets
d. Reviewing the resource requirements needed for your system
2. Unpack the shipping boxes and verify the shipping contents by using the packing instructions
on the outside of the box as described in Unpacking the shipping boxes on page 9.
3. Verify cabling, including the power up cables as described in Cable your system on page 29.
4. Power up your system and verifying that the system powered up correctly by checking the LEDs
of the Control Stations, blade enclosures, storage processors, standby power supply, and
disk-array enclosures as described in Power up on page 45.
5. Complete the tasks listed in the System setup checklist section as described in System setup
checklist on page 63. These tasks include:
a. Attaching the bezel
b. Connecting your Windows client
c. Initializing your system using the VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified
d. Registering your product
Introduction
Overview: Installing in an existing cabinet

If your system was shipped in a mini-rack:
1. Read and complete the prerequisite tasks as described in Before you begin checklist on
page 7. These tasks include:
a. Creating a Product Support account
b. Downloading the VNX5700 Hardware Information Guide
c. Completing the VNX Unified worksheets
d. Reviewing the resource requirements needed for your system
2. Unpack the shipping boxes and verify the shipping contents as described in Unpacking the
shipping boxes on page 9.
3. Remove mini-rack contents as described in Removing mini-rack contents on page 10.
4. Assemble the components as described in Assemble components in your cabinet on
page 13 in your cabinet by first installing the rails and then installing each system component:
a. Standby power supply
b. Storage processor enclosure
c. Control Stations
d. Blade enclosure
e. DAE 0 (vault DAE)
5. Cable your system as described in Cable your system on page 29:
a. Cable your primary Control Station and optionally, a secondary Control Station.
b. Cable your storage processors (SP A and SP B) and blades.
c. Cable the SPS to the SPs (SP A and SP B).
d. Cable SP A and B to DAE 0.
6. Power up your system by connecting power cables. Then, verify that the system powered up
correctly by checking the LEDs of the components as described in Power up on page 45.
7. Optionally, you can add a disk-array enclosure, power it up and then verify that the DAE was
powered up correct by checking the DAE LED status as described in Add extra storage on
page 51.
8. Complete the tasks listed in the System setup checklist section as described in System setup
checklist on page 63. These tasks include:
a. Attach the bezel.
b. Connect your Windows client.
c. Initialize your system using the VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified.
d. Register your product by creating a Product Support account.
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Prepare your system

Before you begin checklist
Use the Before you begin checklist to help you determine what you need to install for your system.
Table 1 Before you begin checklist
Complete
Task
Comments
1. Set up product support

account.
If you do not already have a Product Support account, go

to https://Support.EMC.com to set one up immediately.
You will need a support account for access to the latest
documentation and troubleshooting information, online
chat, installation and maintenance videos, utilities and
wizards.
2. Complete the VNX Unified The Planning worksheets provide management port, login
information, and IP addresses. See Planning worksheets
Planning worksheets.
on page 67. To download additional worksheets, go to
https://Support.EMC.com and search for VNX Unified
Planning Worksheets.
3. Prepare site
For resource requirements, go to Table 2 on page 8.
4. Download additional VNX

installation
documentation (when
appropriate).
EMC provides additional documentation for installation of

certain VNX systems, including:
DC-power (Telco) systems
NEBS systems
Dense-rack systems
Download this documentation from Powerlink at Home >
Support > Technical Documentation and Advisories >
hardware/platforms Documentation > VNX Series >
Installation/Configuration
5. Download VNX
If you are unfamiliar with the VNX system architecture,
download and review the VNX5700 Hardware
documentation (optional)
Information Guide before you begin the installation.
Go to https://Support.EMC.com. From the Store
heading, click VNX Series > Documentation > VNX5700 >
Manuals and Guides > VNX5700 Hardware Information
Guide.
If you want to generate documentation specific for your
system configuration to configure servers, update
software, or add and replace hardware, go to
www.emc.com/vnxsupport.
Prepare your system
Resource requirements
Table 2 Resource requirements
Resource
Requirement
AC Power
For high availability: At least two 110 or 240 V AC circuits are required.
Types of plugs: C13 and C14
Network
One or two 1-Gigabit Ethernet management connections (depending on 1 or 2

Control Stations)
Space
Cabinet vertical space:

2U (unit) (3.5 inches, 8.89 cm) for storage processor enclosure (SPE)
1U for the standby power supply (SPS)
1U for each Control Station (CS)
2U for each blade enclosure (BE)
2U or 3U disk-array enclosure (DAE) 0
For each optional DAE, either 2U or 3U
Tools
Slotted- or Phillips-head screwdriver
Windows client
A Windows-based computer to run the initialization, maintenance, and

management tools with:
Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 800
At least 500 MB of free space
Connection on same LAN subnet as your VNX5700 system
DNS/NTP server network connection to the VNX5700 and the management
host
Windows Domain Controller recommended
SMTP server network connection to the VNX5700 and the management host
Browsers: Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox
Note: The supported browser versions are listed in the release notes.
Network information
The management port and login information in the Planning Worksheets of this
install guide. This information includes:
A static IP address for each storage processor in the system (for example,
123.45.6.7)
The IPv6 global prefix and gateway for each SP if your network supports the
IPv6 Internet Protocol and you want to manually configure IPv6 for the
management ports
The subnet mask of the LAN to which the system is connected
The default gateway address of the LAN to which the system is connected
Unpack your system

Unpacking the shipping boxes
You might have received your system already racked and cabled in an EMC cabinet or in a mini
rack.
If your system was shipped in an EMC cabinet:

a. Follow the unpacking instructions on the outside of the box.
b. Go to Cable your system on page 29 to verify the cabling.
If your system was shipped in a mini rack:

a. Verify that you have received all of the systems components, including cables and bezels.
Table 3 on page 9 lists the shipping contents.
b. For damaged or missing components, notify your Sales associate immediately for
replacements.
Table 3 Shipping contents

Components
Accessories
Documentation
One or two blade

enclosures
Mounting screws
Bezel
Management cables
Power cables
Fibre cables
VNX5700 File Installation Guide (this

guide)
Mounting screws
Bezels
Extension cables
IPMI cable
One or two
Control Stations
(CSs)
Note: IPMI cable is only available

with a second CS.
Note: Ensure that you have the latest version

of the install guide and any other associated
documentation. To download the most
recent version of the installation guide, go to
the EMC Online Support website
(https://Support.EMC.com), select VNX
Series > Install and Configure.
Environmental Compliance Information
and notices
Management cable
Power cable
Storage
processor
enclosure (SPE)
Mounting screws
Bezel
Power cable
Standby power
supply (SPS)
All components
Cable label kit (for customer

cabinet)
Mounting screws
Bezel
Management cable
Power cable
Unpack your system
Removing mini-rack contents

1. Remove the MAC Address label from the front of CS0 and attach to the inside cover of this
document. Optionally, remove the MAC Address label from the front of CS1 and attach to the
inside cover of this document.
2. Remove screws.
a. Using a slotted- or Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the component screws from both
sides as shown in Figure 1.
Note: Remove only the screws holding the components in the mini-rack. Do not remove the
screws holding the rails in the mini-rack.
b. Retain the removed screws to install the components in the site rack.
Front
Mini-rack
0
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1 Disk-array enclosure (DAE)

Screw into rail
Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them
Will Make the Array Unusable
Screw into rail

2 Disk-array enclosure (DAE)
DVD Control Station 1
3 Control Station 1 (optional)
DVD Control Station 0
4 Control Station 0
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU B
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PS B0 PS B1
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CPU B
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CPU A
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8
Screw into rail
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU B
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CPU A
AC
Figure 1 Mini-rack contents
10
AC
AC
9 Storage propcessor
10
Screw into rail
Screw into rail
11 Standby power supply
3. Slide the components out and set aside as shown in Figure 2.

a. Slide out from top to bottom.
b. Carefully set aside each component as it is removed.
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4. If blade enclosure 1 is included in the mini rack, slide it out, and remove the 2U adjustable
rails separately.
5. Remove the screws on the adjustable rails.
6. Remove the adjustable rails from the shipping container as shown in Figure 3 on page 12.
Removing mini-rack contents
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Front
3U
1U
1U
2U
2U
2U
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Figure 3 Remove adjustable rails

Note: The rails for the DAE can be either 3U as shown in Figure 3 or 2U. The 3U rails are used with the 3U,
15 (3.5-inch) disk drive DAE. The 2U rails are used with 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DAE.
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Installing rails

Two people are required to install the components.
1. Install all the rails into the appropriate location in the site rack (for space considerations find
the lowest available space). Figure 4 through Figure 10 on page 18 show examples of
installing the rails for the VNX5700 components.
2. Insert the alignment pins of the rails into the holes in the back of the rack. Be sure that both
sides are aligned.
3. Install the screws to hold the adjustable rails in place.
The rails must be aligned carefully and they must be level. Wait until all screws are in place to
tighten the screws.
Front
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Alignment pin
Threaded
screw holes
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Figure 4 Installing rails for an SPS
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Insert the
alignment pins
Alignment pins
2 screws
Front
L
Adjustable rails
2 screws
R
2 screws
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Figure 5 Installing rails for an SPE
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Insert the
alignment pins
Alignment pins
2 screws
Front
L
Adjustable rails
2 screws
R
2 screws
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Figure 6 Installing rails for a blade enclosure 0
Installing rails
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Insert the
alignment pins
Alignment pins
2 screws
Front
L
Adjustable rails
2 screws
R
2 screws
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Figure 7 Installing rails for blade enclosure 1
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Installing rails
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Alignment pins
Front
L
2 screws
Insert the
alignment pins
R
2 screws
Adjustable rail
2 screws
per side
Figure 10 Installing rails for disk-array enclosure 0
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Installing components
Figure 11 shows an example of the front view of the VNX5700 components. The components to
install include:
Standby power supply
Storage processor enclosure
Blade enclosure 0
Blade enclosure 1 (optional)
Control Station 0
Control Station 1 (optional)
Disk-array enclosure 0 (Look for the yellow label over the vault drives [0-3] as shown in
Figure 11.)
The EMC VNX5700 Hardware Information Guide provides more detail on each of these
components.
Front
0
15 disk
Disk-array
enclosure 0
3U
14
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
Control Station 1
(optional)
1U
Control Station 0
1U
DVD
DVD
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU A
AC
AC
AC
CPU B
AC
Blade Enclosure 1
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Blade enclosure 1
(optional)
2U
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU A
AC
AC
AC
CPU B
AC
Blade enclosure 0
2U
PS B0 PS B1
PS A0 PS A1
CPU A
AC
AC
AC
CPU B
AC
Storage processor
enclosure
2U
Standby power
supply
1U
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Figure 11 Front view of VNX5700 Unified

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6Gb SAS
Figure 12 shows an example of the rear view of the VNX5700 components.
Disk-array
enclosure 0
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CS
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Control Station 1
(optional)
CS
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Figure 12 Rear view of VNX5700 Unified
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Installing the standby power supply

Two people are required to install the components. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical
lift or help from another person.
1. Slide the SPS component into the cabinet rails at the bottom of the rack.
2. When the SPS is in place, tighten the screws to hold it in place in the cabinet. Tighten the
screws enough to hold the component in place. Do not tighten the screws completely until all
of the components are in place as shown in Figure 13.
SPS 1 unit bracket

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Installing storage processor enclosure

The storage processor enclosure (SPE) is 2U in height. It goes into the next available space in the
adjustable rails.
1. Locate the Product ID/SN from the product serial number tag located at the back of the SPE.
Record this number to use when you register the product during system setup installation
steps.
2. Slide the SPE into the slot above the SPS as shown in Figure 14.
3. Install the screws holding the component in place.
It may be easier to install the screws working in a diagonal pattern bottom left and top right,
bottom right and top left.
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Installing blade enclosure 0

1. The blade enclosure is a 2U component. Install blade enclosure 0 above the SPE as shown in
Figure 15.
2. Install the screws holding the component in place.
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Installing optional blade enclosure 1

1. Install blade enclosure 1 above blade enclosure 0 as shown in Figure 16.
2. Slide blade enclosure 1 into the 2U adjustable rail above blade enclosure 0.
3. Install the screws holding the components in place. Wait until all components are in place to
tighten all of the screws.
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Installing Control Stations and extension cables

1. Slide the primary Control Station (CS0) into the slot above the blade enclosures as shown in
Figure 17.
2. Install the screws holding the Control Station in place. Do not fully tighten the component
screws until all of the components are in place.
3. Install the extension cables after the Control Station has been installed into the rail.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 if a secondary Control Station (CS1) is shipped as shown in Figure 18 on
page 26. Extension cables will be labeled CS1.
Control Station 0
rear
CS
MODEM socket
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
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VGA plug
Serial
console
CS 0
CS 0 MGMT
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Control Station 1 Rear
IPMI port
CS
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IPMI port
MGMT
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VGA plug
Serial
console
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Figure 18 Install Control Station 1 and extension cables
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Installing disk-array enclosure 0

DAE 0 is identified with a sticker over the first four disks (0-3). It can be either a 3U, 15 DAE or a
2U, 25 DAE.
1. Slide DAE 0 into the slot above the Control Stations as shown in Figure 19.
2. Install the screws holding the DAE in place. Do not fully tighten the component screws until all
of the components are in place.
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Cable your system

To allow for easy installation of the cables, the cables are provided with labels already attached.
Cabling Control Station, modem, and public LAN

Your system may contain one or two Control Stations. The primary Control Station is CS0 and an
optional secondary Control Station is CS1.
Cabling CS0
1. If you have not removed the labels from the front of CS0 and CS1 (if applicable), remove them
now and attach to the inside cover of this document.
2. Locate the cables shown in Figure 20. You have already connected extension cables B and
C when you installed the Control Station.
Modem
CS0 B
CS0
CS0 MGMT
CS0 MGMT
CS modem port
Extension cable to
cable E
Extension cable to
public LAN
CS0
CS0
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 1
A-Side
CS0
CS0
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 1
B-Side
Figure 20 CS0 cables
Cable your system
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3. Connect CS0 to the customer modem, if applicable as shown in Figure 21.
4. Connect CS0 MGMT extension cable to public local area network (LAN) as shown in Figure 21.
C
Modem
Rear
Control Station 0
PDU B
CS
MODEM socket
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
Serial
console
VGA plug
CS0 MGMT
CS0
Figure 21 Cabling CS0 to modem and public LAN
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Cable to
public LAN
To cable E to
Blade Encl 0 MMB Port 1
5. Connect CS0 A to blade enclosure 0 management module A (MMA) Port1 as shown in

Figure 22. D
6. Connect CS0 B extension cable to blade enclosure 0 management module B (MMB) Port 1 as
shown in Figure 22. E
B
MODEM plug
Control Station 0
1U
MGMT
CS
VGA socket
CS0
Serial Console
MGMT
CS0
D
E
01
01
Blade enclosure 1
(optional)
2U
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 1
0 1
Blade
Blade Encl
Encl 00
MMB
MMB Port
Port 21
01
3
2
Standby power
supply
1U
Switch
Power
Power
2
1
0
Storage processor
2U
Blade enclosure 0
2U
Switch
Power
Power
Figure 22 Cabling CS0 with blade enclosure 0
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Cabling CS1 (optional)

If you have a secondary Control Station:
1. Locate the cables shown in Figure 23. You have already connected extension cables
D when you installed the Control Station.
Modem
CS1
CS1
CS modem port
CS1 CS Port
CS1
CS0 CS Port
Extension cable to
CS0
cable F
CS1
CS1 MGMT
Extension cable to public LAN
CS1
CS1
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 2
CS1
CS1
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 2
Figure 23 Cabling CS1 to modem and public LAN
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C and
2. Connect CS1 to the customer modem, if applicable as shown in Figure 24.

3. Connect CS1 Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) to CS0.
4. Connect CS1 MGMT extension cable to local area network (LAN). D

Modem
Rear
Control Station 1
CS
MODEM socket
PDU A
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
Serial
console
VGA plug
CS1 CS Port
Cable to public LAN

CS1 MGMT
B
B
CS1
To cable F to
Blade Encl 0 MMB Port 2
CS0 CS Port
Control Station 0
CS
MODEM socket
PDU B
IPMI port
MGMT
MGMT
VGA plug
Serial
console
Figure 24 Cabling CS1
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5. Connect CS1 A cable to Blade Enclosure 0 MMA port 2 as shown in Figure 25.
6. Connect CS1 B cable to Blade Enclosure 0 MMB Port 2 as shown in Figure 25.
CS1
B
B
Control Station 1
(optional)
1U
MODEM plug
CS
VGA socket
MODEM
plug
CS1
Control Station 0
1U
MGMT
MGMT
Serial Console
01
01
Serial Console
MGMT
CS
VGA socket
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 2
Blade enclosure 1
(optional)
2U
MGMT
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 2
0 1
01
3
2
Standby power
supply
1U
Switch
Power
Figure 25 Cabling CS1 with blade enclosure 0
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Power
2
1
0
Storage processor
2U
Blade enclosure 0
2U
Switch
Power
Power
Cable storage processors and blades

You will have received a pair of Fibre Channel cables per Blade.
Cabling storage processor A (SP A) and B (SP B) to blades 2 and 3

1. Locate the Fibre Channel cables as shown in Figure 26.
SP A A4 Port 1
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 0
SP A A4 Port 0
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 0
SP B B4 Port 0
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 1
SP B B4 Port 1
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 1
Figure 26 SP A and SP B Fibre Channel cables
35
2. Connect SP A A4 port 1 to blade 3 slot 0 port 0
A as shown in Figure 27.
B .
4. Connect SP B B4 port 0 to blade 2 slot 0 port 1
C .
D .
Rear
Blade 4
Blade 5
A Blade 2
Blade 3
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 1
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 0
Blade2 Slot 0
Port 0
Blade3 Slot 0
Port 1
MM
SP A
Figure 27 Cable SP A and SP B with blades 2 and 3
36
SP A A4 Port 0
SP B B4 Port 0
SP B
MM
SP A A4 Port 1
SP B B4 Port 1
Cabling storage processor A (SP A) and B (SP B) to blades 4 and 5

1. Locate the Fibre Channel cables as shown in Figure 28.
SP A A4 Port 3
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 0
SP A A4 Port 2
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 0
SP B B4 Port 2
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 1
SP B B4 Port 3
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 1
Figure 28 SP A and SP B Fibre Channel cables
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A as shown in Figure 29.
B .
C .
D .
Rear
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 0
3
0
1
0
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 1
Blade5 Slot 0
Port 1
Blade4 Slot 0
Port 0
Blade 2
Blade 3
Blade 4
Blade 5
SP A A4 Port 3
SP A A4 Port 2
SP B B4 Port 2
SP B B4 Port 3
MM
Figure 29 Cable SP A and SP B with blades 4 and 5
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SP A
SP B
MM
Cabling SPs to the blade management modules

When cabling the VNX5700, the cable from the SP management modules always connects to the
highest numbered blade enclosure port 0.
Cabling for two blade enclosures

1. Locate the cables as shown in Figure 30.
SP A
MGMT
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 0
SP B
MGMT
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 0
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 0
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 1
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 0
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 1
Figure 30 Blade enclosure cables
2. Connect SP A MGMT to the highest blade enclosure, which is blade enclosure 1 port 0 on the A
side in the example shown in Figure 31. A
3. Connect SP B MGMT to the highest blade enclosure, which is blade enclosure 1 port 0 on the B
side. B
4. Cross-connect blade enclosure 0 port 0 to blade enclosure 1 port 1 on the A side,
applicable.
C if
5. Cross-connect blade enclosure 0 port 0 to blade enclosure 1 port 1 on the B side,

applicable.
D if
Cabling SPs to the blade management modules
39
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
3
1
0
3
1
0
3
1
0
3
2
Blade 2
1
0 1
Blade Encl 0
MMA Port 0
MGMT
33
22
1
0
00
11
SPE
MGMT
3
SP A
Switch
Power
Switch
Power
SPS
Rear
Figure 31 Cabling SPs to two blade enclosures
40
3
2
1
0
3
2
1
0
3
0
3
1
0
Blade 4
C
2
3
2
1
0
2
1
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 1
3
2
1
3
2
0
2
0 1
Blade Encl 1
MMA Port 0
3
1
0
3
1
Blade 3
0
0 1
Blade Encl 0
MMB Port 0
2
SP B
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 0
Blade 5
Blade Encl 1
MMB Port 1
Blade
enclosure 0
0 1
Blade
enclosure 1
Power
Power
Cabling the standby power supply to SP serial port

SP A
SP B
SPS A
SPS B
Figure 32 SPS cables
2. Connect SPS A to the SP A serial port as shown in Figure 33.

3. Connect SPS B to the SP B serial port.
Storage processor enclosure
SP B
SP A
Standby power supply

Switch
Power
Switch
Power
Power
SPS A
SPS B
SPS B
Power
SPS A
Figure 33 Cabling SPs to SPS
Cabling the standby power supply to SP serial port
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Cabling DAE 0
Cabling between the SPE and the DAEs uses SAS cables.
SP A A0 Port 0
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 0
LCC B
SP A A0 Port 1
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 1
LCC B
Figure 34 DAE SAS cables
2. Connect the following cables by matching the diamonds

and
circles on the DAEs
with the diamond
and circle
on the cable connectors as shown in Figure 35 on
page 43. Ensure that the cables lock into place.
a. Connect SP A A0 Port 0 to DAE 0 LCC A
b. Connect SP B B0 Port 0 to DAE 1 LCC B
c. Connect SP A A0 Port 1 to DAE 0 LCC A
d. Connect SP B B0 Port 1 to DAE 1 LCC B
3. The connectors for LCC A and LCC B must be connected with the tabs in the opposite position.
For example, on both DAEs, because LCC A and LCC B are reversed, the cable connections into
LCC B and LCC A are also reversed. If the tab on the connector for LCC A is up, then the tab on
LCC B must be down.
42
Disk-array enclosures above DAE 0 are optional

#
X4
6 Gb
SAS
DAE 1
LCC B
X4
6 Gb
SAS
LCC A
#
X4
X4
6Gb SAS
6Gb SAS
DAE 0
LCC B
LCC A
B
CS
CS 1
(optional)
MGMT
IPMI port
LCC A
Serial
console
A
B
CS
CS 0
MGMT
IPMI port
Serial
console
2
1
2
0
Blade
enclosure 1
A
3
1
0
Blade
enclosure 0
1
0
Switch
SP A A0 Port 1
SP A A0 Port 0
SPE
SP B B0 Port 1
Power
SP B B0 Port 0
Switch
Power
Power
Power
SPS
Rear
VNX-000356MOD
Figure 35 Cabling DAE 0 and DAE 1
Cabling DAE 0
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Power up
Before you power up
1. If you are powering up a dual Control Station system, unplug the power cable on CS1, as this
component should be powered up last.
2. Ensure that the switches for SPS A
and SPS B
M are turned Off.
3. Ensure that the cabinet circuit breaker is in the On position, all necessary PDU switches are
switched On, and power is connected.
Connecting or verifying power cables

1. Connect or verify the power cables as shown in Figure 36 on page 46. Ensure that all the
power cables are locked in place.
Note: Only storage processors should be connected to the SPS.
a. SPS A to PDU A.
b. SPS A to SP A.
A
B
c. SPS B to PDU B.
d. SPS B to SP B. D
e. Blade enclosure 0 to PDU B.
f. Blade enclosure 0 to PDU A.
g. Blade enclosure 1 to PDU B
h. Blade enclosure 1 to PDU A
i. SPS A to DAE 0.
j. SPS B to DAE 0.
Note: The LEDs begin flashing.

k. CS0 to PDU B.
2. Turn on the SPS power switches.
3. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the system to power up completely.

4. If the optional CS1 is installed, wait until Step 3 completes and the SP fault LED is turned off,
then connect CS1 to PDU A. N Figure 41 on page 49 shows an example of the SP LEDs in
the storage processor.
Power up
45
Rear
PDU A
#
X4
PDU B
6 Gb
SAS
X4
6 Gb
SAS
25 disk
Disk-array
enclosure 1
(optional)
#
X4
6Gb SAS
15 disk
Disk-array
enclosure 0
X4
6Gb SAS
CS
MGMT
IPMI port
Control Station 1
(optional)
CS 1
CS
MGMT
IPMI port
CS 0
Control Station 0
Serial
console
Serial
console
I
Blade enclosure
Blade 5
Blade 4
Blade 3
Blade 2
SP B
SP A
E
Blade enclosure
Storage processor
enclosure
C
Standby
power
supply
Switch
Power
SPS B
Power
Switch
Power
Power
SPS A
A
VNX-000358
Figure 36 Connect power cables
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Verifying system status

Table 4 and the other illustrations used in this section call out only the LEDs that you need to
verify to ensure that the system powered up correctly and is operating normally. The VNX5700
Hardware Information Guide provides more detailed information on all the LEDs. These LEDs
include the power and system LEDs as well the LEDs for fault status.
Table 4 System status LEDs
Component
LED
Status
Comments
Control Station
System status
System power
Steady green
Steady green
On, operating normally

Blade enclosure
(Front)
Power
Steady blue or green
Blade power
supply
(Front)
Power
Steady green
Fault
Off
No fault detected.
Blade CPU A
and B
(Front)
Power
Steady green
Fault
Off
No fault detected
Storage processor
enclosure
(Front)
Power
Steady blue or green
Storage processor
power supply
(Front)
Power
Steady green
Fault
Off
No fault detected
Storage processor
SPA and B
(Front)
Power
Steady green
On
Fault
Off
No fault detected
Standby power
supply
(Back)
The LEDs on the back of the SPS will

flash until fully powered.
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Control Station LEDs

1. Use Figure 37 and Table 4 on page 47 to ensure that the Control Station is powered up.
2. If any fault LEDs are on, or if any power LEDs remain flashing after approximately 15 minutes
of operation, contact your authorized service provider.
Blinks when booting.
ON when operating.
DVD
1
CS Front
Blinks when booting.
On when operating.
B
MODEM plug
MGMT
CS
B
MGMT
Serial Console
VGA socket
CS Rear
Figure 37 CS LEDs
Blade enclosure and blade LEDs

1. Use Figure 38, Figure 39 on page 49, and Table 4 on page 47 to ensure that the blade
enclosure and blades are powered up.
Blade enclosure
fault LED
AC
Blade enclosure front

Figure 38 Blade enclosure LEDs
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Blade enclosure
power LED
AC
AC
AC
Blade power LED
Blade power LED

Blade fault LED
AC
Blade fault LED
AC
AC
AC
Blade enclosure front

Figure 39 Blade LEDs
SPE and SP LEDs

1. Use Figure 40, Figure 41, and Table 4 on page 47 to ensure that the SPE and Storage
Processors (SP A and B) are powered up.
SP enclosure
fault LED
SP enclosure
power LED
AC
AC
AC
AC
SP enclosure front
Figure 40 SPE LEDs

SP B power LED
SP A power LED
SP A fault LED
AC
AC
SP B fault LED
AC
AC
SP enclosure front
Figure 41 SP A and B LEDs
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Standby power supply LEDs

There are no LEDs on the front of the SPS. Use Figure 42 and Table 4 on page 47 to ensure that the
SPS is powered up.
The LEDs on the back of the SPS will flash until fully charged in about one hour.
Standby power supply LEDs
Rear
Switch
Power
Power
Standby power supply B
Switch
Power
Power
Standby power supply A
SPS power
SPS battery
SPS no battery
SPS fault
Figure 42 SPS LEDs
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Add extra storage

Disk-array enclosure types
Before you install DAEs in your cabinet, review the DAE section in the VNX5700 Hardware
Information Guide. This guide provides cabling examples for interleaving and stacking your DAEs.
Note: The cabling examples described in this guide are for illustration purposes only. Your system
cabling might be different based on how many DAEs you install and whether you use load
balancing to install these DAEs.
DAEs are optional components that add extra storage. DAEs come in:
2U, 25 (2.5-inch) DAE as shown in Figure 43.
3U, 15 (3.5-inch) DAE as shown in Figure 44 on page 52.
If DAEs are used, the DAEs should be installed above the top-most blade enclosure in the cabinet.
Either type of DAE may be installed. The arrangement of the DAEs in a cabinet may depend upon a
number of factors. For more information on DAE assembling and arrangement, see the VNX5700
Hardware Information Guide.
Front
2U, 25 Disk-array enclosure

0
24
X4
X4
6 Gb
SAS
6 Gb
SAS
Rear
Figure 43 2U, 25 (2.5-inch) disk drive DAE
Add extra storage
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3U, 15 3.5 disk Disk-array enclosure
Front
14
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
#
6Gb SAS
X4
SAS
X4
SAS
6Gb SAS
SAS
SAS
Rear
VNX-000729
Figure 44 3U, 15 (3.5-inch) disk drive DAE.
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Assembling the DAEs

The DAE is heavy and should be installed into a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury
and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack
without a mechanical lift or help from another person.
1. Unpack shipping boxes.
2. Verify that the following DAE components were shipped:
Mounting screws
Bezel
SAS cables
Power cables
3. Label the cables:
a. Locate the DAE cables and the sheet of labels shown in Figure 45.
b. Attach the cable labels by matching the icons on the connectors with the icons on the
labels.
Labels
SP A SAS 0
rt
rt
o
P t
S r
A
A Po t
P
S
S
S or
A
P SA P
S
S
A A
P S
S A
P
S
S
SP A SAS 0
SP A SAS 0
SP A SAS 0
SP A SAS 0
VNX-000687
Figure 45 Attach labels to the SAS cables

Assembling the DAEs
53
4. Install the DAE rails:

A 2U DAE will use 2U rails and the 3U DAE will use 3U rails. The DAE rails should be installed
above the topmost blade enclosure. The rails must be aligned carefully.
When arranging DAEs in your cabinet, you should consider rack space, I/O load balancing
across the disks, and convenience. TheVNX5700 Hardware Information Guide provides more
information on racking and cabling options.
a. Insert the adjustable rail slide and seat both alignment pins into the rear channel of your
cabinet as shown in Figure 46.
b. Extend the rail and align the front of the rails.
c. Insert two retention screws in the front and two retention screws in the back of each rail.
Alignment pins
Front
L
2 screws
Insert the
alignment pins
R
2 screws
Adjustable rail
2 screws
per side
Figure 46 Installing the DAE rails
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5. Install the DAE:

Two people are required to install the components. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical
lift or help from another person.
a. Slide the DAE onto the rails so that they line up with the tabs in the rear as shown in
Figure 47.
b. When the DAE is in place, tighten all of the screws. It may be easier to install the screws
working in a diagonal pattern, such as bottom left and top right, bottom right and top left.
c. Repeat, as appropriate, with any other DAEs.
Front
SA
S
SA
S
SA
S
SA
SA
S
SA
S
SA
S
SA
SA
S
SA
S
SA
S
SA
SA
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S
SA
S
SA
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Right side bracket
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thr
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Th
2 Brackets
4 Screws each side
k
rac
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thr
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rou
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VNX-000741
Figure 47 Sliding DAE onto the rails
Assembling the DAEs
55
Connect SPE and DAE cables

The SAS ports on the SPE are labeled 0, 1, 2, and 3. The VNX5700 Hardware Information Guide
provides examples of how to cable DAEs in your VNX5700 for interleaved or stacked
environments.
In this example, one DAE is being added.
1. Locate one pair of cables for each DAE as shown in Figure 48.
SP A A0 Port 0
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 0
SP A A0 Port 1
LCC A
SP B B0 Port 1
LCC B
LCC B
Figure 48 DAE cables
2. Connect the following cables by matching the diamonds

and
circles on the DAEs
with the diamond
and circle
on the cable connectors as shown in Figure 49 on
page 57. Ensure that the cables lock into place.
c. Connect SP A A0 Port 1 to DAE 0 LCC A
d. Connect SP B B0 Port 1 to DAE 1 LCC B
The connectors for LCC A and LCC B must be connected with the tabs in the opposite position. For
example, on both DAEs, because LCC A and LCC B are reversed, the cable connections into LCC B
and LCC A are also reversed. If the tab on the connector for LCC A is up, then the tab on LCC B must
be down.
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Disk-array enclosures above DAE 0 are optional

#
X4
6 Gb
SAS
DAE 1
LCC B
X4
6 Gb
SAS
X4
#
X4
LCC A
6Gb SAS
DAE 0
6Gb SAS
LCC B
LCC A
B
CS
CS 1
(optional)
MGMT
IPMI port
LCC A
Serial
console
A
B
CS
CS 0
MGMT
IPMI port
Serial
console
2
1
2
0
Blade
enclosure 1
A
3
1
0
Blade
enclosure 0
1
0
Switch
SP A A0 Port 1
SP A A0 Port 0
SPE
SP B B0 Port 1
Power
SP B B0 Port 0
Switch
Power
Power
Power
SPS
Rear
VNX-000356MOD
Figure 49 Connecting SAS cables
3. To connect buses 2 and 3, you will need to cable the following as shown in Figure 50 on
page 58:
Connect SPE and DAE cables
57
to bus 3
LCC B
H
G
LCC A
to bus 2
LCC B
E
#
X4
6 Gb
SAS
LCC A
X4
6 Gb
SAS
DAE 1
#
X4
X4
#
CS
CS 1
(optional)
6Gb SAS
DAE 0
6Gb SAS
MGMT
IPMI port
LCC A
Serial
console
A
B
CS
CS 0
MGMT
IPMI port
Serial
console
2
1
1
0
2
1
0
Blade
enclosure 0
Blade
enclosure 1
SP B B0 Port 3
SPE
Switch
Power
Switch
Power
SPS
Rear
Figure 50 Connecting SAS cables for buses 2 and 3
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SP A A0 Port 2
SP B B0 Port 2
SP A A0 Port 3
Power
Power
Power up additional DAEs

1. Connect or verify that the DAE 1 power cable is connected to PDU A.
2. Connect or verify that the DAE 1 power cable is connected to PDU B.
Note: DAE 0 is cabled to the SPS. All other DAEs are connected directly to the power distribution
units (PDUs).
PDU B
PDU A
Rear
#
X4
6 Gb
SAS
25 disk 2U
Disk-array enclosure 1
X4
6 Gb
SAS
B
A
#
X4
X4
#
CS
6Gb SAS
15 disk 3U
Disk-array enclosure 0
6Gb SAS
MGMT
MGMT
IPMI port
Control Station 1
(option)
Serial
console
A
CS
IPMI port
Serial
console
Control Station 0
Blade enclosure
3
2
Standby power
supply
Switch
Storage processor
enclosure
Blade enclosure
Power
Power
Switch
Power
Power
Figure 51 Power up DAE 1
Power up additional DAEs
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Verify DAE Status

The illustrations used in this section show only the LEDs that you need to verify to ensure that the
system powered up correctly. The VNX5700 Hardware Information Guide provides more details on
all LEDs.
Verify 3U, 15 disk DAE status

1. Verify the status of a 3U disk DAE by using Figure 52 and Table 5 on page 60.
2. If any fault LEDs are on, or if any power LEDs remain flashing after approximately 10 minutes,
contact your authorized service provider.
The LCC on the rear on the DAE will display a bus ID and enclosure address.
DAE fault
DAE power
Front
0
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SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
3U, 15 3.5 drive Disk-array enclosure
SAS
Disk drive
power
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
SAS
Disk drive
fault
VNX-000743
Figure 52 3U, 15 disk drive DAE front view
Table 5 3U, 15 DAE LEDs
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LED
Color
State
Description
DAE
Fault/Status
Amber
Off
No fault detected
DAE Power
Blue
On
Powering and powered up

For 3U DAEs, this is with backend bus running at 6 Gb/s
Verify 2U, 25 DAE status

1. Verify the status of a 2U 25 disk DAE by using Figure 53 and Table 6 on page 61.
2. If any fault LEDs are on, or if any power LEDs remain flashing after approximately 10 minutes,
contact your authorized service provider.
The LCC on the rear on the DAE will display a bus ID and enclosure address.
DAE fault/status
DAE power
2U, 25 Disk-array enclosure front
00
24
Disk drive
power
Disk drive
fault/status
VNX-000734
Figure 53 2U, 25 disk drive DAE front view
Table 6 2U, 25 DAE LEDs

LED
Color
State
Description
DAE
Fault/Status
Amber
On
Fault has occurred
DAE Power
Blue
On
Powering and powered up

For 2U DAEs, this is with backend bus running at 6 Gb/s
Verify DAE Status
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Setup
System setup checklist
After completing all the installation steps including Table 1, Before you begin checklist,continue
to install, configure, and manage your system by using the System setup checklist in Table 7.
Table 7 System setup checklist
Complete
Task
Comments
Attach bezel
When all of the components have been installed, all of the screws have
been tightened snugly, and all of the cables have been installed securely
into the proper ports, return to the front of the site rack or cabinet and
select the correct bezel for the component, and then press the bezel into
place on the front of the component as shown in Figure 54 on page 66.
Connect a
This computer is used to initialize your VNX system and it must be on the
Windows client same subnet as your VNX system.
to the network
Initialize your
1. If your system shipped with a VNX Installation Toolbox (VIT) CD, you can
storage system
use it to install and initialize your system. EMC recommends that you
download the latest version of the VIT and download it from the Support
website. Go to https://Support.EMC.com/, and select VNX Series >
Install and Configure. The VIT is posted as a .zip file under VNX
Installation tools.
2. On the management console, run the VIT CD or extract the files from the
VIT .zip file.
3. Download and install VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified (VIA).
Note: EMC recommends that you use the latest version of this utility, which
is available on https://Support.EMC.com/.
4. Launch VIA and select the Install option. The Welcome screen appears.
5. Click Next. The Select Configuration Profile screen appears.
6. From Configuration Profile Name, select New Configuration, and click
Next.
VIA discovers the Primary Control Station MAC address over the public
LAN. In a dual Control Station configuration, only the Primary Control
Station broadcasts its MAC address.
7. Follow the online instructions to discover and assign IP addresses to
your VNX system.
For more information and support on VIA, go to:
https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX and click Before you begin to get a list of
known issues and resolutions for VIA.
https://Support.EMC.com, click Search Support and enter the specific
failure message into EMC Knowledgebase for possible resolution and
corrective action for specific error messages that you may encounter.
Setup
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Table 7 System setup checklist (continued)

Complete
Task
Comments
Register the
After initializing your VNX, use the registration wizard in the VIA to register
storage system your system for support.
for support
Note: To register your system, you must have a Product Support account. If
you do not have an account, go to the https://Support.EMC.com website
to set one up.
1. To register a system from VIA, on the Select a wizard page, click Register
for Support, and follow the online instructions.
2. When you complete the Registration Wizard, the system will transfer
data to your authorized service provider over the Internet or by
encrypted email.
Launch
Unisphere from
VIA for
File/Unified
application
Use Unisphere to manage your VNX system. From VIA:

1. On the Select a Wizard screen, click Launch Unisphere.
2. Allow pop-ups to appear on your browser.
3. Accept all certificates that appear for the IP addresses and set them all
to Always Trust.
4. Log in to Unisphere using sysadmin, global user account.
Note: If you receive a login error, close the browser and re-launch
Unisphere.
5. After you successfully logged in to Unisphere, close VIA.
Update your
The storage system comes pre-installed with the latest version of the VNX
storage system OE software available at the time of shipment. To see if any patches or
software
newer releases have been made available since shipment, or to install any
enabler software that you ordered with your system:
1. Download and install the Unisphere Service Manager from the VIT CD. It
automatically checks to see if newer versions of the USM are available
when you start it up.
Note: You must always update the File OE software first. To ensure that the
File and Block OE compatibility is maintained, go to the EMC support
website at https://Support.EMC.com, and search for the knowledgebase
article titled VNX for Block software supported by VNX for File software,
and refer to the File vs. Block OE compatibility table.
2. Go to the https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX website, and select Update
Software under VNX tasks. Follow the online instructions for your
system.
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Install ESRS
and configure
ConnectHome
You can ensure that your system communicates with your service provider
by installing the VNX ESRS IP Client. Install the ESRS from the VIT. set up
the ESRS, and then test the ConnectHome process. See EMC Secure
Remote Support IP Client for VNX Requirements and installation on the
VNX Support site at https://Support.EMC.com.
Table 7 System setup checklist (continued)

Complete
Task
Comments
Configure
servers for VNX
Unified
systems
(optional)
Go to the https://mydocs.emc.com/VNX website and from the Server tasks

list, select an appropriate task such as:
Attach server
Install or update software (VNX for Block)
Add hardware
Replace hardware
Install path
management
software
(optional)
Install PowerPath on the server. If you have supported path management

software other than PowerPath, install it on the server as described in the
software documentation.
Provision
storage
(optional)
For Block, launch Unisphere to create RAID groups/pools and LUNs, and
then present them to the server in its storage group.
For File, launch Unisphere to provision storage, create an NFS export, or
create a CIFS share. Use the Provisioning Worksheet to help you
complete these tasks.
For more information on these tasks, follow the instructions in the
Unisphere online help.
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Planning worksheets
VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified Worksheet
Use this worksheet to collect the information required to initialize your storage system when
using the VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified.
To download the latest version of the VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified, go to the
https://support.EMC.com and select Support. Search for VNX Installation Assistant.
IMPORTANT
The VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified auto-discovers and pre-populates certain values
based on the system and network environment of your Windows client. Ensure you verify and fill
these values in to the Value column by recording the results of the auto-discovery.
Field
Value
Comments
Control Station Public LAN Settings

CS0 Primary hostname
CS1 Secondary hostname
CS0 Primary IP address
CS1 Secondary IP address
To configure the IPv6 addresses for the

Control Station address, use the VNX
Installation Assistant for File/Unified for
the initial installation, and then refer to the
Configuring and Managing Networking on

VNX technical module and the EMC VNX
Command Line Interface Reference for File
to complete the IPv6 additions.

Netmask
Auto-discovered (required). Enter this

information into the Value column of this
table.
Gateway

table.
DNS domain

table.
Primary DNS server
Auto-discovered (optional). Enter this

table.
Secondary DNS server
Auto-discovered (optional). Enter this

table.
Planning worksheets
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Planning worksheets
Field
Value
Comments
NTP server
As a Best Practice, EMC recommends that

your Control Stations be configured with
the Network Time Protocol (NTP) service.
The NTP service will be automatically
configured on the Control Station if you
select this box in the GUI.
Time Zone
Required
Passwords
root password
nasadmin (default)
nas admin password
nasadmin (default)
Passwords are default factory values and

should be changed as soon as possible for
security reasons.
Passwords can be changed during the VNX
Installation Assistant for File/Unified
installation process or from within
Unisphere.
Blade Public LAN Settings

DNS domain
Primary DNS server
Secondary DNS server
Auto-discovered (required). These settings

apply to all primary blades.
To configure the IPv6 addresses for the
blades (DNS or NTP), first use the VNX
Installation Assistant for File/Unified for
the initial installation and then refer to the
Configuring and Managing Networking on
VNX technical module and EMC VNX
Command Line Interface Reference for File
to complete the IPv6 additions.
Note: The values auto-discovered for the

secondary DNS server are optional.
Storage Processor Public LAN Settings
SP A IP address
SP B IP address
Array User Name

Array Password
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Public IP addresses for your storage

processors are required for use with the
Unisphere Service Manager (USM) routine
array maintenance and upgrades.
In addition, for VNX for File where
Unisphere for Block licenses are in place,
Unisphere can be used to manage storage
for external host connectivity, and the VNX
for File. However, we recommend users
manage VNX for File storage using the
Provisioning Wizard capability within the
VIA or within Unisphere.
The IP addresses must be on the same
subnet as the Control Station.
Obtain this information from the Block
system.
Planning worksheets
Field
Value
Comments
Service Provider/Customer Notification

Email Server
Optional
Email will not work without a DNS server.
Site Information:
Recipient Email Addresses
Optional
Site ID
Optional (third-party name)
Dial-in-Modem #
Optional
This is the local number that is used by the
service provider to dial into your system.
Licenses
CIFS (Windows)
NFS (UNIX or Linux)
Replicator V2
File Level Retention
Snapsure
Required
Check the boxes of the licenses you have
purchased.
VNX Installation Assistant for File/Unified Worksheet
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Planning worksheets
Provisioning for File worksheet

Use this worksheet to collect the information required to provision storage, create an NFS export,
or create a CIFS (Windows) share.
Although you can use the various wizards within the VNX Installation Assistant, EMC recommends
that you use Unisphere to configure your VNX system for the production environment.
Provision storage
You can also add additional storage and perform additional provisioning later. See the
documentation and videos available on the VNX product page on the EMC Online Support site at
https://Support.EMC.com.
Field
Value
Comments
Network Configuration
Blade name
IP Address to be assigned to the
newly-created interface
Netmask address
MTU
Optional
Default is 1500
VLAN ID
Optional
default is 0
Network Device
Network device name
Create and use new network
device
Network device settings
Device name
Ports
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Planning worksheets
Create NFS export

Complete this section to create an NFS (UNIX/Linux) export.
Field
Value
Comments
Blade name
Export name
Allocate storage from
Export size
MB, GB, or TB
Host access read-only

export
Read-only hosts
Read/Write hosts
Root hosts
Access hosts
Provisioning for File worksheet
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Planning worksheets
Create or attach CIFS share

Complete this section to create a CIFS (Windows) share or attach to an existing CIFS share.
Field
Value
Blade name
Share name
Allocate storage from
Share size
Local drive
NTP server
Blade default gateway
CIFS server domain
(Windows NT4, Windows
2000 and Windows 2003)
DNS server IPs
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Domain admin user name
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Domain admin password
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Organizational unit
(Windows 2000 and
Windows 2003)
Workgroup (Standalone)
Local admin password
Interfaces
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Prepare your system

Unpack your system

Assemble components in your cabinet

Cable your system

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Add extra storage

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Overview: Installing in an EMC cabinet

Overview: Installing in an existing cabinet

EMC VNX5700 Unified Installation Guide

Prepare your system

1. Set up product support

If you do not already have a Product Support account, go

For resource requirements, go to Table 2 on page 8.

4. Download additional VNX

EMC provides additional documentation for installation of

Prepare your system

One or two 1-Gigabit Ethernet management connections (depending on 1 or 2

Cabinet vertical space:

Slotted- or Phillips-head screwdriver

A Windows-based computer to run the initialization, maintenance, and

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Unpack your system

If your system was shipped in an EMC cabinet:

If your system was shipped in a mini rack:

Table 3 Shipping contents

One or two blade

VNX5700 File Installation Guide (this

Note: IPMI cable is only available

Note: Ensure that you have the latest version

Cable label kit (for customer

Unpack your system

Removing mini-rack contents

1 Disk-array enclosure (DAE)

Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them

Will Make the Array Unusable

Screw into rail

3 Control Station 1 (optional)

DVD Control Station 0

Remove Prior to powering up equipment

5 Blade enclosure 1(optional)

Figure 1 Mini-rack contents

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3. Slide the components out and set aside as shown in Figure 2.

Mak on drives 0-4.

6 Storage processor enclosure

7 Standby power supply

Removing mini-rack contents

Figure 3 Remove adjustable rails

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Assemble components in your cabinet

Figure 4 Installing rails for an SPS

Assemble components in your cabinet

Figure 5 Installing rails for an SPE

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Figure 6 Installing rails for a blade enclosure 0

Figure 7 Installing rails for blade enclosure 1