Veritas NetBackup™ 5340

Appliance Hardware
Installation Guide
NetBackup 5340 Appliance Hardware Installation
Guide
Last updated: 2017-11-06

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 Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware overview ............................................................. 6

NetBackup 5340 compute node and storage shelves ............................ 6
NetBackup 5340 compute node and storage shelf power requirements
............................................................................................. 7
NetBackup 5340 compute node disk drives ......................................... 8
NetBackup 5340 compute node control panel ...................................... 8
NetBackup 5340 compute node rear panel .......................................... 9
5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives ....................................... 10
5U84 storage shelf control panel ..................................................... 12
5U84 storage shelf rear panel ......................................................... 13
5U84 storage shelf RAID controller .................................................. 14
5U84 storage shelf Expansion module .............................................. 15
NetBackup 5340 cables and connectors ........................................... 15

Chapter 2 Preinstallation requirements .......................................... 16

Customer-provided environment and supplies .................................... 16

Storage shelf shipping container contents .......................................... 17
Compute node shipping container contents ....................................... 18
Determining rack locations ............................................................. 18
Heat dissipation guidelines ............................................................. 21
Cable length verification ................................................................. 22
Prerequisites for IPMI configuration .................................................. 23

Chapter 3 Hardware installation procedures ................................. 24

Overview .................................................................................... 24
Installing a storage shelf ................................................................ 25
Installing disk drives into a full-capacity storage shelf ........................... 34
Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf ........... 37
Installing SFPs into the RAID controller ............................................. 41
Installing the compute node rack rails ............................................... 42
Installing the compute node into a rack ............................................. 47
Connecting the hardware ............................................................... 49
Connecting the power cords to the hardware ...................................... 58
Turning on the hardware and verifying operation ................................. 61
 Contents 5

Configuring the IPMI port from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu
........................................................................................... 65
Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface ............ 67

Chapter 4 NetBackup 5340 high availability configuration

........................................................................................... 70

Hardware installation procedures for a NetBackup 5340 high availability

configuration ......................................................................... 70
Connecting two nodes for HA communication ..................................... 71
Connecting the partner node to the Primary Storage Shelf .................... 72
Verifying the hardware installation of a high availability configuration
........................................................................................... 74

Appendix A Adding the disk space for a new Expansion

Storage Shelf ................................................................ 80
Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the
NetBackup Appliance Web Console ........................................... 80
Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the
NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu .............................................. 81
 Chapter 1
Hardware overview
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ NetBackup 5340 compute node and storage shelves

■ NetBackup 5340 compute node and storage shelf power requirements

■ NetBackup 5340 compute node disk drives

■ NetBackup 5340 compute node control panel

■ NetBackup 5340 compute node rear panel

■ 5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives

■ 5U84 storage shelf control panel

■ 5U84 storage shelf rear panel

■ 5U84 storage shelf RAID controller

■ 5U84 storage shelf Expansion module

■ NetBackup 5340 cables and connectors

NetBackup 5340 compute node and storage

shelves
The NetBackup 5U84 storage shelves provide storage capacity in several
configurations. You must have a Primary Storage Shelf that connects to the
NetBackup 5340 compute node. You can use up to three optional Expansion Storage
Shelves for additional storage. Half capacity storage shelves are available if desired.
 Hardware overview 7
NetBackup 5340 compute node and storage shelf power requirements

A NetBackup 5340 high availability (HA) configuration is also available. The HA

components include two compute nodes, one required Primary Storage Shelf, and
up to three optional Expansion Storage Shelves.
The compute node is two rack units (2RU) high.

Each storage shelf is 5RU high and contains two drawers with up to 42 disk drives
per drawer.

The rear of the Primary shelf includes two redundant RAID controller I/O modules.
The Expansion shelves contain two I/O modules for connectivity to the Primary
shelf and to other Expansion shelves.
Refer to the NetBackup 5340 Product Description at the following site for details
about usable storage capacity.
NetBackup Appliance documentation

NetBackup 5340 compute node and storage shelf

power requirements
The compute node operates at 110 VAC at 5.05 A and at 220 VAC at 2.53 A with
C13 and C14 connectors. Since you need to operate the storage shelves at 220
VAC it is easier to apply 220 VAC to the compute node as well.
The storage shelves require 220 VAC at 20 A with C19 and C20 connectors.
 Hardware overview 8
NetBackup 5340 compute node disk drives

NetBackup 5340 compute node disk drives

The front panel of the compute node contains 12 disk drive slots. The slots are
numbered from zero in the lower left corner to 11 in the upper right corner.

The disk drive functions are as follows.

■ Slots 0 and 1 - RAID-1 OS volume
■ Slots 2 and 3 - RAID-1 log volume
■ Slot 4 - hot spare
■ Slots 5 through 11 - blank
The disk drives in the compute node do not provide usable storage capacity.

NetBackup 5340 compute node control panel

A control panel is located on the right front side of the compute node.

The following table describes the components of the control panel.

Number Component Description

1 Power button with The System Status LED uses the colors green
integrated LED and amber to display the health of the compute
node.
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NetBackup 5340 compute node rear panel

Number Component Description

2 Hard Drive Activity LED The drive activity LED on the front panel indicates
drive activity from the on-board hard disk
controllers.

3 System ID button with The System ID button toggles the integrated ID

integrated LED LED and the blue server board LED on and off.
The system ID LED identifies the system for
maintenance when it is racked with similar server
systems.

4 System Cold Reset Button When depressed, the System Cold Reset button
(recessed, tool required) re-boots and re-initializes the appliance. Veritas
recommends that you do not use this button.

5 NIC-4 Activity LED The NIC LEDs represent a network interface

controller. When network links are detected on
6 NIC-3 Activity LED
the controllers, the LEDs are activated and
8 NIC-1 Activity LED remain on. The LEDs blink when network activity
occurs. The amount of network activity
9 NIC-2 Activity LED
determines the rate of blinking.

10 System Status LED The System Status LED is bi-color indicator that
uses the colors green and amber to display the
current health of the compute node.

Two locations are provided for you to monitor the

health of the system. You can find the first
location on the front control panel. The second
location is located on the back edge of the server
board. It is viewable from the rear of the
appliance. Both LEDs show the same state of
health.

NetBackup 5340 compute node rear panel

The rear panel of the compute node contains several components and default ports.
Three PCIe riser assemblies support various configurations.
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5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives

The three PCIe riser assemblies that are outlined in red are numbered, 1, 2, and 3
from right to left. Slots 1 through 8 are shown in the risers.
The following list describes the numbered items.
1. VGA port
2. Three USB ports
3. IPMI remote management port
4. Four copper, RJ45, 1Gb Ethernet* ports, NIC1/eth0, NIC2/eth1, NIC3/eth2,
and NIC4/eth3, left to right
5. Riser Assembly 1, Slot 4, contains a Fibre Channel (FC) card that connects to
the FC ports on the Primary Storage Shelf.
6. Riser Assembly 2, Slot 1, contains a Fibre Channel (FC) card that connects to
the FC ports on the Primary Storage Shelf.
7. Riser Assembly 3, Slot 7, is reserved.
8. Riser Assembly 3, Slot 8, contains a dual port 10Gb Ethernet NIC in all I/O
configurations.

Note: * The embedded Ethernet ports are copper. PCIe Ethernet ports are fibre.
You cannot bond the copper ports and the fibre ports to each other.

5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives

Each storage shelf includes two drawers with 42 disk drive slots each for a total of
84 slots. The following diagrams describe the disk layout for the top drawer and
the bottom drawer. The slot numbers start at the front left of the drawer. Slot numbers
end in the last row at the right rear of the drawer.
The top drawer contains slots 0 through 41. The bottom drawer contains slots 42
through 83.
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5U84 storage shelf drawers and disk drives

Top drawer, rear

Top drawer, front

Bottom drawer, rear

Bottom drawer, front

Disk drives are not preconfigured before shipping. Any drive can be placed into any
slot, if your storage shelf supports the total usable storage capacity.
If desired, you can have a storage shelf with half of the total usable capacity. This
configuration includes 45 disk drives and 39 blank carriers. You receive one box
of 42 disk drives and another box of 3 drives and 39 blanks. Refer to the following
link for the disk drive layout for a half capacity storage shelf.
See “Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf” on page 37.
Each disk drive is encased in a carrier. A label at the top, front end of the carrier
identifies the storage capacity of the disk that is inside the carrier.
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5U84 storage shelf control panel

You can purchase a storage shelf that provides half of the total possible storage
capacity. Blank carriers are provided to fill the unused slots in the drawer.
The blank in the carrier is an open five-sided gray plastic box. The upper latch
assembly is the same as a carrier with a disk. A label identifies the carrier as a
blank instead of storage capacity.

5U84 storage shelf control panel

The following table explains the components in the storage shelf control panel.

Number Component Description

1 Unit identification A numerical enclosure display that helps when

setting up and maintaining multiple storage
(ID) display
shelves. The display is on by default with a
value of 00.

2 Input switch Used to set the unit identification display.

3 The power is on or is in Amber when the system is in standby mode.

standby mode LED
Green when the system is on.
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5U84 storage shelf rear panel

Number Component Description

4 Module fault LED Amber when there is a system hardware fault.

An LED may be lit on a power supply, drawer,

disk carrier, cooling module, or I/O module to
identify which component is at fault.

5 Logical status LED Shows a change of status or a fault. Typically

these changes of status or faults are
associated with the shelf's disk drives.
However, the Logical Status LED can also
indicate an issue with an internal RAID
controller or external RAID controller, or with
a host bus adapter.

6 Drawer 1 fault LED Indicates a drive, cable, or sideplane fault in

Drawer 1, the top drawer.

7 Drawer 2 fault LED Indicates a drive, cable, or sideplane fault in

Drawer 2, the bottom drawer.

5U84 storage shelf rear panel

The rear panel of a 5U84 storage shelf contains the following components:
■ Two power supply units (PSUs)
■ Five cooling modules
■ Two I/O modules, which contain either redundant RAID controllers or Expansion
modules.
The following figure shows the five cooling modules across the horizontal axis of
the chassis. The two power supplies are located below the cooling modules.
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5U84 storage shelf RAID controller

Each cooling module contains two fans. Cooling modules can be individually
replaced but cannot be taken apart to replace only one fan.
Refer to the following sections for information about the I/O modules.
See “5U84 storage shelf RAID controller” on page 14.
See “5U84 storage shelf Expansion module” on page 15.

5U84 storage shelf RAID controller

The Primary Storage Shelf contains two RAID controllers in I/O modules. The
controllers are labeled A and B, from left to right as you look at the rear panel of a
shelf. Each controller has two sets of Fibre Channel (FC) ports. From left to right
the set of two FC ports for each controller are labeled 1 and 0. The SAS3 port on
the left side of each RAID controller connects to a SAS3 port on the Expansion I/O
module.

FC ports FC ports
SAS3 port
1 and 0 1 and 0
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5U84 storage shelf Expansion module

5U84 storage shelf Expansion module

Each Expansion Storage Shelf contains two I/O modules. The modules are labeled
A and B, from left to right as you look at the rear panel of a shelf. Each module has
three SAS3 ports that are labeled A, B, and C from left to right. A yellow label states
that port B is for attachment to a server only. The SAS3 ports connect to the SAS
port on each RAID controller on the Primary Shelf and to other Expansion Shelves.

SAS3 ports
Ethernet
A B C port

NetBackup 5340 cables and connectors

The compute node connects to the storage shelf RAID controller with FC cables.
The compute node supports an optional SAS3 adapter port to enable the connection
of a SAS2 or SAS3 tape drive. You can use a SAS3 cable or a SAS2-SAS3 cable
depending on your tape device.
Storage shelf RAID controllers connect to storage shelf Expansion I/O modules
with SAS3 cables.
The power connector that attaches to a storage shelf has a right-angled form factor.

A security tie assures continued connection between the power cable and the
storage shelf.
 Chapter 2
Preinstallation
requirements
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ Customer-provided environment and supplies

■ Storage shelf shipping container contents

■ Compute node shipping container contents

■ Determining rack locations

■ Heat dissipation guidelines

■ Cable length verification

■ Prerequisites for IPMI configuration

Customer-provided environment and supplies

For best ventilation, the rack cabinet:
■ Should be at least 100 cm (4 feet) from walls
■ Should have at least 100 cm (4 feet) from other cabinets on the front and back
of the compute node and the storage shelves
■ Refer to the following section for more details.
See “Heat dissipation guidelines” on page 21.
The following list describes the necessary personnel and equipment that are needed
at the installation site:
■ The storage shelf rails can extend from 713mm (28.07in) to 884mm (33.23in)
in length. Be sure that your racks accommodate these rails.
 Preinstallation requirements 17
Storage shelf shipping container contents

■ At least one person or a mechanical lift to move the compute node.

■ Three people or a mechanical lift to move each storage shelf.
■ A magnetic Philips-head screw driver to install the storage shelf rails into the
rack.
■ A Torx T20 screwdriver to lock each of the two drawers in a storage shelf.
■ Ethernet and Fibre Channel (FC) cables to connect the compute node to your
corporate network.
■ A USB-keyboard and a monitor to connect to the compute node.
■ A 19-inch rack with dual Power Distribution Units (PDUs) with 120VAC or
220VAC power input for the compute node.
■ A 19-inch rack with dual Power Distribution Units (PDUs) with 220VAC power
input for the storage shelves.

Storage shelf shipping container contents

Each storage shelf container includes other boxes and contents as follows.
■ Open Me First envelope, containing:
■ Deployment plan that provides basic information and links to detailed
information
■ Cable straps

■ Envelope, containing;
■ Warranty agreement
■ Environmental compliance statement

■ Hardware cable connections poster

■ Rack template
■ Rack rails and mounting hardware
■ Two SAS-3 cables
■ Two power cords
The disk drives ship separately from the storage shelves. Each disk drive shipping
container contains 42 disk drives in carriers.
When the storage shelves have been installed into a rack you install the disk drives
into the drawers.
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Compute node shipping container contents

Compute node shipping container contents

The compute node and each storage shelf are shipped in separate containers.
Each container includes other boxes and contents. The disk drives are installed
into the compute node at the factory.
The following items ship within the compute node box.
Open Me First envelope, containing:
■ Deployment plan that provides basic information and links to detailed information
Cable straps
Envelope containing:
■ Warranty agreement
■ Environmental compliance statement
■ USB drive with factory image
Hardware such as:
■ Cable connections poster
■ Rack template
■ Rack rails and mounting hardware
■ Four Fibre Channel (FC) cables
■ Two power cords
■ Bezel

Determining rack locations

The compute node is two rack units (2RU) high. The storage shelf is 5RU high.
The storage shelf rails measure 713mm to 884mm (28in to 34.8in). Be sure that
your rack accommodates this distance from the inside of the front post to the inside
of the rear post. Plan for additional space to accommodate power strips, power
cords, and other cables.
The compute node rails are extensible to 914mm (36in). This distance is the
maximum depth that is allowed between rack posts.
When you plan the installation be sure to allocate enough space for all of the
hardware. A typical installation has the storage shelves on the bottom and the
compute node at the top.
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Determining rack locations

Compute node
2RU

Storage shelf
Two drawers
5RU

Storage shelf
Two drawers
5RU

To help you identify RU spacing, many rack manufacturers use a system of lines
and sequential numbers starting at the bottom of the rack. The front and the rear
of the rack are marked the same to ensure that the rails are installed straight and
level. One RU has three holes. The holes for one RU are typically marked with a
line below the bottom hole and another line at the top hole.

Use the rack templates to determine the mounting locations for all devices.
To determine rack locations for the hardware
1 Determine the total number of rack units (RUs) that you need as follows:
■ One compute node (2RU) and one storage shelf (5RU) require 7RUs of
height in the rack.
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Determining rack locations

■ One compute node (2RU) and two storage shelves (5RU each) require
12RUs of height in the rack.
■ One compute node (2RU) and four storage shelves (5RU each) require
22RUs of height in the rack.

2 Use the compute node rack templates to determine RU locations.

3 Fold the compute node templates at the horizontal yellow lines.
4 Use the following graphics to determine where pins and screws for the storage
shelves fit into the rack.
■ The front of each rail includes four pins that insert into the rear of the front
rack post. One screw fits into the middle hole of the middle RU.
 Preinstallation requirements 21
Heat dissipation guidelines

■ The rear of each rail includes four pins that insert into the inside of the rear
rack post. Two screws insert into the front of the rear rack post. The screws
install into the middle hole in the first and the fifth RU.

5 Record the rack positions to help you locate them easily when mounting the
hardware.

Heat dissipation guidelines

Air flows from the front of each unit and exits from the rear of each unit. You can
install the optional compute node bezel without disruption to the airflow.
For best ventilation, the rack cabinet should:
■ Be at least 100 cm (4 feet) from walls.
 Preinstallation requirements 22
Cable length verification

■ Be at least 100 cm (4 feet) from other cabinets on the front and back of the
compute node and the storage shelves.

Note: Data centers with two-foot spaces in the front and in the back of the compute
nodes are acceptable with proper cooling and ventilation.

The following requirements ensure sufficient cooling to the devices.

■ Veritas requires that you install the devices in a National Engineering
Manufacturer's Association (NEMA)-certified or equivalent rack.
■ A minimum of 3 inches (7.6 cm) of space must be between the front of a compute
node and the cabinet door or other air block.
■ A minimum of 6 inches (15.2 cm) of space must be between the rear of a
compute node and the cabinet rear or other air block.
■ A minimum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space must be between the front of a storage
shelf and the cabinet door or other air block.
■ A minimum of 2 inches (5.0 cm) of space must be between the rear of a storage
shelf and the cabinet rear or other air block.
Refer to the NetBackup 5340 Appliance Product Description for specifications about
temperature and cooling.

Cable length verification

Before you install and connect the hardware, be sure to verify that you have the
correct length of the FC and SAS-3 cables for your setup.
Each rack unit (RU) is 44.50 mm (1.752 inches) in height. The NetBackup 5340
compute node is 2RU high and the NetBackup 5U84 Storage Shelf is 5RU high.
Each FC cable is 1 meter (39.37 inches) long.
Two SAS-3 cables ship with each Expansion Storage Shelf. Each SAS-3 cable is
1-meter (3.28 feet) long. SAS-3 cables that are 2 meters (6.56 feet) long can be
ordered separately. The 2-meter cable is long enough to connect the Primary
Storage Shelf to the third Expansion Storage Shelf when you use the recommended
configuration.

Note: If you must have Expansion shelves in different racks be sure that the SAS-3
cables are long enough. Do not stretch the cables too tightly or try to use adapters
or extensions.
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Prerequisites for IPMI configuration

Prerequisites for IPMI configuration

Verify the following configuration prerequisites:
■ The remote management port can auto-negotiate its link speed of up to 1 Gbps.

Note: If the IPMI is connected to a managed switch port, it is recommended

that you configure the switch port to auto-negotiation.

■ If a firewall exists between the appliance and the remote devices that manage
an appliance (like a laptop computer), open the following ports:

22 SSH

80 HTTP

162 SNMP

443 HTTPS

623 KVM

5120 RMM ISO/CD

5123 RMM floppy

5124 CD

5127 SSL

5900 KVM CLI

7578 RMM CLI

7582 SSL

Note: If you have a private internal network, remember to configure the settings
accordingly in your network address translation (NAT).

■ The remote management port must be configured as a DHCP or static address.

 Chapter 3
Hardware installation
procedures
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ Overview

■ Installing a storage shelf

■ Installing disk drives into a full-capacity storage shelf

■ Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf

■ Installing SFPs into the RAID controller

■ Installing the compute node rack rails

■ Installing the compute node into a rack

■ Connecting the hardware

■ Connecting the power cords to the hardware

■ Turning on the hardware and verifying operation

■ Configuring the IPMI port from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu

■ Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface

Overview
This chapter describes the procedures to install one compute node, one Primary
Storage Shelf, and up to three Expansion Storage Shelves.
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Installing a storage shelf

Components for a high availability (HA) configuration include two compute nodes
and the same number of storage shelves as the non-HA scenario. Refer to the
following chapter for information about installing the HA hardware.
See “ Hardware installation procedures for a NetBackup 5340 high availability
configuration” on page 70.

Installing a storage shelf

You can use this installation procedure for a Primary Storage Shelf and for an
Expansion Storage Shelf. For the systems that include one or more Expansion
Shelves, install those units first followed by the Primary Shelf. Always load hardware
into a rack from the bottom to ensure personal safety and proper weight distribution
of equipment.
From the inside of the front post to the inside of the rear post the rails measure
713mm to 884mm (28in to 34.8in). Be sure that your rack accommodates this
distance. Allow extra space to accommodate power strips, power cords, and other
cables.

Warning: A storage shelf without disk drives weighs up to 61.65kg (135.72lbs). To

avoid potential equipment damage and personal injury, do not install disk drives
into the storage shelves before mounting them into the rack. The added weight of
the disk drives hinders the ability to safely install the storage shelves. Use the lifting
straps that are provided with the shelf to remove the shelf from the shipping
container. Use a mechanical lift or three people to raise the shelf into position. The
rear of the shelf is heavier than the front of the shelf.

To install the storage shelf rails

Veritas recommends that two people install the rails. One person works at the back
of the rack and one person is at the front of the rack.
A magnetic Philips-head screwdriver is required to install screws into the storage
shelf rails.
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Installing a storage shelf

1 The storage shelf rails are extended to full length in the shipping container. It
is easier to install the rails when they are at their shortest length.
2 Use the four adjuster screws on the inside of the rail to decrease the rail length.

3 Identify the left and the right rails which are labeled LH (left-hand) or RH
(right-hand) on the front inside of the rail.

Note the ledge at the bottom of each rail. The storage shelf sits on the ledges
which must be located on the inside of the rack. The ledges must not be located
between the rail and the rack wall.
4 Locate the pins on the front and the rear of the rails.
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Installing a storage shelf

5 Use the rack templates that are provided with the hardware. One side of the
template shows the front of the rail. The other side of the template shows the
rear of the rail. The template shows the five rack units (RUs) to scale.
 Hardware installation procedures 28
Installing a storage shelf

6 Start with the left rail. Place the rail pins inside the front of the rack.
 Hardware installation procedures 29
Installing a storage shelf

7 Extend the rail assembly to enable the rear rail pins to engage.

8 Verify that the pins are fully seated in the holes in the rack posts.
9 Secure the four adjuster screws as needed. Do not over-torque.
10 Repeat the process for the right rail.
11 Verify that the left rails and the right rails use the same rack holes and are
parallel.
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Installing a storage shelf

12 Identify the three different types of screws.

Descriptions of the screws are provided in the following table.

Number Description Rack location(s) Rail location(s)

1 Fastening screw with two Front: Center holes in Front: Top and bottom
washers - for use after shelf first and fifth rack units holes.
is installed in rails. (RUs).
Rear: N/A
Rear: N/A

2 Clamping screw Front: Center hole of Front: Center hole.

third rack unit (RU).
Rear: Top and bottom
Rear: Center holes in holes.
first and fifth rack units
(RUs).

3 Rear fastening screw Front: N/A Front: N/A

Rear: N/A Rear: Connects from

chassis lock tab to
hole in triangular end
of rail.
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Installing a storage shelf

13 Install the clamping screws from the outside of the rack posts so that they
engage the rails and the rack.
The front of the rail requires one clamping screw in the center hole of the center
RU.
The rear of the rail requires two clamping screws. Insert these screws in the
middle hole in the first and the fifth RU.

14 Remove any plastic film from the front, sides of the shelf.
Do not remove the front plate or bezel from each drawer.
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Installing a storage shelf

15 Remove the hub caps from both sides of the front of the storage shelf.

The caps snap off without any tools.

16 Warning: The shelf weighs 61.56kg (135.72lbs) without disk drives. Use a
mechanical lift or at least three people holding the lifting straps. Do not discard
the straps in case you need to move the shelf later.

Warning: The back end of the storage shelf is heavier than the front end.

From the front of the rack, carefully lower the storage shelf onto the rail ledges
in the rack.
17 Push the shelf into the back of the rack.
18 On the front of the rack, use a screw and two washers in the top and the bottom
holes.
19 Locate the lock tabs on the left and right rear corners of the storage shelf
chassis.
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Installing a storage shelf

20 Insert a screw through the lock tab into the hole in the triangular end of the rail.
Secure the screw.

21 On the front of the storage shelf reattach the left and the right hub caps. The
left cap contains the control panel. The right cap contains spaces for two latches
which connect to the storage shelf.
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Installing disk drives into a full-capacity storage shelf

Installing disk drives into a full-capacity storage

shelf
The Primary Storage Shelf and the Expansion Storage Shelf use 4-TB or 8-TB disk
drives. You cannot mix the two disk storage capacities in one shelf. You can have
different capacities in separate shelves.
You can purchase a storage shelf that provides half of the total possible storage
capacity. Refer to the following section for half capacity disk installation instructions.
See “Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf” on page 37.

Note: It is helpful to have two people install the disks. Both people can move the
latches to unlock the carriers. One person can remove two or three disks from the
shipping box and hand them to the other person. The first person should orient the
disk drives in the direction of installation. The second person installs the disks. Both
people can press the carriers down and lock them forward. Less than 5 minutes
are required to fill an entire drawer.

To install the disk drives into the storage shelf slots

1 Examine the two anti-tamper locks on the front of each drawer.

The red arrows in the locks point to the center of the drawer if the locks are
not engaged.
2 If the locks are engaged, use a Torx T20 screwdriver to rotate the locks
counterclockwise.
3 Pull the bottom drawer forward as far as possible without damaging the
hardware.
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Installing disk drives into a full-capacity storage shelf

4 Locate and open the box or boxes that contain the storage shelf hard disk
drives in their Disk Drive In Carrier (DDIC) units.

Note: Each disk drive is preinstalled in a carrier.

5 Before removing the disk drives from a shipping box prepare each disk drive
carrier for drawer installation.
Do the following for each disk drive carrier:
■ Identify the release latch in the middle of the top of a carrier.

■ Push the release latch to the right. A yellow line appears to the left of the
latch when the carrier is unlocked.

6 After unlocking all of the carriers, install each carrier into the bottom drawer.
Do the following for each of the carriers that you want to install:
■ Insert the carrier into one slot and push it down until it stops.
■ Place one thumb on each of the two pads that are shown by the red arrows.
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Installing disk drives into a full-capacity storage shelf

■ Push the carrier forward towards the rear of the slot, in the direction of the
circled end of the carrier.
■ The release latch clicks into place. The yellow line is no longer visible.
■ Repeat the process for each carrier in the bottom drawer of the shelf.

7 Verify that all disks are properly seated in the slots.

8 Slide the bottom drawer into the storage shelf.
9 Engage the anti-tamper locks as needed.
10 Pull the top drawer forward as far as possible without damaging the hardware.
11 Install the disk drive carriers into the top storage shelf drawer.
12 Slide the top drawer into the shelf.
13 If you need to remove a disk drive, slide the release latch to the right. The disk
pops up.

14 Engage the anti-tamper locks as needed.

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Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf

Installing disk drives and blanks into a

half-capacity storage shelf
The Primary Storage Shelf and the Expansion Storage Shelf use 4-TB or 8-TB disk
drives. You cannot mix the two disk storage capacities in one shelf. You can have
different capacities in separate shelves.
This section provides instructions for installing disk drives into a storage shelf that
has one half of the total usable storage capacity. Blank carriers are installed into
the slots that are not filled with disks. Detailed maps of the slots are provided for
the blanks and the disks.
Fill the bottom drawer with disks and blanks. Then install disks and blanks into the
top drawer.
To install disk drives and blanks into the bottom drawer of the storage shelf
1 Examine the two anti-tamper locks on the front of each drawer.

The red arrows in the locks point to the center of the drawer if the locks are
not engaged.
2 If the locks are engaged, use a Torx T20 screwdriver to rotate the locks
counterclockwise.
3 Pull the bottom drawer forward as far as possible without damaging the
hardware.

Caution: To provide sufficient airflow for storage shelf cooling, install blank
carriers in the empty drive slots of a half-populated drawer.
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Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf

4 Note the numbered slots in each of the three rows. Blank disk carriers are
shown in gray. Slots with the carriers that include disk drives are shown in
white.

Bottom drawer, rear

Bottom drawer, front

5 Identify the release latch in the middle of the top of a blank carrier.

Push the release latch to the right. A yellow line appears to the left of the latch
when the disk is unlocked.
6

7 Start at the front row of the bottom drawer.

8 Locate slot 42 at the front left corner of the drawer.
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Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf

9 Insert one disk drive into slot 42 and into each slot in the first row.
10 Insert the carrier into the slot and push it down until it stops.
11 Place one thumb on each of the two pads that are shown by the red arrows.

12 Push the carrier forward towards the rear of the slot, in the direction of the
circled end of the carrier. The latch clicks into place.
The yellow line is no longer visible.
13 Press all carriers down into the slots and lock them forward.
14 Insert one disk drive into slot 56 and into all slots in the second row.
15 Press all carriers down into the slots and lock them forward.
16 Insert one disk drive into slot 70.
17 Insert blank carriers into slots 71 to 83.
18 Press all carriers down into the slots and lock them forward.
19 Verify that all slots in the three rows are seated down in the slots. A carrier that
is not inserted correctly may hinder securing the drawer.
20 If you need to remove a disk drive, slide the release latch to the right. The disk
pops up.
21 Slide the drawer carefully into the shelf.
22 Engage the anti-tamper locks as needed.
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Installing disk drives and blanks into a half-capacity storage shelf

To install disk drives and blanks into the top drawer of the storage shelf
1 Pull the top drawer forward as far as possible without damaging the hardware.
2 Install disk drive carriers into slots 0 to 13.

Top drawer, rear

Top drawer, front

3 Install disk drive carriers into slots 14 and 28.

4 Insert the carrier into one slot and push it down until it stops.
5 Place one thumb on each of the two pads that are shown by the red arrows.

6 Push the carrier forward towards the rear of the slot, in the direction of the
circled end of the carrier.
The release latch clicks into place.
7 Locate slot 15 on the left side of the second row. Slot 15 is to the right of slot
14. Install blanks into slots 15 through 27.
8 Locate slot 29, to the right of slot 28.
9 Install blanks into slots 29 to 41.
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Installing SFPs into the RAID controller

10 If you need to remove a blank, slide the release latch to the right. The blank
pops up.
11 Verify that all slots are filled.
12 Push the drawer into the shelf.
13 Engage the anti-tamper locks as needed.

Installing SFPs into the RAID controller

Four small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers are provided. You must insert
them into the Fibre Channel (FC) ports 0 and 1 in each RAID controller in the Primary
Storage Shelf.
To install the SFPs
1 Locate the SFPs.
2 Identify the FC ports 0 and 1 in each of the two RAID controllers.

FC ports
SAS3 port
3 2 1 0

3 Remove the black rubber cap on each SFP that you want to install.
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Installing the compute node rack rails

4 Slide the SFP completely into one port until it clicks into place. Be sure that
the metal handle on the end of the SFP is on the top. You do not need to lift
up the handle.
5 Verify that the SFP is seated properly. The SFPs should be parallel to each
other. They should not be twisted or incompletely inserted.

Installing the compute node rack rails

The NetBackup 5340 compute node requires two RUs of space. Veritas recommends
that you install the node in the space that is directly above the storage shelves.
Always install the heavier storage shelves at the bottom of the rack. Best practices
recommend that you install hardware at the bottom of a rack first. Then work your
way up the rack.
Veritas recommends that two people install the rails; one person at the back of the
rack and one at the front.
Veritas also recommends that two people lift and place the compute node into the
mounted rails.
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Installing the compute node rack rails

To install the compute node rails

1 Identify the front and the rear of each rail. The following illustration shows the
front of the left-hand and the right-hand rails. The front of the left rail is labeled
A. The front of the right rail is labeled B. The labeled sides face the rack wall
when the rails are installed.

The small metal extensions that are outlined in the illustration must point down,
towards the floor of the rack.

Note: The information in this document supersedes any of the information in

the printed installation materials.

2 Use the rack templates to align the rails with the rack holes.
Fold the template along the yellow dotted lines to create an exact, physical
match to the rack.

Be sure to use the same holes on each side of the rack.

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Installing the compute node rack rails

3 Place one rail inside the rack.

■ The rack holes and the rail pins should match the template.
■ Use the same 1RU space and holes in the front and the rear of the rack.
■ Align the pins in the top holes and the bottom holes of the top RU.
■ Move the rail front and back to fit into the rack.
■ Slide the rail forward until the pins click into the rack holes.

4 Secure the rear of the rail.

■ Push the blue lock toward the rack wall and toward the back of the rail.
■ The lock must be behind the rack post.
■ Ensure that the lock clicks into place.
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Installing the compute node rack rails

5 Insert a washer and a screw into the middle hole of the top RU in the rear of
the rack.

6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the other rail.

7 Identify the three different rails in each rail assembly.
Components in this illustration are as follows.
■ 1 - Outer rail
■ 2 - Intermediate rail
■ 3 - Inner rail
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Installing the compute node rack rails

8 Pull the white tab forward to release the inner rail from the outer and the
intermediate rail.
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Installing the compute node into a rack

9 Separate the inner rail from the other rail components in the rack.
10 Attach the inner rail to the left and the right sides of the chassis at the four
attachment locations.

The rails click into place when properly installed.

Installing the compute node into a rack

After the storage shelves and the compute node rails have been installed, you can
install the compute node into the rack.
To install the compute node into the rack
1 Verify that the rails are securely attached.
■ Verify that the outer rail is securely attached to the rack.
■ Pull the intermediate rail forward. Ensure that the ball bearing retainer is
locked forward.
■ Verify that the inner rail is securely attached to the compute node.

2 Place the hardware in the front of the rack.

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Installing the compute node into a rack

3 Slide the blue tab forward to unlock the intermediate rail.

4 Pull the intermediate portion of rail the rail forward. Ensure that the ball bearing
retainer on the intermediate rail is locked forward.

Note: You do not need to extend the rails as far as they can possibly extend.
You only need sufficient space to place the hardware into the rails.

5 Align the compute node inner rail to the intermediate rail in the rack. Slide the
compute node forward into the rack.
The rail has a lock mechanism that prevents the hardware from being fully
pushed into the rack.
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Connecting the hardware

6 Slide the blue tab to unlock the rails and continue the sliding of the compute
node into rack.

7 Secure the captive screws on the compute node ears.

Connecting the hardware

The compute node is connected to the Primary Storage Shelf with four Fibre Channel
(FC) cables. Expansion Storage Shelves connect to the Primary shelf with two
SAS3 cables.
Each FC HBA card in slots 1 and 4 one and four of the compute node contains two
FC ports.
Each Primary shelf contains two RAID controller I/O modules. Each module contains
two sets of FC ports where each set includes two ports.
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Connecting the hardware

The SAS3 port on the left side of each RAID controller I/O module connects to
SAS3 ports A or C in the Expansion I/O module. Do not use the middle port (B) that
is outlined in yellow. Port B is reserved for Veritas-approved service technicians
only.
The SAS3 connectors that fit into the SAS3 ports require a specific orientation. The
blue tab on one side of the connector must face down when it is installed into a
port.

To connect a compute node to a Primary shelf

1 Obtain four Fibre Channel (FC) cables.
2 Identify the FC ports (circled in orange) in slot 1 of the compute node.
Identify the FC ports (circled in purple) in slot 4 of the compute node.
Note that the orange and the purple cables are for demonstration purposes
only.
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Connecting the hardware

3 Connect one FC cable to each port.

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Connecting the hardware

4 On the Primary shelf connect the other end of the FC cables as shown.

The two ports in slot 1 of the compute node connect to the far right port (port
0) on each RAID controller I/O module.
The two ports in slot 4 of the compute node connect to the port (port 1) next
to the far right port.
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Connecting the hardware

5 Proceed to the following procedure to connect Expansion Storage Shelves to

the Primary shelf.
See “To connect Expansion Storage Shelves to a Primary shelf” on page 53.
If you do not have any Expansion shelves at this time proceed to the following
section to connect power cords to the hardware.
See “Connecting the power cords to the hardware” on page 58.
To connect Expansion Storage Shelves to a Primary shelf
1 Obtain two SAS3 cables.
2 Connect each cable to the SAS3 port in the Primary shelf.

3 Connect the other end of the cable on the left RAID controller to SAS3 port A
in the first Expansion shelf.

4 IMPORTANT - Be sure that the blue tab on each SAS3 connector faces down.
An incorrectly inserted connector is not recognized by the RAID controller.
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Connecting the hardware

5 If you have only one Expansion shelf connect the SAS3 cable from the right
RAID controller to port A on the Expansion shelf, right I/O module.
Connect the SAS3 cable in the right RAID controller to port A in the right
Expansion shelf I/O module.
6 If you have more than one Expansion shelf obtain two SAS3 cables for each
shelf. Note the left and the right Expansion shelf I/O modules.

Caution: Do not connect the right RAID controller SAS3 port to the first
Expansion shelf.

■ In the left Expansion shelf I/O modules, connect port C in the top shelf to
port A in the next shelf.
■ In the right Expansion shelf I/O modules, connect port A in the top shelf to
port C in the next shelf.
■ Repeat the cable connections for more Expansion shelves.
■ Connect the right RAID controller SAS3 port to port A in the last Expansion
shelf.
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Connecting the hardware
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Connecting the hardware

7 Verify that your cable connections are exactly like the cables in the following
diagrams.

Compute node and Primary storage shelf

Compute node, Primary storage shelf, and one Expansion storage shelf

Compute node, Primary storage shelf, and two Expansion storage shelves
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Connecting the hardware
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Connecting the power cords to the hardware

Compute node, Primary storage shelf, and three Expansion storage shelves

Connecting the power cords to the hardware

Each compute node and each storage shelf contain two AC power supplies. To
ensure power redundancy, connect the power supplies on each component to
different AC power sources.
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Connecting the power cords to the hardware

Typically, the rear of a rack is configured with a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) on
each side. The PDU on each side is from a different source to provide power
redundancy.

Note: The storage shelves are 933mm (36.75") long. Ensure that the rack is deep
enough to accommodate the shelves, cables, and power strips.

Caution: Do not turn on the power to any components while connecting the power
cords. The components must be turned on in a specific sequence to ensure correct
communication.

Refer to the following section for a description of the power cable connectors as
needed.
To connect the power cables
1 Verify that the AC power cords and connectors for the compute node are as
follows.
■ AC power connector IEC-60320-C14 to an external power supply
■ AC power connector IEC-60320-C13 to an external power supply
■ Cable rating - 15A, 250V

2 Verify that the AC power cords and connectors for the storage shelves are as
follows.
■ AC power connector IEC-60320-C20 to an external power supply
■ AC power connector IEC-60320-C19 to a storage shelf
■ Cable rating - 20A, 250V

3 For each component, obtain two power cords that are appropriate for your
region and equipment.
4 On the compute node, connect a power cord to each power supply socket.
Connect the other end of each cord to a different PDU.
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Connecting the power cords to the hardware

5 On each storage shelf, connect a power cord to each power supply socket.
Connect the other end of each cord to a different PDU socket.
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Turning on the hardware and verifying operation

6 Verify that your power cable connections match the connections in the following
diagram.

Turning on the hardware and verifying operation

The hardware components must be turned on in a specific sequence to ensure
correct communication between them.
The correct sequence is as follows:
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Turning on the hardware and verifying operation

■ Expansion Storage Shelves (if installed)

■ Primary Storage Shelf
■ Compute node
To turn on the components and verify operation
1 Verify that the following cables are connected properly and securely:
■ Fibre Channel (FC) cables between the compute node and the Primary
Shelf
■ SAS cables between the Primary Shelf and the Expansion Shelf
■ SAS cables between the Expansion shelves (if installed)
■ Power cords from each component to the appropriate Power Distribution
Unit (PDU) sockets in the rack

2 On the rear of the Expansion Shelf that is farthest from the compute node, turn
on both power switches.

3 Wait 2 minutes or 3 minutes for the shelf to initialize. The shelf is more quiet
when it has initialized.
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Turning on the hardware and verifying operation

4 Verify that the Power OK LEDs on both power supplies are green.

Number Description

1 PSU failure

2 AC failure

3 Power ok
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Turning on the hardware and verifying operation

5 Verify that the Power on (standby) LED on the front, left, of the shelf is green.

6 Turn on the next Expansion shelf and let it initialize.

■ Verify that the Power OK LEDs on the power supply modules are green.
■ Verify that the Power On LED on the control panel on the front of the shelf
is green.

7 If you have three Expansion shelves turn on the third shelf.

■ Verify that the Power OK LEDs on the power supply modules are green.
■ Verify that the Power On LED on the control panel on the front of the shelf
is green.

8 Turn on the Primary Storage Shelf. Verify that the Power OK LEDs on the
power supply modules are green.
■ Verify that the Power OK LEDs on the power supply modules are green.
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Configuring the IPMI port from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu

■ Verify that the Power On LED on the control panel on the front of the shelf
is green.

9 Turn on the compute node with the power button on the front right side.

10 Verify that the LED under the button is green.

Configuring the IPMI port from the NetBackup

Appliance Shell Menu
This section explains how to configure IPMI from the NetBackup Appliance Shell
Menu.
Before starting the IPMI configuration, obtain the following information for the
appliance for which you want to configure the IPMI:

IP address IP address for the remote management port so that the default static IP
address of the remote management port can be changed.
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Configuring the IPMI port from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu

Subnet mask Enable connectivity between your network computer and the remote
management port.

Gateway IP Enable connectivity between your network computer and the remote
address management port.

The defaults for the remote management port are:

■ IP Address: 192.168.0.10
■ Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Also review the following section on the IPMI prerequisites.
See “Prerequisites for IPMI configuration” on page 23.
To configure the IPMI port by using a keyboard and monitor
1 Connect the following components to the appropriate ports on the rear panel
of the appliance:
■ A standard video cable between the VGA (Video Graphics Array) port and
a computer monitor.
■ A USB keyboard to a USB port on the appliance.

2 Verify that the appliance is turned on.

Once the startup process is complete, a login prompt appears.
3 Enter the username and password for the appliance. By default, the user name
is admin and the password is P@ssw0rd where 0 is the number zero.
4 At the Main_Menu prompt, type Support to navigate to the Support menu.
5 From the Main_Menu > Support view, enter the following command to
configure the remote management port:
IPMI Network Configure <IPAddress> <Netmask> <GatewayIPAddress>

where IP address is the new IP address of the remote management port. The
Subnet mask and Gateway enable connectivity between your network computer
and the remote management port.
The remote management port must be configured as a DHCP or static address.
At any point in time, you can run the following command to see the IPMI network
details:
IPMI Network Show
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Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface

6 Enter the following command if you want to add a new user to access the IPMI
sub-system. Note that this is an optional step.
IPMI User Add <User_Name>

At the New Password prompt, enter a password for the user.

The default user name is sysadmin. The default password is P@ssw0rd,
where 0 is the number zero.
At any point in time, you can run the following command to view the users who
can access the IPMI:
IPMI User List

7 Type Return to return to the Main_Menu prompt.

8 Use a Cat5 or a Cat6 cable to connect the remote management port to the
network.
9 Make sure you can reach the Veritas Remote Management Console over the
network by using the new address in a web browser.
10 The appliance is ready for initial configuration. See the NetBackup Appliance
Initial Configuration Guide for the appropriate platform for information about
initial configuration requirements and procedures.

Note: Once the initial configuration has been completed, you can connect NIC1
(eth0) to an administrative network that does not provide any backup data
transfer.

Accessing and using the Veritas Remote

Management interface
The IPMI web interface is known as Veritas Remote Management interface. You
can use Veritas Remote Management interface to log on to the NetBackup Appliance
Shell Menu.
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Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface

Note: Alert configuration is not supported using the Veritas Remote Management
interface. Alert configuration is supported from either the Settings > Notification
> Alert Configuration menu in the NetBackup Appliance Web Console or the
Settings > Alerts command view in the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu. For
details, see the Settings > Notifications > Alert Configuration section in the
NetBackup Appliance Administrator’s Guide or the Main > Settings > Alerts view
commands section in the NetBackup Appliance Commands Reference Guide.

Before you use the Remote Management interface, the following prerequisites must
be met:
■ The Remote Management interface must first be configured using the NetBackup
Appliance Shell Menu.
■ At least one power cable must be connected to a functioning power source.
■ At least one user must be enabled to use the LAN channel(s).
To access and use the IPMI web interface from a remote computer
1 Log on to a remote computer in the network and open a supported Windows
browser.
2 Enter the remote management port IP address that is assigned to the remote
management port. The following page appears:

3 Enter your login information. The default user name is sysadmin. The default
password is P@ssw0rd, where 0 is the number zero.
Click Login.
4 The Remote Control section lets you remotely monitor and control the server.
Click Launch Console under the Console Redirection tab to launch the
appliance NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu.
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Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface

5 A JViewer application opens that enables you to remotely monitor and control
the appliance. This application requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
version 6.0 or later. Install Java (as needed).

Caution: Starting with Java 7 update 45, you may receive a security warning
when you launch the KVM remote console from the appliance IPMI port. The
warning states that you do not have proper permissions and prevents appliance
access from the IPMI port. For information about how to resolve this issue,
refer to the following document:
http://www.veritas.com/support/TECH212531

6 You can now access and log on to the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu. Enter
the user name and password for the appliance.
By default, the user name admin has the password, P@ssw0rd where 0 is the
number zero.
 Chapter 4
NetBackup 5340 high
availability configuration
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ Hardware installation procedures for a NetBackup 5340 high availability

configuration

■ Connecting two nodes for HA communication

■ Connecting the partner node to the Primary Storage Shelf

■ Verifying the hardware installation of a high availability configuration

Hardware installation procedures for a NetBackup

5340 high availability configuration
The hardware installation procedures for a high availability (HA) configuration are
slightly different from a non-HA installation. The differences are as follows:
■ Two NetBackup 5340 compute nodes with the same I/O hardware configurations
are used.
■ Both nodes connect to each other using the NIC3/eth2 and NIC4/eth3 Ethernet
ports.
■ Both nodes connect directly to the NetBackup 5340 Primary Storage Shelf.
The installation procedures for a NetBackup 5340 (HA) configuration are as follows:
1. Install the components from the bottom of the rack in the following order: the
Expansion Storage Shelves, the Primary Storage Shelf, and then the two nodes.
For the installation instructions:
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See “Installing a storage shelf” on page 25.

See “Installing the compute node rack rails” on page 42.
See “Installing the compute node into a rack” on page 47.
2. Connect one of the nodes to the Primary Storage Shelf.
See “To connect a compute node to a Primary shelf” on page 50.
3. Connect the other node to the Primary Storage Shelf.
See “Connecting the partner node to the Primary Storage Shelf” on page 72.
4. Connect the two nodes for HA communication.
See “Connecting two nodes for HA communication” on page 71.
5. Verify the hardware installation of an HA configuration.
See “Verifying the hardware installation of a high availability configuration”
on page 74.
6. Connect an Expansion Storage Shelf to the Primary Storage Shelf.
See “To connect Expansion Storage Shelves to a Primary shelf” on page 53.
7. Connect any other Expansion Storage Shelves if you have more than one
Expansion Storage Shelf.
See “To connect Expansion Storage Shelves to a Primary shelf” on page 53.
8. Connect the power cords to the hardware.
See “Connecting the power cords to the hardware” on page 58.
9. Turn on the power to each component in the same order as the installation.
See “Turning on the hardware and verifying operation” on page 61.
10. Configure the IPMI port from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu.
See “Configuring the IPMI port from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu”
on page 65.
11. Access and use the Veritas Remote Management interface.
See “Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface”
on page 67.

Connecting two nodes for HA communication

When both nodes are connected to the primary shelf, connect the nodes to establish
the high availability (HA) communication between them.
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Connecting the partner node to the Primary Storage Shelf

Note: Veritas requires that you reserve the NIC3/eth2 and NIC4/eth3 ports to
connect the two nodes. Do not connect these ports to a network.

To connect the two nodes

1 Locate the NIC3/eth2 and NIC4/eth3 ports on each node.

Compute node

NIC3/eth2
NIC4/eth3

2 Connect the NIC3/eth2 and NIC4/eth3 ports on both nodes with two Ethernet
cables.
3 Verify that the connections match the ports in the following diagram.

Compute node

Partner node

Connecting the partner node to the Primary

Storage Shelf
The following figure shows the locations of the FC ports in the partner node.
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Connecting the partner node to the Primary Storage Shelf

■ The FC ports in slot 1 of the compute node are circled in orange.

■ The FC ports in slot 4 of the compute node are circled in purple.

Partner node

Slot 1 Slot 4

The following figure shows the locations of the FC port 2 and port 3 (the two ports
on the left) in each RAID controller I/O module of the Primary Storage Shelf.

Port 3 Port 2 Port 3 Port 2

To connect the partner node to the Primary Storage Shelf

1 Obtain four FC cables.
2 Identify the four FC ports on the partner node and connect one FC cable to
each port.
3 On the Primary Storage Shelf, connect the other end of the FC cables as
follows:
■ Connect the left FC port in slot 1 of the compute node to the port 2 in the
right RAID controller I/O module of the Primary Storage Shelf.
■ Connect the right FC port in slot 1 of the compute node to the port 2 in the
left RAID controller I/O module of the Primary Storage Shelf.
■ Connect the left FC port in slot 4 of the compute node to the port 3 in the
right RAID controller I/O module of the Primary Storage Shelf.
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■ Connect the right FC port in slot 4 of the compute node to the port 3 in the
left RAID controller I/O module of the Primary Storage Shelf.

Partner node

Primary Storage Shelf

4 Proceed to the following procedure to connect Expansion Storage Shelves to

the Primary shelf.
See “To connect Expansion Storage Shelves to a Primary shelf” on page 53.
If you do not have any Expansion shelves at this time, proceed to connect
power cords to the hardware.
See “Connecting the power cords to the hardware” on page 58.

Verifying the hardware installation of a high

availability configuration
Verify that the connections match the ports in the following diagram for the hardware
installation of a high availability (HA) configuration:
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Compute node

Partner node

Primary Storage Shelf

Color keys:
Red: FC cables connecting the compute node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Blue: FC cables connecting the partner node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Black: Ethernet cables connecting the two nodes

When all the cables are connected properly, connect the Expansion Storage Shelves,
connect the power cords to the hardware, turn on the hardware, and verify the
connections. If the connections are correct, configure the IPMI port and the NIC1
(eth0) interface.
See “To connect Expansion Storage Shelves to a Primary shelf” on page 53.
The following diagram shows the HA configuration with one Expansion Storage
Shelf:
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Compute node

Partner node

Primary Storage Shelf

Expansion Storage Shelf

Color keys:
Red: FC cables connecting the compute node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Blue: FC cables connecting the partner node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Orange: SAS3 cables connecting the storage shelves
Black: Ethernet cables connecting the two nodes

The following diagram shows the HA configuration with two Expansion Storage
Shelf:
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Compute node

Partner node

Primary Storage Shelf

Expansion
Storage Shelves

Color keys:
Red: FC cables connecting the compute node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Blue: FC cables connecting the partner node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Orange: SAS3 cables connecting the storage shelves
Black: Ethernet cables connecting the two nodes

The following diagram shows the HA configuration with three Expansion Storage
Shelves:
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Compute node

Partner node

Primary Storage Shelf

Expansion
Storage Shelves

Color keys:
Red: FC cables connecting the compute node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Blue: FC cables connecting the partner node and the Primary Storage Shelf
Orange: SAS3 cables connecting the storage shelves
Black: Ethernet cables connecting the two nodes
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See “Connecting the power cords to the hardware” on page 58.

See “Turning on the hardware and verifying operation” on page 61.
See “Configuring the IPMI port from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu”
on page 65.
See “Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface” on page 67.
 Appendix A
Adding the disk space for
a new Expansion Storage
Shelf
This appendix includes the following topics:

■ Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the NetBackup
Appliance Web Console

■ Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the NetBackup
Appliance Shell Menu

Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage

Shelf from the NetBackup Appliance Web Console
The following procedure describes how to add new storage shelf disk space to an
operational NetBackup 53xx appliance by using the NetBackup Appliance Web
Console.
To add the disk space of an expansion shelf from the NetBackup Appliance
Web Console
1 Launch the NetBackup Appliance Web Console and verify that the new storage
device appears on the Monitor > Hardware page. If the new storage device
does not appear, check the cable connections and make sure that the power
is on.
2 Click Manage > Storage.
3 Select the Disks tab.
4 Click Scan.
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5 In the Do you want to scan for new disks? dialog box, click Yes to start the
scan.
6 When the scan is complete, click OK to refresh the Disks tab.
In the Disk column, new ID's should appear for the new Expansion Shelf. Six
new Data disks and one new Meta disk is displayed. The data disks have the
following attributes:
■ Type = Data.
■ Status = New Available
The Meta disk has the following attributes:
■ Type = Meta
■ Status = New Available

7 Click Add for each newly available disk to activate the storage.
8 In the Confirmation dialog box, click Yes to continue.
When the process completes, the following message should appear:
Adding disk <disk ID>. Succeeded.
9 Click OK to refresh the system.
Repeat steps 7 through 9 to add each new disk.
After the disks have been added, the Disks tab should show the following
attributes for the new disks:
■ Status = In Use
■ Unallocated = n TB
Where n is the usable volume or disk space available in the new disk.

Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage

Shelf from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu
The following procedure describes how to add new storage shelf disk space to a
53xx appliance by using the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu.
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Adding the disk space of an Expansion Storage Shelf from the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu

To add the disk space of an expansion shelf from the NetBackup Appliance
Shell Menu
1 Use PuTTY to start an SSH session to access the NetBackup Appliance Shell
Menu.

Note: You can also connect a laptop, keyboard and monitor, or KVM to the
appliance to access the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu.

2 Log in to the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu. The Main_Menu prompt

appears.
3 Navigate to the Monitor menu as follows:
Enter Monitor and press Enter.
4 Type Hardware ShowHealth and press Enter.
Information about the system appears. Browse to the Primary Storage Shelf
to Expansion Storage Shelf Connection information. The Status column
should say Connected.
5 At the prompt, type return to return to the Main menu.
6 Perform a scan as follows:
■ At the Main_Menu prompt, type Manage and press Enter.
■ Type Storage and press Enter.
■ Type Scan and press Enter.
The scan takes a couple of minutes to complete.
7 View the available storage space as follows:
■ Navigate to the Storage menu.
■ At the prompt, type Show Disk and press Enter.
Note that you can add the disks with status New Available.

8 From the Storage menu, enter Add and press Enter. It displays the disks that
are in a New Available state and can be added. Copy a disk ID that is
displayed.
9 At the prompt, enter add <disk ID> and press Enter. <disk ID> is the disk ID
that you copied.
Repeat step 8 and 9 to add each disk ID that is displayed.
10 View the available storage space as follows:
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■ Navigate to the Storage menu.

■ At the prompt, enter Show Disk and press Enter.
The status of the newly added disks is displayed as In Use and space in
the Unallocated column is the disk space available for the new disk.