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Contents
Preliminary Activity Tasks .......................................................................................................3
Read, understand, and perform these tasks.................................................................................................3
Adding 80 drive DAE...............................................................................................................5
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Preliminary Activity Tasks
This section may contain tasks that you must complete before performing this procedure.
Read, understand, and perform these tasks

1. Table 1 lists tasks, cautions, warnings, notes, and/or knowledgebase (KB) solutions that you need to
be aware of before performing this activity. Read, understand, and when necessary perform any
tasks contained in this table and any tasks contained in any associated knowledgebase solution.
Table 1 List of cautions, warnings, notes, and/or KB solutions related to this activity
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Adding 80 drive DAE
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bottom will be the page number of the entire procedure.
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Field Upgrade Procedure
Dell EMC Unity™ Family

Dell EMC Unity All Flash and Unity Hybrid
Adding an optional 80-drive DAE

302-003-781
REV 01
July 2017
This document describes how to add an optional 80-drive DAE in

Unity All Flash and Unity Hybrid systems.
You will install the 80-drive DAE from the front of the rack, after installing the snap-in
rails into the selected space in the rack.
CAUTION
The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two
people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt
to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a mechanical lift and/or help
from another person.
Note
You do not have to power off any components to add a 80-drive DAE. If an additional
12-Gb SAS back-end I/O module is required to complete the installation, persisting that
I/O module requires a coordinated reboot of the array.
NOTICE
When Data at Rest Encryption is enabled, only drives that meet at least one of these
requirements can be used: factory new drives, securely erased/sanitized drives, or
previously encrypted drives.
l Before you start......................................................................................................2

l Adding the new 80-drive DAE.................................................................................8
l Connect cables to installed DAE........................................................................... 30
l Verifying the new 80-drive DAE............................................................................39
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Before you start

Before you begin this procedure, ensure that you have received the new part and have
correctly identified its intended location in the system. Refer to your Unisphere
Service section for instructions on how to identify failures, order new parts, and
handle hardware components.
Additional resources
As part of an improvement effort, revisions of the software and hardware are
periodically released. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not
be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product
release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product features. Contact
your technical support professional if a product does not function properly or does not
function as described in this document.
Where to get help
Support, product, and licensing information can be obtained as follows:
Product information
For product and feature documentation or release notes, go to Unity Technical
Documentation at: www.emc.com/en-us/documentation/unity-family.htm.
Troubleshooting
For information about products, software updates, licensing, and service, go to Online
Support (registration required) at: https://Support.EMC.com. After logging in, locate
the appropriate Support by Product page.
Technical support
For technical support and service requests, go to Online Support at: https://
Support.EMC.com. After logging in, locate Create a service request. To open a
service request, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Sales
Representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any
questions about your account.
Special notice conventions used in this document
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.
NOTICE
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
2 Unity All Flash and Unity Hybrid Field Upgrade Procedure
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Note
Presents information that is important, but not hazard-related.
Handling replaceable units

This section describes the precautions that you must take and the general procedures
that you must follow when removing, installing, and storing any replaceable unit.
Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage

When replacing or installing hardware units, you can inadvertently damage the
sensitive electronic circuits in the equipment by simply touching them. Electrostatic
charge that has accumulated on your body discharges through the circuits. If the air in
the work area is very dry, running a humidifier in the work area will help decrease the
risk of ESD damage. Follow the procedures below to prevent damage to the
equipment.
Be aware of the following requirements:
l Provide enough room to work on the equipment.
l Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build
up electrostatic charge, such as foam packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers,
and similar items.
l Do not remove replacement or upgrade units from their antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install them.
l Before you begin service, gather together the ESD kit and all other materials you
will need.
l Once servicing begins, avoid moving away from the work site; otherwise, you may
build up an electrostatic charge.
l Use ESD anti-static gloves or an ESD wristband (with strap).
If using an ESD wristband with a strap:
n Attach the clip of the ESD wristband to the ESD bracket or bare metal on a
cabinet/rack or enclosure.
n Wrap the ESD wristband around your wrist with the metal button against your
skin.
n If a tester is available, test the wristband.
l If an emergency arises and the ESD kit is not available, follow the procedures in
Emergency Procedures (without an ESD kit).
Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)

In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following precautions to
reduce the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by ensuring that your body and the
subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential.
NOTICE
These precautions are not a substitute for the use of an ESD kit. Follow them only in
the event of an emergency.
l Before touching any unit, touch a bare (unpainted) metal surface of the cabinet/
rack or enclosure.
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l Before removing any unit from its antistatic bag, place one hand firmly on a bare
metal surface of the cabinet/rack or enclosure, and at the same time, pick up the
unit while it is still sealed in the antistatic bag. Once you have done this, do not
move around the room or touch other furnishings, personnel, or surfaces until you
have installed the unit.
l When you remove a unit from the antistatic bag, avoid touching any electronic
components and circuits on it.
l If you must move around the room or touch other surfaces before installing a unit,
first place the unit back in the antistatic bag. When you are ready again to install
the unit, repeat these procedures.
Hardware acclimation times

Systems and components must acclimate to the operating environment before
applying power. This requires the unpackaged system or component to reside in the
operating environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent
condensation.
Refer to the table, Table 1 on page 4, to determine the precise amount of
stabilization time required.
Table 1 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components)
…then let the system

or component
If the last 24 hours of the acclimate in the new
TRANSIT/STORAGE …and the OPERATING environment this many
environment was this: environment is this: hours:
Temperature Humidity
Nominal Nominal Nominal 68-72°F (20-22°C) 0-1 hour

68-72°F 40-55% RH 40-55% RH
(20-22°C)
Cold Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) <30% RH
Cold Damp <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) ≥30% RH
Hot Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

>72°F (22°C) <30% RH
Hot Humid <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

>72°F (22°C) 30-45% RH
Humid <86°F (30°C) 8 hours

45-60% RH
Humid <86°F (30°C) 16 hours

≥60% RH
Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours
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NOTICE
l If there are signs of condensation after the recommended acclimation time has
passed, allow an additional eight (8) hours to stabilize.
l Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and
humidity that are likely to cause condensation to form on or in that system or
component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of
45°F/hr (25°C/hr).
l Do NOT apply power to the system for at least the number of hours specified in
the table, Table 1 on page 4. If the last 24 hours of the transit/storage
environment is unknown, then you must allow the system or component 16 hours
to stabilize in the new environment.
Removing, installing, or storing replaceable units

Use the following precautions when removing, handling, or storing replaceable units:
CAUTION
Some replaceable units have the majority of their weight in the rear of the
component. Ensure that the back end of the replaceable unit is supported while
installing or removing it. Dropping a replaceable unit could result in personal
injury or damage to the equipment.
NOTICE
l For a module that must be installed into a slot in an enclosure, examine the rear
connectors on the module for any damage before attempting its installation.
l A sudden jar, drop, or even a moderate vibration can permanently damage some
sensitive replaceable units.
l Do not remove a faulted replaceable unit until you have the replacement available.
l When handling replaceable units, avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) by wearing
ESD anti-static gloves or an ESD wristband with a strap. For additional
information, refer to Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage on page 3.
l Avoid touching any exposed electronic components and circuits on the replaceable
unit.
l Never use excessive force to remove or install a replaceable unit. Take time to
read the instructions carefully.
l Store a replaceable unit in the antistatic bag and the specially designed shipping
container in which you received it. Use the antistatic bag and special shipping
container when you need to return the replaceable unit.
l Replaceable units must acclimate to the operating environment before applying
power. This requires the unpackaged component to reside in the operating
environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent
condensation. Refer to Hardware acclimation times on page 4 to ensure the
replaceable unit has thermally stabilized to the operating environment.
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NOTICE
Your storage system is designed to be powered on continuously. Most components

are hot swappable; that is, you can replace or install these components while the
storage system is running. However, the system requires that:
l Front bezels should always be attached to ensure EMI compliance. Make sure you
reattach the bezel after replacing a component.
l Each slot should contain a component or filler panel to ensure proper air flow
throughout the system.
Unpacking a part
Procedure
1. Wear ESD gloves or attach an ESD wristband to your wrist and the enclosure in
which you are installing the part.
2. Unpack the part and place it on a static-free surface.
3. If the part is a replacement for a faulted part, save the packing material to
return the faulted part.
Standard touch point colors

Touch points are component locations where you can:
l Grip the hardware to remove or install a component.
l Open or close a latch.
l Turn a knob to open, close, or adjust a component.
Standard touch point colors are terra-cotta (orange) or blue.
Note
Within this documentation, the color orange is used instead of terra-cotta for
simplicity.
Table 2 Standard touch point colors
Touch point color Description

Terra-cotta This color indicates that you can perform the task, such as remove a
(orange) component with a terra-cotta (orange) lever, while the system remains
powered (up/on).
Note
Some tasks may require additional steps.
Blue This color indicates that a shutdown of the system or component is

required before you can perform the task, such as removing a
component with a blue lever.
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Table 2 Standard touch point colors (continued)
Touch point color Description
Handling disks
Disks are extremely sensitive electronic components. Always handle a disk gently, and
observe the following guidelines:
l Follow the instructions described in Removing, installing, or storing replaceable
units on page 5.
l Do not stack disks upon one another, or place them on hard surfaces.
l Make sure that the replacement disk has the same part number or the part number
of an approved replacement for the faulted disk. The part number (PN005xxxxxx)
appears on the disk. A replacement disk should be the same type (example: SAS,
FLASH) and have the same capacity (size and speed) as the disk it is replacing.
l When removing a spinning disk, pull the disk partially out of the slot, then wait 30
seconds for the drive to spin down before removing it.
l When installing multiple disks in a powered up system, wait at least 10 seconds
before sliding the next disk into position.
l Place disks on a soft, antistatic surface, such as an industry-standard antistatic
foam pad or the container used to ship the disk.
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Adding the new 80-drive DAE

Take the following actions to install the new 80-drive DAE into the system.
Choosing where to install the DAE

Before installing the new DAE, you should determine the placement of the new
enclosure within the rack.
Choose a 3U space in the rack for the new DAE after reviewing the following
guidelines:
l Leave 1U of space at the bottom of the rack for access to cables.
l Populate all 80-drive DAEs starting from the bottom of the rack before adding
DPEs and other DAEs.
CAUTION
Improper positioning of the 80-drive DAE may cause the cabinet to become
top-heavy and susceptible to falling.
l If there is already an 80-drive DAE in the rack, place the new DAE directly above
the existing DAE.
l When adding a 80-drive DAE to an existing installation, ensure that a 25-slot DAE,
15-slot DAE, or the DPE itself, is not positioned between two 80-drive DAEs. If the
DAE is improperly positioned, it causes a serviceability tunnel and makes servicing
the DPE or DAEs difficult.
Special considerations for adding an 80-drive DAE

The 80-drive DAE supports back-end x8 cabling. However, special steps must be
taken before powering on the system.
If you are connecting the DAE to a 4-port SAS SLIC that requires x8 connectivity,
insert the SAS cable into the 4-port SAS SLIC before persisting the SLIC. The 4-port
SAS SLIC must be persisted with the cable inserted for x8 connectivity.
Note
If the SAS back-end SLIC is powered on without any cables inserted, it is

automatically set at x4 and cannot be used for x8 lane cabling.
80-drive DAE and SLIC port mapping information

BE 0 and 1 can only be x4 and thus will always be back end (BE) 0 and 1.
15-drive, 25-drive and 80-drive DAEs are all valid configurations when connected to
BE 0 and/or 1 as x4.
SLIC BE ports 2 through 5 can be either x4 or x8. They will persist at the time of the
install. To persist x8, at the very least the x8 cable must be in place. The x4 cable does
not have to be in place to be x4.
15-drive, 25-drive and 80-drive DAEs are all valid configurations when connected to
BE 2 through 5 as x4. If they are x4 they will map to BE 2, 3, 4 and 5. If they are x8
they will map to 2 and 4. Only 80-drive DAEs can be connected x8 to BE 2 or 4
therefore an x8 80-drive DAE will always be on either BE 2 or 4.
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Splitting ports on the SAS SLIC

It is possible to have an x4 on BE 2 and BE 3 with and x8 on BE 4 (ports 2 and 3). It is
also possible to have an x8 on BE 2 (ports 0 and 1) with and x4 on BE 4 and BE 5
(ports 2 and 3).
The mapping of the BE busses is a physical mapping. A DAE’s presence has no effect.
l Physical ports 0 and 1 of the SLIC will always be bus 2 when configured as x8.
l Physical ports 0 and 1 of the SLIC will always be bus 2 and bus 3 when configured
as x4.
l Physical ports 2 and 3 of the SLIC will always be bus 4 when configured as x8.
l Physical ports 2 and 3 of the SLIC will always be bus 4 and bus 5 when configured
as x4.
Verifying shipping package contents

Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new 80-drive
DAE.
Verify that you received the following:
Table 3 80-drive DAE kit
Component Quantity
Disk-array enclosure (DAE) 1
SAS cables (either 1 meter or 2 meter copper) that connect 2

disk-array enclosures to each other (1 meter cables) or to
DPE (2 meter cables)
Table 4 Rail kit
Component Quantity
Rails, each stamped L and R 2
Power cords (AC) 4 (2 gray cables and 2 black

cables)
Bezel for disk-array enclosure 1
Bezel key 1
Cable management arm (A-Side) 1
Cable management arm (B-Side) 1
Screws and nuts for rail installation 1 bag
Label sheets 2
Using the chassis removable handles

Enclosure upgrades and replacements ship with optional chassis handles that you can
use during the installation or replacement of a chassis. The handles provide additional
grip locations for handling the chassis, so you can load it onto the portable lift.
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NOTICE
Remove these handles before fully inserting the enclosure into the cabinet.
Figure 1 Location of removable handles when installed
CL5384
Procedure
1. To install the handles:
a. Position the handle (with the curved edge down) over the chassis pin where
you want to install the handle.
b. Push the handle inward and upward to lock it into place.
c. Repeat these steps for the remaining handles.
Figure 2 Installing the removable handles
1 2
CL5385
2. To remove the handles:

a. Push the handle downward to unlock it and outward to separate it from the
chassis.
b. Repeat these steps for the remaining handles.
Working with the portable lift

If the DAE with all of the FRUs removed is being installed, the chassis can be installed
without using the lift. If the DAE is populated with FRUs prior to installing, then this
task requires the use of a portable lift.
The portable lift commonly used by service personnel is manufactured by Alum-A-Lift.
Instructions for this lift are included in the lift kit. Refer to "http://
www.corkc4.isus.emc.com/wiki/index.php/Lift_Tool". which describes the Lift
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equipment, the ordering process, and Links to training material. The Lift Tool Training
Video and Demo on Lift tool using the Voyager assembly (Voyager is the name given
to a Disk enclosure used in several products), are also linked on this page.
Note
If you are using a portable lift other than the Alum-A-Lift, adapt these instructions as
necessary while following all required safety requirements.
CAUTION
The portable lift commonly used by service personnel has two configurations -
one with the lower mast only and one with both the lower and upper masts. The
lower mast configuration is rated for 400 pounds and is for raising or lowering
objects 28U (49 inches) or less above the floor. The dual mast configuration is
rated well under 200 pounds and is for raising objects more than 28U (49 inches)
above the floor.
l For installations at or below 49 inches, you must use the lower mast
configuration.
l For installations above 49 inches, use the "Voyager" conversion kit, rated for
225 pounds, and a support table with the lower mast configuration.
Planning your lift

You can use the lift positioned along the side of the DAE or directly in the front of it.
If possible, position the lift adjacent to the LONG side of the enclosure. This reduces
the front clearance required to 50". Aligning the portable lift perpendicular to the
chassis also reduces the possibility of the chassis sliding off the lift and negates the
requirement to adjust the arm width to approximately 17".
Table 5 Planning your lift
Lift Required front Arm tray width Notes

position clearance
Side (long) 50" Greater than 18" Best practice, more stable
Front 60" Between 16-17" Requires arm adjustment, less stable

(short) Refer to: Adjusting the arms for a frontal lift on page 13
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Figure 3 Best Practice: Using the portable lift adjacent to the long side of the DAE
CL5431
Assembling and configuring the portable lift

Procedure
1. Using the instructions provided with the lift kit, assemble the portable lift.
2. Configure the lift depending on the height to which the instrument must be
lifted.
Option Description
For installations at or You must use the lower (single) mast
below 49 inches (28U) configuration.
above floor level: Refer to: Using the lift on an enclosure less than
49" above the floor
For installations > 49 Use the "Voyager" conversion kit and a support
inches (28U) above floor table kit with the lower (single) mast configuration.
level: See: Using the lift on an enclosure more than 49"
above the floor
Refer ro: Adjusting the portable lift
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Option Description
Reconfiguring the lift with Voyager kit

If you are using the Alum-A-Lift for installations or removals above 49 inches (28U),
you must use the single (lower) mast configuration with the "Voyager" conversion kit
and support table.
Refer to Figure 4 on page 13while performing this task.
NOTICE
The "Voyager conversion kit," is used with multiple systems.
Procedure
1. Unpack the Voyager kit.
2. Use the instructions provided within the kit to reconfigure the lift.
Figure 4 Reconfiguring the portable lift with the Voyager conversion kit
1 2
CL5422
Adjusting the arms for a frontal lift

If you plan to use the mechanical lift directly in front of the cabinet, adjust the lift
arm/tray width to just under 17 inches apart to ensure that the arms will stay under
the chassis. Figure 5 on page 14 shows an example of adjusting the lift arm/tray to
just under 17 inches.
Procedure
1. Add the two arms with rollers 17 inches apart measured from the outside edge
of each arm.
2. Tighten the arms to secure them.
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Figure 5 Adjusting the lift arm bar to just under 17 inches
2
<17”
CL4900
Using lift on an enclosure 49" or less above the floor

You may need to adjust the lift arm position depending on the height of the enclosure
rails within the rack or cabinet.
Procedure
1. Orient the arm to the low rail position as follows:
a. Remove the bottom ball lock pin first, by pressing the plunger on the pin and
pulling the pin out. It may be necessary to wiggle the pin with the plunger
pressed to free it from its mounting hole.
b. Hold the arm with one hand while pressing the plunger on the top ball lock
pin and pulling the pin out with the other hand. It may be necessary to wiggle
the pin with the plunger pressed to free it from its mounting hole.
The arm will be free of the lift chassis.
c. Remove the arm from the lift and reverse it to achieve the desired
orientation. The adaptor will be attached to the arm. Do not remove the
adaptor plate.
d. Attach the arm to the lift chassis by aligning the mounting holes, pressing
the plunger, and inserting the ball lock pins into the holes. Insert the top pin
first.
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Figure 6 Adjusting the arm for a low rail position
CL5441
2. Remove the rotating handle by loosening the set screw and pulling the handle
from the hex fitting.
3. Using the cordless drill that comes with the Voyager conversion kit, place the
cordless drill over the hex fitting and use the drill to raise or lower the arm to
the required height.
4. Adjust the arm of the portable lift to the approximate height of the enclosure
you intend to move.
5. Attach the tray to the lift arm.
6. Lock all four casters by pressing down on the locking tab so the lift will not roll
as the instrument is placed onto it. Refer to Locking the Casters
Figure 7 Locking the Casters
CL5423
7. Pull the enclosure onto the lift (Refer to Removing an enclosure from rails 49"
or less above the floor , and then secure the enclosure to the portable lift using
the securing straps as follows:
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Figure 8 Removing an enclosure from rails 49" or less above the floor
CL5432
a. Place the strap around the lift and the enclosure.

b. Insert the free end of the securing strap into the slot on the ratchet
mechanism. Pull the ratchet handle down to tighten the securing strap
around the lift and the enclosure. Refer to Tightening the Straps
Figure 9 Tightening the Straps
1 2
CL5429
c. Make sure the enclosure is securely strapped to the lift before moving.
Lower the lift to its lowest point of travel.
This allows the enclosure to be moved with minimal danger of tipping over.
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8. Unlock the casters by lifting up on the locking tabs and move the enclosure as
required. Refer to Unlocking the Casters
Figure 10 Unlocking the Casters
CL5424
9. Remove the securing strap by pulling up on the retaining key and pull the
ratchet handle upwards as needed. Refer to Removing the Straps
Figure 11 Removing the Straps
1 2
CL5430
Using the lift on an Enclosure more than 49" above the floor
If you are using an Alum-A-Lift to work on a enclosure that is more than 49 inches
above the floor, you must use the "Voyager" conversion kit and a support table with
the lower mast configuration.
Refer to Adjusting the arm for a high rail position while performing this task.
Procedure
1. If necessary, orient the arm to the high-lift position as follows:
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Figure 12 Adjusting the arm for a high rail position
1 2
CL5422
a. Remove the bottom ball lock pin first, by pressing the plunger on the pin and
pulling the pin out. It may be necessary to wiggle the pin with the plunger
pressed to free it from its mounting hole.
b. Hold the arm with one hand while pressing the plunger on the top ball lock
pin and pulling the pin out with the other hand. It may be necessary to wiggle
the pin with the plunger pressed to free it from its mounting hole.
The arm with the adaptor attached will be free of the lift chassis.
c. Remove the arm from the lift and reverse it to achieve the desired
orientation.
d. Attach the arm to the lift chassis by aligning the mounting holes, pressing
the plunger, and inserting the ball lock pins into the holes. Insert the top pin
first.
2. Remove the rotating handle (if necessary) by loosening the set screw and
pulling the handle from the hex fitting.
3. Install and configure the arm trays as required for the lift. Refer to Adjusting the
Portable Lift for more information.
4. Lock all four casters by pressing down on the locking tab so the lift will not roll
as the instrument is placed onto it. Refer to Locking the Casters
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Figure 13 Locking the Casters
CL5423
5. Using the cordless drill that comes with the Voyager conversion kit, place the
cordless drill over the hex fitting and use the drill to raise or lower the arm to
the required height. With the enclosure extended from the rack on the rails, pull
the enclosure from the rails and onto the lift. Secure the enclosure to the
portable lift using the securing straps as follows:
Figure 14 Removing an enclosure from rails more than 49" above the floor
CL5431
a. Place the securing strap around the lift and the enclosure.
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b. Insert the free end of the securing strap into the slot on the ratchet
mechanism. Pull the ratchet handle down to tighten the securing strap
around the lift and the enclosure. Refer to Tightening the Straps
Figure 15 Tightening the Straps
1 2
CL5429
c. Make sure the enclosure is securely strapped to the lift before moving. Use
the cordless drill to raise the arm to lift the enclosure from the support table.
Once the enclosure is supported by the arm, lower the arm to the lowest
point that still permits travel.
This allows the enclosure to be moved with minimal danger of tipping over.
6. Unlock the casters by lifting up on the locking tabs and move the enclosure as
required. Refer to Unlocking the casters
Figure 16 Unlocking the Casters
CL5424
7. Move the enclosure to the support table. Use the drill to raise or lower the
enclosure above the support table. Move the enclosure over the support table,
and use the drill to lower the enclosure onto the table. Refer to Support Table
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Figure 17 Support Table
CL5442
8. Remove the securing strap by pulling up on the retaining key and pull the
ratchet handle upwards as needed. Refer to Removing the Straps
Figure 18 Removing the Straps
1 2
CL5430
9. To move the enclosure to the deck or to a shipping pallet, the lift arm must be in
the lower mast position. Refer to Using the Portable Lift Below 49 inches
Opening the door or console

Open the door or console, if one is present.
Opening the door or console 21
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Procedure
1. Grasp the right side of the console.
2. Pull the console to swing it open.
Removing the front bezel

Figure 19 Removing the front bezel
CL5350
Procedure
1. If the bezel has a lock, insert the key that shipped with your enclosure into the
lock, and turn the key to unlock the bezel.
2. Press the two latch buttons on the bezel surface to release the bezel from the
cabinet.
3. Pull the bezel off the cabinet and put it on a clean, static-free surface.
Installing the DAE rails

Install the rails from the front of the cabinet into which you are installing the
enclosure. The 3U DAE enclosure includes inner rails that slide into the cabinet rail
assembly. The rails are dedicated left and right, and cannot be interchanged. The front
side of each rail is labeled L or R (for left or right side) when the rail faces the cabinet
front.
Note
When installing rails into a Dell/EMC cabinet, insert the interlock tab on the left rail
into the lockout rail. The lockout rail prevents multiple DAE drawers from being pulled
out simultaneously.
Figure 20 Installing the DAE rails
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Procedure
1. Locate the 3U cabinet space designated for the enclosure.
2. Install the right rail (R) to the rear NEMA channel.
Refer to 1 of Figure 20 on page 22while performing these steps.
a. Align the right rail with the lower U of the allotted 3U space.
Note
Each of the rail alignment pins must be located in the middle NEMA holes of
the bottom two U spaces of the 3U space.
b. With the release latch on the outer (rear) part of the rear NEMA channel,
place the catch mechanism over the channel.
c. Push the rail back to secure the rail posts in the cabinet channel. An audible
click indicates that the rail is secure in the channel.
d. Ensure the rear post/catch mechanism is secure and attached.
3. Install the right rail (R) to the front NEMA channel.
Refer to 2 of Figure 20 on page 22while performing these steps.
a. Align the front of the right rail so that it is level and the front rail pins are
aligned with the middle holes of the bottom two U spaces of the 3U space.
b. Pull the rail forward, with the posts aligned with the middle NEMA holes of
the bottom two U spaces of the 3U space.
An audible click indicates that the connection is secure.
4. Install the left rail (L) by mirroring step 2 and step 3.
5. On both left and right rail assemblies, install a single long screw between the rail
posts in the upper screw hole to secure the rails.
Installing the nut clips

Two nut clips are required on the front NEMA channels to secure the DAE chassis to
the front of the cabinet.
Procedure
1. From the front of the cabinet, insert two nut clips:
l On the left NEMA channel, into the third hole above the top rail pin.
l On the right NEMA channel, into the third hole above the top rail pin.
2. After installing, ensure that the nut clips line up with the respective holes and
adjust if needed.
Installing the nut clips 23
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Figure 21 Location of nut clips
CL5375_01
Installing the enclosure onto the rails

Before you begin
This task requires the use of a portable lift. Refer to Working with the Portable Lift
and prepare the portable lift and work space accordingly.
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT to install an enclosure without a mechanical lift. Attempting

to install an enclosure without a lift could damage the equipment and cause injury
to personnel
CAUTION
The portable lift commonly used by service personnel has two configurations -
one with the lower mast only and one with both the lower and upper masts. The
lower mast configuration is rated for 400 pounds and is for raising or lowering
objects 28U (49 inches) or less above the floor. The dual mast configuration is
rated well under 200 pounds and is for raising objects more than 28U (49 inches)
above the floor.
l For installations at or below 49 inches, you must use the lower mast
configuration.
l For installations above 49 inches, use the "Voyager" conversion kit, rated for
225 pounds, and a support table with the lower mast configuration.
CAUTION
Secure the enclosure to the portable lift using the securing straps before moving
the lift.
Procedure
1. Lift the chassis with the handles, and place it onto the portable lift.
2. Using the portable lift, align the chassis rails with the inner rails attached to the
cabinet.
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3. Manually slide the inner rail over the chassis rail 2-3 inches to line them up. If
necessary, attach the accessory handles to the enclosure and use the handles
to position the chassis as required.
Figure 22 Sliding the Enclosure chassis into the rails
CL5431
Note
You may need to release sagging tension on the chassis by pulling the lift arms/
tray up slightly.
4. Release the lift casters and carefully slide the chassis into the cabinet as far as
the lift will allow.
5. Secure the lift casters on the floor.
6. Carefully push the chassis off the lift arms/tray and into the cabinet.
CAUTION
Make sure to leave the lift under the chassis until the enclosure is safely
balanced and secured within the cabinet.
Installing the enclosure onto the rails 25
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Inserting and securing the DAE chassis

Procedure
1. Using the orange enclosure latch handles, push the enclosure completely into
the cabinet.
Ensure that the self-locking latches are pushed in and fully engaged, and the
enclosure cannot slide back out of the cabinet.
2. Secure the two knurled black captive screws to the NEMA channel and nut
clips.
These screws secure the chassis cover and prevent the cover from coming out
of the cabinet during service.
Figure 23 Inserting the chassis into the cabinet and securing with captive screws
1 2
CL5383
3. Insert chassis-securing screws:

These screws prevent removal of the DAE using the orange release handles.
They also secure the DAE chassis to the cabinet rails in the event the cabinet
needs to be moved. Ensure that these securing screws have been installed or
re-installed after servicing the cabinet.
a. Using a Philips screwdriver, insert a securing screw into the bottom hole on
each side of the enclosure.
The top set of screws are shipping screws, and are not installed.
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Figure 24 Installing the chassis-securing screws
Installing cable management arms

Perform this procedure to install the cable management arms into the enclosure
brackets and onto the rail brackets.
The DAE rear components are redundantly distributed across two sides, A and B.
When viewed from behind, the right half of the system makes up the A-side of the
DAE, and the left half of the system makes up the B-side.
The cable management arms are dedicated A-side and B-side (respective to the DAE
A-side and B-side), and cannot be interchanged. The A-side cable management arm is
distinguished by the offset enclosure retention latch. The enclosure retention latch on
the B-side cable management arm is straight.
Procedure
1. Install the A-side cable management arm:
a. On the A-side, align the long offset retention latch end of the arm with the
enclosure bracket, and carefully insert it into the enclosure bracket until you
feel and hear an audible click.
Both rails have two attachment brackets for the cable management arms.
The lower bracket is for the A-side, and the upper bracket is for the B-side.
b. Swing the extension arm into alignment with the lower rail bracket.
c. Press the short retention latch onto the lower rail bracket.
d. Make sure that you hear the audible click that indicates that the cable
management arm is in place.
Installing cable management arms 27
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Figure 25 Installing an A-side cable management arm
2. Install the B-side cable management arm:

a. On the B-side, align the long straight retention latch end of the arm with the
enclosure bracket, and carefully insert it into the enclosure bracket until you
feel and hear an audible click.
b. Swing the extension arm into alignment with the upper rail bracket.
c. Press the short retention latch onto the upper rail bracket.
d. Make sure that you hear the audible click that indicates that the cable
Figure 26 Installing a B-side cable management arm
Closing the cable management arms

Perform this procedure to close the cable management arms.
Procedure
1. Close the A-side cable management arm:
a. Swing the A-side cable management arm to the left side of the enclosure,
and align the short retention latch with the lower rail bracket.
b. Press the short retention latch onto the lower rail bracket.
c. Make sure that you hear the audible click that indicates that the A-side cable
2. Close the B-side cable management arm:
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a. Swing the B-side cable management arm to the right side of the enclosure,
and align the short retention latch with the upper rail bracket.
b. Press the short retention latch onto the upper rail bracket.
c. Make sure that you hear the audible click that indicates that the B-side cable
Figure 27 Closing the cable management arms
Securing cables to the cable management arms

Perform this procedure to secure the cables to the cable management arms.
Procedure
1. Lift the latches on each cable holder on the cable management arm.
2. Insert the cables in the cable holders along the arm.
3. Snap shut the latches on the cable holders.
Securing cables to the cable management arms 29
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Connect cables to installed DAE

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

Procedure
1. For SP A: route DAE power cables and back-end cables using the lower, A-side
CMA.
2. For SP B: route DAE power cables and back-end cables using the upper, B-side
CMA.
After you finish
Fully open and close the DAE to test the cable management arms and cable routing to
ensure that proper slack has been provided for the cables. Loosen any tight cables so
that removing or inserting the DAE does not pull out a cable from its port.
Cable label wraps

Each system comes with a cable label wrap guide or set of cable label wraps to affix to
the cables. These labels should be affixed to the appropriate cables as you connect
the cables.
Note
If your system was assembled at the factory, all the cable labels have been affixed to
the cables except for any DAEs you have ordered. Additionally, if your system was not
assembled at the factory, the cable kit supplied with your product will have all the
required cables already labeled except for the DAEs.
Attaching expansion (back-end) cables to an 80-drive DAE

Do NOT FORCE the cable into a connector. A click indicates that the cable is
completely seated in the connector.
Before you begin
To prepare for this cabling task:
l Locate the mini-SAS HD cables to be used to connect to the newly installed
expansion DAE.
Typically these cables are 2-meters long. You use longer cables, typically 5-meters
or 8-meters, to connect enclosures located in different racks. Cables are shipped
without labels attached. The cables and ports are not colored.
l Locate the sheet of cable labels provided.
Orient the cable connectors as described in the procedure that follows, making sure
that you do NOT connect:
l A DAE expansion port 0 to another expansion port 0.
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l Any A-side ports to B-side ports.
Note
If you are connecting the 80-drive DAE to a 4-port SAS SLIC that requires x8
connectivity, insert the SAS cable into the 4-port SAS SLIC before persisting the
SLIC. The 4-port SAS SLIC must be persisted with the cable inserted for x8
connectivity. If the SAS back-end SLIC is powered on without any cables inserted, it is
automatically set at x4 and cannot be used for x8 lane cabling.
Cabling for x4 connections

The drives in the DPE are internally connected to the first back-end bus, which is bus
0. To maintain balance, the first DAE connected to the array should be connected to
back-end bus 1. If the array only has 2 back end busses (0 and 1) then you should add
DAEs by alternating between bus 0 and bus 1 to maintain an even distribution, or
balance of drives over the busses.
If the array has a 4-port SAS I/O module, this would create additional back-end bus
numbers 2 through 5. Maintain the same type of even distribution of drives over all of
the back-end busses.
This section provides three different ways to connect the DAE to the array with an x4
connection.
l Connecting to back-end bus 1
l Connecting to back-end bus 0
l Connecting to a port on the SAS I/O module
Each installation may be different. Choose the connection option that suits your
needs.
Procedure
l Connect to back-end bus 1: To connect the first optional expansion DAE to back-
end port 1 of the DPE to create back-end bus 1 (BE1) and designate this DAE as
Enclosure Address 0 of this bus. We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE1
EA0 (1_0):
a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the blue labels shown here.
Back-end bus Cable label

and enclosure
number Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port

number number
BE1 Enclosure 0 046-001-562 046-001-562_xx SP A SAS 1 046-021-012 046-021-012_xx LCC A Port A
- A-side
SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A
Attaching expansion (back-end) cables to an 80-drive DAE 31
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and enclosure

number number
BE1 Enclosure 0 046-003-750 046-003-750_xx SP B SAS 1 046-021-013 046-021-013_xx LCC B Port A
- B-side
SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A
b. Connect the ports as follows:

n Connect BE port 1 on SP A (the bottom storage processor of the DPE) to
port A of link control card A (LCC A) on the right side of the DAE.
n Connect BE port 1 on SP B (the top storage processor of the DPE) to port
A of link control card B (LCC B) on the left side of the DAE.
l Connect to back-end bus 0: To connect the second optional expansion DAE to the
DPE expansion port 0 to extend back-end bus 0 (BE0) and designate this DAE as
Enclosure Address 1 of this bus. We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE0
EA1 (0_1):
a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the orange labels shown here.

and enclosure

number number
BE0 Enclosure 1 046-001-561 046-001-561_xx SP A SAS 0 046-021-010 046-021-010_xx LCC A Port A
- A-side
BE0 Enclosure 1 046-003-489 046-003-489_xx SP B SAS 0 046-021-011 046-021-011_xx LCC B Port A

- B-side

n Connect BE port 0 on SP A (the bottom storage processor of the DPE) to
port A of link control card A (LCC A) on the right side of the DAE.
n Connect port 0 on SP B (the top storage processor of the DPE) to port A of
link control card B (LCC B) on the left side of the DAE .
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l Connect to the 4-port SAS back-end I/O module: To connect the DAE to a BE
port in the SAS I/O module of the storage processor, cable the DAE to the first
available port in the 12-Gb/s SAS I/O module. Use the same port on each storage
processor's SAS I/O module. This SAS I/O module can be used to create back-end
bus 2 through 5, (BE2 through BE5):
Note
The optional back-end 12-Gb/s SAS module is not supported on all Unity storage
systems.
Note
Adding a new 12-Gb/s SAS I/O module requires a coordinated restart of the array.
Refer to Adding an optional I/O module for more information.
a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the appropriate labels (black, green,
brown, or blue) shown here.

and enclosure

number number
BE2 enclosure 0 046-005-679 046-005-679_xx SP A A0 PORT 046-021-16 046-021-016_xx LCC A Port A
and above - A- SP A A0 PORT 0 0
LCC A Port A
side
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
BE2 enclosure 0 046-005-718 046-005-718_xx SP B B0 PORT 046-021-017 046-021-017_xx LCC B Port A

and above - B- SP B B0 PORT 0 0
LCC B Port A
side
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
BE3 enclosure 0 046-005-711 046-005-679_xx SP A A0 PORT 1 046-021-018 046-021-018_xx LCC A Port A

and above - A- SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A
side
BE3 enclosure 0 046-005-719 046-005-718_xx SP B B0 PORT 1 046-021-019 046-021-019_xx LCC B Port A

and above - B- SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A
side
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and enclosure

number number
LCC A Port A
side

LCC B Port A
side

LCC A Port A
side

LCC B Port A
side
b. For SP A, connect the DAE cable to the lowest available port in the SAS
module in the bottom storage processor of the DPE to port A on link control
card AA/A (LCC A) on the right side of the DAE.
c. For SP B, connect the DAE cable to the lowest available port in the SAS
module in the top storage processor of the DPE to port A on link control card
BB/B (LCC B) on the left side of the DAE.
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Figure 28 x4 cabling example
Cabling for x8 connections

Before you begin
As previously noted, if you are connecting the DAE to a 4-port SAS I/O module that
requires x8 connectivity, you must insert the SAS cable into the 4-port SAS I/O
module before persisting it. The 4-port SAS I/O module must be persisted with the
cable inserted for x8 connectivity. If the SAS back-end I/O module is powered on and
persisted without any cables inserted, it is automatically set at x4 and cannot be used
for x8 lane cabling.
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Note
x8 connections can only be made using the 4-port back-end SAS I/O module. Never
use ports 1 and 2 for x8 connections.
Procedure
l Connect to the 4-port SAS back-end I/O module: Insert SAS cables into ports 0
and 1 or ports 2 and 3 of the 4-port SAS I/O modules in the storage processor, if
they are not connected already. For consistency and clarity, use ports 0 and 1 first.
This will create BE bus 2. The next configured x8 bus using ports 2 and 3 will
create BE 4.
a. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the black or green labels.
The labels used depend upon how the back-end ports are configured.

n Ensure that the SAS cable is inserted into ports 0 and 1 or ports 2 and 3 of
the SP A SAS module, located in the bottom storage processor of the DPE.
Connect the cable to ports AA/A of link control card A (LCC A), located on
the right side of the DAE.
n Ensure that the SAS cable is inserted into ports 0 and 1 or ports 2 and 3 of
SP B SAS module, located in the top storage processor of the DPE.
Connect the cable to ports AA/A of link control card B (LCC B), located on
the left side of the DAE.
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Figure 29 x8 cabling example
Attaching DAE power cable to each power supply

Procedure
1. Plug the power cable into the power strip as follows:
Figure 30 Connecting the power cords to the power strip
a. Connect power supplies B0 and B1 (the two left-most power supplies) to the
same power bar, using the two black power supply cables.
b. Connect power supplies A0 and A1 (the two right-most power supplies) to
the same power bar, using the two gray power supply cables.
2. Plug the power cable into the connector on the power supply.
Attaching DAE power cable to each power supply 37
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Figure 31 Connecting the power cord to the power supply
3. Attach the retention bail (strain relief) to the base of the power cable.
The retention bail prevents the power cable from pulling out of the connection.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other power supplies.
Routing the cables using the cable management arms

Procedure
1. For SP A: route DAE power cables and back-end cables using the lower, A-side
CMA.
2. For SP B: route DAE power cables and back-end cables using the upper, B-side
CMA.
After you finish
Fully open and close the DAE to test the cable management arms and cable routing to
ensure that proper slack has been provided for the cables. Loosen any tight cables so
that removing or inserting the DAE does not pull out a cable from its port.
Installing the front bezel

Figure 32 Installing the front bezel
CL5350
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Procedure
1. Align the bezel with the enclosure.
2. Gently push the bezel into place on the cabinet until it latches.
3. If the bezel has a lock, insert the key that shipped with your enclosure into the
lock, and turn the key to lock the bezel.
Closing the console

If you opened the console for access to the enclosure with the part you added or
replaced, close the console using the procedure that follows.
Procedure
1. Grasp the free side of the console, and swing the console to the right to close it
2. Gently push on the console until it is closed.
Verifying the new 80-drive DAE

Verify that the new 80-drive DAE is recognized by your system, and operating
correctly using the procedure that follows.
Procedure
1. In Unisphere, select System View.
2. On the Summary page, confirm that the system status is OK.
3. Select the Enclosures page.
4. Verify that the 80-drive DAE appears with OK status in the enclosure view.
You may need to refresh Unisphere by clicking on the refresh icon next to the
Enclosures view.
Select the DAE with the Enclosure dropdown menu and then select the Front
view of the new 80-drive DAE.
Figure 33 New DAE location - example
If the system health monitor shows the part as faulted, contact your service
provider.
Closing the console 39
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

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

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

2 Unity All Flash and Unity Hybrid Field Upgrade Procedure

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

Handling replaceable units

Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage

Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)

Handling replaceable units 3

Hardware acclimation times

Table 1 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components)

…then let the system

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

Cold Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

Cold Damp <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

Hot Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

Hot Humid <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

Humid <86°F (30°C) 8 hours

Humid <86°F (30°C) 16 hours

Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours

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Standard touch point colors

Table 2 Standard touch point colors

Touch point color Description

Some tasks may require additional steps.

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

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Adding the new 80-drive DAE

Choosing where to install the DAE

Special considerations for adding an 80-drive DAE

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80-drive DAE and SLIC port mapping information

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Splitting ports on the SAS SLIC

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