D3000 Disk Enclosure Quick Set-up Instructions (734752-001, March 2014)

HP D3000 12Gb/s SAS Disk
Enclosure quick set-up
instructions
Abstract
This document contains simplified instructions for installing the
HP D3000 disk enclosure in a supported HP rack assembly,
and configuring it to attach to a supported HP SAS initiator.
For detailed instructions, see the disk enclosure user guide.
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*734752-001*
HP Part Number: 734752-001
Published: March 2014
Edition: First
Step 1: Identify required items
• HP 12Gb/s external SAS 3.0 storage enclosure
• Rack mounting kit
• Disk drives
• SAS cables
• MiniSAS HD cables
NOTE: The included MiniSAS HD cables
can be used with the 12Gb JBOD. In order
to connect the 12Gb JBOD to either a 6Gb
Smart Array or to 6Gb HBAs, customers must
purchase the MiniSAS HD to MiniSAS cable.
• Power cables
• A workstation or server that contains a supported
SAS initiator, with Internet access
For information about supported items, see the
QuickSpecs for your disk enclosure model. QuickSpecs
are available on the disk enclosure page of the HP
website: http://www.hp.com.
Step 2: Complete the following tasks
_____ Confirm support for your hardware and software
components
The QuickSpecs for your disk enclosure provide an
up-to-date list of supported servers, operating
systems, controllers, switches, and software tools.
Download and review the QuickSpecs for your
enclosure model to confirm that the components you
plan to use are supported for use with the disk
enclosure. Check the QuickSpecs before initially
installing the disk enclosure and before making any
changes to an existing installation. The QuickSpecs
are available on the disk enclosure website.
_____ Download the latest user documents
Installation and user documents are available on the
disk enclosure website.
_____ Sign up to automatically receive advisories and
notices
The Subscriber's Choice website includes options to
register for and automatically receive, by e-mail,
personalized product tips, update information, driver-
and support-related advisories, and other notices for
this and other HP devices. While optional, HP
recommends registering all of your HP products with
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(http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates)
_____ Confirm warranty support and find out about
related services
The standard warranty protects against product
defects and some causes of downtime. You can
extend your warranty with HP Care Pack Services.
This portfolio of predefined packages is flexible,
allowing you to extend coverage to the exact level
of support required. You choose the support level
that meets your business requirement, from basic to
mission-critical. Recommended service levels and
appropriate related services for your particular Disk
Enclosure model are listed on the QuickSpecs. For
more information, see this Storage Services website.
(http://www.hp.com/hps/storage )
Step 3: Develop a plan
Before installing the disk enclosure, read the disk
enclosure user guide to learn about installation, cabling,
and configuration procedures. While reading the guide,
develop a plan for your installation.
Step 4: Learn about the disk enclosure
The HP D3000 12Gb/s external SAS 3.0 storage
enclosure has the following features:
• Support for the following drive types:
2U form factor with 12 3.5” HDDs◦
◦ 2U form factor with 25 2.5” HDDs
• Support for LFF and SFF Smart Drive Carriers
• Support for intermixing SAS and SATA HDDs and
SSDs of the same form-factor within the same
enclosure
• Optimized for solid state drives (SSDs)
• Ability to daisy-chain shelves.
• Support for SAS 3.0 Dual Domain with dual I/O
modules
• Support for SAS 3.0 zoning
Large and Small Form Factor enclosure front features
3. UID push button1. Disk drive in bay 1
2. System Health LED
Large and Small Form Factor enclosure rear features
7. Rear system health
LED
4. I/O module B1. Metal cover with
fan module ID
NOTE: A pull tab
is provided for label
placement.
8. Power supply5. Fan2. Fan
9. Power supply6. Rear UID button3. I/O module A
Step 5: Rack the disk enclosure
The 2U Rack Rail Kit for the HP D3000 Disk Enclosure
installation instructions (shipped with the rail kit) details
the process of racking a disk enclosure. Sections include:
• Safety precautions
• Installation guidelines
• Installation procedures
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