Unboxing NetApp FAS8040

Today I want to boast of our latest acquisition - the NetApp FAS8040 storage system. This system has replaced the corporate rulers of 32 and 62 series of NetApp. The storage system was purchased for the new IT-GRAD site, which will open in September this year. So, you have the opportunity to look at NetApp FAS8040 among the first!

We have previously reviewed NetApp products: NetApp E2700 , NetApp FAS2240 , and finally, today we introduce you to the new and productive NetApp FAS8040. Without thinking for a long time, we sent a new storage system to our data center, to the place of deployment. It is worth noting that the cluster configuration will be deployed, so Cluster Interconnect was purchased with NetApp FAS8040.
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The delivery looked like this:



Let's start unpacking with Interconnects. Full name: ClusterNet Interconnect Cluster , 16PT 10GB (part number: X1960-R6). In fact - a 16-port switch for the internal network of data exchange between controllers in the cluster. Let me remind you that, on the recommendation of NetApp for FAS8040, we will need to use 4 10G Ethernet ports for each controller. The recommendation is given in connection with the increased power of the controllers.





Go to NetApp.





As always:

• Power cables;
• Console cable;
• Manual "Installation and Setup Instructions".

Without a box, the FAS8040 looks impressive. Physical characteristics:

Weight	54.9 kg (121 lb.)
Height	6U
Width	44.7 cm (corresponds to IEC 19 "rack)
Depth	61.7 cm (73.4 cm with cable bracket)

So, let's start to disassemble. Fans are asking to be taken out of the chassis. Fans of as many as 6 pieces. Subsequently, they will be wearing a fashionable cap with a new design.



Turn to remove power supplies:



And, of course, the controllers themselves:





We climb to understand what is inside the controller:



In total, there are 8 slots for system memory on the motherboard. We see that 1 and 2 are filled with memory plates, 5 and 6 are empty. 3, 4 and 7, 8 are located on the side of the processors.



Internal FRUs:

• 8GB DDR3 system DIMMs
• NVRAM9 4cell battery
• 1x 8GB boot media device
• Coin cell battery

Close-up boot media device:



Controller left:



Internal FRUs

• 8GB DDR3 system DIMMs (slots 7, 8 and 5, 6 are empty)
• 2x PCIe cards
• 1 x full-length
• 1 x ¾ length

Controller on the right:



Internal FRUs:

• 8GB DDR3 system (3, 4 slots) and NVRAM9 DIMMs
• 2x PCIe cards
• 1x full-length
• 1x 9.5 inch

Let's go to the port overview. For convenience, attached to the photo image with symbols.

• 4 x SAS ports
• 4 x 10GbE ports
• 4 x UTA2 ports
• 16Gb FC or 10GbE Ethernet
• 4 x GbE port
• 1 x Management port
• e0M runs at GbE, SP at 10/100
• 1 x private management port
• 1 x USB port (disabled)
• 1 x console port
• 4 x PCIe Gen 3 adapter slots

Mounted in a rack with five shelves DS2246. We make sealing of free units so that there is no empty air circulation between the cold and hot corridors. Interconnects are mounted in the next rack.



By the way, NetApp equipment can be taken into testing and purchased from us at the following link .

We would also like to note that the grand opening of the new IT-GRAD site will take place in early September this year. If you want to participate in this event, leave your email address in a personal, we will send you an official invitation.

Thanks for attention! :-)

Source: IT-GRAD