Dell PowerVault MD3860f - Manual

Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault MD3460/3860i/3860f/3060e Storage Array
Physical-Disk Drawers
The MD Series Dense Storage Enclosure is a five-drawer, 60-physical disk chassis (4U)
managed by either two RAID controller modules or enclosure management modules
(EMMs).
NOTE : A single RAID controller or an EMM configuration is not supported.
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Expansion Enclosure Management Modules
You can expand the storage capacity of your array by daisy chaining up to two
expansion enclosures (maximum of 180 physical disks). Each 4U expansion enclosure
added must contain two MD3060e EMMs.
Physical-Disk Carriers
Physical disks are preinstalled in their carriers and shipped separately in anti-static
packaging. For information on installing and removing the physical disks from the
physical-disk carriers, see your system’s Owner’s Manual at dell.com/powervaultmanuals.
Physical Disk Installation Guidelines
To maintain proper airfl ow, install physicals disks from left to right and front to back in •
each drawer.
A minimum of four disks must be installed in each drawer, fi lling slots 0, 3, 6, and 9 •
respectively.
Keep all drawers closed unless you need to access the physical disks. The storage array •
operates n\ormally with a drawer open, but it is designed for optimal cooling with all
drawers closed.
WARNING: Do not install physical disks in the enclosure before racking. This will
add substantial weight to the enclosure and make lifting and racking the enclosure
unsafe. For more information, see the rack installation instructions shipped with
your enclosure.
Locate Your System Service Tag
Your system is identifi ed by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag.
This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
Enclosure Management Module
RAID Controller Modules
The MD Series Dense Storage Enclosure supports four diff erent types of RAID controllers.
The RAID controllers installed in an enclosure must be identical.
Mixing of RAID controllers is not supported.
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16 Gbps Fiber Channel RAID Controller Module
10 Gbps iSCSI RAID Controller Module
12 Gbps SAS RAID Controller Module
Fan Modules (2) Power Supplies (2) RAID Controller Modules (2)
About the Storage Enclosure Racking Your Storage Enclosure
Installing Physical Disks
To install a physical disk into a drawer:
1. Rotate the physical disk carrier handle upward to the vertical position.
2. Align the two raised buttons on the disk carrier with the notches on the
physical-disk drawer.
CAUTION: Do not install disks randomly. Fill disk slots 0, 3, 6, and 9 fi rst.
3. Lower the physical disk into the drawer slot.
4. Rotate the physical disk carrier handle downward until the physical disk is properly
seated in the connector and the physical-disk carrier handle snaps into place.
CAUTION: Check that the disk is not raised up at the back of the drawer slot,
which would indicate that it is not properly seated. Closing the drawer with an
improperly seated disk will damage both the drawer and the physical disk.
5. Close the physical-disk drawer.
The MD Series Dense Storage Enclosure contains fi ve physical-disk drawers accessible
from the front of the enclosure. Each drawer holds up to 12 physical disks.
To open a drawer:
1. Flip both latches outward.
2. Pull the drawer out.
NOTE : When a drawer is opened, the enclosure cooling fan RPM increases
significantly to ensure optimal airflow. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
CAUTION: If a drawer is not completely inserted into the enclosure, other drawers
will be locked. Do not force a drawer open as it may damage the physical disk or the
drawer itself.
To close a drawer:
1. Push the drawer into the enclosure until the release latch clicks into place.
2. Close the latches on each side of the drawer.
The drawer is pushed in and closed completely.
MD Series Dense Enclosure
1. physical disk
2. physical-disk carrier handle
3. notches on physical-disk drawers
4. buttons on disk carrier
5. drawer latches (2)
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
A CAUTION: indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
WARNING: Before you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault system, review the
safety instructions that shipped with your system.
Verify Storage Array Components
Your system is shipped with RAID controller modules, power supplies, and fan
components already installed in the enclosure. Make sure that all components are
properly seated and are not dislodged and/or damaged during shipping.
Install the Enclosure in a Rack
The storage enclosure requires a compatible rack and a rack installation kit. For information
about installing the rails for the storage enclosure, see the rack installation instructions that
shipped with your enclosure.
WARNING: Do not plug the enclosure into a standard power outlet. Your storage
array is shipped with two IEC C19 to C20 jumper cords. Plug the C19 plug into the
array’s power supplies and the C20 plug into the power distribution unit (PDU) in
the rack cabinet. For power redundancy, split the power connections from each
enclosure into separate PDUs and connect the PDUs to external power receptacles
on diff erent circuits. The enclosure accepts only 200 V to 240 V input sources.