Dell PowerVault MD3860f - Manual (Page 2)

Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault MD3460/3860i/3860f/3060e Storage Array (continued...)
The MD Series Dense enclosure supports a number of non-redundant (single path) or
redundant (dual path) confi gurations, depending on your storage array model.
For SAS and iSCSI storage arrays, see the corresponding Deployment Guides.
For Fibre Channel storage arrays, see Confi guring Fibre Channel With Dell
MD3800f/3820f/MD3860f Series Storage Arrays at dell.com/powervaultmanuals.
The following sample confi gurations illustrate basic host server to storage array cabling
concepts. Port availability depends on your MD Series model.
Direct-Attached, Non-Redundant Cabling
SAN-Attached, Redundant Cabling
Ethernet
Management
Port
to Management
Station (MD Storage
Manager)
to Host Server(s)
to Host Server(s)
SAN switches
Ethernet
Management
Port
Ethernet
Management
Port
to Management
Station (MD Storage
Manager)
Using the Automatic Confi guration Wizard
The Automatic Confi guration Wizard allows you to create multiple disk groups, disk
pools, virtual disks, and hot spare physical disks with the same attributes.
To start the wizard, select Storage Array Confi guration Automatic Disk Pools
or Disk Groups.
Manually Confi guring Storage Space
To manually confi gure your storage, select Storage Virtual Disk Create.
Follow the instructions on your screen to create the virtual disk space.
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SAN-Attached Confi guration
A supported switch zoning topology is required to deploy the MD3660f Fibre Channel
storage array. See Confi guring Fibre Channel With Dell MD3800f/3820f/MD3860f Series
Storage Arrays at dell.com/powervaultmanuals.
For highest throughput, all network components (switch, router, host NIC or cable
connection) must support the highest storage array data speed.
For example, connecting a 10 Gbps iSCSI storage array to a host server using a 1Gbps
network switch will reduce overall throughput.
Cabling Guidelines
Always cable your storage array in a powered-down state. •
For Fibre Channel storage arrays, always use a Dell-supported Small •
Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver, see the Dell PowerVault Support Matrix
at dell.com/powervaultmanuals.
Make sure you understand data availability and failover requirements for your •
confi guration before cabling the storage array.
Only use Dell MD3060e expansion enclosure to expand the capacity of your •
storage array.
Cabling Your MD3060e Expansion Enclosure
To add capacity to your RAID storage array, you can daisy chain up to two 4U enclosures
with SAS-based MD3060e EMMs installed in place of the RAID controller modules.
This confi guration off ers a maximum of 180 physical disks in your storage array with
Premium Feature activation.
To connect the MD3060e-based expansion enclosure to your MD Series Dense RAID
storage array:
1. Connect a supported SAS cable to the SAS OUT port on the MD Series Dense storage
array.
2. Connect the other end of the SAS cable to SAS port 1 on the MD3060e
EMM as shown in the following fi gure.
3. To add a second MD3060e expansion enclosure, daisy chain it to the fi rst expansion
enclosure as shown in the fi gure.
CAUTION: Do not connect the SAS cable to SAS port 2 on the EMM.
CAUTION: Like the RAID storage arrays, physical-disk slots 0, 3, 6, and 9 must be
populated fi rst.
NOTE : A maximum of two expansion enclosures are supported for a total of three
enclosures.
The Dell PowerVault MD Series Resource DVD contains software and drivers
for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems. The DVD also contains MD
Storage Manager, a graphically based utility, which is used to confi gure, manage, and
monitor the storage array and expansion enclosures.
NOTE: If you are confi guring an iSCSI storage array, use the MD Confi guration Utility
(MDCU) to set up iSCSI host ports and create iSCSI sessions. When you fi rst reboot the
system after the host installation of MDSM, MDCU will be lauched automatically.
To install MD Storage Manager:
1. Insert the PowerVault MD Series Resource DVD into the local drive of the
management or the host system.
2. If the installer does not launch automatically, go to the root directory on the DVD (or
downloaded installer ISO) and double-click md_launcher.exe (for Windows) or use
auto run (for Linux).
3. Select Install MD Storage Software.
The installation wizard allows you to choose Management Station or Host Installation.
You can choose both. You must, however, install the host-based storage agent and
multipath drivers on each host server accessing the storage array.
Review the Readme File
A readme.txt fi le is included in the Resource DVD root directory. It contains the latest
updates, fi xes, and other information applicable to your storage array.
To discover your storage array, you must be connected to the Ethernet management
port (either on the same subnet or through a confi gured network switch) on your RAID
controller module. To run management operations, you must be connected to both RAID
controller modules through a fully confi gured Ethernet management port.
NOTE : For best throughput, it is recommended that you use out-of-band management.
Starting MD Storage Manager
To launch MD Storage Manager:
Select Start Programs Dell MD Storage Manager.
The Enterprise Management Window (EMW) displays host servers and storage arrays
automatically discovered on your local subnet.
Discovering Your Storage Array
1. In the EMW, click Setup.
2. Select Add Storage Array.
3. Choose either Automatic or Manual discovery.
NOTE : Automatic discovery discovers all storage arrays in your local subnet.
Manual discovery prompts you to add storage arrays by IP address or network name.
4. Click OK.
5. Double-click the discovered storage array.
The Array Management Window is displayed.
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.
Follow these steps to power on your storage array:
1. Turn on any network switches, routers, or other standalone components.
2. Power on the MD3060e expansion enclosures, if applicable.
NOTE: Wait for the enclosure status LED to turn blue before proceeding to the
next step.
3. Power on the MD Series Dense storage array.
NOTE: Wait for the storage array status LED to turn blue before attempting to discover
or manage the array.
Cabling Your Storage Array and Expansion Enclosure
Ethernet
Management
Port
Discovering and Managing Your Storage Array Installing MD Storage Manager Powering on the Storage Array
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B
MD Series Dense Storage Enclosure
MD3060e EMM
MD3060e EMM
to Host Server 4
to Host Server 3
to Host Server 2
to Host Server 1