PS4000 Storage ArraysRack Mount InstructionsPart Number: F464T Rev. A00

Introduction

Rack Requirements

Rail Kit Parts

Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack

Tool Requirements

Step 4: Slide the Chassis into the Rack

Step 5: Attach the Chassis to the Mounting Rails

Step 6: Install the Bezel

Where to Go Next

Dell EqualLogic PS4000 Series Instructions Manual

configuration guide

PS Series Storage Arrays

Feature Comparison

Controllers

Controller Redundancy

Firmware

RAID Policies

RAID 6

RAID 10

RAID 50

Peer Storage Operations

Volumes

Volume Attributes

Volume Features

Snapshots

Replication

Clustering

SAN Design

Quality of Service (QoS)

Ethernet Switches and Infrastructure

Connecting SAN Switches in a Layer 2 Network

Sizing Inter-Switch Connections

Comparing Inter-Switch Connection Types

Host Configuration Guidelines

Multi-Path I/O

EqualLogic iSCSI SAN Design

Partially Redundant SAN Configurations

Integrating 1GbE and 10GbE SANs

M1000e Blade Chassis Integration

Single M1000e Enclosure Integration

M1000e Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module

GbE Uplink Recommendations

Appendix A Network Ports and Protocols

Appendix B Recommended Switches

B.2 Recommended 10GbE Switches

Appendix C Supported iSCSI Initiators

C.2 Software iSCSI Initiators

C.3 Network Interface Controllers

Appendix D PowerConnect 54xx Switch Configuration

D.2 Enabling the PortFast Option to Configure STP Edge Ports

D.4 Disabling Unicast Storm Control

D.5 Configuring Jumbo Frames

Appendix E PowerConnect 62xx Switch Configuration

E.2 Enabling the PortFast Option to Configure STP Edge Ports

E.5 Configuring Jumbo Frames

Appendix F Cisco IOS based Switch Configuration

F.1 Enabling the PortFast Option to Configure STP Edge Ports

F.3 Disabling Unicast Storm Control

Related Publications

EqualLogic PS4000

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Cluster Hardware Requirements

Network Configuration Recommendations

Supported Cluster Configurations

Cluster Hardware Cabling

Cluster Cabling Information For Public And Private Networks

For Public Network

NIC Teaming

Preparing Your Systems For Clustering

Installation Overview

Installing The Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator

Modifying The Registry Settings

Advanced Storage Features

Volume Collections

troubleshooting

contacting dell

warranty information

Basic Storage Array Information

Interpreting Operations Panel LEDs

Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap

Maintaining Disk Drives

Interpreting Disk Drive LEDs

Disk Drive Handling Requirements

Array Behavior When a Disk Drive Fails

Disk Drive Installation Guidelines and Restrictions

Installing the Bezel

Maintaining Control Modules

Interpreting Control Module LEDs

Identifying Control Module Failures

Maintaining Control Module Firmware

Connecting Network Cables

Control Module Handling Requirements

Installing a Control Module

Replacing the Firmware Card

Replacing a Compact Flash Card

Replacing a Micro SD Card

Maintaining Power Supply Modules

Removing a Power Supply and Cooling Module

Installing a Power Supply and Cooling Module

A Environmental, Power, and Other Specifications

Index


Contents Table Of Contents Introduction Rack Requirements Rail Kit Parts Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack Tool Requirements Step 4: Slide the Chassis into the Rack Step 5: Attach the Chassis to the Mounting Rails Step 6: Install the Bezel Where to Go Next	PS4000 Storage ArraysRack Mount InstructionsPart Number: F464T Rev. A00 Next / 14