Dell PowerVault MD3260 Setting Up

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Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e Storage ArrayThe 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 enclosure management module configuration is notsupported.Expansion Enclosure Management ModulesYou can expand the storage capacity of your array by daisy chaining up to twoexpansion enclosures (for a maximum of 180 physical disks). Each 4U expansionenclosure added must contain two MD3060e EMMs.Physical-Disk CarriersPhysical disks are preinstalled in their carriers and shipped separately in anti-staticpackaging and must be installed in the drawers. For information on installing and removingthe physical disks from the physical-disk carriers, see your system’s Owner’s Manual atsupport.dell.com/manuals.Physical Disk Installation GuidelinesTo maintain proper airflow, 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, filling slots 0, 3, 6, and 9 first.•Keep all drawers closed unless you need to access the physical disks. The storage array•operates normally with a drawer open, but it is designed for optimal cooling with alldrawers closed.WARNING: Before you set up and operate your Dell PowerVault system, reviewthe safety instructions that shipped with your system.Verify Storage Array ComponentsYour system is shipped with RAID controller modules, power supplies, and fancomponents already installed in the enclosure. Make sure that all components areproperly seated and have not become dislodged and/or damaged during shipping.Install the Enclosure in a RackThe storage enclosure requires a compatible rack and a rack installation kit. For informationabout installing the rails for the storage enclosure, see the Rack Installation instructionsthat shipped with your enclosure.WARNING: Do not plug the enclosure into a standard power outlet. Yourstorage array is shipped with two IEC C19 to C20 jumper cords. Plug the C19 pluginto 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 connectionsfrom each enclosure into separate PDUs and connect the PDUs to external powerreceptacles on different circuits. The enclosure accepts only 200 V to 240 V inputsources.NOTE: For safety reasons, do not install physical disks in the enclosure before racking.This will add substantial weight to the enclosure and make lifting and racking theenclosure unsafe. For more information, see the Rack Installation instructions thatshipped with your enclosure.Locate Your System Service TagYour system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number.This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.Enclosure Management ModuleRAID Controller ModulesThe MD Series Dense enclosure supports four different types of RAID controllers.The RAID controllers installed in an enclosure must be of the same data protocol.Mixing of RAID controllers is not supported.6 Gbps SAS RAID Controller Module1 Gbps iSCSI RAID Controller Module10 Gbps iSCSI RAID Controller ModuleFibre Channel RAID Controller ModuleFan Modules (2) Power Supplies (2) Modules (2)About the Storage EnclosureRacking Your Storage EnclosureInstalling Physical DisksPhysical-Disk DrawersTo 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 thephysical-disk drawer.3. Lower the physical disk into the drawer slot.NOTE: Fill disk slots 0, 3, 6, and 9 first. Do not install disks randomly.4. Rotate the physical disk carrier handle downward until the physical disk is properlyseated in the connector and the physical-disk carrier handle snaps into place.NOTE: Check that the disk is not raised up at the back of the drawer slot, whichwould indicate that it is not properly seated. Closing the drawer with an improperlyseated disk will damage both the drawer and the physical disk.5. Close the physical-disk drawer.12 3451. physical disk2. physical-disk carrier handle3. notches on physical-disk drawers4. buttons on disk carrier5. drawer latches (2)The MD Series Dense storage enclosure contains five physical-disk drawers accessiblefrom 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 RPMs increasesignificantly to ensure optimal airflow. This is normal and not indicative of a problem.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.NOTE: Ensure that the drawer is pushed in and closed completely.CAUTION: If a drawer is not completely inserted into the enclosure, other drawerswill be locked. Do not force a drawer open as it may damage the physical disk or thedrawer itself.MD Series Dense Enclosure

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