Dell SCv2080 Owner's Manual

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1About the SCv2080 Storage SystemThe SCv2080 storage system provides the central processing capabilities for the Storage CenterOperating System (OS) and management of RAID storage.The SCv2080 storage system holds the physical drives that provide storage for the Storage Center. Ifadditional storage is needed, the SCv2080 also supports a single SC180 expansion enclosure.SCv2080 Storage System Monitoring and DiagnosticsThe Storage Center OS generates alert messages for temperature, fan, drive, power, and storagecontroller conditions. Use the Dell Storage Client to view these alerts.The SCv2080 also has LED indicators that signify possible problems with the Storage Center.NOTE: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator is not supported on the SCv2080.SCv2080 Storage System HardwareThe SCv2080 storage system supports up to 84 3.5–inch hot-swappable SAS hard drives installed in atwo‐drawer, three‐row, 14‐column configuration.The SCv2080 ships with two redundant power supply units, five redundant cooling fans, and up to tworedundant storage controllers. The storage controller contains multiple I/O ports that providecommunication with front-end servers and back-end storage.SCv2080 Storage System Front-Panel Features and IndicatorsThe front panel of the SCv2080 contains power and status indicators, drawer-specific indicators, and aunit ID display.In addition, the hard drives are installed and removed from the drawers on the front of the storage systemchassis.About the SCv2080 Storage System 7