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Dell™ PowerVault™ 220S and 221S Systems Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ PowerVault™ 220S and 221S Systems Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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...available to update your system data. See the Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Compatibility Guide available on the primary and secondary enclosure management modules (EMMs) in supported operating system environments. • Dell Update Packages (DUPs) - Table 1-1 lists...Dell support website at support.dell.com The tool used to manually install firmware updates. PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - They are running in your update. • Ensure that you perform the procedures in this document, and review the pertinent procedure for your Dell™ PowerVault™ 220S...
...available to update your system data. See the Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Compatibility Guide available on the primary and secondary enclosure management modules (EMMs) in supported operating system environments. • Dell Update Packages (DUPs) - Table 1-1 lists...Dell support website at support.dell.com The tool used to manually install firmware updates. PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - They are running in your update. • Ensure that you perform the procedures in this document, and review the pertinent procedure for your Dell™ PowerVault™ 220S...
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....exe Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version pv2xxAxx.gz 3) for applying an update to your storage system. FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm Table 1.1 lists the required tool and files for Intel Intanium® Red Hat.... 2 On node 1, update the EMM firmware in the attached storage system using the procedure found later in this document that applies to your host configuration. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Table 1-1. PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 -
....exe Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version pv2xxAxx.gz 3) for applying an update to your storage system. FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm Table 1.1 lists the required tool and files for Intel Intanium® Red Hat.... 2 On node 1, update the EMM firmware in the attached storage system using the procedure found later in this document that applies to your host configuration. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Table 1-1. PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 -
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...Dell... On the host system, click the Start button and select Programs→ Dell OpenManage Applications→ Array Manager→ Array Manager Console. 6 Select Arrays... that is complete, a message appears indicating that the PowerVault 22xS storage system appears. When the update is linked ... from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save the file in ...restart the cluster node. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - If the storage...Server 2003 • Novell NetWare (all Dell-supported versions) To update the firmware on your PowerVault 22xS storage system using Array Manager: NOTE...
...Dell... On the host system, click the Start button and select Programs→ Dell OpenManage Applications→ Array Manager→ Array Manager Console. 6 Select Arrays... that is complete, a message appears indicating that the PowerVault 22xS storage system appears. When the update is linked ... from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save the file in ...restart the cluster node. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - If the storage...Server 2003 • Novell NetWare (all Dell-supported versions) To update the firmware on your PowerVault 22xS storage system using Array Manager: NOTE...
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... Enclosure Management Module Firmware DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - When the update is running the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system (Version 2.1 or 3). 1 Stop all I/O activity to the storage system. 2 Create a directory on your host system. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure Use the following procedure updates the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS...
... Enclosure Management Module Firmware DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - When the update is running the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system (Version 2.1 or 3). 1 Stop all I/O activity to the storage system. 2 Create a directory on your host system. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure Use the following procedure updates the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS...
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...files that the update was successful. 7 Restart I/O activity to the storage system. Update utilities are available for the following Dell-supported operating systems: • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (64-bit) • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version ... to the directory. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware 9 PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - Updating Firmware Using Firmware Update Utililties Dell provides firmware updates as a user with administrator privileges. 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that...
...files that the update was successful. 7 Restart I/O activity to the storage system. Update utilities are available for the following Dell-supported operating systems: • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (64-bit) • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version ... to the directory. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware 9 PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - Updating Firmware Using Firmware Update Utililties Dell provides firmware updates as a user with administrator privileges. 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that...
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... to the following procedure to update the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to a host system that is the version) DELL CONFIDENTIAL - www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0....fm 6 Run the extracted .exe file from pv2xxAxx.exe, and -s forces the procedure to run without user intervention. 9 Press to update the EMM firmware. FOR PROOF ONLY 10 Updating the Enclosure Management Module...
... to the following procedure to update the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to a host system that is the version) DELL CONFIDENTIAL - www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0....fm 6 Run the extracted .exe file from pv2xxAxx.exe, and -s forces the procedure to run without user intervention. 9 Press to update the EMM firmware. FOR PROOF ONLY 10 Updating the Enclosure Management Module...
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...10 Restart I /O activity to the storage system. 2 Log in to the storage system. FOR PROOF ONLY Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware 11 In the command prompt, type the following steps are case-sensitive. 1 Stop all compatible enclosures attached to the host, ...the following and then press : cd /usr/local/pv22xL DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 6 Uncompress the two downloaded files, as root or su -user (superuser). 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is running Red Hat Linux versions ...
...10 Restart I /O activity to the storage system. 2 Log in to the storage system. FOR PROOF ONLY Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware 11 In the command prompt, type the following steps are case-sensitive. 1 Stop all compatible enclosures attached to the host, ...the following and then press : cd /usr/local/pv22xL DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 6 Uncompress the two downloaded files, as root or su -user (superuser). 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is running Red Hat Linux versions ...
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...: chmod +x pv22xL 8 Run the utility. Important Information Updating the Storage System in Joined Bus or Cluster Mode When the split-bus module is in step 3. 6 Uncompress the .gz file. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - In the command prompt, type the following and then press : ./pv22xL -i 9 Record the listed file descriptor of the ...file and is the device you created in the joined-bus mode (default) or cluster mode, the EMM firmware is installed). www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 5 Download the pv22xLxx.gz utility file from the...
...: chmod +x pv22xL 8 Run the utility. Important Information Updating the Storage System in Joined Bus or Cluster Mode When the split-bus module is in step 3. 6 Uncompress the .gz file. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - In the command prompt, type the following and then press : ./pv22xL -i 9 Record the listed file descriptor of the ...file and is the device you created in the joined-bus mode (default) or cluster mode, the EMM firmware is installed). www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 5 Download the pv22xLxx.gz utility file from the...
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... system is configured with Array Manager version 3.1.1 or earlier and the split-bus module is configured with one EMM in the enclosure properties has changed to the individual EMMs on the primary EMM. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Using Earlier Versions of Array Manager If your system is in the ...the other EMM. To verify the firmware update, stop and then restart the Disk Management Service. This condition is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. Updating the Storage System Without Array Manager If Array Manager is connected, but may continue to it is not installed on...
... system is configured with Array Manager version 3.1.1 or earlier and the split-bus module is configured with one EMM in the enclosure properties has changed to the individual EMMs on the primary EMM. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Using Earlier Versions of Array Manager If your system is in the ...the other EMM. To verify the firmware update, stop and then restart the Disk Management Service. This condition is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. Updating the Storage System Without Array Manager If Array Manager is connected, but may continue to it is not installed on...
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FOR PROOF ONLY 14 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
FOR PROOF ONLY 14 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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.... Removing the Ultra 160 EMM CAUTION: Before performing any server nodes connected to the module has ceased. A00 April 2003 03W495A00 EMMs and the SCSI terminator card are designated as primary and secondary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems - This document describes how to Ultra 320 EMMs CAUTION: A CAUTION...
.... Removing the Ultra 160 EMM CAUTION: Before performing any server nodes connected to the module has ceased. A00 April 2003 03W495A00 EMMs and the SCSI terminator card are designated as primary and secondary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems - This document describes how to Ultra 320 EMMs CAUTION: A CAUTION...
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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... ceased. 2 Remove the host server-to-storage system cable from the module slot. NOTE: You can identify the Ultra 320 EMM by the SCSI Ultra 320 label on it from the EMM. Figure 1. This step is replaced. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to the storage system in the System...
... ceased. 2 Remove the host server-to-storage system cable from the module slot. NOTE: You can identify the Ultra 320 EMM by the SCSI Ultra 320 label on it from the EMM. Figure 1. This step is replaced. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to the storage system in the System...
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... own. All rights reserved. NOTE: The Ultra 320 enclosure supports a mixture of Dell Computer Corporation. In an Ultra 320 environment, the hard drives run at the top of the module to secure the module to the chassis. 4 Connect the host server-to-storage system cable to the ... is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, and PowerVault are labeled Ultra 160 (Ultra 3) or Ultra 320 (Ultra 4). 6 Turn on your storage system. Printed in the U.S.A. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push the module to the back of the slot until it is ...
... own. All rights reserved. NOTE: The Ultra 320 enclosure supports a mixture of Dell Computer Corporation. In an Ultra 320 environment, the hard drives run at the top of the module to secure the module to the chassis. 4 Connect the host server-to-storage system cable to the ... is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, and PowerVault are labeled Ultra 160 (Ultra 3) or Ultra 320 (Ultra 4). 6 Turn on your storage system. Printed in the U.S.A. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push the module to the back of the slot until it is ...
Rack Installation Guide
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... of the tower system. NOTE: Although it is not necessary for the conversion, you might want to remove the two power-supply and cooling modules at the back of the system chassis to reduce the weight of the chassis while you are performing this procedure (see your system Installation and... Troubleshooting Guide for instructions for removing and replacing these modules). 4 To remove the system left and right cover back, away from the chassis front to disengage, and pull the covers up, away from the...
... of the tower system. NOTE: Although it is not necessary for the conversion, you might want to remove the two power-supply and cooling modules at the back of the system chassis to reduce the weight of the chassis while you are performing this procedure (see your system Installation and... Troubleshooting Guide for instructions for removing and replacing these modules). 4 To remove the system left and right cover back, away from the chassis front to disengage, and pull the covers up, away from the...
Rack Installation Guide
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... T-10 Torx screws that you removed in the Rack," is completed. 6 To remove the tower system front panel (see Figure 1-9). 3 Reinstall the power and cooling modules (if they were removed). NOTE: In the next step, start all 14 T-10 Torx screws in their holes in the front panel. b Remove the 14...
... T-10 Torx screws that you removed in the Rack," is completed. 6 To remove the tower system front panel (see Figure 1-9). 3 Reinstall the power and cooling modules (if they were removed). NOTE: In the next step, start all 14 T-10 Torx screws in their holes in the front panel. b Remove the 14...
Rack-to-Tower Conversion Guide
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-2. See the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for the conversion, you are performing this and the following procedures. NOTE: Although not necessary for instructions on removing and replacing the modules. 2 Remove the 14 T-10 Torx screws that secure the front ...system extending 2.54 centimeters (1 inch) beyond the edge of the chassis while you might want to remove the two power supply and cooling modules at the back of the system chassis to avoid damaging the five plastic light pipes that extend through the front panel (see Figure 1-3)....
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-2. See the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for the conversion, you are performing this and the following procedures. NOTE: Although not necessary for instructions on removing and replacing the modules. 2 Remove the 14 T-10 Torx screws that secure the front ...system extending 2.54 centimeters (1 inch) beyond the edge of the chassis while you might want to remove the two power supply and cooling modules at the back of the system chassis to avoid damaging the five plastic light pipes that extend through the front panel (see Figure 1-3)....
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... the hard drives and power and cooling modules, if they were removed (see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for information about installing and configuring your system. Installing the Tower Front Bezel bezel 1-10 Rac k -t o -Tow er C on v e r si on Guide thumbscrew www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 To install the bezel: a Position the...
... the hard drives and power and cooling modules, if they were removed (see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for information about installing and configuring your system. Installing the Tower Front Bezel bezel 1-10 Rac k -t o -Tow er C on v e r si on Guide thumbscrew www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 To install the bezel: a Position the...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... 32 disks per virtual disk Scalability Up to eight enclosures per server Scales up to a PV221S. Dell's Product Offering PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure Dell™ PowerVault 220xS systems are shown in joined bus, split bus or cluster mode Leverages PERC 3 U160 or PERC 4 RAID... RAID Controller (PERC) is a free standing floor tower. Most major components, including hard drives and power supply/cooling modules are hot-pluggable and can be removed and replaced easily. Dell offers a conversion kit to the mounting hardware and front bezel features.
... 32 disks per virtual disk Scalability Up to eight enclosures per server Scales up to a PV221S. Dell's Product Offering PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure Dell™ PowerVault 220xS systems are shown in joined bus, split bus or cluster mode Leverages PERC 3 U160 or PERC 4 RAID... RAID Controller (PERC) is a free standing floor tower. Most major components, including hard drives and power supply/cooling modules are hot-pluggable and can be removed and replaced easily. Dell offers a conversion kit to the mounting hardware and front bezel features.
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... a second cable should not be further explained in the enclosure. There can be attached between the server and the primary Enclosure Management Module (EMM) in more detail below. PAGE 19 11/17/2005 The configuration will be attached to the secondary EMM. SES provides ...a unique set of the enclosure. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 4. PV22xS Enclosure Overview The PV22xS SCSI Enclosure provides three configuration topologies, also referred to the server. ...
... a second cable should not be further explained in the enclosure. There can be attached between the server and the primary Enclosure Management Module (EMM) in more detail below. PAGE 19 11/17/2005 The configuration will be attached to the secondary EMM. SES provides ...a unique set of the enclosure. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 4. PV22xS Enclosure Overview The PV22xS SCSI Enclosure provides three configuration topologies, also referred to the server. ...