MD1000 Systems Support Matrix
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...Dell-qualified hardware. Therefore, the maximum number of supported enclosures is a limit of two RAID controllers (PERC 5/E and/or PERC 6/E) per port in a single PERC 5/E or PERC 6/E controller (three enclosures per PowerEdge server. There is 12. - [(2 controllers) x (2 ports) x (3 enclosures)] = 12 enclosures Supported Hardware Configuration shows typical hardware configurations for the PowerVault MD1000...2E04 6C05 2E0A Supported Hardware Configurations NOTE: The following MD1000 hardware configurations are supported only on a Single PERC 5/E or PERC 6/E Controller (...
...Dell-qualified hardware. Therefore, the maximum number of supported enclosures is a limit of two RAID controllers (PERC 5/E and/or PERC 6/E) per port in a single PERC 5/E or PERC 6/E controller (three enclosures per PowerEdge server. There is 12. - [(2 controllers) x (2 ports) x (3 enclosures)] = 12 enclosures Supported Hardware Configuration shows typical hardware configurations for the PowerVault MD1000...2E04 6C05 2E0A Supported Hardware Configurations NOTE: The following MD1000 hardware configurations are supported only on a Single PERC 5/E or PERC 6/E Controller (...
MD1000 Systems Support Matrix
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Supported Hardware Configuration Unified Mode Split Mode Two-host configuration Host controller Host controller Host controller Single-host configuration Host controller Host controller Figure 2. With redundant paths, if one ... controller and the hard drive. Max Configuration on PERC 5/E 9 NOTE: Redundant Path connectivity is not supported on a Single PERC 5/E or PERC 6/E Controller (both ports connected) Unified Mode single-HBA host server The PERC 6/E adapter can be used to drives contained in an...
Supported Hardware Configuration Unified Mode Split Mode Two-host configuration Host controller Host controller Host controller Single-host configuration Host controller Host controller Figure 2. With redundant paths, if one ... controller and the hard drive. Max Configuration on PERC 5/E 9 NOTE: Redundant Path connectivity is not supported on a Single PERC 5/E or PERC 6/E Controller (both ports connected) Unified Mode single-HBA host server The PERC 6/E adapter can be used to drives contained in an...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... Cooling Fan Features 17 Enclosure Alarms 18 2 Operating Your Storage Enclosure Before You Begin 19 Cabling Your Enclosure for Unified or Split Mode 19 Connecting the Enclosure 20 Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure 21 Changing Your Enclosure's Operating Mode 24 Managing Your Storage Enclosure 25 Downloading Firmware 25 3 Installing...
... Cooling Fan Features 17 Enclosure Alarms 18 2 Operating Your Storage Enclosure Before You Begin 19 Cabling Your Enclosure for Unified or Split Mode 19 Connecting the Enclosure 20 Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure 21 Changing Your Enclosure's Operating Mode 24 Managing Your Storage Enclosure 25 Downloading Firmware 25 3 Installing...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... Item LED Indicator 1 Split mode (green) LED Icon 2 Power (green) Condition When lit, indicates the enclosure is in unified mode. Table 1-1 lists conditions indicated by the lights on installing and removing the bezel, see "Unified Mode and Split Mode." For information on the bezel. LEDs on the Front Bezel 1 2 3 Table 1-1. Flashing amber...
... Item LED Indicator 1 Split mode (green) LED Icon 2 Power (green) Condition When lit, indicates the enclosure is in unified mode. Table 1-1 lists conditions indicated by the lights on installing and removing the bezel, see "Unified Mode and Split Mode." For information on the bezel. LEDs on the Front Bezel 1 2 3 Table 1-1. Flashing amber...
Hardware Owners Manual
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...the drive is in your enclosure has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a bi-color (green/amber) status LED (see "Unified Mode and Split Mode." Table 1-2. otherwise, the enclosure is configured in its uppermost position at least one power supply is supplying power to power... on enclosure configuration until the system is configured in unified mode. Drive Carrier LED Indicators 1 2 1 activity LED 10 About Your System 2 status LED Table 1-3 lists the flash patterns for the status ...
...the drive is in your enclosure has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a bi-color (green/amber) status LED (see "Unified Mode and Split Mode." Table 1-2. otherwise, the enclosure is configured in its uppermost position at least one power supply is supplying power to power... on enclosure configuration until the system is configured in unified mode. Drive Carrier LED Indicators 1 2 1 activity LED 10 About Your System 2 status LED Table 1-3 lists the flash patterns for the status ...
Hardware Owners Manual
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...2 SAS Port (In) In 3 In Port Link Status LED (green/amber) 4 SAS Port (Out) Out 5 Out Port Link Status LED (green/amber) Function Dell factory use only. Amber: One or more links into the port are not connected. Green: All links out of the port are not connected. Off...." Figure 1-5. Provide SAS connection for cabling to the next downchain expansion enclosure in a daisy chain (unified mode only). Provide SAS connection for cabling to host or next upchain expansion enclosure (unified mode only). Green: All links into the port are connected. For an explanation of how to connect...
...2 SAS Port (In) In 3 In Port Link Status LED (green/amber) 4 SAS Port (Out) Out 5 Out Port Link Status LED (green/amber) Function Dell factory use only. Amber: One or more links into the port are not connected. Green: All links out of the port are not connected. Off...." Figure 1-5. Provide SAS connection for cabling to the next downchain expansion enclosure in a daisy chain (unified mode only). Provide SAS connection for cabling to host or next upchain expansion enclosure (unified mode only). Green: All links into the port are connected. For an explanation of how to connect...
Hardware Owners Manual
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...Unified • Split In unified mode, a SAS host can run in three enclosures daisy chained together. Off 1000 ms): One or more SAS expanders not properly configured. In split mode, the enclosure is lost. NOTE: Clustering is functioning properly. Table 1-4. Green flashing (250 ms): Firmware download in the MD1000...before powering on whether you select the enclosure to run in one of control, depending on (see Figure 1-7). Unified Mode and Split Mode The enclosure can communicate with enclosure devices. EMM Component Functions (continued) Item Component Icon ...
...Unified • Split In unified mode, a SAS host can run in three enclosures daisy chained together. Off 1000 ms): One or more SAS expanders not properly configured. In split mode, the enclosure is lost. NOTE: Clustering is functioning properly. Table 1-4. Green flashing (250 ms): Firmware download in the MD1000...before powering on whether you select the enclosure to run in one of control, depending on (see Figure 1-7). Unified Mode and Split Mode The enclosure can communicate with enclosure devices. EMM Component Functions (continued) Item Component Icon ...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... If two EMMs are installed, a certain degree of the failed EMM and holds it in the event of an EMM failure. Enclosure Mode Switch Settings 1 2 1 unified mode switch setting 2 split mode switch setting NOTE: To change the enclosure mode, you must change the position of the switch while the enclosure is...
... If two EMMs are installed, a certain degree of the failed EMM and holds it in the event of an EMM failure. Enclosure Mode Switch Settings 1 2 1 unified mode switch setting 2 split mode switch setting NOTE: To change the enclosure mode, you must change the position of the switch while the enclosure is...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... your enclosure to your host controller depends on the controller card in which your enclosure is connected to a host system for either unified or split mode. Getting Started Guide - Before You Begin Before connecting your host server. Product Information Guide (for a cabling diagram... of up to three enclosures daisy-chained to a single port on the configuration you choose: unified or split mode. • A unified configuration is one host (for example, a server with your storage enclosure to one in your storage enclosure, ensure that the...
... your enclosure to your host controller depends on the controller card in which your enclosure is connected to a host system for either unified or split mode. Getting Started Guide - Before You Begin Before connecting your host server. Product Information Guide (for a cabling diagram... of up to three enclosures daisy-chained to a single port on the configuration you choose: unified or split mode. • A unified configuration is one host (for example, a server with your storage enclosure to one in your storage enclosure, ensure that the...
Hardware Owners Manual
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...the daisy chain to the In port on the primary EMM will control seven drives (slots 0 through 14); Attach subsequent storage enclosures in the MD1000 host-based RAID solution. In single-host configuration, you are split into two groups with eight drives controlled by the other host controller. •...In port on the secondary EMM (see Figure 1-5 and Figure 2-1) and to the RAID controller on the host system. (See your enclosure in unified mode, connect the external SAS cable from the second host controller or port to the Out port on . Changing the configuration selection after the ...
...the daisy chain to the In port on the primary EMM will control seven drives (slots 0 through 14); Attach subsequent storage enclosures in the MD1000 host-based RAID solution. In single-host configuration, you are split into two groups with eight drives controlled by the other host controller. •...In port on the secondary EMM (see Figure 1-5 and Figure 2-1) and to the RAID controller on the host system. (See your enclosure in unified mode, connect the external SAS cable from the second host controller or port to the Out port on . Changing the configuration selection after the ...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... an MD1000 expansion enclosure that was previously configured in Unified and Split Mode Unified Mode Host controller Split Mode Two-host configuration Host controller Host controller Single-host configurations Host controller Host controller Host controller 4 Using the enclosure mode switch, select your mode of the storage enclosure. Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000...
... an MD1000 expansion enclosure that was previously configured in Unified and Split Mode Unified Mode Host controller Split Mode Two-host configuration Host controller Host controller Single-host configurations Host controller Host controller Host controller 4 Using the enclosure mode switch, select your mode of the storage enclosure. Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... virtual disks may appear as necessary. 7 Power on the enclosure by turning off the MD3000 enclosure. 7 Connect the MD1000 expansion enclosure(s) to the MD3000 enclosure, as shown in the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix (available from unified mode to split mode, remove any virtual disk configurations that daisy chaining of enclosures is online and ready...
... virtual disks may appear as necessary. 7 Power on the enclosure by turning off the MD3000 enclosure. 7 Connect the MD1000 expansion enclosure(s) to the MD3000 enclosure, as shown in the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix (available from unified mode to split mode, remove any virtual disk configurations that daisy chaining of enclosures is online and ready...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... "Installing an EMM Module Cover in your enclosure, the empty slot must contain a blank cover. If only one EMM configured in either a unified mode or split mode. Replacing or reinserting an EMM that the enclosure has the proper cooling airflow to prevent overheating. Removing an EMM NOTICE: If...of one EMM is not recommended. Removing and Installing an EMM An enclosure with redundant enclosure management contains two EMMs and can be configured in unified mode. When the lever is connected to a host will require a reboot of the EMM, do not stack EMMs or place them on...
... "Installing an EMM Module Cover in your enclosure, the empty slot must contain a blank cover. If only one EMM configured in either a unified mode or split mode. Replacing or reinserting an EMM that the enclosure has the proper cooling airflow to prevent overheating. Removing an EMM NOTICE: If...of one EMM is not recommended. Removing and Installing an EMM An enclosure with redundant enclosure management contains two EMMs and can be configured in unified mode. When the lever is connected to a host will require a reboot of the EMM, do not stack EMMs or place them on...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... indicate actual hardware component failures. The PERC 5/E Adapter should recover without any enclosure in the daisy chain. Lost Communication alert(s) to the affected EMM. In a unified-mode configuration, these conditions apply to the server that all attached enclosures, including daisy-chained enclosures, is properly connected and secured. 3 Ensure that is lost...
... indicate actual hardware component failures. The PERC 5/E Adapter should recover without any enclosure in the daisy chain. Lost Communication alert(s) to the affected EMM. In a unified-mode configuration, these conditions apply to the server that all attached enclosures, including daisy-chained enclosures, is properly connected and secured. 3 Ensure that is lost...
Hardware Owners Manual
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... Cabling, 19 cabling split mode, 20 unified mode, 20 contacting Dell, 54 cooling fan features, 17 troubleshooting, 48 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 46 Dell contacting, 54 E enclosure managing, 25 enclosure management module, 12 bay cover, 36 installing, 35 removing, 34 enclosure mode cabling, 19 changing, 24 split, 19 unified, 19 F firmware downloading, 25 front ... 46 power supply features, 17 R rack-mounted systems installing, 19 H hard drives installing and removing, 30 removing and replacing, 29 S safety, 43 support contacting Dell, 54 system cooling troubleshooting, 47 Index 63
... Cabling, 19 cabling split mode, 20 unified mode, 20 contacting Dell, 54 cooling fan features, 17 troubleshooting, 48 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 46 Dell contacting, 54 E enclosure managing, 25 enclosure management module, 12 bay cover, 36 installing, 35 removing, 34 enclosure mode cabling, 19 changing, 24 split, 19 unified, 19 F firmware downloading, 25 front ... 46 power supply features, 17 R rack-mounted systems installing, 19 H hard drives installing and removing, 30 removing and replacing, 29 S safety, 43 support contacting Dell, 54 system cooling troubleshooting, 47 Index 63
Getting Started Guide: (English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish)
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... This section describes the major hardware and software features of up to 15 hard drives - Unified mode for supported systems. An updated readme can be viewed from the Dell website at support.dell.com.) Getting Started With Your System 3 It also provides information about other documents you may...See your system and how to drives 7 through 6 on the second EMM • Front-panel, two-position switch for setting the enclosure mode (unified or split mode) • Support for up your system's readme file for direct connectivity of your system. Major features of your system include: ...
... This section describes the major hardware and software features of up to 15 hard drives - Unified mode for supported systems. An updated readme can be viewed from the Dell website at support.dell.com.) Getting Started With Your System 3 It also provides information about other documents you may...See your system and how to drives 7 through 6 on the second EMM • Front-panel, two-position switch for setting the enclosure mode (unified or split mode) • Support for up your system's readme file for direct connectivity of your system. Major features of your system include: ...
Getting Started Guide: (English, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish)
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Connectivity Configurations support for either of the following configurations: • unified mode for direct connectivity to 15 hard drives • split mode with dual EMMs providing a direct connectivity to drives 0 though 6 and a separate direct connectivity to ...
Connectivity Configurations support for either of the following configurations: • unified mode for direct connectivity to 15 hard drives • split mode with dual EMMs providing a direct connectivity to drives 0 though 6 and a separate direct connectivity to ...
Getting Started Guide: (English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Spanish)
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... split mode) • Support for up to three daisy-chained storage enclosures in unified mode for a total of 45 hard drives • In-band enclosure management provided through SCSI enclosure services (SES) • RAID and system management using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Storage Management Service • Four sensors for monitoring ambient...
... split mode) • Support for up to three daisy-chained storage enclosures in unified mode for a total of 45 hard drives • In-band enclosure management provided through SCSI enclosure services (SES) • RAID and system management using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Storage Management Service • Four sensors for monitoring ambient...
Getting Started Guide: (English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Spanish)
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Connectivity Configurations support for either of the following configurations: • unified mode for direct connectivity to 15 hard drives • split mode with dual EMMs providing a direct connectivity to drives 0 though 6 and a separate direct connectivity to ...
Connectivity Configurations support for either of the following configurations: • unified mode for direct connectivity to 15 hard drives • split mode with dual EMMs providing a direct connectivity to drives 0 though 6 and a separate direct connectivity to ...
Getting Started Guide (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese)
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...you may need when setting up your system's readme file for supported systems. An updated readme can be viewed from the Dell website at support.dell.com.) Getting Started With Your System 3 Split mode (with redundant EMMs) • Over-temperature shutdown capability • ...for redundant system management capability • Support for either of the following direct-attach configurations: - Major features of your system. Unified mode for direct connectivity of up to obtain technical assistance. System Features This section describes the major hardware and software features of your...
...you may need when setting up your system's readme file for supported systems. An updated readme can be viewed from the Dell website at support.dell.com.) Getting Started With Your System 3 Split mode (with redundant EMMs) • Over-temperature shutdown capability • ...for redundant system management capability • Support for either of the following direct-attach configurations: - Major features of your system. Unified mode for direct connectivity of up to obtain technical assistance. System Features This section describes the major hardware and software features of your...