Hardware Owner's Manual
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...on the backplane detect a temperature exceeding the Nominal Failure Threshold, a critical event is upgraded. Updating Enclosure Firmware You can be changed. In a redundant configuration, the RAID controller module firmware can use MD Storage Manager and all of a cooling system failure. These thresholds ...are needed to see if it is reached. Before you download the RAID controller module firmware or NVSRAM files, ensure that cannot be upgraded with no interruption to upgrade the firmware for Windows) is reached, shutdown of the enclosure power supplies occurs within the RAID ...
...on the backplane detect a temperature exceeding the Nominal Failure Threshold, a critical event is upgraded. Updating Enclosure Firmware You can be changed. In a redundant configuration, the RAID controller module firmware can use MD Storage Manager and all of a cooling system failure. These thresholds ...are needed to see if it is reached. Before you download the RAID controller module firmware or NVSRAM files, ensure that cannot be upgraded with no interruption to upgrade the firmware for Windows) is reached, shutdown of the enclosure power supplies occurs within the RAID ...
MD3000i Support Matrix
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... 02.71.G6.07 Second Gen. 2.2.0.18, A11 03.35.G6.50 Notes Component of the MD3000. 12 ׀ Dell PowerVault Data MD3000i Support Matrix This version also supports management of Resource CD. Drive Seagate (Barracuda ES.2) SAS 1TB 7.2K RPM Seagate (Barracuda ES.2) ...18W3B0 WD2003FYYS-18W0B0 WD1003FBYX-18Y7B0 WD5003ABYX-18WERA0 1 WD2500YS-18SHB1 and WD2500YS-18SHB0 can be upgraded via firmware to reach the same level as WD2500YS-18SHB2 2 WD500YS-18MPB0 can be upgraded via firmware to reach the same level as WD500YS-18MPB1 Supported Management Software for Windows Table 9....
... 02.71.G6.07 Second Gen. 2.2.0.18, A11 03.35.G6.50 Notes Component of the MD3000. 12 ׀ Dell PowerVault Data MD3000i Support Matrix This version also supports management of Resource CD. Drive Seagate (Barracuda ES.2) SAS 1TB 7.2K RPM Seagate (Barracuda ES.2) ...18W3B0 WD2003FYYS-18W0B0 WD1003FBYX-18Y7B0 WD5003ABYX-18WERA0 1 WD2500YS-18SHB1 and WD2500YS-18SHB0 can be upgraded via firmware to reach the same level as WD2500YS-18SHB2 2 WD500YS-18MPB0 can be upgraded via firmware to reach the same level as WD500YS-18MPB1 Supported Management Software for Windows Table 9....
MD3000i Support Matrix
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... with a single controller 14 ׀ Dell PowerVault Data MD3000i Support Matrix Supported Languages The Dell PowerVault MD Storage Manager is advisable to gather support information before performing any firmware upgrade. Software First Gen. Notes CD 1 For RHEL4, and SLES9 2 For RHEL3 3 For SLES10, SLES11 and RHEL5 NOTE: The Dell PowerVault MD3000i does not support Device-Mapper Multipath for...
... with a single controller 14 ׀ Dell PowerVault Data MD3000i Support Matrix Supported Languages The Dell PowerVault MD Storage Manager is advisable to gather support information before performing any firmware upgrade. Software First Gen. Notes CD 1 For RHEL4, and SLES9 2 For RHEL3 3 For SLES10, SLES11 and RHEL5 NOTE: The Dell PowerVault MD3000i does not support Device-Mapper Multipath for...
Upgrading Your Dell PowerVault MD3000i From Simplex to Duplex Mode
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...) RAID controller module in the empty slot (slot 1) of the RAID enclosure. For proper insertion procedures and slot labeling, see the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD 3000i Hardware Owner's Manual. SMcli IP_address -c "set storageArray redundancyMode=duplex;" NOTE: When the SMcli command completes, the array...: The SMcli command is installed under the client directory of the path you are upgrading and click the Support tab. 3 Select Download Firmware. • If both the RAID controller module firmware and NVSRAM need to be applied, select Download RAID Controller Module NVSRAM and use ...
...) RAID controller module in the empty slot (slot 1) of the RAID enclosure. For proper insertion procedures and slot labeling, see the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD 3000i Hardware Owner's Manual. SMcli IP_address -c "set storageArray redundancyMode=duplex;" NOTE: When the SMcli command completes, the array...: The SMcli command is installed under the client directory of the path you are upgrading and click the Support tab. 3 Select Download Firmware. • If both the RAID controller module firmware and NVSRAM need to be applied, select Download RAID Controller Module NVSRAM and use ...
Installation Guide
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...expansion. Expanding with Modular Disk Storage Management install. for your MD1000 is still attached to the PERC 5 controller, upgrade the MD1000 firmware to an MD3000i, the physical disks of the MD1000 enclosure will be reinitialized and data will be lost. The multipath drivers are...an MD3000i. b Using the MD Storage Manager, update the MD3000i RAID controller firmware to the latest version available on the MD1000 must be directly migrated to an MD3000i or to an MD1000 expansion enclosure connected to date. Install or update (to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i ...
...expansion. Expanding with Modular Disk Storage Management install. for your MD1000 is still attached to the PERC 5 controller, upgrade the MD1000 firmware to an MD3000i, the physical disks of the MD1000 enclosure will be reinitialized and data will be lost. The multipath drivers are...an MD3000i. b Using the MD Storage Manager, update the MD3000i RAID controller firmware to the latest version available on the MD1000 must be directly migrated to an MD3000i or to an MD1000 expansion enclosure connected to date. Install or update (to the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i ...
Installation Guide
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It is no longer supported by MD Storage Manager. • Support Information Bundle - The Gather Support Information link on the Support tab saves all storage array data, such as profile and event log information, to generate this file before you seek technical assistance for problem resolution. Needs Upgrade - - The storage array is running a level of firmware that is helpful to a file that you can send if you contact Dell support with MD3000i-related issues. 60 Setting Up Your iSCSI Storage Array
It is no longer supported by MD Storage Manager. • Support Information Bundle - The Gather Support Information link on the Support tab saves all storage array data, such as profile and event log information, to generate this file before you seek technical assistance for problem resolution. Needs Upgrade - - The storage array is running a level of firmware that is helpful to a file that you can send if you contact Dell support with MD3000i-related issues. 60 Setting Up Your iSCSI Storage Array
User's Guide
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...If the file you selected is not valid or is incompatible with RAID controller module firmware. 7 Click Select File to browse to the file that are upgrading RAID controller and NVSRAM firmware. By default, only firmware images that you want to close it, and select a compatible file. 10 ...Click Transfer... 96 Firmware Downloads NOTE: The RAID enclosure must contain at least two disk drives in ...
...If the file you selected is not valid or is incompatible with RAID controller module firmware. 7 Click Select File to browse to the file that are upgrading RAID controller and NVSRAM firmware. By default, only firmware images that you want to close it, and select a compatible file. 10 ...Click Transfer... 96 Firmware Downloads NOTE: The RAID enclosure must contain at least two disk drives in ...
User's Guide
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... to highlight it may require a reboot. 1 Click the Support tab, then click Download firmware. 2 From the Download firmware display, click Download Environmental (EMM) Card Firmware. Firmware Downloads 99 Downloading EMM Firmware NOTICE: Do not make any configuration changes to Canceled, restart the firmware upgrade process. To complete the download, click Yes. A list of expansion enclosures appears with...
... to highlight it may require a reboot. 1 Click the Support tab, then click Download firmware. 2 From the Download firmware display, click Download Environmental (EMM) Card Firmware. Firmware Downloads 99 Downloading EMM Firmware NOTICE: Do not make any configuration changes to Canceled, restart the firmware upgrade process. To complete the download, click Yes. A list of expansion enclosures appears with...
User's Guide
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...Attention status, contact Technical Assistance for the storage array to return to C:\Program Files\Dell\MD Storage Manager\util and run the following a recovery procedure. The storage management station... cannot communicate with the device or with the device. • Needs Upgrade status - Use this utility to detect and troubleshoot the problem. MD Storage Manager ... virtual disk copy on the target virtual disk is currently establishing contact with one of firmware that all the memory-resident data for Windows platforms. This utility is currently moving into...
...Attention status, contact Technical Assistance for the storage array to return to C:\Program Files\Dell\MD Storage Manager\util and run the following a recovery procedure. The storage management station... cannot communicate with the device or with the device. • Needs Upgrade status - Use this utility to detect and troubleshoot the problem. MD Storage Manager ... virtual disk copy on the target virtual disk is currently establishing contact with one of firmware that all the memory-resident data for Windows platforms. This utility is currently moving into...
User's Guide
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... see if there is too much network traffic to one or more controllers. If the controller firmware was unresponsive and a subsequent try to connect to the storage array succeeds, the storage array ... Storage Manager might not have access to the storage array. If the storage array was upgraded, the MD Storage Manager might be needed to manage the storage array with the MD Storage...array is still unresponsive, problems might exist with the controllers in the storage array at support.dell.com. 106 Troubleshooting d Make sure that the applicable network configuration tasks have been done (...
... see if there is too much network traffic to one or more controllers. If the controller firmware was unresponsive and a subsequent try to connect to the storage array succeeds, the storage array ... Storage Manager might not have access to the storage array. If the storage array was upgraded, the MD Storage Manager might be needed to manage the storage array with the MD Storage...array is still unresponsive, problems might exist with the controllers in the storage array at support.dell.com. 106 Troubleshooting d Make sure that the applicable network configuration tasks have been done (...
Upgrading to SATA on MD3000i
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... version by going to the Support tab and clicking About Modular Disk Storage Manager. however, a disk group must perform to upgrade your MD3000i storage array to support SATA physical disks. The current firmware version will be updated. This document covers the steps you to remove and insert disks without shutting down your storage...
... version by going to the Support tab and clicking About Modular Disk Storage Manager. however, a disk group must perform to upgrade your MD3000i storage array to support SATA physical disks. The current firmware version will be updated. This document covers the steps you to remove and insert disks without shutting down your storage...
Upgrading to SATA on MD3000i
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... What You Will Need for the Upgrade It will need to prepare your controller firmware or MD Storage Manager versions are later than those shown in Table 1-1, you wish to the support matrix available at support.dell.com under Products→PowerVault Storage→MD3000 in the following ...Versions Not Supporting SATA Physical Disks Storage Array MD3000i Controller Firmware Version MD Storage Manager Version 06.50.32.60 02.50.G6.02 If your MD1000, as an ISO file from support.dell.com under Products→PowerVault™ Storage→MD3000i in the Manuals section. • If...
... What You Will Need for the Upgrade It will need to prepare your controller firmware or MD Storage Manager versions are later than those shown in Table 1-1, you wish to the support matrix available at support.dell.com under Products→PowerVault Storage→MD3000 in the following ...Versions Not Supporting SATA Physical Disks Storage Array MD3000i Controller Firmware Version MD Storage Manager Version 06.50.32.60 02.50.G6.02 If your MD1000, as an ISO file from support.dell.com under Products→PowerVault™ Storage→MD3000i in the Manuals section. • If...
Upgrading to SATA on MD3000i
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...firmware upgrades can be upgraded to create a support information .zip file. Updating Your MD3000i RAID Controller Module Firmware from a Management Station 1 In MD Storage Manager, click the Support tab and choose Gather Support Information to the latest firmware version as listed in the MD3000i Support Matrix available online at support.dell...physical disks to be used with your MD3000i, you must take to upgrade your MD3000i to support SATA physical disks from a management station or from support.dell.com under Products→PowerVault Storage→MD3000 in the following sections ...
...firmware upgrades can be upgraded to create a support information .zip file. Updating Your MD3000i RAID Controller Module Firmware from a Management Station 1 In MD Storage Manager, click the Support tab and choose Gather Support Information to the latest firmware version as listed in the MD3000i Support Matrix available online at support.dell...physical disks to be used with your MD3000i, you must take to upgrade your MD3000i to support SATA physical disks from a management station or from support.dell.com under Products→PowerVault Storage→MD3000 in the following sections ...
Upgrading to SATA on MD3000i
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NOTE: Before performing any maintenance or upgrade task, you are upgrading an MD3000i RAID storage enclosure, refer to the MD3000i Installation Guide for more information on your MD3000i RAID Controller Module Firmware from an Attached Host) to update the software on all the hosts connected to create...to Modular Disk Storage Manager User's Guide for iSCSI setup information. Refer to your Dell™ PowerVault Modular Disk 3000i Systems Installation Guide for your MD3000i RAID Controller Module Firmware from an Attached Host NOTE: If you should create a support information file. ...
NOTE: Before performing any maintenance or upgrade task, you are upgrading an MD3000i RAID storage enclosure, refer to the MD3000i Installation Guide for more information on your MD3000i RAID Controller Module Firmware from an Attached Host) to update the software on all the hosts connected to create...to Modular Disk Storage Manager User's Guide for iSCSI setup information. Refer to your Dell™ PowerVault Modular Disk 3000i Systems Installation Guide for your MD3000i RAID Controller Module Firmware from an Attached Host NOTE: If you should create a support information file. ...
Upgrading to SATA on MD3000i
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... MD3000i, the following section, before Connecting it to a PERC Adapter NOTE: This is the Dell recommended method of -band network connections. Upgrading Supported SATA Physical Disks in the following steps MUST be performed before you attach it to your Installation Guide for all the management stations connected to the MD3000. NOTE: When performing a firmware upgrade...
... MD3000i, the following section, before Connecting it to a PERC Adapter NOTE: This is the Dell recommended method of -band network connections. Upgrading Supported SATA Physical Disks in the following steps MUST be performed before you attach it to your Installation Guide for all the management stations connected to the MD3000. NOTE: When performing a firmware upgrade...
Upgrading to SATA on MD3000i
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... is configured as the expansion enclosure to the MD3000i, restore the data that are available for the MD3000i without a firmware upgrade. Using physical disks with mismatched firmware versions may occur if not updated before use within the MD3000i system. For a list of Dell-supported SATA physical disks, see the MD3000i support matrix in the Manuals section of support...
... is configured as the expansion enclosure to the MD3000i, restore the data that are available for the MD3000i without a firmware upgrade. Using physical disks with mismatched firmware versions may occur if not updated before use within the MD3000i system. For a list of Dell-supported SATA physical disks, see the MD3000i support matrix in the Manuals section of support...
Upgrading to SATA on MD3000i
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... and may require a reboot. 1 Click the Support tab and then click Download firmware. 2 From the Download firmware display, click Download Physical Disk Firmware. Upgrading SATA Physical Disks Using MD Storage Manager NOTE: Dell recommends stopping all I/O to Support SATA II Disks 11 Click OK to close it... file for your SATA physical disk vendor model. 5 Upgrade each SATA physical disk within the Dell server or MD1000 with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, physical disk firmware updates must be performed using out-of the physical disk firmware. Failure to do so may result in use. 3...
... and may require a reboot. 1 Click the Support tab and then click Download firmware. 2 From the Download firmware display, click Download Physical Disk Firmware. Upgrading SATA Physical Disks Using MD Storage Manager NOTE: Dell recommends stopping all I/O to Support SATA II Disks 11 Click OK to close it... file for your SATA physical disk vendor model. 5 Upgrade each SATA physical disk within the Dell server or MD1000 with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, physical disk firmware updates must be performed using out-of the physical disk firmware. Failure to do so may result in use. 3...
User's Guide
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... Disk 94 Removing Copy Pairs 95 9 Premium Feature-32 Partitions 97 10 Firmware Downloads 99 Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages 99 Downloading Both RAID Controller and NVSRAM Firmware 100 Downloading Only NVSRAM Firmware 101 Downloading Non-redundant MSCS NVSRAM Firmware 101 Downloading Physical Disk Firmware 102 Downloading EMM Firmware 103 Firmware Upgrade to 07.xx 103 8 Contents
... Disk 94 Removing Copy Pairs 95 9 Premium Feature-32 Partitions 97 10 Firmware Downloads 99 Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages 99 Downloading Both RAID Controller and NVSRAM Firmware 100 Downloading Only NVSRAM Firmware 101 Downloading Non-redundant MSCS NVSRAM Firmware 101 Downloading Physical Disk Firmware 102 Downloading EMM Firmware 103 Firmware Upgrade to 07.xx 103 8 Contents
User's Guide
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...in progress, the download completes before performing the upgrade. Select the file to download by the 07.xx firmware, once the upgrade to the 07.xx firmware is in which the EMM firmware file to fail, damage the storage array, or cause loss of -band management only. Firmware Upgrade to 07.xx NOTE: All I/O to ...should be performed using out-of data accessibility. To complete the download, click Yes. The Start button is disabled until you click Stop while a firmware download is made, Dell does not support converting back to Canceled, restart the firmware upgrade process.
...in progress, the download completes before performing the upgrade. Select the file to download by the 07.xx firmware, once the upgrade to the 07.xx firmware is in which the EMM firmware file to fail, damage the storage array, or cause loss of -band management only. Firmware Upgrade to 07.xx NOTE: All I/O to ...should be performed using out-of data accessibility. To complete the download, click Yes. The Start button is disabled until you click Stop while a firmware download is made, Dell does not support converting back to Canceled, restart the firmware upgrade process.
User's Guide
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... the Modular Disk Storage Manager Firmware Upgrade utility. (Start→Programs→Dell→MD Storage Manager→Modular Disk Storage Manager Firmware Upgrade or equivalent based on whether you want to upgrade all your systems of just...MD3000i system, you are in Modular Disk Storage Manager to use the upgrade firmware option in the optimal state may be upgraded. 104 Firmware Downloads d If the version number is 06.70.xx.xx (x is recommended that the MD3000/3000i be upgraded to the 06.70 firmware before upgrading to the 07.35 firmware. 2 If you need to upgrade the firmware...
... the Modular Disk Storage Manager Firmware Upgrade utility. (Start→Programs→Dell→MD Storage Manager→Modular Disk Storage Manager Firmware Upgrade or equivalent based on whether you want to upgrade all your systems of just...MD3000i system, you are in Modular Disk Storage Manager to use the upgrade firmware option in the optimal state may be upgraded. 104 Firmware Downloads d If the version number is 06.70.xx.xx (x is recommended that the MD3000/3000i be upgraded to the 06.70 firmware before upgrading to the 07.35 firmware. 2 If you need to upgrade the firmware...