Glossary
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...A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that allows the processor to communicate with MIB data from the hard drive. Celsius. Certificate authority. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association's website at www.snia.org and click on a...contains an address bus and a data bus for interchange of the area or room where the system is used to direct configuration and power management. C - The temperature of CIM data with controllers for the peripheral devices connected to a system, usually by the DMTF. Advanced...
...A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that allows the processor to communicate with MIB data from the hard drive. Celsius. Certificate authority. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association's website at www.snia.org and click on a...contains an address bus and a data bus for interchange of the area or room where the system is used to direct configuration and power management. C - The temperature of CIM data with controllers for the peripheral devices connected to a system, usually by the DMTF. Advanced...
Glossary
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...-access memory. DVD - expansion bus - An add-in card, such as 208.77.188.166. The device names for your system. coprocessor - DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. ERA allows you to the system by transferring data on your system. An expansion card adds some other program to communicate with a peripheral. A math...
...-access memory. DVD - expansion bus - An add-in card, such as 208.77.188.166. The device names for your system. coprocessor - DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. ERA allows you to the system by transferring data on your system. An expansion card adds some other program to communicate with a peripheral. A math...
Glossary
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... - Nonvolatile random-access memory. OID - In RAID arrays, a striped hard drive containing parity data. Peripheral Component Interconnect. A standard for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. Power distribution unit. peripheral - An internal or external device, such as RAM and hard drives. pixel - processor - Software written for processor. A way of pixels...
... - Nonvolatile random-access memory. OID - In RAID arrays, a striped hard drive containing parity data. Peripheral Component Interconnect. A standard for maintaining the date, time, and system configuration information. Power distribution unit. peripheral - An internal or external device, such as RAM and hard drives. pixel - processor - Software written for processor. A way of pixels...
Glossary
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... video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. USB - Super video graphics array. system configuration information - A USB connector provides a single connection point for peripherals, and various ROM chips. A battery-powered unit that allows a network manager ...to configure your system's hardware and customize the system's operation by an operating system, where each disk used to connect to enable or...
... video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards. USB - Super video graphics array. system configuration information - A USB connector provides a single connection point for peripherals, and various ROM chips. A battery-powered unit that allows a network manager ...to configure your system's hardware and customize the system's operation by an operating system, where each disk used to connect to enable or...
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Dell Storage Networking Industry Association www.snia.org A Ampere AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ANSI American National Standards Institute BMC Baseboard Management Controller BTU British Thermal Unit C - 섭씨 (Celsius CA...) 은 DMTF CIM SNMP MIB cm Centimeter COMn CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DDR Double-Data Rate DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol IP DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module DNS Domain Name System www.example.com 208.77.188.166 과 같은...
Dell Storage Networking Industry Association www.snia.org A Ampere AC Alternating Current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ANSI American National Standards Institute BMC Baseboard Management Controller BTU British Thermal Unit C - 섭씨 (Celsius CA...) 은 DMTF CIM SNMP MIB cm Centimeter COMn CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DDR Double-Data Rate DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol IP DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module DNS Domain Name System www.example.com 208.77.188.166 과 같은...
Getting Started Guide
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Contents Before You Begin 5 Other Documentation and Media You May Need . . . . . 5 Supported Operating Systems 6 Installation and Configuration 7 Unpacking the System 7 Installing the Rails and System in a Rack 7 Connecting the Power Cable(s 8 Securing the Power Cable(s 8 Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure 9 Turning On the Enclosure 9 Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts 10 Installing the Bezel 11 Installing the MD Storage Software 11 Enabling Premium Features (Optional 12 Locating Your Service Tag 12 NOM Information (Mexico Only 13 Technical Specifications 13 Contents 3
Contents Before You Begin 5 Other Documentation and Media You May Need . . . . . 5 Supported Operating Systems 6 Installation and Configuration 7 Unpacking the System 7 Installing the Rails and System in a Rack 7 Connecting the Power Cable(s 8 Securing the Power Cable(s 8 Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure 9 Turning On the Enclosure 9 Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts 10 Installing the Bezel 11 Installing the MD Storage Software 11 Enabling Premium Features (Optional 12 Locating Your Service Tag 12 NOM Information (Mexico Only 13 Technical Specifications 13 Contents 3
Getting Started Guide
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...8226; Before connecting any cables between the host server and storage array, physically label each port and connector. • Always follow proper power-up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xx RAID enclosure, you must also ensure that critical network components are available at support...system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • The Deployment Guide provides information about installing and configuring the software and hardware. • The CLI Guide provides information about using the command line interface (CLI) to...
...8226; Before connecting any cables between the host server and storage array, physically label each port and connector. • Always follow proper power-up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xx RAID enclosure, you must also ensure that critical network components are available at support...system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • The Deployment Guide provides information about installing and configuring the software and hardware. • The CLI Guide provides information about using the command line interface (CLI) to...
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...system updates, and system components that provides documentation and tools for updates on all the supported operating system versions, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals. 6 Getting Started With Your System Supported Operating Systems • Microsoft® Windows Server® • Red Hat® ...Enterprise Linux® • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server • VMware® NOTE: For the latest information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. NOTE: Always check for...
...system updates, and system components that provides documentation and tools for updates on all the supported operating system versions, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals. 6 Getting Started With Your System Supported Operating Systems • Microsoft® Windows Server® • Red Hat® ...Enterprise Linux® • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server • VMware® NOTE: For the latest information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. NOTE: Always check for...
Getting Started Guide
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... with the packing list that you install the PowerVault MD32xx at the bottom of the rack and the PowerVault MD12xx expansion enclosures above it. Getting Started With Your System 7 Unpacking the System Unpack your system and identify each item with your system. Installation and Configuration WARNING: Before performing the following the safety instructions...
... with the packing list that you install the PowerVault MD32xx at the bottom of the rack and the PowerVault MD12xx expansion enclosures above it. Getting Started With Your System 7 Unpacking the System Unpack your system and identify each item with your system. Installation and Configuration WARNING: Before performing the following the safety instructions...
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... the following installation options: • Full (recommended)-This package installs core software and providers. Getting Started With Your System 11 The MD Storage Manager application configures, manages, and monitors the storage array. 1 Insert the resource media. 2 Select Install MD32xx Storage Software. 3 Install the MD Storage Manager software. Installing the Bezel Install...
... the following installation options: • Full (recommended)-This package installs core software and providers. Getting Started With Your System 11 The MD Storage Manager application configures, manages, and monitors the storage array. 1 Insert the resource media. 2 Select Install MD32xx Storage Software. 3 Install the MD Storage Manager software. Installing the Bezel Install...
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Physical (continued) Weight (maximum configuration) Weight (empty) PowerVault MD3220 Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Weight (empty) 29.30 kg (64.6 lb) 8.84 kg (19.5 lb) 8.68 cm (3.41 inches) 44.63 cm (17.57 inches) 54.90 cm... Operating 20% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration Operating 0.25 G at 3-200 Hz for 15 min Storage 0.5 G at 3-200 Hz for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10°C per hour Storage...
Physical (continued) Weight (maximum configuration) Weight (empty) PowerVault MD3220 Height Width Depth Weight (maximum configuration) Weight (empty) 29.30 kg (64.6 lb) 8.84 kg (19.5 lb) 8.68 cm (3.41 inches) 44.63 cm (17.57 inches) 54.90 cm... Operating 20% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration Operating 0.25 G at 3-200 Hz for 15 min Storage 0.5 G at 3-200 Hz for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10°C per hour Storage...
Owner's Manual
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... User Interface 59 Enterprise Management Window 60 Array Management Window 61 6 Configuration: About Your Storage Array 63 Out-of-Band and In-Band Management 63 Storage Arrays 64 Adding Storage Arrays 64 Setting Up Your Storage Array ... 72 Changing the Cache Settings on the Storage Array 73 Changing Expansion Enclosure ID Number . . . . 73 Changing the Enclosure Order in the Physical Pane 73 Configuring Alert Notifications 74 Configuring E-mail Alerts 75 Configuring SNMP Alerts 77 Battery Settings 78 6 Contents
... User Interface 59 Enterprise Management Window 60 Array Management Window 61 6 Configuration: About Your Storage Array 63 Out-of-Band and In-Band Management 63 Storage Arrays 64 Adding Storage Arrays 64 Setting Up Your Storage Array ... 72 Changing the Cache Settings on the Storage Array 73 Changing Expansion Enclosure ID Number . . . . 73 Changing the Enclosure Order in the Physical Pane 73 Configuring Alert Notifications 74 Configuring E-mail Alerts 75 Configuring SNMP Alerts 77 Battery Settings 78 6 Contents
Owner's Manual
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... Monitor 81 Enabling or Disabling the Event Monitor 82 Windows 82 Linux 82 8 Configuration: About Your Host 83 Configuring Host Access 83 Using the Mappings Tab 84 Defining a Host 84 Removing Host Access 86 Managing Host Groups 86 Creating a Host Group 86 Moving a Host .... . . . . . 87 Removing a Host Group 88 Host Topology 88 Starting or Stopping the Host Context Agent. . . . 89 I/O Data Path Protection 90 Managing Host Port Identifiers 91 9 Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 93 Creating Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 93 Creating Disk Groups 94 Contents 7
... Monitor 81 Enabling or Disabling the Event Monitor 82 Windows 82 Linux 82 8 Configuration: About Your Host 83 Configuring Host Access 83 Using the Mappings Tab 84 Defining a Host 84 Removing Host Access 86 Managing Host Groups 86 Creating a Host Group 86 Moving a Host .... . . . . . 87 Removing a Host Group 88 Host Topology 88 Starting or Stopping the Host Context Agent. . . . 89 I/O Data Path Protection 90 Managing Host Port Identifiers 91 9 Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 93 Creating Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 93 Creating Disk Groups 94 Contents 7
Owner's Manual
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... Encrypting Disk 104 Creating a Security Key 106 Changing a Security Key 108 Saving a Security Key 109 Unlocking Secure Physical Disks 110 Erasing Secure Physical Disks 111 Configuring Hot Spare Physical Disks 111 Hot Spares and Rebuild 113 Global Hot Spares 113 Hot Spare Operation 114 Hot Spare Drive Protection 114 Enclosure Loss...
... Encrypting Disk 104 Creating a Security Key 106 Changing a Security Key 108 Saving a Security Key 109 Unlocking Secure Physical Disks 110 Erasing Secure Physical Disks 111 Configuring Hot Spare Physical Disks 111 Hot Spares and Rebuild 113 Global Hot Spares 113 Hot Spare Operation 114 Hot Spare Drive Protection 114 Enclosure Loss...
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... 130 Import Disk Group 131 Importing a Disk Group 131 Storage Array Media Scan 132 Changing Media Scan Settings 133 Suspending the Media Scan 134 10 Configuration: Premium Feature-
... 130 Import Disk Group 131 Importing a Disk Group 131 Storage Array Media Scan 132 Changing Media Scan Settings 133 Suspending the Media Scan 134 10 Configuration: Premium Feature-
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... Virtual Disks 149 Disabling a Snapshot Virtual Disk 150 Preparing Host Servers to Re-create a Snapshot Virtual Disk 151 Re-creating a Snapshot Virtual Disk 152 11 Configuration: Premium Feature- Virtual Disk Copy 153 Creating a Virtual Disk Copy for an MSCS Shared Disk 154 Virtual Disk Read/Write Permissions 155 Virtual Disk Copy...
... Virtual Disks 149 Disabling a Snapshot Virtual Disk 150 Preparing Host Servers to Re-create a Snapshot Virtual Disk 151 Re-creating a Snapshot Virtual Disk 152 11 Configuration: Premium Feature- Virtual Disk Copy 153 Creating a Virtual Disk Copy for an MSCS Shared Disk 154 Virtual Disk Read/Write Permissions 155 Virtual Disk Copy...
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... Disk Copy 161 Recopying a Virtual Disk 162 Preparing Host Servers to High-Performance-Tier . . 165 13 Configuration: Device Mapper Multipath for Linux 167 Overview 167 Using DM Multipathing Devices 168 Prerequisite Steps 168 Device Mapper Configuration Steps 169 Limitations and Known Issues 174 Troubleshooting 175 Contents 11 Upgrading to Recopy a Virtual Disk...
... Disk Copy 161 Recopying a Virtual Disk 162 Preparing Host Servers to High-Performance-Tier . . 165 13 Configuration: Device Mapper Multipath for Linux 167 Overview 167 Using DM Multipathing Devices 168 Prerequisite Steps 168 Device Mapper Configuration Steps 169 Limitations and Known Issues 174 Troubleshooting 175 Contents 11 Upgrading to Recopy a Virtual Disk...
Owner's Manual
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... and performing properly, including removal and installation of the MD3200 Series storage array. Configuration-Tasks that your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3200 Series storage array. Introduction 17 1 Introduction See the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document for important safety information before following any procedures listed in the Dell PowerVault MD3200 and MD3220 Storage Array Deployment Guide, available at...
... and performing properly, including removal and installation of the MD3200 Series storage array. Configuration-Tasks that your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3200 Series storage array. Introduction 17 1 Introduction See the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document for important safety information before following any procedures listed in the Dell PowerVault MD3200 and MD3220 Storage Array Deployment Guide, available at...
Owner's Manual
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...) disks. Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) is provided by a Dell 6.0-Gbps SAS Host Bus Adapter (SAS 6Gb HBA). The MDSM software is a 2U rack-mounted external redundant array of independent disks (RAID) storage array capable of enclosure features, setting up to configure and manage one or more MD3200 Series...
...) disks. Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) is provided by a Dell 6.0-Gbps SAS Host Bus Adapter (SAS 6Gb HBA). The MDSM software is a 2U rack-mounted external redundant array of independent disks (RAID) storage array capable of enclosure features, setting up to configure and manage one or more MD3200 Series...
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...may be included within this document or as Dell PowerVault MD 1200 series installation guide is available at dell.com/ha. • Release notes or readme... for MD systems. The document is available at support.dell.com/manuals. • Dell PowerEdge® Cluster Documentation is available at support.dell.com/manuals for both software and hardware. • Storage... Resource media contains all system management tools. • Systems Support Matrix provides information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. Other ...
...may be included within this document or as Dell PowerVault MD 1200 series installation guide is available at dell.com/ha. • Release notes or readme... for MD systems. The document is available at support.dell.com/manuals. • Dell PowerEdge® Cluster Documentation is available at support.dell.com/manuals for both software and hardware. • Storage... Resource media contains all system management tools. • Systems Support Matrix provides information on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. Other ...