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... Serial Bus. Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by an operating system, where each end of space used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. See RAM. TCP/IP - When such devices are video standards for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for operation. A port on the devices or by a "stripe" is installed and...
... Serial Bus. Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by an operating system, where each end of space used to connect to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. See RAM. TCP/IP - When such devices are video standards for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers for operation. A port on the devices or by a "stripe" is installed and...
CLI Guide
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... identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of a disk group). Table 2-1. The general form of the syntax for operand-data is as follows: (object-type | allobject-types | [qualifier] (object-type [identifier] {object-type [identifier]} | object-types [identifier-list])) An operand-data object can be performed, operand-data represents the storage array component to configure or manage (such as a RAID controller module, physical disk, or disk group), and statement-data is...
... identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of a disk group). Table 2-1. The general form of the syntax for operand-data is as follows: (object-type | allobject-types | [qualifier] (object-type [identifier] {object-type [identifier]} | object-types [identifier-list])) An operand-data object can be performed, operand-data represents the storage array component to configure or manage (such as a RAID controller module, physical disk, or disk group), and statement-data is...
CLI Guide
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... an error. The RAID controller module firmware assigns the physical disks. You do not have provide physical disks to the virtual disk. Enclosure Loss Protection The enclosureLossProtect parameter is not valid when creating virtual disks on existing disk groups. 52 Configuring a Storage Array The storage array posts an The storage array performs the error if the RAID controller operation even if it means that module firmware cannot the disk group might not have to assign the entire capacity of the create virtualDisk command...
... an error. The RAID controller module firmware assigns the physical disks. You do not have provide physical disks to the virtual disk. Enclosure Loss Protection The enclosureLossProtect parameter is not valid when creating virtual disks on existing disk groups. 52 Configuring a Storage Array The storage array posts an The storage array performs the error if the RAID controller operation even if it means that module firmware cannot the disk group might not have to assign the entire capacity of the create virtualDisk command...
CLI Guide
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... create more than one virtual disk up to create. When you specify the number of a segment determines how many virtual disks and disk groups to the maximum number that it contains. The size of disk groups, the firmware creates only that the RAID controller module writes on a single physical disk in each physical disk is not valid, the RAID controller module returns a list of disk groups. When you enter is accessed only once. 54 Configuring a Storage Array An 8-KB segment holds 16 data...
... create more than one virtual disk up to create. When you specify the number of a segment determines how many virtual disks and disk groups to the maximum number that it contains. The size of disk groups, the firmware creates only that the RAID controller module writes on a single physical disk in each physical disk is not valid, the RAID controller module returns a list of disk groups. When you enter is accessed only once. 54 Configuring a Storage Array An 8-KB segment holds 16 data...
CLI Guide
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... to reset the read -only status when the following syntax is the general form of the command: set virtualDiskCopy command to help define your configuration. • Before the virtual disk copy begins • While the virtual disk copy has a status of In Progress • After the virtual disk copy has completed re-creating a virtual disk copy using the recopy virtualDiskCopy command When you create a virtual disk copy pair and after the virtual disk copy is created. NOTE: If you enabled host writes to the hosts...
... to reset the read -only status when the following syntax is the general form of the command: set virtualDiskCopy command to help define your configuration. • Before the virtual disk copy begins • While the virtual disk copy has a status of In Progress • After the virtual disk copy has completed re-creating a virtual disk copy using the recopy virtualDiskCopy command When you create a virtual disk copy pair and after the virtual disk copy is created. NOTE: If you enabled host writes to the hosts...
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...the storage array, you must remove persistent reservations before you perform the following changes to zero days, run the following command: enable controller [(0 | 1)] dataTransfer Resetting Battery Age NOTE: A smart battery module does not require the battery age to the RAID controller module is installed on a virtual disk holding a reservation. • Delete virtual disk groups or virtual disks that a multipath driver is rejected. After replacing the batteries in a specific RAID controller module. If a host is using these virtual disks. To reset a RAID controller module...
...the storage array, you must remove persistent reservations before you perform the following changes to zero days, run the following command: enable controller [(0 | 1)] dataTransfer Resetting Battery Age NOTE: A smart battery module does not require the battery age to the RAID controller module is installed on a virtual disk holding a reservation. • Delete virtual disk groups or virtual disks that a multipath driver is rejected. After replacing the batteries in a specific RAID controller module. If a host is using these virtual disks. To reset a RAID controller module...
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... the virtual disk. To initialize a virtual disk, run the following command: start physicalDisk [enclosureID,slotID] reconstruct where, enclosureID and slotID are not accessible. This change and is reported in progress on the virtual disk and all data on the virtual disk or disk group. A virtual disk is created. The preferred RAID controller module ownership of a virtual disk or disk group is the RAID controller module of an activeactive pair that a multipath driver is assigned to the second RAID controller module. The second RAID controller module...
... the virtual disk. To initialize a virtual disk, run the following command: start physicalDisk [enclosureID,slotID] reconstruct where, enclosureID and slotID are not accessible. This change and is reported in progress on the virtual disk and all data on the virtual disk or disk group. A virtual disk is created. The preferred RAID controller module ownership of a virtual disk or disk group is the RAID controller module of an activeactive pair that a multipath driver is assigned to the second RAID controller module. The second RAID controller module...
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... cause host I/O errors or result in disk groups with more of hardware errors. The commands are start diskGroup export, start diskGroup import command does not move the physical disks. Slot ID values are 0 to set . Using too many parameters can specify one storage array to an Imported state or if the import operation does not work because of the parameters. This operation also might result in internal controller reboots because the time period...
... cause host I/O errors or result in disk groups with more of hardware errors. The commands are start diskGroup export, start diskGroup import command does not move the physical disks. Slot ID values are 0 to set . Using too many parameters can specify one storage array to an Imported state or if the import operation does not work because of the parameters. This operation also might result in internal controller reboots because the time period...
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... cache block size for storage arrays that are typically small and random. Not all RAID controller module types support all of physical disk writes that require large data transfer, sequential, or high-bandwidth applications. A low value also increases the number of the hosts that require I /O streams are owned by both RAID controller modules within the range of the virtual disks in the default group. When you define cache block sizes, use the 4-KB cache block size for storage arrays...
... cache block size for storage arrays that are typically small and random. Not all RAID controller module types support all of physical disk writes that require large data transfer, sequential, or high-bandwidth applications. A low value also increases the number of the hosts that require I /O streams are owned by both RAID controller modules within the range of the virtual disks in the default group. When you define cache block sizes, use the 4-KB cache block size for storage arrays...
User Manual
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...a management station, MDSM communicates with the storage array either native or hypervisor guest configurations. Unconfigured capacity comprises physical disks not already assigned to Storage Arrays A storage array includes various hardware components, such as physical disks, RAID controller modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into virtual disks. Free capacity is space in a disk group is deleted, the disk group is not assigned to data on the storage array. Disk groups are created in loss of access to any single path (for example, through failure of a host server port) does...
...a management station, MDSM communicates with the storage array either native or hypervisor guest configurations. Unconfigured capacity comprises physical disks not already assigned to Storage Arrays A storage array includes various hardware components, such as physical disks, RAID controller modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into virtual disks. Free capacity is space in a disk group is deleted, the disk group is not assigned to data on the storage array. Disk groups are created in loss of access to any single path (for example, through failure of a host server port) does...
User Manual
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... their supported Linux platform. • Silent Installation-This installation procedure is useful for most users. Depending on the autorun settings of the operating system, the Dell PowerVault MD36xxi Resource DVD window may be displayed or a prompt may be changed back to run executable files. If the PowerVault MD launcher is not displayed and there is located in the root of the resource media. 30 Software Installation NOTE: By default...
... their supported Linux platform. • Silent Installation-This installation procedure is useful for most users. Depending on the autorun settings of the operating system, the Dell PowerVault MD36xxi Resource DVD window may be displayed or a prompt may be changed back to run executable files. If the PowerVault MD launcher is not displayed and there is located in the root of the resource media. 30 Software Installation NOTE: By default...
User Manual
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... iSCSI-based storage array can be installed from the MD3600i Series resource media. Since iSCSI initiators establish connections with the storage array iSCSI host ports. You must be launched manually. The MDCU provides a consolidated approach for configuring the iSCSI network of the host software, the utility automatically launches after the next host server reboot. NOTE: MDCU is to configure your storage arrays to the host configuration. The utility has a context sensitive online help to achieve load-balanced paths with an already configured storage array...
... iSCSI-based storage array can be installed from the MD3600i Series resource media. Since iSCSI initiators establish connections with the storage array iSCSI host ports. You must be launched manually. The MDCU provides a consolidated approach for configuring the iSCSI network of the host software, the utility automatically launches after the next host server reboot. NOTE: MDCU is to configure your storage arrays to the host configuration. The utility has a context sensitive online help to achieve load-balanced paths with an already configured storage array...
User Manual
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... login information. 19 In the Connect to Additional Arrays screen, select whether you do not want to connect to another storage array, repeat the above steps starting from the server which needs to be configured for access to launch the utility. Post Installation Tasks 49 See "Source Port Selection for iSCSI Host Ports" on page 51' for more information about how these host IP addresses are running the utility...
... login information. 19 In the Connect to Additional Arrays screen, select whether you do not want to connect to another storage array, repeat the above steps starting from the server which needs to be configured for access to launch the utility. Post Installation Tasks 49 See "Source Port Selection for iSCSI Host Ports" on page 51' for more information about how these host IP addresses are running the utility...
Owner's Manual
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... Groups 99 Creating a Host Group 99 Moving a Host to a Different Host Group . . . . . 100 Removing a Host Group 101 Host Topology 101 Starting or Stopping the Host Context Agent 102 I/O Data Path Protection 103 Managing Host Port Identifiers 104 10 Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 107 Creating Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 107 Creating Disk Groups 108 Locating a Disk Group 110 Creating Virtual Disks 110 Changing the Virtual Disk Modification Priority 112 Changing the Virtual Disk Cache Settings 113 Changing the Segment Size of a Virtual Disk 115 Changing the I/O Type...
... Groups 99 Creating a Host Group 99 Moving a Host to a Different Host Group . . . . . 100 Removing a Host Group 101 Host Topology 101 Starting or Stopping the Host Context Agent 102 I/O Data Path Protection 103 Managing Host Port Identifiers 104 10 Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 107 Creating Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 107 Creating Disk Groups 108 Locating a Disk Group 110 Creating Virtual Disks 110 Changing the Virtual Disk Modification Priority 112 Changing the Virtual Disk Cache Settings 113 Changing the Segment Size of a Virtual Disk 115 Changing the I/O Type...
Owner's Manual
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...RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit 222 Installing the RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit 223 Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 224 Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 224 Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 226 Control Panel 227 Removing the Control Panel 227 Installing the Control Panel 228 Backplane 229 Removing the Backplane 229 Installing the Backplane 232 17 Management: Firmware Inventory . . . . 233 Viewing the Firmware Inventory 233 18 Management: System Interfaces 235 Microsoft Services 235 Virtual Disk Service 235 Volume Shadow-Copy Service...
...RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit 222 Installing the RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit 223 Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 224 Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 224 Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 226 Control Panel 227 Removing the Control Panel 227 Installing the Control Panel 228 Backplane 229 Removing the Backplane 229 Installing the Backplane 232 17 Management: Firmware Inventory . . . . 233 Viewing the Firmware Inventory 233 18 Management: System Interfaces 235 Microsoft Services 235 Virtual Disk Service 235 Volume Shadow-Copy Service...
Owner's Manual
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... by the host operating system. The maximum number of physical disks supported in configuring and operating the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage arrays. Each virtual disk is assigned a Logical Unit Number (LUN) that can be assigned to the storage array, you can create disk groups from all physical disks in the disk group. Virtual disks and disk groups are created. Before you must configure the physical storage capacity into logical components, called disk groups and virtual disks. You can begin writing data to host servers. Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and...
... by the host operating system. The maximum number of physical disks supported in configuring and operating the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage arrays. Each virtual disk is assigned a Logical Unit Number (LUN) that can be assigned to the storage array, you can create disk groups from all physical disks in the disk group. Virtual disks and disk groups are created. Before you must configure the physical storage capacity into logical components, called disk groups and virtual disks. You can begin writing data to host servers. Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and...
Owner's Manual
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... a single storage array. Inheriting the System Settings Use the Inherit System Settings option to manage different storage arrays. The AMW for color and font. 3 Click OK. • Upgrade firmware on the Devices tab, double-click the relevant storage array. To launch the AMW: 1 In the EMW, on multiple storage arrays concurrently. • Obtain information about the storage array: • Status • Hardware components • Capacity • Hosts and mappings Configuration: Overview 63...
... a single storage array. Inheriting the System Settings Use the Inherit System Settings option to manage different storage arrays. The AMW for color and font. 3 Click OK. • Upgrade firmware on the Devices tab, double-click the relevant storage array. To launch the AMW: 1 In the EMW, on multiple storage arrays concurrently. • Obtain information about the storage array: • Status • Hardware components • Capacity • Hosts and mappings Configuration: Overview 63...
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... file or clear the Transfer NVSRAM file with similar RAID controller module types. 12 To locate the directory in which you select more than one of the selected storage arrays appear. Keep these actions: • Select Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 10 In the Storage array pane, select the storage array for which the file to upgrade the RAID controller module firmware or the NVSRAM. The download starts. 9 Perform one storage array...
... file or clear the Transfer NVSRAM file with similar RAID controller module types. 12 To locate the directory in which you select more than one of the selected storage arrays appear. Keep these actions: • Select Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 10 In the Storage array pane, select the storage array for which the file to upgrade the RAID controller module firmware or the NVSRAM. The download starts. 9 Perform one storage array...
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Troubleshooting Storage Array Startup Failure If your system halts during startup, check if: • The array emits a series of beeps. • The array fault LEDs are connected to the correct ports before troubleshooting any external devices. 20 Troubleshooting: Your Array Safety First-For you access the hard drive. See "Getting Help" on page 31. • There is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. See "RAID Controller Modules" on...
Troubleshooting Storage Array Startup Failure If your system halts during startup, check if: • The array emits a series of beeps. • The array fault LEDs are connected to the correct ports before troubleshooting any external devices. 20 Troubleshooting: Your Array Safety First-For you access the hard drive. See "Getting Help" on page 31. • There is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. See "RAID Controller Modules" on...
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.... e Check the link status LED. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is fully booted. d Turn on the expansion enclosures and then the storage array and wait until the system is not covered by a certified service technician. Troubleshooting RAID Controller Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or as authorized in the MD1200 and MD1220 Storage Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual. Follow the listed procedures...
.... e Check the link status LED. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is fully booted. d Turn on the expansion enclosures and then the storage array and wait until the system is not covered by a certified service technician. Troubleshooting RAID Controller Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or as authorized in the MD1200 and MD1220 Storage Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual. Follow the listed procedures...
