Support Matrix
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Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3200, MD3200i and MD3600i Series Support Matrix Introduction ...2 Dell PowerVault M3200, MD3200i and MD3600i Series Rules 2 Supported Controller Firmware and NVSRAM 4 Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters ...4 Supported iSCSI Software Initiators...4 Supported Protocol Offload (TOE / iSCSI) Adapters 4 Support Hard Disk Drives...5 Supported Expansion Enclosures...6 Supported Management Software ...6 Supported Operating Systems...9 Supported Device Mapper Software ...11
Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3200, MD3200i and MD3600i Series Support Matrix Introduction ...2 Dell PowerVault M3200, MD3200i and MD3600i Series Rules 2 Supported Controller Firmware and NVSRAM 4 Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters ...4 Supported iSCSI Software Initiators...4 Supported Protocol Offload (TOE / iSCSI) Adapters 4 Support Hard Disk Drives...5 Supported Expansion Enclosures...6 Supported Management Software ...6 Supported Operating Systems...9 Supported Device Mapper Software ...11
Support Matrix
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... to another device (such as usage considerations, recommendations and rules. Dell PowerVault M3200, MD3200i and MD3600i Series Rules The following are the connectivity and consideration rules for Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series, MD3200i Series and MD3600i Series storage arrays as well as a tape drive or other model...and hardware for the MD3200 Series, MD3200i Series and MD3600i Series arrays: RULE Maximum number of host servers a single MD3200 Series array can connect to with two RAID Controller Modules installed: Maximum number of Dell 6GbSAS HBA cards supported in a single host server...
... to another device (such as usage considerations, recommendations and rules. Dell PowerVault M3200, MD3200i and MD3600i Series Rules The following are the connectivity and consideration rules for Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series, MD3200i Series and MD3600i Series storage arrays as well as a tape drive or other model...and hardware for the MD3200 Series, MD3200i Series and MD3600i Series arrays: RULE Maximum number of host servers a single MD3200 Series array can connect to with two RAID Controller Modules installed: Maximum number of Dell 6GbSAS HBA cards supported in a single host server...
Support Matrix
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... that change the attributes of a virtual disk, virtual disk copy, or snapshot virtual disk, must have to be migrated √ √ √ between a Dell PowerVault MD3200 or MD3200i or MD3600i by specifying the RAID Controller management port IP addresses on a Not Applicable for SAS Only 1Gbps Supported √ controller have management access to...
... that change the attributes of a virtual disk, virtual disk copy, or snapshot virtual disk, must have to be migrated √ √ √ between a Dell PowerVault MD3200 or MD3200i or MD3600i by specifying the RAID Controller management port IP addresses on a Not Applicable for SAS Only 1Gbps Supported √ controller have management access to...
User Manual
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...GB disk space • Display resolution of MDSM included on support.dell.com/manuals. For more information on product documentation, see the Dell PowerVault Support Matrix available on the MD3600i Series resource media can be used to manage both Microsoft Windows and...configure and monitor storage arrays for optimum usability. NOTE: For more information, see support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Introduction This guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD MD3600i and MD3620i storage arrays. The deployment process includes: • Hardware installation • Modular...
...GB disk space • Display resolution of MDSM included on support.dell.com/manuals. For more information on product documentation, see the Dell PowerVault Support Matrix available on the MD3600i Series resource media can be used to manage both Microsoft Windows and...configure and monitor storage arrays for optimum usability. NOTE: For more information, see support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Introduction This guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD MD3600i and MD3620i storage arrays. The deployment process includes: • Hardware installation • Modular...
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... the capacity of seven expansion enclosures. Hardware Installation 25 Expanding With Previously Configured PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Use this procedure if your PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array by adding PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures. Data from virtual disks created on a Dell PERC H800 adapter. You can expand the physical disk pool to and configured...
... the capacity of seven expansion enclosures. Hardware Installation 25 Expanding With Previously Configured PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Use this procedure if your PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array by adding PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures. Data from virtual disks created on a Dell PERC H800 adapter. You can expand the physical disk pool to and configured...
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... NOTE: For more information on the media, and system requirements for running the software. 3 Software Installation The Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series resource media contains software and drivers for both Linux and Windows operating systems. The readme.txt file also ...configuring the management ports, iSCSI host ports, and creating sessions for the iSCSI Modular Disk storage arrays. Installing MD Storage Software The PowerVault MD3600i Series storage software installer provides features that you must have administrative or root privileges. NOTE: It is recommended that include the core...
... NOTE: For more information on the media, and system requirements for running the software. 3 Software Installation The Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series resource media contains software and drivers for both Linux and Windows operating systems. The readme.txt file also ...configuring the management ports, iSCSI host ports, and creating sessions for the iSCSI Modular Disk storage arrays. Installing MD Storage Software The PowerVault MD3600i Series storage software installer provides features that you must have administrative or root privileges. NOTE: It is recommended that include the core...
Owner's Manual
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Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E03J Series and E04J Series Regulatory Type: E03J001 and E04J001
Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E03J Series and E04J Series Regulatory Type: E03J001 and E04J001
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Contents 1 Introduction 19 About This Document 19 Inside the Box of the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series Storage Array 19 MD3600i Series Storage Array 20 Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager 20 Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility 20 Other Information You May Need 21 2 Planning: About Your Storage Array . . . . 23 Overview 23 Hardware Features 24 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 24 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 27 Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns 28 Power Supply and Cooling Fan Features 29 Power Indicator Codes 30 Contents 3
Contents 1 Introduction 19 About This Document 19 Inside the Box of the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series Storage Array 19 MD3600i Series Storage Array 20 Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager 20 Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Configuration Utility 20 Other Information You May Need 21 2 Planning: About Your Storage Array . . . . 23 Overview 23 Hardware Features 24 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 24 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 27 Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns 28 Power Supply and Cooling Fan Features 29 Power Indicator Codes 30 Contents 3
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...to date and performing properly, including removal and installation of storage array components. Inside the Box of the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array. About This Document This document familiarizes you must complete after receiving your storage array performs ... you must complete to the tasks that may occur with the functions of the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series Storage Array Unless specified otherwise, MD3600i Series represents the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and PowerVault MD3620i. The document is organized according to ensure the storage array components are :...
...to date and performing properly, including removal and installation of storage array components. Inside the Box of the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array. About This Document This document familiarizes you must complete after receiving your storage array performs ... you must complete to the tasks that may occur with the functions of the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series Storage Array Unless specified otherwise, MD3600i Series represents the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and PowerVault MD3620i. The document is organized according to ensure the storage array components are :...
Owner's Manual
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... storage array provides 1 GBase-T or 10 GBase-T connectivity to the host server and enables access to data storage. The MD3600i Series storage array includes: • RAID controller module(s) • PSU/Fan modules • Disk drives (also called physical disk drives..., into which, the other components are plugged Planning: About Your Storage Array 23 2 Planning: About Your Storage Array Overview The Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array is designed for high availability, offering redundant access to 64 physical hosts. It supports single and dual RAID controller configuration.
... storage array provides 1 GBase-T or 10 GBase-T connectivity to the host server and enables access to data storage. The MD3600i Series storage array includes: • RAID controller module(s) • PSU/Fan modules • Disk drives (also called physical disk drives..., into which, the other components are plugged Planning: About Your Storage Array 23 2 Planning: About Your Storage Array Overview The Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage array is designed for high availability, offering redundant access to 64 physical hosts. It supports single and dual RAID controller configuration.
Owner's Manual
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Front-Panel Features and Indicators-Dell PowerVault MD3600i 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators-Dell PowerVault MD3620i 1 2 3 4 5 6 24 Planning: About Your Storage Array Hardware Features Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 2-1.
Front-Panel Features and Indicators-Dell PowerVault MD3600i 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators-Dell PowerVault MD3620i 1 2 3 4 5 6 24 Planning: About Your Storage Array Hardware Features Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 2-1.
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Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 2-4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators-Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series Storage Array 1 2 3 4 1 600 W power supply/cooling fan module 3 RAID Controller Module 1 2 RAID Controller Module 0 4 600 W power supply/cooling fan module Planning: About Your Storage Array 27
Back-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 2-4. Back-Panel Features and Indicators-Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series Storage Array 1 2 3 4 1 600 W power supply/cooling fan module 3 RAID Controller Module 1 2 RAID Controller Module 0 4 600 W power supply/cooling fan module Planning: About Your Storage Array 27
Owner's Manual
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...the disk group. The storage array supports up of contiguous data segments of the physical disks in the disk group. Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 37 For example, you might have one virtual disk for inventory, a second virtual disk for... RAID 6. Before you can be assigned to organize your storage array. 4 Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts This chapter describes the storage array concepts, which multiple virtual disks are set of physical disks supported in configuring and operating the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage arrays.
...the disk group. The storage array supports up of contiguous data segments of the physical disks in the disk group. Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 37 For example, you might have one virtual disk for inventory, a second virtual disk for... RAID 6. Before you can be assigned to organize your storage array. 4 Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts This chapter describes the storage array concepts, which multiple virtual disks are set of physical disks supported in configuring and operating the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Series storage arrays.
Owner's Manual
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...For details on mapping the snapshot virtual disk to the secondary node, refer to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on the same storage array. Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 53 Virtual disk copy generates a full copy of...complete. Virtual Disk Copy Virtual disk copy is a premium feature you can modify the copy priority while the disk copy is created on support.dell.com/manuals. If you start a virtual disk copy, the target virtual disk maintains a copy of a source virtual disk and a target ...
...For details on mapping the snapshot virtual disk to the secondary node, refer to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on the same storage array. Planning: MD3600i Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 53 Virtual disk copy generates a full copy of...complete. Virtual Disk Copy Virtual disk copy is a premium feature you can modify the copy priority while the disk copy is created on support.dell.com/manuals. If you start a virtual disk copy, the target virtual disk maintains a copy of a source virtual disk and a target ...
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... virtual disks • Target virtual disks that contains unreadable sectors. • You must first map the snapshot virtual disk to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on another disk group. Before creating a Snapshot Virtual Disk, note that: ...your host operating system results in an inaccurate snapshot of a source virtual disk on both the source disk group and on support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: You can result in a Microsoft Windows clustered configuration, you are participating in a virtual disk copy NOTE:...
... virtual disks • Target virtual disks that contains unreadable sectors. • You must first map the snapshot virtual disk to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on another disk group. Before creating a Snapshot Virtual Disk, note that: ...your host operating system results in an inaccurate snapshot of a source virtual disk on both the source disk group and on support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: You can result in a Microsoft Windows clustered configuration, you are participating in a virtual disk copy NOTE:...
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... Snapshot Using the Advanced Path NOTE: Before using the Snapshot Virtual Disks Premium Feature in the Major Event Log (MEL). Preparing Host Servers to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on the same disk group where the source virtual disk resides. - Use free capacity on...
... Snapshot Using the Advanced Path NOTE: Before using the Snapshot Virtual Disks Premium Feature in the Major Event Log (MEL). Preparing Host Servers to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on the same disk group where the source virtual disk resides. - Use free capacity on...
Owner's Manual
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... the previous MD generation MD3000 Series storage arrays. NOTE: The required Device Mapper software components are installed on a Linux host server by a combination of enabling MD3600i Series storage array on Linux Host Servers. This chapter describes how to use those utilities to maximize performance • Reconfigures path usage based on the..., and selecting either the Full or Host install option. The Device Mapper technology replaces an earlier, proprietary technology, known as Device Mapper (DM), to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i storage arrays Deployment Guide.
... the previous MD generation MD3000 Series storage arrays. NOTE: The required Device Mapper software components are installed on a Linux host server by a combination of enabling MD3600i Series storage array on Linux Host Servers. This chapter describes how to use those utilities to maximize performance • Reconfigures path usage based on the..., and selecting either the Full or Host install option. The Device Mapper technology replaces an earlier, proprietary technology, known as Device Mapper (DM), to the Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i storage arrays Deployment Guide.
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Damage due to servicing that the cables are lit. See "RAID Controller Modules" on cabling, see the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Deployment Guide. Troubleshooting External Connections • Verify that is not authorized by Dell is a constant scraping or grinding sound when you and Your Array CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician...
Damage due to servicing that the cables are lit. See "RAID Controller Modules" on cabling, see the Dell PowerVault MD3600i Deployment Guide. Troubleshooting External Connections • Verify that is not authorized by Dell is a constant scraping or grinding sound when you and Your Array CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician...
Getting Started Guide
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Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays Getting Started With Your System Mise en route du système Introdução ao uso do seu sistema Introducción al sistema
Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays Getting Started With Your System Mise en route du système Introdução ao uso do seu sistema Introducción al sistema
Getting Started Guide
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Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays Getting Started With Your System Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J
Dell PowerVault MD3600i and MD3620i Storage Arrays Getting Started With Your System Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J