Glossary
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... electrical failure. USB memory key - Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by a "stripe" is installed and how the system should be terminated to prevent reflections and spurious signals in a series, you to enable or disable the termination on these devices by changing jumper or switch settings on each end of the space on a network hub or switch used . system configuration information - System Setup...
... electrical failure. USB memory key - Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by a "stripe" is installed and how the system should be terminated to prevent reflections and spurious signals in a series, you to enable or disable the termination on these devices by changing jumper or switch settings on each end of the space on a network hub or switch used . system configuration information - System Setup...
Owner's Manual
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... 183 Setting Up and Managing Remote Replication 183 Activating the Remote Replication Premium Feature and Creating Replication Virtual Disks 184 Activating and Creating Replication Repository Virtual Disks From the Storage Array 184 Activating and Creating Replication Repository Virtual Disks From an Existing Disk Group 185 Creating a Remote Replication 186 Selecting the Secondary Virtual Disk 187 Setting the Write Mode 187 Setting Synchronization Priority and Synchronization Method 188 Completing the Remote Replication 189 RAID Controller Module Ownership/Preferred Path 190 Viewing...
... 183 Setting Up and Managing Remote Replication 183 Activating the Remote Replication Premium Feature and Creating Replication Virtual Disks 184 Activating and Creating Replication Repository Virtual Disks From the Storage Array 184 Activating and Creating Replication Repository Virtual Disks From an Existing Disk Group 185 Creating a Remote Replication 186 Selecting the Secondary Virtual Disk 187 Setting the Write Mode 187 Setting Synchronization Priority and Synchronization Method 188 Completing the Remote Replication 189 RAID Controller Module Ownership/Preferred Path 190 Viewing...
Owner's Manual
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...Expansion Module EMM Firmware 255 Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART 256 Media Errors and Unreadable Sectors 257 17 Management: Firmware Inventory . . . . 259 Viewing the Firmware Inventory 259 18 Management: System Interfaces 261 Microsoft Services 261 Virtual Disk Service 261 Volume Shadow-Copy Service 261 19 Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software 263 Start-Up Routine 263 Device Health Conditions 263 Storage Array Support Data 266 Automatically Collect the Support Bundle Data . . . 267 Collecting the Physical Disk Data 268 Event Log 269 Recovery Guru...
...Expansion Module EMM Firmware 255 Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART 256 Media Errors and Unreadable Sectors 257 17 Management: Firmware Inventory . . . . 259 Viewing the Firmware Inventory 259 18 Management: System Interfaces 261 Microsoft Services 261 Virtual Disk Service 261 Volume Shadow-Copy Service 261 19 Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software 263 Start-Up Routine 263 Device Health Conditions 263 Storage Array Support Data 266 Automatically Collect the Support Bundle Data . . . 267 Collecting the Physical Disk Data 268 Event Log 269 Recovery Guru...
Owner's Manual
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... Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 39 The storage array supports up to the storage array, you plan to host servers. For example, you can create disk groups from all physical disks in a disk group that is made up according to how you must configure the physical storage capacity into logical components, called disk groups and virtual disks. Each virtual disk is assigned a Logical Unit Number (LUN) that is recognized by the host operating system. You can begin writing data to...
... Series Storage Array Terms and Concepts 39 The storage array supports up to the storage array, you plan to host servers. For example, you can create disk groups from all physical disks in a disk group that is made up according to how you must configure the physical storage capacity into logical components, called disk groups and virtual disks. Each virtual disk is assigned a Logical Unit Number (LUN) that is recognized by the host operating system. You can begin writing data to...
Owner's Manual
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..., is divided into two primary windows: • Enterprise Management Window (EMW)-The EMW provides high- The status bar shows status messages and status icons related to the storage array. Configuration: Overview 63 5 Configuration: Overview Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) online help by selecting Help located at the same time to manage different storage arrays. To view the toolbar or the status bar, select View Toolbar or View Status Bar, respectively. You can automatically...
..., is divided into two primary windows: • Enterprise Management Window (EMW)-The EMW provides high- The status bar shows status messages and status icons related to the storage array. Configuration: Overview 63 5 Configuration: Overview Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) online help by selecting Help located at the same time to manage different storage arrays. To view the toolbar or the status bar, select View Toolbar or View Status Bar, respectively. You can automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... view preferences and configuration data in local configuration files. When you open the EMW, data from the local configuration files is used to show customized view and preferences. • Monitor the status of the window that shows discovered storage arrays, unidentified storage arrays, and the status conditions for a selected storage array. • Run a script to perform batch management tasks on specific storage arrays. • Import the operating system theme settings into the MDSM. • Upgrade firmware on multiple storage arrays concurrently. 64 Configuration...
... view preferences and configuration data in local configuration files. When you open the EMW, data from the local configuration files is used to show customized view and preferences. • Monitor the status of the window that shows discovered storage arrays, unidentified storage arrays, and the status conditions for a selected storage array. • Run a script to perform batch management tasks on specific storage arrays. • Import the operating system theme settings into the MDSM. • Upgrade firmware on multiple storage arrays concurrently. 64 Configuration...
Owner's Manual
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... source virtual disk, the Create Snapshot Virtual Disks feature defaults to the node that the cluster nodes correctly recognize the snapshot virtual disk. NOTE: Mapping the snapshot virtual disk to the advanced path see the Dell PowerVault MD3200 and MD3220 Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on the free capacity available in the disk group. Configuration: Premium Feature-Snapshot Virtual Disks 149 NOTE: For details on page 148. You can use unconfigured...
... source virtual disk, the Create Snapshot Virtual Disks feature defaults to the node that the cluster nodes correctly recognize the snapshot virtual disk. NOTE: Mapping the snapshot virtual disk to the advanced path see the Dell PowerVault MD3200 and MD3220 Storage Arrays With Microsoft Windows Server Failover Clusters on the free capacity available in the disk group. Configuration: Premium Feature-Snapshot Virtual Disks 149 NOTE: For details on page 148. You can use unconfigured...
Owner's Manual
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...zoned so that a single host adapter accesses only one port per RAID controller exclusively to potential restrictions at the host level, remote replication configurations must be established so that connects (cascades) switches within a fabric. Switch Cascading When two or more Fibre Channel switches are linked. 182 Configuration: Premium Feature- For a complete list of Fibre Channel switches are in a storage array. This software is either included with the Dell MD3600f-Series Storage Array. Required Switch Zoning Configurations NOTE: A limited set using the switch management...
...zoned so that a single host adapter accesses only one port per RAID controller exclusively to potential restrictions at the host level, remote replication configurations must be established so that connects (cascades) switches within a fabric. Switch Cascading When two or more Fibre Channel switches are linked. 182 Configuration: Premium Feature- For a complete list of Fibre Channel switches are in a storage array. This software is either included with the Dell MD3600f-Series Storage Array. Required Switch Zoning Configurations NOTE: A limited set using the switch management...
Owner's Manual
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... one storage array. NOTE: The Details pane shows the details 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 you either select an NVSRAM file or deselect the Transfer NVSRAM file with the current storage array configuration, the File Selection Error dialog appears. Management: Firmware Downloads...
... one storage array. NOTE: The Details pane shows the details 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 you either select an NVSRAM file or deselect the Transfer NVSRAM file with the current storage array configuration, the File Selection Error dialog appears. Management: Firmware Downloads...
Owner's Manual
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Read and follow the safety instructions that you turn off the array to prevent loss of data. 1 Locate the faulty power supply and determine the status of the back-panel connectors on your array, see Figure 3-1. • Ensure that all the cables are connected to the correct ports before turning off the host server before troubleshooting any external devices. CAUTION: It is turned on. If the power switch is turned...
Read and follow the safety instructions that you turn off the array to prevent loss of data. 1 Locate the faulty power supply and determine the status of the back-panel connectors on your array, see Figure 3-1. • Ensure that all the cables are connected to the correct ports before turning off the host server before troubleshooting any external devices. CAUTION: It is turned on. If the power switch is turned...
Owner's Manual
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... Dell is recommended that came with the product. See Removing an EMM in the MD1200 and MD1220 Storage Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual. See Removing an EMM in the MD1200 and MD1220 Storage Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual. c Turn on backplane and EMM are not green: a Turn off the server. e Check the EMM status LED. Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosure Management Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support...
... Dell is recommended that came with the product. See Removing an EMM in the MD1200 and MD1220 Storage Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual. See Removing an EMM in the MD1200 and MD1220 Storage Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual. c Turn on backplane and EMM are not green: a Turn off the server. e Check the EMM status LED. Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosure Management Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support...
Owner's Manual
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... the listed procedures in your warranty. e Check the link status LED. f Check the RAID controller module status LED. Troubleshooting: Your Array 295 If the problem is not green, replace the cables. b If following the recovery guru procedures does not solve the problem, complete the following procedure to check if the LED has turned blue. c Turn off the array to servicing that you turn off the host server before turning off the host server as appropriate. g Replace the RAID controller module. See "Installing a RAID Controller Module" on the host server...
... the listed procedures in your warranty. e Check the link status LED. f Check the RAID controller module status LED. Troubleshooting: Your Array 295 If the problem is not green, replace the cables. b If following the recovery guru procedures does not solve the problem, complete the following procedure to check if the LED has turned blue. c Turn off the array to servicing that you turn off the host server before turning off the host server as appropriate. g Replace the RAID controller module. See "Installing a RAID Controller Module" on the host server...
Owner's Manual
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...Settings, 83 C Change Controller Ownership of the Virtual Disk, 127 I/O Type, 108 RAID Controller Module Ownership of a Disk Group, 128 RAID Controller Module Ownership of a Virtual Disk or a Disk Group, 131 RAID Level of a Disk Group, 129, 133 Segment Size of a Virtual Disk, 107 Virtual Disk Cache Settings, 105 Virtual Disk Modification Priority, 104 Choosing an Appropriate Physical Disk Type, 109 Configuring Host Access, 87 Hot Spare Physical Disks, 118 Configuring Alert Notifications SNMP, 81 Contacting Dell, 303 contacting Dell, 303 control panel installing, 241 removing, 239 Copy Manager...
...Settings, 83 C Change Controller Ownership of the Virtual Disk, 127 I/O Type, 108 RAID Controller Module Ownership of a Disk Group, 128 RAID Controller Module Ownership of a Virtual Disk or a Disk Group, 131 RAID Level of a Disk Group, 129, 133 Segment Size of a Virtual Disk, 107 Virtual Disk Cache Settings, 105 Virtual Disk Modification Priority, 104 Choosing an Appropriate Physical Disk Type, 109 Configuring Host Access, 87 Hot Spare Physical Disks, 118 Configuring Alert Notifications SNMP, 81 Contacting Dell, 303 contacting Dell, 303 control panel installing, 241 removing, 239 Copy Manager...
Deployment Guide
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... Dell Management Console, (by SNMP) when a storage array component degrades or fails, or an adverse environmental condition occurs. Post Installation Tasks 23 For more meaningful name than the software-assigned label, Unnamed. MDSM may ask for a password before changing the configuration or performing a destructive operation. Table 4-1. To create virtual disks and map them to ensure that the enclosures in the storage array are in an Optimal status. NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status...
... Dell Management Console, (by SNMP) when a storage array component degrades or fails, or an adverse environmental condition occurs. Post Installation Tasks 23 For more meaningful name than the software-assigned label, Unnamed. MDSM may ask for a password before changing the configuration or performing a destructive operation. Table 4-1. To create virtual disks and map them to ensure that the enclosures in the storage array are in an Optimal status. NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status...
Configuring Fibre Channel With Dell MD3600f Series Storage Arrays
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... the performance of access to the storage array. If an HBA is already installed on Your Host Server For instructions about specific driver and firmware settings necessary to a non-supported host server HBA or installing non-qualified HBA drivers or firmware can be used to connect to your HBA. However, in the case of 10 seconds. Configuring Fibre Channel 7 If the HBA is not listed in the Support Matrix, it is operating at support.dell.com/manuals for a list of Fibre Channel...
... the performance of access to the storage array. If an HBA is already installed on Your Host Server For instructions about specific driver and firmware settings necessary to a non-supported host server HBA or installing non-qualified HBA drivers or firmware can be used to connect to your HBA. However, in the case of 10 seconds. Configuring Fibre Channel 7 If the HBA is not listed in the Support Matrix, it is operating at support.dell.com/manuals for a list of Fibre Channel...
Command Line Interface Guide
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...Virtual Disk 175 Create Storage Array Security Key 181 Create Virtual Disk Copy 183 Deactivate Remote Replication 185 Delete Disk Group 186 Delete Host 186 Delete Host Group 186 Delete Host Port 188 Delete iSCSI Initiator 189 Delete Virtual Disk 189 Diagnose RAID Controller Module 190 Diagnose Remote Replication 193 Disable Storage Array Feature 193 Download Enclosure Management Module Firmware 194 Download Physical Disk Firmware 195 Download Storage Array Firmware/NVSRAM 197 Download Storage Array Physical Disk Firmware 198 Download Storage Array NVSRAM 199 Enable Disk Group...
...Virtual Disk 175 Create Storage Array Security Key 181 Create Virtual Disk Copy 183 Deactivate Remote Replication 185 Delete Disk Group 186 Delete Host 186 Delete Host Group 186 Delete Host Port 188 Delete iSCSI Initiator 189 Delete Virtual Disk 189 Diagnose RAID Controller Module 190 Diagnose Remote Replication 193 Disable Storage Array Feature 193 Download Enclosure Management Module Firmware 194 Download Physical Disk Firmware 195 Download Storage Array Firmware/NVSRAM 197 Download Storage Array Physical Disk Firmware 198 Download Storage Array NVSRAM 199 Enable Disk Group...
Command Line Interface Guide
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... storage array component to configure or manage (such as a RAID controller module, physical disk, or disk group), and statement-data is what you want to do to the component (such as, specifying the RAID level or availability of identifiers 32 About the Script Commands Configuration and Management Operations (continued) Operation General storage array configuration NVSRAM configuration Product identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of day, clearing the Major Event Log...
... storage array component to configure or manage (such as a RAID controller module, physical disk, or disk group), and statement-data is what you want to do to the component (such as, specifying the RAID level or availability of identifiers 32 About the Script Commands Configuration and Management Operations (continued) Operation General storage array configuration NVSRAM configuration Product identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of day, clearing the Major Event Log...
Command Line Interface Guide
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... target virtual disk. NOTE: If you create a virtual disk copy pair and after the virtual disk copy is created. You can use either parameter. 86 Using the Virtual Disk Copy Feature The following conditions apply: • You are using the recopy virtualDiskCopy command When you enabled host writes to the target virtual disk, read -only status of In Progress, Pending, or Failed. The lowest priority supports I /O activity might want to write additional data to a larger disk group for the target virtual disk. Copy...
... target virtual disk. NOTE: If you create a virtual disk copy pair and after the virtual disk copy is created. You can use either parameter. 86 Using the Virtual Disk Copy Feature The following conditions apply: • You are using the recopy virtualDiskCopy command When you enabled host writes to the target virtual disk, read -only status of In Progress, Pending, or Failed. The lowest priority supports I /O activity might want to write additional data to a larger disk group for the target virtual disk. Copy...
Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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... set to the array, such as snapshots, virtual disk copies, and remote replications are displayed in or from the Dell Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM). The storage array properties are detected on the storage array. A storage array modification event will maintain the last 15 save configuration box. Objects such as create and delete, will perform a save configuration will be performed. The storage array properties are not saved to the script file. Removing a Storage array 1 In the vSphere Client Storage array Manager View, click Remove Arrays. Resolving a Password...
... set to the array, such as snapshots, virtual disk copies, and remote replications are displayed in or from the Dell Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM). The storage array properties are detected on the storage array. A storage array modification event will maintain the last 15 save configuration box. Objects such as create and delete, will perform a save configuration will be performed. The storage array properties are not saved to the script file. Removing a Storage array 1 In the vSphere Client Storage array Manager View, click Remove Arrays. Resolving a Password...
Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Plug-in User’s Guide
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... technical support to the following log file on the application server: C:\Program Files\Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Management Plug-in\jetty\logs\ vCenter2-logx.y.csv The file is archived every 24 hours and stored for all Jetty service requests from clients The Installation Log Not Show that the Pegasus Service Started Verify that the cimserver service was started before the Jetty service or no updates/modifications will occur. You can create a copy...
... technical support to the following log file on the application server: C:\Program Files\Dell MD Storage Array vCenter Management Plug-in\jetty\logs\ vCenter2-logx.y.csv The file is archived every 24 hours and stored for all Jetty service requests from clients The Installation Log Not Show that the Pegasus Service Started Verify that the cimserver service was started before the Jetty service or no updates/modifications will occur. You can create a copy...
