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...User disk storage requirements • RAID configurations • Disk storage management Note: Although this guide is available to install Dell™ EqualLogic® storage array hardware, configure the software, and start using PS Series arrays in some common network configurations, detailed ...more PS Series storage arrays, you call more efficiently. Preface This manual describes how to answer your questions about PS Series SAN arrays. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is intended for the administrators responsible for installing and setting...
...User disk storage requirements • RAID configurations • Disk storage management Note: Although this guide is available to install Dell™ EqualLogic® storage array hardware, configure the software, and start using PS Series arrays in some common network configurations, detailed ...more PS Series storage arrays, you call more efficiently. Preface This manual describes how to answer your questions about PS Series SAN arrays. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is intended for the administrators responsible for installing and setting...
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...Click the "Contact Us" link, or select the Dell support service from the list of International Dell EqualLogic support numbers, visit support.dell.com/global. Visit www.dell.com (or the URL specified in information provided with the Dell product. 2. Warranty Information The array warranty is ... services provided. 4. Note: If you do not have access to the Hardware Owner's Manual for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Select your preferred method of contacting Dell support, such as e-mail or telephone. Choose your locale. Online Services You can learn...
...Click the "Contact Us" link, or select the Dell support service from the list of International Dell EqualLogic support numbers, visit support.dell.com/global. Visit www.dell.com (or the URL specified in information provided with the Dell product. 2. Warranty Information The array warranty is ... services provided. 4. Note: If you do not have access to the Hardware Owner's Manual for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Select your preferred method of contacting Dell support, such as e-mail or telephone. Choose your locale. Online Services You can learn...
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... not use an automatic driver to tighten the thumbscrews. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the right side of the mounting rails, and manually secure the captive fasteners to the rails. Figure 4: Installing the Bezel 7 Installation and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Attach the Chassis to the Mounting...
... not use an automatic driver to tighten the thumbscrews. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the right side of the mounting rails, and manually secure the captive fasteners to the rails. Figure 4: Installing the Bezel 7 Installation and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Attach the Chassis to the Mounting...
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... switch, located below the power plug on page 10 for an adequate amount of time. - The management port cannot carry iSCSI traffic. See the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator's Manual for array operation. It is required for more than a 4-inch bend radius at a time. Use the management port only if you configure a management...
... switch, located below the power plug on page 10 for an adequate amount of time. - The management port cannot carry iSCSI traffic. See the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator's Manual for array operation. It is required for more than a 4-inch bend radius at a time. Use the management port only if you configure a management...
PS4110 Hardware Owners Manual
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... vertically • A 2U chassis with 12 3.5-inch drives, installed horizontally Array Features The array has LEDs and other features on the elastic band. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Protecting Hardware Protect a PS Series array from electrostatic discharge. When handling array hardware, make sure you use a wrist strap: 1. You must...
... vertically • A 2U chassis with 12 3.5-inch drives, installed horizontally Array Features The array has LEDs and other features on the elastic band. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Protecting Hardware Protect a PS Series array from electrostatic discharge. When handling array hardware, make sure you use a wrist strap: 1. You must...
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... the bezel are the same for all array models. 1. Swing the left end of the bezel towards the left side of the array. 4. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Removing the Bezel The steps for removing the bezel are the same for all the array models. 1. Holding the bezel, lift...
... the bezel are the same for all array models. 1. Swing the left end of the bezel towards the left side of the array. 4. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Removing the Bezel The steps for removing the bezel are the same for all the array models. 1. Holding the bezel, lift...
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Note: The LEDs are part of a built-in Standby mode. 3 Drive Release Latch None Enables you to remove a drive from the array. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Table 1 describes the front panel features. Figure 3: Front Panel Features and Indicators (3.5-inch Drives) Figure 4: Front Panel Features and Indicators (2.5-inch ...
Note: The LEDs are part of a built-in Standby mode. 3 Drive Release Latch None Enables you to remove a drive from the array. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Table 1 describes the front panel features. Figure 3: Front Panel Features and Indicators (3.5-inch Drives) Figure 4: Front Panel Features and Indicators (2.5-inch ...
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... volumes with data on each power supply. Note: When an array is shut down the array and turn off power before removing a component. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Back-Panel Features and Indicators The back of the following: 5 One on the array will be set offline until the array...
... volumes with data on each power supply. Note: When an array is shut down the array and turn off power before removing a component. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Back-Panel Features and Indicators The back of the following: 5 One on the array will be set offline until the array...
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Log in to Group Manager Copyright 2001-2011 Dell, Inc. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information • Use telnet or SSH to connect to a functioning IP address assigned to a network interface on the active control module (ACT ...
Log in to Group Manager Copyright 2001-2011 Dell, Inc. Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information • Use telnet or SSH to connect to a functioning IP address assigned to a network interface on the active control module (ACT ...
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Drive LED states are shown in Figure 6. The LEDs on 2.5-inch Drives Description Drive activity indicator (ACT LED) Drive status indicator (PWR LED) Table 4: Drive LED States Indicator States Blinking green: Drive is busy Steady green: No drive activity Green: Drive OK Amber: Drive failed Off: No power to drive 8 Figure 6: LEDs on 3.5-inch Drives Figure 7: LEDs on a 2.5-inch drive are shown in Figure 7. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Interpreting Drive LEDs The LEDs on a 3.5-inch drive are described in Table 4.
Drive LED states are shown in Figure 6. The LEDs on 2.5-inch Drives Description Drive activity indicator (ACT LED) Drive status indicator (PWR LED) Table 4: Drive LED States Indicator States Blinking green: Drive is busy Steady green: No drive activity Green: Drive OK Amber: Drive failed Off: No power to drive 8 Figure 6: LEDs on 3.5-inch Drives Figure 7: LEDs on a 2.5-inch drive are shown in Figure 7. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Interpreting Drive LEDs The LEDs on a 3.5-inch drive are described in Table 4.
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... in the packaging in which they were shipped. Hold a drive only by the plastic part of a drive. • Protect drives from an array. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Array Behavior When a Drive Fails How an array handles a drive failure depends on whether a spare drive is available and whether the RAID set...
... in the packaging in which they were shipped. Hold a drive only by the plastic part of a drive. • Protect drives from an array. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Array Behavior When a Drive Fails How an array handles a drive failure depends on whether a spare drive is available and whether the RAID set...
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Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Drive Installation Guidelines and Restrictions • Replace a failed drive as soon as possible to provide the highest availability. • Install only drives of ...
Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Drive Installation Guidelines and Restrictions • Replace a failed drive as soon as possible to provide the highest availability. • Install only drives of ...
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Wear electrostatic protection when handling a drive. Hold the drive by the carrier and slide the drive most of the way into a slot (callout 1 in Figure 9). 11 Open the drive release latch. 3. Hardware Owner's Manual Figure 8: Removing a 2.5-Inch Drive 2 Maintaining Drives Installing a 2.5-inch Drive The 2.5-inch drives are installed vertically, with the drive release latch on the top and the drive label on page 2. 2. See "Protecting Hardware " on the bottom. 1.
Wear electrostatic protection when handling a drive. Hold the drive by the carrier and slide the drive most of the way into a slot (callout 1 in Figure 9). 11 Open the drive release latch. 3. Hardware Owner's Manual Figure 8: Removing a 2.5-Inch Drive 2 Maintaining Drives Installing a 2.5-inch Drive The 2.5-inch drives are installed vertically, with the drive release latch on the top and the drive label on page 2. 2. See "Protecting Hardware " on the bottom. 1.
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See Removing the Bezel on page 8. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 4. Removing a 3.5-inch Drive 1. The drive handle will begin to close onto the drive (callout 3). 5. Remove the bezel. Push the drive completely into the ...
See Removing the Bezel on page 8. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 4. Removing a 3.5-inch Drive 1. The drive handle will begin to close onto the drive (callout 3). 5. Remove the bezel. Push the drive completely into the ...
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Pull the drive out by the handle until it is free of the drive bay (callout 3). Open the drive release latch. 13 Figure 10: Removing a 3.5-Inch Drive Installing a 3.5-inch Drive The 3.5-inch drives are installed horizontally, with the drive release latch to the left and the drive label to the right. 1. See "Protecting Hardware " on page 2. 2. Wear electrostatic protection when handling a drive. Press the release button (callout 1 in Figure 10). The drive latch opens and the drive emerges partway from the array (callout 2). 3. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 2.
Pull the drive out by the handle until it is free of the drive bay (callout 3). Open the drive release latch. 13 Figure 10: Removing a 3.5-Inch Drive Installing a 3.5-inch Drive The 3.5-inch drives are installed horizontally, with the drive release latch to the left and the drive label to the right. 1. See "Protecting Hardware " on page 2. 2. Wear electrostatic protection when handling a drive. Press the release button (callout 1 in Figure 10). The drive latch opens and the drive emerges partway from the array (callout 2). 3. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 2.
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... of the way into the slot (callout 2). Hold the drive by examining the LEDs on the front panel, as described in Figure 11). 4. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 3. Push the drive completely into a slot (callout 1 in Interpreting Drive LEDs on page 8. Removing a Drive Blank Warning: To maintain proper system cooling, all...
... of the way into the slot (callout 2). Hold the drive by examining the LEDs on the front panel, as described in Figure 11). 4. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 3. Push the drive completely into a slot (callout 1 in Interpreting Drive LEDs on page 8. Removing a Drive Blank Warning: To maintain proper system cooling, all...
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... drive blank into the drive bay until it is fully seated. 3. Remove the bezel. See Removing the Bezel on page 3. 2. Remove the bezel. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 1. Press the release tab and slide the drive blank out until the blank is free of the drive bay. Figure 12: Removing and...
... drive blank into the drive bay until it is fully seated. 3. Remove the bezel. See Removing the Bezel on page 3. 2. Remove the bezel. Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 1. Press the release tab and slide the drive blank out until the blank is free of the drive bay. Figure 12: Removing and...
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... latest PS Series Release Notes for replacement. An Ethernet port on the secondary control module if a network path fails. Dell strongly recommends buying an array with no other supported control modules. Dual Controller Configuration A dual control module configuration eliminates ...a single point of failure. In addition, a dual control module configuration supports a feature called vertical failover. Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules • A release button and latch to release the control module from the active control module. If the...
... latest PS Series Release Notes for replacement. An Ethernet port on the secondary control module if a network path fails. Dell strongly recommends buying an array with no other supported control modules. Dual Controller Configuration A dual control module configuration eliminates ...a single point of failure. In addition, a dual control module configuration supports a feature called vertical failover. Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules • A release button and latch to release the control module from the active control module. If the...
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... that indicate the port's status and activity. • Below the release latch is not currently in use, its LEDs will not be lit. Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Figure 14: Recommended Network Configuration to Support Vertical Failover Note: If a network port is available for failover on either control module, but...
... that indicate the port's status and activity. • Below the release latch is not currently in use, its LEDs will not be lit. Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Figure 14: Recommended Network Configuration to Support Vertical Failover Note: If a network port is available for failover on either control module, but...