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... About Your System Other Information You May Need 7 Indicators on the Enclosure Bezel 8 Front-Panel Indicators and Features 9 Drive Carrier LED Indicators 10 Back-Panel Indicators and Features 11 Enclosure Management Module (EMM 12 Enclosure Failover When Two EMMs are... Before You Begin 19 Cabling Your Enclosure for Unified or Split Mode 19 Connecting the Enclosure 20 Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure 21 Changing Your Enclosure's Operating Mode 24 Managing Your Storage Enclosure 25 Downloading Firmware 25 3 Installing Enclosure Components Recommended...
... About Your System Other Information You May Need 7 Indicators on the Enclosure Bezel 8 Front-Panel Indicators and Features 9 Drive Carrier LED Indicators 10 Back-Panel Indicators and Features 11 Enclosure Management Module (EMM 12 Enclosure Failover When Two EMMs are... Before You Begin 19 Cabling Your Enclosure for Unified or Split Mode 19 Connecting the Enclosure 20 Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure 21 Changing Your Enclosure's Operating Mode 24 Managing Your Storage Enclosure 25 Downloading Firmware 25 3 Installing Enclosure Components Recommended...
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Removing and Installing Drives 28 Removing Drives from the Enclosure 29 Installing SAS Drives in the Enclosure 30 Installing SATA Drives in the Enclosure 32 Removing and Installing an EMM 34 Removing an EMM 34 Installing an EMM 35 Installing an EMM Module Cover in an ... 45 Troubleshooting a Wet Enclosure 45 Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure 46 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 46 Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Problems 47 Troubleshooting a Fan 48 Troubleshooting SAS and SATA Drives 48 Troubleshooting Enclosure Connections 49 4 Contents
Removing and Installing Drives 28 Removing Drives from the Enclosure 29 Installing SAS Drives in the Enclosure 30 Installing SATA Drives in the Enclosure 32 Removing and Installing an EMM 34 Removing an EMM 34 Installing an EMM 35 Installing an EMM Module Cover in an ... 45 Troubleshooting a Wet Enclosure 45 Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure 46 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 46 Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Problems 47 Troubleshooting a Fan 48 Troubleshooting SAS and SATA Drives 48 Troubleshooting Enclosure Connections 49 4 Contents
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... sometimes included with up to two additional enclosures to provide up to 15 3.0-Gbps, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) drives or 3.0-Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) drives. 1 About Your System The enclosure provides a 3-U rack-mounted external storage chassis capable of enclosure features, setting... up your enclosure, and technical specifications. • The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator documentation provides information on support.dell.com and read the...
... sometimes included with up to two additional enclosures to provide up to 15 3.0-Gbps, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) drives or 3.0-Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) drives. 1 About Your System The enclosure provides a 3-U rack-mounted external storage chassis capable of enclosure features, setting... up your enclosure, and technical specifications. • The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator documentation provides information on support.dell.com and read the...
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... locking bezel not shown). Table 1-2 lists the conditions and functions indicated by each. Front-Panel Features 2 3 1 4 5 6 1 enclosure status LED 2 drive activity LED 3 drive status LED 7 4 power LED 5 split mode LED 6 enclosure mode switch 7 drives (15) Table 1-2. Flashing blue: Host server is identifying the enclosure. Figure 1-2. About Your System 9 Front-Panel Indicators and Features...
... locking bezel not shown). Table 1-2 lists the conditions and functions indicated by each. Front-Panel Features 2 3 1 4 5 6 1 enclosure status LED 2 drive activity LED 3 drive status LED 7 4 power LED 5 split mode LED 6 enclosure mode switch 7 drives (15) Table 1-2. Flashing blue: Host server is identifying the enclosure. Figure 1-2. About Your System 9 Front-Panel Indicators and Features...
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Split mode LED (green) Enclosure mode switch When lit, indicates the enclosure is in split-mode configuration; When set in unified mode; Drive Carrier LED Indicators 1 2 1 activity LED 10 About Your System 2 status LED Table 1-2. otherwise, the enclosure is in unified mode. Changing... position at least one power supply is supplying power to power on , the enclosure is accessed. Drive Carrier LED Indicators Each drive carrier in split mode. The activity LED flashes whenever the drive is configured in your enclosure has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a bi-color ...
Split mode LED (green) Enclosure mode switch When lit, indicates the enclosure is in split-mode configuration; When set in unified mode; Drive Carrier LED Indicators 1 2 1 activity LED 10 About Your System 2 status LED Table 1-2. otherwise, the enclosure is in unified mode. Changing... position at least one power supply is supplying power to power on , the enclosure is accessed. Drive Carrier LED Indicators Each drive carrier in split mode. The activity LED flashes whenever the drive is configured in your enclosure has two LEDs: an activity LED (green) and a bi-color ...
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...Fan Features." if only one EMM is being prepared for removal [ms]) Green flashing On 400 ms Off 100 ms Drive rebuilding Amber flashing (125 ms) Drive failed Green/amber flashing Green On 500 ms Amber On 500 ms Off 1000 ms Predicted failure reported by user request or...on one EMM to be installed. Table 1-3. Drive Carrier Status LEDs LED Description Off Slot empty, drive not yet discovered by server, or an unsupported drive is present Steady green Drive is online Green flashing (250 milliseconds Drive is being spun down by drive Green/amber flashing Green On 3000 ms Off ...
...Fan Features." if only one EMM is being prepared for removal [ms]) Green flashing On 400 ms Off 100 ms Drive rebuilding Amber flashing (125 ms) Drive failed Green/amber flashing Green On 500 ms Amber On 500 ms Off 1000 ms Predicted failure reported by user request or...on one EMM to be installed. Table 1-3. Drive Carrier Status LEDs LED Description Off Slot empty, drive not yet discovered by server, or an unsupported drive is present Steady green Drive is online Green flashing (250 milliseconds Drive is being spun down by drive Green/amber flashing Green On 3000 ms Off ...
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...as it must be installed in the secondary EMM bay (see "Installing an EMM Module Cover in Figure 1-5 and include: • Debug port (Dell use only) • SAS port connector (In) • SAS port connector (Out) • Three LEDs (In Port Link, Out Port ..., including: • Monitoring and controlling enclosure environment elements (temperature, fans, power supplies, and enclosure LEDs) • Controlling access to the drives • Communicating enclosure attributes and states to the enclosure via the enclosure midplane (see Figure 1-4) and a blank module cover must be installed ...
...as it must be installed in the secondary EMM bay (see "Installing an EMM Module Cover in Figure 1-5 and include: • Debug port (Dell use only) • SAS port connector (In) • SAS port connector (Out) • Three LEDs (In Port Link, Out Port ..., including: • Monitoring and controlling enclosure environment elements (temperature, fans, power supplies, and enclosure LEDs) • Controlling access to the drives • Communicating enclosure attributes and states to the enclosure via the enclosure midplane (see Figure 1-4) and a blank module cover must be installed ...
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...enclosure mode switch on the front panel of the enclosure before powering on whether you select the enclosure to communicate with up to eight consecutive drives (slots 7-14) controlled by the secondary (right) EMM. NOTE: Clustering is split into two virtual groups, with enclosure devices. Off ...1000 ms): Enclosure processor unable to run in the MD1000 host-based RAID solution. Figure 1-6 illustrates the division of two modes: • Unified • Split In unified mode, a SAS host can...
...enclosure mode switch on the front panel of the enclosure before powering on whether you select the enclosure to communicate with up to eight consecutive drives (slots 7-14) controlled by the secondary (right) EMM. NOTE: Clustering is split into two virtual groups, with enclosure devices. Off ...1000 ms): Enclosure processor unable to run in the MD1000 host-based RAID solution. Figure 1-6 illustrates the division of two modes: • Unified • Split In unified mode, a SAS host can...
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... amber status LED of the failed EMM and holds it in the event of the enclosure elements can be transferred from one EMM to the drives controlled by the failed EMM. Control and monitoring of an EMM failure. When a failed EMM is rebooted. For a complete description of the roles of the...
... amber status LED of the failed EMM and holds it in the event of the enclosure elements can be transferred from one EMM to the drives controlled by the failed EMM. Control and monitoring of an EMM failure. When a failed EMM is rebooted. For a complete description of the roles of the...
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... 7 through 6). See Figure 2-1. In single-host configuration, you are split into two groups with eight drives controlled by the other host controller. See Figure 2-1 for a cabling diagram of Server Administrator is not supported in the MD1000 host-based RAID solution. Selection of the configuration mode is done via the enclosure mode switch...
... 7 through 6). See Figure 2-1. In single-host configuration, you are split into two groups with eight drives controlled by the other host controller. See Figure 2-1 for a cabling diagram of Server Administrator is not supported in the MD1000 host-based RAID solution. Selection of the configuration mode is done via the enclosure mode switch...
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...unlocked, go to step 3. 2 Turn the key to the left to install the following components: • Front bezel (optional) • Drives and drive carriers • EMMs • Power supplies • Control panel • Enclosure midplane Recommended Tools The procedures in this section require the use ... strap, as explained in the safety instructions found in your Product Information Guide Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel To access the drives in the bezel lock. Installing Enclosure Components 29 3 Installing Enclosure Components This section explains how to unlock the bezel. 3 Push...
...unlocked, go to step 3. 2 Turn the key to the left to install the following components: • Front bezel (optional) • Drives and drive carriers • EMMs • Power supplies • Control panel • Enclosure midplane Recommended Tools The procedures in this section require the use ... strap, as explained in the safety instructions found in your Product Information Guide Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel To access the drives in the bezel lock. Installing Enclosure Components 29 3 Installing Enclosure Components This section explains how to unlock the bezel. 3 Push...
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...3 1 bezel lock 2 release tab/interlocking notch 3 U-shaped handle 4 To replace the bezel, insert the interlocking notch into place in its individual drive carrier. Before performing any of the bezel into the U-shaped handle on the side of the front enclosure panel. 5 Snap the left side of ...the enclosure. 6 To lock the bezel, insert the key and turn to remove and insert drives without shutting down your storage enclosure. Removing and Installing Drives Your enclosure supports up to remove the enclosure cover and access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for...
...3 1 bezel lock 2 release tab/interlocking notch 3 U-shaped handle 4 To replace the bezel, insert the interlocking notch into place in its individual drive carrier. Before performing any of the bezel into the U-shaped handle on the side of the front enclosure panel. 5 Snap the left side of ...the enclosure. 6 To lock the bezel, insert the key and turn to remove and insert drives without shutting down your storage enclosure. Removing and Installing Drives Your enclosure supports up to remove the enclosure cover and access any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for...
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... partially removed from its slot while supporting the weight of the drive carrier (see Figure 3-2). NOTICE: To avoid data loss when removing a drive, Dell recommends that you use Server Administrator to the unseated drive carrier. Figure 3-2. Installing Enclosure Components 31 CAUTION: Always wear a wrist grounding strap when handling equipment with static-sensitive components. 1 Use...
... partially removed from its slot while supporting the weight of the drive carrier (see Figure 3-2). NOTICE: To avoid data loss when removing a drive, Dell recommends that you use Server Administrator to the unseated drive carrier. Figure 3-2. Installing Enclosure Components 31 CAUTION: Always wear a wrist grounding strap when handling equipment with static-sensitive components. 1 Use...
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... steps to install the new drive into the carrier: 1 If you are replacing a SAS drive in the carrier, remove the four screws that secure the drive to its carrier and remove the drive (see Figure 3-3). 2 Position the replacement drive into the drive carrier with static-sensitive components.... NOTICE: Always wear a wrist grounding strap when handling equipment with the drive's controller board facing the carrier...
... steps to install the new drive into the carrier: 1 If you are replacing a SAS drive in the carrier, remove the four screws that secure the drive to its carrier and remove the drive (see Figure 3-3). 2 Position the replacement drive into the drive carrier with static-sensitive components.... NOTICE: Always wear a wrist grounding strap when handling equipment with the drive's controller board facing the carrier...
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... LED flashes green twice per second at unequal intervals. NOTE: At least two drives must be installed in the Carrier 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 2 drive carrier 3 drive 5 With the drive carrier handle open, carefully align the channel on the drive carrier guide rail with the chassis face plate. 7 Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while continuing...
... LED flashes green twice per second at unequal intervals. NOTE: At least two drives must be installed in the Carrier 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 2 drive carrier 3 drive 5 With the drive carrier handle open, carefully align the channel on the drive carrier guide rail with the chassis face plate. 7 Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while continuing...
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... four screws removed earlier. Remove the four screws that secure the drive to its carrier and remove the drive (see Figure 3-4). 2 Position the replacement drive into the carrier: 1 If you are replacing a drive in the Enclosure NOTICE: To ensure proper airflow for enclosure cooling,...refer to Figure 3-4). 4 Secure the drive to install the new SATA drive into the drive carrier with the drive's controller board facing the carrier shield as shown in Figure 3-4. 3 Align the drive mounting holes with static-sensitive components. Installing SATA Drives in the carrier, remove the interposer...
... four screws removed earlier. Remove the four screws that secure the drive to its carrier and remove the drive (see Figure 3-4). 2 Position the replacement drive into the carrier: 1 If you are replacing a drive in the Enclosure NOTICE: To ensure proper airflow for enclosure cooling,...refer to Figure 3-4). 4 Secure the drive to install the new SATA drive into the drive carrier with the drive's controller board facing the carrier shield as shown in Figure 3-4. 3 Align the drive mounting holes with static-sensitive components. Installing SATA Drives in the carrier, remove the interposer...
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... Carrier 2 1 4 3 1 screws (4) 2 physical disk carrier 3 physical disk 4 interposer 5 With the drive carrier handle open, carefully align the channel on the drive carrier guide rail with the appropriate drive slot keying feature on the chassis face plate, and insert the drive (see Figure 3-2). 6 Push the drive carrier into the slot until the bottom of the open...
... Carrier 2 1 4 3 1 screws (4) 2 physical disk carrier 3 physical disk 4 interposer 5 With the drive carrier handle open, carefully align the channel on the drive carrier guide rail with the appropriate drive slot keying feature on the chassis face plate, and insert the drive (see Figure 3-2). 6 Push the drive carrier into the slot until the bottom of the open...
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... "Troubleshooting a Loss of one EMM is connected to a host will cause the host to lose communication with the enclosure and will lose connection to the drives attached to the sensitive EMI contacts on the bottom of the host server. If only one EMM configured in split mode while connected to a host...
... "Troubleshooting a Loss of one EMM is connected to a host will cause the host to lose communication with the enclosure and will lose connection to the drives attached to the sensitive EMI contacts on the bottom of the host server. If only one EMM configured in split mode while connected to a host...
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...Components CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the enclosure cover and access any procedure, see "Removing and Installing Drives"). Removing the Control Panel 1 Power down your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the enclosure.... NOTE: To avoid confusion when re-installing the drives, mark each drive with the front plate of the adjacent power supply. Removing and Installing the Control Panel The control panel powers ...
...Components CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the enclosure cover and access any procedure, see "Removing and Installing Drives"). Removing the Control Panel 1 Power down your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the enclosure.... NOTE: To avoid confusion when re-installing the drives, mark each drive with the front plate of the adjacent power supply. Removing and Installing the Control Panel The control panel powers ...
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... control panel assembly straight out from its connector engages into the slot, making sure that hold it in place. 4 Re-install any drives you removed (see "Removing and Installing Drives"). 5 Push the enclosure all 16 screws from the front faceplate of the chassis (see Figure 3-8). 2 Slide the control panel fully into the...
... control panel assembly straight out from its connector engages into the slot, making sure that hold it in place. 4 Re-install any drives you removed (see "Removing and Installing Drives"). 5 Push the enclosure all 16 screws from the front faceplate of the chassis (see Figure 3-8). 2 Slide the control panel fully into the...