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... modules, and power supply and cooling modules. Overview of using PS6500 arrays in Dell EqualLogic™ PS Series storage products. However, it may be useful to understand: • Basic networking concepts • Current network environment • Disk storage space requirements • RAID configurations • Disk storage management Note: Although this manual provides examples...
... modules, and power supply and cooling modules. Overview of using PS6500 arrays in Dell EqualLogic™ PS Series storage products. However, it may be useful to understand: • Basic networking concepts • Current network environment • Disk storage space requirements • RAID configurations • Disk storage management Note: Although this manual provides examples...
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...VSS and VDS Provider Services: Allows 3rd party backup software vendors to PS Series groups, and configures and manages multipathing. - Remote Setup Wizard (RSW): Initializes new PS Series arrays, configures host connections to perform off-host backups. - Multipath I/O Device Specific Module (MPIO DSM): ...free firmware updates. Installed on the arrays is protected in -time protection of the tools and software listed above. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Preface PS Series arrays optimize resources by automating performance and network load balancing. Current Customers Please Note: You...
...VSS and VDS Provider Services: Allows 3rd party backup software vendors to PS Series groups, and configures and manages multipathing. - Remote Setup Wizard (RSW): Initializes new PS Series arrays, configures host connections to perform off-host backups. - Multipath I/O Device Specific Module (MPIO DSM): ...free firmware updates. Installed on the arrays is protected in -time protection of the tools and software listed above. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Preface PS Series arrays optimize resources by automating performance and network load balancing. Current Customers Please Note: You...
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PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Disk Drives If you install a disk drive in an array that is an active group member, the drive will not be automatically configured into a RAID set when you install a disk drive during RAID reconstruction or verification, the drive will be configured until the operation completes. 2-10 If you close the chassis.
PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Disk Drives If you install a disk drive in an array that is an active group member, the drive will not be automatically configured into a RAID set when you install a disk drive during RAID reconstruction or verification, the drive will be configured until the operation completes. 2-10 If you close the chassis.
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... (serving network traffic) at one of the array and from the rear of which can be used as a dedicated management port if you configure a management network • A serial connector (for array operation. Always make sure both control modules are numbered 0 and 1. See the... Control Module The Type 7 control module has a green faceplate (Figure 3-1). See Figure 3-1 and Table 3-1. 3-1 3 Maintaining Control Modules A PS6500 array includes two hot-swappable control modules. You access control modules from the active control module. Caution: Do not mix control module types in an...
... (serving network traffic) at one of the array and from the rear of which can be used as a dedicated management port if you configure a management network • A serial connector (for array operation. Always make sure both control modules are numbered 0 and 1. See the... Control Module The Type 7 control module has a green faceplate (Figure 3-1). See Figure 3-1 and Table 3-1. 3-1 3 Maintaining Control Modules A PS6500 array includes two hot-swappable control modules. You access control modules from the active control module. Caution: Do not mix control module types in an...
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...card, make sure that were connected to the failed interface can be running the array firmware. Maintaining Control Module Firmware A PS6500 array includes two control modules, each control module to the same firmware version. This will not operate. If multiple network...soon as described in a control module by: • LEDs. Therefore, you are configured and one time. You should connect a cable to Ethernet 1. • Control module failover. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Control Modules Identifying Control Module Failures You can access an interface. If...
...card, make sure that were connected to the failed interface can be running the array firmware. Maintaining Control Module Firmware A PS6500 array includes two control modules, each control module to the same firmware version. This will not operate. If multiple network...soon as described in a control module by: • LEDs. Therefore, you are configured and one time. You should connect a cable to Ethernet 1. • Control module failover. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Control Modules Identifying Control Module Failures You can access an interface. If...
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... CLI, they may not be properly installed. Make sure to charge. See the Group Administration manual for examples of network configurations. If you can access the microSD card by sliding the control module partially from the failed control module and install the...control module. Note: When connected, a control module cache battery may not be running the correct firmware. Re-seat the control module. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Figure 3-6: Installing a Control Module Maintaining Control Modules 4. Connect the network cables to organize the network cables. See Using ...
... CLI, they may not be properly installed. Make sure to charge. See the Group Administration manual for examples of network configurations. If you can access the microSD card by sliding the control module partially from the failed control module and install the...control module. Note: When connected, a control module cache battery may not be running the correct firmware. Re-seat the control module. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Figure 3-6: Installing a Control Module Maintaining Control Modules 4. Connect the network cables to organize the network cables. See Using ...
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Dell recommends that you must have access to separate iSCSI SAN traffic from other network traffic. 3-10 The switches must be slower than when using interswitch ... control modules to Flow Control. This functionality can reduce network interruptions that the network link between computers and arrays. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Control Modules Network Requirements and Recommendations The minimum network configuration for a PS Series array consists of a connection between Ethernet 0 on switches. For effective and predictable replication, make sure that...
Dell recommends that you must have access to separate iSCSI SAN traffic from other network traffic. 3-10 The switches must be slower than when using interswitch ... control modules to Flow Control. This functionality can reduce network interruptions that the network link between computers and arrays. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Control Modules Network Requirements and Recommendations The minimum network configuration for a PS Series array consists of a connection between Ethernet 0 on switches. For effective and predictable replication, make sure that...
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... cable management system. Use Category 5 cables if they meet the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard. • Connect interfaces in this configuration protects against control module failover, it is disconnected). See Figure 3-9. See the PS6500 Rack Mount Instructions for performance and availability. Multiple network connections are recommended for information on CM1. See Figure 3-10...
... cable management system. Use Category 5 cables if they meet the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard. • Connect interfaces in this configuration protects against control module failover, it is disconnected). See Figure 3-9. See the PS6500 Rack Mount Instructions for performance and availability. Multiple network connections are recommended for information on CM1. See Figure 3-10...
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...to an array unless three modules are installed. Also, you cannot turn on page 1-13. 4-3 Figure 4-3: Recommended PS6500 Power Configuration Removing a Power Supply and Cooling Module You can remove a failed power supply and cooling module without affecting array operation.... PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Caution: You should replace a faulty power supply and cooling module with power cables, use these cables to meet safety requirements. Otherwise, if possible, cleanly shut down . For a highly-available power configuration, Dell recommends...
...to an array unless three modules are installed. Also, you cannot turn on page 1-13. 4-3 Figure 4-3: Recommended PS6500 Power Configuration Removing a Power Supply and Cooling Module You can remove a failed power supply and cooling module without affecting array operation.... PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Caution: You should replace a faulty power supply and cooling module with power cables, use these cables to meet safety requirements. Otherwise, if possible, cleanly shut down . For a highly-available power configuration, Dell recommends...
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...plug to meet safety requirements. See Figure 44. 4. See Figure 4-6. Note: If your power cable configuration, press the wire ends together to a source of power configurations. Push the module completely into the slot. 3. Squeeze together the module latches to close the handle and... seat the module. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules 2. See Power Requirements and Recommendations...
...plug to meet safety requirements. See Figure 44. 4. See Figure 4-6. Note: If your power cable configuration, press the wire ends together to a source of power configurations. Push the module completely into the slot. 3. Squeeze together the module latches to close the handle and... seat the module. PS6500 Hardware Maintenance Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules 2. See Power Requirements and Recommendations...
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PS6500 Hardware Maintenance minimum configuration 3-11 recommendations 3-10, 3-11 recommended configuration 3-11 requirements 3-10, 3-11 network cables 3-11 connecting 3-11 network interfaces configuring 3-10 LEDs 3-1 P power full-power mode 1-13 standby mode 1-13 turning off 1-13 turning on 1-13 power cables restriction 4-5 using strain relief 4-6 power supplies cable ...
PS6500 Hardware Maintenance minimum configuration 3-11 recommendations 3-10, 3-11 recommended configuration 3-11 requirements 3-10, 3-11 network cables 3-11 connecting 3-11 network interfaces configuring 3-10 LEDs 3-1 P power full-power mode 1-13 standby mode 1-13 turning off 1-13 turning on 1-13 power cables restriction 4-5 using strain relief 4-6 power supplies cable ...