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Owners Manual - Page 8
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Indicator, Button, or Connector Enclosure status LED
Description
The enclosure status LED lights when the enclosure power is pressed.
8 Front-Panel Features and Indicators-Dell PowerVault MD3420
Figure 3.
Owners Manual - Page 12
... overview of system features, setting up your system into a rack. Provides information about configuring and managing the system using the MDSM CLI.
• Dell PowerVault MD3400 and MD3420 Storage Arrays Deployment Guide - Provides information about deploying the storage system in the SAN architecture.
• Dell PowerVault MD34xx and 38xx Series Support Matrix - Related Documentation...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... attributes and states to hosts depending on cabling, see the MD3400 and MD3420 Series Storage Arrays Deployment Guide, at dell.com/powervaultmanuals. NOTE: The 8GB mirrored cache is an optional feature. 2
Controller Modules
RAID Controller Modules
The RAID controller modules provide high-performance, advanced virtual disk configuration, and faulttolerant disk subsystem management.
Owners Manual - Page 14
... NOTE: For virtual disks, the RAID controller firmware changes the data cache setting based on . Provides serial connection for the ...SAS IN port (2) USB port Mini USB port Password reset switch SAS OUT Port (2)
Function Provides host-to the RAID controller module in the event of the battery. Reserved port. Displays status or error codes for debugging. It provides power to -controller SAS...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... is flush with the back set of the physical drive is installed in your array, it must install the RAID controller module blank in slot 0. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as dual RAID controller configurations. You must be done by the online or telephone service and support team. physical drive
Installing a Physical Drive Into a Physical-Drive...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... the latest firmware, see dell.com/support.
24 CAUTION: If your warranty. Bending, twisting, folding, or pinching fiber optic cables can cause damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Figure 15. RAID controller module 3. release tab
Installing a RAID Controller Module
CAUTION: Many repairs may only...
Owners Manual - Page 30
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1. Slide the control panel into place in PowerVault MD3420. Removing and Installing the Control Panel-PowerVault MD3400
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Removing and Installing the Control Panel-PowerVault MD3420
1. Align the control panel with the slot on the array. 2. control panel
2. Pulling the release pin toward the front of the array in PowerVaultMD3420 .
30 Figure 20. The release pin clicks...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... on the backplane with the tabs on the array. 2. Replace the hard drives. 10. Removing and Installing the Backplane-PowerVault MD3420
1. captive screw
2. Push the RAID controller module/power supply cage toward the front of the array. 6. Connect all the cables to the chassis. 3. Replace the screws that secure the RAID controller module/power supply...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... is not authorized by the online or telephone service and support team.
Read and follow the safety instructions that the cables are connected to the external connectors on your array. • For information on cabling, see the Deployment Guide for your storage array at dell.com/
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Troubleshooting External Connections
• Verify that came with the...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... service technician. Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosure Management Modules
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. If the EMM Status LED is not green, replace the cables. If the problem is recommended that is not authorized by Dell is not resolved, see Getting Help. CAUTION: It is not resolved, see Management Firmware...
Owners Manual - Page 38
... Green
1. Turn on the expansion array and the server. 3. If the problem is not resolved, see the Support Matrix at dell.com/support/manuals.
2. Check the storage array profile to prevent loss of data. Turn on Storage Array needs attention. 2. Troubleshooting Physical Disks
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your product documentation, or as appropriate...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... the safety instructions that the SAS OUT status LED is fully booted. 6. Hard drives - Cooling shroud - Expansion cards - Memory modules 4. If the system does not start properly, see Getting Help. Verify that came with the product.
1. Troubleshooting a Wet System
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Turn...
Owners Manual - Page 40
...Dell is in a critical condition if one of the following components are properly connected. 5. 8. For more information, see Getting Help.
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. Read and follow the safety instructions...not authorized by your RAID storage array is configured for redundant access and cache mirroring, the ...
Getting Started Guide - Page 5
...replace system components. This document is available online at dell.com/support/manuals. • For videos and other documents.
5 Installing the Bezel Install the bezel as shown in the United States, call the customer assistance telephone number. If you purchased with your modular disk system. This document is available online at dell.com/support/manuals. • The Deployment Guide...
Getting Started Guide - Page 6
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you download and install the systems management firmware on your system, go to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Dell offers comprehensive hardware training and certification. This service may not be connected to IT power systems with your system Owner's Manual. Power
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wattage
600 W
Heat dissipation (maximum...
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