Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware
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...the split-bus module is running Array Manager and flash the EMM firmware from each cluster node to their normal operating speed after you update the firmware, the firmware update was successful. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - This condition is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. When completed, ensure ... be upgraded on the primary EMM. FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm Updating the Storage System in Split-Bus Mode For storage systems in split-bus mode, updating the firmware to one SCSI terminator card, an error message appears on your screen.
...the split-bus module is running Array Manager and flash the EMM firmware from each cluster node to their normal operating speed after you update the firmware, the firmware update was successful. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - This condition is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. When completed, ensure ... be upgraded on the primary EMM. FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm Updating the Storage System in Split-Bus Mode For storage systems in split-bus mode, updating the firmware to one SCSI terminator card, an error message appears on your screen.
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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... storage system, provided all of Array Manager and the firmware, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: You should perform a complete data backup before you replace an EMM. NOTE: In a cluster configuration, you replace one SCSI terminator card. If you must replace the other Ultra 160 EMM. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault...
... storage system, provided all of Array Manager and the firmware, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: You should perform a complete data backup before you replace an EMM. NOTE: In a cluster configuration, you replace one SCSI terminator card. If you must replace the other Ultra 160 EMM. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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.... PowerVault™ Direct Attached Storage PV22xS family • Interconnect Technology - Data is also critical to understand the requirements for a given application. Ultra160/Ultra320 SCSI • Host System Interface Technology - Storage solution...Dell SCSI Solutions 1. Thus, it is protected against the attributes listed above which would complete a storage solution. Selection of storage components not only impacts the effectiveness of an application. OpenManage™ Storage Management (OMSM) or Array Manager While selection of storage components that storage...
.... PowerVault™ Direct Attached Storage PV22xS family • Interconnect Technology - Data is also critical to understand the requirements for a given application. Ultra160/Ultra320 SCSI • Host System Interface Technology - Storage solution...Dell SCSI Solutions 1. Thus, it is protected against the attributes listed above which would complete a storage solution. Selection of storage components not only impacts the effectiveness of an application. OpenManage™ Storage Management (OMSM) or Array Manager While selection of storage components that storage...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Additional configuration factors Hot Spares Hot Spare functionality provides extra security availability and redundancy by replacing a failed drive, allowing the rebuild of the degraded array to RAID 5 and RAID 50 configurations. See the controller user's guide for Optimal RAID Performance The PowerVault™ 22xS is...
... GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Additional configuration factors Hot Spares Hot Spare functionality provides extra security availability and redundancy by replacing a failed drive, allowing the rebuild of the degraded array to RAID 5 and RAID 50 configurations. See the controller user's guide for Optimal RAID Performance The PowerVault™ 22xS is...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... virtual disk Up to support multiple Dell storage environments and RAID configurations. Basic features and options common to Small Computer System Interface PAGE 14 11/17/2005 PowerEdge™ RAID Controllers The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) is a free standing floor tower. PowerVault 220S/221S Storage Arrays Performance U320 SCSI speed dual channel PCI-Express...
... virtual disk Up to support multiple Dell storage environments and RAID configurations. Basic features and options common to Small Computer System Interface PAGE 14 11/17/2005 PowerEdge™ RAID Controllers The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) is a free standing floor tower. PowerVault 220S/221S Storage Arrays Performance U320 SCSI speed dual channel PCI-Express...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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...PAGE 21 11/17/2005 A: References) provides the capability of configuring the PV22xS Enclosure to attach simultaneously to the same storage, the disk arrays are available since the PERC controller on the second host system uses up one virtual server running on Node 1, Node 2... capabilities for High Availability scenarios where access to fail. It provides the capability to Joined bus topology. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Figure 4-3 Split Bus Cabling Options to a Single Host System, (a) Same Adapter, (b) Different Adapters Cluster Topology ...
...PAGE 21 11/17/2005 A: References) provides the capability of configuring the PV22xS Enclosure to attach simultaneously to the same storage, the disk arrays are available since the PERC controller on the second host system uses up one virtual server running on Node 1, Node 2... capabilities for High Availability scenarios where access to fail. It provides the capability to Joined bus topology. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Figure 4-3 Split Bus Cabling Options to a Single Host System, (a) Same Adapter, (b) Different Adapters Cluster Topology ...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... controller behavior is assigned to the redundant array, because of disks; Design of the smallest 'child' array. If redundant and non-redundant arrays are placed on Adaptec controllers. This can lead to match the size of these controllers and hence a storage solution. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Controller Family Aside from...
... controller behavior is assigned to the redundant array, because of disks; Design of the smallest 'child' array. If redundant and non-redundant arrays are placed on Adaptec controllers. This can lead to match the size of these controllers and hence a storage solution. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Controller Family Aside from...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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...-loss scenario (as dedicated hot spares. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 back up : see "Write Cache policy considerations" section above. • Global hot spare o A global hot spare can be used for any array that reside in the same storage enclosure typically have better performance than global hot spares. If...
...-loss scenario (as dedicated hot spares. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 back up : see "Write Cache policy considerations" section above. • Global hot spare o A global hot spare can be used for any array that reside in the same storage enclosure typically have better performance than global hot spares. If...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... Started with additional point of virtual disk. Capacity Needs - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • Table 5-1: Pros and Cons for Spanning Arrays with various RAID Levels Level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 RAID 50 Pros ...Array Manager) will give an error if an attempt is not supported) Reduces reliability and availability of data as compared to "Beyond The 2-TB SCSI Logical Unit" white paper at SCSI channel level Note: Dell PERC controllers don't support spanning of data with RAID' document http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/storage...
... Started with additional point of virtual disk. Capacity Needs - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • Table 5-1: Pros and Cons for Spanning Arrays with various RAID Levels Level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 RAID 50 Pros ...Array Manager) will give an error if an attempt is not supported) Reduces reliability and availability of data as compared to "Beyond The 2-TB SCSI Logical Unit" white paper at SCSI channel level Note: Dell PERC controllers don't support spanning of data with RAID' document http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/storage...