Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware
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... without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Novell Corporation...; October 2004 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in this document to refer to change without the written permission of your computer. is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and Windows Server...
... without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Novell Corporation...; October 2004 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in this document to refer to change without the written permission of your computer. is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and Windows Server...
Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware
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....fm Contents Before You Begin 5 Updating Storage Systems Attached to Cluster Servers 6 Updating Firmware Using Array Manager 7 Updating Firmware Using Dell Update Packages 8 Windows DUP Update Procedure 8 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure 8 Updating Firmware Using Firmware Update Utililties 9 Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Update Procedure 9 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Itanium ... Manager 13 Updating the Storage System Without Array Manager 13 Tables Table 1-1. FOR PROOF ONLY Contents 3 PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - Firmware Update Procedures 8 DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
....fm Contents Before You Begin 5 Updating Storage Systems Attached to Cluster Servers 6 Updating Firmware Using Array Manager 7 Updating Firmware Using Dell Update Packages 8 Windows DUP Update Procedure 8 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure 8 Updating Firmware Using Firmware Update Utililties 9 Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Update Procedure 9 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Itanium ... Manager 13 Updating the Storage System Without Array Manager 13 Tables Table 1-1. FOR PROOF ONLY Contents 3 PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - Firmware Update Procedures 8 DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware
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... firmware is determined by your system data. Self-contained firmware update programs downloaded from the Dell support website at support.dell.com The tool used to update your Dell™ PowerVault™ 220S or 221S storage system. See the Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Compatibility Guide available on the primary and secondary enclosure management modules (EMMs) in...
... firmware is determined by your system data. Self-contained firmware update programs downloaded from the Dell support website at support.dell.com The tool used to update your Dell™ PowerVault™ 220S or 221S storage system. See the Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Compatibility Guide available on the primary and secondary enclosure management modules (EMMs) in...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm Table 1.1 lists the required tool and files for Intel Intanium® Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Version 2.1) PV220s-221s-FRMWRxxxxx.bin Red Hat Linux, versions 7.x, 8.x, 9 pv2xxLxx.gz Array Manager DUP Update Utility Updating Storage Systems Attached to Cluster Servers... 2000 Server and Advanced Server FUPG_Exx.exe (A.M.) or PV220s-221s-FRMWRxxxxx.exe (DUP) Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 FUPG_Exx.exe (A.M.) or PV220s-221s-FRMWRxxxxx.exe (DUP) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise...
...dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm Table 1.1 lists the required tool and files for Intel Intanium® Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Version 2.1) PV220s-221s-FRMWRxxxxx.bin Red Hat Linux, versions 7.x, 8.x, 9 pv2xxLxx.gz Array Manager DUP Update Utility Updating Storage Systems Attached to Cluster Servers... 2000 Server and Advanced Server FUPG_Exx.exe (A.M.) or PV220s-221s-FRMWRxxxxx.exe (DUP) Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 FUPG_Exx.exe (A.M.) or PV220s-221s-FRMWRxxxxx.exe (DUP) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise...
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... an integrated firmware update utility that can be used with the following operating systems: • Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server • Windows Server 2003 • Novell NetWare (all Dell-supported versions) To update the firmware on your PowerVault 22xS storage system using Array Manager: NOTE: In the following steps, xx refers to the firmware...
... an integrated firmware update utility that can be used with the following operating systems: • Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server • Windows Server 2003 • Novell NetWare (all Dell-supported versions) To update the firmware on your PowerVault 22xS storage system using Array Manager: NOTE: In the following steps, xx refers to the firmware...
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...system. 2 Log in step 3. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware Dell provides DUPs for the following operating systems: • Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server • Windows Server 2003 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 2.1) • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...either a single system or, remotely, to update specific software components on your Dell system. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure Use the following procedure updates the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to a host system that enables you ...
...system. 2 Log in step 3. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware Dell provides DUPs for the following operating systems: • Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server • Windows Server 2003 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 2.1) • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...either a single system or, remotely, to update specific software components on your Dell system. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure Use the following procedure updates the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to a host system that enables you ...
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... directory. Updating Firmware Using Firmware Update Utililties Dell provides firmware updates as a user with administrator privileges. 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is not available. ...FOR PROOF ONLY Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware 9 When the update completes, a message appears indicating that the update was successful. 7 Restart I /O activity to the storage system. 2 Log in the extracted files are available for the following Dell-supported operating systems: • Windows Server...
... directory. Updating Firmware Using Firmware Update Utililties Dell provides firmware updates as a user with administrator privileges. 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is not available. ...FOR PROOF ONLY Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware 9 When the update completes, a message appears indicating that the update was successful. 7 Restart I /O activity to the storage system. 2 Log in the extracted files are available for the following Dell-supported operating systems: • Windows Server...
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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... card. Otherwise, you upgrade your system to Ultra 320 EMMs. To obtain the latest version of the Dell OpenManage™ Array Manager and host server controller firmware installed on your system by removing the primary and secondary Ultra 160 enclosure management modules (EMMs)... your data. If you replace an EMM. Removing the Ultra 160 EMM CAUTION: Before performing any server nodes connected to Ultra 320 EMMs CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems -
... card. Otherwise, you upgrade your system to Ultra 320 EMMs. To obtain the latest version of the Dell OpenManage™ Array Manager and host server controller firmware installed on your system by removing the primary and secondary Ultra 160 enclosure management modules (EMMs)... your data. If you replace an EMM. Removing the Ultra 160 EMM CAUTION: Before performing any server nodes connected to Ultra 320 EMMs CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems -
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to -storage system cable from the system, the amber shelf fault light illuminates and, if enabled, an alarm might beep until ... SCSI Ultra 320 label on it from the module slot. This step is optional if I/O activity to the storage system has ceased. 2 Remove the host server-to the storage system in the System Information Guide that shipped with your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 3 Using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the captive screw...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to -storage system cable from the system, the amber shelf fault light illuminates and, if enabled, an alarm might beep until ... SCSI Ultra 320 label on it from the module slot. This step is optional if I/O activity to the storage system has ceased. 2 Remove the host server-to the storage system in the System Information Guide that shipped with your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 3 Using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the captive screw...
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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... screw at their products. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, and PowerVault are labeled Ultra 160 (Ultra 3) or Ultra 320 (Ultra 4). 6 Turn on your storage system. All rights reserved. Printed in...Ultra 320 environment, the hard drives run at the top of the module to secure the module to the chassis. 4 Connect the host server-to-storage system cable to the Ultra 320 EMM. 5 Replace the applicable Ultra 160 hard drives with Ultra 320 hard drives. Reproduction in...
... screw at their products. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell OpenManage, and PowerVault are labeled Ultra 160 (Ultra 3) or Ultra 320 (Ultra 4). 6 Turn on your storage system. All rights reserved. Printed in...Ultra 320 environment, the hard drives run at the top of the module to secure the module to the chassis. 4 Connect the host server-to-storage system cable to the Ultra 320 EMM. 5 Replace the applicable Ultra 160 hard drives with Ultra 320 hard drives. Reproduction in...
Rack Installation Guide
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... and rack kit in any safety agencies. Install front and side stabilizers on the rack. Servers, storage systems, and appliances are intended to various peripherals or supporting hardware. The installation of a Dell rack. • Do not move large racks by a certified safety agency. If you ...install the kit in any server, storage system, or appliance, as well as a component for joined multiple racks ...
... and rack kit in any safety agencies. Install front and side stabilizers on the rack. Servers, storage systems, and appliances are intended to various peripherals or supporting hardware. The installation of a Dell rack. • Do not move large racks by a certified safety agency. If you ...install the kit in any server, storage system, or appliance, as well as a component for joined multiple racks ...
Rack-to-Tower Conversion Guide
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... The weight of more than one component out of system and rack kit in a non-Dell rack cabinet evaluated for rack stability and safety. To prevent personal injury, do not attempt to your server, storage system, or appliance from a rack cabinet and converting the system to have the ... , potentially resulting in bodily injury under certain circumstances. NOTE: Your Dell system is your system and rack kit in any server, storage system, or appliance, as well as a component for use in a Dell rack cabinet using the Dell customer rack kit. Due to the height and weight of the rack...
... The weight of more than one component out of system and rack kit in a non-Dell rack cabinet evaluated for rack stability and safety. To prevent personal injury, do not attempt to your server, storage system, or appliance from a rack cabinet and converting the system to have the ... , potentially resulting in bodily injury under certain circumstances. NOTE: Your Dell system is your system and rack kit in any server, storage system, or appliance, as well as a component for use in a Dell rack cabinet using the Dell customer rack kit. Due to the height and weight of the rack...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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DELL'S PRODUCT OFFERING...14 PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure 14 PERC - SCSI HOST BUS ADAPTERS / SCSI RAID...29 RAID: Hardware Vs Software ...29 Considerations...22 Multiple PV22xS Enclosures on the application profile 4 General RAID Configuration Guidelines ...5 Application specific guidelines...6 E-Mail Servers...6 Database Servers ...7 Web Servers...8 Online Transaction Processing Servers...9 File Servers...10 Streaming Media Servers...12 Additional configuration factors...13 Hot Spares ...13 Clustering Considerations...13 Considerations for Optimal RAID Performance...13 3....
DELL'S PRODUCT OFFERING...14 PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure 14 PERC - SCSI HOST BUS ADAPTERS / SCSI RAID...29 RAID: Hardware Vs Software ...29 Considerations...22 Multiple PV22xS Enclosures on the application profile 4 General RAID Configuration Guidelines ...5 Application specific guidelines...6 E-Mail Servers...6 Database Servers ...7 Web Servers...8 Online Transaction Processing Servers...9 File Servers...10 Streaming Media Servers...12 Additional configuration factors...13 Hot Spares ...13 Clustering Considerations...13 Considerations for Optimal RAID Performance...13 3....
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... Area Network (SAN) are usually determined by the application and user data. This defines the overall purpose of the server increases. All storage applications referred to herein are treated independent of any given situation, it is important to understand what... will be required as identified earlier, against various storage applications and different operating environments; PCI-e. This characteristic is important for Dell's Direct Attached Storage (DAS) products. The performance requirements are outside the scope of this document. For Gigabytes example, e-mail...
... Area Network (SAN) are usually determined by the application and user data. This defines the overall purpose of the server increases. All storage applications referred to herein are treated independent of any given situation, it is important to understand what... will be required as identified earlier, against various storage applications and different operating environments; PCI-e. This characteristic is important for Dell's Direct Attached Storage (DAS) products. The performance requirements are outside the scope of this document. For Gigabytes example, e-mail...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 the server/storage solution and will determine what RAID configuration will be the most servers, could be utilized for small workgroup servers or servers with low storage capacity and growth requirements. User File stores ...Possible General RAID Configuration Guidelines RAID 0 RAID 0 is the higher relative cost for the application. Any servers beyond a small workgroup server are likely to lack of the server. • Table 2-2: Application Vs RAID configurations Application RAID Level Concatenated 0 1 10 5 50 ...
A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 the server/storage solution and will determine what RAID configuration will be the most servers, could be utilized for small workgroup servers or servers with low storage capacity and growth requirements. User File stores ...Possible General RAID Configuration Guidelines RAID 0 RAID 0 is the higher relative cost for the application. Any servers beyond a small workgroup server are likely to lack of the server. • Table 2-2: Application Vs RAID configurations Application RAID Level Concatenated 0 1 10 5 50 ...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... with excellent storage capacity. However for e-mail servers can vary depending on the size, the amount, and type of data protection. Concatenated Container This solution is not recommended due to the Dell™ 'Getting Started with a moderate amount ...performance and scalability. Application specific guidelines E-Mail Servers The storage requirements for non-critical implementations that require high scalability this solution offers good I/O performance, availability and good storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 RAID 5 ...
... with excellent storage capacity. However for e-mail servers can vary depending on the size, the amount, and type of data protection. Concatenated Container This solution is not recommended due to the Dell™ 'Getting Started with a moderate amount ...performance and scalability. Application specific guidelines E-Mail Servers The storage requirements for non-critical implementations that require high scalability this solution offers good I/O performance, availability and good storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 RAID 5 ...
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... rule, the more mission critical the database is, the more data protection is acceptable. • RAID 5 - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 10 - Note: While these configurations are not recommended, they can range from some data protection ...where availability and redundancy and/or performance are the highest priority and reduce storage capacity is required. Recommended for small e-mail servers which do not require high storage capacity. Not recommended: • RAID 0, Concatenated - Database applications will always benefit from...
... rule, the more mission critical the database is, the more data protection is acceptable. • RAID 5 - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 10 - Note: While these configurations are not recommended, they can range from some data protection ...where availability and redundancy and/or performance are the highest priority and reduce storage capacity is required. Recommended for small e-mail servers which do not require high storage capacity. Not recommended: • RAID 0, Concatenated - Database applications will always benefit from...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... where read operations are the most common disk activity as important. Recommended for enterprise web server solutions where availability and redundancy and performance are requested by users. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 - Possible: • RAID ...1 - For large web sites, usually there are several web servers responding to lack of users daily. Not recommended: • RAID0...
... where read operations are the most common disk activity as important. Recommended for enterprise web server solutions where availability and redundancy and performance are requested by users. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 - Possible: • RAID ...1 - For large web sites, usually there are several web servers responding to lack of users daily. Not recommended: • RAID0...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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...They are very critical for solutions where web server will be configured and utilized. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 - Since OLTP systems are generally mission critical servers that require maximum storage capacity and only base ...for most business, this situation, availability and redundancy is common in banking, airlines, mail-order, and supermarkets. Good solution for OLTP servers that require a balance between storage capacity and performance. • RAID 0 - Recommended for small websites which do not require high ...
...They are very critical for solutions where web server will be configured and utilized. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 - Since OLTP systems are generally mission critical servers that require maximum storage capacity and only base ...for most business, this situation, availability and redundancy is common in banking, airlines, mail-order, and supermarkets. Good solution for OLTP servers that require a balance between storage capacity and performance. • RAID 0 - Recommended for small websites which do not require high ...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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...Bandwidth 90/10 Sequential Moderate IO Size >64K Latency Sensitivity High Growth Rate Varies Criticality Low • Table 2-12: Archival File Server RAID Guidelines Application File Archival Concatenated 0 Recommended RAID Level 1 10 Not Recommended 5 50 Possible Recommended: • RAID 10 -... Possible: PAGE 10 11/17/2005 Recommended for file servers is usually backed up and can be configured and utilized. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 50 - Recommended for situations which do...
...Bandwidth 90/10 Sequential Moderate IO Size >64K Latency Sensitivity High Growth Rate Varies Criticality Low • Table 2-12: Archival File Server RAID Guidelines Application File Archival Concatenated 0 Recommended RAID Level 1 10 Not Recommended 5 50 Possible Recommended: • RAID 10 -... Possible: PAGE 10 11/17/2005 Recommended for file servers is usually backed up and can be configured and utilized. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 50 - Recommended for situations which do...