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...flash the EMM firmware from each cluster node to the individual EMMs on the storage system. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - This condition is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. Alternately, you can contact Dell Support to replace your system is configured with one EMM in joined-bus mode and one ... 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 host system, you can only be updated from the host system that the firmware version...
...flash the EMM firmware from each cluster node to the individual EMMs on the storage system. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - This condition is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. Alternately, you can contact Dell Support to replace your system is configured with one EMM in joined-bus mode and one ... 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 host system, you can only be updated from the host system that the firmware version...
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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... upgrade your host server before you replace an EMM. NOTE: In a cluster configuration, you must support Ultra 320. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems - Otherwise, you replace one SCSI terminator card. In redundant EMM systems, replace both Ultra 160 EMMs with redundant enclosure management features two EMMs that shipped...
... upgrade your host server before you replace an EMM. NOTE: In a cluster configuration, you must support Ultra 320. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems - Otherwise, you replace one SCSI terminator card. In redundant EMM systems, replace both Ultra 160 EMMs with redundant enclosure management features two EMMs that shipped...
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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This step is replaced. Figure 1. NOTE: You can identify the Ultra 320 EMM by the SCSI Ultra 320 label on it from the EMM. For removal instructions, see Figure 1). 4 Grasp the...320 EMM into the empty module slot. Removing and Installing an EMM captive screw handle primary EMM secondary EMM or SCSI terminator card Installing an Ultra 320 EMM CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read ... pull it . NOTE: If you did not turn off the storage system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to -storage system cable from the module slot.
This step is replaced. Figure 1. NOTE: You can identify the Ultra 320 EMM by the SCSI Ultra 320 label on it from the EMM. For removal instructions, see Figure 1). 4 Grasp the...320 EMM into the empty module slot. Removing and Installing an EMM captive screw handle primary EMM secondary EMM or SCSI terminator card Installing an Ultra 320 EMM CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed in this section, read ... pull it . NOTE: If you did not turn off the storage system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to -storage system cable from the module slot.
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Dell Computer Corporation Dell、DELL ロゴ、Dell OpenManage PowerVault は Dell Computer Corporation Dell Computer Corporation www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra 320 EMM 1 Ultra 320 EMM メモ:Ultra 320 EMM SCSI Ultra 320 2 1 3 #2 4 Ultra 320 EMM に接続 5 Ultra 160 Ultra 320 メモ:Ultra 320 Ultra 160 Ultra 320 Ultra 320...
Dell Computer Corporation Dell、DELL ロゴ、Dell OpenManage PowerVault は Dell Computer Corporation Dell Computer Corporation www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra 320 EMM 1 Ultra 320 EMM メモ:Ultra 320 EMM SCSI Ultra 320 2 1 3 #2 4 Ultra 320 EMM に接続 5 Ultra 160 Ultra 320 メモ:Ultra 320 Ultra 160 Ultra 320 Ultra 320...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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A Reference Guide for Optimizing Dell™ SCSI Solutions Authored By: Dell SCSI Storage Solution Team November 17, 2005 rev A02 Information in this document is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ... Microsoft Corporation. THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. Reproduction in the marks and names of Dell Inc. Dell, the Dell Logo, PowerVault, PowerEdge and OpenManage are trademarks of others.
A Reference Guide for Optimizing Dell™ SCSI Solutions Authored By: Dell SCSI Storage Solution Team November 17, 2005 rev A02 Information in this document is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ... Microsoft Corporation. THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. Reproduction in the marks and names of Dell Inc. Dell, the Dell Logo, PowerVault, PowerEdge and OpenManage are trademarks of others.
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DELL'S PRODUCT OFFERING...14 PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure 14 PERC - PV22XS ENCLOSURE OVERVIEW ...19 Joined Bus Topology ...19 Split Bus Topology...20 Cluster Topology ...21 PV22xS - SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ...39 7. A: REFERENCES...41 8. PowerEdge™ RAID Controllers ...14 SCSI Cabling...15 SCSI...APPENDIX - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 TABLE OF CONTENTS A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL SCSI SOLUTIONS 3 1. INTRODUCTION ...3 2. Common Features and Capabilities 22 SCSI ID Assignment...22 Multiple PV22xS Enclosures ...
DELL'S PRODUCT OFFERING...14 PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure 14 PERC - PV22XS ENCLOSURE OVERVIEW ...19 Joined Bus Topology ...19 Split Bus Topology...20 Cluster Topology ...21 PV22xS - SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ...39 7. A: REFERENCES...41 8. PowerEdge™ RAID Controllers ...14 SCSI Cabling...15 SCSI...APPENDIX - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 TABLE OF CONTENTS A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL SCSI SOLUTIONS 3 1. INTRODUCTION ...3 2. Common Features and Capabilities 22 SCSI ID Assignment...22 Multiple PV22xS Enclosures ...
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Thus, it is also critical to help define an optimum storage solution. PowerVault™ Direct Attached Storage PV22xS family • Interconnect Technology - In case of failure of storage components, solution should allow easy access ..., one or more storage solutions. Data Throughput/Available Bandwidth o I/Os per second (IOPS) • Data Protection - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 A Reference Guide for both software and hardware aspects which would address all the storage components are measured against catastrophic failures on that...
Thus, it is also critical to help define an optimum storage solution. PowerVault™ Direct Attached Storage PV22xS family • Interconnect Technology - In case of failure of storage components, solution should allow easy access ..., one or more storage solutions. Data Throughput/Available Bandwidth o I/Os per second (IOPS) • Data Protection - A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 A Reference Guide for both software and hardware aspects which would address all the storage components are measured against catastrophic failures on that...
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... the application profile One of the most important factors to determine an optimal configuration for Dell's Direct Attached Storage (DAS) products. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Understanding each of the storage applications and management functions is the current amount...is the type of application that the reader has a basic understanding of different levels of RAID and interconnects technologies - Parallel SCSI (SPI-4), PCI vs. The performance requirements are usually determined by the application and user data. The paper presumes that ...
... the application profile One of the most important factors to determine an optimal configuration for Dell's Direct Attached Storage (DAS) products. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Understanding each of the storage applications and management functions is the current amount...is the type of application that the reader has a basic understanding of different levels of RAID and interconnects technologies - Parallel SCSI (SPI-4), PCI vs. The performance requirements are usually determined by the application and user data. The paper presumes that ...
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RAID 1 A RAID 1 solution, while not ideal for most optimal for the application. 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 ...
RAID 1 A RAID 1 solution, while not ideal for most optimal for the application. 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 ...
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... I/O Profile (Sequential/Random) Bandwidth Random Heavy I /O performance, data protection and relative cost with RAID' document (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/storage/RAID/RAIDbk0.pdf). Application specific guidelines E-Mail Servers The storage requirements for non-critical implementations that require high... is required along with a moderate amount of data protection and redundancy and no performance gain. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 RAID 5 RAID 5 has good I /O Size 4k Latency Sensitivity High Growth Rate High Critical ity High...
... I/O Profile (Sequential/Random) Bandwidth Random Heavy I /O performance, data protection and relative cost with RAID' document (http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/storage/RAID/RAIDbk0.pdf). Application specific guidelines E-Mail Servers The storage requirements for non-critical implementations that require high... is required along with a moderate amount of data protection and redundancy and no performance gain. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 RAID 5 RAID 5 has good I /O Size 4k Latency Sensitivity High Growth Rate High Critical ity High...
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... such as performance and availability will vary. Additionally, the performance requirements increase relative to the number of redundancy and data protection. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 10 -
... such as performance and availability will vary. Additionally, the performance requirements increase relative to the number of redundancy and data protection. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 10 -
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... configured and utilized. Also web servers may not require as important. For large web sites, usually there are requested by users. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 -
... configured and utilized. Also web servers may not require as important. For large web sites, usually there are requested by users. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 -
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... for solutions where web server will be configured and utilized. Recommended for small websites which do not require high storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 -
... for solutions where web server will be configured and utilized. Recommended for small websites which do not require high storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 5 -
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... capacity and only base data protection and performance. • RAID 50 - Recommended for situations which do not require high storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 50 - Not recommended: • RAID 0, Concatenated - Recommended due to lack of hours. Possible: • RAID 1 -
... capacity and only base data protection and performance. • RAID 50 - Recommended for situations which do not require high storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 50 - Not recommended: • RAID 0, Concatenated - Recommended due to lack of hours. Possible: • RAID 1 -
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... to maintain data in the event of important files, it is indented in situations which do not require high storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 1 - While this solution is not fault tolerant, RAID 0 may be useful for those solutions that require maximum storage capacity...
... to maintain data in the event of important files, it is indented in situations which do not require high storage capacity. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 • RAID 1 - While this solution is not fault tolerant, RAID 0 may be useful for those solutions that require maximum storage capacity...
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... performance and are systems that provide web casting, video conferencing, internet entertainment like TV or radio, and multimedia content oriented services. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 that can be configured and utilized. Possible: • RAID 1, RAID 10 - In general servers utilized for streaming media require large amounts...
... performance and are systems that provide web casting, video conferencing, internet entertainment like TV or radio, and multimedia content oriented services. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 that can be configured and utilized. Possible: • RAID 1, RAID 10 - In general servers utilized for streaming media require large amounts...
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See the controller user's guide for Optimal RAID Performance The PowerVault™ 22xS is capable of the SCSI bus. This ability can increase the performance of most configurations by allowing a multi channel RAID controller to increase the ... and RAID 50 configurations. Both the Adaptec and LSI based PERC controllers' support this feature, but a simple SCSI controller would not. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Additional configuration factors Hot Spares Hot Spare functionality provides extra security availability and redundancy by allowing multiple ...
See the controller user's guide for Optimal RAID Performance The PowerVault™ 22xS is capable of the SCSI bus. This ability can increase the performance of most configurations by allowing a multi channel RAID controller to increase the ... and RAID 50 configurations. Both the Adaptec and LSI based PERC controllers' support this feature, but a simple SCSI controller would not. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Additional configuration factors Hot Spares Hot Spare functionality provides extra security availability and redundancy by allowing multiple ...
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... a conversion kit to change from host server Configurable in Figure 3-1. Dell's Product Offering PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure Dell™ PowerVault 220xS systems are hot-pluggable and can be removed and replaced easily. PowerVault 220S/221S Storage Arrays Performance U320 SCSI speed dual channel PCI-Express PERC 4 U320 controller Capacity 4.2TB with 300GB...
... a conversion kit to change from host server Configurable in Figure 3-1. Dell's Product Offering PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure Dell™ PowerVault 220xS systems are hot-pluggable and can be removed and replaced easily. PowerVault 220S/221S Storage Arrays Performance U320 SCSI speed dual channel PCI-Express PERC 4 U320 controller Capacity 4.2TB with 300GB...
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...families. PERC 4e RAID controllers support the PCI-Express host interconnects for internal storage in HBA. The following PERC solutions support the PowerVault 220S and 221S External SCSI Storage solution: • Table 3-1: PERC Solution supported by PV22xS Maximum Speed 80 MB/s 160 MB/s 320 MB/s Card PERC...Throughput on this server) PERC 4/DC (PCI, dual channel U320 RAID add-in a server. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 (SCSI) host adapter with RAID control capabilities. LVD enables cables up to implement RAID in HBA) PERC 4e/DC (PCI-Express...
...families. PERC 4e RAID controllers support the PCI-Express host interconnects for internal storage in HBA. The following PERC solutions support the PowerVault 220S and 221S External SCSI Storage solution: • Table 3-1: PERC Solution supported by PV22xS Maximum Speed 80 MB/s 160 MB/s 320 MB/s Card PERC...Throughput on this server) PERC 4/DC (PCI, dual channel U320 RAID add-in a server. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 (SCSI) host adapter with RAID control capabilities. LVD enables cables up to implement RAID in HBA) PERC 4e/DC (PCI-Express...
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Server Support Dell PowerVault SCSI Solutions support all hardware direct from 3rd party vendors for customers' server and storage solutions. 1For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. SCSI solutions from Dell support both 10,000 RPM and 15,000 RPM spindle speeds and several...
Server Support Dell PowerVault SCSI Solutions support all hardware direct from 3rd party vendors for customers' server and storage solutions. 1For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. SCSI solutions from Dell support both 10,000 RPM and 15,000 RPM spindle speeds and several...