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...FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865bk0TOC.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 ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 3) for Intel EM64T Update Procedure 11 Important Information 12 Updating the Storage System in Joined Bus or Cluster Mode 12 Updating the Storage System in Split-Bus Mode 13 Using Earlier Versions of Array Manager 13 Updating the...
...FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865bk0TOC.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 ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 3) for Intel EM64T Update Procedure 11 Important Information 12 Updating the Storage System in Joined Bus or Cluster Mode 12 Updating the Storage System in Split-Bus Mode 13 Using Earlier Versions of Array Manager 13 Updating the...
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... download and the tool required to apply the update to manually install firmware updates. The firmware update procedures are running in 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 supported operating system environments...
... download and the tool required to apply the update to manually install firmware updates. The firmware update procedures are running in 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 supported operating system environments...
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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...cluster. 2 On node 1, update the EMM firmware in the attached storage system using the procedure found later in this document that applies to your host configuration. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware...
...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...cluster. 2 On node 1, update the EMM firmware in the attached storage system using the procedure found later in this document that applies to your host configuration. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware...
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... • Windows Server 2003 • Novell NetWare (all Dell-supported versions) To update the firmware on your screen. PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - If the storage system does not appear in step 4. 10 Double-click the .bin file and follow the directions on your PowerVault 22xS storage system using Array Manager: NOTE: In the following...
... • Windows Server 2003 • Novell NetWare (all Dell-supported versions) To update the firmware on your screen. PRELIMINARY 10/26/04 - If the storage system does not appear in step 4. 10 Double-click the .bin file and follow the directions on your PowerVault 22xS storage system using Array Manager: NOTE: In the following...
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... the DUP package file (PV220s-221s-FRMW-Rxxxxx.bin, where Rxxxxx indicates the release) from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and place it into the directory you created in step 3. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure Use the following procedure updates the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to...
... the DUP package file (PV220s-221s-FRMW-Rxxxxx.bin, where Rxxxxx indicates the release) from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and place it into the directory you created in step 3. Red Hat Enterprise Linux Update Procedure Use the following procedure updates the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to...
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... to the directory. Included in the extracted files are available for the following procedure to update the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is not available. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - When the update completes, a message appears indicating that extract the necessary update and utility files you created in... the command line: sh ./PV220s-221s-FRMW-Rxxxxx.bin -q where -q forces the command to run without user intervention. 6 Press to update your local file system. 4 Download the self-extracting pv2xxAxx.exe firmware update file from support.dell.com and copy it into the ...
... to the directory. Included in the extracted files are available for the following procedure to update the firmware on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is not available. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - When the update completes, a message appears indicating that extract the necessary update and utility files you created in... the command line: sh ./PV220s-221s-FRMW-Rxxxxx.bin -q where -q forces the command to run without user intervention. 6 Press to update your local file system. 4 Download the self-extracting pv2xxAxx.exe firmware update file from support.dell.com and copy it into the ...
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... 2 Log in to your system as root or su -user (superuser). 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to a host system that is the version) DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To create the directory, open a command prompt and type: mkdir -p /usr/local/pv22xA 4 ...and then press : cd /usr/local/pv22xA 5 Download the following example: pv2xx -a -f -s where -a points to all I /O activity to the storage system. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Itanium Version) Update Procedure Use the following procedure to update the firmware on your system configuration. 8 Type the .exe ...
... 2 Log in to your system as root or su -user (superuser). 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is attached to a host system that is the version) DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To create the directory, open a command prompt and type: mkdir -p /usr/local/pv22xA 4 ...and then press : cd /usr/local/pv22xA 5 Download the following example: pv2xx -a -f -s where -a points to all I /O activity to the storage system. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Itanium Version) Update Procedure Use the following procedure to update the firmware on your system configuration. 8 Type the .exe ...
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...the directory created in to your local Linux file system for Intel EM64T Update Procedure Use the following and then press : cd /usr/local/pv22xL DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To create the directory, open a command prompt and type: mkdir -p /usr/local/pv22xL 4 Change to update the firmware. FILE...\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 6 Uncompress the two downloaded files, as root or su -user (superuser). 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is running Red Hat Linux versions 7.x, 8.x, or 9, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 3) for the extracted .exe file.
...the directory created in to your local Linux file system for Intel EM64T Update Procedure Use the following and then press : cd /usr/local/pv22xL DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To create the directory, open a command prompt and type: mkdir -p /usr/local/pv22xL 4 Change to update the firmware. FILE...\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 6 Uncompress the two downloaded files, as root or su -user (superuser). 3 Create a directory on a PowerVault 22xS storage system that is running Red Hat Linux versions 7.x, 8.x, or 9, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Version 3) for the extracted .exe file.
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... prompt, type the following and then press : ./pv22xL -x -d Where is downloaded to the storage system. FOR PROOF ONLY 12 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 5 Download the pv22xLxx.gz utility... file from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save the utility to the directory you wish to update. Important Information Updating the Storage System in Joined Bus or Cluster Mode When the split-bus ...
... prompt, type the following and then press : ./pv22xL -x -d Where is downloaded to the storage system. FOR PROOF ONLY 12 Updating the Enclosure Management Module Firmware www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: S:\systems\Zappa\Ts\EMM Firmware_N8865\N8865eb0.fm 5 Download the pv22xLxx.gz utility... file from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save the utility to the directory you wish to update. Important Information Updating the Storage System in Joined Bus or Cluster Mode When the split-bus ...
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... speed after you are upgrading the firmware using Array Manager version 3.1.1 or earlier and the storage system is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. Alternately, you can contact Dell Support to replace your host system, you can only be updated from the host system that... verify the firmware update, stop and then restart the Disk Management Service. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - 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...
... speed after you are upgrading the firmware using Array Manager version 3.1.1 or earlier and the storage system is corrected by restarting the PowerVault storage system. Alternately, you can contact Dell Support to replace your host system, you can only be updated from the host system that... verify the firmware update, stop and then restart the Disk Management Service. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - 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...
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems - A system with an Ultra 320 EMM, you ...System Information Guide that are "warm-pluggable" and can be removed and installed without shutting down the storage system, provided all of one EMM and one Ultra 160 EMM with nonredundant enclosure management consists of ...storage system while you must replace the other Ultra 160 EMM. In redundant EMM systems, replace both Ultra 160 EMMs with your host server before performing any of Array Manager and the firmware, see the Dell Support website at support.dell...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ PowerVault™ 22xS Systems - A system with an Ultra 320 EMM, you ...System Information Guide that are "warm-pluggable" and can be removed and installed without shutting down the storage system, provided all of one EMM and one Ultra 160 EMM with nonredundant enclosure management consists of ...storage system while you must replace the other Ultra 160 EMM. In redundant EMM systems, replace both Ultra 160 EMMs with your host server before performing any of Array Manager and the firmware, see the Dell Support website at support.dell...
Upgrading to Ultra 320 EMMs
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...illuminates and, if enabled, an alarm might beep until the module is optional if I/O activity to the storage system has ceased. 2 Remove the host server-to-storage system cable from the module slot. This step is replaced. For removal instructions, see Figure 1). 4 Grasp... the handle of the module and pull it . Figure 1. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to the storage system in the System Information Guide that shipped with your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 3 Using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver...
...illuminates and, if enabled, an alarm might beep until the module is optional if I/O activity to the storage system has ceased. 2 Remove the host server-to-storage system cable from the module slot. This step is replaced. For removal instructions, see Figure 1). 4 Grasp... the handle of the module and pull it . Figure 1. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Turn off power to the storage system in the System Information Guide that shipped with your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. 3 Using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver...
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... (see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Reproduction 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. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. Printed in trademarks and trade names other than...
... (see the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Reproduction 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. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. Printed in trademarks and trade names other than...
Rack Installation Guide
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... the rack, extend to the height and weight of the rack, it is your server, storage system, or appliance from potential damage. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties in a non-Dell rack cabinet evaluated for suitability by any safety agencies. If you install the kit in the ...rack. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before installing components in any server, storage system, or appliance,...
... the rack, extend to the height and weight of the rack, it is your server, storage system, or appliance from potential damage. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties in a non-Dell rack cabinet evaluated for suitability by any safety agencies. If you install the kit in the ...rack. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before installing components in any server, storage system, or appliance,...
Rack-to-Tower Conversion Guide
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...a free-standing unit and as to various peripherals or supporting hardware. Servers, storage systems, and appliances are considered to be very heavy when fully loaded. WARNING: Installing Dell system components in a Dell rack without the front and side stabilizers installed could cause the rack to tip...-to-tower conversion kit 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. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties in connection with such combinations. • Do not...
...a free-standing unit and as to various peripherals or supporting hardware. Servers, storage systems, and appliances are considered to be very heavy when fully loaded. WARNING: Installing Dell system components in a Dell rack without the front and side stabilizers installed could cause the rack to tip...-to-tower conversion kit 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. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties in connection with such combinations. • Do not...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... or their products. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. 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 the marks and names of...
... or their products. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. 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 the marks and names of...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... ...39 7. B: GLOSSARY ...42 9. C: ABOUT THE DELL SCSI STORAGE SOLUTION TEAM 43 Authors ...43 10. 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. PowerEdge™ RAID...Cluster Topology ...21 PV22xS - APPENDIX - APPENDIX - D: REVISION HISTORY...44 PAGE 2 11/17/2005 APPENDIX - DELL'S PRODUCT OFFERING...14 PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure 14 PERC - APPENDIX - SCSI HOST BUS ADAPTERS / SCSI RAID...29 RAID: Hardware Vs Software ...29...
... ...39 7. B: GLOSSARY ...42 9. C: ABOUT THE DELL SCSI STORAGE SOLUTION TEAM 43 Authors ...43 10. 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. PowerEdge™ RAID...Cluster Topology ...21 PV22xS - APPENDIX - APPENDIX - D: REVISION HISTORY...44 PAGE 2 11/17/2005 APPENDIX - DELL'S PRODUCT OFFERING...14 PowerVault™ 220S & 221S Storage Enclosure 14 PERC - APPENDIX - SCSI HOST BUS ADAPTERS / SCSI RAID...29 RAID: Hardware Vs Software ...29...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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... to functional, as well as for the application, which would address all the applications is essential for Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions 1. Data Throughput/Available Bandwidth o I/Os per second (IOPS) • Data Protection - This...storage components that storage. PowerVault™ Direct Attached Storage PV22xS family • Interconnect Technology - An optimum storage solution would complete a storage solution. PAGE 3 11/17/2005 Storage solution provides reliable access to help define an optimum storage solution. Key storage components which impact a storage...
... to functional, as well as for the application, which would address all the applications is essential for Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions 1. Data Throughput/Available Bandwidth o I/Os per second (IOPS) • Data Protection - This...storage components that storage. PowerVault™ Direct Attached Storage PV22xS family • Interconnect Technology - An optimum storage solution would complete a storage solution. PAGE 3 11/17/2005 Storage solution provides reliable access to help define an optimum storage solution. Key storage components which impact a storage...
Optimizing Dell SCSI Solutions
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...are outside the scope of this document. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Understanding each of the storage applications and management functions is beyond the scope of storage space required by the type of application that will be for that will... the expected number of PAGE 4 11/17/2005 This characteristic is important for Dell's Direct Attached Storage (DAS) products. In this document. PCI-e. Parallel SCSI (SPI-4), PCI vs. All storage applications referred to herein are treated independent of the solution to read and write...
...are outside the scope of this document. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 Understanding each of the storage applications and management functions is beyond the scope of storage space required by the type of application that will be for that will... the expected number of PAGE 4 11/17/2005 This characteristic is important for Dell's Direct Attached Storage (DAS) products. In this document. PCI-e. Parallel SCSI (SPI-4), PCI vs. All storage applications referred to herein are treated independent of the solution to read and write...
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... 5 11/17/2005 RAID 1 A RAID 1 solution, while not ideal for small workgroup servers or servers with low storage capacity and growth requirements. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 the server/storage solution and will determine what RAID configuration will be utilized in situations where the maximum availability, redundancy and...
... 5 11/17/2005 RAID 1 A RAID 1 solution, while not ideal for small workgroup servers or servers with low storage capacity and growth requirements. A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR OPTIMIZING DELL™ SCSI SOLUTIONS VER A02 the server/storage solution and will determine what RAID configuration will be utilized in situations where the maximum availability, redundancy and...