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... state. Probe 1 represents the temperature sensor on the midplane. For more information about troubleshooting a SAS/SATA drive, see the Dell PowerVault MD1000 Storage Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: The power supplies do not have a temperature sensor that is not detected rather than reseating the drive. Additional Information for airflow obstruction. •...
... state. Probe 1 represents the temperature sensor on the midplane. For more information about troubleshooting a SAS/SATA drive, see the Dell PowerVault MD1000 Storage Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: The power supplies do not have a temperature sensor that is not detected rather than reseating the drive. Additional Information for airflow obstruction. •...
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... EMMs are Installed 16 EMM Thermal Shutdown 17 Power Supply and Cooling Fan Features 17 Enclosure Alarms 18 2 Operating Your Storage Enclosure Before You Begin 19 Cabling Your Enclosure for Unified or Split Mode 19 Connecting the Enclosure 20 Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure 21 Changing Your Enclosure's Operating Mode...
... EMMs are Installed 16 EMM Thermal Shutdown 17 Power Supply and Cooling Fan Features 17 Enclosure Alarms 18 2 Operating Your Storage Enclosure Before You Begin 19 Cabling Your Enclosure for Unified or Split Mode 19 Connecting the Enclosure 20 Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure 21 Changing Your Enclosure's Operating Mode...
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... Bay 36 Installing and Removing an EMM Module Cover 36 Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 36 Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 37 Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 38 Removing and Installing the Control Panel 38 Removing the Control... 43 Troubleshooting External Connections 45 Troubleshooting a Wet Enclosure 45 Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure 46 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 46 Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Problems 47 Troubleshooting a Fan 48 Troubleshooting SAS and SATA Drives 48 Troubleshooting Enclosure Connections 49 4 ...
... Bay 36 Installing and Removing an EMM Module Cover 36 Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 36 Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 37 Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 38 Removing and Installing the Control Panel 38 Removing the Control... 43 Troubleshooting External Connections 45 Troubleshooting a Wet Enclosure 45 Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure 46 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 46 Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Problems 47 Troubleshooting a Fan 48 Troubleshooting SAS and SATA Drives 48 Troubleshooting Enclosure Connections 49 4 ...
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...) Condition When lit, indicates the enclosure is in fault state. 8 About Your System When lit, at least one power supply is supplying power to limit access. LEDs on the bezel. Indicators on the Enclosure Bezel An optional locking bezel can be installed on the front of ...the enclosure to the enclosure. 3 Enclosure status (blue/amber) Steady amber: Power is on and enclosure is in reset state Steady blue: Power is on and enclosure...
...) Condition When lit, indicates the enclosure is in fault state. 8 About Your System When lit, at least one power supply is supplying power to limit access. LEDs on the bezel. Indicators on the Enclosure Bezel An optional locking bezel can be installed on the front of ...the enclosure to the enclosure. 3 Enclosure status (blue/amber) Steady amber: Power is on and enclosure is in reset state Steady blue: Power is on and enclosure...
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.... NOTE: This switch must be set prior to the enclosure. Front-Panel Components (continued) Component Icon Condition Power LED (green) When lit, at least one power supply is in unified mode. When set in its uppermost position at power on , the enclosure is configured in unified mode; when set in its lowermost position at...
.... NOTE: This switch must be set prior to the enclosure. Front-Panel Components (continued) Component Icon Condition Power LED (green) When lit, at least one power supply is in unified mode. When set in its uppermost position at power on , the enclosure is configured in unified mode; when set in its lowermost position at...
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... milliseconds Drive is being identified or is installed, it must be installed; For more information, see "Power Supply and Cooling Fan Features." The enclosure requires at least one power supply/cooling fan module. However, the enclosure can run temporarily on one EMM to be installed. About Your...in the primary (left, as seen from rear of a fully populated enclosure containing both enclosure management modules (EMMs) and two power supply/cooling fan modules. Drive Carrier Status LEDs LED Description Off Slot empty, drive not yet discovered by user request or other nonfailure ...
... milliseconds Drive is being identified or is installed, it must be installed; For more information, see "Power Supply and Cooling Fan Features." The enclosure requires at least one power supply/cooling fan module. However, the enclosure can run temporarily on one EMM to be installed. About Your...in the primary (left, as seen from rear of a fully populated enclosure containing both enclosure management modules (EMMs) and two power supply/cooling fan modules. Drive Carrier Status LEDs LED Description Off Slot empty, drive not yet discovered by user request or other nonfailure ...
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...EMM provides data path and enclosure management functions for your enclosure, including: • Monitoring and controlling enclosure environment elements (temperature, fans, power supplies, and enclosure LEDs) • Controlling access to the drives • Communicating enclosure attributes and states to the enclosure via the enclosure... midplane (see "Installing an EMM Module Cover in Figure 1-5 and include: • Debug port (Dell use only) • SAS port connector (In) • SAS port connector (Out) • Three LEDs (In Port Link, Out...
...EMM provides data path and enclosure management functions for your enclosure, including: • Monitoring and controlling enclosure environment elements (temperature, fans, power supplies, and enclosure LEDs) • Controlling access to the drives • Communicating enclosure attributes and states to the enclosure via the enclosure... midplane (see "Installing an EMM Module Cover in Figure 1-5 and include: • Debug port (Dell use only) • SAS port connector (In) • SAS port connector (Out) • Three LEDs (In Port Link, Out...
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... triggers another in reset. In the event of a peer EMM failure, the surviving EMM activates the amber status LED of the audible alarm, enclosure LEDs, power supplies, and fans. The surviving EMM then takes over the responsibility of enclosure management, which includes monitoring and control of the failed EMM and holds it...
... triggers another in reset. In the event of a peer EMM failure, the surviving EMM activates the amber status LED of the audible alarm, enclosure LEDs, power supplies, and fans. The surviving EMM then takes over the responsibility of enclosure management, which includes monitoring and control of the failed EMM and holds it...
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... however, the enclosure will be installed to avoid overheating. Figure 1-8 shows the power supply/cooling fan module features and LED indicators. CAUTION: A power supply/cooling fan module can be removed from Server Administrator. The enclosure requires at least ...Power Supply and Cooling Fan Module LED Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 1 DC power LED 3 2 Power supply/cooling fan fault 4 LED AC power LED cooling fans (2) 6 5 AC power connector 6 on removing and replacing the modules, see "Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module." A power supply...
... however, the enclosure will be installed to avoid overheating. Figure 1-8 shows the power supply/cooling fan module features and LED indicators. CAUTION: A power supply/cooling fan module can be removed from Server Administrator. The enclosure requires at least ...Power Supply and Cooling Fan Module LED Features and Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 1 DC power LED 3 2 Power supply/cooling fan fault 4 LED AC power LED cooling fans (2) 6 5 AC power connector 6 on removing and replacing the modules, see "Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module." A power supply...
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...Critical and Noncritical Events Critical Events Two or more information, see Server Administrator Storage Management Service documentation. Noncritical Events One power supply has failed. Off: No fault condition is disabled by default. One EMM has failed. NOTE: It is within specifications...conditions listed in Table 1-6 occur. Off: No power, or voltages not within specifications. Table 1-6. Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module LED Indicators LED type DC power LED color Green Power Amber supply/cooling fan fault AC power Green LED Icon Function On: DC output voltages are...
...Critical and Noncritical Events Critical Events Two or more information, see Server Administrator Storage Management Service documentation. Noncritical Events One power supply has failed. Off: No fault condition is disabled by default. One EMM has failed. NOTE: It is within specifications...conditions listed in Table 1-6 occur. Off: No power, or voltages not within specifications. Table 1-6. Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module LED Indicators LED type DC power LED color Green Power Amber supply/cooling fan fault AC power Green LED Icon Function On: DC output voltages are...
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... are illuminated, see Figure 1-8). 7 Turn on power to 45 3.5" SAS physical disks. Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure You can expand an MD3000 enclosure with... a PERC 5/E system. As described in a direct-attach solution with either unified or split mode (see Figure 1-7 for switch positions). 5 Connect power to two MD1000 expansion enclosures. Operating Your Storage Enclosure 21 Figure 2-1. NOTICE: To safeguard your enclosure behind an MD3000 enclosure to a protected power supply...
... are illuminated, see Figure 1-8). 7 Turn on power to 45 3.5" SAS physical disks. Using Your Enclosure to Expand a Dell PowerVault MD3000 Enclosure You can expand an MD3000 enclosure with... a PERC 5/E system. As described in a direct-attach solution with either unified or split mode (see Figure 1-7 for switch positions). 5 Connect power to two MD1000 expansion enclosures. Operating Your Storage Enclosure 21 Figure 2-1. NOTICE: To safeguard your enclosure behind an MD3000 enclosure to a protected power supply...
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... the enclosure by turning on both power supply/cooling fan modules. 8 Power on the server. 9 Re-create any virtual disks within the enclosure, if necessary. 24 Operating Your Storage Enclosure 6 Turn off the MD3000 enclosure. 7 Connect the MD1000 expansion enclosure(s) to the MD3000 enclosure, as shown in the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix (available from unified mode...
... the enclosure by turning on both power supply/cooling fan modules. 8 Power on the server. 9 Re-create any virtual disks within the enclosure, if necessary. 24 Operating Your Storage Enclosure 6 Turn off the MD3000 enclosure. 7 Connect the MD1000 expansion enclosure(s) to the MD3000 enclosure, as shown in the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix (available from unified mode...
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... to step 3. 2 Turn the key to the left to install the following components: • Front bezel (optional) • Drives and drive carriers • EMMs • Power supplies • Control panel • Enclosure midplane Recommended Tools The procedures in this section. Installing Enclosure Components 29 3 Installing Enclosure Components This section explains how to...
... to step 3. 2 Turn the key to the left to install the following components: • Front bezel (optional) • Drives and drive carriers • EMMs • Power supplies • Control panel • Enclosure midplane Recommended Tools The procedures in this section. Installing Enclosure Components 29 3 Installing Enclosure Components This section explains how to...
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... bay. Beyond that time, the enclosure may automatically shut down to ensure proper airflow. NOTICE: A single power supply/cooling module can operate temporarily with only one functional power supply, both cooling modules (with the edges of the EMM bay (see Figure 3-6). 2 Push the module cover... Enclosure Components Figure 3-6. Removing and Installing an EMM Module Cover Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module Your enclosure supports two separate modules containing an integrated power supply and two cooling fans. Installing an EMM Module Cover in an Empty Bay If your...
... bay. Beyond that time, the enclosure may automatically shut down to ensure proper airflow. NOTICE: A single power supply/cooling module can operate temporarily with only one functional power supply, both cooling modules (with the edges of the EMM bay (see Figure 3-6). 2 Push the module cover... Enclosure Components Figure 3-6. Removing and Installing an EMM Module Cover Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module Your enclosure supports two separate modules containing an integrated power supply and two cooling fans. Installing an EMM Module Cover in an Empty Bay If your...
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... carry the module. Replacing the Power Supply 4 3 1 2 1 power supply 2 captive screws (2) 3 handle 4 on /off switch CAUTION: The power supply/cooling fan modules are hot-pluggable. NOTICE: The power-supply handle is powered on the power supply and carefully pull the module out of pulling the module from the bay. Figure 3-7. Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module NOTICE: Power supply/cooling fan modules are heavy. Do...
... carry the module. Replacing the Power Supply 4 3 1 2 1 power supply 2 captive screws (2) 3 handle 4 on /off switch CAUTION: The power supply/cooling fan modules are hot-pluggable. NOTICE: The power-supply handle is powered on the power supply and carefully pull the module out of pulling the module from the bay. Figure 3-7. Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module NOTICE: Power supply/cooling fan modules are heavy. Do...
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... turn on the on/off switch. 3 Tighten the two captive screws to secure the new power supply/cooling fan module in the backplane connector. Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 1 Carefully slide the new power supply/cooling fan module approximately two-thirds of the way into the empty bay. 2 Gently push the module all ...the way to the back of the bay until you remove it is firmly seated in the bay. 4 Connect the AC power cable to the new power supply and to an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the on/off switch on the front of the enclosure panel and pull the enclosure ...
... turn on the on/off switch. 3 Tighten the two captive screws to secure the new power supply/cooling fan module in the backplane connector. Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 1 Carefully slide the new power supply/cooling fan module approximately two-thirds of the way into the empty bay. 2 Gently push the module all ...the way to the back of the bay until you remove it is firmly seated in the bay. 4 Connect the AC power cable to the new power supply and to an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the on/off switch on the front of the enclosure panel and pull the enclosure ...
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Removing and Replacing the EMM/Power Supply Cage 2 1 Phillips screws (4) 42 Installing Enclosure Components 1 2 EMM/power supply cage The enclosure midplane contains the connectors for the drives, EMMs, control panel, and power supply/cooling modules. 1 Complete the "Removing the Control Panel" steps as..."Removing and Installing an EMM.") 3 Remove both power supply/cooling modules from the enclosure. (See "Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module.") 4 Remove the four Phillips screws holding the EMM/power supply cage in the enclosure (see your Product Information Guide...
Removing and Replacing the EMM/Power Supply Cage 2 1 Phillips screws (4) 42 Installing Enclosure Components 1 2 EMM/power supply cage The enclosure midplane contains the connectors for the drives, EMMs, control panel, and power supply/cooling modules. 1 Complete the "Removing the Control Panel" steps as..."Removing and Installing an EMM.") 3 Remove both power supply/cooling modules from the enclosure. (See "Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module.") 4 Remove the four Phillips screws holding the EMM/power supply cage in the enclosure (see your Product Information Guide...
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5 Slide the EMM/power supply cage out of the enclosure and place it aside. 6 Reaching into the enclosure chassis from the back, carefully disconnect the midplane from the control panel and lift it out of the enclosure. (See Figure 3-10.) 7 To re-install the midplane, reverse the previous steps. Figure 3-10. Removing and Installing the Midplane 1 1 midplane Installing Enclosure Components 43
5 Slide the EMM/power supply cage out of the enclosure and place it aside. 6 Reaching into the enclosure chassis from the back, carefully disconnect the midplane from the control panel and lift it out of the enclosure. (See Figure 3-10.) 7 To re-install the midplane, reverse the previous steps. Figure 3-10. Removing and Installing the Midplane 1 1 midplane Installing Enclosure Components 43
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...fail, see "Getting Help." Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure Problem • Enclosure was dropped or damaged. See "Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module." 5 Remove the enclosure midplane. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for at least 24 ...that the following components are properly installed: • All drives (both in their carriers and connected to the enclosure midplane) • Power supply/cooling fan modules • EMMs • Enclosure midplane 2 Ensure that all cables are properly connected and that there are lit. 46 ...
...fail, see "Getting Help." Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure Problem • Enclosure was dropped or damaged. See "Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module." 5 Remove the enclosure midplane. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for at least 24 ...that the following components are properly installed: • All drives (both in their carriers and connected to the enclosure midplane) • Power supply/cooling fan modules • EMMs • Enclosure midplane 2 Ensure that all cables are properly connected and that there are lit. 46 ...
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... • External airflow is obstructed. • A power supply/cooling fan module has failed. If the AC Power LED is not lit, troubleshoot the power cord and power source into which the power supply is turned on a single functioning power supply; Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Problems Problem • Systems management... enclosure will overheat and may cause an automatic thermal shutdown. 3 Ensure that none of drives. Action Ensure that the power supply is properly installed by removing and re-installing it is working inside the enclosure. If the problem persists, go to ensure...
... • External airflow is obstructed. • A power supply/cooling fan module has failed. If the AC Power LED is not lit, troubleshoot the power cord and power source into which the power supply is turned on a single functioning power supply; Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling Problems Problem • Systems management... enclosure will overheat and may cause an automatic thermal shutdown. 3 Ensure that none of drives. Action Ensure that the power supply is properly installed by removing and re-installing it is working inside the enclosure. If the problem persists, go to ensure...