Getting Started Guide
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... storage enclosures for a total of 48 hard drives per controller port and 96 hard drives per server for a total of 192 drives. - Redundant path connectivity provides redundant data paths to each hard drive. Split mode configuration does not support redundant data paths. Redundant path configuration supports up to four daisy-chained storage enclosures for a total of 48 hard drives per controller and 92 hard drives per enclosure. - Technical Specifications Drives SAS hard drives Up to 12 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable hard drives (3.0 Gbps and 6.0 Gbps) Enclosure Management Modules...
... storage enclosures for a total of 48 hard drives per controller port and 96 hard drives per server for a total of 192 drives. - Redundant path connectivity provides redundant data paths to each hard drive. Split mode configuration does not support redundant data paths. Redundant path configuration supports up to four daisy-chained storage enclosures for a total of 48 hard drives per controller and 92 hard drives per enclosure. - Technical Specifications Drives SAS hard drives Up to 12 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable hard drives (3.0 Gbps and 6.0 Gbps) Enclosure Management Modules...
Getting Started Guide
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... SAS hard-drive connectors • Two power supply/cooling fan module connectors • Two sets of Independent Disks (RAID) Controller Host-based RAID support using PowerEdge™ RAID controller H800 Management RAID management using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator 6.2 or later. One 6-pin UART mini-DIN connector NOTE: For engineering use only LED Indicators Front panel Hard-drive carrier • One two-color LED indicator for system status • Two single-color LED indicators for power and split mode One single-color activity LED...
... SAS hard-drive connectors • Two power supply/cooling fan module connectors • Two sets of Independent Disks (RAID) Controller Host-based RAID support using PowerEdge™ RAID controller H800 Management RAID management using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator 6.2 or later. One 6-pin UART mini-DIN connector NOTE: For engineering use only LED Indicators Front panel Hard-drive carrier • One two-color LED indicator for system status • Two single-color LED indicators for power and split mode One single-color activity LED...
Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault Storage Enclosure
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...a controller card. Enclosure status LED 4. EMM status LED 14. Locating Your System Service Tag • Your system is rebooted. SAS port (Out) 12. For information about cabling your enclsoure, see the Rack Installation Instructions that came with your system. Enclosure Management Module 0 11. Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in two different servers. Power LED 3. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are controlled by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. In port link status LED 10. Hard-drive status...
...a controller card. Enclosure status LED 4. EMM status LED 14. Locating Your System Service Tag • Your system is rebooted. SAS port (Out) 12. For information about cabling your enclsoure, see the Rack Installation Instructions that came with your system. Enclosure Management Module 0 11. Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in two different servers. Power LED 3. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are controlled by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. In port link status LED 10. Hard-drive status...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... enable the alarm, you must change the default setting in warning range. • One EMM has failed. If this LED is off, it indicates that the DC output voltages are in Server Administrator. The alarm sounds every 10 seconds if: • One power supply has failed. • One cooling fan has failed. • One or more information, see the Server Administrator documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Power Indicator Codes...
... enable the alarm, you must change the default setting in warning range. • One EMM has failed. If this LED is off, it indicates that the DC output voltages are in Server Administrator. The alarm sounds every 10 seconds if: • One power supply has failed. • One cooling fan has failed. • One or more information, see the Server Administrator documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. Power Indicator Codes...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... technical specifications. • The OpenManage Server Administrator documentation provides information about configuring RAID. • Any media that ships with your rack solution describes how to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that no power or the AC input voltage is not within the server administrator. • The Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H700 and H800 User's Guide provides information about managing your storage solution using the storage management service...
... technical specifications. • The OpenManage Server Administrator documentation provides information about configuring RAID. • Any media that ships with your rack solution describes how to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that no power or the AC input voltage is not within the server administrator. • The Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H700 and H800 User's Guide provides information about managing your storage solution using the storage management service...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... device with a controller card. Getting Started Guide - Your enclosure can also be one host, for cabling diagrams of the total enclosure slot capacity. The enclosure can be connected in your host server. Table 2-1 lists the drives that the following are controlled by Operating Your Storage Enclosure 19 Rack Installation Instructions - Operating Your Storage Enclosure Before You Begin Before connecting your storage enclosure, ensure that are available: • Power cables • SAS cables • Rail kit • Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation...
... device with a controller card. Getting Started Guide - Your enclosure can also be one host, for cabling diagrams of the total enclosure slot capacity. The enclosure can be connected in your host server. Table 2-1 lists the drives that the following are controlled by Operating Your Storage Enclosure 19 Rack Installation Instructions - Operating Your Storage Enclosure Before You Begin Before connecting your storage enclosure, ensure that are available: • Power cables • SAS cables • Rail kit • Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... attached devices. 3 Connect the SAS cable(s) to the EMM SAS connector on the storage enclosure and to 11 NOTE: Clustering is not supported on the EMM and the host system. Push the cable into place. NOTE: The minimum version of the cable to release the cable from the connector on PowerVault MD1200 and PowerVault M1220 enclosures. Split-Mode Configuration Enclosure EMM 0 Dell PowerVault MD1200 Drives 6 to 11 Dell PowerVault MD1220 Drives 12 to 23 EMM 1 Drives 0 to 5 Drives 0 to the RAID controller...
... attached devices. 3 Connect the SAS cable(s) to the EMM SAS connector on the storage enclosure and to 11 NOTE: Clustering is not supported on the EMM and the host system. Push the cable into place. NOTE: The minimum version of the cable to release the cable from the connector on PowerVault MD1200 and PowerVault M1220 enclosures. Split-Mode Configuration Enclosure EMM 0 Dell PowerVault MD1200 Drives 6 to 11 Dell PowerVault MD1220 Drives 12 to 23 EMM 1 Drives 0 to 5 Drives 0 to the RAID controller...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... enclosures, virtual disks/RAID arrays, and logical devices and displays the information in both internal storage and externally attached storage. NOTE: Online configuration, enclosure status, and active event notification is recommended that you can: • create and manage RAID storage configurations • display storage information • customize event reporting • view logged events For more information, see the Server Administrator documentation at support.dell.com. 26 Operating Your Storage Enclosure Downloading Firmware You can be configured using the Dell Update...
... enclosures, virtual disks/RAID arrays, and logical devices and displays the information in both internal storage and externally attached storage. NOTE: Online configuration, enclosure status, and active event notification is recommended that you can: • create and manage RAID storage configurations • display storage information • customize event reporting • view logged events For more information, see the Server Administrator documentation at support.dell.com. 26 Operating Your Storage Enclosure Downloading Firmware You can be configured using the Dell Update...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... a hard drive, allow enough time for PowerVault MD1220. See Figure 3-2 for PowerVault MD1200 and Figure 3-3 for the formatting to format. CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your enclosure either supports up to 24 2.5-inch SAS hard drives or up to 12 3.5-inch SAS hard drives in cl 1.2.7.3 of hours to complete. High-capacity hard drives can take a number of IEC 60950-1:2005. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on your configuration...
... a hard drive, allow enough time for PowerVault MD1220. See Figure 3-2 for PowerVault MD1200 and Figure 3-3 for the formatting to format. CAUTION: Do not turn off or reboot your enclosure either supports up to 24 2.5-inch SAS hard drives or up to 12 3.5-inch SAS hard drives in cl 1.2.7.3 of hours to complete. High-capacity hard drives can take a number of IEC 60950-1:2005. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on your configuration...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Enclosure Management Module An enclosure with redundant enclosure management contains two enclosure management modules (EMM) and can be removed and installed without turning off the enclosure and host server. 2 Disconnect all the power cables connected to the enclosure. 3 Remove EMM 0. It is recommended that is being transferred. See "Removing an EMM" on page 37. 4 To remove the EMM blank, press down on page 39. An enclosure with non-redundant enclosure management consists of only one...
Enclosure Management Module An enclosure with redundant enclosure management contains two enclosure management modules (EMM) and can be removed and installed without turning off the enclosure and host server. 2 Disconnect all the power cables connected to the enclosure. 3 Remove EMM 0. It is recommended that is being transferred. See "Removing an EMM" on page 37. 4 To remove the EMM blank, press down on page 39. An enclosure with non-redundant enclosure management consists of only one...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... enclosure and the host server. Removing the Backplane 1 Turn off the enclosure and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 2 Disconnect all the power cables to the enclosure. 3 Remove the hard drives. The release pin clicks into place in their respective slots. See Figure 3-12. 3 Replace the hard drives in PowerVault MD1200. See "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 32. 4 Connect all the cables connected to the enclosure. 5 Turn on the enclosure. 2 Slide the control panel into the enclosure until: - See "Removing a Hard Drive...
... enclosure and the host server. Removing the Backplane 1 Turn off the enclosure and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 2 Disconnect all the power cables to the enclosure. 3 Remove the hard drives. The release pin clicks into place in their respective slots. See Figure 3-12. 3 Replace the hard drives in PowerVault MD1200. See "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 32. 4 Connect all the cables connected to the enclosure. 5 Turn on the enclosure. 2 Slide the control panel into the enclosure until: - See "Removing a Hard Drive...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... is not authorized by Dell is blinking amber (5 times per sequence): a Turn off the server. e Check the link status LED. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by your warranty. e Check the EMM status LED. d Turn on the storage enclosure and the server. b Reseat the cables on the server. Damage due to servicing that you turn off the host server before turning off the...
... is not authorized by Dell is blinking amber (5 times per sequence): a Turn off the server. e Check the link status LED. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by your warranty. e Check the EMM status LED. d Turn on the storage enclosure and the server. b Reseat the cables on the server. Damage due to servicing that you turn off the host server before turning off the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. See "Installing Enclosure Components" on page 27. • Hard drives • Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) • Power supply/cooling fan modules • Control panel • Backplane 3 Let the system dry thoroughly for each port that is connected to servicing that is not authorized by a certified service technician. Troubleshooting Enclosure Connections 1 Verify that the EMM port link status LED and the EMM status LED are attached...
... your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. See "Installing Enclosure Components" on page 27. • Hard drives • Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) • Power supply/cooling fan modules • Control panel • Backplane 3 Let the system dry thoroughly for each port that is connected to servicing that is not authorized by a certified service technician. Troubleshooting Enclosure Connections 1 Verify that the EMM port link status LED and the EMM status LED are attached...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Ensure that the following components are properly installed: • Hard drives • EMMs • Power supply/cooling fan modules • Control panel • Backplane 2 Ensure that all the cables are no damaged pins in the connectors. 3 Run diagnostics available in your warranty. If the test fails, see "Getting Help" on page 57. Damage...
Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 Ensure that the following components are properly installed: • Hard drives • EMMs • Power supply/cooling fan modules • Control panel • Backplane 2 Ensure that all the cables are no damaged pins in the connectors. 3 Run diagnostics available in your warranty. If the test fails, see "Getting Help" on page 57. Damage...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Configuration and Power Interface. backup - A module that includes power supplies and fans. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that is located. Your system contains an expansion bus that controls the transfer of data between the processor and memory or between the components of data or instructions for security or tracking purposes. Celsius. Centimeter(s). ACPI - The temperature of a program or data file. C - control panel - The primary organization for the serial ports...
... Configuration and Power Interface. backup - A module that includes power supplies and fans. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that is located. Your system contains an expansion bus that controls the transfer of data between the processor and memory or between the components of data or instructions for security or tracking purposes. Celsius. Centimeter(s). ACPI - The temperature of a program or data file. C - control panel - The primary organization for the serial ports...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... set of file storage. DVD - EMI - Electromagnetic interference. Embedded server management. Electrostatic discharge. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. ESD - expansion-card connector - The file system structure used primarily with a peripheral. diagnostics - DHCP - DNS - Dynamic random-access memory. Domain Name System. A high-speed network interface used by transferring data on the system board or riser board for your network server using a remote access controller. expansion card - See processor. Error checking...
... set of file storage. DVD - EMI - Electromagnetic interference. Embedded server management. Electrostatic discharge. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. ESD - expansion-card connector - The file system structure used primarily with a peripheral. diagnostics - DHCP - DNS - Dynamic random-access memory. Domain Name System. A high-speed network interface used by transferring data on the system board or riser board for your network server using a remote access controller. expansion card - See processor. Error checking...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... capabilities than standard ports. Simple Network Management Protocol. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. See RAM. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. service tag - Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to remotely monitor and manage workstations. Small computer system interface. sec - TCP/IP - SDRAM - system board - Symmetric multiprocessing. Super video graphics array. serial port - termination - An I /O devices. Secure digital flash memory card. A BIOS...
... capabilities than standard ports. Simple Network Management Protocol. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. See RAM. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. service tag - Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to remotely monitor and manage workstations. Small computer system interface. sec - TCP/IP - SDRAM - system board - Symmetric multiprocessing. Super video graphics array. serial port - termination - An I /O devices. Secure digital flash memory card. A BIOS...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... a specific graphics resolution, you may appear to the user as multiple virtual systems able to your system's video capabilities. U-DIMM - A port on the devices or by changing jumper or switch settings on a network hub or switch used to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. See memory key. Volt(s) direct current. TOE - An unregistered (unbuffered) DDR3 memory module. uplink port - A battery-powered unit that a program can be connected and...
... a specific graphics resolution, you may appear to the user as multiple virtual systems able to your system's video capabilities. U-DIMM - A port on the devices or by changing jumper or switch settings on a network hub or switch used to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. See memory key. Volt(s) direct current. TOE - An unregistered (unbuffered) DDR3 memory module. uplink port - A battery-powered unit that a program can be connected and...
Interoperability Guide
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Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1200 and PowerVault™ MD1220 Interoperability Guide This document provides information about the supported hardware and software versions for Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1200 and PowerVault™ MD1220 systems. NOTE: The versions specified in this document use the same format as a PowerVault MD1200 or PowerVault MD1220 system. Mixing of 96 3.5"disk drives on PowerVault MD1200 or 192 2.5"disk drives on PowerVault MD1220 using the dual‐ported PERC H800 controller. Dell PowerVault MD1120 and PowerVault MD1000 systems cannot coexist on...
Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1200 and PowerVault™ MD1220 Interoperability Guide This document provides information about the supported hardware and software versions for Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1200 and PowerVault™ MD1220 systems. NOTE: The versions specified in this document use the same format as a PowerVault MD1200 or PowerVault MD1220 system. Mixing of 96 3.5"disk drives on PowerVault MD1200 or 192 2.5"disk drives on PowerVault MD1220 using the dual‐ported PERC H800 controller. Dell PowerVault MD1120 and PowerVault MD1000 systems cannot coexist on...
Interoperability Guide
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Dell PowerVault MD1200 and PowerVault MD1220 Supported Host Controllers PERC ESG Controller Dell PERC H800 Adapter Dell MD32xx Supported Operating Systems If a PERC H800 is supported in a server then the PowerVault MD1200/1220 is supported on that platform. 2 ׀ PowerVault MD1200 and MD1220 Interoperability Guide Supported Host Controllers Table 3. To determine the latest supported operating system perform the following two steps: 1) Reference www.dell.com/perc to verify PERC H800 controller support within a platform. 2) Using the info from step one...
Dell PowerVault MD1200 and PowerVault MD1220 Supported Host Controllers PERC ESG Controller Dell PERC H800 Adapter Dell MD32xx Supported Operating Systems If a PERC H800 is supported in a server then the PowerVault MD1200/1220 is supported on that platform. 2 ׀ PowerVault MD1200 and MD1220 Interoperability Guide Supported Host Controllers Table 3. To determine the latest supported operating system perform the following two steps: 1) Reference www.dell.com/perc to verify PERC H800 controller support within a platform. 2) Using the info from step one...