Owner's Manual
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Preparing Host Servers to Recopy a Virtual Disk 172 Recopying the Virtual Disk 173 Removing Copy Pairs 174 13 Configuration: Premium Feature-Upgrading to High-Performance-Tier 175 14 Configuration: Device Mapper Multipath for Linux 177 Overview 177 Using DM Multipathing Devices 178 Prerequisite ... Host Server Reboot Best Practices . . . . 183 Important Information About Special Partitions . 183 Limitations and Known Issues 184 Troubleshooting 185 15 Management: Firmware Downloads . . . 187 Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages 187 Downloading Both RAID Controller and NVSRAM...
Preparing Host Servers to Recopy a Virtual Disk 172 Recopying the Virtual Disk 173 Removing Copy Pairs 174 13 Configuration: Premium Feature-Upgrading to High-Performance-Tier 175 14 Configuration: Device Mapper Multipath for Linux 177 Overview 177 Using DM Multipathing Devices 178 Prerequisite ... Host Server Reboot Best Practices . . . . 183 Important Information About Special Partitions . 183 Limitations and Known Issues 184 Troubleshooting 185 15 Management: Firmware Downloads . . . 187 Downloading RAID Controller and NVSRAM Packages 187 Downloading Both RAID Controller and NVSRAM...
Owner's Manual
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... storage array. • Run a script to perform batch management tasks on specific storage arrays. • Import the operating system theme settings into the MDSM. • Upgrade firmware on the local sub-network. • Manually add and remove hosts and storage arrays. • Locate the storage arrays. • Name or Rename discovered storage...
... storage array. • Run a script to perform batch management tasks on specific storage arrays. • Import the operating system theme settings into the MDSM. • Upgrade firmware on the local sub-network. • Manually add and remove hosts and storage arrays. • Locate the storage arrays. • Name or Rename discovered storage...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: Dell recommends that are using the AMW, go to the array can continue while you want to download an NVSRAM file with the firmware, select Transfer NVSRAM file with the current storage array configuration appear. NOTE: The RAID enclosure must contain at least ... RAID controller module without activating them, click Transfer files but don't activate them (activate later). 188 Management: Firmware Downloads By default, only the downloadable files that the firmware and NVSRAM be upgraded during a maintenance period when the array is not being used for I /O to step 9. NOTE: The ...
NOTE: Dell recommends that are using the AMW, go to the array can continue while you want to download an NVSRAM file with the firmware, select Transfer NVSRAM file with the current storage array configuration appear. NOTE: The RAID enclosure must contain at least ... RAID controller module without activating them, click Transfer files but don't activate them (activate later). 188 Management: Firmware Downloads By default, only the downloadable files that the firmware and NVSRAM be upgraded during a maintenance period when the array is not being used for I /O to step 9. NOTE: The ...
Owner's Manual
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...than one storage array in the Download area. Keep these actions: • Select Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 10 In the Storage array pane, select the storage array for which the file to close ... details of the selected storage arrays appear. NOTE: If you select more than one storage array. Click OK to upgrade the RAID controller module firmware or the NVSRAM. If you select the storage arrays with different RAID controller module types that you want to close the...
...than one storage array in the Download area. Keep these actions: • Select Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 10 In the Storage array pane, select the storage array for which the file to close ... details of the selected storage arrays appear. NOTE: If you select more than one storage array. Click OK to upgrade the RAID controller module firmware or the NVSRAM. If you select the storage arrays with different RAID controller module types that you want to close the...
Owner's Manual
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... Click OK. For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. The attributes indicate the version of the firmware file appear in the Select files area. To download only NVSRAM firmware: 1 To download the NVSRAM firmware from: • EMW-Go to step ...activate them (activate later) check box. The attributes indicate the version of the Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware window. The Confirm Download dialog appears. 18 Click Yes. Downloading Only NVSRAM Firmware You also can use the command line interface (CLI) to download and activate ...
... Click OK. For more information, see the PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager online help topics. The attributes indicate the version of the firmware file appear in the Select files area. To download only NVSRAM firmware: 1 To download the NVSRAM firmware from: • EMW-Go to step ...activate them (activate later) check box. The attributes indicate the version of the Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware window. The Confirm Download dialog appears. 18 Click Yes. Downloading Only NVSRAM Firmware You also can use the command line interface (CLI) to download and activate ...
Owner's Manual
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.... The Details pane shows the details of these actions: • Select Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 2 Select Advanced Maintenance Download RAID Controller Module NVSRAM or Select.... Click OK to close it , and choose a compatible NVSRAM file. 6 Click Yes in the NVSRAM File information area. The Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware window appears. Click OK to close it , and select a compatible file. 3 To locate the directory in which you select ...
.... The Details pane shows the details of these actions: • Select Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. • Select the Setup tab, and click Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 2 Select Advanced Maintenance Download RAID Controller Module NVSRAM or Select.... Click OK to close it , and choose a compatible NVSRAM file. 6 Click Yes in the NVSRAM File information area. The Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware window appears. Click OK to close it , and select a compatible file. 3 To locate the directory in which you select ...
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... Click OK. The attributes indicate the version of the Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware window. Physical disk firmware stores information about the system configuration on an area of firmware. The disk array controller (DAC) uses this type of the physical 192 Management: Firmware Downloads The current firmware version and the NVSRAM version of the selected storage...
... Click OK. The attributes indicate the version of the Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware window. Physical disk firmware stores information about the system configuration on an area of firmware. The disk array controller (DAC) uses this type of the physical 192 Management: Firmware Downloads The current firmware version and the NVSRAM version of the selected storage...
Owner's Manual
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... and running. A RAID controller module-determined limit exists to the storage array succeeds, the storage array becomes responsive. If a firmware upgrade was performed, the EMW on and operational and that the host adapters have recently replaced or added the RAID controller module, restart... cables and switches or hubs to make the appropriate host modifications, check with other administrators to see if a firmware upgrade was unresponsive and a subsequent try to connect to the number of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software...
... and running. A RAID controller module-determined limit exists to the storage array succeeds, the storage array becomes responsive. If a firmware upgrade was performed, the EMW on and operational and that the host adapters have recently replaced or added the RAID controller module, restart... cables and switches or hubs to make the appropriate host modifications, check with other administrators to see if a firmware upgrade was unresponsive and a subsequent try to connect to the number of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software...
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...upgraded, the MDSM might exist with the new version of TCP/IP connections made , the controller stops responding. This problem corrects itself because the MDSM tries to see if management operations are taking place together establish the number of the controller firmware.... The type of management operations being done and the number of management sessions taking place on the server or management station that communicates with the MD3200i... Software If this problem exists, see the Dell support website at support.dell.com. The SMagent software automatically starts after ...
...upgraded, the MDSM might exist with the new version of TCP/IP connections made , the controller stops responding. This problem corrects itself because the MDSM tries to see if management operations are taking place together establish the number of the controller firmware.... The type of management operations being done and the number of management sessions taking place on the server or management station that communicates with the MD3200i... Software If this problem exists, see the Dell support website at support.dell.com. The SMagent software automatically starts after ...
Deployment Guide
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... attached to the PERC H800 controller, upgrade the expansion enclosure firmware to the latest version available at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com. Expanding With Previously Configured PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Use this procedure if your PowerVault MD3200i Series storage array by adding PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures.
... attached to the PERC H800 controller, upgrade the expansion enclosure firmware to the latest version available at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com. Expanding With Previously Configured PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Use this procedure if your PowerVault MD3200i Series storage array by adding PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosures.
Deployment Guide
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...systems attached to the storage array. 6 Turn on attached units: a Turn on any attached host systems. 7 After the PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosure is ready. After the expansion enclosures are blinking amber, there is an error that can be viewed using...dell.com. b Turn off the system. a Install the software and driver package included on page 25. For information about installing the software, see "Software Installation" on the PowerVault MD3200i Series resource media. In the Enterprise Management Window (EMW), Click Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware....
...systems attached to the storage array. 6 Turn on attached units: a Turn on any attached host systems. 7 After the PowerVault MD1200 Series expansion enclosure is ready. After the expansion enclosures are blinking amber, there is an error that can be viewed using...dell.com. b Turn off the system. a Install the software and driver package included on page 25. For information about installing the software, see "Software Installation" on the PowerVault MD3200i Series resource media. In the Enterprise Management Window (EMW), Click Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware....
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... array. 4 Turn on attached units: a Turn on support.dell.com. Expanding With New PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Perform the following steps to attach new PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures to a PowerVault MD3200i Series storage array: 1 Before adding the expansion enclosure(s), ensure that...to the latest versions available on the expansion enclosure(s). From the Enterprise Management Window (EMW), Click Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 2 Stop I/O and turn off affected host systems attached to the storage array. b Turn off any attached ...
... array. 4 Turn on attached units: a Turn on support.dell.com. Expanding With New PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures Perform the following steps to attach new PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures to a PowerVault MD3200i Series storage array: 1 Before adding the expansion enclosure(s), ensure that...to the latest versions available on the expansion enclosure(s). From the Enterprise Management Window (EMW), Click Tools Upgrade RAID Controller Module Firmware. 2 Stop I/O and turn off affected host systems attached to the storage array. b Turn off any attached ...
Support Matrix
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... NVSRAM levels: From a management station, connect to gather support information before performing any firmware upgrade. Adapter Name Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA Supported iSCSI Software Initiators Operating System Windows 2003 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 SP2 Red ...) Adapters Standard Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters are supported. Select the Support tab. Software Controller Firmware Controller NVSRAM Version 07.75.14.60 N26X0-770890-009 for MD3200 and MD3200i Series N26X0-770890-909 for MD3600i Series Notes Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters Please see the Downloads section...
... NVSRAM levels: From a management station, connect to gather support information before performing any firmware upgrade. Adapter Name Dell 6Gbps SAS HBA Supported iSCSI Software Initiators Operating System Windows 2003 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 R2 SP2 Windows 2008 SP2 Red ...) Adapters Standard Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters are supported. Select the Support tab. Software Controller Firmware Controller NVSRAM Version 07.75.14.60 N26X0-770890-009 for MD3200 and MD3200i Series N26X0-770890-909 for MD3600i Series Notes Supported SAS Host Bus Adapters Please see the Downloads section...