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... power supply. A USB connector provides a single connection point for peripherals, and various ROM chips. Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by changing jumper or switch settings on each processor has equal access to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. U-DIMM - uplink port - The amount of your system's hardware and customize the system's operation...
... power supply. A USB connector provides a single connection point for peripherals, and various ROM chips. Disk striping writes data across three or more processors connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by changing jumper or switch settings on each processor has equal access to other hubs or switches without requiring a crossover cable. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. U-DIMM - uplink port - The amount of your system's hardware and customize the system's operation...
CLI Guide
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...) Operation General storage array configuration NVSRAM configuration Product identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of day, clearing the Major Event Log, and setting the media scan rate Downloading and modifying the user configuration region at the bit and byte level, displaying nonvolatile static random access memory (NVSRAM) values Retrieving the enclosure profile display data Setting the battery installation date Downloading RAID controller module, enclosure management...
...) Operation General storage array configuration NVSRAM configuration Product identification Battery management Firmware management Activities Resetting a configuration to defaults, labeling, checking the health status, setting the time of day, clearing the Major Event Log, and setting the media scan rate Downloading and modifying the user configuration region at the bit and byte level, displaying nonvolatile static random access memory (NVSRAM) values Retrieving the enclosure profile display data Setting the battery installation date Downloading RAID controller module, enclosure management...
CLI Guide
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... storage array posts an The storage array performs the error if the RAID controller operation even if it means that the new disk group has enclosure loss protection. The freeCapacityArea parameter defines the free capacity area to use for virtual disk creation. To work properly, each physical disk in a virtual disk group must be in the previous versions of the physical disks to use for the virtual disk. physical disk from any unused space to another virtual disk at another time. Enclosure...
... storage array posts an The storage array performs the error if the RAID controller operation even if it means that the new disk group has enclosure loss protection. The freeCapacityArea parameter defines the free capacity area to use for virtual disk creation. To work properly, each physical disk in a virtual disk group must be in the previous versions of the physical disks to use for the virtual disk. physical disk from any unused space to another virtual disk at another time. Enclosure...
CLI Guide
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... enabled host writes to reset the read and write requests are planning to use the data on the target virtual disk is the general form of the command: set virtualDiskCopy target [targetName] [source [sourceName]] copyPriority=(highest | high | medium | low | lowest) targetReadOnlyEnabled=(TRUE | FALSE) NOTE: Use one disk group to a larger disk group for greater accessibility • You are rejected while the virtual disk copy has a status of In Progress, Pending, or Failed. You can use...
... enabled host writes to reset the read and write requests are planning to use the data on the target virtual disk is the general form of the command: set virtualDiskCopy target [targetName] [source [sourceName]] copyPriority=(highest | high | medium | low | lowest) targetReadOnlyEnabled=(TRUE | FALSE) NOTE: Use one disk group to a larger disk group for greater accessibility • You are rejected while the virtual disk copy has a status of In Progress, Pending, or Failed. You can use...
CLI Guide
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... an entire storage array or one battery in the storage array, you must remove persistent reservations before you reset a RAID controller module, the RAID controller module is not available for I /O directed to your configuration: • Change or delete logical unit number (LUN) mappings on a virtual disk holding a reservation. • Delete virtual disk groups or virtual disks that a multipath driver is installed on all hosts using virtual disks owned by the RAID controller module being reset, the I /O operations until the reset is using these virtual disks. If a host is complete...
... an entire storage array or one battery in the storage array, you must remove persistent reservations before you reset a RAID controller module, the RAID controller module is not available for I /O directed to your configuration: • Change or delete logical unit number (LUN) mappings on a virtual disk holding a reservation. • Delete virtual disk groups or virtual disks that a multipath driver is installed on all hosts using virtual disks owned by the RAID controller module being reset, the I /O operations until the reset is using these virtual disks. If a host is complete...
CLI Guide
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... physical disk is installed, or the virtual disks are erased. To initialize a virtual disk, run the following command: start physicalDisk [enclosureID,slotID] reconstruct where, enclosureID and slotID are the identifiers for the virtual disk. Maintaining a Storage Array 103 The preferred owner for a virtual disk is initially designated when the virtual disk is considered to their preferred RAID controller module owners. The preferred RAID controller module ownership of a virtual disk or disk group is the RAID controller module of the virtual disks...
... physical disk is installed, or the virtual disks are erased. To initialize a virtual disk, run the following command: start physicalDisk [enclosureID,slotID] reconstruct where, enclosureID and slotID are the identifiers for the virtual disk. Maintaining a Storage Array 103 The preferred owner for a virtual disk is initially designated when the virtual disk is considered to their preferred RAID controller module owners. The preferred RAID controller module ownership of a virtual disk or disk group is the RAID controller module of the virtual disks...
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NOTE: When using this command, you can specify one storage array to set properties. Using too many parameters can cause host I/O errors or result in internal RAID controller module reboots because the timeout period ends before the disk group definition is set . This operation also might result in the disk group. In a Forced state, the disk group can be imported, and you can then identify the hardware errors. The CLI provides three commands that comprise a disk group from...
NOTE: When using this command, you can specify one storage array to set properties. Using too many parameters can cause host I/O errors or result in internal RAID controller module reboots because the timeout period ends before the disk group definition is set . This operation also might result in the disk group. In a Forced state, the disk group can be imported, and you can then identify the hardware errors. The CLI provides three commands that comprise a disk group from...
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Cache Block Size When you define cache block sizes, use the 4-KB cache block size for storage arrays that require large data transfer, sequential, or high-bandwidth applications. Not all RAID controller module types support all of the cacheFlushStop parameter within the storage array. When setting storage array cache settings, the value of the cacheFlushStart parameter must run the set the value of the virtual disks that data needed for a host read requires a physical disk read is not in the cache. For example, if...
Cache Block Size When you define cache block sizes, use the 4-KB cache block size for storage arrays that require large data transfer, sequential, or high-bandwidth applications. Not all RAID controller module types support all of the cacheFlushStop parameter within the storage array. When setting storage array cache settings, the value of the cacheFlushStart parameter must run the set the value of the virtual disks that data needed for a host read requires a physical disk read is not in the cache. For example, if...
SMI-S Provider Installation Guide
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... service, type: cimserver To stop the service, type: cimserver -s Adding or Removing a Storage Array From SMI-S Provider At installation, you are prompted to add or remove devices. Or • In the command prompt: To start the service, type: net start cimserver To stop the service, type: net stop cimserver For Linux To start or stop the OpenPegasus CIM server, on a terminal window: To start or stop the OpenPegasus CIM server: • Open the Services window and locate...
... service, type: cimserver To stop the service, type: cimserver -s Adding or Removing a Storage Array From SMI-S Provider At installation, you are prompted to add or remove devices. Or • In the command prompt: To start the service, type: net start cimserver To stop the service, type: net stop cimserver For Linux To start or stop the OpenPegasus CIM server, on a terminal window: To start or stop the OpenPegasus CIM server: • Open the Services window and locate...
Owner's Manual
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... Window 60 Array Management Window 61 6 Configuration: About Your Storage Array 63 Out-of-Band and In-Band Management 63 Storage Arrays 64 Adding Storage Arrays 64 Setting Up Your Storage Array 66 Locating Storage Arrays 67 Naming or Renaming Storage Arrays 68 Setting a Password 69 Viewing Storage Array Connections 70 Adding/Editing a Comment to an Existing Storage Array 71 Removing Storage Arrays 71 Enabling Premium Features 72 Failover Alert Display 72 Changing the Cache Settings on the Storage Array 72 Changing Expansion Enclosure ID Numbers 73 Changing the Enclosure...
... Window 60 Array Management Window 61 6 Configuration: About Your Storage Array 63 Out-of-Band and In-Band Management 63 Storage Arrays 64 Adding Storage Arrays 64 Setting Up Your Storage Array 66 Locating Storage Arrays 67 Naming or Renaming Storage Arrays 68 Setting a Password 69 Viewing Storage Array Connections 70 Adding/Editing a Comment to an Existing Storage Array 71 Removing Storage Arrays 71 Enabling Premium Features 72 Failover Alert Display 72 Changing the Cache Settings on the Storage Array 72 Changing Expansion Enclosure ID Numbers 73 Changing the Enclosure...
Owner's Manual
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... 93 Using the Mappings Tab 94 Defining a Host 94 Removing Host Access 96 Managing Host Groups 96 Creating a Host Group 96 Moving a Host to a Different Host Group 97 Removing a Host Group 98 Host Topology 98 Starting or Stopping the Host Context Agent . . . . 99 I/O Data Path Protection 100 Managing Host Port Identifiers 101 10 Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 103 Creating Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 103 Creating Disk Groups 104 Locating a Disk Group 106 Creating Virtual Disks 106 Changing the Virtual Disk Modification Priority 108 Changing the Virtual Disk Cache...
... 93 Using the Mappings Tab 94 Defining a Host 94 Removing Host Access 96 Managing Host Groups 96 Creating a Host Group 96 Moving a Host to a Different Host Group 97 Removing a Host Group 98 Host Topology 98 Starting or Stopping the Host Context Agent . . . . 99 I/O Data Path Protection 100 Managing Host Port Identifiers 101 10 Configuration: Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 103 Creating Disk Groups and Virtual Disks 103 Creating Disk Groups 104 Locating a Disk Group 106 Creating Virtual Disks 106 Changing the Virtual Disk Modification Priority 108 Changing the Virtual Disk Cache...
Owner's Manual
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... the RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit 211 Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 211 Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 211 Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 214 Control Panel 215 Removing the Control Panel 215 Installing the Control Panel 216 Backplane 217 Removing the Backplane 217 Installing the Backplane 220 17 Management: Firmware Inventory . . . . 221 Viewing the Firmware Inventory 221 18 Management: System Interfaces 223 Microsoft Services 223 Virtual Disk Service 223 Volume Shadow-Copy Service 223 19 Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software 225...
... the RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit 211 Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 211 Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 211 Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module 214 Control Panel 215 Removing the Control Panel 215 Installing the Control Panel 216 Backplane 217 Removing the Backplane 217 Installing the Backplane 220 17 Management: Firmware Inventory . . . . 221 Viewing the Firmware Inventory 221 18 Management: System Interfaces 223 Microsoft Services 223 Virtual Disk Service 223 Volume Shadow-Copy Service 223 19 Troubleshooting: Your Storage Array Software 225...
Owner's Manual
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...; PowerVault™ Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) online help by clicking Help located at the same time to manage different storage arrays. User Interface The Storage Manager screen is the toolbar. The EMW and the AMW consist of the following: • The title bar at the top of the window shows the name of the storage arrays. You can perform on installing the MDSM. See the MD3200i and MD3220i Storage Array's Deployment Guide...
...; PowerVault™ Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) online help by clicking Help located at the same time to manage different storage arrays. User Interface The Storage Manager screen is the toolbar. The EMW and the AMW consist of the following: • The title bar at the top of the window shows the name of the storage arrays. You can perform on installing the MDSM. See the MD3200i and MD3220i Storage Array's Deployment Guide...
Owner's Manual
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... settings into the MDSM. • Upgrade firmware on multiple storage arrays concurrently. 60 Configuration: Overview In the EMW, you start MDSM, the EMW opens. The EMW has these tabs: • Devices tab-Provides information about the storage arrays. • Setup tab-Presents the initial setup tasks that shows detailed information for management. The Devices tab has a Tree view on the local sub-network. • Manually add and remove hosts and storage arrays. • Locate...
... settings into the MDSM. • Upgrade firmware on multiple storage arrays concurrently. 60 Configuration: Overview In the EMW, you start MDSM, the EMW opens. The EMW has these tabs: • Devices tab-Provides information about the storage arrays. • Setup tab-Presents the initial setup tasks that shows detailed information for management. The Devices tab has a Tree view on the local sub-network. • Manually add and remove hosts and storage arrays. • Locate...
Owner's Manual
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... the link status LEDs are not bent. Read and follow the safety instructions that the pins on the server. c Turn off the server, storage array, and expansion enclosures. f Check the RAID controller module status LED. h Turn on the storage array and the server. b Reseat the RAID controller module and reconnect cables on the host server. b If following the recovery guru procedures does not solve the problem, complete the following procedure to check if the LED has turned blue. d Remove the RAID controller module and verify...
... the link status LEDs are not bent. Read and follow the safety instructions that the pins on the server. c Turn off the server, storage array, and expansion enclosures. f Check the RAID controller module status LED. h Turn on the storage array and the server. b Reseat the RAID controller module and reconnect cables on the host server. b If following the recovery guru procedures does not solve the problem, complete the following procedure to check if the LED has turned blue. d Remove the RAID controller module and verify...
Deployment Guide
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...to Storage Arrays A storage array includes various hardware components, such as physical disks, RAID controller modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into virtual disks. You can configure the physical disks in the unconfigured capacity of any virtual disk. 8 Introduction An enclosure containing physical disks accessed through an Ethernet connection to the storage array management port or though an Ethernet connection to data on the storage array. Disk groups are created in a disk group that loss of a storage array. Unconfigured capacity comprises of a host server...
...to Storage Arrays A storage array includes various hardware components, such as physical disks, RAID controller modules, fans, and power supplies, gathered into virtual disks. You can configure the physical disks in the unconfigured capacity of any virtual disk. 8 Introduction An enclosure containing physical disks accessed through an Ethernet connection to the storage array management port or though an Ethernet connection to data on the storage array. Disk groups are created in a disk group that loss of a storage array. Unconfigured capacity comprises of a host server...
Deployment Guide
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.... 2 Hardware Installation Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the: • Getting Started Guide-The Getting Started Guide that shipped with the storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of the system. • Planning section of virtual disks and disk groups according to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace failed physical disks. Hardware Installation 11 Storage Configuration Planning Consider the following before setting up your storage array: • Evaluate data storage needs...
.... 2 Hardware Installation Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the: • Getting Started Guide-The Getting Started Guide that shipped with the storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of the system. • Planning section of virtual disks and disk groups according to allow space for hot spares, which automatically replace failed physical disks. Hardware Installation 11 Storage Configuration Planning Consider the following before setting up your storage array: • Evaluate data storage needs...
Deployment Guide
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... network adapter must be changed back to the root of which components are configured using MDSM and the management station's IP address can be performed on their supported Linux platform. • Silent Installation-This installation procedure is the recommended installation procedure for Linux. 4 Install the MD Storage software. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one of the management station must be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array. The PowerVault MD3200i Series...
... network adapter must be changed back to the root of which components are configured using MDSM and the management station's IP address can be performed on their supported Linux platform. • Silent Installation-This installation procedure is the recommended installation procedure for Linux. 4 Install the MD Storage software. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one of the management station must be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array. The PowerVault MD3200i Series...
Deployment Guide
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... launched manually. This utility can skip directly to the host configuration. The utility has a context sensitive online help to configure. This utility requires network access to the management ports of the storage arrays you wish to guide you through each step of the wizard. If your storage arrays are already configured, you select Launch the MDCU after reboot during the installation of host servers and iSCSI-based storage arrays using a wizard-driven interface. Automatic Configuration Using the Modular Disk Configuration Utility NOTE...
... launched manually. This utility can skip directly to the host configuration. The utility has a context sensitive online help to configure. This utility requires network access to the management ports of the storage arrays you wish to guide you through each step of the wizard. If your storage arrays are already configured, you select Launch the MDCU after reboot during the installation of host servers and iSCSI-based storage arrays using a wizard-driven interface. Automatic Configuration Using the Modular Disk Configuration Utility NOTE...
Deployment Guide
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... Setup Tasks Dialog Box Task Rename the storage array Set a storage array password Set up alert notifications Set up e-mail alerts Set up SNMP alerts Configure a storage array Purpose To provide a more information on the status icons, see the Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. MDSM may ask for a password before changing the configuration or performing a destructive operation. NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status icons on the storage array are in an Optimal status. To restrict unauthorized access. To create virtual disks...
... Setup Tasks Dialog Box Task Rename the storage array Set a storage array password Set up alert notifications Set up e-mail alerts Set up SNMP alerts Configure a storage array Purpose To provide a more information on the status icons, see the Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. MDSM may ask for a password before changing the configuration or performing a destructive operation. NOTE: Before configuring the storage array, check the status icons on the storage array are in an Optimal status. To restrict unauthorized access. To create virtual disks...