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Dell SCv2080 Getting Started Manual

Dell SCv2080 Getting Started Manual

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Dell Storage Center
SCv2080 Storage System
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E11J
Regulatory Type: E11J001

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  • Page 1 Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: E11J Regulatory Type: E11J001...

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Consider the following best practices before setting up your SCv2080 storage system. • Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system. • Complete the Worksheet to Record System Information in this guide before configuring the storage system.
  • Page 4 WARNING: Installing an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Observe the following precautions: • The battery should only be replaced with a battery that is the same or equivalent as the factory installed battery. • Do not attempt to open or service the battery. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or with household waste.

  • Page 5: Worksheet To Record System Information

    Worksheet to Record System Information Use the following worksheet to record the information that is needed to install the SCv2080 storage system. Storage Center Information Gather and record the following information about the Storage Center network and the administrator user.

  • Page 6: Additional Storage Center Information

    Front-End page of the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers wizard. Use this information to configure zoning on each Fibre Channel switch. See the Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Deployment Guide for information about setting up Fibre Channel zoning.

  • Page 7: Locating Your Service Tag

    Locating Your Service Tag Your storage system is identified by a unique Service Tag number. You can find the Service Tag number on the back of the storage system chassis. Dell uses this information to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

  • Page 8: Installation And Configuration

    Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. If equipment described in the document is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described in the following sections.

  • Page 9: Installing The Storage System In A Rack

    WARNING: Two people using lift straps are required to lift the storage system to avoid injury. Installing the Storage System in a Rack Install the SCv2080 storage system and other Storage Center system components in a rack. NOTE: Mount the storage system in a manner that allows for expansion in the rack and prevents the rack from becoming top‐heavy.

  • Page 10: Installing The Hard Drives

    Hard drives are connected to the backplane of the drawers using Disk Drive in Carrier (DDIC) hard drive carriers. The minimum number of drives in an SCv2080 storage system is 28 (one full, front row in the top drawer and one full, front row in the bottom drawer).
  • Page 11 1. DDIC 2. Bottom drawer CAUTION: If the DDIC fails to latch, do not use it and request a replacement from Dell Technical Support Services. If a faulty DDIC unlatches within a closed drawer, it can make the drawer unable to be opened.

  • Page 12: Front-End Cabling

    For more information, see the Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Deployment Guide. Cabling SAN-Attached Host Servers An SCv2080 storage system with Fibre Channel or iSCSI front-end ports connects to host servers through Fibre Channel or Ethernet switches. NOTE: The left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the front-end ports are numbered left to right.
  • Page 13 Storage controller 2 Cabling Direct-Attached Host Servers An SCv2080 storage system with SAS front-end ports connects directly to host servers. NOTE: The left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the front-end ports are numbered left to right. The right storage controller is storage controller 2 and the front-end ports are numbered left to right.
  • Page 14 Figure 5. Storage System Connected Directly to Host Servers Server 1 Server 2 Server 3 Server 4 SCv2080 storage system Storage controller 1 Storage controller 2 Cabling the Ethernet Management Network The Ethernet management (MGMT) interface of each storage controller must be connected to a management network.

  • Page 15: Back-End Cabling

    An SCv2080 storage system may be installed with or without an expansion enclosure. If you are installing an SCv2080 storage system with an expansion enclosure, you must connect the expansion enclosure to the back-end SAS ports on the storage system.
  • Page 16 An SCv2080 storage system supports one SC180 expansion enclosure. Use SAS cables to connect an SC180 expansion enclosure to an SCv2080 storage system. NOTE: In an SCv2080 storage system, the left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the right storage controller is storage controller 2.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cables

    Figure 8. SC180 Expansion Enclosure Connected to an SCv2080 Storage System SC180 expansion enclosure SCv2080 storage system Storage controller 1 Storage controller 2 Connecting the Power Cables Connect power cables to the storage system. Make sure that the power switches on the storage system are in the OFF position before connecting the power cables.

  • Page 18: Turning On The Storage System

    NOTE: Before turning on the storage system, make sure that the status indicator on the front of the expansion enclosure is green. Turn on the storage system by pressing both power switches at the same time. Figure 10. Location of the SCv2080 Storage System Power Switches...

  • Page 19: Installing And Using The Dell Storage Client

    To discover and configure an uninitialized SCv2080 storage system, click the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers link and follow the steps in the wizard. • To connect to an initialized SCv2080 storage system, click the Log in to a Storage Center or Data Collector link. •...
  • Page 20 Four 12 Gbps SAS ports Storage Connectivity Configurations Storage Center supports up to 168 drives on a single redundant-path SAS chain An SCv2080 storage system supports one SC180 expansion enclosure Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) Controller Two hot-swappable storage controllers Management...
  • Page 21 LED Indicators • One single-color LED indicator for drawer 2 fault status • One single-color LED indicator for sideplane card and power status Drawer • One single-color LED indicator for drawer fault status • One single-color LED indicator for logical fault status •...
  • Page 22 Weight without drives 62 kg (137 lb) Environmental For additional information about environmental measurements for specific storage system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour NOTE: Maximum 35°C up to 2134 m (7000 ft), derate to 30°C for 2134 m...
  • Page 23 Environmental NOTE: Maximum 35°C up to 2134 m (7000 ft), derate to 30°C for 2134 m to 3000 m (7000 ft to 10,000 ft). Storage –300 to 12,192 m (–1000 to 40,000 ft) Airborne Contaminant Level Class G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985...

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