Table Of Contents - Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Table of Contents

1 Basic Storage Array Information............................................................................................................ 1
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................................................1
Recommended Tools...................................................................................................................................................1
Protecting Hardware ...............................................................................................................................................1
Chassis Types..............................................................................................................................................................2
Array Features.............................................................................................................................................................2
The Bezel ................................................................................................................................................................2
Installing the Bezel..................................................................................................................................................2
Front-Panel Features and Indicators .......................................................................................................................3
Back-Panel Features and Indicators ........................................................................................................................4
Shutting Down and Restarting an Array .....................................................................................................................5
2 Maintaining Drives ................................................................................................................................... 7
About Drive Types......................................................................................................................................................7
Identifying Failed Drives ............................................................................................................................................7
Interpreting Drive LEDs .............................................................................................................................................7
Array Behavior When a Drive Fails ...........................................................................................................................8
Drive Handling Requirements ....................................................................................................................................9
Drive Installation Guidelines and Restrictions ...........................................................................................................9
Removing a 2.5-inch Drive ...................................................................................................................................10
Installing a 2.5-inch Drive ....................................................................................................................................11
Removing a 3.5-inch Drive ...................................................................................................................................12
Installing a 3.5-inch Drive ....................................................................................................................................13
Installing a Drive Blank ........................................................................................................................................14
Removing a Drive Blank.......................................................................................................................................15
3 Maintaining Control Modules ............................................................................................................... 17
Control Module Features ..........................................................................................................................................17
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