Chapter 1: System Overview; Locate The Service Tag; Md2412 And Md2424 Front View - Dell PowerVault MD2412 Owner's Manual

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System overview
The MD2412 and MD2424 enclosures provide direct-attach storage to servers. They connect directly to the SAS ports on the
back of a host system, and the management software running on the host system manages the enclosure.
The MD2412 2U enclosure supports up to 12 3.5‐inch drives installed in a four‐column, three-row configuration. The MD2424 2U
enclosure supports up to 24 2.5‐inch drives installed vertically side by side.
Each MD2412 and MD2424 enclosure contains two redundant power supply units (PSUs) and two redundant enclosure
management modules (EMMs).

Locate the service tag

Each PowerVault MD expansion enclosure is identified by a unique Service Tag and Express Service Code. The Service Tag and
Express Service Code are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. This information is used to route
support calls to appropriate personnel.
QRL
● The QRL code contains information unique to your system. It can be found on the information tag and on the Getting
Started Guide provided with your enclosure.
● Use a smart phone or tablet to scan the QRL for immediate access to your system information.

MD2412 and MD2424 front view

The front of the enclosure contains an LED panel and provides access to the service tag. Removing the front bezel provides
access to the enclosure drives.
● The MD2412 enclosure supports up to 12 - 3.5 in. drives, mounted horizontally in the chassis.
NOTE: The MD2412 enclosure does not support 2.5 in. drives.
● The MD2424 enclosure supports up to 24 - 2.5 in. drives, mounted vertically in the chassis.
A minimum of two drives are required in either enclosure.
Figure 1. MD2412 and MD2424 front view
1. LED panel
2. Drives
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