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Dell SC7020 and SC7020F Storage
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Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E03T
Regulatory Type: E03T001

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  • Page 1 Dell SC7020 and SC7020F Storage Systems Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: E03T Regulatory Type: E03T001...
  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Setting Up The Storage System

    Consider the following best practices when setting up an SC7020 series storage system. • Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system. • Always configure redundant data paths to provide alternate paths to and from the host server should one of the data paths become disabled.
  • Page 4: Locating Your Service Tag

    The service tag and Express Service Code are found on the front of the system by pulling out the information tag. Alternatively, the information might be on a sticker on the back of the storage system chassis. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.
  • Page 5: Installation And Configuration

    Installation and Configuration Before you begin installation, make sure that the site where you plan to install the storage system has standard power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with a UPS. In addition, verify that there is a 3U space in the lower 20U of the rack to install the storage system.
  • Page 6 Follow the detailed installation instructions located in the rail kit box for your particular style of rails. NOTE: Dell recommends using two people to install the rails, one at the front of the rack and one at the back.
  • Page 7 Figure 2. Attach the Rails to the Rack Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats and the latch locks into place. Engage the front end of the rail until it fully seats and the latch locks into place. Align the system with the rails and slide the storage system into the rack.
  • Page 8 Figure 3. Slide the Storage System Onto the Rails Lift the latches on each side of the front panel and tighten the screws to the rack.
  • Page 9: Install The Front Bezel

    Figure 4. Tighten the Screws If the Storage Center system includes expansion enclosures, mount the expansion enclosures in the rack. See the instructions included with the expansion enclosure for detailed steps. Install the Front Bezel Install the bezel on the front of the storage system. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the storage system.
  • Page 10: Connect The Power Cables

    Figure 5. Front Bezel Insert the left end of the bezel into the securing slot until the release latch snaps into place. Secure the bezel with the keylock. Connect the Power Cables Connect power cables to the storage system. Make sure that the power switches are in the OFF position before connecting the power cables.
  • Page 11 Figure 6. Connect the Power Cables Use the straps to secure the power cables to the storage system chassis. Figure 7. Secure the Power Cables Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
  • Page 12: Nom Information (Mexico Only)

    The following information is provided on the device described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Importer Dell Inc. de México, S.A. de C.V Paseo de la Reforma 2620-11 ° Piso Col. Lomas Atlas 11950 México, D.F.
  • Page 13 Storage Controllers the battery backup unit provides power to the storage controller so that the write cache can be saved to an SSD within the storage controller. Storage Connectivity SC7020: Supports a total of 500 drives and 192 Configurations drives per SAS chain. Each SAS chain supports up to sixteen SC400 expansion enclosures or eight SC420 expansion enclosures.
  • Page 14 LED Indicators • One dual-color LED indicator for system status Front panel • One single-color LED indicator for power status • Identification button with a single-color LED • One single-color activity LED Hard drive carrier • One dual-color LED status indicator per drive •...
  • Page 15 Approximate weight without 35 kg (77 lb) drives Environmental For additional information about environmental measurements for specific storage system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 10°C (50°F) to 35°C (95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20°C/hour (36°F/hour) Operating above 35°C could result in data loss Storage –40°...
  • Page 16 Environmental Operating 0.21 G at 5–500 Hz for 15 min Storage 1.04 G at 2–200 Hz for 15 min Maximum shock Operating 31 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2.6 ms +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 in./sec [51 cm/sec]) Storage 71 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 ms +/- 10% (equivalent to 35 in./sec [89 cm/sec])

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