C Hardware Cabling Best Practices; Handling Static-Sensitive Components; Host Cabling For Remote Replication - Dell PowerVault MD3600f Deployment Manual

Hardware Cabling Best Practices

Handling Static-Sensitive Components

Static electricity can damage memory modules, system boards, and other
static-sensitive components. To prevent damaging the system, follow
these precautions:
• Move and store all components in the static-protective packaging.
• Place components on a grounded surface before removing them from their
static-protective packaging.
• Grounded surfaces include static-dissipating mats or grounded workstations.
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component.
To properly ground yourself, wear a wrist strap or boot strap made for this
purpose.
• Handle the component by its edges. Do not touch solder joints, pins, or
printed circuitry.
• Use conductive field service tools.

Host Cabling for Remote Replication

The Remote Replication premium feature provides online, real-time
replication of data between storage arrays over a remote distance. In the event
of a disaster or a catastrophic failure at one storage array, a second storage
array can be promoted to take over responsibility for computing services. The
Remote Replication premium feature requires a dedicated host port for
replicating data between storage arrays. After the Remote Replication
premium feature has been activated, one host I/O port on each RAID
controller module is solely dedicated to replicating operations.
NOTE:
If Remote Replication is activated, host port 3 on each RAID controller
module is dedicated for the communication that occurs between the two
storage arrays (primary and secondary virtual disks). If the Remote Replication
premium feature is not being used, these host ports are available for ordinary
host connections.
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