Setting Up the Storage System Consider the following best practices when setting up an SC5020 series storage system. • Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system. •...
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.
• Dell Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide Provides instructions for using the Dell Storage Manager software. • Unisphere and Unisphere Central for SC Series Administrator’s Guide Provides instructions and information for managing storage systems using Unisphere and Unisphere Central for SC Series.
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. Setting Up the Storage System...
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Steps Position the left and right rail end pieces labeled FRONT facing inward. Align each end piece with the top and bottom holes of the appropriate U space. 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.
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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. Setting Up the Storage System...
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. Steps Hook the right end of the bezel onto the storage system.
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. Next step Install the expansion enclosures in the rack. See the instructions included with the expansion enclosure or in the expansion enclosure Service Guide for detailed steps.
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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).
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SC400 expansion enclosures, eight SC420 expansion enclosures, or three SC460 expansion enclosures. SC5020F: Supports a total of 222 SSDs and up to 192 SSDs on a single SAS chain. The SAS chain supports up to eight SC420F expansion enclosures.
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LED Indicators Front panel • One dual-color LED indicator for system status • One single-color LED indicator for power status • Identification button with a single-color LED Hard drive carrier • One single-color activity LED • One dual-color LED status indicator per drive Storage controller •...
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Approximate weight without 32.5 kg (72 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°...
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Environmental Maximum vibration Operating 0.26 G at 5–350 Hz for 15 min Storage 1.88 G at 10–500 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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