Dell EqualLogic PS4000E User Manual [ja]

Setting Up a PS Series Storage Array

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PS Series Storage Arrays

PS4000 Hardware Installation

Before You Begin

Environmental Requirements

Make sure the installation location meets the power, cooling, and ventilation requirements in the PS4000 Rack Mount Instructions

document

Networking Requirements

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Standard Ethernet and TCP/IP networking rules apply to a

PS Series SAN.

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Gigabit Ethernet is recommended for optimal performance.

Required Hardware (Not Supplied)

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Standard 19-inch four-pole rack.

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One to four network cables. Supported cables include Category 5E and Category 6 cables with RJ45 connectors. Use Category 5 cables only if they meet the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard.

Read the Release Notes.

contain the latest product information.

Step 1: Unpack the Shipping Box

, located in the array shipping box.

The PS Series Release Notes

Step 2: Install the Array in a Rack

Mount the array in a four-pole 19-inch rack. See the PS4000 Rack

Mount Instructions document, located in the array shipping box.

Read the PS4000 Rack Mount Instructions.

The array is heavy. Do not attempt to lift the array without assistance.

Stabilize the rack. Dell recommends that you attach the rack to the floor for added stability.

For more information, see Rack Mount Instructions (pn: F464T)

Step 3: Install the Bezel

To install the bezel:

1. Facing the front of the rack, fit the right side of the bezel into the right side of the chassis.

2. Push the bezel toward the chassis until the left side of the bezel engages with the chassis.

3. Insert the bezel key and turn it counter-clockwise to lock the bezel to the chassis. Make sure you store the key in a safe location.

Step 4: Connect the Array to Power

Minimum configuration. Use the power cables shipped with

the array to connect each power supply and cooling module to separate sources of power if possible. Use the cable strain

relief to secure each power plug to the array. See the PS Series

Installation and Setup manual for information.

A PS4000 requires at least one power supply connected to a source of power to operate.

Recommended configuration. For high availability, connect the power supplies to different sources of power on separate circuits. If possible, use uninterruptible power supply

(UPS) systems.

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Step 6: Turn on Power to the Array

A power switch is located below the power plug on each power supply and cooling module. Turn on both.

Once you turn on full power to an array, batteries may start to charge and hardware components may start to synchronize. Array LEDs will indicate these normal activities.

For more information, see Installation and Setup Manual (pn: F465T)

Hardware installation is complete.

Turn the page for software conﬁguration instructions.

See the PS4000 Unpacking Instructions document

array shipping box.

Make sure you have all the required hardware,

, located in the

including the rack and network cables, which are not supplied.

Protect sensitive hardware. Make sure you use an electrostatic wrist strap or a similar form of protection when handling hardware.

PS SERIES STORAGE ARRAYS

Installation & Setup Manual

PS Series Storage Arrays

Requirements include:

• A computer running Microsoft

Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003 SP1, or Windows

Server 2003 R2.

• The computer must have one of these configurations:

– Connected to the same Ethernet segment as the array. Do not block Layer 2 multicasting between the devices.

– Connected to Ethernet 0 on the array using an RJ45 cable. If you do not meet the Remote Setup Wizard requirements, use the setup utility to configure the PS Series software. See the

PS Series Installation and Setup manual for information.

For support, visit www.dell.com/equallogic or call 1-800-945-3355.

Software Configuration Methods

The Remote Setup Wizard facilitates server access to group storage space and is the recommended method of configuring

the PS Series software.

Group1

Windows

Member1

Volume2

Pool1

Volume1

XP, Windows Vista,

Chassis Types 4, and 5

Group1

Pool1

Multi-Member PS Series Group

Network

Member2

Volume4

Member3

Volume3

Pool2

Group name

Group IP address Administration password

Membership password

CHAP user name

CHAP password

Three to 16 letters or numbers, case-sensitive. Used when expanding an existing group.

Three to 54 letters or numbers. Used by Microsoft services for group access. Twelve to 16 letters or numbers. Used by

Microsoft services for group access.

area network (SAN). After you install the array hardware, you must initialize the array. Then, create a group with the array as the first member or add

the array to an existing group. When you expand a group,

capacity and performance increase, with no disruption to users.

One-Member PS Series Group

Volume1

Member1

Volume2

Volume4

Subnet mask

Default gateway

RAID policy

Group Configuration

One to 63 letters, numbers, or hyphens. The first character must be a letter.

Must be in the same subnet as the array IP address. Three to 16 letters or numbers, case-sensitive. Overrides the default grpadmin account password.

Visit www.dell.com/equallogic for the latest information

about PS Series arrays.

Software Conﬁguration

Before You Begin

PS Series Groups

A PS Series group is an easy-to-use, highly-scalable storage

Network

Volume3

Member name

Array IP address

Subnet for the array IP address.

Must be in the same subnet as the group IP address. PS5500 arrays only support RAID 50 (striping on top of two RAID 5 sets, with two spare disk drives). The RAID policy is set only for the first group member.

See the PS Series Online Help to customize the group and use all its features. If your computer has an Internet connection, you can access the online help from the

Group Manager GUI. Start the GUI, expand Tools in the lower-left corner and select Online Help.

Step 2: Collect Configuration Information

To configure the PS Series software, you need the information in the following tables.

Array Configuration

One to 63 letters, numbers, or hyphens. The first character must be a letter or number. Must be in the same subnet as the group IP address.

Where to Go Next

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The Host Integration Tools Release Notes and User Guide

Manual Transfer Utility

provide detailed information about using the tools.

5. Select the target associated with the volume and log in. Note: If you cannot log in to a volume, make sure the computer matches the volume’s access controls.

- Group Manager graphical user interface)

Optionally, you can install:

- Auto-Snapshot Manager Virtual Disk Service (VDS) provider

targets (volumes) in the group.

If the computer is not the one from which you configured the software, enter the group IP address as the target discovery address in order to discover the group volumes.

- Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Java

controls (iSCSI initiator name or IP address).

4. Use the computer’s iSCSI initiator to discover the iSCSI

The Host Integration Tools CD-ROM is shipped with the array.

1. Insert the CD-ROM in a Windows computer.

2. In the dialog boxes, follow the installation instructions. At a minimum, you must install the following:

Remote Setup Wizard

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Runtime Environment (required by the

2. Click Create Volume in the Activities panel.

3. In the dialog boxes, enter the volume name, size, and access

Step 1: Install the Host Integration Tools

1. Start the Group Manager GUI by entering the group IP address in a web browser. See the PS Series Release Notes for the

latest browser requirements.

Step 4: Start Using the SAN

To allocate SAN storage space to users, create a volume. To connect to a volume, a computer must have an iSCSI initiator

and must match the volume’s access controls. Note: If you added the array to an existing group, the array’s storage space will not not available until you use the

Group Manager GUI to set the RAID policy.

To create and connect to a volume:

Serial Cable

Power Cables

Electrostatic Wrist Strap

Rail Kit for Four-Pole Rack including Fasteners

PS4000 Chassis

PS4000 Bezel

For more information, see Installation and Setup Manual (pn: F465T)

Step 5: Connect the Array to the Network

Recommended configuration. For high performance and

availability, connect network cables to Ethernet 0 (minimum) and Ethernet 1 on both control modules and distribute the connections across multiple network switches.

The switches must be connected with interswitch links that have sufficient bandwidth.

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Optional Dedicated Management Port 10Mb/100Mb

PS4000 Supported Control Modules

Type 8

For more information, see Unpacking Instructions (pn: C840T)

For more information, see Rack Mount Instructions (pn: F464T)

Type 9

For more information, see Installation and Setup Manual (pn: F465T)

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