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Dell Storage MD1400 and MD1420 Enclosures
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E03J Series and E04J Series
Regulatory Type: E03J001 and E04J001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and
intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
2014 - 08
Rev. A01
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Installation And Configuration
WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came
with the system.
Unpacking A Rack System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack
installation instructions provided with your system.
Figure 1. Installing the System in a Rack.
Connecting The Power Cable(s)
Figure 2. Connecting the Power Cable(s)
Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system and, if a monitor is used, connect the monitor’s
power cable to the monitor.
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Securing The Power Cable(s)
Figure 3. Securing the Power Cable(s)
Bend the system power cable(s), as shown in the illustration, and attach to the cable strap.
Plug the other end of the power cable(s) into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source
such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
Turning On The System
Figure 4. Turning on the System
Press the power button on the system. The power indicator should light.
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Installing The Optional Bezel
Figure 5. Installing the Optional Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
Complete The Operating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the documentation associated with the operating
system. To install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and configuration
documentation for your operating system. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing
hardware or software not purchased with the system.
NOTE: See dell.com/ossupport for the latest information on supported operating systems.
Dell Software License Agreement
Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with your system. You
must consider any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your
system’s hard drive. If you do not accept the terms of the agreement, call the customer assistance
telephone number. For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For
customers outside the United States, see dell.com/support and select your country or region from the
top left of the page.
Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty
information may be included within this document or as a separate document.
Your product documentation includes:
Owner’s
Manual
Provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the
system and install or replace system components. This document is available
online at dell.com/support/manuals.
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Rack
Installation
Instructions
Describes how to install your system into a rack. This document is shipped with
your rack solution.
Deployment
Guide
NOTE: Always check for updates on dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because
they often supersede information in other documents.
NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the latest
BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system from dell.com/support.
Provides information about cabling your system and the installation and initial
configuration of your system. This document is available online at dell.com/
support/manuals.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see
your system Owner’s Manual. Dell offers comprehensive hardware training and certification. See
dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Technical Specifications
NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your system. For a
complete and current listing of the specifications for your system, go to dell.com/support.
Power
AC Power Supply (per power supply)
Wattage 600 W
Heat dissipation
2047 BTU/hr (redundant, 600 W power supply)
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated
using the power supply wattage
rating.
Voltage
NOTE: This system is also designed
to be connected to IT power systems
with a phase to phase voltage not
exceeding 230 V.
DC Power Supply (per power supply)
Wattage 700 W
Heat dissipation
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated
using the power supply wattage
rating.
Voltage –(48–60) V DC
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100–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz
2388 BTU/hr (redundant, 700 W power supply)
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Temperature
Maximum operation ambient temperature 35° C
For information on supported expanded operating temperature range and configurations, see dell.com/
support/manuals.
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