Dell MD3200, MD3220 User Manual

Dell™ PowerVault™

MD3200 and MD3220

RAID Enclosures

Getting Started

With Your System

Guide de mise en route

Introducao ao uso do sistema

Pasos iniciales con el sistema

Dell™ PowerVault™

MD3200 and MD3220

RAID Enclosures

Getting Started

With Your System

Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use

of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data

if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

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Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J

February 2010 P/N VC9TD Rev. A00

Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Other Documentation and Media You May Need

Supported Operating Systems

Installation and Configuration

Unpacking the System

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Installing the Rails and System in a Rack

Connecting the Power Cable(s)

Securing the Power Cable(s)

Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure

Turning On the Enclosure

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Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts

Installing the Bezel

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Installing the MD Storage Software

Enabling Premium Features (Optional)

Locating Your Service Tag

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NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Technical Specifications

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Contents 3

4 Contents

Before You Begin

Before setting up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xx RAID enclosure,
you must consider certain best practices to ensure that your RAID enclosure
operates at maximum efficiency and offers full redundancy (if required).

• Throughout the network, always use a Category 5e (or higher)
Ethernet cable.

• Before connecting any cables between the host server and storage array,
physically label each port and connector.

• Always follow proper power-up and power-down procedures when cycling
power across the network. You must also ensure that critical network
components are on separate power circuits.

Other Documentation and Media 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.

NOTE: All PowerVault MD32xx documents are available at

support.dell.com/manuals.

• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to
install your system into a rack.

• The

• The

• The

Owner’s Manual

describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system
components.

Deployment Guide

configuring the software and hardware.

CLI Guide

interface (CLI) to configure and manage your storage array.

provides information about system features and

provides information about installing and

provides information about using the command line

Getting Started With Your System 5

•The

SMI-S Programmer’s Guide

provides information about using the

SMI-S provider and SMI-S programming.

• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and
tools for configuring and managing your system, including those
pertaining to the operating system, system management software,
system updates, and system components that you purchased
with your system.

NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the

updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft® Windows Server®

•Red Hat

•SUSE

• VMware

NOTE: For the latest information on all the supported operating system versions,

see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.

®

Enterprise Linux®

®

Linux Enterprise Server

®

6 Getting Started With Your System

Installation and Configuration

WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety

instructions that came with the system.

Unpacking the System

Unpack your system and identify each item with the packing list that shipped
with your system.

Installing the Rails and System in a Rack

Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety
instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system.

NOTE: To balance the weight load, it is recommended that you install the

PowerVault MD32xx at the bottom of the rack and the PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosures above it.

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Connecting the Power Cable(s)

Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the
power cables. Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system.

Securing the Power Cable(s)

Secure the cable(s) firmly to the bracket using the provided strap.
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). Each power supply must be connected
to a separate power circuit.

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Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure

PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosure 2
(optional)

PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosure 1
(optional)

PowerVault MD32xx
RAID enclosure

Turning On the Enclosure

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Turn on the components in the following order:

1

MD12xx expansion enclosures (if used)

NOTE: Before turning on the RAID enclosure, ensure that the expansion

enclosure status LED is blue.

2

MD32xx RAID enclosure

NOTE: Before turning on the host server(s), ensure that the RAID enclosure

status LED is blue.

3

Host server(s)

Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts

Server 1 Server 2

PowerVault MD32xx
RAID enclosure

Server 3 Server 4

Corporate, public,
or private network

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Installing the Bezel

Install the bezel (optional).

Installing the MD Storage Software

NOTE: For detailed instructions about installing the MD storage software, setting

up the enclosure, and the post-installation tasks, see the Deployment Guide.

The MD Storage Manager application configures, manages, and monitors the
storage array.

1

Insert the resource media.

2

Select

Install MD32xx Storage Software

3

Install the MD Storage Manager software. Select one of the following
installation options:

• Full (recommended)—This package installs core software and
providers. It includes the necessary host-based storage agent,
SAS HBA driver, multipath driver, MD Storage Manager,
and providers.

• Host Only—This package includes the host-based storage agent,
SAS HBA driver, and multipath drivers.

• Management Station—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager and providers.

• Custom—This option allows you to select specific components.

.

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4

Reboot each host server.

5

Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).

6

Perform the remaining post-installation tasks.

NOTE: The MD Storage Manager software installer automatically installs

the required drivers, initiators, and operating system patches/hotfixes.
All the drivers are also available at support.dell.com.

Enabling Premium Features (Optional)

If you ordered premium features, follow the instructions on the
Premium Features Card to install the additional features.

Locating Your Service Tag

Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag
number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front
of the system and at the back of the system next to the RAID controller
modules. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the
appropriate personnel.

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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:

Model number: E03J and E04J
Supply voltage: 100–240 V CA
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Current consumption: 8.6 A

Technical Specifications

Drives

PowerVault MD3200 Up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable

hard drives (3.0 Gbps and 6.0 Gbps)

PowerVault MD3220 Up to twenty four 2.5-inch SAS

hot-swappable hard drives (3.0 Gbps and

6.0 Gbps)

RAID Controller Modules

RAID controller modules

• One or two hot-swappable modules with
temperature sensors

• 2 GB of cache per controller

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Back-Panel Connectors (Per RAID Controller Module)

SAS connectors

• Four SAS IN ports to connect hosts

• One SAS OUT port for expansion to an
additional PowerVault MD12

xx

enclosure

NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8088

compliant.

Serial connector One 6-pin mini-DIN connector

NOTE: For technical support use only.

Management Ethernet connector One 100/1000 Base-T port Ethernet for

out-of-band management of the enclosure

Expansion

PowerVault MD32xx Supports a maximum of 96 hard drives with

any combination of PowerVault MD1200 or
PowerVault MD1220 expansion enclosures.

NOTE: You cannot use more than seven

expansion enclosures.

Redundant path connectivity provides
redundant data paths to each hard drive.

Backplane Board

Connectors

Sensors Two temperature sensors

• 12 or 24 SAS hard-drive connectors

• Two power supply/cooling fan
module connectors

• Two sets of RAID controller module
connectors

• One control panel connector for front LEDs
and system identification button

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LED Indicators

Front panel

• One two-color LED indicator for
system status

• Two single-color LED indicators for power
and enclosure mode

NOTE: The enclosure mode LED is not

applicable to the PowerVault MD32xx RAID
enclosure.

Hard-drive carrier

Power supply/cooling fan Three LED status indicators for power supply

RAID controller module Six single-color LEDs:

• One single-color activity LED

• One two-color LED status indicator per
drive

status, power supply/fan fault, and AC status

• One battery fault

• One cache active

• One controller fault

• One controller power

• One system identification

• One management Ethernet activity

Six two-color LEDs:

• Four SAS IN link or fault

• One SAS OUT link or fault

• One management Ethernet link speed

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Switch

System identification button Located on the front control panel.

This button is used to locate a system
within a rack.

Enclosure mode switch Located on the front of the system.

This switch is not applicable to the
PowerVault MD32xx RAID enclosure.

Password reset switch Located on the back-panel of the RAID

controller module. This switch is used to
reset the storage array password.

Power Supplies

AC power supply (per power supply)

Wa t ta g e

Vo lt ag e

Heat dissipation

Maximum inrush current

Available Hard Drive Power (Per Slot)

PowerVault MD3200 25 W

PowerVault MD3220 12 W

600 W

100–240 VAC (8.6 A–4.3 A)

100 W

Under typical line conditions and over the
entire system ambient operating range,
the inrush current may reach a maximum of
55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less.

RAID Controller Module Power (Per Slot)

Maximum power consumption 100 W

Physical

PowerVault MD3200

Height

Width

Depth

8.68 cm (3.41 inches)

44.63 cm (17.57 inches)

60.20 cm (23.70 inches)

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Physical (continued)

Weight (maximum configuration)

Weight (empty)

PowerVault MD3220

Height

Width

Depth

Weight (maximum configuration)

Weight (empty)

Environmental

29.30 kg (64.6 lb)

8.84 kg (19.5 lb)

8.68 cm (3.41 inches)

44.63 cm (17.57 inches)

54.90 cm (21.61 inches)

24.22 kg (53.4 lb)

8.61 kg (19 lb)

NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific

system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.

Temperature

Operating

10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum
temperature gradation of 10°C per hour

NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 feet,

the maximum operating temperature
is derated 1ºF/550 ft.

Storage

Relative humidity

Operating

Storage

Maximum vibration

Operating

Storage

–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) with
a maximum temperature gradation
of 20°C per hour

20% to 80% (noncondensing) with
a maximum humidity gradation
of 10% per hour

5% to 95% (noncondensing)

0.25 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min

0.5 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min

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Environmental (continued)

Maximum shock

Operating

Storage

Altitude

Operating

Storage

Airborne Contaminant Level

Class

One shock pulse in the positive z axis
(one pulse on each side of the system) of
31 G for 2.6 ms in the operational orientation

Six consecutively executed shock pulses
in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes
(one pulse on each side of the system)
of 71 G for up to 2 ms

–16 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)

NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 feet,

the maximum operating temperature
is derated 1ºF/550 ft.

–16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)

G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

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Boîtiers Raid

Dell™ PowerVault™

MD3200 et MD3220

Guide de mise en route

Modèle réglementaire séries E03J et E04J

Remarques, précautions et avertissements

REMARQUE : une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui peuvent

vous aider à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur.

PRÉCAUTION : une PRÉCAUTION vous avertit d'un risque d'endommagement du

matériel ou de perte de données en cas de non-respect des instructions données.

AVERTISSEMENT: un AVERTISSEMENT vous avertit d’un risque

d'endommagement du matériel, de blessure corporelle ou de mort.

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Modèle réglementaire séries E03J et E04J

Février 2010 N/P VC9TD Rév. A00

Table des matières

Avant de commencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Autres documents et supports dont vous pourrez
avoir besoin

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Systèmes d'exploitation pris en charge

Installation et configuration

Déballage du système

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Installation des rails et du système dans un

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rack

Branchement du ou des câbles
d'alimentation

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Fixation du ou des câbles d'alimentation

Câblage du boîtier d'extension

Mise sous tension du boîtier

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Câblage des hôtes à connexion directe

Installation du cadre

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Installation du logiciel MD Storage

Activation des fonctions premium (En option)

Identification du numéro de service

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Informations NOM (Mexique uniquement)

Caractéristiques techniques

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