Dell PowerVault MD3400/3420/3800i/3820i/
3800f/3820f Storage Arrays
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E03J and E04J Series
Regulatory Type: E03J001 and E04J001
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.
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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
Figure 1. Installing the System in a Rack
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.
Connecting The Power Cable(s)
Figure 2. Connecting the Power Cable(s)
Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system.
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Securing The Power Cable(s)
Figure 3. Securing the Power Cable(s)
Open the cable retention bracket by pulling the tabs on its sides, insert the cable, and secure the system
power cable, as shown in the illustration.
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
Turn the power switch on the back of the system to the On position. The power LED will turn on.
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Installing The Bezel
Figure 5. Installing the Bezel
Install the bezel as shown in the figure.
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.
• The
• The
• The
• For videos and other resources on PowerVault MD series, see dell.com/PVresources.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and
Owner’s Manual
troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This document is available
online at dell.com/support/manuals.
Administrator's Guide
features and describes how to configure and manage your modular disk system. This document is
available online at dell.com/support/manuals.
Deployment Guide
initial configuration of the Modular Disk Storage Manager software. This document is available
online at dell.com/support/manuals.
rack, if required.
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 dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because
they often supersede information in other documents.
provides information about system hardware features and describes how to
provides information about Modular Disk Storage Manager software
provides information about cabling your system and the installation and
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NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the systems
management firmware on your system from dell.com/support.
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 (maximum)
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated
using the power supply wattage rating.
The heat dissipation values are for the
entire system which includes chassis
and two controllers.
Voltage
NOTE: This system is also designed to
be connected to IT power systems with
a phase to phase voltage not exceeding
230 V.
Battery 6.6 V DC, 1100 mAh, 7.26 W Lithium Ion Battery
Physical
PowerVault MD3400/MD3800f/MD3800i
Height 8.68 cm (3.41 inches)
Width 44.63 cm (17.57 inches)
Depth 60.20 cm (23.70 inches)
Weight (maximum configuration) 29.30 kg (64.6 lb)
100 W
100–240 V AC (8.6 A–4.3 A)
Weight (empty) 8.84 kg (19.5 lb)
PowerVault MD3420/MD3820f/MD3820i
Height 8.68 cm (3.41 inches)
Width 44.63 cm (17.57 inches)
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Physical
Depth 54.90 cm (21.61 inches)
Weight (maximum configuration) 24.22 kg (53.4 lb)
Weight (empty) 8.61 kg (19 lb)
Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system
configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Maximum Temperature Gradient
20 °C/hour (36 °F/hour)
(Operating and Storage)
Storage Temperature Limits -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
Temperature (Continuous Operation)
Temperature Ranges (for altitude less
than 950 m or 3117 ft)
10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) with no direct sunlight
on the equipment
NOTE: For information on supported expanded
operating temperature range and configurations,
see the
Owner's Manual
dell.com/support/
manuals.
Humidity Percentage Range 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 26 °C (78.8 °F)
maximum dew point.
Relative humidity
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33 °C (91 °F) maximum dew point.
Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times
Maximum vibration
Operating 0.26 G
Storage 1.88 G
at 5 Hz to 350 Hz in operational orientation
rms
at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes (all six
rms
sides tested)
Maximum shock
Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on
each side of the system) of 31 G for 2.6 m in the
operational orientation.
Storage 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 m.
Altitude
Operating
–30.5 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft).
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Environmental
NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum
operating temperature is derated 1.8 ºF/1000 ft.
Storage Up to 12,000 m ( 39,370 ft).
Operating Altitude De-rating Up to 35 °C (95 °F) maximum temperature is reduced
by 1 °C/300 m (1 °F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft)
35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F) maximum temperature
is reduced by 1 °C/175 m (1 °F/319 ft) above 950 m
(3,117 ft)
40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F) maximum
temperature is reduced by 1 °C/125 m (1 °F/228 ft)
above 950 m (3,117 ft)
Particulate Contamination
NOTE: This section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from
particulates and gaseous contamination. If it is determined that levels of particulates or gaseous
pollution are beyond the limits specified below and are the reason for the damage and/or failures
to your equipment it may be necessary for you to remediate the environmental conditions that are
causing the damage and/or failures. Remediation of environmental conditions will be the
responsibility of the customer.
Air Filtration
NOTE: Applies to data center
environments only. Air filtration
requirements do not apply to IT
equipment designed to be used
outside a data center, in
environments such as an office or
factory floor.
Conductive Dust
NOTE: Applies to data center and
non-data center environments.
Corrosive Dust
NOTE: Applies to data center and
non-data center environments.
Gaseous Contamination
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity
Copper Coupon Corrosion Rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/
Silver Coupon Corrosion Rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per
ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have
MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or
other conductive particles.
• Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a
deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity.
ISA71.04-1985.
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