Dell SC100, SC120 User Manual

Dell Storage Center

SC100 and SC120 Expansion Enclosure

Getting Started Guide

Regulatory Model: E03J, E04J
Regulatory Type: E03J001, 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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Before You Begin

Consider the following best practices before setting up your SC100/SC120 expansion enclosure.

• Before connecting any cables between the storage system and expansion enclosure, physically label
each port and connector.

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

NOTE: This product is intended for restricted access locations, such as a dedicated equipment
room or equipment closet.

WARNING: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

Other Information You May Need

Additional information you may need to install the expansion enclosure.

NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your Storage Center
components. Warranty information is included as a separate document.

• The Dell Storage Center SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Deployment Guide provides information
about cabling Storage Center hardware components and configuring a new Storage Center using the
Dell Storage Client.

• The Dell Storage Center Dell Storage Client Administrator’s Guide describes how to use the Dell
Storage Client to manage a Storage Center.

Installation and Configuration

Before you begin the installation, make sure that the site where you plan to install the expansion
enclosure

Unpacking Storage Center Equipment

Unpack the expansion enclosure and identify the items in your shipment.

has standard power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with a UPS.

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