Dell SC200, SC220 Getting Started

Dell™ SC200/SC220

Storage Enclosures

Getting Started

With Your System

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make

better use of your Storage Center.

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

data if instructions ar e no t fo l lo w e d.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

Contacting Dell Technical Support Services

For technical support, go to support.dell.com/compellent/.

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Installation and Configuration

WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety

instructions that came with all Storage Center components.

Unpacking the System

NOTE: Unpacking, installing, and deploying your Storage Center may be

done only by a certified service technician.

Before you begin, make sure the site where you intend to set up and use
the Storage Center has the following:

• Standard power from an independent source or a rack power
distribution unit with a UPS.

• Storage Center with the latest firmware, BIOS, and drivers. Contact
your supplier for the correct software versions.

Installation Overview

The installation process follows the general steps below. For detailed
information, refer to vendor documentation supplied with the equipment.

CAUTION: 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. For more
information, see "Technical Specifications" on page 8.

1

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

2

Install network switches, as applicable.

3

Unpack the Storage Center controllers.

4

Unpack and install the IO cards into the Storage Center controllers.

5

Install the Storage Center controllers into the rack.

6

Unpack the enclosures.

7

Install the enclosures into the rack.

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•

Always load the rack from the bottom up for weight stability.

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You can allow room for expansion if you have fewer than the
maximum number of enclosures.

8

Unwrap and insert each drive into the enclosure one at a time.

•

Protect the drive from static discharge.

•

Handle drives by the edges of the frame.

CAUTION: If the enclosure system operates for more than a few minutes

with missing drives, the enclosure can overheat, causing power failure and
data loss. Such use may invalidate the warranty.

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Connecting the Power Cables

1

Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position before co nnecting
the power cables.

2

Connect the enclosure power cables to the rack power.

Securing the Power Cables

1

Bend the power cables as shown in the illustration and secure the
cables firmly to the bracket using the strap provided.

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