Dell PowerVault MD3000i User manual

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Model AMP01

Getting Started

With Your System

Guide de mise en route

Primeiros passos com o sistema

Procedimientos iniciales con el sistema

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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

of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data

and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,

or death.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly

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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerVault, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks

of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries SUSE and NetWare are regist e r e d

trademarks of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries Red at and Enterprise Linux

are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. Intel and Intel XScale are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming

the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and

trade names other than its own.

Model AMP01

May 2007 P/N DY731 Rev. A00

Getting Started With Your System 3

System Features

This section describes the major hardware and software features of your

system. It also provides information about other documents you may need

when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.

Performance Features

• 667-MHz Intel

XScale

processor

• 512-MB high-speed data cache memory

Scalability Features

• Capacity for 15 1-inch, hot-plug, 3.0-Gbps, serial-attached SCSI (SAS)

physical disks.

• Support for up to two daisy-chained storage enclosures for a total

of 45 physical disks.

• Controller capable of supporting sessions from 32 iSCSI initiators

(16 hosts with redundant connections) simultaneously with multiple

connections per session. For more information, refer to the

Dell

PowerVault MD Systems Support Matrix

support.dell.com

• Support for a wide range of servers. (For additional support information,

refer to the

Dell PowerVault MD Systems Support Matrix

support.dell.com

• Support for both simplex (single controller) and duplex (dual controller)

array configurations.

Availability Features

• Up to two active/active RAID controller modules (duplex configuration)

for redundant data and system management capability; simplex

configuration also available

• Battery backup unit (BBU) to power the RAID controller system memory

(cache) for a minimum of 72 hours in case of a power outage

• Redundant hot-plug power supply and cooling modules that are combined

for easy serviceability

4Getting Started With Your System

Manageability and Serviceability Features

• Efficient rack-mount designed storage system

• Hot-pluggable drives

• Four sensors for monitoring ambient temperatures

• Over-temperature shutdown protection capability

• Configuration and monitoring via the MD Storage Manager software

Supported Operating Systems

Your system supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft

Windows

Storage Server 2003 R2

• Microsoft Windows Server

2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise Editions

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1(SP1) with patches

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2)

• Microsoft Windows Server XP Professional SP2 (management station only,

no I/0 attach)

•RedHat

Enterprise Linux

V4.0 with Update 4 (AS, ES, WS), 32 bit

and 64 bit (2.6 kernel)

•SUSE

Linux Enterprise Server V9.0 service pack 3 with Intel

EM64T(2.6 kernel)

For more information, refer to the

Dell PowerVault MD Systems Support Matrix

support.dell.com

Other Information You May Need

CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and

regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this

document or as a separate document.

•The

Rack Installation Instructions

included with your rack solution

describes how to install your system into a rack.

•The

Hardware Owner’s Manual

provides information about system

features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or

replace system components. This document can be found on the CDs

that came with your system or at

support.dell.com

Getting Started With Your System 5

• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for

installing, configuring, and managing your system.

• The

Dell PowerVault MD Systems Support Matrix

support.dell.com

provides compatibility information, including servers, operating systems,

controllers, software, and hardware configurations.

• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes

to the system, software, and/or documentation.

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

first because they often supersede information in other documents.

• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide current updates

to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material

intended for experienced users or technicians.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does

not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.

Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see

www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered

in all locations.

Installation

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety

instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information

Guide.

This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.

For more detailed information, refer to the Installation Guide provided

on the CDs that came with your system.

Unpack the System

Unpack your system and identify each item. Keep all shipping materials

in case you need them later.

6Getting Started With Your System

Install the Rails and System in a Rack

Install the rails and system in the rack once you have read the "Safety

Instructions" located in the rack installation documentation for your system.

See your rack installation documentation for instructions on installing your

system in a rack.

Getting Started With Your System 7

Connect the Power Cables and Power Cord Retention Bracket

Connect both power cables to the power supply/cooling fan modules.

Attach the power cord retention bracket to the power supply loop by affixing

the back clasp of the bracket to the top of the loop and the middle clasp to

the vertical middle of the loop. Attach the system power cable to the bracket’s

cable clasp. Repeat the procedure for the second power supply.

8Getting Started With Your System

Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet

or a separate power source such as

an uninterruptible po

wer supply (UPS)

or a power distribution unit (PDU).

Cable the RAID controller modules according to the instructions provided

in the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

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