Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series User manual

Dell PowerVault MD3200 and

MD3220 Storage Arrays

Getting Started

With Your System

Guide de mise en route

Introdução ao uso do sistema

Introducción al sistema

Dell PowerVault MD3200 and

MD3220 Storage Arrays

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

2011 - 08 P/N VC9TD Rev. A02

Getting Started With Your System

Before You Begin

NOTE:

Throughout the document, Dell PowerVault MD3200 series storage array

refers to both Dell PowerVault MD3200 and Dell PowerVault MD3220. Dell

PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosure refers to both Dell PowerVault

MD1200 and Dell PowerVault MD1220.

Before setting up your Dell PowerVault MD3200 series storage array, you must

consider certain best practices to ensure that your storage array 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 MD3200 series 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

Owner’s Manual

provides information about system features and

describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system

components.

• The

Deployment Guide

provides information about installing and

configuring the software and hardware.

• The

CLI Guide

provides information about using the command line

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

Getting Started With Your System

•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 Enterprise Linux

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

• VMware

NOTE:

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

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

Getting Started With Your System

Common Configurations

Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts

Server 1 Server 2

Corporate, public,

or private network

Server 3 Server 4

PowerVault MD3200

series storage array

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 MD3200 series storage array at the bottom of the rack and the

PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures above it.

Getting Started With Your System

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.

Getting Started With Your System

Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure

Turning On the Enclosure

Turn on the components in the following order:

PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures (if used)

NOTE:

Before turning on the storage array, ensure that the expansion

enclosure status LED is blue.

PowerVault MD3200

series storage array

PowerVault MD1200

series expansion

enclosure 1 (optional)

PowerVault MD1200

series expansion

enclosure 2 (optional)

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