Dell SCv300 Owner's Manual

Dell SCv300 Owner's Manual

Expansion enclosure

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Dell SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E03J, E04J
Regulatory Type: E03J001, E04J001

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  • Page 1 Dell SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E03J, E04J Regulatory Type: E03J001, E04J001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    .....................................4 Audience ................................... 4 Contacting Dell ................................4 Related Publications 1 About the SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure............5 ......................5 SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Overview ................5 SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Monitoring and Diagnostics ..............5 SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Front-Panel Features and Indicators ..............6...
  • Page 4: About This Guide

    The information provided in this guide is intended for use by Dell end users. Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available in your area.
  • Page 5: About The Scv300 And Scv320 Expansion Enclosure

    SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Overview The SCv300 is a 2U expansion enclosure that supports up to 12 3.5‐inch hard drives installed in a four‐column, three-row configuration. The SCv320 is a 2U expansion enclosure that supports up to 24 2.5‐inch hard drives installed vertically side by side.
  • Page 6: Scv300 And Scv320 Expansion Enclosure Back-Panel Features And Indicators

    Indicators The back panel provides controls to power up and reset the expansion enclosure, indicators to show the expansion enclosure status, and connections for back-end cabling. Figure 3. SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Back Panel Features and Indicators Item Name...
  • Page 7: Scv300 And Scv320 Expansion Enclosure Emm Features And Indicators

    600 W power supply module (PS2) SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure EMM Features and Indicators The SCv300 and SCv320 includes two enclosure management modules (EMMs) in two interface slots. Figure 4. SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure EMM Features and Indicators Item Name...
  • Page 8: Scv300 And Scv320 Expansion Enclosure Drives

    SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Drives Dell Enterprise Plus hard disk drives (HDDs) and Dell Enterprise Plus solid-state drives (SSDs) are the only drives that can be installed in SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures. If a non-Dell Enterprise Plus drive is installed, the Storage Center prevents the drive from being managed.
  • Page 9: Replacing Scv300 And Scv320 Expansion Enclosure Components

    Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. If equipment described in this guide is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described in the following sections.
  • Page 10: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

    Follow these guidelines to protect your equipment from ESD: • Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the chassis. • Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling plug-in modules and components.
  • Page 11: Replacing The Front Bezel

    The Storage Center identifies drives as XX-YY, where XX is the unit ID of the expansion enclosure, and YY is the drive position inside the expansion enclosure. • The SCv300 holds up to 12 drives, which are numbered from left to right in rows starting from 0 at the top-left drive.
  • Page 12: Identify The Failed Hard Drive

    The SCv320 holds up to 24 drives, which are numbered from left to right starting from 0. Figure 8. SCv320 Drive Numbering Identify the Failed Hard Drive To determine which hard drive failed, use the Dell Storage Manager Client. Use the Dell Storage Manager Client to connect to the Storage Center. Click the Hardware tab.
  • Page 13: Replace A Hard Drive

    Replace a Hard Drive Use this procedure to replace a failed hard drive. Prerequisite Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. About this task Hard drives can be replaced without shutting down the expansion enclosure. CAUTION: To prevent a storage system reset, at least one powered drive must remain installed in the primary chassis when multiple drives are replaced.
  • Page 14 Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. Installing Hard Drives in an SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure An SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure is shipped with drives installed and empty drive blanks are inserted in the unused slots. About this task The following instructions describe the installation of Dell Enterprise hard drives for reference only.
  • Page 15: Replacing Rack Rails

    All the drive slots in the expansion enclosure must be filled with a drive or drive blank. Replacing Rack Rails Rack rails are used to install SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures into a rack. Prerequisites Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to .
  • Page 16: Post-Replacement Procedures

    Post-Replacement Procedures Perform the procedures described in this section after replacing a component of an SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure. Send Diagnostic Data Using Dell SupportAssist After replacing components, use Dell SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Scv300 And Scv320 Components

    Troubleshooting SCv300 and SCv320 Components This section contains basic troubleshooting steps for components inside the SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures. Troubleshooting Power Supply/Cooling Fan Modules Use these steps to troubleshoot power supply/cooling fan modules. Check the status of the power supply/cooling fan module using the Dell Storage Manager.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting The Control Panel

    Troubleshooting the Control Panel Use these steps to troubleshoot the control panel. Determine the status of the control panel LEDs. If the LEDs are not lit, and the enclosure is powered on, the control panel has failed. Reseat the control panel by removing and reinstalling it. CAUTION: The storage system and expansion enclosures must be shut down before reseating the control panel.
  • Page 19: Scv300 And Scv320 Expansion Enclosure Technical Specifications

    SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures are displayed in the following tables. Drives SCv300: Up to 12 hot-swappable 3.5-inch 12 Gbps SAS hard drives or SAS solid state drives...
  • Page 20 Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets website. Temperature SCv300: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C (18°F) per Operating hour SCv320: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C (18°F) per...

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