Setting Up the Storage System Consider the following best practices before setting up your SC9000 storage system. • Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system. •...
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 System Manager Administrator's Guide describes how to use the Storage Center System Manager to manage a Storage Center. •...
Installing the SC9000 Storage System in a Rack Install the storage system and other Storage Center components in a rack. NOTE: Mount the storage system in a manner that allows for expansion in the rack and prevents the rack from becoming top‐heavy.
The following information is provided on the device described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Importer: Dell Inc. de México, S.A. de C.V Paseo de la Reforma 2620-11 ° Piso Col. Lomas Atlas 11950 México, D.F.
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Power NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply unit wattage rating. 100–240 V AC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz Voltage Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express Generation 3 Expansion slots using riser card: Riser 1 (Slot 1) One half-height, low-profile x8 link (Slot 2) One half-height, low-profile x8 link (Slot 3) One half-height, low-profile x8 link Riser 2...
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75.58 cm (29.75 inch) Maximum configuration 44 lb weight Environmental For additional information about environmental measurements for specific storage system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Continuous operation 10°C to 35°C with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
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Environmental Up to 35 °C (95 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). 35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m 104 °F) (3,117 ft).
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The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3050 m (10,000 ft). • Redundant power supplies are required. • Peripheral cards that are not Dell-qualified are not supported. • Peripheral cards greater than 25 W are not supported.