Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Installation And Setup Manual
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- Page 1 Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Arrays Installation and Setup Guide Version 1.0 Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J...
- Page 2 All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell is strictly for- bidden.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface 1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure 2 Rack Mounting the Array Before You Begin Protecting Hardware Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack 3 Connecting the Array Cables Network Requirements and Recommendations Minimum and Recommended Cable Configurations Connect the Array to the Network Set Up a Serial Connection to the Array 4 Software Configuration... - Page 4 Installation and Setup Guide Table of Contents...
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Page 5: Contacting Dell
Technical Support and Customer Service Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about PS Series SAN arrays. If you have an Express Service Code, have it ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. -
Page 6: Online Services
2. Select your locale. Use the locale menu or click on the link that specifies your country or region. 3. Select the required service. Click the “Contact Us” link, or select the Dell support service from the list of services provided. -
Page 7: Rack Mounting The Array
1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure To set up your array and start using the iSCSI SAN array, follow these steps: 1. Install the array in a rack. See Rack Mounting the Array on page 2. Connect the array to power and the network. See Connect and Secure the Power Cables on page 1 and Connect the Array to the Network on page 3. Configure the PS Series software. - Page 8 1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure Installation and Setup Guide...
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Page 9: Before You Begin
Installation Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions: • Dell recommends that only individuals with rack mounting experience install an array in a rack. • Make sure the array is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge. -
Page 10: Environmental Requirements
2 Rack Mounting the Array Installation and Setup Guide • Mount the array in a horizontal orientation, or you will void your array warranty and support contract. Environmental Requirements The rack location must meet the following environmental requirements: • The power source can supply a voltage range of 100V to 240V AC. • The power source has sufficient electrical overload protection: In North America, connect the array to a source of power with over-current protection provided by a double pole 20A or less device (UL 489 circuit breakers). - Page 12 2 Rack Mounting the Array Installation and Setup Guide 1. Determine where to place the mounting rails in the rack. 2. Attach the mounting rails to the rack. 3. Slide the chassis into the rack. 4. Attach the chassis to the front of the mounting rails. 5.
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Page 13: Installing The Bezel
Installation and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Installing the Bezel The steps for installing the bezel are the same for all array models. 1. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the right side of the chassis. 2. - Page 14 2 Rack Mounting the Array Installation and Setup Guide...
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Page 20: Connecting The Array Cables
3 Connecting the Array Cables Installation and Setup Guide... - Page 23 For help, enter a question mark (?) at a prompt. Welcome to Group Manager Copyright 2013 Dell Inc. It appears that the storage array has not been configured. Would you like to configure the array now? (y/n) [n] y...
- Page 24 4 Software Configuration Installation and Setup Guide Saving the configuration ... Waiting for configuration to become active..Done Group member member1 now active in the group. Group group1 has been created with one member. Use the Group Manager GUI or CLI to set the RAID policy for the member. You can then create a volume that a host can connect to using an iSCSI initiator.
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Page 25: Set Up A Serial Connection To The Array
Installation and Setup Guide 4 Software Configuration If you used the utility to create or expand a group, or added the array to an existing group with the Remote setup Setup Wizard, you must set the RAID policy for the group member. Use either the Group Manager command line interface (CLI) or the graphical user interface (GUI) to set the RAID policy. -
Page 26: Software Configuration
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Page 32: Storage Allocation
5 Storage Allocation Installation and Setup Guide – Using the GUI, expand in the far-left panel, select the volume name, and click the tab. Volumes Access If necessary, use the CLI or the GUI to create an access control record that the computer will match. 3. To display the iSCSI target name for the volume: – Using the CLI, enter the following command: volume select volume_name show... -
Page 37: Index
Index group accessing volumes from a computer access control records advanced tasks creating creating access controls customizing after setup setting up with CLI expanding accounts IP address configuring after setup logging in to CLI array logging in to GUI choosing where to mount name initializing mounting in rack... - Page 38 Index: member – volumes member Remote Setup Wizard default gateway configuring the software naming netmask network address RAID policy safety precautions installation serial cable characteristics netmask connecting member setting pin locations network pinout information setup utility array IP address configuring multiple interfaces configuring the software group IP address description...
- Page 39 Index: warranty – warranty creating creating standard creating with CLI naming reported size snapshot space target name for thin provisioning settings warranty...