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Dell Storage Center SCv2000 Getting Started Manual

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Dell Storage Center
SCv2000 and SCv2020 Storage System
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E09J, E10J
Regulatory Type: E09J001, E10J001

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  • Page 1 Dell Storage Center SCv2000 and SCv2020 Storage System Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: E09J, E10J Regulatory Type: E09J001, E10J001...

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Consider the following best practices before setting up your SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system. • Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system. • Complete the Worksheet to Record System Information in this guide before configuring the storage system.
  • Page 4 Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and unit are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service condition.

  • Page 5: Worksheet To Record System Information

    This information is needed to complete the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers wizard. NOTE: For a storage system deployed with two Ethernet switches, Dell recommends setting up each fault domain on separate subnets. See the Dell Storage Center SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Deployment Guide for information about setting up iSCSI fault domains.

  • Page 6: Additional Storage Center Information

    Front-End page of the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers wizard. Use this information to configure zoning on each Fibre Channel switch. See the Dell Storage Center SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Deployment Guide for information about setting up Fibre Channel zoning.

  • Page 7: Locating Your Service Tag

    You can find the Service Tag number on the service luggage tag located next to the front panel display. The Service Tag number is also located on the back of the storage system chassis. Dell uses this information to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

  • Page 8: Installation And Configuration

    • The Dell Storage Center Dell Storage Client Administrator’s Guide describes how to use the Dell Storage Client to manage a Storage Center. Installation and Configuration Before you begin installation, make sure that the site where you plan to install the storage system has standard power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with a UPS.

  • Page 9: Installing The Front Bezel

    Figure 2. Hole Locations in Rack Middle hole of top 1U Top hole of bottom 1U Bottom hole of bottom 1U Slide the storage system chassis onto the rails. Figure 3. Mount the SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Chassis Secure the storage system chassis to the rack using the mounting screws within each chassis ear. a.

  • Page 10: Front-End Cabling

    In addition, the MGMT port on each storage controller connects to an Ethernet switch on the management network. This connection to the management network allows configuration, administration, and management of the Storage Center. For more information, see the Dell Storage Center SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Deployment Guide. Cabling SAN-Attached Host Servers An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system with Fibre Channel or iSCSI front-end ports connects to host servers through Fibre Channel or Ethernet switches.
  • Page 11 Connect fault domain 2 to switch 2. a. Connect a cable from storage controller 1: port 2 to switch 2. b. Connect a cable from storage controller 2: port 2 to switch 2. c. (Four-port I/O card only) Connect a cable from storage controller 1: port 4 to switch 2. d.
  • Page 12 a. Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port 4 to server 4. b. Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port 4 to server 4. Figure 6. Storage System Connected Directly to Host Servers Server 1 Server 2 Server 3 Server 4 SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system...

  • Page 13: Back-End Cabling

    Figure 7. Storage System Connected to a Management Network Management network switch SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system Storage controller 1 Storage controller 2 Back-End Cabling An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system can be deployed with or without SC100/SC120 expansion enclosures. If the storage system is installed without expansion enclosures, you must interconnect the two storage controllers together.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cables

    NOTE: In an SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system, the top storage controller is storage controller 1 and the bottom storage controller is storage controller 2. If you are installing more than one expansion enclosure, cable the expansion enclosures in series by connecting a SAS cable from the top EMM, port B of one expansion enclosure to the top EMM, port A of the next expansion enclosure.

  • Page 15: Turning On The Storage System

    Turn on the host servers that are connected to the storage system. Installing and Using the Dell Storage Client The Dell Storage Client configures, manages, and monitors an SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system. Go to support.dell.com and download the Dell Enterprise Manager software.

  • Page 16: Nom Information (Mexico Only)

    NOTE: To discover and configure a Storage Center, the software must be installed on a host server that is located on the same subnet as the storage system Start the software by double-clicking the Enterprise Manager Client shortcut. The Dell Storage Client welcome screen appears.
  • Page 17 Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) Controller Two hot-swappable storage controllers Management RAID management using Dell Storage Client 2015 R1 Back-Panel Ports Connectors (per Storage Controller) Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or Connection to a Fiber Channel fabric, iSCSI network, or a direct connection...
  • Page 18 SCv2000: 21 kg (46 lb) SCv2020: 19 kg (41 lb) Environmental For additional information about environmental measurements for specific storage system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 5° to 57°C (41° to 135°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour 52°C (126°F) maximum 2,000 to 3,048 m (6,562 to 10,000 ft)
  • Page 19 Environmental Maximum vibration Operating 0.21 G at 5–500 Hz for 15 min Storage 1.04 G at 2–200 Hz for 15 min Maximum shock Operating Half-sine shock 5 G +/- 5% with a pulse duration of 10 ms +/- 10% (in operational orientations only) Storage Half-sine shock 30 G +/- 5% with a pulse duration of 10 ms +/- 10% (all sides)

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