Dell EMC VxRail G Series User manual

Dell EMC VxRail™G Series Appliances
Version 4.5
Owner's Manual
REV 02

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Introduction 5
Introduction..................................................................................................6
Support........................................................................................................ 6
Registering for online support......................................................... 6
Where to go for support resources.................................................. 7
Using the SolVe Desktop application for VxRail Series procedures....
7
About the VxRail G Series 9
Handling the appliance................................................................................ 10
Appliance components and controls............................................................10
Technical Specifications 13
Appliance power and cooling information.................................................... 14
Appliance dimensions and weight................................................................ 14
Operating and storage environment............................................................ 15
Installation 17
Pre-installation Site Checklist..................................................................... 18
10GbE or 1GbE switch networking...............................................................18
Network requirements................................................................................ 18
Replacing and adding hardware 21
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
lIntroduction......................................................................................................... 6
lSupport................................................................................................................6
Introduction 5

Introduction
This document describes the VxRail G Series appliances, including their physical
features and technical specifications.
The target audience for this document includes customers, field personnel, and
partners who want to operate a VxRail™Appliance, including the following models:
lVxRail G410 Appliance
lVxRail G410F Appliance
This document is designed for people familiar with:
lDell EMC systems and software
lVMware virtualization products
lData center appliances and infrastructure
The VCE Glossary provides terms, definitions, and acronyms that are related to VCE
Systems.
To suggest documentation changes and provide feedback on this book, send an email
to [email protected]. Include the name of the topic to which your feedback
applies.
Support
Create an Online Support account to get access to support and product resources for
your VxRail Appliance.
If you already have an account, register your VxRail Appliance to access the available
resources.
For convenience, you can link your Online Support account with VxRail Manager and
access support resources without having to log in separately.
Note
If you plan to set up ESRS, your Online Support account must be linked to VxRail
Manager under the same party ID or the deployment will fail. Your appliance must also
be in an installed state in the Install Base.
Registering for online support
Create an Online Support account to access support resources.
After you register, you can:
lRegister your system
lObtain product license files and software updates
lDownload VxRail Series product documentation
lDownload the SolVe Desktop application for hardware replacement and upgrade
procedures
lBrowse the VxRail Series community and support information
lLink your support account for access to resources from within VxRail Manager
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Procedure
1. Point your Web browser to emc.com/vxrailsupport (or support.emc.com).
2. Click Register here.
3. Fill in the required information.
Support will send you a confirmation email, typically within 48 hours.
Where to go for support resources
Access support resources for your VxRail Appliance by doing any of the following:
lClick the VxRail Manager Support tab.
lPoint your Web browser to emc.com/vxrailsupport (or support.emc.com).
Using the SolVe Desktop application for VxRail Series procedures
Step-by-step instructions for procedures such as replacing hardware or performing
system administrative tasks are available through the SolVe Desktop application.
CAUTION
To avoid potential data loss, refer to the VxRail Series procedures in the SolVe
Desktop application before performing any hardware replacement or upgrade
activity.
To download the SolVe Desktop application, go to https://support.emc.com and click
SolVe on the main page. Download and install the SolVe Desktop application on your
computer.
You must have an online support account to use the SolVe Desktop application.
Introduction
Where to go for support resources 7

Introduction
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CHAPTER 2
About the VxRail G Series
lHandling the appliance........................................................................................10
lAppliance components and controls................................................................... 10
About the VxRail G Series 9

Handling the appliance
Table 1 Heavy lift warning
046-005-109_A01
CL5561
The appliance is heavy and should be handled by two
people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the
appliance, do not attempt to lift the appliance without a
mechanical lift and help from another person.
Appliance components and controls
The appliance has four server nodes that are accessible at the rear of the appliance.
Server node 1 defines the default node type for the system.
Figure 1 Location of server nodes
1. Node 1
2. Node 2
3. Node 3
4. Node 4
Each of the four server nodes has a front control panel and designated disk drive
group.
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Figure 2 Node control and disk drive groups
1. Node 1 disk drive group
2. Node 2 disk drive group
3. Node 3 disk drive group
4. Node 4 disk drive group
5. Node 1 front control panel
6. Node 2 front control panel
7. Node 3 front control panel
8. Node 4 front control panel
9. Product serial number tag (PSNT)
Control panels for nodes 1 and 2 are on the left side and control panels for nodes 3 and
4 are on the right side. A fault with the associated node will cause the Power button
with Status LED on the control panel to blink amber and blue.
Figure 3 Node control panel controls and indicators
Table 2 Control panel controls and indicators description
No. Name Color Status Description
1 Power button
with Status
LED
Blue On System power on
Off System power off
Amber Blinking DC off and fault
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Table 2 Control panel controls and indicators description (continued)
No. Name Color Status Description
Amber and
Blue
Blinking DC on and fault
2 ID button with
LED
Blue Blinking Identification activated
Off No identification
Each node is equipped with a power button and three LED indicators, which are visible
at the rear of the server. A fault with a node will cause the Power LED to blink blue,
and the Node Status LED to blink amber on its front control panel.
Pressing the ID button on the front control panels will cause the ID LED on the
respective node to blink.
Figure 4 Node controls and indicators
Table 3 Node controls and indicators description
No. Name Color Status Description
1 Power LED Blue On System power on
Off Power off
Blue Blinking Reports system health fault
2 Node Status
LED
Off Normal - system healthy
Amber Blinking Reports system health fault
3 Power button Press and hold more than four seconds
to turn off node
4 ID LED Blue Blinking Identification activated (from front
control panel)
Off No identification
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CHAPTER 3
Technical Specifications
lAppliance power and cooling information............................................................14
lAppliance dimensions and weight........................................................................14
lOperating and storage environment....................................................................15
Technical Specifications 13

Appliance power and cooling information
The following tables contain specifications for the appliance power consumption and
dissipation. Calculations based on these tables are intended to provide maximum
power and heat dissipation. EMC provides a power and weight calculator at http://
powercalculator.EMC.com. Use this calculator to refine the power and heat values in
the table below to more-closely match the specific appliance hardware configuration.
Ensure that the appliance installation site meets the requirements for your
configuration.
Table 4 Appliance power consumption and dissipation—Hybrid Nodes
Specification VxRail G410
Power supplies 2 × 1600 W high efficiency redundant PSUs
AC line voltage 220V AC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption
(operating maximum)
1486 KVA
Heat dissipation 5070.232 BTU/hr
Maximum inrush current 55 A per power supply unit up to one-quarter
of AC cycle
Table 5 Appliance power consumption and dissipation—All-flash Nodes
Specification VxRail G410F
Power supplies 2 × 1600 W high efficiency redundant PSUs
AC line voltage 220V AC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption
(operating maximum)
1500 KVA
Heat dissipation (fully loaded appliance) 5118 BTU/hr
Maximum inrush current 55 A per power supply unit up to one-quarter of
AC cycle
Appliance dimensions and weight
Table 6 Appliance dimensions and weight
Dimension Appliance Appliance with rails
Form factor 2U chassis 2U chassis
Height 3.44 in (8.74 cm) 2.0 U (with or without bezel)
Depth 31.1 in (79 cm) 32.1 in (81.53 cm)
Width 17.48 in (43.4 cm) without
cabinet latch brackets
18.99 in (48.23 cm) with cabinet latch
brackets
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Table 6 Appliance dimensions and weight (continued)
Dimension Appliance Appliance with rails
Maximum weight 91.31 lb (41.42 kg) 102.34 lb (46.42 kg)
Operating and storage environment
The site must have air conditioning of the correct size and placement to maintain the
specified temperature and relative humidity range listed in Table 3.
Table 7 Operating and storage environment
Specification Description
Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Non-operating temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating relative humidity 50% to 85% RH
Non-operating relative humidity 20% to 90% RH
Storage time (unpowered)
Recommendation
Do not exceed 6 consecutive months of unpowered
storage.
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CHAPTER 4
Installation
Installation of your VxRail Appliance is performed by Dell EMC or your partner. Work
with your Dell EMC or partner representative to arrange for installation of your
appliance.
This section contains information to help you prepare to have your VxRail Appliance
installed.
lPre-installation Site Checklist.............................................................................18
l10GbE or 1GbE switch networking...................................................................... 18
lNetwork requirements........................................................................................ 18
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Pre-installation Site Checklist
Before your appliance is installed, work with your sales representative or partner to
complete the VxRail Appliance Pre-installation Site Checklist .
The VxRail Appliance Pre-installation Site Checklist is a site survey that help you gather
the key information needed to successfully install your appliance.
10GbE or 1GbE switch networking
Your VxRail Appliance relies on your 10GbE or 1GbE switches for all of the networking
between nodes in the cluster, and between the cluster and the rest of your
infrastructure. It is crucial that your switches are configured properly for the VxRail
Appliance to work.
Consult with your sales representative or partner to ensure your switch is properly set
up to work with your VxRail Appliance according to the instructions provided by your
switch manufacturer.
The following table lists the type of switches needed for different VxRail Appliance
models.
Table 8 VxRail Appliance network switch requirements
VxRail Appliance model Network switch requirement
VxRail 60, VxRail 60F
VxRail E460
VxRail G410, VxRail G410F
VxRail P470
VxRail S470
VxRail V470
10GbE or 1GbE
VxRail 120, VxRail 120F
VxRail 160, VxRail 160F
VxRail 200, VxRail 200F
VxRail 240F
VxRail 280F
VxRail E460F
VxRail P470F
VxRail V470F
10GbE
Network requirements
Your sales representative or partner will work closely with you to ensure you have the
following network resources available before installing the VxRail Appliance.
10GbE or 1GbE switches
You must have one or more 10GbE or 1GbE switches:
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lTwo or more network switches are recommended for failover, and for installations
with more than four appliances.
lTwo switch ports are required for each node (the VxRail 60 requires four ports per
node). A fully-populated appliance can require eight switch ports.
Cabling
If you have RJ45 NIC ports on your appliance you need:
lTwo CAT6 or higher cables per node (these cables are included with RJ45-
equipped appliances). A fully-populated appliance requires up to eight cables (the
VxRail 60 requires 16 cables).
If you have SFP+ NIC ports on your appliance you need:
lTwo compatible Twinax Direct-Attach-Copper (DAC) cables per node (these
cables are not included; you must supply your own). Active DAC cables should be
used if the cable is over 5 meters long.
or
lTwo compatible fiber cables with appropriate transceivers per node (these cables
and transceivers are not included; you must supply your own).
lA fully-populated appliance requires up to eight cables.
Servers
You must have a DNS server for network address resolution and ESRS support.
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Installation
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