Dell PowerVault MD1120 User manual

Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1120
Storage Enclosure
Getting Started
With Your System
Mise en route de votre système
Introdução ao uso do seu sistema
Procedimientos iniciales con el sistema
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Dell™ PowerVault™ MD1120
Storage Enclosure
Getting Started
With Your System
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge,PowerVault and Dell OpenManage
are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities
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in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model AMT
August 2008 P/N RU600 Rev. A01
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System Features
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your
system. It also provides information about other documents you may need
when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
Major features of your system include:
• Enclosure storage in an efficient rack-mount 2U design
• Capacity for 24 2.5-inch, hot-plug, 3.0-Gbps, SAS hard drives
• Host-based RAID support via a PERC 6/E adapter
• Redundant hot-plug power supply and cooling modules that are combined
for easy serviceability
• Optional second enclosure management module (EMM) for redundant
system management capability
• Support for either of the following direct-attach configurations:
– Unified mode for direct connectivity of up to 24 hard drives
– Split mode (with dual EMMs) providing direct connectivity to drives
0 through 11 on one EMM and a separate direct connectivity to drives
12 through 23 on the second EMM
• Support for up to three daisy-chained storage enclosures in unified mode
for a total of 72 hard drives
• In-band enclosure management provided through SCSI enclosure services
(SES)
• RAID and system management using Dell OpenManage™ Server
Administrator Storage Management Service or OpenManage IT Assistant.
• Four sensors for monitoring ambient temperatures
• Over-temperature shutdown capability
• Audible warning for critical component failure (disabled by default)
• Support for a wide range of servers (See your system’s readme file for
supported systems. An updated readme can be viewed from the Dell
website at
support.dell.com )
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4Information Update
Other Information You May Need
CAUTION: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your
system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as
a separate document.
•The Rack Installation Instructions or Rack Installation Guide included
with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
•The
Hardware Owner’s Manual provides information about system
features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or
replace system components.
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for
configuring and managing your system.
• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute
updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference
material intended for experienced users or technicians.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not
perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see dell.com/training
for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions and important regulatory information that shipped with your system.
For additional safety best practices information, see
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.
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Installing the Rails and System in a Rack
Once you have read the "Safety Instructions" located in the rack installation
documentation for your system, install the rails and the system in the rack.
See your rack installation documentation for instructions on installing your
system in a rack.
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Connecting the Power
Connect both power cables to the power supply/cooling fan modules.
Attaching the Power Cord Retention Bracket
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Configure the storage mode for your system by setting the configuration
switch on the front of the system and cabling the EMM(s) according to
the instructions provided in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Turning on the System
Power on the system by turning on both power supply/cooling fan modules.
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Installing the Bezel
Install the bezel, if desired, by inserting the right edge of the bezel into the
right front loop on the system, and then pressing the left edge of the bezel to
the system until the bezel snaps into place. (Bezel design may vary slightly
from the illustration above.)
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