Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series User manual

Dell™ PowerVault™
MD3200 and MD3220
RAID Enclosures
Getting Started
With Your System
Guide de mise en route
Introducao ao uso do sistema
Pasos iniciales con el sistema

Dell™ PowerVault™
MD3200 and MD3220
RAID Enclosures
Getting Started
With Your System
Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data
if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J
February 2010 P/N VC9TD Rev. A00

Contents 3
Contents
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other Documentation and Media You May Need . . . . . 5
Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation and Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Rails and System in a Rack . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Power Cable(s) . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Securing the Power Cable(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning On the Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the MD Storage Software . . . . . . . . 11
Enabling Premium Features (Optional) . . . . . . . 12
Locating Your Service Tag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Before You Begin
Before setting up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xx RAID enclosure,
you must consider certain best practices to ensure that your RAID enclosure
operates at maximum efficiency and offers full redundancy (if required).
• Throughout the network, always use a Category 5e (or higher)
Ethernet cable.
• Before connecting any cables between the host server and storage array,
physically label each port and connector.
• Always follow proper power-up and power-down procedures when cycling
power across the network. You must also ensure that critical network
components are on separate power circuits.
Other Documentation and Media You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with
your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or
as a separate document.
NOTE: All PowerVault MD32xx documents are available at
support.dell.com/manuals.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to
install your system into a rack.
• The
Owner’s Manual provides information about system features and
describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system
components.
• The
Deployment Guide provides information about installing and
configuring the software and hardware.
• The
CLI Guide provides information about using the command line
interface (CLI) to configure and manage your storage array.

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•The SMI-S Programmer’s Guide provides information about using the
SMI-S provider and SMI-S programming.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and
tools for configuring and managing your system, including those
pertaining to the operating system, system management software,
system updates, and system components that you purchased
with your system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
•RedHat
®
Enterprise Linux
®
•SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware
®
NOTE: For the latest information on all the supported operating system versions,
see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.

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Installation and Configuration
WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety
instructions that came with the system.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item with the packing list that shipped
with your system.
Installing the Rails and System in a Rack
Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety
instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system.
NOTE: To balance the weight load, it is recommended that you install the
PowerVault MD32xx at the bottom of the rack and the PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosures above it.

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Connecting the Power Cable(s)
Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the
power cables. Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system.
Securing the Power Cable(s)
Secure the cable(s) firmly to the bracket using the provided strap.
Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or
a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or
a power distribution unit (PDU). Each power supply must be connected
to a separate power circuit.

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Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure
Turning On the Enclosure
PowerVault MD32xx
RAID enclosure
PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosure 1
(optional)
PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosure 2
(optional)

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Turn on the components in the following order:
1
MD12 xx expansion enclosures (if used)
NOTE: Before turning on the RAID enclosure, ensure that the expansion
enclosure status LED is blue.
2 MD32 xx RAID enclosure
NOTE: Before turning on the host server(s), ensure that the RAID enclosure
status LED is blue.
3 Host server(s)
Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts
Server 1 Server 2
PowerVault MD32xx
RAID enclosure
Corporate, public,
or private network
Server 3 Server 4

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Installing the Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
Installing the MD Storage Software
NOTE: For detailed instructions about installing the MD storage software, setting
up the enclosure, and the post-installation tasks, see the Deployment Guide.
The MD Storage Manager application configures, manages, and monitors the
storage array.
1
Insert the resource media.
2 Select Install MD32xx Storage Software .
3 Install the MD Storage Manager software. Select one of the following
installation options:
• Full (recommended)—This package installs core software and
providers. It includes the necessary host-based storage agent,
SAS HBA driver, multipath driver, MD Storage Manager,
and providers.
• Host Only—This package includes the host-based storage agent,
SAS HBA driver, and multipath drivers.
• Management Station—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager and providers.
• Custom—This option allows you to select specific components.

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4 Reboot each host server.
5 Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).
6 Perform the remaining post-installation tasks.
NOTE: The MD Storage Manager software installer automatically installs
the required drivers, initiators, and operating system patches/hotfixes.
All the drivers are also available at support.dell.com.
Enabling Premium Features (Optional)
If you ordered premium features, follow the instructions on the
Premium Features Card to install the additional features.
Locating Your Service Tag
Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag
number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front
of the system and at the back of the system next to the RAID controller
modules. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the
appropriate personnel.

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NOM Information (Mexico Only)
The following information is provided on the device described
in this document in compliance with the requirements of the
official Mexican standards (NOM):
Technical Specifications
Importer:
Model number: E03J and E04J
Supply voltage: 100–240 V CA
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Current consumption: 8.6 A
Drives
PowerVault MD3200 Up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable
hard drives (3.0 Gbps and 6.0 Gbps)
PowerVault MD3220 Up to twenty four 2.5-inch SAS
hot-swappable hard drives (3.0 Gbps and
6.0 Gbps)
RAID Controller Modules
RAID controller modules
• One or two hot-swappable modules with
temperature sensors
• 2 GB of cache per controller

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Back-Panel Connectors (Per RAID Controller Module)
SAS connectors
• Four SAS IN ports to connect hosts
• One SAS OUT port for expansion to an
additional PowerVault MD12
xx enclosure
NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8088
compliant.
Serial connector One 6-pin mini-DIN connector
NOTE: For technical support use only.
Management Ethernet connector One 100/1000 Base-T port Ethernet for
out-of-band management of the enclosure
Expansion
PowerVault MD32xx Supports a maximum of 96 hard drives with
any combination of PowerVault MD1200 or
PowerVault MD1220 expansion enclosures.
NOTE: You cannot use more than seven
expansion enclosures.
Redundant path connectivity provides
redundant data paths to each hard drive.
Backplane Board
Connectors
• 12 or 24 SAS hard-drive connectors
• Two power supply/cooling fan
module connectors
• Two sets of RAID controller module
connectors
• One control panel connector for front LEDs
and system identification button
Sensors Two temperature sensors

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LED Indicators
Front panel
• One two-color LED indicator for
system status
• Two single-color LED indicators for power
and enclosure mode
NOTE: The enclosure mode LED is not
applicable to the PowerVault MD32xx RAID
enclosure.
Hard-drive carrier
• One single-color activity LED
• One two-color LED status indicator per
drive
Power supply/cooling fan Three LED status indicators for power supply
status, power supply/fan fault, and AC status
RAID controller module Six single-color LEDs:
• One battery fault
• One cache active
• One controller fault
• One controller power
• One system identification
• One management Ethernet activity
Six two-color LEDs:
• Four SAS IN link or fault
• One SAS OUT link or fault
• One management Ethernet link speed

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Switch
System identification button Located on the front control panel.
This button is used to locate a system
within a rack.
Enclosure mode switch Located on the front of the system.
This switch is not applicable to the
PowerVault MD32xx RAID enclosure.
Password reset switch Located on the back-panel of the RAID
controller module. This switch is used to
reset the storage array password.
Power Supplies
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wattage 600 W
Voltage 100–240 VAC (8.6 A–4.3 A)
Heat dissipation 100 W
Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the
entire system ambient operating range,
the inrush current may reach a maximum of
55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less.
Available Hard Drive Power (Per Slot)
PowerVault MD3200 25 W
PowerVault MD3220 12 W
RAID Controller Module Power (Per Slot)
Maximum power consumption 100 W
Physical
PowerVault MD3200
Height 8.68 cm (3.41 inches)
Width 44.63 cm (17.57 inches)
Depth 60.20 cm (23.70 inches)

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Weight (maximum configuration) 29.30 kg (64.6 lb)
Weight (empty) 8.84 kg (19.5 lb)
PowerVault MD3220
Height 8.68 cm (3.41 inches)
Width 44.63 cm (17.57 inches)
Depth 54.90 cm (21.61 inches)
Weight (maximum configuration) 24.22 kg (53.4 lb)
Weight (empty) 8.61 kg (19 lb)
Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific
system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum
temperature gradation of 10°C per hour
NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 feet,
the maximum operating temperature
is derated 1ºF/550 ft.
Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) with
a maximum temperature gradation
of 20°C per hour
Relative humidity
Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) with
a maximum humidity gradation
of 10% per hour
Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration
Operating 0.25 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min
Storage 0.5 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min
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Maximum shock
Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis
(one pulse on each side of the system) of
31 G for 2.6 ms in the operational orientation
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses
in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes
(one pulse on each side of the system)
of 71 G for up to 2 ms
Altitude
Operating –16 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 feet,
the maximum operating temperature
is derated 1ºF/550 ft.
Storage –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
Airborne Contaminant Level
Class G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Environmental (continued)