Dell PowerVault MD3220i Series User manual

Dell™ PowerVault™
MD3200i and MD3220i
RAID Enclosures
Getting Started
With Your System
Guide de mise en route
Introducao ao uso do sistema
Pasos iniciales con el sistema

Dell™ PowerVault™
MD3200i and MD3220i
RAID Enclosures
Getting Started
With Your System
Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use
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 TFKD1 Rev. A00

Contents 3
Contents
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Completing the iSCSI Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other Documentation and Media You May Need . . . . . 7
Preparing the Host Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional NICs for iSCSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
NIC Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation and Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unpacking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Rails and System in a Rack . . . . . . 9
Connecting the Power Cable(s) . . . . . . . . . . 10
Securing the Power Cable(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure . . . . . . . . . 11
Turning On the Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts . . . . . . . . 12
Cabling Your SAN-Attached Hosts . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the MD Storage Software . . . . . . . . 15
Enabling Premium Features (Optional) . . . . . . . 16
Locating Your Service Tag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4Contents

Getting Started With Your System 5
Before You Begin
Before setting up your Dell™ PowerVault™ MD32xxi RAID enclosure,
you must consider certain best practices to ensure that your RAID enclosure
operates at maximum efficiency and offers full redundancy (if required).
• It is recommended that you use a dedicated IP SAN for iSCSI data
transmission. Management traffic can be isolated on a separate
management network.
• Complete the iSCSI configuration worksheet before configuring iSCSI.
See "Completing the iSCSI Worksheet" on page 6. This worksheet gathers
physical network information in a single source.
• After completing the iSCSI worksheet, draw the configuration before
setting up the solution.
• Always configure redundant iSCSI data paths to provide alternate paths to
and from the host server should one of the data paths become disabled.
• If multiple NICs are installed on a host, it is recommeded that you use
different subnets for management and iSCSI data links.
• 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.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document show cabling for only one PowerVault
MD32xxi RAID enclosure in a SAN environment. The illustrations also show only
the default IP addresses for the PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure. To cable
more than one PowerVault MD32xxi RAID enclosure in a SAN environment,
see the Deployment Guide.

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Completing the iSCSI Worksheet
IPv4 Settings
Mutual
CHAP Secret
Target CHAP
Secret
A
B
host server
PowerVault
MD32xxi
192.168.130.101 (In 0 default)
192.168.131.101 (In 1 default)
192.168.132.101 (In 2 default)
192.168.133.101 (In 3 default) 192.168.128.101 (management network port)
192.168.130.102 (In 0 default)
192.168.131.102 (In 1 default)
192.168.132.102 (In 2 default)
192.168.133.102 (In 3 default) 192.168.128.102 (management network port)
If you need additional space for more than one host server, use an additional sheet.
iSCSI port 1
iSCSI port 2
iSCSI port 3
iSCSI port 4
Management port
Static IP address (host server) Subnet mask Default gateway
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NOTE: For information about the IPv6 worksheet, see the Deployment Guide.
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 MD32xxi 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.
Static IP address (storage array) Subnet mask Default gateway
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iSCSI controller 0, In 0
iSCSI controller 0, In 1
iSCSI controller 0, In 2
iSCSI controller 0, In 3
Management port cntrl 0
iSCSI controller 1, In 0
iSCSI controller 1, In 1
iSCSI controller 1, In 2
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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.
Preparing the Host Server
Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
•RedHat
®
Enterprise Linux
®
•SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware
®
NOTE: For the latest information on all supported operating system versions,
see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals.
Additional NICs for iSCSI
When installing additional NICs, it is recommended that:
• You use dedicated redundant storage networks for iSCSI traffic.
If a dedicated network is not feasible, isolate the iSCSI traffic from
general network traffic using virtual local area networks (VLAN).
• You use additional NICs dedicated for iSCSI traffic.
• The NICs must be added in pairs for redundancy (up to four NICs).
NOTE: A single NIC is also supported.

Getting Started With Your System 9
NIC Configuration
In a SAN environment, depending on the number of switches, it is
recommended that you use two or four unique subnets for iSCSI traffic.
For direct-attached storage environments, each NIC directly connected to
the MD32xxi must be on a separate subnet.
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 MD32xxi 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
Turn on components in the following order
1
Ethernet switches (if used)
2 MD12 xx expansion enclosures (if used)
NOTE: Before turning on the RAID enclosure, ensure that the expansion
enclosure status LED is blue.
PowerVault MD32xxi
RAID enclosure
PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosure 1
(optional)
PowerVault MD12xx
expansion enclosure 2
(optional)

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3 MD32 xx i RAID enclosure
NOTE: Before turning on the host server(s), ensure that the RAID enclosure
status LED is blue.
4 Host server(s)
Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts
Server 1 Server 2
RAID enclosure
Server 3 Server 4
Corporate, public,
or private network

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Cabling Your SAN-Attached Hosts
RAID enclosure
Corporate, public,
or private network
Switch 1 Switch 2
Server

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I
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I
I
I
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Up to 32 hosts
Server 1 Server 2
RAID enclosure
Corporate, public,
or private network
Switch 1 Switch 2

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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. The MD Configuration Utility (MDCU) is an optional utility
that provides a consolidated approach for configuring the management ports,
iSCSI host ports, and creating sessions for the iSCSI modular disk storage
arrays. It is recommended that you use MDCU to configure iSCSI on each
host connected to the PowerVault MD32xxi.
1
Insert the resource media.
2 Select Install MD32xxi Storage Software .
3 Install the MD Storage Manager software. Select one of the following
installation options:
• Full (recommended)—This package installs core software,
providers, and utilities. It includes the necessary host-based
storage agent, multipath driver, MD Storage Manager, providers,
and optional utilities.
• Host Only—This package includes the host-based storage agent,
multipath drivers, and optional utilities required to configure the host.

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• Management Station—This package includes the MD Storage
Manager, providers, and optional utilities.
• Custom—This option allows you to select specific components.
4 Reboot each host server.
5 Launch the MDCU if it does not appear automatically after rebooting
the host server.
NOTE: If the MDCU is not installed, see the Deployment Guide.
6 Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).
7 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 have 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 MD3200i Up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable
hard drives (3.0 Gbps and 6.0 Gbps)
PowerVault MD3220i 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
Back-Panel Connectors (Per RAID Controller Module)
iSCSI connectors Four 1 GB iSCSI IN connectors to
connect hosts
SAS expansion connector One SAS OUT port for expansion to an
additional PowerVault MD12xx enclosure.
NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8088 compliant.

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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 MD32xxi 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 enclosure mode switch
Sensors Two temperature sensors
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 MD32xxi RAID
enclosure.
Back-Panel Connectors (Per RAID Controller Module) (continued)