Dell PowerStore 500T Installation and maintenance instructions

Dell EMC PowerStore
Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 500T
Model
Version 2.x
June 2021
Rev. A02

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Additional Resources.....................................................................................................................6
Chapter 1: Install a new base enclosure......................................................................................... 7
Install a new base enclosure..............................................................................................................................................7
Choose where to install the base enclosure............................................................................................................7
Unpack the base enclosure..........................................................................................................................................7
Install the rails in the cabinet...................................................................................................................................... 8
Install the base enclosure on the rails.......................................................................................................................8
Cable the base enclosure appliance to switches................................................................................................... 9
Connect power cables.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Discover your system..................................................................................................................................................10
Upgrade PowerStore software.................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2: Base enclosure service procedures..............................................................................11
Replace a faulted drive in the base enclosure............................................................................................................. 11
Identify a faulted drive from PowerStore Manager..............................................................................................11
Remove a faulted 2.5" drive.......................................................................................................................................11
Install a 2.5" drive.........................................................................................................................................................12
Verify the operation of a replacement drive..........................................................................................................13
Return a faulted part................................................................................................................................................... 13
Add a new drive to the base enclosure........................................................................................................................ 13
Removing the front bezel...........................................................................................................................................13
Remove a drive filler module..................................................................................................................................... 13
Install a 2.5" drive.........................................................................................................................................................14
Verify the operation of an added drive................................................................................................................... 15
Replace a power supply....................................................................................................................................................15
Identify a faulted power supply from PowerStore Manager............................................................................. 15
Base enclosure power supply LEDs......................................................................................................................... 16
Remove a power supply..............................................................................................................................................16
Install a power supply.................................................................................................................................................. 17
Verify the operation of a replacement power supply.......................................................................................... 18
Return a faulted part...................................................................................................................................................18
Replace a 4-port card....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Before you begin.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Identify a faulted 4-port card from PowerStore Manager.................................................................................19
Embedded module LEDs.............................................................................................................................................19
Power down the node................................................................................................................................................ 20
Remove the node........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Remove the embedded module cover from the node........................................................................................ 22
Remove a 4-port card................................................................................................................................................ 22
Install a 4-port card.....................................................................................................................................................23
Install the embedded module cover........................................................................................................................ 24
Install the node.............................................................................................................................................................25
Power up the node......................................................................................................................................................26
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Verify the operation of a new 4-port card............................................................................................................ 26
Return a faulted part.................................................................................................................................................. 26
Replace an SFP.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Identify a faulted SFP module from PowerStore Manager............................................................................... 27
Remove an SFP module............................................................................................................................................. 27
Install an SFP module..................................................................................................................................................27
Verify the operation of a replacement SFP module............................................................................................28
Return a faulted part.................................................................................................................................................. 28
Replace an I/O module.................................................................................................................................................... 28
Before you begin..........................................................................................................................................................29
Identify a faulted I/O module from PowerStore Manager................................................................................ 29
Base enclosure I/O module LEDs............................................................................................................................ 29
Power down the node................................................................................................................................................ 29
Remove a faulted I/O module.................................................................................................................................. 30
Install a new I/O module............................................................................................................................................30
Power up the node.......................................................................................................................................................31
Verify the operation of a replacement I/O module.............................................................................................. 31
Return a faulted part................................................................................................................................................... 31
Replace a fan module........................................................................................................................................................ 31
Before you begin..........................................................................................................................................................32
Identify a faulted fan module from PowerStore Manager.................................................................................32
Power down the node................................................................................................................................................ 32
Remove the node........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Remove the top cover from the node....................................................................................................................34
Remove the faulted fan module...............................................................................................................................34
Install a new fan module............................................................................................................................................ 35
Install the top cover on the node............................................................................................................................ 36
Install the node............................................................................................................................................................. 37
Power up the node...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Verify the operation of a replacement fan module..............................................................................................38
Return a faulted part.................................................................................................................................................. 38
Replace a dual inline memory module (DIMM)...........................................................................................................38
Before you begin..........................................................................................................................................................38
Identify a faulted DIMM from PowerStore Manager.......................................................................................... 38
Power down the node................................................................................................................................................ 39
Remove the node........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Remove the top cover from the node....................................................................................................................40
Remove the faulted dual inline memory module................................................................................................... 41
Install the dual inline memory module..................................................................................................................... 42
Install the top cover on the node............................................................................................................................ 42
Install the node.............................................................................................................................................................43
Power up the node......................................................................................................................................................44
Verify the operation of a replacement DIMM.......................................................................................................44
Return a faulted part.................................................................................................................................................. 44
Replace an internal M.2 boot module...........................................................................................................................45
Before you begin..........................................................................................................................................................45
Identify a faulted internal M.2 boot module from PowerStore Manager.......................................................45
Establish connectivity to the peer node via SSH................................................................................................ 45
Power down the node................................................................................................................................................ 45
Remove the node........................................................................................................................................................ 46
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Remove the top cover from the node.................................................................................................................... 47
Remove the faulted internal M.2 boot module.....................................................................................................48
Install the internal M.2 boot module....................................................................................................................... 49
Install the top cover on the node............................................................................................................................ 49
Install the node.............................................................................................................................................................50
Power up the node...................................................................................................................................................... 51
Reimage the new internal M.2 boot module..........................................................................................................51
Verify the operation of a replacement internal M.2 boot module................................................................... 52
Return a faulted part.................................................................................................................................................. 52
Appendix A: Safety precautions for handling replaceable units.................................................... 53
Handling replaceable units.............................................................................................................................................. 53
Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage ................................................................................................53
Emergency procedures (without an electrostatic discharge kit).................................................................... 53
Hardware acclimation times......................................................................................................................................54
Removing, installing, or storing replaceable units............................................................................................... 54
Unpacking a part......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Appendix B: Power control procedures........................................................................................ 56
Power control procedure considerations.................................................................................................................... 56
Powering off procedures for PowerStore node........................................................................................................ 56
Power off a PowerStore T model node using PowerStore Manager............................................................. 57
Power off a PowerStore T model node using a service script......................................................................... 57
Powering on procedures for PowerStore node......................................................................................................... 58
Power on a PowerStore T model node using a service script..........................................................................58
Power on a PowerStore T model node by reseating the node........................................................................ 58
Rebooting procedures for a PowerStore node.......................................................................................................... 59
Reboot a PowerStore T model node using PowerStore Manager.................................................................. 59
Reboot a PowerStore T model node using a service script..............................................................................59
Powering off procedures for PowerStore appliances.............................................................................................. 60
Power off a PowerStore T model appliance......................................................................................................... 60
Powering on procedures for PowerStore appliances...............................................................................................60
Power on a PowerStore T model appliance...........................................................................................................61
Powering off procedures for PowerStore cluster......................................................................................................61
Power off a PowerStore T model cluster...............................................................................................................61
Powering on procedures for PowerStore cluster......................................................................................................62
Power on a PowerStore T model cluster...............................................................................................................62
Appendix C: Data collection.........................................................................................................63
Support materials collection........................................................................................................................................... 63
Collect support materials.................................................................................................................................................63
Appendix D: Support Notifications.............................................................................................. 65
Disable support notifications.......................................................................................................................................... 65
Enable support notifications...........................................................................................................................................65
Appendix E: Reinitialize the system............................................................................................. 66
Reinitialize the system..................................................................................................................................................... 66
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As part of an improvement effort, revisions of the software and hardware are periodically released. Some functions that are
described in this document are not supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product release
notes provide the most up-to-date information about product features. Contact your service provider if a product does not
function properly or does not function as described in this document.
Where to get help
Support, product, and licensing information can be obtained as follows:
●Product information
For product and feature documentation or release notes, go to the PowerStore Documentation page at https://
www.dell.com/powerstoredocs.
●Troubleshooting
For information about products, software updates, licensing, and service, go to https://www.dell.com/support and locate
the appropriate product support page.
●Technical support
For technical support and service requests, go to https://www.dell.com/support and locate the Service Requests page.
To open a service request, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Sales Representative for details about
obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account.
Preface
6 Additional Resources

Install a new base enclosure
Follow these procedures to add a new base enclosure. For a detailed overview of the base enclosure, see the PowerStore
Hardware Information Guide.
NOTE: Review the information in Safety precautions for handling replaceable units on page 53 before handling parts.
Topics:
•Install a new base enclosure
Install a new base enclosure
Take the following actions to install a new base enclosure into a rack.
Choose where to install the base enclosure
Before installing the new base enclosure, determine the placement of the new base enclosure within the rack.
Steps
1. Install the base enclosure in the lowest available 2U space, leaving 2U of space at the bottom of the rack for serviceability.
Most cabinets mark 1U increments with horizontal lines or small holes in the channels.
2. If this is the second base enclosure to be installed in the rack, install it directly into the 2U space above the first base
enclosure.
NOTE: For additional rack space considerations, refer to the PowerStore Planning Guide.
3. Considering these recommendations, choose a 2U space in the cabinet for the base enclosure.
NOTE: It is recommended that you include 36 inches of clearance in front of and behind the rack to avoid a system
shutdown if maintenance or service activities are required.
Unpack the base enclosure
The base enclosure is a 2U component with 25 2.5" drive slots. Verify that you have received all of the base enclosure
components in the shipping package.
NOTE: Before installing the base enclosure, ensure that the hardware has acclimated to the operating environment as
described in Hardware acclimation times on page 54.
Verify shipping package contents
Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new base enclosure.
●Base enclosure - 2U component with 25 2.5" drive slots
●Tool-less rail kit
●Power cords
●SAS cable
●SAS cable label sheet
●Bezel
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Install the rails in the cabinet
This task describes the procedure to install one rail. After installing one rail, repeat the procedure for the other rail. The
procedure is the same for both the left and right rail. You can install the rails into either a square or round hole rack.
Steps
1. Position the rail end piece so the label FRONT is located at the front of the rack and facing towards the inside of the rack,
while orienting the rear of the rail to align level with the holes on the rear of the rack.
2. From the rear of the rack, pull the rail straight back until the latch is locked.
3. To install the front end piece of the rail, press the blue latch release button until the latch rotates open.
4. Pull the rail forward until the pins slide into the holes on the front of the rack, then release the latch to secure the rail in
place.
Figure 1. Installing the rails
5. Repeat for the other rail.
Install the base enclosure on the rails
Steps
1. Lift the enclosure and slide it onto the rails from the front of the cabinet.
2. Push the system into the rack until the slam latches engage and lock the system into the rack.
Ensure that the enclosure is flush with the front of the rack, fully seated in the cabinet, and does not slide out.
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Figure 2. Installing the system in the enclosure
Cable the base enclosure appliance to switches
For switch cabling information, refer to the PowerStore Networking Guide for PowerStore T Models.
NOTE: Do not connect the power cables until you have completed network configuration.
Connect power cables
Steps
1. Plug each power cable into the base enclosure power supply.
Figure 3. Inserting the power cable
2. Connect the other end of the power cable to the power distribution unit (PDU) on the rack.
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Figure 4. Connecting to the PDU
After you connect the power cables, the base enclosure automatically starts up.
Discover your system
Once you have completed installing your base enclosure, discover your newly installed enclosure.
Refer to the PowerStore Networking Guide for PowerStore T Models for details.
Upgrade PowerStore software
PowerStore systems come pre-installed with the latest version of PowerStore software that was available at the time of
shipment. After installing the PowerStore system, Dell recommends upgrading the PowerStore software to the latest available
version. Refer to the PowerStore Software Upgrade Guide for detailed instructions.
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Base enclosure service procedures
The base enclosure contains customer-replaceable components. Follow these procedures to safely replace a failed component.
NOTE: Review the information in Safety precautions for handling replaceable units on page 53 before handling replaceable
parts.
Topics:
•Replace a faulted drive in the base enclosure
•Add a new drive to the base enclosure
•Replace a power supply
•Replace a 4-port card
•Replace an SFP
•Replace an I/O module
•Replace a fan module
•Replace a dual inline memory module (DIMM)
•Replace an internal M.2 boot module
Replace a faulted drive in the base enclosure
Take the following actions to remove a faulted drive and install the replacement drive into the base enclosure.
Identify a faulted drive from PowerStore Manager
Before you replace a drive, ensure that you have identified its location within the system. Using PowerStore Manager, you can
identify and locate a faulted drive.
Steps
1. From PowerStore Manager, select Hardware.
2. Select the appliance that includes the drive that you need to replace.
3. On the Components card, under Drives, expand BaseEnclosure and select the faulted drive.
Faulted parts appear in red in the image of the system, and report a status of Faulted in the State field.
4. Click Blink LED.
The amber fault light on the drive starts blinking.
Remove a faulted 2.5" drive
Steps
1. Locate the drive with the blinking amber LED fault light.
2. Push down the orange button to release the latch.
3. Remove the drive from the slot.
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Figure 5. Removing a 2.5" drive
4. Place the drive on a static-free surface.
Install a 2.5" drive
About this task
NOTE: If you are installing multiple drives in a system that is powered up, wait at least 10 seconds before sliding the next
drive into position.
Steps
1. Align the drive with the guides in the slot.
2. With the latch fully opened, gently push the drive into the slot.
The latch begins to rotate downward when it meets the enclosure.
3. Push the orange button until the drive is fully seated in the slot.
4. Push the latch down until it locks into place.
Figure 6. Installing a 2.5" drive
The activity light flashes to indicate that the spin-up sequence has begun.
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Verify the operation of a replacement drive
Steps
1. From PowerStore Manager, select Hardware.
2. Select the appliance where you replaced the drive.
3. On the Components card, under Drives, expand BaseEnclosure and select the drive.
The status of the replacement drive should read Healthy. If the status is still Faulted, wait a few minutes and refresh
PowerStore Manager. If the status does not change, ensure that the drive is correctly seated, or contact your service
provider.
4. Click Stop Blink LED.
Return a faulted part
About this task
For US customers, return defective material within five business days. For International customers, return defective material
within 10 business days. The materials required to return your defective part are supplied with the good part shipment.
Steps
1. Package the faulted part in the shipping box that contained the replacement part.
2. Ship the failed part to your service provider as described in the instructions that were included with the replacement part.
3. For more information about returning customer-replaceable parts:
a. Open PowerStore Manager.
b. Click Settings on the upper right of the screen.
c. Click General Support.
d. Under Drives, Power Supplies, and Other Parts, click Return Part.
e. If your screen does not show the Return Part link, contact your service provider for instructions.
Add a new drive to the base enclosure
Take the following actions to add a new drive to the base enclosure.
CAUTION: Do not add drives to powered off systems. For details, see Dell knowledge base article 000187118.
Removing the front bezel
Steps
1. If the bezel has a lock, insert the key that shipped with your enclosure into the lock, and turn the key to unlock the bezel.
2. Press the two latch buttons on the bezel surface to release the bezel from the cabinet.
3. Pull the bezel off the cabinet and put it on a clean, static-free surface.
Remove a drive filler module
Steps
1. Insert your finger into the cutout on the drive filler module.
2. Pull the filler module out of the slot.
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Figure 7. Removing a drive filler module
Install a 2.5" drive
About this task
NOTE: If you are installing multiple drives in a system that is powered up, wait at least 10 seconds before sliding the next
drive into position.
Steps
1. Align the drive with the guides in the slot.
2. With the latch fully opened, gently push the drive into the slot.
The latch begins to rotate downward when it meets the enclosure.
3. Push the orange button until the drive is fully seated in the slot.
4. Push the latch down until it locks into place.
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Figure 8. Installing a 2.5" drive
The activity light flashes to indicate that the spin-up sequence has begun.
Verify the operation of an added drive
Steps
1. From PowerStore Manager, select Hardware.
2. Select the appliance where you added the drive.
3. On the Components card, under Drives, expand BaseEnclosure and select the drive.
The status of the drive should read Healthy. If the status is still Faulted, wait a few minutes and refresh PowerStore
Manager. If the status does not change, ensure that the drive is correctly seated, or contact your service provider.
Replace a power supply
Take the following actions to remove the faulted power supply and install the replacement power supply into the system.
Identify a faulted power supply from PowerStore Manager
Before you replace a power supply, ensure that you have identified its location within the system. Using PowerStore Manager,
you can identify and locate a faulted power supply.
Steps
1. From PowerStore Manager, select Hardware.
2. Select the appliance that includes the power supply that you need to replace.
3. On the Components card, under Rear View, expand BaseEnclosure.
4. Expand the node that includes the power supply, and then select PSU0.
Faulted parts appear in red in the image of the system, and report a status of Faulted in the State field.
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Base enclosure power supply LEDs
Use the fault LEDs to identify the faulted part.
Figure 9. Base enclosure power supply LEDs
Table 1. Base enclosure power supply LEDs
LED Location State Description
AC power (input) Green AC power is on.
Off AC power is off. Verify source power
DC power (output) Green DC power is on.
Off DC power is off. Verify source power.
Fault Solid amber Power supply or backup fault. Check
cable connection.
Off No fault.
Remove a power supply
About this task
There are two power supplies. The power supplies are installed in the top and bottom nodes, and the top power supply is
installed upside-down. This procedure works for removing either power supply, however, the direction in which the release
handle is pressed is to the left for the bottom power supply, and to the right for the top power supply.
NOTE: You do not need to power down the system to remove a power supply.
Steps
1. Rotate the power cable retention bail to the left (to the right for the bottom power supply). Remove the power cable from
the power supply.
Figure 10. Removing the power cable
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2. Push and hold the orange release tab to the left (to the right for the bottom power supply) and grasp the power supply by
its handle. Remove the power supply by pulling it from the node.
Figure 11. Removing a power supply
Install a power supply
About this task
The power supplies are installed in the top and bottom nodes, meaning that the top power supply is installed upside-down. This
procedure works for installing either power supply.
Steps
1. Align the power supply with the slot in the node. The power cable retention bail will be on the right for the bottom power
supply and on the left for the top power supply.
2. Push the power supply into the node until it clicks into place.
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Figure 12. Installing a power supply
3. Connect the power cable to the power supply and secure the cord with the retention bail at the connector.
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Figure 13. Inserting the power cable
Verify the operation of a replacement power supply
Steps
1. From PowerStore Manager, select Hardware.
2. Select the appliance where you replaced the power supply.
3. On the Components card, under Rear View, expand BaseEnclosure.
4. Expand the node that includes the power supply, and then select PSU0.
The status of the replacement power supply should read Healthy. If the status is still Faulted, wait a few minutes and
refresh PowerStore Manager. If the status does not change, ensure that the power supply is correctly seated, or contact
your service provider.
Return a faulted part
About this task
For US customers, return defective material within five business days. For International customers, return defective material
within 10 business days. The materials required to return your defective part are supplied with the good part shipment.
Steps
1. Package the faulted part in the shipping box that contained the replacement part.
2. Ship the failed part to your service provider as described in the instructions that were included with the replacement part.
3. For more information about returning customer-replaceable parts:
a. Open PowerStore Manager.
b. Click Settings on the upper right of the screen.
c. Click General Support.
d. Under Drives, Power Supplies, and Other Parts, click Return Part.
e. If your screen does not show the Return Part link, contact your service provider for instructions.
Replace a 4-port card
Take the following actions to remove the 4-port card and install the replacement 4-port card into the system.
Before you begin
CAUTION: Before starting this procedure, use the PowerStore Manager Hardware view and Alerts view to verify
that the appliance and peer node are healthy with no outstanding alerts. If multiple nodes need to be removed
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while performing this procedure, repeat this verification for each affected node before proceeding to remove
the next node. If necessary, contact your service provider before starting the replacement procedure.
Identify a faulted 4-port card from PowerStore Manager
Before you replace a 4-port card, ensure that you have identified its location within the system. Using PowerStore Manager, you
can identify and locate a faulted 4-port card.
Steps
1. From PowerStore Manager, select Hardware.
2. Select the appliance that includes the 4-port card that you need to replace.
3. On the Components card, under Rear View, expand BaseEnclosure.
4. Expand the node that includes the 4-port card, and then select 4PortCard.
Faulted parts appear in red in the image of the system, and report a status of Faulted in the State field.
Embedded module LEDs
Use the fault LEDs to identify the faulted part.
Figure 14. Embedded module LEDs
Table 2. Embedded module LEDs
LED Location State Description
Unsafe to remove White Do not remove the node. Improper
removal could cause data loss.
Off Safe to remove the embedded module
when the embedded module has been
properly prepared.
Node power Green Node is on (main power).
Green blinking Node is initializing a serial over LAN
session.
Off Node is off.
Node fault Amber Fault has occurred.
Blue Node in Degraded Mode.
Amber or blue
blinking
System is booting.
Blue and amber
alternating (green
for 3 seconds)
System not initialized. A management IP
address has not been assigned.
Blue and amber
alternating at one
second intervals
Node in Service Mode.
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Table 2. Embedded module LEDs (continued)
LED Location State Description
Off No fault has occurred, normal operation.
4-port card port link Green Link up with high speed
Amber Link up with degraded speed
Off Link down
Ethernet port activity Amber blinking Port activity.
Off No port activity.
Ethernet port link Green Link established.
Off No link established.
SAS port/activity link Blue Not used
Off Not used
2-port card port link
Embedded module power Amber Embedded module has faulted.
Off No fault has occurred, normal operation.
Power down the node
Power down the node as described in Power control procedures.
Remove the node
This procedure describes how to remove a node from the chassis. There are two nodes. The top node is considered to be
upside-down and mirrors the bottom node. The procedure for removing the top node and the bottom node is the same.
About this task
WARNING: Do not remove the node within five minutes of system power down to ensure that the system has
had time to complete caching.
CAUTION: Do not remove a node while the "Unsafe to remove" LED is lit. The location of this LED is described in
Embedded module LEDs. If the LED is lit, the node has not been properly shut down.
CAUTION: Because nodes include cooling fans, they should be removed for as short a time as possible. Do not
remove nodes from a live system unless replacement parts are available.
Steps
1. Rotate the power cable retention bail to the left (right for top power supply). Disconnect the power cable from the power
supply.
NOTE: If the I/O module and network cables are not already labeled, label them clearly for reconnecting later.
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