Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series User manual

Dell PowerVault MD3200 and
MD3220 Storage Arrays
Getting Started
With Your System
Guide de mise en route
Introdução ao uso do sistema
Introducción al sistema

Dell PowerVault MD3200 and
MD3220 Storage Arrays
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
2011 - 08 P/N VC9TD Rev. A02

Getting Started With Your System 3
Before You Begin
NOTE: Throughout the document, Dell PowerVault MD3200 series storage array
refers to both Dell PowerVault MD3200 and Dell PowerVault MD3220. Dell
PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosure refers to both Dell PowerVault
MD1200 and Dell PowerVault MD1220.
Before setting up your Dell PowerVault MD3200 series storage array, you must
consider certain best practices to ensure that your storage array 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 MD3200 series 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
• Red Hat 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.

Getting Started With Your System 5
Common Configurations
Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts
Server 1 Server 2
Corporate, public,
or private network
Server 3 Server 4
PowerVault MD3200
series storage array

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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 MD3200 series storage array at the bottom of the rack and the
PowerVault MD1200 series 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 the components in the following order:
1
PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosures (if used)
NOTE: Before turning on the storage array, ensure that the expansion
enclosure status LED is blue.
PowerVault MD3200
series storage array
PowerVault MD1200
series expansion
enclosure 1 (optional)
PowerVault MD1200
series expansion
enclosure 2 (optional)

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2 PowerVault MD3200 series storage array
NOTE: Before turning on the host server(s), ensure that the storage array
status LED is blue.
3 Host server(s)
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. To install the MD storage software:
1
Insert the MD series resource media.
Depending on your operating system, the installer may launch
automatically. If the installer does not launch automatically, navigate to
the root directory of the installation media (or downloaded installer
image) and run the
md_launcher.exe file. For Linux-based systems,
navigate to the root of the resource media and run the
autorun file.
NOTE: By default, the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system mounts the
resource media with the -noexec mount option which does not allow you to
run executable files. To change this setting, see the Readme file in the root
directory of the installation media.

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2 Select Install MD Storage Software .
3 Read and accept the license agreement.
4 Select one of the following installation options from the Install Set
drop-down menu:
•
Full (recommended) —Installs the MD Storage Manager (client)
software, host-based storage agent, multipath driver, and hardware
providers.
•
Host Only —Installs the host-based storage agent and multipath
drivers.
•
Management —Installs the management software and hardware
providers.
•
Custom —Allows you to select specific components.
5 Select the MD storage array model(s) you are setting up to serve as data
storage for this host server.
6 Choose whether to start the event monitor service automatically when the
host server reboots or manually
NOTE: This option is applicable only to Windows client software installation.
7 Confirm the installation location and click Install .
8 If prompted, reboot the host server once the installation completes.
9 Start the MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).
10 If applicable, activate any premium features purchased with your storage
array. If you purchased premium features, see the printed activation card
shipped with your storage array.
NOTE: The MD Storage Manager installer automatically installs the required
drivers, firmware, and operating system patches/hotfixes to operate your storage
array. These drivers and firmware are also available at support.dell.com. In
addition, see the Support Matrix at support.dell.com/manuals for any additional
settings and/or software required for your specific storage array.

Getting Started With Your System 11
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.
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):
Importer:
Model number: E03J and E04J
Supply voltage: 100–240 V CA
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Current consumption: 8.6 A

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Technical Specifications
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
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 MD1200 series 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
NOTE: The default management port IP addresses for
the primary and secondary RAID controller modules
are 192.168.128.101 and 192.168.128.102, respectively.
By default, the management ports are set to Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If the controller
is unable to get an IP address configuration from
a DHCP server within a specified time out period
(approximately 3 minutes), it defaults back to
static IP addressing. For more information,
see the Deployment Guide.

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Expansion
PowerVault MD1200 series Supports a maximum of 192 hard drives with any
combination of PowerVault MD1200 or PowerVault
MD1220 expansion enclosures. Support for 192 hard
drives is a Premium Feature and requires activation.
The maximum number of hard drives supported
without using the Premium Feature is 120.
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
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 MD3200 series storage array.
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

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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
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 MD3200 series
storage array.
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.
LED Indicators (continued)

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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)
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)

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Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific
system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F 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 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F 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
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 G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Matrices de stockage
Dell PowerVault MD3200
et MD3220
Guide de mise en route
Séries de modèle réglementaire E03J et E04J

Remarques, précautions et avertissements
REMARQUE : une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui peuvent
vous aider à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur.
PRÉCAUTION : une PRÉCAUTION vous avertit d'un risque d'endommagement du
matériel ou de perte de données en cas de non-respect des instructions.
AVERTISSEMENT : un AVERTISSEMENT indique un risque d'endommagement
du matériel, de blessure corporelle ou de mort.
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et Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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sont des
marques déposées de Red Hat, Inc. aux États-Unis et dans d'autres pays. SUSE
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Séries de modèle réglementaire E03J et E04J
2011 - 08 N/P VC9TD Rév. A02