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.

4 Getting Started With Your System
•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)