Dell PowerVault MD3260 Series User manual

Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e
Storage Arrays
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E08J Series
Regulatory Type: E08J001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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2013 - 09
Rev. A02

Installation and Configuration
WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.
Unpacking A Rack System
WARNING: The weight of your system without the physical disks installed (empty weight) is 19.50 kg (43.0 lb) and
when fully populated with all the physical disks is 105.20 kg (232.0 lb).
WARNING: Your system must be installed by Dell certified service technicians. For safe installation of an empty
system, a minimum of three service technicians are required. To install a fully populated system, a mechanized
lifting tool is required to position the system in a rack.
WARNING: Install the physical disks into the system only after installing the system in the rack. Installing the
system in the rack with the physical disks installed can damage the disks or cause injury.
CAUTION: Before installing your system in the rack, ensure that the weight of the system does not exceed the
rack's weight limit. For more information, see the Rack Installation Instructions that shipped with your system.
NOTE: For weight stability, always load the rack from the bottom up.
Figure 1. Installing the System in a Rack
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack installation
instructions provided with your system.
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Opening And Closing The Disk Drawer
Figure 2. Opening and Closing the Disk Drawer
Open the disk drawer to install or remove the physical disk carrier(s).
NOTE: You can open only one disk drawer at a time. Forcing to open more than one drawer at a time may damage
the assembly or produce unexpected results.
Installing The Physical Disks
Figure 3. Installing the Physical Disk(s)
Install physical disk(s) in the disk drawer.
NOTE: You may receive multiple drives with carriers in separate boxes. Drives need to be installed in the same
enclosure.
NOTE: Each disk drawer must have a minimum of four physical disks installed starting from slots 0, 3, 6, and 9.
Always install the physical disks starting from the front row of each drawer.
NOTE: Ensure all drawers are firmly closed using the handles.
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Connecting The Power Cable(s)
Figure 4. Connecting the Power Cable(s)
Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system.
Securing The Power Cable(s)
Figure 5. Securing the Power Cable(s)
Open the cable retention bracket by pulling the tabs on its sides, insert the cable, and secure the system power cable,
as shown in the illustration.
Plug the other end of the power cable(s) into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
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Turning On The System
Figure 6. Turning on the System
Turn the power switch on the back of the system to the On position. The power LED will turn on.
Installing The Bezel
Figure 7. Installing the Bezel
Install the bezel as shown in the figure.
Dell Software License Agreement
Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with your system. You must consider
any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your system’s hard drive. If you do
not accept the terms of the agreement, call the customer assistance telephone number. For customers in the United
States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For customers outside the United States, see dell.com/support and select
your country or region from the top left of the page.
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Other Information 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.
• The Owner’s Manual provides information about system hardware features and describes how to troubleshoot
the system and install or replace system components. This document is available online at dell.com/support/
manuals.
• The Administrator's Guide provides information about Modular Disk Storage Manager software features and
describes how to configure and manage your modular disk system. This document is available online at
dell.com/support/manuals.
• The Deployment Guide provides information about cabling your system and the installation and initial
configuration of the Modular Disk Storage Manager software. This document is available online at dell.com/
support/manuals.
• For videos and other resources on PowerVault MD series, see dell.com/PVresources.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack, if
required.
• 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 dell.com/support/manuals and read the updates first because they often
supersede information in other documents.
NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the systems management
firmware on your system from dell.com/support.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your system
Owner’s Manual. Dell offers comprehensive hardware training and certification. See dell.com/training for more
information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Technical Specifications
NOTE: The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your system. For a complete and
current listing of the specifications for your system, go to dell.com/support.
Power
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wattage 1,755 W
Heat dissipation (maximum)
NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the
power supply wattage rating. The heat
dissipation values are for the entire system
which includes chassis and two controllers.
5988 BTU/hr
Voltage 220 V AC, autoranging, 50 Hz/60 Hz
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Power
NOTE: This system is also designed to be
connected to IT power systems with a phase
to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V.
Battery 6.6 V DC, 1100 mAh, 7.26 W Lithium Ion Battery
Physical
Height 177.80 mm (7.0 inch)
Width 482.60 mm (19.0 inch) with rack latches
Depth 825.50 mm (32.5 inch) without bezel and handle
Weight (maximum configuration) 105.20 kg (232.0 lb)
Weight (empty) 19.50 kg (43.0 lb)
Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see
dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Maximum Temperature Gradient (Operating and
Storage)
20 °C/hour (36 °F/hour)
Storage Temperature Limits -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
Temperature (Continuous Operation)
Temperature Ranges (for altitude less than 950
m or 3117 ft)
10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) with no direct sunlight on the
equipment
NOTE: For information on supported expanded operating
temperature range and configurations, see the Owner's
Manual dell.com/support/manuals.
Humidity Percentage Range 10% to 80% Relative Humidity with 26 °C (78.8 °F) maximum dew
point.
Relative humidity
Storage 5% to 95% RH with 33 °C (91 °F) maximum dew point.
Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times
Maximum vibration
Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz in operational orientation
Storage 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes (all six sides tested)
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 m in the operational orientation.
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Environmental
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 m.
Altitude
Operating –30.5 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft).
NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum operating
temperature is derated 1.8 ºF/1000 ft.
Storage Up to 12,000 m ( 39,370 ft).
Operating Altitude De-rating Up to 35 °C (95 °F) maximum temperature is reduced by 1 °C/300
m (1 °F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft)
35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F) maximum temperature is reduced
by 1 °C/175 m (1 °F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft)
40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F) maximum temperature is
reduced by 1 °C/125 m (1 °F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft)
Particulate Contamination
NOTE: This section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from particulates and
gaseous contamination. If it is determined that levels of particulates or gaseous pollution are beyond the limits
specified below and are the reason for the damage and/or failures to your equipment it may be necessary for you
to remediate the environmental conditions that are causing the damage and/or failures. Remediation of
environmental conditions will be the responsibility of the customer.
Air Filtration
NOTE: Applies to data center environments
only. Air filtration requirements do not apply
to IT equipment designed to be used outside
a data center, in environments such as an
office or factory floor.
Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO
14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or
MERV13 filtration.
Conductive Dust
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data
center environments.
Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other
conductive particles.
Corrosive Dust
NOTE: Applies to data center and non-data
center environments.
• Air must be free of corrosive dust.
• Residual dust present in the air must have a
deliquescent point less than 60% relative humidity.
Gaseous Contamination
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity
Copper Coupon Corrosion Rate <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985.
Silver Coupon Corrosion Rate <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9.
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