DELL PowerVault MD3200 SAS Storage Arrays User Guide

DELL PowerVault MD3200 SAS Storage Arrays User Guide

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Before You Begin

NOTE: Throughout the document, Dell Power Vault MD3200 series storage array refers to both Dell Power Vault MD3200 and Dell Power Vault MD3220. Dell Power Vault MD1200 series expansion enclosure refers to both Dell Power Vault MD1200 and Dell Power Vault MD1220.

Before setting up your Dell Power Vault 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 Power Vault 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.
• The SMI-S Programmer’s Guide provides information about using theSMI-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.

Common Configurations

Cabling Your Direct-Attached Hosts

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 Power Vault MD3200 series storage array at the bottom of the rack and the Power Vault MD1200 series expansion enclosures above it.

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.

Cabling Your Expansion Enclosure

Turning On the Enclosure

Turn on the components in the following order:

1. Power Vault MD1200 series expansion enclosures (if used)
   NOTE: Before turning on the storage array, ensure that the expansion enclosure status LED is blue.
   

2. Power Vault MD3200 series storage array
   NOTE: Before turning on the host server(s), ensure that the storage array status LED is blue.

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.

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.

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: Dell Inc. de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reformat 2620-11° Paso Col. Lomas Alta’s 11950 México, D.F
Model number: E03J and E04J
Supply voltage: 100–240 V CA
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Current consumption: 8.6

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.
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
LED Indicators (continued)

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 Etherne

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.
Available Hard Drive Power (Per Slot)

Power Vault MD3200| 25 W
Power Vault MD3220| 12 W
RAID Controller Module Power (Per Slot)
Maximum power consumption| 100 W
Physical
Power Vault MD3200
Height| 8.68 cm (3.41 inches)
Width| 44.63 cm (17.57 inches)
Depth| 60.20 cm (23.70 inches)
Weight (maximum| 29.30 kg (64.6 lb)
Weight (empty)| 8.84 kg (19.5 lb)
Power Vault MD3220
Height| 8.68 cm (3.41 inches)
Width| 44.63 cm (17.57 inche
Depth| 54.90 cm (21.61 inches)
Weight (maximum| 24.22 kg (53.4 lb)
Weight (empty)| 8.61 kg (19 lb)
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

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References

• Computers, Monitors & Technology Solutions | Dell Australia
• Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets | Dell
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