Dell PowerVault MD3460 Series- Manuals

Front-Panel Indicators Figure 2. Front-Bezel Indicators Figure 3. Front-Panel Indicators 8

Cooling Fan Module LED Indicator Codes Figure 5. Cooling Fan Module Indicators Item Indicator Icon Description 1 Power indicator The power indicator lights green when power to the cooling fan module is available. 2 Service action required indicator The Service action required indicator lights amber ...

Power Supply Module Features And Indicators NOTE: Your storage array is shipped with two IEC C19 to C20 jumper cords. Connect the C19 plug to the array's power supplies and the C20 plug to the power distribution unit (PDU) in the rack cabinet. Figure 6. Power Supply Module Features and Status Indica...

Item Indicator or Connector Icon Description Off Indicates that you cannot remove the power supply module from the system. 6 Service action required indicator The service action required indicator lights amber when there is a fault in the power supply module. 7 AC power indicator Green Indicates tha...

2 Controller Modules RAID Controller Modules RAID controller modules provide high-performance, advanced virtual disk configuration, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management. Each RAID controller module contains 4 GB of mirrored cache for high availability and is protected by a battery powered ca...

Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 3 12 Gbps SAS IN port (2) Provides host-to-controller SAS connection. 4 USB port Reserved port. 5 Mini USB port Dell support only. 6 Password reset switch Pressing this switch resets the password. 7 SAS expansion port (2) Provides SAS OUT connect...

MD3060e Expansion Module Features And Indicators Figure 9. MD3060e Expansion Module Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 SAS IN port 0 Provides EMM to RAID controller SAS connection. 2 SAS IN port 1 Provides EMM to RAID controller SAS connection. 3 Serial d...

RAID Controller Module—Additional Features Battery Backup Unit Each RAID controller module contains a two-cell Lithium ion nanopolymer battery backup unit (BBU). It provides power to the RAID controller module in the event of a power outage. NOTE: For virtual disks, the controller firmware changes t...

3 Installing and removing system components Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • #2 Phillips screwdriver• T8 and T15 Torx screwdrivers• Wrist grounding strap connected to ground Removing And Installing The Front Bezel Installing The Front Be...

Figure 10. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel 1. release latches (2) 2. front bezel 3. guide pins (4) Removing The Front Bezel You must remove the front bezel to access the disk drawers, which enables you to remove and install physical disks in the system. 1. Press the release latch on either s...

Figure 11. Inside the Physical-Disk Drawer 1. release latch (2) 2. physical-disk bay (12) 3. physical-disk connector (12) 4. SAS cable connection (2) 5. physical-disk drawer release tab (2) Opening The Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You...

Figure 12. Opening and Closing the Physical-Disk Drawer 1. physical-disk drawer 2. release latch Closing The Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documen...

Figure 13. Removing and Installing the Physical-Disk Drawer 1. physical-disk drawer 2. release tab Installing The Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product do...

6. Install the front bezel. 7. Using the MD Storage Manager, verify that the new physical-disk drawer is identified and operating correctly. Physical Disks Your system supports up to sixty 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SAS and nearline SAS physical disks and 2.5 inch SAS SSDs per enclosure and up to a maximu...

Figure 16. Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch Physical Disk in a 3.5 Inch Physical-Disk Carrier 1. 3.5 inch physical disk 2. release handle 3. holes on physical disk (4) 4. side guide pin (4) 5. carrier for 3.5 inch physical disk 6. bottom guide pin (2) Installing A Physical Disk In A Physical-Dis...

Removing A Physical Disk From A Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. D...

7. release tab (12) Installing A Physical Disk In A Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service...

CAUTION: If you are hot swapping the SAS cable chains, ensure that you complete the procedure on one side within ten minutes to avoid over heating of the storage enclosure. 2. Locate and identify the SAS chain cables for the new physical-disk drawer. 3. Connect the chain cable mounting bracket (orie...

Figure 20. Removing and Installing a RAID Controller Module or Expansion Module 1. RAID controller module or expansion module 2. release lever 3. release tab Installing A RAID Controller Module Or Expansion Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should o...

Opening The RAID Controller Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servi...

RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit The battery backup unit provides backup power to the RAID controllers in case of power failure. It ensures power backup for at least 30 minutes to facilitate moving of memory stored in the controller cache to persistent storage. Removing The RAID Controller...

Installing The RAID Controller Module Backup Battery Unit You must replace the RAID controller battery backup unit immediately to ensure the security of the data in the controller cache memory. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubles...

NOTE: The Service action required indicator lights amber when there is a fault in the power supply module. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the power source and the power supply module you intend to remove and remove the cables from the cable securing strap. 3. Pull and rotate the two release leve...

CAUTION: When connecting the power cable, secure the cable with the cable securing bracket. NOTE: When installing or hot-swapping a new power supply module, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply module and determine its status. The power-supply status indicator turns gre...

Figure 24. Removing and Installing the Cooling Fan Module 1. cooling fan module release latch 2. cooling fan module handle 3. cooling fan module Installing A Cooling Fan Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simpl...

4 Troubleshooting your system Safety first—for you and your system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and s...

Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to ser...

Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosure Management Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team....

Troubleshooting Physical Disks CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing...

• Physical disks• RAID controller modules• Power supply modules• Cooling fan modules 3. Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours. 4. Reinstall the components you removed in step 2. 5. Connect all the cables and turn on the array. Troubleshooting A Damaged Array CAUTION: Many repairs may o...

5 Technical Specifications Physical Disks Physical disks Up to sixty 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch SAS or nearline SAS physical disks or 2.5 inch SAS SSDs RAID Controller Modules RAID controller modules Two hot-swappable modules with temperature sensors4 GB or 8 GB of cache per controller Dell PowerVault MD3...

6 Getting help Locating your system 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 a physical DR Series system by pulling out the information tag. This can also be found on the support ...