Dell SC180 - Manuals

Item Name Icon Description 1 Optional cable retention positions (4) — Locations for optional cable retention brackets. 2 Expansion Enclosure Modules (2) — Each EMM contains SAS ports and status indicators. 3 Cooling fans (5) — Fans that provide cooling for the expansion enclosure. 4 Power supply uni...

Item Control/ Feature Icon Description 5 SAS port link status indicators • Green (steady) — Connected, but no activity • Green (flashing) — Connected plus activity • Off — Not connected SC180 Expansion Enclosure Fan Module Features and Indicators SC180 expansion enclosures include five fan modules i...

SC180 Expansion Enclosure PSU Features and Indicators SC180 expansion enclosures include two Power Supply Units (PSUs) in two interface slots. Figure 5. SC180 PSU Features and Indicators Item Control/Feature Icon Description 1 Release latch — Press the release latch to remove the PSU. 2 PSU fault • ...

2 Replacing SC180 Components This section describes how to remove and install components of an SC180 expansion enclosure.This document assumes that the customer has received the replacement component and is ready to install it. Safety Precautions Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injur...

Electrical Safety Precautions Always follow electrical safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. WARNING: Disconnect power from the expansion enclosure when removing or installing components that are not hot-swappable. When disconnecting power, first power down the s...

• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body because they are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. • Do not lift a expansion enclosure chassis by the handles of the power ...

Replacing PSUs The SC180 expansion enclosure supports two hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs). If one unit fails, the second unit continues to provide power to the expansion enclosure. Identifying the Failed PSU To determine which power supply unit (PSU) failed, use the Dell Storage Client. 1. C...

Figure 8. Rear View of the Enclosure Showing the Failed the Power Supply Replacing a PSU Use this procedure to replace a failed power supply unit (PSU). Prerequisites 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. 2. Contact Dell Technical Support Services to let th...

NOTE: Allow several seconds for the expansion enclosure to recognize the PSU and determine its status. When the PSU is functioning properly, the Power OK indicator turns green and the PSU fault and AC fault indicators are off. 8. In the Dell Storage Client, make sure that the replacement PSU is reco...

6. Select the failed cooling fan. The location of the failed cooling fan module is displayed in the Fan View tab. Figure 12. Rear View of the Enclosure Showing the Failed the Cooling Fan Module Replacing a Cooling Fan Module Use this procedure to replace a failed cooling fan module. Prerequisites 1....

Replacing Hard Drives The SC180 expansion enclosure supports up to 84 3.5 ‐ inch hot ‐ swappable hard drives installed in a two ‐ drawer, three ‐ row, 14 ‐ column configuration. Hard drives are connected to a backplane using Disk Drive in Carrier (DDIC) hard drive carriers. SC180 Expansion Enclosure...

Figure 15. Inside Drawer View Showing the Failed Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Use this procedure to replace a failed hard drive. Prerequisites 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. 2. Contact Dell Technical Support Services to let them know that you ar...

Figure 18. Closing a Drawer 8. Close the drawer.a. Push and hold both drawer releases then push the drawer in slightly.b. Let go of the releases and push the drawer the rest of the way in until it clicks shut. 9. In the Dell Storage Client, make sure that the replacement hard drive is recognized and...

Identifying the Failed Enclosure Management Module To determine which EMM failed, use the Dell Storage Client. 1. Click the Hardware tab. 2. In the Hardware tab navigation pane, select the Storage Center. 3. In the Hardware Alerts area, find the hardware alert that identifies the enclosure with the ...

Figure 21. Replacing an EMM 1. EMM 2. EMM release tab and lever 4. Insert the replacement EMM into the bay until it is fully seated. 5. Push the release lever toward the chassis until it clicks into place. 6. Reconnect the SAS cables to the EMM. Next steps 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic dat...

a. Remove the fixing screws from the rear of the expansion enclosure.b. Remove the HDBs from the rear of the rack. 2. Remove the expansion enclosure from the rack rails. WARNING: Do not attempt to the lift the expansion enclosure by yourself. Always get assistance when lifting the expansion enclosur...

3 Troubleshooting SC180 Components This section contains basic troubleshooting steps for components inside the SC180 expansion enclosures. Troubleshooting Fan Modules Use these steps to troubleshoot fan modules. 1. Check the status of the fan module using the Dell Storage Client. 2. Determine the st...

CAUTION: Confirm that the particular drive contains no user data. The Fault LED alone is not an indication the drive can be safely removed. • If the DDIC fault LED is not lit, proceed to the next step. 3. Check the connectors and reseat the DDIC. CAUTION: Perform this only on unmanaged drives or aft...

4 SC180 Technical Specifications This section contains technical specifications of the SC180 expansion enclosure. Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the SC180 expansion enclosure are displayed in the following tables. Drives SAS hard drives Up to 84 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable h...