Page 3 - Contents; Introduction
Contents 3 Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Introduction to Storage Arrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Planning the Storage Configuration . ...
Page 5 - C Appendix—Hardware Cabling
Contents 5 Installing and Removing Fibre Channel Cables . . . . . 36 C Appendix—Hardware Cabling Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Handling Static-Sensitive Components . . . . . . . . . 37 Host Cabling for Remote Replication . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cabling for Performanc...
Page 7 - Introduction; System Requirements
Introduction 7 1 Introduction NOTE: Throughout the document, Dell PowerVault MD3600f series storage array refers to both Dell PowerVault MD3600f and Dell PowerVault MD3620f. This guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD3600f and MD3620f storage arrays. The deployment process inc...
Page 8 - Introduction to Storage Arrays
8 Introduction • Display resolution of 1024x768 with 16 million colors (1280x1024 32-bit recommended) • Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. NOTE: Operating system installations can be either native or hypervisior guest configurations. NOTE: Supported hypervi...
Page 11 - Hardware Installation; Planning the Storage Configuration
Hardware Installation 11 2 Hardware Installation Before using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the: • Getting Started Guide —The Getting Started Guide that shipped with the storage array provides information to configure the initial setup of the system. • Planning section of th...
Page 12 - Connecting the Storage Array; Cabling the Storage Array
12 Hardware Installation Connecting the Storage Array The storage array is connected to a host using two hot-swappable RAID controller modules. The RAID controller modules are identified as RAID controller module 0 and RAID controller module 1.Each RAID controller module has four FCIN (host) port co...
Page 13 - Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion
Hardware Installation 13 Redundancy is established by installing separate data paths between the host and the storage array, in which each path is to one of the two RAID controller modules installed in the storage array. Redundancy protects the host from losing access to data in the event of path fa...
Page 19 - Installing MD Storage Software
Installing MD Storage Software 19 3 Installing MD Storage Software The PowerVault MD series resource media contains software and drivers for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems.The root of the media contains a readme.txt file covering changes to the software, updates, fixes, patches, ...
Page 20 - Installing Host Bus Adapters and Drivers
20 Installing MD Storage Software • Silent Installation—This installation procedure is useful for users that prefer to create scripted installations. Installing Host Bus Adapters and Drivers NOTE: Ensure that you read the Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell MD3600f Series Storage Array document ...
Page 21 - Console Installation
Installing MD Storage Software 21 • Management—Installs the management software and hardware providers. • Custom—Allows you to select specific components. 5 Select the PowerVault MD storage array model(s) you are setting up to serve as data storage for this host server. 6 Choose whether to start the...
Page 22 - Silent Installation; Upgrading PowerVault MD Storage Software
22 Installing MD Storage Software Silent Installation To run silent installation on a Windows system: 1 Copy the custom_silent.properties file in the /windows folder of the installation media or image to a writable location on the host server. 2 Modify the custom_silent.properties file to reflect th...
Page 23 - Post Installation Tasks
Post Installation Tasks 23 4 Post Installation Tasks Before using the Dell PowerVault storage array for the first time, complete these initial configuration tasks in the order shown. These tasks are performed using the MD Storage Manager (MDSM) software. 1 For out-of-band management, you must set th...
Page 24 - Verifying Storage Array Discovery
24 Post Installation Tasks Verifying Storage Array Discovery The Automatic Discovery option automatically discovers both in-band and out-of-band arrays and adds the storage arrays to the management domain. If the out-of-band or in-band connections shown on the summary page are not accurate, complete...
Page 27 - Uninstalling MD Storage Software; Uninstalling MD Storage Software From
Uninstalling MD Storage Software 27 5 Uninstalling MD Storage Software Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Windows Use the Change/Remove Program feature to uninstall the Modular Disk Storage Software (MDSM) from Microsoft Windows operating systems other than Microsoft Windows Server 2008: 1 Double...
Page 28 - Uninstalling MD Storage Software From Linux
28 Uninstalling MD Storage Software NOTE: By default, MD Storage Manager is installed in the \Program Files\Dell\MD Storage Software directory. If another directory was used during installation, navigate to that directory before beginning the uninstallation procedure. 2 From the installation directo...
Page 29 - Appendix—Load Balancing; Windows Load Balance Policy
Appendix—Load Balancing 29 A Appendix—Load Balancing Windows Load Balance Policy Multi-path drivers select the I/O path to a virtual disk through a specific RAID controller module. When the multi-path driver receives a new I/O, the driver tries to find a path to the current RAID controller module th...
Page 33 - Appendix—Working With SFP; Guidelines for Using SFP Modules
Appendix—Working With SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables 33 B Appendix—Working With SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables Each storage controller can have up to four FC host ports. A small-form-factor pluggable (SFP) module is used to connect a host port to a host or switch. The SFP module is inserted ...
Page 34 - Installing and Removing SFP Modules
34 Appendix—Working With SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables • You must install the SFP module into a port before you connect the fiber optic cable. • You must remove the fiber optic cable from the SFP module before you remove the SFP module from the port. CAUTION: When handling static-sensitive devi...
Page 35 - Guidelines for Using Fiber Optic Cables
Appendix—Working With SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables 35 To remove SFP modules: 1 Remove the FC cable from the SFP module. See "Installing and Removing Fibre Channel Cables" on page 36. NOTE: To avoid damaging the cable or the SFP module, disconnect the FC cable before removing the SFP mo...
Page 36 - Installing and Removing Fibre Channel Cables
36 Appendix—Working With SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables Installing and Removing Fibre Channel Cables WARNING: Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. Never look into the end of an optica...
Page 37 - Appendix—Hardware Cabling Best; Handling Static-Sensitive Components; Host Cabling for Remote Replication
Appendix—Hardware Cabling Best Practices 37 C Appendix—Hardware Cabling Best Practices Handling Static-Sensitive Components Static electricity can damage memory modules, system boards, and other static-sensitive components. To prevent damaging the system, follow these precautions: • Move and store a...
Page 38 - Cabling for Performance; Single-Controller and Dual-Controller Topologies; Labeling Cables
38 Appendix—Hardware Cabling Best Practices NOTE: If Remote Replication is activated, host port 3 on each RAID controller module is dedicated for the communication that occurs between the two storage arrays (primary and secondary virtual disks). If the Remote Replication premium feature is not being...
