Page 3 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents Preface ...................................................................................................... iii Audience .............................................................................................................. iiiOrganization ................................
Page 5 - Preface; not; Organization; Steps for Getting Started
iii Preface With one or more PS Series storage arrays, you can create a PS Series group—a self-managing, iSCSI storage area network (SAN) that is affordable and easy to use, regardless of scale. This manual describes how to install PS6000 and PS6500 array hardware, configure the software, and start ...
Page 6 - Documentation
Installation and Setup Preface iv • Chapter 4, Storage Allocation , describes how to create and connect to a volume. • Chapter 5, Where to Go Next , describes basic and advanced group administration tasks. Documentation For detailed information about PS Series arrays, groups, and volumes, see the fo...
Page 7 - Technical Support and Customer Service; Contacting Dell; available in your area.; on the left side of the window.; Online Services
Installation and Setup Preface v Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about PS Series arrays. If you have an Express Service Code, have it ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call mor...
Page 8 - You can access Dell Support through the following websites:
Installation and Setup Preface vi • www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) • www.dell.ca (Canada only) You can access Dell Support through the following websites: • support.dell.com • support.dell.com/EqualLogic • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com ( Europe only)
Page 9 - Steps for Getting Started; Set up the PS Series array hardware configuration.; Hardware Installation; Configure the PS Series software.; Software Configuration; Start using the SAN; Storage Allocation
1-1 1 Steps for Getting Started To set up a SAN and start using your array, follow these steps: 1. Set up the PS Series array hardware configuration. This manual includes information on connecting a PS Series array to your network and to power. See Chapter 2, Hardware Installation . 2. Configure the...
Page 11 - Hardware Installation; installation information for PS6000 and PS6500 arrays:; Protecting Hardware; array or a similar form of protection.; Figure 2-1: Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap; Fit the band closely around your wrist.
2–1 2 Hardware Installation The first step in using your PS Series array is to install the hardware. This chapter contains the following general electrostatic safety and network information, and installation information for PS6000 and PS6500 arrays: • Protecting Hardware on page 2-1 • Network Requir...
Page 12 - Network Requirements and Recommendations; configuration is beyond the scope of this manual.; Recommendation Description
Installation and Setup Network Requirements and Recommendations 2–2 Network Requirements and Recommendations The minimum network configuration for a PS Series array consists of a connection between Ethernet 0 on each control module and a computer or a network switch. To increase performance and avai...
Page 14 - Before You Begin; Environmental Requirements
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–4 Installing a PS6000 Array Use these instructions if you have a PS6000 array, which is a 3U array with 16 drive slots, two power supply and cooling modules, and two control modules. Figure 2-2: PS6000 Array - Front View Figure 2-3: PS6000 Array - R...
Page 15 - Make sure the location is properly vented.; Technical Specifications; Component
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–5 Environmental Requirements You must meet these environmental requirements for a PS6000 array: • Only operate an enclosure from a power source with a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC. • Make sure each power source has sufficient electrical overload ...
Page 16 - Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware; environment and not included in the shipping box. See Table 2-4.; Table 2-3: Description of PS6000 Shipping Box Contents
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–6 Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware Make sure you have all the items supplied in the shipping box, described in Table 2-3. You must also provide additional hardware that is specific to your environment and not included in the shipping box....
Page 17 - Rack Mount Requirements; Installing the Hardware; Table 2-4: Required Hardware – Not Supplied
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–7 Optionally, you can also use an uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) to provide a highly available source of power to an array. Each UPS (not included) should be on a different circuit and must provide the correct type of voltage for an adequ...
Page 18 - Step 1: Connect the Array to Power
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–8 2. Connect the array to the network. See Step 2: Connect the Array to the Network on page 2-9. 3. Turn on power to the array. See Step 3: Turn on Power to the Array on page 2- 11. 4. If you plan to use the setup utility to configure the software, ...
Page 19 - Step 2: Connect the Array to the Network; Table 2-1 for additional network recommendations.
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–9 Figure 2-4: Recommended Power Configuration - PS6000 Step 2: Connect the Array to the Network The PS6000 array includes two control modules of the same type and color. Each control module has four network interface ports, labeled from 0 to 3. One ...
Page 20 - use eight
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–10 Figure 2-5: Minimum Network Configuration - PS6000 For maximum network bandwidth and availability, it is recommended that you use eight network cables to connect all the network interfaces to multiple network switches. The switches must be connec...
Page 21 - Step 3: Turn on Power to the Array; Step 1: Choose a Configuration Method; Function
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–11 Step 3: Turn on Power to the Array Before turning on power, allow sufficient time for the PS6000 to adjust to ambient temperature (for example, overnight). The power switch is located below the power plug on each power supply and cooling module. ...
Page 22 - Figure 2-8: Connecting a Serial Cable to the Array
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–12 Attach the cable to the serial port on the active control module (ACT LED will be green) and to a console terminal or a computer running a terminal emulator. See Figure 2-8 (not to scale). Figure 2-8: Connecting a Serial Cable to the Array System...
Page 23 - Software
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6000 Array 2–13 The serial connection must have the following characteristics: • 9600 baud • One STOP bit • No parity • 8 data bits • No flow control Note: Keep the serial cable. You must use the serial cable to manage the group or a specific array if there is n...
Page 25 - and make sure that the location is properly vented.; Table 2-6: PS6500 Technical Specifications
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–15 Environmental Requirements You must meet these environmental requirements for a PS6500 array: • Only operate an enclosure from a power source with a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC. • Make sure your power source has sufficient electrical overload...
Page 26 - environment and not included in the shipping box. See Table 2-8.
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–16 Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware Make sure you have all the items supplied in the shipping box, described in Table 2-7. You must also provide additional hardware that is specific to your environment and not included in the shipping box...
Page 27 - Rack Mount Instructions; Table 2-8: Required Hardware – Not Supplied
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–17 Optionally, you can also use an uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) to provide a highly available source of power to an array. Each UPS (not included) should be on a different circuit and must provide the correct type of voltage for an adeq...
Page 29 - the other module to a different source of power.
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–19 • Connect two power supply and cooling modules to UPS systems and connect the other module to a different source of power. Figure 2-11: Recommended Power Configuration - PS6500 You must use the cable management system to organize your power (and ...
Page 30 - Figure 2-12: Cable Management System – Not Installed; See the
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–20 Figure 2-12: Cable Management System – Not Installed The cable management system is attached to the rear of the array chassis and to the rack rails. See Figure 2-13. Figure 2-13: Cable Management System – Installed See the Rack Mount Instructions...
Page 32 - Figure 2-16: Cables Attached to the Cable Management System; Do not
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–22 Figure 2-16: Cables Attached to the Cable Management System Note: Do not turn on power to the array. At this time, the power cables are only for grounding purposes. Once you connect a power supply to a source of power, the array will enter standb...
Page 35 - side to disengage the bezel from the chassis. See Figure 2-20.; Figure 2-20: Pushing Up the Bezel Release Latch; Press the blue power button on the front panel.
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–25 Figure 2-19: Unlocking the Bezel 2. Hold the bezel on the right side and push the bezel release latch up on the left side to disengage the bezel from the chassis. See Figure 2-20. Figure 2-20: Pushing Up the Bezel Release Latch 3. Pull the bezel ...
Page 36 - Step 4: Set Up a Serial Connection to the Array
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–26 Note: Batteries will start to charge and some hardware components will start to synchronize when power is turned on. Array LEDs indicate this activity, which is normal array behavior. To install and lock the bezel: 1. Facing the front of the rack...
Page 37 - Figure 2-22: Connecting a Serial Cable to an Array
Installation and Setup Installing a PS6500 Array 2–27 Figure 2-22: Connecting a Serial Cable to an Array The serial connection must have the following characteristics: • 9600 baud • One STOP bit • No parity • 8 data bits • No flow control Note: Keep the serial cable. You must use the serial cable to...
Page 39 - About the Remote Setup Wizard
3–1 3 Software Configuration After you complete the array hardware installation, you can initialize the array and create a PS Series group with the array as the first group member. Alternately, you can add the array to an existing group. When you expand a group, capacity and performance scale automa...
Page 40 - About the setup Utility; Step 2: Collect Configuration Information; Prompt
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–2 The Remote Setup Wizard has the following requirements: • Computer running Windows XP or a higher version. • Connection between the array and computer. There are two options: – Connect the computer to the same Ethernet segment as the array, and make ...
Page 42 - Step 3: Start the Software Configuration; Using the setup Utility to Configure the Software
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–4 Step 3: Start the Software Configuration Use the setup utility or the Remote Setup Wizard to initialize the array and either create a group with the array as the first group member or add the array to an existing group. After you complete the softwar...
Page 43 - Step 4: Set the Member RAID Policy
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–5 Specify whether to create a group with the array as the first member or add the array to an existing group. Note: There may be a short delay after entering the group IP address as the array searches the network. An example of using the setup utility ...
Page 45 - User Guide
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–7 Using the Remote Setup Wizard to Configure the Software The Remote Setup wizard is located on the Host Integration Tools CD-ROM and must be installed on a Windows computer. The Host Integration Tools User Guide provides detailed information about usi...
Page 46 - Using the CLI to Set the RAID Policy
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–8 Step 4: Set the Member RAID Policy The storage space in a new group member (array) is not available until you configure a RAID policy on the member. A RAID policy consists of a RAID level and a spare disk configuration. When you select a RAID policy,...
Page 47 - Using the GUI to Set the RAID Policy; Release Notes; member select member1 raid-policy raid50
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–9 For example, the following command configures member1 with RAID50: Using the GUI to Set the RAID Policy For the latest information on browser support for the Group Manager GUI, see the PS Series Release Notes . To use the GUI to set the RAID policy f...
Page 48 - Figure 3-2: Group Summary – RAID Policy Is Not Set on Member; In the warning message dialog box that appears, click; to configure RAID
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–10 Figure 3-2: Group Summary – RAID Policy Is Not Set on Member 3. In the warning message dialog box that appears, click Yes to configure RAID on the member. 4. In the Configure Member – General Settings dialog box (Figure 3-3), click Next .
Page 49 - Figure 3-3: Configure Member – General Settings; the following and then click; Select the RAID policy.; be optimal until the RAID verification completes.; Figure 3-4: Configure Member – RAID Configuration
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–11 Figure 3-3: Configure Member – General Settings 5. In the Configure Member – RAID Configuration dialog box (Figure 3-4), do the following and then click Next . • Select the RAID policy. • Optionally, to delay using the member’s storage space until t...
Page 50 - if the member configuration is satisfactory. Click; The array storage is ready to use.
Installation and Setup Software Configuration 3–12 6. In the Configure Member – Summary dialog box (Figure 3-5), click Finish if the member configuration is satisfactory. Click Back to make changes. Figure 3-5: Configure Member – Summary The array storage is ready to use.
Page 51 - Storage Allocation; Step 1: Create a Volume; Component Description
4–1 4 Storage Allocation Allocating group storage space to users involves the following steps: • Step 1: Create a Volume on page 4-1. • Step 2: Connect a Computer to a Volume on page 4-5. After allocating storage, you can customize the group and use its more advanced features. See Chapter 5, Where t...
Page 52 - Using the CLI to Create a Volume; Step 4: Set Up a Serial Connection to
Installation and Setup Storage Allocation 4–2 Optionally, you can set aside space for volume snapshots or configure a volume with thin provisioning. However, thin provisioning is not appropriate for all storage environments. See the PS Series Group Administration manual for information about advance...
Page 53 - Using the GUI to Create a Volume; account name and the password that you; in the Activities; Figure 4-1: Create Volume – Volume Settings; Enter the volume size and click; reflect the size you specify.
Installation and Setup Storage Allocation 4–3 The following example creates a 50 GB volume and one access control record. Only a computer with the specified initiator name will be able to access the volume. Using the GUI to Create a Volume 1. Log in to the group. Specify the group IP address in a We...
Page 54 - Figure 4-2: Create Volume – Space Reserve; and click; if the
Installation and Setup Storage Allocation 4–4 Figure 4-2: Create Volume – Space Reserve 5. Specify the iSCSI initiator name or IP address for the access control record and click Next (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3: Create Volume – iSCSI Access 6. Review the summary information (Figure 4-4) and click Finis...
Page 55 - Step 2: Connect a Computer to a Volume
Installation and Setup Storage Allocation 4–5 Figure 4-4: Create Volume – Summary Step 2: Connect a Computer to a Volume When you create a volume, the PS Series group automatically generates an iSCSI target name, with the volume name appended to the end of the target name. Each volume appears on the...
Page 57 - Where to Go Next; Common Group Customization Tasks; Table 5-1: Common Group Customization Tasks; Task
5–1 5 Where to Go Next After getting started, you can customize a group in order to more effectively manage your storage environment. You can also begin to use the full set of product features. The PS Series Group Administration manual provides details on storage concepts and how to use the Group Ma...
Page 58 - Advanced Group Administration Tasks; documented in the PS Series
Installation and Setup Where to Go Next 5–2 Advanced Group Administration Tasks Table 5-2 describes the advanced group administration tasks. These tasks are fully documented in the PS Series Group Administration manual. Table 5-2: Advanced Administration Tasks Task Description Add a member to the gr...
Page 59 - Index
Index-1 Index A access controls protecting volumes 4-1 setting up with CLI 4-2 setting up with GUI 4-4 accounts, configuring after setup 5-1 array initializing 3-2 network address 3-2 RAID policy 3-8 software configuration 3-1 B bezel installing,PS6500 2-26 removing, PS6500 2-24 C cable (serial) req...
