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Contents About this Guide....................................................................................................... 7 Revision History ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Audience ..........
Page 7 - Preface; About this Guide; Revision History; Audience; Contacting Dell; Related Publications
Preface About this Guide This guide describes the features and technical specifications of an SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system. Revision History Document Number: 8X7FK Revision Date Description A00 April 2015 Initial release Audience The information provided in this Deployment Guide is intended for st...
Page 9 - System; Storage Center Hardware Components; Switches
1 About the SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System The SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system provides the central processing capabilities for the Storage Center Operating System (OS) and management of RAID storage.The SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system holds the physical disks that provide storage for the Storage Cent...
Page 10 - Expansion Enclosures; Storage Center Architecture Options
Expansion Enclosures An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system supports multiple SC100/SC120 expansion enclosures. The expansion enclosures allow the data storage capabilities of the SCv2000/SCv2020 to be expanded beyond the 12 or 24 internal drives in the storage system chassis.The SCv2000/SCv2020 storage ...
Page 11 - Storage Center Replication; Storage Center Communication; Front-End Connectivity
Storage Center Replication Storage Center sites can be collocated or remotely connected and data can be replicated between sites. Storage Center replication can duplicate volume data to another site in support a disaster recovery plan or to provide local access to a remote data volume. Typically, da...
Page 14 - SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System with SAS Front-End Connectivity; Back-End Connectivity
SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System with SAS Front-End Connectivity An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system with SAS front-end connectivity may communicate with the following components of a Storage Center system. Figure 5. Storage System with SAS Front-End Connectivity Item Description Speed Communication Typ...
Page 15 - System Administration
System Administration To perform system administration, the Storage Center communicates with computers using the Ethernet management (MGMT) port.The Ethernet management port is used for Storage Center configuration, administration, and management. NOTE: The baseboard management controller (BMC) does...
Page 17 - SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage Controller Features and Indicators
Item Name Icon Description • REPL port : Embedded iSCSI port, which is typically used for replication to another Storage Center 4 Cooling fan fault indicator (2) • Off : Normal operation • Steady amber : Fan fault or there is a problem communicating with the PSU • Blinking amber : PSU is in programm...
Page 19 - SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage Controller with iSCSI Front-End Ports
Item Control/Feature Icon Description 10 Identification LED • Off : Identification disabled • Blinking blue (for 15 sec.) : Identification is enabled • Blinking blue (continuously) : Storage controller shut down to the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) S5 state 11 USB port Not for cu...
Page 21 - SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage Controller with SAS Front-End Ports
Item Control/Feature Icon Description • Blinking blue (continuously) : Storage controller shut down to the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) S5 state 11 USB port Not for customer use on SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage Systems. 12 Diagnostic LEDs (8) — • Green LEDs 0–3 : Low byte hex POST cod...
Page 26 - SC100/SC120 Expansion Enclosure EMM Features and Indicators
SC100/SC120 Expansion Enclosure EMM Features and Indicators The SC100/SC120 includes two Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) in two interface slots. Figure 19. SC100/SC120 EMM Features and Indicators Item Name Icon Description 1 System status indicator Not used on SC100/SC120 expansion enclosures. 2...
Page 27 - SC100/SC120 Expansion Enclosure Drive Numbering
SC100/SC120 Expansion Enclosure Drives Dell Enterprise hard disk drives (HDDs) and Enterprise Solid-State Drives (eSSDs) are the only drives that can be installed in SC100/SC120 expansion enclosures. If a non-Dell Enterprise drive is installed, Storage Center prevents the drive from being managed.Th...
Page 28 - Unpack and Inventory the Storage Center Equipment; Safety Precautions
2 Install the Storage Center Hardware Prepare for the installation, mount the equipment in a rack, and install the disks. Unpack and Inventory the Storage Center Equipment Unpack the storage system and identify the items in your shipment. Figure 23. SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Components 1. Docum...
Page 30 - Electrostatic Discharge Precautions; General Safety Precautions; Install the Storage System in a Rack
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Always follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. The resulting electrica...
Page 32 - Types of Redundancy for Front-End Connections; Port Redundancy
3 Front-End Cabling Front-end cabling refers to the connections between the storage system and external devices such as host servers or another Storage Center.Front ‐ end connections can be made using Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or SAS interfaces. Dell recommends connecting the storage system to host serv...
Page 33 - MPIO Behavior
Storage Controller Redundancy To allow for storage controller redundancy, a front-end port on each storage controller must be connected to the same switch or server.If a storage controller becomes unavailable, the front-end ports on the offline storage controller move over to the ports (in the same ...
Page 34 - Cabling SAN-Attached Host Servers; Connecting to Fibre Channel Host Servers; Preparing Host Servers
Cabling SAN-Attached Host Servers An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system with Fibre Channel or iSCSI front-end ports connects to host servers through Fibre Channel or Ethernet switches. • A storage system with Fibre Channel front-end ports connects to one or more FC switches, which connect to one or more...
Page 38 - One Fibre Channel Fabric with Dual 8 Gb 4–Port Storage Controllers
Next steps Install or enable MPIO on the host servers. NOTE: After the Storage Center configuration is complete, run the host access wizard to configure host server access and apply MPIO best practices. For the latest best practices, see the Dell Storage Center Best Practices document located on the...
Page 42 - Using SFP+ Transceiver Modules; Guidelines for Using SFP+ Transceiver Modules; Install an SFP+ Transceiver Module
Using SFP+ Transceiver Modules An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system with 16 Gb Fibre Channel storage controllers comes with short range small-form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceiver modules. Figure 32. SFP+ Transceiver Module with a Bail Clasp Latch The SFP+ transceiver modules are installed into the ...
Page 43 - Remove an SFP+ Transceiver Module
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from laser radiation or damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions: • Do not open any panels, operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to a laser device other than those specified herein. • Do not stare into the laser beam. CAUTI...
Page 44 - Fibre Channel Zoning
About this task Read the following cautions and information before beginning removal or replacement procedures. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from laser radiation or damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions: • Do not open any panels, operate controls, make adjustments, or p...
Page 46 - Connecting to iSCSI Host Servers
Figure 35. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text. Figure 36. Wrap Label Around Cable 3. Apply a matching label to the other end of the cable. Connecting to iSCSI Host Servers...
Page 47 - Two iSCSI Networks with Dual 10 GbE 2–Port Storage Controllers
• If the host server is a Windows or Linux host: a. Install the iSCSI HBAs or network adapters dedicated for iSCSI traffic in the host servers. NOTE: Do not install iSCSI HBAs or network adapters from different vendors in the same server. b. Install supported drivers for the HBAs or network adapters...
Page 48 - Two iSCSI Networks with Dual 1 GbE 4–Port Storage Controllers
• Storage controller 2: port 1 to Ethernet switch 1 3. Connect fault domain 2 (shown in blue) to iSCSI network 2.• Storage controller 1: port 2 to Ethernet switch 2• Storage controller 2: port 2 to Ethernet switch 2 Example Figure 37. Storage System with Dual 10 GbE Storage Controllers and Two Ether...
Page 50 - One iSCSI Network with Dual 10 GbE 2–Port Storage Controllers
One iSCSI Network with Dual 10 GbE 2–Port Storage Controllers Use one iSCSI network to prevent an unavailable port or storage controller from causing a loss of connectivity between the host servers and a storage system with dual 10 GbE 2–Port storage controllers . About this task In this configurati...
Page 51 - One iSCSI Network with Dual 1 GbE 4–PortStorage Controllers
Next steps Install or enable MPIO on the host servers. NOTE: After the Storage Center configuration is complete, run the host access wizard to configure host server access and apply MPIO best practices. For the latest best practices, see the Dell Storage Center Best Practices document located on the...
Page 52 - Two iSCSI Networks with a Single 10 GbE 2–Port Storage Controller
Example Figure 40. Storage System with Dual 1 GbE Storage Controllers and One Ethernet Switch 1. Server 1 2. Server 2 3. Ethernet switch (Fault domain 1 and fault domain 2) 4. Storage system 5. Storage controller 1 6. Storage controller 2 Next steps Install or enable MPIO on the host servers. NOTE: ...
Page 53 - Two iSCSI Networks with a Single 1 GbE 4–Port Storage Controller
Storage controller: port 1 to Ethernet switch 1 3. Connect the fault domain 2 (shown in orange) to iSCSI network 2.Storage controller: port 2 to Ethernet switch 2 Example Figure 41. Storage System with One 10 GbE Storage Controller and Two Ethernet Switches 1. Server 1 2. Server 2 3. Ethernet switch...
Page 54 - Labeling the Front-End Cables
Steps1. Connect each server to both iSCSI networks. 2. Connect fault domain 1 (shown in orange) to iSCSI network 1.• Storage controller 1: port 1 to Ethernet switch 1• Storage controller 1: port 3 to Ethernet switch 1 3. Connect fault domain 2 (shown in blue) to iSCSI network 2.• Storage controller ...
Page 55 - Cabling Direct-Attached Host Servers
Figure 43. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text Figure 44. Wrap Label Around Cable 3. Apply a matching label to the other end of the cable. Cabling Direct-Attached Host Serv...
Page 56 - SAS Virtual Port Mode; Two Servers Connected to Dual 12 Gb 4–Port SAS Storage Controllers
NOTE: Do not install SAS HBAs from different vendors in the same server. 2. Install supported drivers for the HBAs and make sure that the HBAs have the latest supported firmware installed. 3. Use the SAS cabling diagram to cable the host servers directly to the storage system. NOTE: If deploying vSp...
Page 61 - Cabling the Ethernet Management Port; Labeling the Ethernet Management Cables
Cabling the Ethernet Management Port To manage Storage Center, the Ethernet management (MGMT) port of each storage controller must be connected to an Ethernet switch that is part of the management network. About this task The management port provides access to the storage system through the Dell Sto...
Page 62 - Cabling the Embedded Ports for iSCSI Replication; Cabling the Replication Port for iSCSI Replication
Figure 51. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text. Figure 52. Wrap Label Around Cable 3. Apply a matching label to the other end of the cable. Cabling the Embedded Ports for i...
Page 64 - Cabling the Embedded Ports for iSCSI Host Connectivity; Ports
Figure 54. Management and Replication Ports Connected to an iSCSI Network 1. Ethernet switch (iSCSI network) 2. Storage system 3. Storage controller 1 4. Storage controller 2 3. To configure the fault domains and ports, click the Configure Embedded iSCSI Ports link on the Configuration Complete page...
Page 67 - SC100/SC120 Expansion Enclosure Cabling Guidelines; SAS Redundancy
4 Back-End Cabling and Connecting Power Back-end cabling refers to the connections between the storage system and expansion enclosures. After the back-end cabling is complete, connect power cables to the storage system components and turn on the hardware.An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system can be depl...
Page 71 - Label the Back-End Cables
Label the Back-End Cables Label the back-end cables that interconnect the storage controllers or label the back-end cables that connect the storage system to the expansion enclosures. Prerequisites Locate the pre-made cable labels provided with the expansion enclosures. About this task Apply cable l...
Page 72 - Connect Power Cables and Turn on the Storage System
Connect Power Cables and Turn on the Storage System Connect power cables to the storage system components and turn on the hardware. About this task • If the storage system is installed without expansion enclosures, connect power cables to the storage system chassis and turn on the storage system. • ...
Page 74 - Worksheet to Record System Information; Storage Center Information
5 Discover and Configure the Storage Center The Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers wizard allows you to set up a Storage Center to make it ready for volume creation.Use the Dell Storage Client to discover and configure the Storage Center. After configuring a Storage ...
Page 75 - iSCSI Fault Domain Information; Additional Storage Center Information
iSCSI Fault Domain Information For a storage system with iSCSI front-end ports, gather and record network information for the iSCSI fault domains. This information is needed to complete the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers wizard. NOTE: For a storage system deploye...
Page 76 - Fibre Channel Zoning Information
SMTP server login ID ________________ SMTP server password ________________ Proxy server IPv4 address ___ . ___ . ___ . ___ Fibre Channel Zoning Information For a storage system with Fibre Channel front-end ports, record the physical and virtual WWNs of the Fibre Channel ports in Fault Domain 1 and ...
Page 77 - Locating Your Service Tag; Supported Operating Systems for Storage Center; Discover and Select an Uninitialized Storage Center
Locating Your Service Tag Your storage system is identified by a unique Service Tag number. You can find the Service Tag number on the service luggage tag located next to the front panel display. The Service Tag number is also located on the back of the storage system chassis. Dell uses this informa...
Page 80 - Review Fibre Channel Front-End Configuration; Review SAS Front-End Configuration
• If any of the Storage Center front-end ports are down, the Storage Center Front-End Ports Down dialog box appears. Select the ports that are not connected to the storage network, and then click OK . 2. When all of the Storage Center setup tasks are complete, click Next . Review Fibre Channel Front...
Page 81 - Advantages and Benefits of Dell SupportAssist
3. Click Test Server to check the connectivity from the Storage Center to the SMTP server. 4. (Optional) Place a check next to Use Authorized Login , and then enter the ID and password. 5. Click Next . Configure Key Management Server Settings The Key Management Server Settings page appears if suppor...
Page 83 - Set Up a localhost or VMware Host; Set Up a localhost from Initial Setup
When you have completed the step, you are returned to the Configuration Complete page. 3. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Set Up a localhost or VMware Host After configuring a Storage Center, you can set up block level storage for a localhost, VMware vSphere host, or VMware vCenter. Set Up a localh...
Page 84 - Set Up a VMware vCenter Host from Initial Setup
Steps1. On the Configuration Complete page of the Discover and Configure Storage Center wizard, click Configure VMware vSpheres to access a Storage Center . The Set up VMware Host on Storage Center wizard appears. 2. Enter the IP address or hostname, the user name and password. Then click Next . • I...
Page 86 - Verify Connectivity and Failover; Create Test Volumes
6 Perform Post-Setup Tasks Perform connectivity and failover tests to make sure that the Storage Center deployment was successful. Verify Connectivity and Failover This section describes the general steps needed to verify that Storage Center is set up properly and performs failover correctly.The pro...
Page 87 - Test MPIO
Test Basic Connectivity Verify basic connectivity by copying data to the test volumes. 1. Connect to the server to which the volumes are mapped. 2. Create a folder on the TestVol1 volume, copy at least 2 GB of data to the folder, and verify that the data copied successfully. 3. Create a folder on th...
Page 88 - Clean up Test Volumes; Sending Diagnostic Data Using Dell SupportAssist
Clean up Test Volumes After testing is complete, delete the volumes used for testing. 1. Connect to the server to which the volumes are mapped and remove the volumes. 2. Connect to the Storage Center using the Dell Storage Client. 3. Click the Storage tab. 4. From the Storage tab navigation pane, se...
Page 89 - Adding Multiple Expansion Enclosures to a Storage
A Adding or Removing an Expansion Enclosure This section describes how to add an expansion enclosure to a storage system and how to remove an expansion enclosure from a storage system. Adding Multiple Expansion Enclosures to a Storage System Deployed without Expansion Enclosures Use caution when add...
Page 90 - Cable the Expansion Enclosures Together; Check the Current Disk Count before Adding Expansion Enclosures; Add the Expansion Enclosures to the A-Side Chain
Add the Expansion Enclosures to the A-Side ChainAdd the Expansion Enclosures to the B-Side ChainLabel the Back-End Cables Cable the Expansion Enclosures Together Cable the expansion enclosures together to form a chain, but do not connect the chain to the storage system. 1. Connect a SAS cable from e...
Page 91 - Add the Expansion Enclosures to the B-Side Chain
Figure 67. Remove the A-Side Cable from the Storage Controllers 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 2. Add the expansion enclosures to the A-side chain.a. Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port A to the first expansion enclosure in the chain, top EMM, port ...
Page 94 - Adding a Single Expansion Enclosure to a Chain Currently
Figure 71. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text. Figure 72. Wrap Label Around Cable 3. Apply a matching label to the other end of the cable. Adding a Single Expansion Enclos...
Page 95 - Check the Disk Count before Adding an Expansion Enclosure
Steps1. Connect to the Storage Center using the Dell Storage Client. 2. Check the disk count of the Storage Center system before adding the expansion enclosure. 3. Click the Hardware tab and select Enclosures in the Hardware tab navigation pane. 4. Click Add Enclosure . The Add New Enclosure wizard ...
Page 97 - Add an Expansion Enclosure to the B-side Chain
b. Connect the new expansion enclosure (2): top EMM, port B to storage controller 2: port B. Figure 75. Reconnect A-side Cables to the Storage Controllers 1. Storage system 2. Storage controller 1 3. Storage controller 2 4. Expansion enclosure 1 5. New expansion enclosure (2) Add an Expansion Enclos...
Page 100 - Removing an Expansion Enclosure from a Chain
Figure 79. Attach Label to Cable 2. Wrap the label around the cable until it fully encircles the cable. The bottom of each label is clear so that it does not obscure the text. Figure 80. Wrap Label Around Cable 3. Apply a matching label to the other end of the cable. Removing an Expansion Enclosure ...
Page 101 - Release the Disks in the Expansion Enclosure
Steps1. Connect to the Storage Center using the Dell Storage Client. 2. Use the Dell Storage Client to release the disks in the expansion enclosure. 3. Select the expansion enclosure to remove and click Remove Enclosure . The Remove Enclosure wizard starts. 4. Confirm the details of your current ins...
Page 107 - Troubleshooting Storage Controllers; Troubleshooting Hard Drives; Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosures
B Troubleshooting Storage Center This appendix contains troubleshooting steps for common Storage Center issues. Troubleshooting Storage Controllers Use these steps to troubleshoot storage controllers. 1. Check the status of the storage controller using the Dell Storage Client. 2. Check the pins and ...
