Dell Storage Center

SCv2080 Storage System

Getting Started Guide

Regulatory Model: E11J

Regulatory Type: E11J001

Before You Begin

Consider the following best practices before setting up your SCv2080 storage system.

???Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system.

???Complete the Worksheet to Record System Information in this guide before configuring the storage system.

???Always configure redundant data paths to provide alternate paths to and from the host server should one of the data paths become disabled.

???Before connecting any cables between the storage system and host server or expansion enclosure, physically label each port and connector.

???Always follow proper power-up and power-down procedures when cycling power across the network. Verify that critical network components are on separate power circuits.

NOTE: This product is intended for restricted access locations, such as a dedicated equipment room or equipment closet.

WARNING: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

Safety Warnings

A fully configured SCv2080 storage system weighs up to 130 kg (287 lb). An unpopulated storage system weighs 62 kg (137 lb). Use appropriate lifting methods when installing the storage system.

The operating temperature inside the drawers of a storage system can reach up to 60??C (140??F). Take care when opening drawers and removing disk carriers.

Disconnect all electrical supply connections to the storage system before proceeding.

CAUTION: Remove the battery pack before removing a storage controller from the storage system.

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WARNING: Installing an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Observe the following precautions:

???The battery should only be replaced with a battery that is the same or equivalent as the factory installed battery.

???Do not attempt to open or service the battery. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or with household waste. Contact the local waste disposal agency for the location of the nearest battery deposit site.

Laser Radiation for Fibre Channel Storage Systems

CAUTION: Class I laser radiation when open, avoid exposure to beam.

WARNING: Laser radiation, avoid direct exposure to beam.

The unit is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR, chapter 1 Subchapter J for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 60825-1:2007.

Class I laser products are not considered to be hazardous. The laser system and unit are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance or prescribed service condition.

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Additional Storage Center Information

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server information is optional. The proxy server information is also optional, but it may be required to complete the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers wizard.

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 Fault Domain 2. This information is displayed on the Review Front-End page of the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers wizard. Use this information to configure zoning on each Fibre Channel switch.

See the Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Deployment Guide for information about setting up Fibre Channel zoning.

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Locating Your Service Tag

Your storage system is identified by a unique Service Tag number.

You can find the Service Tag number on the back of the storage system chassis. Dell uses this information to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

Other Information You May Need

Additional information you may need to install the storage system.

NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your Storage Center components. Warranty information is included as a separate document.

???The Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Deployment Guide provides information about cabling Storage Center hardware components and configuring a new Storage Center using the Dell Storage Client.

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???The Dell Storage Center Dell Storage Client Administrator???s Guide describes how to use the Dell Storage Client to manage a Storage Center.

Installation and Configuration

Before you begin installation, make sure that the site where you plan to install the storage system has 208 V power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with a UPS. (110 V power is not supported.)

In addition, verify that there is a 5U space in the lower 20U of the rack to install the storage system. If you plan to install the storage system above the lower 20U of a rack, a customer-provided mechanical lift must be used to avoid injury.

Safety Precautions

Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.

If equipment described in the document is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described in the following sections.

NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with each Storage Center component. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

Installation Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions:

???Dell recommends that only individuals with rack-mounting experience install an SCv2080 storage system in a rack.

???You need at least two people to lift the storage system chassis from the shipping box and three people to install it in the rack. The empty chassis weighs approximately 62kg (137 lbs).

???Make sure the storage system is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

???When handling the storage system hardware, you should use an electrostatic wrist guard (not included) or a similar form of protection.

The storage system chassis MUST be mounted in a rack; the following safety requirements must be considered when doing so:

???The rack construction must be capable of supporting the total weight of the installed chassis and the design should incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack tipping or being pushed over during installation or in normal use.

???When loading a rack with chassis, fill from the bottom up; empty from the top down.

???To avoid danger of the rack toppling over, do not slide more than one chassis out of the rack at a time.

???The storage system must be operated with low-pressure rear exhaust installation [back pressure created by rack doors and obstacles not to exceed 5 Pascals (0.5 mm water gauge)].

???The rack design should take into consideration the maximum operating ambient temperature for the unit, which is 35??C.

Unpacking Storage Center Equipment

Unpack the storage system and identify the items in your shipment.

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WARNING: Two people using lift straps are required to lift the storage system to avoid injury.

Installing the Storage System in a Rack

Install the SCv2080 storage system and other Storage Center system components in a rack.

NOTE: Mount the storage system in a manner that allows for expansion in the rack and prevents the rack from becoming top???heavy.

WARNING: If you plan to install the storage system above the lower 20U of a rack, a customer- provided mechanical lift must be used to avoid injury.

1.Determine where to mount the storage system in the rack and mark the location at the front and rear of the rack.

NOTE: The storage system and expansion enclosures each require 5U of rack space for installation.

2.Position the rails at the marked locations and extend the rails to fit the rack.

3.Slide the storage system chassis onto the rails.

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Figure 2. Mount the SCv2080 Storage System Chassis

4.Secure the storage system chassis to the rack using hold-down brackets.

5.If the Storage Center system includes an expansion enclosure, mount the expansion enclosure above the storage system. See the instructions included with the expansion enclosure for detailed steps.

Installing the Hard Drives

Hard drives are connected to the backplane of the drawers using Disk Drive in Carrier (DDIC) hard drive carriers.

The minimum number of drives in an SCv2080 storage system is 28 (one full, front row in the top drawer and one full, front row in the bottom drawer).

1.Open the bottom drawer.

CAUTION: If the storage system operates for too long (depending on altitude) with a drawer open, the storage system may overheat, causing a power failure and data loss. Such use may invalidate the warranty.

a.Push and hold both drawer latches toward the center of the drawer.

b.Pull the drawer all the way out until it stops.

2.Insert each disk drive in carrier (DDIC) into the drawer, one at a time.

CAUTION: To maintain proper airflow, the drawers must be populated with drives in whole rows (there are three rows of 14 drives per drawer). The number of populated rows between drawers must not differ by more than one. Populate the rows from the front to the rear of the drawer.

a.Hold the DDIC vertically and slide it most of the way into the slot.

b.Using both hands, apply downward pressure firmly and equally across the DDIC.

c.While maintaining downward pressure on the DDIC, slide the top plate toward the back of the drawer until it clicks in place.

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Figure 3. Installing DDIC in Drawer

CAUTION: If the DDIC fails to latch, do not use it and request a replacement from Dell Technical Support Services. If a faulty DDIC unlatches within a closed drawer, it can make the drawer unable to be opened.

3.Close the drawer after inserting the DDICs.

a.Locate the two lock-release buttons situated midway along the runners on each side of the drawer.

b.Press the lock-release buttons inward and use your body to push the drawer toward the chassis until the locks disengage.

c.Place your hands on the front bezel and continue to push the drawer inward until the bezel is flush with the chassis and the front drawer locks engage.

WARNING: Keep fingers clear of the chassis as the drawer is closed.

4.Repeat the previous steps for the top drawer.

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Front-End Cabling

Front-end cabling refers to the connections between the storage system and host servers. Front???end connections can be made using Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or SAS interfaces.

The storage system connects to switches or connects directly to a host server, depending on the type of front-end ports.

???A storage system with Fibre Channel front-end ports connects to one or more FC switches, which connect to one or more host servers.

???A storage system with iSCSI front-end ports connects to one or more Ethernet switches, which connect to one or more host servers.

???A storage system with a SAS front-end interface connects directly to one or more host servers.

In addition, the MGMT port on each storage controller connects to an Ethernet switch on the management network. This connection to the management network allows configuration, administration, and management of the Storage Center.

For more information, see the Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Deployment Guide.

Cabling SAN-Attached Host Servers

An SCv2080 storage system with Fibre Channel or iSCSI front-end ports connects to host servers through Fibre Channel or Ethernet switches.

NOTE: The left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the front-end ports are numbered left to right. The right storage controller is storage controller 2 and the front-end ports are numbered left to right.

1.Connect each host server to the switches.

2.Connect fault domain 1 to switch 1.

a.Connect a cable from storage controller 1: port 1 to switch 1.

b.Connect a cable from storage controller 2: port 1 to switch 1.

c.(Four port I/O card only) Connect a cable from storage controller 1: port 3 to switch 1.

d.(Four port I/O card only) Connect a cable from storage controller 2: port 3 to switch 1.

3.Connect fault domain 2 to switch 2.

a.Connect a cable from storage controller 1: port 2 to switch 2.

b.Connect a cable from storage controller 2: port 2 to switch 2.

c.(Four-port I/O card only) Connect a cable from storage controller 1: port 4 to switch 2.

d.(Four-port I/O card only) Connect a cable from storage controller 2: port 4 to switch 2.

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Figure 4. Storage System Connected to Switches and Host Servers

7.Storage controller 2

Cabling Direct-Attached Host Servers

An SCv2080 storage system with SAS front-end ports connects directly to host servers.

NOTE: The left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the front-end ports are numbered left to right. The right storage controller is storage controller 2 and the front-end ports are numbered left to right.

1.Connect fault domain 1 to host server 1.

a.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port 1 to server 1.

b.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port 1 to server 1.

2.Connect fault domain 2 to host server 2.

a.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port 2 to server 2.

b.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port 2 to server 2.

3.Connect fault domain 3 to host server 3.

a.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port 3 to server 3.

b.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port 3 to server 3.

4.Connect fault domain 4 to host server 4.

a.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port 4 to server 4.

b.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port 4 to server 4.

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7.Storage controller 2

Cabling the Ethernet Management Network

The Ethernet management (MGMT) interface of each storage controller must be connected to a management network.

NOTE: The left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the right storage controller is storage controller 2.

1.Connect an Ethernet cable from the MGMT port on storage controller 1 to the management network switch.

2.Connect an Ethernet cable from the MGMT port on storage controller 2 to the management network switch.

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Figure 6. Storage System Connected to a Management Network

Back-End Cabling

An SCv2080 storage system may be installed with or without an expansion enclosure.

If you are installing an SCv2080 storage system with an expansion enclosure, you must connect the expansion enclosure to the back-end SAS ports on the storage system.

If you are installing an SCv2080 storage system without an expansion enclosure, you must interconnect back-end SAS ports on the storage system.

NOTE: A storage system with only one storage controller does not support back-end cabling.

Interconnecting Two Storage Controllers

When an SCv2080 with two storage controllers is deployed without expansion enclosures, the storage controllers must be interconnected using SAS cables.

NOTE: The left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the right storage controller is storage controller 2.

1.Connect a SAS cable between storage controller 1: port A and storage controller 2: port B.

2.Connect a SAS cable between storage controller 1: port B and storage controller 2: port A.

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Figure 7. Interconnected Storage Controllers

3.Storage controller 2

Cabling an Expansion Enclosure to a Storage System

An SCv2080 storage system supports one SC180 expansion enclosure.

Use SAS cables to connect an SC180 expansion enclosure to an SCv2080 storage system.

NOTE: In an SCv2080 storage system, the left storage controller is storage controller 1 and the right storage controller is storage controller 2.

1.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port A to the expansion enclosure: left EMM, port C.

2.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port B to the expansion enclosure: left EMM, port B.

3.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 2: port A to the expansion enclosure: right EMM, port C.

4.Connect a SAS cable from storage controller 1: port B to the expansion enclosure: right EMM, port B.

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Figure 8. SC180 Expansion Enclosure Connected to an SCv2080 Storage System

Connecting the Power Cables

Connect power cables to the storage system.

1.Make sure that the power switches on the storage system are in the OFF position before connecting the power cables.

2.Connect the power cables to the power supplies in the storage system chassis.

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Figure 9. Power Cables

3.Secure each power cable to the storage system chassis using the strain relief fasteners.

4.Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).

CAUTION: Be careful when closing the rear rack door to ensure that power cords have adequate space as some racks might not be sufficiently deep.

Turning on the Storage System

Turn on the storage system after racking and cabling all of the Storage Center components. Turn on the Storage Center system components in the following order:

1.Turn on the network switches (if installed).

2.Turn on the expansion enclosure (if installed).

NOTE: Before turning on the storage system, make sure that the status indicator on the front of the expansion enclosure is green.

3.Turn on the storage system by pressing both power switches at the same time.

Figure 10. Location of the SCv2080 Storage System Power Switches

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NOTE: Before turning on the host servers, make sure that the status indicator on the front of the storage system is green.

4.Turn on the host servers that are connected to the storage system.

Installing and Using the Dell Storage Client

The Dell Storage Client configures, manages, and monitors an SCv2080 storage system.

1.Go to support.dell.com and download the Dell Enterprise Manager software.

2.Install the Enterprise Manager Client on a host server.

NOTE: To discover and configure a Storage Center, the software must be installed on a host server that is located on the same subnet as the storage system

3.Start the software by double-clicking the Enterprise Manager Client shortcut. The Dell Storage Client welcome screen appears.

???To discover and configure an uninitialized SCv2080 storage system, click the Discover and Configure Uninitialized SCv2000 Series Storage Centers link and follow the steps in the wizard.

???To connect to an initialized SCv2080 storage system, click the Log in to a Storage Center or Data Collector link.

???To set up the host server to access Storage Center and configure Best Practices for performing IO, click the Setup this host to access a Storage Center link and follow the steps in the wizard.

NOTE: For more information about installing the Dell Storage Client, configuring a storage system, and performing post-installation tasks, see the Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System

Deployment Guide.

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

The following information is provided on the device described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of the SCv2080 storage system are displayed in the following tables.

Drives

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Storage Controllers

REPL: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps embedded iSCSI port used for replication to another Storage Center

LED Indicators

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LED Indicators

Power Supply Unit (PSU) ??? One single-color LED indicator for PSU fault status

???One single-color LED indicator for AC power fault status

???One single-color LED indicator for power status

Power Supplies

AC power supply (per power supply)

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I/O Card Power (per Slot)

Environmental

For additional information about environmental measurements for specific storage system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.

Altitude

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Environmental

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