Dell MD3000 owner manual RAID controller module Single-HBA host server, MD1000 Expansion Enclosure

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Figure 2-6. Cabling Up to Four Hosts with Nonredundant Data Paths

RAID controller module 0

single-HBA host server

RAID controller module 1 MD3000 RAID Enclosure

MD1000 Expansion Enclosure

Figure 2-7 through Figure 2-10 show redundant, high-availability cabling configurations for one and two hosts. If any one path fails, at least one HBA is still connected to one RAID controller.

Cabling Your RAID Enclosure

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Contents Dell PowerVault MD3000 RAID Enclosure W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mFebruary Contents Virtual Disk Migration and Disk Roaming Using Snapshot and Disk Copy TogetherWhen a RAID Controller Module Is Replaced or Removed Safety First-For You and Your Enclosure 103 Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling ProblemsReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 111About Your System Enclosure FeaturesOverview Other Information You May Need Modular Disk Storage ManagerHardware Features Indicators on the Enclosure BezelShould always be unlit Front-Panel Indicators and FeaturesPower green EnclosureSplit mode LED green Enclosure mode switchPower LED green Steady green Back-Panel Indicators and Features RAID Controller Modules Each SAS port Off Battery backup unit and battery is operatingGreen All links in port connected Off All links in port disconnected or cableRAID Controller Module Battery backup unit BBU tray Cache Functions and Features Battery Backup UnitCooling fans On/off switch Power Supply and Cooling Fan FeaturesAC power LED Page About Your System Rail kit Any relevant documentation, including Before You BeginAbout the Enclosure Connections Cabling Your RAID EnclosureRedundancy vs. Nonredundancy Single SAS In-Port ConfigurationsCabling the Enclosure MD1000 Expansion Enclosure Single-HBA host server MD1000 Expansion Enclosure Cabling Your RAID EnclosureMD3000 RAID Enclosure Dual SAS In-Port Configurations RAID controller module Single-HBA host server MD1000 Expansion EnclosurePage Page Page Expanding with Previously Configured MD1000 Enclosures Attaching MD1000 Expansion EnclosuresExpanding with New MD1000 Enclosures Cabling Your RAID Enclosure Physical Disks Using Your RAID EnclosurePhysical Disks, Virtual Disks, and Disk Groups Physical Disk States Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SmartDisk failures may result in data loss Supported RAID LevelsVirtual Disks and Disk Groups OfflineRAID Segment Size Hot Spares and RebuildRAID Level Usage Hot Spare Operation Media Errors and Unreadable SectorsGlobal Hot Spares RebuildBackground Initialization RAID Operations and FeaturesVirtual Disk Operations Foreground InitializationCycle Time Disk Group OperationsRAID Level Migration Page RAID Background Operations Priority Virtual Disk Migration and Disk RoamingUsing Your RAID Enclosure Advanced Features Storage PartitionsHost Types Snapshot Repository Virtual Disk Virtual Disk ServiceSnapshot Virtual Disks Volume Shadow-Copy Service Virtual Disk CopyUsing Snapshot and Disk Copy Together Multi-Path Software Hardware Redundancy and FailoverRedundancy and Non-Redundancy Host Bus Adapters Host Cabling for RedundancyUsing Your RAID Enclosure When a RAID Controller Module Is Replaced or Removed RAID Enclosure Thermal Shutdown RAID Controller Failover ModesPhysical Disk Firmware Updating Enclosure FirmwareRAID Controller Module Firmware Expansion Enclosure FirmwareRemoving and Replacing the Front Bezel Installing Enclosure ComponentsRecommended Tools Removing and Installing Physical Disks Removing Physical Disks from the EnclosureInstalling SAS Physical Disks in the Enclosure Physical disk Removing and Installing a RAID Controller Module Removing a RAID Controller ModuleInstalling a RAID Controller Module Removing and Installing a RAID Controller Module Release tabBattery unit Removing and Installing the Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan ModuleInstalling a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module Removing and Installing the Control Panel Removing the Control PanelInstalling the Control Panel Removing and Installing the Midplane Removing and Replacing the Controller/Power Supply Cage Controller/power supply cagePage Troubleshooting Your Enclosure Safety First-For You and Your EnclosureTroubleshooting External Connections Start-Up RoutineProblem Troubleshooting a Wet EnclosureTroubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure Liquid spilled on the enclosure Excessive humidityTroubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting a Fan Troubleshooting Enclosure Cooling ProblemsTroubleshooting SAS Physical Disks Multiple physical disks are not seen in MD Storage Manager Single physical disk is not seen in MD Storage ManagerPhysical disk status LED is flashing amber PCI Errors Troubleshooting Enclosure ConnectionsECC Errors Hard Controller Failures and Lockdown ConditionsCritical Conditions Noncritical ConditionsTroubleshooting Your Enclosure Getting Help Online ServicesObtaining Assistance AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceDell Enterprise Training Problems With Your Order Support ServiceBefore You Call Contacting DellTechnical Support Technical Support Dell Dimension, DellTechnical Support Services SalesCity Code Home/Small Business Fax SwitchboardInternational Access Code Tech Support for XPS Home/Small Business Customer CareHardware Warranty Phone Support Home/Home Support Customer Service Home/Home OfficeCustomer Service small/med./large business Office Hardware Warranty Phone SupportTechnical Support OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Technical Support Dimension and InspironTechnical Support projectors, PDAs, switches Precision Technical Support servers and storageSwitchboard Fax Relational International Access Code Technical Support for XPSSwitchboard Relational Switchboard Home/Small BusinessCity Code Customer Care General Support calling from GuayaquilMail fisupport@dell.com Country Code Technical Support Sales under 500 employeesCity Codes 1 Technical Support for all other Dell computers Switchboard calls from outside of FranceCountry Code Technical Support for XPS Fax calls from outside of FranceGold Service Switchboard International Access Code Technical SupportCountry Code Gold Service Technical Support Routers, and so on Customer CareSales Home and Small Business Technical Support portables, desktops, servers,Storage Sales Large Corporate Accounts City Code Ireland SalesCountry Code Technical Support Latitude Technical Support outside of Japan Dell Precision Technical Support outside of Japan DimensionInspiron Technical Support Dell Precision, OptiPlex, Routers Technical Support outside of Japan projectorsCustomer Service Austin, Texas, U.S.A City Code Support Dimension, PDA, Electronics,Accessories Sales Fax Technical Support and Customer ServiceCustomer Service International Access Code Technical Support XPSCity Code Latitude Technical Support Dimension, Inspiron, Country Code Technical Support Dell Precision, OptiPlex,Relational Customer Care Switchboard FaxFax Switchboard Relational SalesCountry Code Customer Care Customer Service FaxReception Desk Fax International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com Precision Technical Support PowerApp, PowerEdgeSwitchboard Sales Technical Support, Customer Service, and SalesCity Code Technical Support Home and Small Business for City Code Relational Customer CareEmployee Purchase Program EPP Support All other Dell products Technical Support CorporatePowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Care Technical Support OptiPlex, Latitude, InspironHome and Small Business Sales International Access Code Country Code City CodeMail delldirectsupport@dell.com Customer Care website Corporate/Public Sector Sales100 101 102 Celsius Amperes AC Alternating currentBTU British thermal unit 104 Cm Centimeters Cmos Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor105 Fahrenheit106 LVD Low voltage differential Meters MA Milliamperes107 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol System diskette See bootable diskette108 109 Volts VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current110 Index Safety Segment size migrationRedundancy consistency check Index

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