Before You Begin
NOTE: Throughout the document, Dell PowerVault MD3600f series storage array refers to both Dell PowerVault MD3600f and Dell PowerVault MD3620f. Dell PowerVault MD1200 series expansion enclosure refers to both
Dell PowerVault MD1200 and Dell PowerVault MD1220.
Before setting up your PowerVault MD3600f series storage array, you must consider certain best practices to ensure that your storage array operates at maximum efficiency and offers full redundancy (if required).
•To enable redundancy, two Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapters (HBA) must be connected from the host system to the storage array. If redundancy is not required, only one FC HBA is connected to the storage array. See the Support Matrix for a list of supported HBAs and Configuring Fibre Channel With the Dell MD3600f Series Storage Array for information about installing HBA drivers. You can download both documents from support.dell.com/manuals.
•Before connecting any cables between the host server and storage array, physically label each port and connector.
•Always follow proper
Working With SFP Modules and Fiber Optic Cables
NOTE: SFP+ modules are supported for 8 GB Fibre Channel connections. This document refers to SFP generically.
Each storage controller can have up to four FC host ports. A
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 optical fiber cable or open receptacle.
Getting Started With Your System
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