Installing the Backplane

1Align the holes on the backplane with the holes on the array.

2Tighten the captive screw to secure the backplane to the chassis. See Figure 16-16 for PowerVault MD3200i or Figure 16-17 for PowerVault MD3220i.

3Replace the screws that secure the backplane to the chassis. See Figure 16-16 for PowerVault MD3200i or Figure 16-17 for PowerVault MD3220i.

4Align the slots on the RAID controller module /power supply cage with the tabs on the chassis. See Figure 16-15.

5Push the RAID controller module /power supply cage toward the front of the array.

6Replace the screws that secure the RAID controller module /power supply cage to the chassis.

7Replace the control panel. See "Installing the Control Panel" on page 216.

8Replace the power supply/cooling fan modules. See "Installing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module" on page 214.

9Replace the hard drives. See "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 202.

10Connect all the cables to the array.

11Turn on the array and the host server.

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MD3200i, MD3220i specifications

The Dell MD3220i and MD3200i are part of Dell's extensive line of modular storage solutions, designed to support organizations in optimizing their data management and scalability requirements. These models offer reliable performance and flexible features, making them suitable for various workloads including virtualization, cloud storage, and disaster recovery.

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