Storage Connectivity

Configurations

Storage Center supports up to 168 drives in one redundant-path SAS chain

 

An SCv2000 supports up to 13 SC100 expansion enclosures or 6 SC120

 

 

expansion enclosures

 

An SCv2020 supports up to 12 SC100 expansion enclosures or 6 SC120

 

 

expansion enclosures

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

Controller

Two hot-swappable storage controllers

Management

RAID management using Dell Storage Client 2015 R1

 

Back-Panel Ports Connectors (per Storage Controller)

 

 

Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or

Connection to a Fiber Channel fabric, iSCSI network, or a direct connection

SAS connectors

to servers with SAS HBAs

Ethernet connectors

MGMT: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps embedded Ethernet port used for

 

Storage Center management

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

SAS connectors

USB connector

Serial connector

6 Gbps SAS connectors for SAS port redundancy and additional expansion enclosures

NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8086/SFF-8088 compliant

One USB 3.0 connector used for Storage Center updates

NOTE: Not for customer use

LED Indicators

Front panel

• One two-color LED indicator for system status.

 

• One single-color LED indicator for power status.

 

• Two digit, seven-segment display indicating the storage system ID

 

number

 

• ID button with a single-color LED indicating startup and pressed states

Hard drive carrier

• One single-color activity LED

 

• One single-color LED status indicator per drive

Storage controller

• Two single-color LEDs per Ethernet port indicating activity and link speed

 

• Four dual-color LEDs per SAS connector indicating port activity and status

 

• One single-color LED indicating status

 

• One single-color LED indicating fault

 

• One single-color LED for identification

 

• Eight single-color LED for diagnostics

Power supply/cooling

Four LED status indicators for Power Supply Status, AC Fail status, DC Fail

fan

status, and Fan Fail status

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Dell SCv2000, SCv2020 manual Expansion enclosures

SCv2000, SCv2020 specifications

The Dell SCv2020 and SCv2000 storage arrays are part of the Dell Storage SC Series, designed to deliver high performance and scalability for various storage needs in enterprise environments. These storage solutions cater to businesses looking to enhance their data management while ensuring cost-effectiveness and ease of use.

One of the standout features of the SCv2020 and SCv2000 is their flexibility in scaling. These systems support both hybrid and all-flash configurations, allowing organizations to choose the right mix of speed and capacity for their workloads. With the ability to scale from a few terabytes up to several petabytes, these arrays can grow alongside the user's needs.

The storage solutions employ an innovative architecture that includes features such as automated tiering. This technology automatically moves data to the most appropriate storage media, optimizing performance based on usage patterns. In addition, the SC Series integrates advanced data protection mechanisms, including snapshots and replication, ensuring data integrity and availability.

Both the SCv2020 and SCv2000 are equipped with sophisticated management tools, which offer intuitive user interfaces and comprehensive monitoring options. These tools help administrators maintain optimal performance and quickly respond to potential issues. The systems also support integration with various third-party applications, making it easier for organizations to incorporate storage into their existing infrastructure.

Another important technology featured in these systems is deduplication and compression, which significantly reduce the amount of physical storage space required. This not only lowers operational costs but also increases the efficiency of data storage.

Power efficiency is also a key characteristic of the SCv2020 and SCv2000. These arrays utilize energy-efficient components and design strategies that help reduce overall power consumption, which is an important consideration for enterprises aiming to lower their carbon footprint and decrease utility costs.

Security features are robust as well, with built-in encryption capabilities to protect sensitive data while at rest and in transit. This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and helps safeguard against data breaches.

In summary, the Dell SCv2020 and SCv2000 storage arrays provide a versatile, high-performance solution for organizations looking to optimize data storage and management. Their scalability, automated tiering, advanced management tools, deduplication, power efficiency, and security features make them an attractive option for enterprises seeking to future-proof their IT infrastructure.