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Dell EMC PowerVault ME484 User Manual

Dell EMC PowerVault ME484
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Dell EMC PowerVault ME484 JBOD Storage
Enclosure
Deployment Guide
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Dell EMC PowerVault ME484 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeStorage Enclosure
Interface12Gbps SAS
Supported Drive TypesSAS, SATA, SSD
Connectivity12 Gbps SAS
Power SupplyDual, hot-swappable
CoolingRedundant, hot-swappable fans
Width482.6 mm (19 inches)
Drive Bays84 (12G SAS)

Summary

Before You Begin

Introduction to ME484 JBOD

Defines the ME484 JBOD storage enclosure and its hardware components.

ME484 JBOD System Requirements

Specifies operating system and minimum hardware requirements for ME484 JBOD setup.

Linux LUN Failover Issue Workaround

Addresses LUN reattachment failures on Linux hosts after failover.

Related Documentation and Support

Lists other product documentation and Dell support resources for the ME484 JBOD.

Rack Mounting the ME484 JBOD Enclosure

Rackmount Rail Kit Overview

Details rack mounting rails for 19-inch cabinets and installation considerations.

Installing the ME484 JBOD in Rack

Provides step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the ME484 JBOD into a server rack.

ME484 JBOD Disk Drive Installation

Understanding the Disk Drive in Carrier (DDIC)

Describes the DDIC, its features, and how disks are inserted into it.

Populating Enclosure Drawers with DDICs

Provides guidelines for installing DDICs into the ME484 JBOD drawers, including placement rules.

Connecting Servers to ME484 JBOD

Cabling Considerations for ME484 JBOD

Discusses methods and factors for cabling ME484 JBOD to host servers and other enclosures.

Expansion Enclosure Cabling Requirements

Outlines cable types and length limits for connecting expansion enclosures.

ME484 JBOD Cabling Configurations

Explains three distinct configurations for cabling the ME484 JBOD to host systems.

Single HBA with One ME484 JBOD

Details the cabling for a single Host Bus Adapter (HBA) connected to one JBOD.

Single HBA with Multiple ME484 JBODs

Describes configurations for one HBA connecting to several ME484 JBOD storage enclosures.

Dual HBAs with Multiple ME484 JBODs

Details cabling for a server with two HBAs and multiple ME484 JBOD storage enclosures.

Labeling Back-End SAS Cables

Recommends best practices for labeling SAS cables that connect to the host server.

ME484 JBOD Status Indicators (LEDs)

Expansion Module and Disk LEDs

Explains LEDs on expansion modules and Disk Drive Carriers (DDICs) for status indication.

Drawer and Fan Cooling Module LEDs

Details LEDs on enclosure drawers and Fan Cooling Modules (FCMs) for fault identification.

Ops Panel and PSU LEDs

Describes the Ops panel indicators and LED states for Power Supply Units (PSUs).

PowerTools Server Hardware Manager Setup

Installation on Windows

Instructions for installing PowerTools Server Hardware Manager on Windows via GUI or command line.

Installation on Linux

Instructions for installing PowerTools Server Hardware Manager on Linux via GUI, console, or silent console.

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