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Dell EMC PowerStore 500T User Manual

Dell EMC PowerStore 500T
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Upgrade PowerStore software
PowerStore systems come pre-installed with the latest version of PowerStore software that was available at the time of
shipment. After installing the PowerStore system, Dell recommends upgrading the PowerStore software to the latest available
version. Refer to the PowerStore Software Upgrade Guide for detailed instructions.
Install an NVMe expansion enclosure
Take the following actions to install an NVMe expansion enclosure into the system.
NOTE: During the initial system installation, do not power on the system until you have finished cabling all of the expansion
enclosures.
Summary of tasks for installing an expansion enclosure
To install an expansion enclosure, complete the tasks below in the order in which they appear. This document provides
instructions for completing each task.
1. Verify the contents of the shipping package.
2. Choose the space in the cabinet for the new expansion enclosure.
3. Remove the filler panels that cover the cabinet space for the new expansion enclosure.
4. Install the rails for the new expansion enclosure in the cabinet.
5. Install the expansion enclosure on the rails.
6. Install the cable management arms.
7. Apply cable labels.
8. Attach the expansion (back-end) cables and power cables.
9. Close the cable management arms.
10. Test the cable management arms.
11. If the new expansion enclosure shipped without its drives installed, install the drives in the expansion enclosure.
12. Install the front bezel on the new expansion enclosure.
Verify shipping package contents
Confirm that you received all the equipment that is required to install the new NVMe expansion enclosure.
Verify that you received the following:
Component
Quantity
NVMe expansion enclosure 1
Install a new base enclosure and optional expansion enclosure 13

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Dell EMC PowerStore 500T Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelPowerStore 500T
CategoryStorage
Form Factor2U
Drive Types SupportedNVMe SSD
Maximum Number of Drives24
NVMe Flash DrivesSupported
Data ReductionInline Compression and Deduplication
Snapshot SupportYes
Power SupplyRedundant Power Supplies
Operating SystemPowerStore OS
ControllersDual Controller
Host InterfaceiSCSI, Fibre Channel
ProcessorIntel Xeon
RAID SupportRAID 5, RAID 6
Replication SupportYes
ManagementPowerStore Manager
Storage TypeBlock, File

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