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General| Host Connectivity | iSCSI |
|---|---|
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Drive Types Supported | SAS, SSD |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | Up to 192TB |
| Controller Type | Dual controller |
| Cache Memory | 2GB per controller |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supplies |
| Host Interface | iSCSI |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Citrix XenServer |
Overview of the Dell EMC PowerVault MD3800i and MD3820i Series storage array.
Details on the features and indicators located on the front panel of the storage array.
Details on the features and indicators located on the back panel of the storage array.
Explains the meaning of different indicator patterns on physical drives.
Describes the features of the power supply and cooling fan modules.
Explains the meaning of power indicator codes and their features.
Lists related documentation for the storage array system.
Overview of RAID controller modules, their functions, and cache.
Details the connectors and features of the RAID controller module.
Describes additional features of the RAID controller module, like the Battery Backup Unit.
Explains the system's automatic shutdown due to temperature.
How to reset the storage array's system password.
Explains cache mirroring, write-back, and write-through cache functions.
Lists the tools needed for installing array components.
Instructions for removing and installing the optional front bezel.
Instructions for installing and removing physical drives.
Instructions for installing and removing RAID controller modules.
Steps to remove and install the RAID controller module backup battery unit.
Procedures for removing and installing power supply or cooling fan modules.
Steps for removing and installing the system's control panel.
Instructions for removing and installing the system's backplane.
Important safety precautions for troubleshooting the system.
Steps to diagnose and resolve storage array startup issues.
Guidance on troubleshooting communication loss issues.
Steps to troubleshoot issues with external connections to the array.
How to troubleshoot issues with power supply or cooling fan modules.
Steps to diagnose and resolve array cooling problems.
How to troubleshoot Expansion Enclosure Management Modules.
Steps to troubleshoot issues with RAID controller modules.
Guidance on troubleshooting physical disk issues.
How to troubleshoot connections between arrays and enclosures.
Procedures for troubleshooting a system exposed to moisture.
Steps to troubleshoot a physically damaged system.
Explains critical and noncritical controller failure conditions.
How the system handles unsupported storage arrays.
Explanation of ECC error detection and recovery.
Explanation of PCI error detection and recovery.
Specifications for physical disks supported by the array.
Specifications for the RAID controller modules.
Specifications for Dell EMC PowerVault MD1200 and MD1220 expansion enclosures.
Details on back-panel connectors for each RAID controller module.
Specifications for the AC power supply, including wattage and heat dissipation.
Operating and storage temperature specifications for the system.
Operating and storage relative humidity specifications.
Specifications for maximum vibration levels the system can withstand.
Specifications for maximum shock levels the system can withstand.
Operating and storage altitude specifications for the system.
Specifications for airborne contaminant levels.
Details on air filtration requirements and standards.
Requirements regarding conductive dust in the environment.
Requirements regarding corrosive dust in the environment.
Details on gaseous contamination limits.
Specifies the allowable copper coupon corrosion rate.
Specifies the allowable silver coupon corrosion rate.
How to find the system's unique Service Tag and Express Service Code.
Information and steps on how to contact Dell support.
How to provide feedback on the documentation.
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