What to do if I cannot communicate with the Dell Software application server?
If you're having trouble communicating with the application server, check the firewall settings to ensure the Jetty TCP port is enabled. Also, verify that the cimserver/Pegasus server service is started on the application server; if it's stopped, start it. Finally, confirm that the Jetty6-Service is running on the application server; start it if it isn't.
Why I cannot create or delete objects in Dell Software?
If you are unable to create or delete objects, verify that your user ID has the necessary storage administrator privileges assigned for your role.
How to fix issue when I cannot make changes to a storage array in Dell Software?
If you are unable to make changes to a storage array, change the password in the Plug-in so that the vCenter Plug-in password matches the storage array password.
Why the Dell Software vCenter Plug-in does not show the new storage array name after a clear configuration operation in MDSM?
If the vCenter Plug-in does not show the new storage array name after a clear configuration operation in MDSM, remove the storage array from the vCenter Plug-in. In MDSM, rename the storage array. Then, re-add the storage array to the vCenter Plug-in.
General| HDD speed | 15000 RPM |
|---|---|
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Data transfer rate | 8 Gbit/s |
| Storage drive size | 3.5 \ |
| Storage drive capacity | 600 GB |
| Storage drive interface | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Storage drives installed | Yes |
| Installed storage drive type | HDD |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Total installed storage capacity | 3.6 TB |
| Maximum supported storage capacity | 36 TB |
| Number of storage drives installed | 6 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 12 |
| Chassis type | - |
| Product color | Gray |
| LED indicators | Power, Status |
| AC input voltage | 90-264 V |
| AC input frequency | 47/63 Hz |
| Number of power supply units | 1 |
| Power supply unit (PSU) capacity | 600 W |
| Operating altitude | -16 - 3048 m |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 561 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 446.3 mm |
| Height | 86.8 mm |
| Weight | 29300 g |
Familiarizes you with the functions of the Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series storage array.
Lists the components included in the MD3600f Series product package.
Provides a list of additional documents and resources for the storage array.
Describes the MD3600f Series storage array's design for high availability and redundant access.
Details the physical components and indicators of the storage array.
Explains the function and features of the RAID controller modules.
Defines physical disks, virtual disks, and disk groups for storage array organization.
Explains how RAID levels determine data writing and provide accessibility, redundancy, and capacity.
Covers operations related to virtual disks like initialization and consistency checks.
Details operations for managing disk groups, including migration and expansion.
Explains how to move virtual disks between arrays and physical disks within an array.
Introduces advanced features like Snapshots, Virtual Disk Copy, and Remote Replication.
Describes multi-path software for managing redundant data paths and load balancing.
Explains how to use the Performance Monitor to select and monitor virtual disks and RAID controllers.
Describes the Storage Manager screen divided into primary windows: EMW and AMW.
Provides high-level management of storage arrays and its available tabs.
Offers management functions for a single storage array with various tabs.
Details data separation for commands and events via management Ethernet cables.
Describes data travel through the host-to-controller interface mixed with commands and events.
Explains the need to add storage arrays to MDSM before setup.
Guides on configuring a password to protect the storage array from unauthorized access.
Details how to configure alerts via email or SNMP trap messages for storage array conditions.
Explains how to enable or disable the event monitor for timely and continuous notification of events.
Details configuring host access using the Host Context Agent and MDSM.
Provides steps to remove host access from the storage array.
Explains how to create and manage host groups for shared virtual disk access.
Describes the organization of hosts, host groups, and host interfaces configured for a storage array.
Details how to start or restart the Host Context Agent software module.
Ensures multiple host-to-array connections for redundant data paths and failover.
Explains how to add, edit, replace, or remove host port identifiers for storage array management.
Covers creating disk groups and virtual disks using automatic or manual configuration.
Allows specifying modification priority for single or multiple virtual disks on a storage array.
Enables specifying cache memory settings for single or multiple virtual disks.
Details how to change the segment size on a selected virtual disk, affecting I/O performance.
Explains how Self Encrypting Disk (SED) technology prevents unauthorized access to data.
Provides guidelines for configuring hot spare physical disks for host spare protection.
Defines enclosure loss protection as a disk group attribute guaranteeing data accessibility.
Details configuring host-to-virtual disk mappings for accessing virtual disks via host ports.
Explains how changing RAID levels affects virtual disks within a disk group.
Defines a storage partition as a logical entity for accessing virtual disks by hosts or host groups.
Describes expanding disk groups and virtual disks by adding unconfigured capacity.
Allows exporting and importing disk groups between storage arrays or for offline storage.
Examines virtual disks to verify data accessibility and finds media errors.
Allows choosing immediate or scheduled creation of snapshot virtual disks.
Explains creating a snapshot using the simple path if the disk group has required free space.
Details creating snapshots using the advanced path for repository placement and parameter changes.
Guides on increasing the capacity of a snapshot repository virtual disk.
Explains how to disable a snapshot virtual disk temporarily or permanently.
Covers re-creating previously disabled snapshot virtual disks.
Allows reverting virtual disk contents to a point-in-time image on a snapshot virtual disk.
Explains performing either offline or online virtual disk copies for data integrity.
Details creating a virtual disk copy for a Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) shared disk.
Guides on setting target virtual disk permissions to read-only or read/write.
Lists restrictions that apply to source, target virtual disks, and the storage array during copy tasks.
Explains the process of creating a virtual disk copy using the Create Copy Wizard.
Explains RAID controller module ownership during virtual disk copy operations.
Allows monitoring, modifying, and managing virtual disk copies after creation.
Guides on creating a virtual disk copy using the Create Copy Wizard.
Enables selecting the rate at which a virtual disk copy completes for a selected copy pair.
Explains how to stop a virtual disk copy operation that is in progress, pending, or failed.
Allows restarting a virtual disk copy that was stopped or failed.
Explains how to remove virtual disk copy pairs from the Copy Manager.
Requires Fibre Channel switch configuration for host access in remote replication.
Guides on activating the Remote Replication premium feature using a wizard.
Explains the creation of replication repository virtual disks for replication data.
Describes the creation of virtual disk replication pairs with primary and secondary roles.
Allows hosts to share access to virtual disks in a storage array with remote replication.
Details Fibre Channel switch zoning requirements for remote replication.
Provides prerequisites and steps for setting up and managing remote replication.
Guides on creating a remote replication by selecting primary and secondary virtual disks.
Allows setting remote replication to write either synchronously or asynchronously.
Enables setting priority for system resources allocated to synchronizing remote replication.
Confirms synchronization and completes the remote replication setup.
Explains RAID controller module ownership during remote replication operations.
Displays information about physical and logical characteristics of remote replication.
Covers manual and automatic resynchronization methods for remote replications.
Explains how to promote a secondary virtual disk or demote a primary virtual disk.
Provides steps to delete primary, secondary, or both virtual disks from a replicated pair.
Returns primary and secondary virtual disks to regular standard virtual disks after replication removal.
Guides on deactivating the Remote Replication premium feature before disabling it.
Details how to disable the Remote Replication premium feature after removing replications.
Explains the Linux OS framework (DM) for enabling multipath capabilities on Linux Host Servers.
Provides guidance on using DM multipathing devices and their prerequisites.
Details steps to complete DM multipathing configuration for storage availability on Linux.
Explains how to exclude or 'blacklist' certain devices in the /etc/multipath.conf file.
Lists known limitations and issues encountered with Device Mapper Multipath.
Provides solutions for common issues encountered with Device Mapper Multipath.
Guides on downloading and activating major and minor firmware versions.
Explains how to download firmware for physical disk components.
Details downloading firmware for expansion enclosure EMMs using out-of-band management.
Monitors internal performance of physical disk components to detect potential failures.
Describes media errors and unreadable sectors encountered during data access.
Lists essential tools required for component installation procedures.
Provides instructions for removing and installing the front bezel.
Covers safety precautions and procedures for removing and installing hard drives.
Details support for single/dual RAID controller configurations and module installation.
Provides steps for removing and installing the RAID controller module backup battery unit.
Explains the hot-swappable power supply/cooling fan modules and their removal/installation.
Details the procedure for removing and installing the control panel.
Provides steps for removing and installing the backplane.
Captures and displays firmware information for storage array components.
Explains Microsoft services like VDS and VSS for managing storage resources.
Guides on identifying array start-up indications like beeps and LED status.
Explains status icons representing component health in the EMW.
Guides on gathering inventory, status, and performance data for troubleshooting.
Details how to view, save, and clear detailed event logs for storage array issues.
Diagnoses critical events and recommends step-by-step recovery procedures.
Provides component and property descriptions, and options to save profile information.
Explains how to search for nodes based on name, RAID level, or capacity.
Provides procedures to determine causes and solutions for unresponsive storage arrays.
Details how to start or restart the Host Context Agent software on Windows and Linux.
Provides essential safety precautions for servicing and handling array components.
Guides on checking for issues like beeps, fault LEDs, or unusual sounds during startup.
Provides steps for replacing SFP transceivers and verifying LED definitions.
Guides on verifying external device cable connections and locating back-panel connectors.
Details troubleshooting steps for power supply/cooling fan modules based on LED status.
Ensures proper system cooling by checking for removed components or obstructed airflow.
Guides on troubleshooting EMM status LEDs and firmware updates.
Covers conditions like amber LEDs, PCI errors, and critical/noncritical system events.
Guides on checking firmware, removing/reinstalling hard drives, and connector integrity.
Verifies cable connections, reseats modules, and checks port LEDs for connectivity issues.
Provides steps for troubleshooting a wet storage array by removing and drying components.
Ensures proper component installation and cable connections, then runs diagnostics.
Details conditions causing RAID controller module failure, including ECC and PCI errors.
Provides contact information and steps for reaching Dell support online or by phone.
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