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Dell PowerVault MD3800f series User Manual

Dell PowerVault MD3800f series
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Dell PowerVault MD3800f and MD3820f
Series Storage Arrays
Deployment Guide

Table of Contents

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Dell PowerVault MD3800f series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor2U
Drive Types SupportedSAS, SSD
RAID Levels Supported0, 1, 5, 6, 10
ControllersDual controllers
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
CoolingRedundant cooling fans
Management SoftwareMD Storage Manager
Operating System CompatibilityWindows Server, Linux, VMware
Cache per controller4GB (upgradeable to 8GB)

Summary

Introduction to Dell PowerVault Storage Arrays

System Requirements for Dell PowerVault

Details the minimum system requirements for hardware and software installation.

Hardware Installation for Storage Arrays

Connecting The Storage Array

Details how to connect the storage array to host servers using controller ports.

Configuring Fibre Channel Storage

Configuring Fibre Channel With Dell MD Series Storage Arrays

Information on setting up Fibre Channel communication between host and storage array.

Configuring Fibre Channel On SAN Attached Storage Arrays

Steps for configuring Fibre Channel connectivity to a Storage Area Network (SAN).

Fibre Channel HBAs and Switch Zoning

Using Fibre Channel Switch Zoning

Explains how Fibre Channel switch zoning enhances SAN security and data throughput.

World Wide Name Zoning for SANs

World Wide Name Zoning

Details the recommended WWN port zoning technique for SAN configuration.

Fibre Channel Switch Zoning and Cabling

Switch Zoning Guidelines

Lists specific requirements for setting up Fibre Channel switch zoning for the storage array.

Cabling The Storage Array

Discusses factors influencing storage array cabling configurations.

SAN-Attached Cabling Configuration

Remote Replication Cabling Example

Remote Replication Cabling Example

Provides an example of cabling setup for the Remote Replication premium feature.

Cabling PowerVault MD1200 Series Expansion Enclosures

Installing PowerVault MD Storage Software

Storage Software Installation Procedures

Installing Host Bus Adapters and Drivers

Prerequisites for installing HBAs and their associated drivers and settings.

Upgrading MD Storage Software

Upgrading MD Storage Software

Process overview for upgrading the MD Storage Manager application.

Post Installation Tasks for Storage Arrays

Verifying Storage Array Discovery

Steps to confirm successful discovery and status of storage arrays.

Initial Setup Tasks for Storage Arrays

Initial Setup Tasks

Guides through essential initial configuration steps for the storage array.

Uninstalling MD Storage Software

Load Balancing in Storage Arrays

Working With SFP+ Modules and Fiber Optic Cables

Hardware Cabling Best Practices

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