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Dell PowerVault ME5024 User Manual

Dell PowerVault ME5024
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Dell PowerVault ME5 Series Storage System
Owners Manual
April 2022
Rev. A01

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Dell PowerVault ME5024 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor2U
Drive Bays24
Drive Types SupportedSAS, SSD
RAID LevelsRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Host Connectivity12 Gb SAS
Power SuppliesDual, hot-swappable
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Operating System CompatibilityWindows Server, Linux, VMware
ControllerDual-active controllers

Summary

Chapter 1: Storage System Hardware

Operators (Ops) Panel LEDs

Explains the status indicators on the Operators panel for 2U and 5U enclosures.

Controller Modules

Describes the controller modules used in storage enclosures.

Chapter 2: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Fault Isolation Methodology

Outlines the basic methodology for locating faults within a storage system.

2U Enclosure LEDs

Guides on using LEDs for troubleshooting initial start-up problems in 2U enclosures.

2U Enclosure Ops Panel

Details the Ops panel functions and LED indicators for 2U enclosures.

2U Enclosure PCM LEDs

Explains the LED states for the Power Cooling Module (PCM) in 2U enclosures.

2U Enclosure Disk Drive Carrier Module LEDs

Describes the LED behavior on drive carrier modules in 2U enclosures.

12 Gb/s Controller Module LEDs

Provides descriptions for controller module LEDs.

5U84 Enclosure LEDs

Explains LEDs for 5U84 enclosure when powered on.

5U Enclosure Ops Panel

Details the Ops panel functions and LED indicators for 5U enclosures.

ME5084 PSU LEDs

Describes the LED states for the Power Supply Unit (PSU) in ME5084.

ME5084 Drawer LEDs

Describes the LEDs on the drawers of the ME5084.

ME5084 DDIC LEDs

Details the LEDs on the DDIC for 5U84 enclosure disk slots.

Initial Start-Up Problems

Addresses common problems that occur during initial system start-up.

Chapter 3: Module Removal and Replacement

Replacing a Controller Module or IOM

Provides procedures for removing and installing controller modules or IOMs.

Replacing a Power Cooling Module (PCM) in a 2U Enclosure

Provides procedures for removing and installing Power Cooling Modules (PCMs).

Replacing a Power Supply Unit (PSU) in a 5U Enclosure

Details procedures for removing and installing Power Supply Units (PSUs).

Replacing a Fan Cooling Module (FCM) in a 5U Enclosure

Provides procedures for removing and installing Fan Cooling Modules (FCMs).

Verifying Component Operation

Chapter 4: Events and Event Messages

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