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Dell SC8000 - User Manual

Dell SC8000
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Dell Compellent Storage Center™
SC8000 Controller
Deployment Guide

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

SC8000 Controller

Provides specifications and an overview of the SC8000 controller hardware.

SC8000 Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Details the components and indicators found on the front panel of the SC8000 controller.

Install the Hardware

Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety measures to prevent injury and equipment damage during installation.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Provides specific guidelines for safe handling of electrical components and power sources.

General Safety Precautions

Advises on general safety practices to avoid injury and damage to equipment.

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Details measures to prevent damage to electronic components from static electricity.

Install IO Cards the Controller(s)

Guides the installation of Input/Output cards into the controller slots.

Mount the Hardware in a Rack

Explains the process of securely installing hardware components into a server rack.

Install Drives in SC280 Enclosures

Provides instructions for installing hard drives into SC280 enclosures.

Install Drives in EN-SASx6 x12;24 Enclosures

Details the procedure for installing drives into EN-SASx6x12/24 enclosures.

Install Enterprise Plus Drives in SC200;220 Enclosures

Guides the installation of Enterprise Plus drives into SC200/220 enclosures.

Connect the Back End

Connect IPC for Dual-Controller Storage Centers

Details establishing Inter-Process Communication between dual controllers.

Connect the Front End

Virtual Port Mode

Details virtual port mode, its advantages, and configuration requirements.

Legacy Mode

Explains legacy mode for controller redundancy and fault domain configurations.

Connect the Front End for a Single-Controller Storage Center

Guides connecting servers to a single-controller Storage Center using FC or iSCSI.

Connect the Front End for a Dual-Controller Storage Center

Details connecting servers to a dual-controller Storage Center using FC or iSCSI.

Set up the Storage Center Software

Connect the Ethernet Management and iDRAC Interfaces

Guides connecting management and iDRAC ports to the network for system access.

Turn on the Hardware

Provides the correct sequence for powering on the Storage Center hardware components.

Configure the Controller(s)

Details the initial configuration of controllers, including serial connection.

Reset Hardware and System Serial Numbers

Explains how to configure controllers with Hardware and System Serial Numbers.

Set Controller IP Addresses

Guides setting management IP addresses, DNS servers, and domain names.

Start the Storage Center Startup Wizard

Guides accessing System Manager to launch the initial setup wizard.

Perform Post-Setup Tasks

Adding or Removing an Enclosure

Troubleshooting

Summary

Introduction

SC8000 Controller

Provides specifications and an overview of the SC8000 controller hardware.

SC8000 Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Details the components and indicators found on the front panel of the SC8000 controller.

Install the Hardware

Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety measures to prevent injury and equipment damage during installation.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Provides specific guidelines for safe handling of electrical components and power sources.

General Safety Precautions

Advises on general safety practices to avoid injury and damage to equipment.

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Details measures to prevent damage to electronic components from static electricity.

Install IO Cards the Controller(s)

Guides the installation of Input/Output cards into the controller slots.

Mount the Hardware in a Rack

Explains the process of securely installing hardware components into a server rack.

Install Drives in SC280 Enclosures

Provides instructions for installing hard drives into SC280 enclosures.

Install Drives in EN-SASx6 x12;24 Enclosures

Details the procedure for installing drives into EN-SASx6x12/24 enclosures.

Install Enterprise Plus Drives in SC200;220 Enclosures

Guides the installation of Enterprise Plus drives into SC200/220 enclosures.

Connect the Back End

Connect IPC for Dual-Controller Storage Centers

Details establishing Inter-Process Communication between dual controllers.

Connect the Front End

Virtual Port Mode

Details virtual port mode, its advantages, and configuration requirements.

Legacy Mode

Explains legacy mode for controller redundancy and fault domain configurations.

Connect the Front End for a Single-Controller Storage Center

Guides connecting servers to a single-controller Storage Center using FC or iSCSI.

Connect the Front End for a Dual-Controller Storage Center

Details connecting servers to a dual-controller Storage Center using FC or iSCSI.

Set up the Storage Center Software

Connect the Ethernet Management and iDRAC Interfaces

Guides connecting management and iDRAC ports to the network for system access.

Turn on the Hardware

Provides the correct sequence for powering on the Storage Center hardware components.

Configure the Controller(s)

Details the initial configuration of controllers, including serial connection.

Reset Hardware and System Serial Numbers

Explains how to configure controllers with Hardware and System Serial Numbers.

Set Controller IP Addresses

Guides setting management IP addresses, DNS servers, and domain names.

Start the Storage Center Startup Wizard

Guides accessing System Manager to launch the initial setup wizard.

Perform Post-Setup Tasks

Adding or Removing an Enclosure

Troubleshooting

Dell SC8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorDual Intel Xeon E5-2600 series
Network Connectivity4 x 10GbE ports per controller
Maximum Drives SupportedUp to 960 drives
Operating SystemDell Storage Center OS
ManagementDell Storage Manager
Storage ControllersDual storage controllers
Expansion SlotsPCIe Gen3 slots
Form Factor2U
RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Power SuppliesRedundant hot-swappable power supplies
Host PortsFibre Channel (8Gb or 16Gb), iSCSI (10GbE)

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