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Details previous versions and changes made to the manual.
Identifies the target users for this document.
Provides information on how to get support from Dell.
Provides a high-level description of the storage system components.
Details the features and indicators on the front panel of the SC9000 storage controller.
Describes the features and indicators located on the back panel of the storage controller.
Explains the functionality and display of the LCD panel on the storage controller.
Describes the user-configurable information displayed on the Home screen.
Details available configuration options for the storage system via the LCD menu.
Details information accessible through the View menu on the LCD panel.
Lists essential safety measures to prevent injury and equipment damage.
Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the front bezel.
Outlines necessary steps before replacing components like rack rails.
Details the process for removing and installing rack rails for the storage controller.
Describes actions to perform after component replacement, including startup.
Details the processor type and core count for the SC9000.
Provides information on power supply wattage, heat dissipation, and voltage.
Describes the PCI Express bus type and expansion slot configurations.
Details the memory type, minimum, and maximum RAM supported.
Lists and describes the various connectors on the front, back, and internal components.
Provides the physical height, width, depth, and maximum weight of the system.
Details temperature, humidity, and other environmental requirements for operation.
Explains how temperature limits are adjusted based on altitude.
Specifies requirements for air filtration and dust levels to prevent damage.
Details previous versions and changes made to the manual.
Identifies the target users for this document.
Provides information on how to get support from Dell.
Provides a high-level description of the storage system components.
Details the features and indicators on the front panel of the SC9000 storage controller.
Describes the features and indicators located on the back panel of the storage controller.
Explains the functionality and display of the LCD panel on the storage controller.
Describes the user-configurable information displayed on the Home screen.
Details available configuration options for the storage system via the LCD menu.
Details information accessible through the View menu on the LCD panel.
Lists essential safety measures to prevent injury and equipment damage.
Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the front bezel.
Outlines necessary steps before replacing components like rack rails.
Details the process for removing and installing rack rails for the storage controller.
Describes actions to perform after component replacement, including startup.
Details the processor type and core count for the SC9000.
Provides information on power supply wattage, heat dissipation, and voltage.
Describes the PCI Express bus type and expansion slot configurations.
Details the memory type, minimum, and maximum RAM supported.
Lists and describes the various connectors on the front, back, and internal components.
Provides the physical height, width, depth, and maximum weight of the system.
Details temperature, humidity, and other environmental requirements for operation.
Explains how temperature limits are adjusted based on altitude.
Specifies requirements for air filtration and dust levels to prevent damage.
The Dell Storage Center SC9000 Storage System is an enterprise-class storage solution designed for high performance, scalability, and availability. It consists of two storage controllers, enterprise-class switches, and one or more expansion enclosures.
The storage controllers are the central processing units for the Storage Center Operating System, Dell Storage Client application software, and RAID storage management. Each storage controller is equipped with two Intel Xeon CPUs, a cache card, an Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8), a four-port Intel network daughter card, and up to six I/O cards installed in three full-height and three low-profile slots. The Storage Center Operating System is stored on an embedded SSD within each controller.
The I/O cards are categorized into front-end and back-end ports. Front-end ports facilitate host, server, or Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance access to storage via iSCSI, Fibre Channel, or FCoE I/O cards through network switches. These ports are located on the back of the storage controller. Back-end ports connect directly to SAS ports on the storage controllers, forming a private network between the controllers and expansion enclosures that house the physical disks for back-end storage.
The system features an LCD panel on the front for displaying system ID, status, and error information. The LCD backlight is blue during normal operation and amber when attention is required, indicating an error code and descriptive text. If the storage controller is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the controller is on or off. The LCD panel also allows navigation through menus for setup and viewing system information.
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