Dell SCv3000 Deployment Guide

Figure 59. Connect B-Side Cables to the New Expansion Enclosure
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Storage system 2 Storage controller 1
3 Storage controller 2 4 Expansion enclosure 1
5 New expansion enclosure (2)
Adding a Single Expansion Enclosure to a Chain
Currently in Service
To preserve the integrity of the existing data, use caution when adding an expansion enclosure to a live Storage Center system.
Prerequisites
Install the expansion enclosure in a rack, but do not connect the expansion enclosure to the storage system. For more information, see the
SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Getting Started Guide or the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Getting Started Guide.
To add an expansion enclosure to an existing chain, connect the expansion enclosure to the end of the chain.
Steps
1 Connect to the Storage Center using the Dell Storage Manager.
2 Check the drive count of the Storage Center system before adding the expansion enclosure.
3 Click the Hardware tab and select Enclosures in the Hardware tab navigation pane.
4 Click Add Enclosure. The Add New Enclosure wizard starts.
a Conrm the details of your current installation and click Next to validate the existing cabling.
b Turn on the expansion enclosure. When the drives spin up, make sure that the front panel and power status LEDs show normal
operation.
c Click Next.
d Add the expansion enclosure to the A-side chain. Click Next to validate the cabling.
e Add the expansion enclosure to the B-side chain. Click Next to validate the cabling.
f Click Finish.
5 To manually manage new unassigned drives:
a Click the Storage tab.
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Adding or Removing Expansion Enclosures

Dell SCv3000 Specifications

General

HDD speed	10000 RPM
Storage drive size	3.5 \
Storage drive capacity	900 GB
Storage drive interface	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Storage drives installed	Yes
Installed storage drive type	HDD
Total installed storage capacity	6.3 TB
Maximum supported storage capacity	- TB
Number of storage drives installed	7
Number of storage drives supported	16
USB connectivity	-
Chassis type	Rack (3U)
Product color	Black, Grey
AC input voltage	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity	1485 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
Dell E-Value Code	SCv3000FC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	785 mm
Width	445 mm
Height	133.3 mm