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Identifies the intended readers for the guide.
Provides information on how to reach Dell support.
Lists other relevant documentation for the storage system.
Describes the physical parts of the storage system.
Details the SCv2000 and SCv2020 storage system specifications.
Explains the role of switches in the storage center solution.
Discusses how expansion enclosures extend storage capacity.
Outlines different configurations for deploying the storage system.
Details the communication methods for the storage center.
Explains how servers connect to the storage system.
Steps for unpacking and identifying shipment contents.
Requirements for the physical installation location.
General safety guidelines to prevent injury and damage.
Specific safety measures during hardware installation.
Precautions related to electrical hazards during installation.
Steps to prevent damage from static electricity.
Detailed steps for mounting the storage system in a rack.
Explains methods to avoid single points of failure in connections.
Technology for multiple paths for data access to improve reliability.
Steps for connecting servers via Fibre Channel.
Steps for connecting servers via iSCSI.
How to connect the management port to a network for administration.
Rules for cabling expansion enclosures.
Ensuring redundancy in SAS cabling.
SAS connections for systems with expansion enclosures.
Steps to connect power and power on the storage system.
Steps to install and launch the client software for system management.
Process for finding and selecting the storage system for initial setup.
Configuring system name and IP addresses for management.
Setting up network information for iSCSI fault domains.
The core process of setting up the storage system and its services.
Configuring host access to storage for servers or virtual environments.
Testing system connectivity and failover.
Testing controller failover without IO interruption.
Testing Multipath I/O functionality.
Deleting test volumes after performing tests.
Adding multiple enclosures to a system without existing ones.
Steps to safely remove an enclosure from an active chain.
Disconnecting A-side cables for expansion enclosure removal.
Disconnecting B-side cables for expansion enclosure removal.
Steps to diagnose and resolve storage controller issues.
Steps to diagnose and resolve hard drive issues.
Steps to diagnose and resolve expansion enclosure issues.
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