System Administration
To perform system administration, the Storage Center communicates with computers using the Ethernet 
management (MGMT) port.
The Ethernet management port is used for Storage Center configuration, administration, and 
management.
NOTE: The baseboard management controller (BMC) does not have a separate physical port on the 
SCv2000/SCv2020. The BMC is accessed through the same Ethernet management port that is used 
for 
Storage Center configuration, administration, and management.
SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Hardware
The SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system ships with Dell Enterprise drives, two redundant power supply/
cooling fan modules, and either one storage controller or two redundant storage controllers.
Each storage controller contains the front-end, back-end, and management communication ports of the 
storage system.
SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Front-Panel Features and Indicators
The front panel of the SCv2000/SCv2020 contains power and status indicators, a system identification 
button, and a unit ID display.
In addition, the hard drives are installed and removed through the front of the storage system chassis.
Figure 6. SCv2000/SCv2020 Front-Panel View
Item Name Icon Description
1 Power indicator Lights when the storage system power is on.
• Off: No power
• On steady green: At least one power supply is providing 
power to the storage system
2 Status indicator
Lights when at least one power supply is supplying power to 
the storage system.
• Off: No power
• On steady blue: Power is on and firmware is running
• Blinking blue: Storage system is busy booting or updating
About the SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System
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