Dell PS4100 Instructions de montage

Dell EqualLogic PS4100 Storage Arrays

Installation and Setup Guide

Version 1.0

Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J

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Published: May 2013

Part Number: FW4G8-EN-A00

Table of Contents

Preface

1Understanding the Array Installation Procedure 1

2Rack Mounting the Array 3

Before You Begin 3

Protecting Hardware 4

Steps for Mounting an Array in aRack 5

3Connecting the Array Cables 9

Network Requirements and Recommendations 9

Minimum and Recommended Cable Configurations 10

Connect the Array to the Network 10

Set Up aSerial Connection to the Array 11

4Software Configuration 15

Choose aConfiguration Method 15

Collect Configuration Information 15

Start the Software Configuration 16

Set the Member RAID Policy 18

5Storage Allocation 21

Create aVolume 21

Connect aComputer to aVolume

6Where to Go After Setting Up aGroup

Common Group Customization Tasks

7Other Information You May Need

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

Index

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Preface

This manual describes how to install Dell™ EqualLogic® PS4100 storage array hardware, configure the

software, and start using the iSCSI SAN array.

With one or more PS Series storage arrays, you can create aPS Series group—a self-managing, iSCSI storage

area network (SAN) that is affordable and easy to use, regardless of scale.

Audience

The information in this guide is intended for the administrators responsible for installing array hardware.

Administrators are not required to have extensive network or storage system experience. However, it is helpful

to understand:

• Basic networking concepts

• Current network environment

• User disk storage requirements

• RAID configurations

• Disk storage management

Note: Although this manual provides examples of using PS Series arrays in some common network

configurations, detailed information about setting up anetwork is beyond its scope.

Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, Understanding the Array Installation Procedure describes the general steps for installing and

setting up an array.

• Chapter 2, Rack Mounting the Array describes how to install the array in arack.

• Chapter 3, Connecting the Array Cables describes the network cable requirements and how to install the

power and network cables.

• Chapter 4, Software Configuration describes how to initialize the array and either create agroup with the

array as the first member, or add the array to an existing group.

• Chapter 5, Storage Allocation describes how to create and connect to avolume.

• Chapter 6, Where to Go After Setting Up aGroup describes basic and advanced group administration tasks

and where to find information about them.

Technical Support and Customer Service

Dell’s support service is available to answer your questions about PS Series SAN arrays. If you have an Express

Service Code, have it ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct

your call more efficiently.

Contacting Dell

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and

product, and some services might not be available in your area.

Installation and Setup Guide Preface

For customers in the United States, call 800-945-3355. For alisting of International Dell EqualLogic support

numbers, visit support.dell.com/global.

Note: If you do not have access to an Internet connection, contact information is printed on your invoice,

packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Use the following procedure to contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1. Visit support.dell.com or the Dell support URL specified in information provided with the Dell product.

2. Select your locale. Use the locale menu or click on the link that specifies your country or region.

3. Select the required service. Click the “Contact Us” link, or select the Dell support service from the list of

services provided.

4. Choose your preferred method of contacting Dell support, such as e-mail or telephone.

Online Services

You can learn about Dell products and services using the following procedure:

1. Visit www.dell.com (or the URL specified in any Dell product information).

2. Use the locale menu or click on the link that specifies your country or region.

Warranty Information

The PS4100 array warranty is included in the shipping box. For information about registering awarranty, visit

www.onlineregister.com/dell.

Further Information

For basic storage array information, maintenance information, and troubleshooting information, refer to the

Hardware Owner's Manual for your PS Series hardware.

1Understanding the Array Installation Procedure

To set up your array and start using the iSCSI SAN array, follow these steps:

1. Install the array in arack. See Rack Mounting the Array on page 3.

2. Connect the array to power and the network. See Connect and Secure the Power Cables on page 1and

Connect the Array to the Network on page 10.

3. Configure the PS Series software. First, initialize an array to make it accessible on the network. Then, either

create agroup with the array as the first group member or add the array to an existing group. When you

expand agroup, capacity and performance increase automatically. See Choose aConfiguration Method on

page 15.

4. Start using the iSCSI SAN array. Allocate group storage space to users and applications by creating

volumes. Avolume appears on the network as an iSCSI target. Use acomputer’s iSCSI initiator to connect

to avolume. Once you connect to avolume, it appears as aregular disk on the computer. See Storage

Allocation on page 21.

After getting started, you can customize the group and use its more advanced features. See Where to Go After

Setting Up aGroup on page 27.

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Installation and Setup Guide 1Understanding the Array Installation Procedure

2Rack Mounting the Array

For proper operation, aPS Series storage array must be properly installed in arack. This section contains

general electrostatic, safety, network, and installation information for PS Series arrays.

After installing the array in arack, connect the power and network cables, as described in Chapter 3.

Before You Begin

Before installing the array:

• Read the installation safety precautions. See Installation Safety Precautions on page 3.

• Make sure the rack meets the rack requirements. See Rack Requirements on page 3.

• Make sure the array and installation location meet the environmental requirements. See Environmental

Requirements on page 4.

• Unpack the rail kit (if ordered) and make sure you have all the necessary parts and tools. The rail kit is

located in the array shipping box. You must supply your own tools. See Shipping Box Contents and Required

Hardware on page 4.

Installation Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions:

• Dell recommends that only individuals with rack mounting experience install an array in arack.

• Make sure the array is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

• When handling the array hardware, you must use the electrostatic wrist guard shipped with the array or a

similar form of protection.

• You need at least two people to lift the array chassis from the shipping box.

Rack Requirements

The rack and the array installation must meet the following requirements:

• Use an industry standard, EIA-310-D compliant, four-post 19 inch rack with universal square hole or

unthreaded round hole spacing.

• The rack is rated for 540 kg (1200 pounds) static load or greater.

• The minimum rack depth is 100 cm (40 inches) from the front of the rack to the rear of the rack.

• For the ReadyRails™ II rail kits, the distance between the outside surfaces of the front and rear rack posts

(the mounting surfaces) can range from 595 mm to 914 mm (23.4” to 36.0”) for square-hole racks, 581 mm to

907 mm (22.9” to 35.7”) for round-hole racks and 595 mm to 929 mm (23.4” to 36.6”) for threaded-hole

racks.

• The rack is secured to the floor for added stability.

• Load arack with arrays from the bottom to the top.

• There is at least 4.1 cm (1.6 inches) between the rack door and the front of the array to accommodate the

array front bezel.

• The rack (with installed arrays) meets the safety requirements of UL 60950-1 and IEC 60950-1, available at

http://ulstandards.

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Installation and Setup Guide 2Rack Mounting the Array

• Mount the array in ahorizontal orientation, or you will void your array warranty and support contract.

Environmental Requirements

The rack location must meet the following environmental requirements:

• The power source can supply avoltage range of 100V to 240V AC.

• The power source has sufficient electrical overload protection:

In North America, connect the array to asource of power with over-current protection provided by a

double pole 20A or less device (UL 489 circuit breakers).

In Europe, the over-current protection must be provided by a20A or less device (IEC circuit breakers).

• There is sufficient space for air flow in front of and behind the array.

• The location is properly vented.

• Your environment supports all of the requirements listed in the Technical Specifications on page 29.

Protecting Hardware

Protect your PS Series array from electrostatic discharge. When handling array hardware, use an electrostatic

wrist strap or asimilar form of protection. To use awrist strap:

1. Connect the steel snap on the coil cord to the stud on the elastic band. See Figure 1.

Figure 1: Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap

2. Fit the band tightly around your wrist.

3. Connect the band to ground. You can either plug the banana connector into amatching grounded receptacle,

or attach it to the matching alligator clip and connect the clip to agrounded device. Examples of an

appropriate ground would be an ESD mat, or the metal frame of agrounded piece of equipment.

Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware

Make sure you have all the items supplied in the shipping box, described in Table 1.You must provide additional

hardware that is specific to your environment and not included in the shipping box. See Table 2.

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