Deployment Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell EMC PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide
- Contents
- Before you begin
- Mount the enclosures in the rack
- Connect to the management network
- Cable host servers to the storage system
- Cabling considerations
- Connecting the enclosure to hosts
- Host connection
- Connect power cables and power on the storage system
- Perform system and storage setup
- Record storage system information
- Using guided setup
- Web browser requirements and setup
- Access the PowerVault Manager
- Update firmware
- Use guided setup in the PowerVault Manager Welcome panel
- Perform host setup
- Host system requirements
- Windows hosts
- Configuring a Windows host with FC HBAs
- Configuring a Windows host with iSCSI network adapters
- Configuring a Windows host with SAS HBAs
- Linux hosts
- Configuring a Linux host with FC HBAs
- Configure a Linux host with iSCSI network adapters
- Attach a Linux host with iSCSI network adapters to the storage system
- Assign IP addresses for each network adapter connecting to the iSCSI network
- Register the Linux host with iSCSI network adapters and create volumes
- Enable and configure DM Multipath on the Linux host with iSCSI network adapters
- Create a Linux file system on the volumes
- SAS host server configuration for Linux
- VMware ESXi hosts
- Fibre Channel host server configuration for VMware ESXi
- iSCSI host server configuration for VMware ESXi
- Attach an ESXi host with network adapters to the storage system
- Configure the VMware ESXi VMkernel
- Configure the software iSCSI adapter on the ESXi host
- Register an ESXi host with a configured software iSCSI adapter and create and map volumes
- Enable multipathing on an ESXi host with iSCSI volumes
- Volume rescan and datastore creation for an ESXi hosts with iSCSI network adapters
- SAS host server configuration for VMware ESXi
- Citrix XenServer hosts
- Fibre Channel host server configuration for Citrix XenServer
- iSCSI host server configuration for Citrix XenServer
- Attach a XenServer host with network adapters to the storage system
- Configure a software iSCSI adapter on a XenServer host
- Configure the iSCSI IQN on a XenServer host
- Enable Multipathing on a XenServer host
- Register a XenServer host with a software iSCSI adapter and create volumes
- Create a Storage Repository for a volume on a XenServer host with a software iSCSI adapter
- SAS host server configuration for Citrix XenServer
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Locate the service tag
- Operators (Ops) panel LEDs
- Initial start-up problems
- Cabling for replication
- SFP+ transceiver for FC/iSCSI ports
- System Information Worksheet
- Setting network port IP addresses using the CLI port and serial cable
● A 5U enclosure, which is delivered without DDICs installed, requires two people to lift it from the box. A
mechanical lift is required to hoist the enclosure for positioning in the rack.
Make sure that you wear an effective antistatic wrist or ankle strap and follow conventional ESD precautions when touching
modules and components. Do not touch the midplane, motherboard, or module connectors. See Safety guidelines on page 7 for
important preparation requirements and handling procedures to use during product installation.
Preparing the site and host server
Before beginning the enclosure installation, verify that the site where you plan to install your storage system has the following:
● Each redundant power supply module requires power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). 2U enclosures use standard AC power and the 5U84 enclosure requires high-line
(high-voltage) AC power.
● A host computer configured with the appropriate software, BIOS, and drives. Contact your supplier for the correct software
configurations.
Before installing the enclosure, verify the existence of the following:
● Depending upon the controller module: SAS, Fibre Channel (FC), or iSCSI HBA and appropriate switches (if used)
● Qualified cable options for host connection
● One power cord per PCM or PSU
● Rail kit (for rack installation)
Contact your supplier for a list of qualified accessories for use with the enclosure. The accessories box contains the power cords
and other accessories.
Required tools
The following tools are required to install an ME4 Series enclosure:
● Phillips screwdriver
● Torx T20 bit for locks and select CRU replacement
Requirements for rackmount installation
You can install the enclosure in an industry standard 19-inch cabinet capable of holding 2U form factors.
NOTE: See the Dell EMC PowerVault ME4 Series Owner's Manual for front and rear panel product views.
● Minimum depth: 707 mm (27.83") from rack posts to maximum extremity of enclosure (includes rear panel cabling and cable
bend radii).
● Weight:
○ Up to 32 kg (71 lb), dependent upon configuration, per 2U enclosure.
○ Up to 128 kg (282 lb), dependent upon configuration, per 5U enclosure.
● The rack should cause a maximum back pressure of 5 pascals (0.5 mm water gauge).
● Before you begin, ensure that you have adequate clearance in front of the rack for installing the rails.
Disk drive module
The ME4 Series Storage System supports different disk drive modules for use in 2U and 5U84 enclosures.
● The disk drive modules that are used in 2U enclosures are referred to as drive carrier modules.
● The disk drive modules that are used in 5U84 enclosures are referred to as Disk Drive in Carrier (DDIC) modules.
Drive carrier module in 2U chassis
The drive carrier module consists of a disk drive that is installed in a carrier module.
● Each 2U12 drive slot holds a single low profile 1.0 in. high, 3.5 in. form factor disk drive in its carrier. The disk drives are
horizontal. A 2.5" to 3.5" carrier adapter is available to accommodate 2.5" disk drives.
Before you begin
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