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
● Fully configured 5U84 enclosures can weigh up to 135 kg (298 lb). An unpopulated enclosure weighs 46 kg
(101 lb).
● Use a minimum of two people to lift the 5U84 enclosure from the shipping box and install it in the rack.
Before lifting the enclosure:
● Avoid lifting the enclosure using the handles on any of the CRUs because they are not designed to take the
weight.
● Do not lift the enclosure higher than 20U. Use mechanical assistance to lift above this height.
● Observe the lifting hazard label affixed to the storage enclosure.
Safe operation
Operation of the enclosure with modules missing disrupts the airflow and prevents the enclosure from receiving sufficient
cooling.
NOTE: For a 2U enclosure, all IOM and PCM slots must be populated. In addition, empty drive slots (bays) in 2U enclosures
must hold blank drive carrier modules. For a 5U enclosure, all controller module, IOM, FCM, and PSU slots must be
populated.
● Follow the instructions in the module bay caution label affixed to the module being replaced.
● Replace a defective PCM with a fully operational PCM within 24 hours. Do not remove a defective PCM unless you have
a replacement model of the correct type ready for insertion.
● Before removal/replacement of a PCM or PSU, disconnect supply power from the module to be replaced. See the Dell
EMC PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Owner’s Manual..
● Follow the instructions in the hazardous voltage warning label affixed to power cooling modules.
CAUTION: 5U84 enclosures only
● To prevent a rack from tipping over, drawer interlocks stop users from opening both drawers simultaneously.
Do not attempt to force open a drawer when the other drawer in the enclosure is already open. In a rack
containing more than one 5U84 enclosure, do not open more than one drawer per rack at a time.
● Observe the hot surface label that is affixed to the drawer. Operating temperatures inside enclosure drawers
can reach 60°C (140°F) . Take care when opening drawers and removing DDICs.
● Due to product acoustics, ear protection should be worn during prolonged exposure to the product in
operation.
● Observe the drawer caution label. Do not use open drawers to support any other objects or equipment.
Electrical safety
● The 2U enclosure must be operated from a power supply input voltage range of 100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz.
● The 5U enclosure must be operated from a power supply input voltage range of 200–240 VAC, 50/60Hz.
● Provide a power source with electrical overload protection to meet the requirements in the technical specification.
● The power cord must have a safe electrical grounding connection. Check the grounding connection of the enclosure before
you switch on the power supply.
NOTE:
The enclosure must be grounded before applying power.
● The plug on the power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket outlets are located
near the equipment and are accessible.
● 2U enclosures are intended to operate with two PCMs.
● 5U84 enclosures are intended to operate with two PSUs.
● Follow the instructions that are shown on the power-supply disconnection caution label that is affixed to power cooling
modules.
CAUTION: Do not remove the covers from the enclosure or any of the modules as there is a danger of electric
shock inside.
8 Before you begin