Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays Installation and Setup Guide Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J
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Table of Contents Preface 1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure 2 Rack Mounting the Array Before You Begin Protecting Hardware Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack 3 Connecting the Array Cables Network Requirements and Recommendations Minimum and Recommended Cable Configurations Connect and Secure the Power Cables Connect the Array to the Network Set Up a Serial Connection to the Array 4 Software Configuration Choose a Configuration Method Collect Configuration Information Start the Software C
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Preface This manual describes how to install Dell™ EqualLogic® storage array hardware, configure the software, and start using the iSCSI SAN array. With one or more PS Series storage arrays, you can create a PS 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.
Installation and Setup Guide Preface For customers in the United States, call 800-945-3355. For a listing 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.
1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure To set up your array and start using the iSCSI SAN array, follow these steps: 1. Install the array in a rack. 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 11 and Connect the Array to the Network on page 12. 3. Configure the PS Series software. First, initialize an array to make it accessible on the network.
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2 Rack Mounting the Array For proper operation, a PS Series storage array must be properly installed in a rack. This section contains general electrostatic, safety, network, and installation information for PS Series arrays. After installing the array in a rack, 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.
2 Rack Mounting the Array Installation and Setup Guide • Mount the array in a horizontal 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 a voltage range of 100V to 240V AC.
Installation and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack Follow these steps to mount an array in a rack: 1. Determine where to place the mounting rails in the rack. 2. Attach the mounting rails to the rack. 3. Slide the chassis into the rack. 4. Attach the chassis to the front of the mounting rails. 5. Install the bezel. These steps are described in detail in the following sections.
Installation and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Attach the Chassis to the Mounting Rails Make sure the chassis captive fasteners on the front of the array line up with the threaded holes on the front of the mounting rails, and manually secure the captive fasteners to the rails. Caution: Do not use an automatic driver to tighten the thumbscrews. Installing the Bezel The steps for installing the bezel are the same for all array models. 1.
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Installation and Setup Guide 3 Connecting the Array Cables Figure 5: Recommended Network Configurations Connect and Secure the Power Cables Obtain the power cables that were shipped with the array. If the array was not shipped with power cables, contact your PS Series support provider or reseller for power cable information. Note: The power supply and cooling modules are different for the 2U and the 4U array models.
3 Connecting the Array Cables Installation and Setup Guide – – Each UPS (not included) should be on a different circuit and must provide the correct type of voltage for an adequate amount of time. Alternately, connect one power supply and cooling module to a UPS system and connect the other module to a different source of power. Caution: Do not turn on power to the array yet.
Installation and Setup Guide 4 Software Configuration Note: If the array does not respond, contact your PS Series support provider for information on how to proceed. 2. At the login prompt, enter grpadmin for both the account (login) name and the password. Passwords do not appear on the screen. 3. When prompted, enter y to start the setup utility. 4. When prompted, enter the array and group configuration information from Collect Configuration Information on page 15.
Installation and Setup Guide 4 Software Configuration Saving the configuration ... Waiting for configuration to become active......Done Group member member1 now active in the group. Group group1 has been created with one member. Use the Group Manager GUI or CLI to set the RAID policy for the member. You can then create a volume that a host can connect to using an iSCSI initiator.
Installation and Setup Guide 4 Software Configuration If you used the setup utility to create or expand a group, or added the array to an existing group with the Remote Setup Wizard, you must set the RAID policy for the group member. Use either the Group Manager command line interface (CLI) or the graphical user interface (GUI) to set the RAID policy. Using the CLI to Set the RAID Policy To use the Group Manager CLI to set the RAID policy for a new group member: 1.
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Installation and Setup Guide 5 Storage Allocation – Using the GUI, expand Volumes in the far-left panel, select the volume name, and click the Access tab. If necessary, use the CLI or the GUI to create an access control record that the computer will match. 3. To display the iSCSI target name for the volume: – Using the CLI, enter the following command: – Using the GUI, expand Volumes in the far-left panel, select the volume name, and click the Connections tab. volume select volume_name show 4.
Index F A Flow Control recommendation 10 access control records G creating 22 access controls Gigabit Ethernet recommendation 9 group setting up with CLI 21 accounts configuring after setup 27 array choosing where to mount 6 initializing 15 mounting in rack 6 network address 15 RAID policy 18 software configuration 15 accessing volumes from a computer 26 advanced tasks 27 creating 15 customizing after setup 27 expanding 15 IP address 16 logging in to CLI 19 logging in to GUI 19 name 16 GUI B set
Index: member – VLAN recommendation member setting with CLI 19 setting with GUI 19 default gateway 15 naming 15 netmask 15 network address 15 RAID policy 18 Remote Setup Wizard configuring the software 18 S N safety precautions installation 3 netmask serial cable member setting 15 network array IP address 15 configuring multiple interfaces 27 group IP address 16 improving performance 9 recommendations 9 requirements 9 network cables 12 network interfaces characteristics 14 connecting 13 pin loca
Index: volumes – warranty volumes access control records creating 22 access controls 22 accessing from a computer 26 connecting to 25 creating 21 creating standard 22 creating with CLI 21 naming 21 reported size 21 snapshot space 21 target name for 26 thin provisioning settings 21 W warranty 29 33
