Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e Storage Arrays Owner's Manual
- About Your System
- Controller Modules
- RAID Controller Modules
- MD3260 SAS RAID Controller Module Features And Indicators
- MD3260i iSCSI RAID Controller Module Features And Indicators
- MD3660i iSCSI RAID Controller Module Features And Indicators
- MD3660f Fibre Channel RAID Controller Module Features And Indicators
- Expansion Controller Modules
- Controller Module—Additional Features
- Storage Array Thermal Shutdown
- System Password Reset
- Installing System Components
- Troubleshooting Your System
- Safety First—For You And Your System
- Troubleshooting Storage Array Startup Failure
- Troubleshooting Loss Of Communication
- Troubleshooting An SFP Transceiver
- Troubleshooting External Connections
- Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules
- Troubleshooting Array Cooling Problems
- Troubleshooting Expansion Enclosure Management Modules
- Troubleshooting RAID Controller Modules
- Troubleshooting Physical Disks
- Troubleshooting Array And Expansion Enclosure Connections
- Troubleshooting A Wet Storage Array
- Troubleshooting A Damaged Array
- Controller Failure Conditions
- Technical Specifications
- Getting Help

Figure 25. Removing and Installing a RAID Controller Module or Expansion Module
1. RAID controller module or expansion module
2. release lever
3. release tab
Installing A RAID Controller Module Or Expansion Module
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1. Insert the RAID controller module or expansion module into the bay until it seats into place.
2. Push the release lever toward the chassis until it clicks into place.
3. Connect all the cables and SFP modules to the RAID controller module or expansion module.
4. Using the MD Storage Manager, verify that the new RAID controller module or expansion module is identified.
5. If applicable, update the firmware for the RAID controller module or expansion module.
For information about the latest firmware, see support.dell.com.
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