Deployment Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell EMC PowerVault MD3860f Series Storage Arrays Deployment Guide
- Introduction
- Hardware installation
- Planning the storage configuration
- Connecting the storage array
- Configuring Fibre Channel with Dell EMC MD Series storage arrays
- Configuring Fibre Channel on SAN attached storage arrays
- Other information you may need
- Installing supported Fibre Channel HBAs
- Using Fibre Channel switch zoning
- Cabling storage array
- SAN-attached cabling
- Cabling PowerVault MD3060e expansion enclosures
- Installing MD Storage Manager
- Post installation tasks
- Uninstalling MD Storage Manager
- Load balancing
- Appendix — Working with SFP modules and fiber optic cables
- Appendix — Hardware cabling best practices
- Getting help
To install an FC cable:
1. If applicable, remove the protective cap from the SFP module and store the protective cap for future use.
2. Remove the two protective caps from one end of the cable and store them for future use.
3. Insert the cable into an SFP module that is installed in the storage array. The cable connector is keyed for correct
installation. Holding the connector, push in the cable until it clicks into place.
4. Remove the two protective caps from the other end of the cable and store them future use.
5. Connect this end of the cable to one of the following devices:
● An SFP module that is installed in an FC switch port
● An FC HBA port
Removing Fibre Channel cables
To remove an FC cable:
1. Press and hold the lever to release the latches before removing the cable from the SFP module. Ensure that the levers are in
the released position when removing the cable. Do not grasp the SFP module plastic tab when removing the cable.
2. On the end of the cable that connects into the SFP module or HBA, press down and hold the lever to release the latches.
3. While pressing down the cable lever, pull the connector to remove the cable from the SFP module.
4. Replace the protective caps on the cable ends.
5. Replace the protective cap on the SFP module.
30 Appendix — Working with SFP modules and fiber optic cables