Dell MD1280 Storage Enclosure Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: SP-2584, E11J
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Installation and configuration 1 WARNING: Before completing the following tasks, review the safety instructions that came with the system. NOTE: The system is intended for restricted access location. Installation safety precautions When mounting an enclosure in a rack, you must follow the safety requirements listed here.
NOTE: Heavy weight warning. A fully configured MD1280 enclosure weighs up to 103.7 kg (287.5 lbs). An unpopulated enclosure weighs 64 kg (141 lb). Use appropriate lifting methods. High temperature warning. The operating temperature inside the enclosure can reach up to 60° C (140 °F). Be careful when opening drive drawers and removing carriers. Electrical disconnection warning. Indicates that all electrical supply connections to the enclosure should be disconnected before proceeding.
4. WARNING: If installing above the lower 20U of a rack, a customer-provided mechanical lift must be used to avoid injury. Insert each disk drive in carrier (DDIC) into the enclosure one at a time. • Protect the hard drive from static discharge. • Handle DDICs by the edges of the frame. CAUTION: If the enclosure system operates for too long (depending on altitude) with drive drawers open, the enclosure can overheat, causing power failure and data loss. Such use may invalidate the warranty. 5.
Connecting the power cables Figure 2. Connecting the power cables Ensure that the power switch is OFF before connecting the power cables. CAUTION: Be careful when closing the rear rack door to ensure that power cords have adequate space as some racks might not be sufficiently deep.
Securing the power cables Figure 3. Securing the power cables 1. Secure the power cables firmly to the bracket using the clip provided. 2. Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Location of power switches Figure 4.
Other information you may need 2 WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes the process of installing your system into a rack. • The Service Guide provides information about enclosure service and maintenance. This document is available online at dell.com/support/home.
Technical specifications 4 Drives SAS hard drives Up to 84 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable hard drives (6.0 Gbps or 12.0 Gbps) Storage Bridge Bay (SBB) Modules SBBs Two hot-swappable EMM I/O modules Connectivity Configurations Various server-attached configuration including but not limited to 168 hard drives in redudant-path enclosure chains. Servers can support up to six enclosure chains. Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) Controller Various server-based RAID controller or SAS HBA.
Back-Panel Connectors (per SBB) • • 3m 5m MD1280 to MD1280: • 0.6 m • 2m • 4m • 6m NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8086/ SFF-8088-compliant.
LED Indicators • • One single-color LED indicator for AC power fault status One single-color LED indicator for power status Power Supply Units AC PSU (per PSU) Watt 2.8 kW Voltage 200–240 VAC (8.6 A–4.3 A) Heat dissipation 191–147 W Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A for each PSU for 10 ms or less Available Hard Drive Power (Per Slot) Supported hard drive power consumption (continuous) Up to 1.
Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour NOTE: Maximum 35°C up to 2134 m (7000 ft), derate to 30°C for 2134 m to 3000 m (7000 ft to 10,000 ft).
Environmental Class G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.
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