Deployment Guide
Table Of Contents
Connecting the enclosure
The storage enclosure is connected to a host server by using one or both of the two EMMs. The EMMs are named as EMM 0
and EMM 1.
You can connect the enclosure in three different configurations:
● Single Port Configuration
● Redundant Configuration
● Multi-chain Configuration
Topics:
• Before you begin
• Procedure to connect the enclosure
• Cabling your enclosure
Before you begin
WARNING: Whenever you lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not lift the system by
yourself.
WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is turned on may expose to a risk of electric
shock.
CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.
CAUTION: A certified service technician can only perform the repairs. Troubleshoot and perform simple repairs
as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support
team. Damage because of the service that is not Dell authorized is not covered in the warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions shipped with the product.
Before connecting your storage enclosure, make sure that the following are available:
● Power cables
● SAS cables
● Rail kit
● Dell systems management applications and documentation media
● The latest version of Dell OpenManage Server Administrator is installed. For more information about installation
instructions and supported operating systems, see the OpenManage Server Administrator documentation available at
https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
Procedure to connect the enclosure
To connect the enclosure to a host system:
1. Turn off the host system and all attached storage devices.
2. Connect the SAS cable to EMM SAS connector on the storage enclosure and to the RAID controller on the host system.
Push the cable into the connector until it clicks into place.
NOTE:
● Connectors on both ends of the SAS cable are universally keyed. You can connect either end of the cable to the
EMM or the RAID controller.
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