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Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide Regulatory Model: SP-2584, E11J - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 2
potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 3
Contents 1 About the Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide 5 Dell Storage MD1280 overview...5 Dell Storage MD1280 hardware...5 Dell Storage MD1280 monitoring 5 Front-panel Turning on the EMMs and enclosure 24 3 Troubleshooting Dell Storage MD1280 components 25 Troubleshooting fan modules...25 3 - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 4
Troubleshooting PSUs...25 Troubleshooting DDICs...25 Troubleshooting I/O EMMs...26 4 Technical specifications 27 5 Contacting Dell 32 4 - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 5
6 Gbps SAS I/O modules. Dell Storage MD1280 monitoring The Storage Enclosure Management software enables you to manage, update, and monitor MD1280. For more information, see Dell Storage MD1280 Administrator's Guide available at www.dell.com/support. The Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure uses LED - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 6
Figure 1. Front-panel features and indicators Table 1. Front-panel features and indicators Item Name Panel 1 Enclosure status indicator Description • Unit ID Display: Displays the enclosure unit identification number. The unit identification number is helpful when setting up enclosure and - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 7
Item Name Panel 2 Drive drawer‐specific left and right side enclosure activity indicators Description • Drive drawer 2 Fault: Amber when a hard drive, cable, or sideplane fails in drive drawer 2. Activity Bar Graph: Six variable‐intensity LEDs glow dynamically displaying access of the hard - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 8
(5) NOTE: Each fan module includes two fans. The Storage Enclosure Management Software lists 10 fans 0-9. The physical enclosure retention positions (2) 6 Power switches (2) I/O EMM features and indicators Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure includes two I/O Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs). 8 - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 9
an HBA or to another enclosure • Green (steady) - Connected, but not active • Green (blinking) - Connected and active • Off - Not connected Fan module features and indicators Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure includes five fan modules in five interface slots. 9 - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 10
Green - Module OK 3 Fan fault Amber - Loss of communication with the fan module, or reported fan speed is out of specification. PSU features and indicators Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure includes two PSUs in two interface slots. Figure 5. PSU features and indicators 10 - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 11
Table 5. PSU features and indicators Item Control/Feature 1 Release latch 2 PSU fault Icon 3 AC fault 4 Power OK 5 Power Connector 6 Power switch Description Releases PSU from enclosure • Amber (steady) - PSU fault or PSU not working • Amber (blinking) - PSU firmware is downloading • - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 12
Table 6. DDIC indicator Item Feature 1 DDIC fault indicator Icon Indicator Code • Amber - Hard drive fault • Amber (blinking) - When a hard drive or enclosure fails, or a command is run to blink the drive or the enclosure, the associated LED blinks every second. When a hard drive fails, the - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 13
components This section describes the tasks to replace field replaceable units (FRUs) inside the Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure. Here, it is assumed that the user has already received the appropriate replacement device and is ready to install the device in the enclosure. - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 14
enclosure. Replacing PSUs The Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure supports two 2.8kW AC hot‐swappable Storage Enclosure Management Software or visually verify which PSU is not functioning. For more information on using the secli to identify failed devices, see the Dell Storage MD1280 Administrator's Guide - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 15
Steps 1. Turn off the PSU switch. 2. Remove the power cord from the securing clip and then remove the power cord from the PSU. 3. Push the red release tab to right and hold it, and then slide the PSU out of the chassis by using the PSU handle. CAUTION: The PSUs are heavy. To avoid injury, use both - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 16
LED and AC fault LED are off. Replacing fan modules The Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure supports five fan modules. If one fan module fails, the remaining modules the secli to identify failed devices, see the Dell Storage MD1280 Administrator's Guide. Replacing a fan module About this task To replace - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 17
OK LED glows green and the battery fault LED and fan fault LED are off. Replacing hard drives The Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure supports hot‐swappable hard drives and supports up to 84 hard drives in 3.5-inch carriers, installed in a two‐drawer, three‐row, 14‐column configuration. Hard drives - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 18
Software or visually verify the failed hard drive. For more information on using the secli to identify failed devices, see the Dell Storage MD1280 Administrator's Guide. Replacing hard drives About this task Hard drives can be replaced one at a time without turning off the enclosure. To replace - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 19
and hold both red drive drawer latches toward the center of the drive drawer and pull the drive drawer out. CAUTION: If the Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure operates for too long (depending on altitude) with drive drawers open, the enclosure can overheat, causing potential hard drive failure and data - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 20
Figure 12. Removing a DDIC 1. Hard drive fault LED 3. DDIC 2. Release button NOTE: Leave the hard drive in the carrier. The replacement hard drive will be in the carrier and attempting to remove the carrier can cause the carrier to break. 7. Slide the replacement DDIC into the slot, push and hold - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 21
determine its status. If the hard drive is functioning properly, DDIC LED is off. Replacing I/O EMM modules The Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure supports redundant hot‐swappable I/O Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs). EMMs provide the following data path and enclosure management functions for the - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 22
or visually verify the EMM that is not functioning. For more information on using the secli to identify failed devices, see the Dell Storage MD1280 Administrator's Guide. Replacing an EMM About this task EMMs can be replaced one at a time without turning off the enclosure. To replace failed EMMs - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 23
the Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure into a rack. About this task To replace rack rails, complete the following tasks: NOTE: This procedure contains high‐level tasks. For more information about the instructions, see the Rack Installation Instructions document available at www.dell.com/support. Steps - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 24
to verify the replacement device is up and running. For more information on using the secli to identify failed devices, see the Dell Storage MD1280 Administrator's Guide 5. Install all available firmware update by using secli. For more information on using the secli to update firmware, see the - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 25
3 Troubleshooting Dell Storage MD1280 components This section contains basic troubleshooting tasks for components inside the Dell Storage MD1280 enclosure. Troubleshooting fan modules About this task To troubleshoot fan modules, complete the following tasks: Steps 1. Determine the status of the fan - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 26
. Ensure the DDIC contacts the backplane. Troubleshooting I/O EMMs About this task To troubleshoot I/O EMMs, complete the following tasks: bent, do not attempt to correct them; instead, contact Dell technical support services for further instructions. c. Reinstall the EMM. 2. Determine the status of - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 27
Technical specifications The technical specifications of the MD1280 are displayed in the following tables. Drives for expansion to an additional enclosure • Support Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS cable universally keyed for the following lengths that are currently supported: 0.5m-6m NOTE: SAS connectors are - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 28
Fan module PSU Power Supply Units (per PSU) Watt Voltage Heat dissipation Maximum inrush current Available Hard Drive Power (Per Slot) Supported hard drive power consumption (continuous) I/O Card Power (Per Slot) Maximum power consumed by I/O Card Maximum available power Maximum available power - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 29
Physical Depth (front mounting bracket to rear surface) Depth (front surface to rear surface) Full Weight (maximum configuration) Shipping Weight (without hard drives) 91.5 cm (36 inches) 96 cm (38 inches) 130.7 kg (287.5 lb) 62 kg (137 lb) 29 - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 30
Environmental NOTE: For more information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating Storage 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 - Dell PowerVault Storage MD1280 | Dell Storage MD1280 Service Guide - Page 31
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Regulatory Model: SP-2584, E11J