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Dell EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays Hardware Owner's Manual Version 1.0 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 2
© Copyright 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell™ and EqualLogic® are trademarks of Dell Inc. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction of this material in - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 3
Replacement 26 Shipping Requirements 27 Advanced Networking Options 29 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules 31 About Power Supplies 31 Identifying Power Supply Failures 31 5 Troubleshooting Your Array 35 Index 37 iii - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 4
Table of Contents iv - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 5
Audience The information in this guide is intended for the administrators management Although this manual provides examples of support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available in your area. To contact Dell EqualLogic Technical Support - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 6
You can learn about Dell products and services by visiting dell.com (or the URL specified in any Dell software. A CAUTION symbol indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. A WARNING symbol indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 7
ports: - Two pairs of 10Gb/s dual-media interfaces (10GBASE-T/SFP+) - Ability to auto-negotiate down to 1Gb/s interface (10GBASE-T ports only) • Support for ReadyRails™ II Recommended Tools You will need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • Bezel key • Wrist grounding - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 8
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information 2. Fit the band tightly around your wrist. 3. Connect the band to ground. You can either plug the banana connector into a matching - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 9
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Front-Panel Features and Indicators a built-in chassis control panel that is not hot-swappable and can be replaced only by support personnel. During the array power-up sequence, these LEDs will cycle through different states until the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 10
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Back-Panel Features and Indicators The back of a PS4210 is shown in Figure 5. Table 2 describes the back-panel features. Figure 5: Back- - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 11
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information • Use telnet or SSH to connect to a functioning IP address assigned to a network interface on the array. Do not connect to - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 12
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information 6 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 13
EqualLogic storage systems, and manages hard drive quality and firmware only for those drives. As a result, only Dell-provided hard drives are supported by PS Series arrays. Attempts to use other, unapproved hard drives in the PS4210 array will not be successful. Identifying Failed Drives A drive - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 14
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual Figure 6: LEDs on 3.5-inch Drives 2 Maintaining Drives Figure 7: LEDs on 2.5-inch Drives Description Drive activity indicator (ACT LED) Drive status indicator (PWR LED) Table 4: Drive - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 15
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives If a Spare Drive Is Not Available If a spare its carrier. This action will void your warranty and support contract. • Keep the shipping material. Return a failed drive to your array support provider in the packaging in which the replacement drive - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 16
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives For example, when you install a drive, the timer starts. If you install another drive before 2 minutes have elapsed, the timer is restarted. If - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 17
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Installing a 2.5-inch Drive The 2.5-inch drives are installed vertically, with the drive release latch on the top and the drive label on the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 18
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Verify that the new drive is operational by examining the LEDs on the front panel, as described in Interpreting Drive LEDs on page 7. - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 19
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Installing a 3.5-inch Drive The 3.5-inch drives are installed horizontally, with the drive release latch to the left and the drive label to the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 20
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Verify that the new drive is operational by examining the LEDs on the front panel, as described in Interpreting Drive LEDs on page 7. - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 21
Always make sure both control modules are the same type and color. See the latest PS Series Release Notes for information about other supported control modules. About Control Module Configurations While an array can run using only one control module, it is not recommended because this configuration - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 22
Owner's Manual 3 secondary control module takes over automatically with no interruption of service. This automatic transition gives you time to replace the remain accessible. In addition, a dual control module configuration supports a feature called vertical failover. An Ethernet port on - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 23
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules • The Ethernet ports and the Management port each have LEDs that indicate the port's status and activity. See Table 6. • Below the release - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 24
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules LED Name PWR ERR ACT Table 7: Panel Features and Indicators on page 3. If a control module fails, contact your PS Series support provider for a replacement. Understanding Failover Behavior In a dual control module array, only one - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 25
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules If a cable is connected to a network the firmware running on an array, do not install it. Instead, contact your array support provider. Control Module Handling Requirements Follow these control module handling requirements: • Do not - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 26
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Figure 16: Standby Button Location where you do not have access to the Group Manager GUI or CLI. For example, you discover a problem in your lab environment, such as high temperature or a water leak, that might damage the array. In - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 27
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules You will also need to temporarily remove a control module when you want to replace its microSD card. Refer to Replacing the MicroSD - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 28
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules 2. Remove and swap the battery from the existing control module to the replacement control module, as described in Battery Replacement on page - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 29
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Do not operate an array for an extended period with an empty control module slot. Return the failed control module in the packaging in which the replacement module was shipped. Contact your PS Series support provider for information - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 30
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules 6. If the array was shut down, turn , if both control modules still do not appear in the GUI (or CLI), contact your support provider. If you interrupt the synchonization process, you might corrupt the control module's internal firmware, - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 31
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules 1. Firmly push the card into its housing to release the spring mechanism (callout 2 in Figure 20). The microSD card is partially ejected - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 32
should perform troubleshooting and simple repairs only 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 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 33
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Shipping Requirements If you plan to move a previously installed array geographically, for safety reasons, discharge the battery to a lower charge level. To - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 34
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Set the screw aside before you remove the cover; otherwise, the screw might fall inside the control module. If this occurs, you might have to return the control module to Dell for servicing. 4. Using the screw tab as a handle, swing the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 35
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Insert the New Battery 1. Attach the environment requires this level of security. Hardware Steps 1. Make sure your network environment can support a dedicated management network, with a subnet that is separate from the subnets for iSCSI - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 36
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Software Steps See the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator's Manual for the procedure to configure the management network in the Group Manager GUI. 30 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 37
Power Supply and Cooling Modules The array can support two hot-swappable power supply and cooling modules contains two cooling fans. The cooling fans contained in the power supply unit are not serviceable. If fan failures occur, the entire power supply unit must be replaced. Identifying Power - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 38
to AC power. • A fault condition is occurring (item 2). For a list of warning or critical level faults, see the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator's Manual. ON-Fault detected. 2 Fault Amber OFF-OK. Blinks briefly when power is first turned on to the power supply module. ON-Power supply - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 39
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules The module is heavy. Support it with two hands. Figure 27: Removing a Power Supply and Cooling Module Installing a Power Supply and Cooling Module To install a power supply and cooling module: 1. - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 40
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Figure 28: Inserting a Power Supply and Cooling Module 3. Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position. 4. Connect the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 41
should perform troubleshooting and simple repairs only 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 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 42
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 5 Troubleshooting Your Array - Replace the power cable. If the problem is not resolved, or if the PS4210 Series Array Installation and Setup Guide. • External airflow is obstructed by cables or other items in the rack. If the problem is not resolved, see Contacting - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 43
Index A array cooling 31 fans 31 firmware 19 LEDs 7, 16 power supplies 31 shutdown procedure 4 B battery 24, 26 bezel installing 2 removing 2 C control modules batteries 15 checking proper installation 24 failover behavior 18 failure indications 18 features 15 firmware requirements 19 firmware - Dell EqualLogic PS4210XV35 | EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners - Page 44
control modules 19 cooling 32 disks 9 firmware 19 power 32 S safety 35 shutting down an array 4 standby button 19 status control modules 18 T troubleshooting 35 connections 35 cooling problems 36 external connections 35 power supply/cooling fan module 35 startup failure 35 V vertical failover 16 38
Dell EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays
Hardware Owner's Manual
Version 1.0