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- Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 1
Dell EqualLogic PS6210 Storage Arrays Hardware Owner's Manual - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 2
Inc. All rights reserved. Dell™ and EqualLogic® are trademarks of Dell Inc. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell is strictly forbidden. Published: October 2013 Part Number: 110-6147-EN-R1 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 3
of Contents Preface v 1 Basic Storage Array Information 1 About the PS6210 Array 1 Recommended Tools 1 Protecting Hardware 1 Back-Panel Features Supply Failures 31 5 Troubleshooting Your Array 37 Safety First-For You and Your Array 37 Determining Service Tag Information 37 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 4
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual Contents iv - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 5
manual describes how to install Dell™ EqualLogic® PS6210 this guide is Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 6
Hardware Owner's Manual Preface Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services by visiting dell.com (or the URL specified in any Dell product information). Warranty Information The array warranty is included in the shipping box. For information about registering a warranty, visit - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 7
. About the PS6210 Array The PS6210 is a PS6x10 10GbE class EqualLogic® PS Series array that continues the focus by Dell™ on industry 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 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 8
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Figure 1: Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap 2. Fit the band tightly around your wrist. 3. Connect the band to ground. You can either - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 9
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Figure 2: Installing the Bezel (2U Array) Figure 3: Installing the Bezel (4U Array) Front-Panel Features and Indicators The front of a PS6210, without the bezel, is shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. Table 1 describes the front-panel - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 10
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Figure 4: Front-Panel Features and 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 11
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Figure 6: Back-Panel Features (2U) Figure 7: Back-Panel Features (4U) Item Feature Table 2: Array Back-Panel Features Identifier Description 1 Power switch - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 12
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Shutting Down and Restarting an Enter the shutdown command, as follows: login: grpadmin Password: Welcome to Group Manager Copyright 2001-2013 Dell Inc. group1> shutdown If you are using a serial connection to shut down an array, it - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 13
and tested hard drives for its 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 PS6210 array will not be successful - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 14
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual Figure 8: LEDs on 3.5-inch Drives 2 Maintaining Drives Figure 9: LEDs on Fails In firmware version 7.0 and higher (and also in versions 5.2.5, 6.0.1 and higher) Dell implemented a copy-to-spare operation to replace failing drives. This operation can, in many cases - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 15
PS6210 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 16
PS6210 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 17
PS6210 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 18
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Removing a 3.5-inch Drive 1. Remove the bezel. See Removing the Bezel on page 2. 2. Press the release button (callout 1 in Figure 12). The drive latch - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 19
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives 4. Push the drive completely into the slot (callout 2). The drive handle will begin to close onto the drive (callout 3). 5. Push in the handle - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 20
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Figure 14: Removing and Installing a 3.5-Inch Hard-Drive Blank Figure 15: Removing and Installing a 2.5-Inch Hard-Drive Blank Table 5: Hard Drive Blank Callout - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 21
type) to avoid a single point of failure for the array. A PS6210 array includes two hot-swappable Type 15 control modules. One functioning control module the latest PS Series Release Notes for information about other supported control modules. About Control Module Configurations While an array can - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 22
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 23
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Figure 17: Control Module LEDs Ethernet LED Location Top (Link) Bottom (Act) 10GBASE-T Ethernet LED Location Left (Link) Right (Act) SPF+ Ethernet - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 24
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules LED Name State Off ACT Steady FrontPanel 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 25
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Maintaining Control Module Firmware A control 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 26
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Enabling the Standby Feature To use the 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 27
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules When you remove a control module, wear an electrostatic wrist strap, as described in Protecting Hardware on page 1, and be sure to place - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 28
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules • Disconnect any serial or network cables in the packaging in which the replacement module was shipped. Contact your PS Series support provider for information about returning hardware. Installing a Control Module You can install a - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 29
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Facing the rear of the array, the upper control module is CM0 and the lower control module is CM1, as shown in - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 30
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules If the GUI (or CLI) still shows module, 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 31
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Figure 22: Ejecting the MicroSD Card Inserting the MicroSD Card 1. Align the replacement microSD card so the arrow on the card points - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 32
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with your system. For information on removing and reinstalling system parts, see the system's Hardware Owner's Manual, available at support.equallogic.com. Control - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 33
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules • Protect control modules from electrostatic discharge. Always wear an electrostatic wrist strap when handling a control module. Shipping Requirements If you plan to - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 34
PS6210 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 35
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual regulations. Alternately, you can return the old battery back to Dell for proper disposal. See Shipping Requirements on page 27. Advanced Networking Hardware Steps 1. Make sure your network environment can support a dedicated management network, with a subnet that is - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 36
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Figure 27: Management Port Location 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 37
Power Supply and Cooling Modules The array can support two hot-swappable power supply and cooling modules contains four 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 38
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Figure 28: 700W 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 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 39
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Item LED Color State ON-Power supply module is connected to a source of AC power your thumb. 5. Pull the module from the slot, as shown in Figure 30 and Figure 31. The module is heavy. Support it with two hands. 33 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 40
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Figure 30: Removing a 700W Power Supply and Cooling Module Figure 31: Removing a 1080W Power Supply and Cooling Module Installing a Power Supply and Cooling Module To install a power supply and cooling module: 34 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 41
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules 1. Hold the power supply module so that the orange release latch is on the upper left. 2. Slide the power - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 42
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules The AC LED lights up when the power cable is connected, even if the switches on the power supply - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 43
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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 44
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 5 Troubleshooting Your Array Power Supply Failure 1. Locate the faulty the Dell EqualLogic PS6210 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 on - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 45
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 5 Troubleshooting Your Array Faulty Hard Drives Check the hard drive indicators before removing the faulty drive from See Removing a 2.5- inch Drive on page 10 and Removing a 3.5-inch Drive on page 12. If the problem is not resolved, see Contacting Dell on page v. 39 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 46
PS6210 Hardware Owner's Manual 5 Troubleshooting Your Array 40 - Dell EqualLogic PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 47
Index A array cooling 31 fans 31 firmware 19 LEDs 7, 16 power supplies 31 shutdown procedure 6 B battery 23, 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 PS6210E | PS6210 Hardware Owners Manual - Page 48
control modules 19 cooling 33 disks 9 firmware 19 power 33 S safety 37 shutting down an array 6 standby button 19 status control modules 18 T troubleshooting 37 connections 37 cooling problems 38 external connections 37 power supply/cooling fan module 38 startup failure 37 V vertical failover 16 42
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