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Dell EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays Installation and Setup Guide Regulatory Model Series E03J and E04J - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 2
© Copyright 2013 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. - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 3
Table of Contents Preface v 1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure 1 2 Rack Mounting the Array 3 Before You Begin 3 Protecting Hardware 4 Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack 6 3 Connecting the Array Cables 9 Network Requirements and Recommendations 9 Minimum and - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 4
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manual describes how to install Dell™ EqualLogic® of scale. Audience The information in this guide is intended for the administrators responsible for installing to find information about them. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 6
Installation and Setup Guide Preface For customers in the United States, call 800-945-3355. For a listing of International Dell EqualLogic support numbers, visit support.dell.com/global. Note: If you do not have access to an Internet connection, contact information is printed on your invoice, - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 7
1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure To set up your array and start using the iSCSI SAN array, follow these steps: 1. Install the array in a rack. See Rack Mounting the Array on page 3. 2. Connect the array to power and the network. See Connect and Secure the Power Cables on page 11 and - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 8
Installation and Setup Guide 1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure 2 - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 9
You must supply your own tools. See Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware on page 4. Installation Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions: • Dell recommends that only individuals with rack mounting experience install an array in a rack. • Make sure the array is fully grounded at all - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 10
and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array • Mount the array in a horizontal orientation, or you will void your array warranty and support contract. Environmental You must provide additional hardware that is specific to your environment and not included in the shipping box. See Table 2. 4 - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 11
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Installation and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack Rails and Array in a Rack Install the rails in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your rail kit. If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 13
Installation and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Attach the Chassis to the Mounting Rails Make sure the chassis captive fasteners on the front of the array line up with the threaded holes on the front of the mounting rails, and manually secure the captive fasteners to the rails. Caution: - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 14
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Installation and Setup Guide 3 Connecting the Array Cables Figure 5: Recommended Network Configurations Connect and Secure the Power Cables Obtain the power cables that were shipped with the array. If the array was not shipped with power cables, contact your PS Series support provider or reseller - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 18
Installation and Setup Guide 3 Connecting the Array Cables - Each UPS (not included) should be on management port only if you configure a management network. See the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator's Manual for more information. Obtain the appropriate number of copper or optical 10GbE - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 19
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and Setup Guide 4 Software Configuration Note: If the array does not respond, contact your PS Series support provider for enter a question mark (?) at a prompt. Welcome to Group Manager Copyright 2013 Dell Inc. It appears that the storage array has not been configured. Would you like - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 24
computer. The Host Integration Tools User Guide provides detailed information about using the full support website. 3. Install the Remote Setup Wizard following the instructions in the Host Integration Tools documentation. 4. Start the Remote Setup Wizard by clicking: Start, Programs, EqualLogic - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 25
Installation and Setup Guide 4 Software Configuration If you used the setup utility to create raid-policy raid6 Using the Group Manager GUI to Set the RAID Policy For the latest information on browser support for the Group Manager GUI, see the PS Series Release Notes. After you add a member to a - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 26
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Installation and Setup Guide 5 Storage Allocation - Using the GUI, expand Volumes in the far-left utility to specify the group IP address as the iSCSI discovery address. If the initiator supports the discovery process, it will return a list of iSCSI targets that the computer can access. If - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 33
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Index A access control records creating 22 access controls setting up with CLI 21 accounts configuring after setup 27 array choosing where to mount 6 initializing 15 mounting in rack 6 network address 15 RAID policy 18 software configuration 15 B bezel installing 7 C cables 10GB copper 9 10GB, - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 38
chassis 6 installing chassis 6 rail kit parts 5 requirements 3 RAID levels supported 18 RAID policy description 18 32 setting with CLI 19 setting with GUI target (iSCSI) connecting to 26 obtaining name 26 technical specifications 4 thin provisioning enabling on a volume 21 time, setting - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 39
volumes access control records creating 22 access controls 22 accessing from a computer 26 connecting to 25 creating 21 creating standard 22 creating with CLI 21 naming 21 reported size 21 snapshot space 21 target name for 26 thin provisioning settings 21 W warranty 29 Index: volumes - - Dell Equallogic PS4110X | EqualLogic PS4110 Storage Arrays - Installation and Se - Page 40
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