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  • Dell PowerVault MD3260 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e Storage Arrays Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E08J Series Regulatory Type: E08J001
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    how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2012 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Boomi™, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, OpenManage™, EqualLogic
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    Fan Module LED Indicator Codes...12 Power Supply Module Features And Indicators ...12 Physical-Disk LED Indicators...14 2 Controller Modules...15 RAID Controller Modules...15 MD3260 SAS RAID Controller Module Features And Indicators 15 MD3260i iSCSI RAID Controller Module Features And Indicators
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    ...37 Replacing The SFP Troubleshooting Storage Array Startup Failure...45 Troubleshooting Loss Of Communication...45 Troubleshooting An SFP Transceiver...45 Troubleshooting External Connections...46 Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules...46 Troubleshooting Array Cooling Problems...47 Troubleshooting
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    A Wet Storage Array...49 Troubleshooting A Damaged Array...49 Controller Failure Conditions...50 Critical Conditions...50 Noncritical Conditions...50 Invalid Storage Array...50 ECC Errors...50 PCI Errors...51 5 Technical Specifications...53 6 Getting Help...57 Locating The Service Tag And Express
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    system. • The Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f Storage Array instructions provide information on how to set up the hardware and install the software on your storage array. • The Deployment Guide provides information on installing and configuring the software and hardware. 7
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    • For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this document, see the Glossary at support.dell.com/ manuals. NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents. NOTE: When upgrading your system
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    Front-Panel Indicators Figure 2. Front-Bezel Indicators Figure 3. Front-Panel Indicators 9
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    power is off. 3 System identification indicator The system identification indicator lights white disk drawer from the system. 7 Service action required indicator (drawer) Amber lanes have a link down status. 8 Drive activity indicator NOTE: The associated physical disk is indicated by
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    normally. Indicates I/O activity for that physical disk. Indicates that there is no power reaching the drive or a drive is not installed. Back-Panel Features NOTE: The following illustration displays the Dell PowerVault MD3260i storage enlcosure. Figure 4. Back-Panel Features 1. cooling fan module
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    service action allowed indicator is off may damage the system. Blue Indicates that you can safely remove the cooling fan module from the system. Off Indicates that you cannot remove the cooling fan module from the system. Power Supply Module Features And Indicators NOTE: Your storage array
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    system. Off Indicates that you cannot remove the power supply module from the system. 6 Service action required indicator 7 AC power indicator The service action required indicator lights amber when there is a fault in the power supply module. Green Off Indicates that AC output voltage
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    action required indicator Description CAUTION: Remove the physical disk from the system only if the service action allowed indicator lights blue. Removing the physical disk from the system when the service action allowed indicator is off may damage the system. Blue Indicates that you can safely
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    configuration, powered MD3260 SAS RAID Controller Module Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 1 Serial debug port 2 Ethernet management port 3 Password reset switch 4 Battery fault indicator 5 Cache active or cache offload indicator Description Dell support
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    controller power indicator lights green when controller power is MD3260i iSCSI RAID Controller Module Features and Indicators Item Indicator, Button, or Icon Connector 1 Serial debug port 2 Ethernet management port 3 Password reset switch 4 Battery fault indicator Description Dell support
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    offload indicator lights green when onboard controller memory contains data. If AC power fails, this LED changes to indicate cache offload status. If the connector 3 Password reset switch 4 Battery fault indicator Description Dell support only. Provides a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection for
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    indicator lights green when on-board controller memory contains data. If AC power fails, this LED changes to indicate cache offload status. If the password port 3 Password reset switch 4 Battery fault indicator Description Dell support only. Provides a 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connection for out
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    indicator lights green when onboard controller memory contains data. If AC power fails, this LED changes to indicate cache offload status. If require SFP transceivers designed for this data rate. SFP transceivers that support other data rates are incompatible. WARNING: Do not disassemble or remove
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    Figure 12. Fibre Optic Cable Connection 1. FC IN slot (4) 2. SFP transceiver 3. fibre optic cable 4. gate The RAID expansion ports support SAS expansion connections. The following figure shows a SAS cable and an SFF-8088 connector. Figure 13. SAS Cable 1. SF-8088 connector 2. SAS cable 20
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    6 Diagnostic LED 7 Controller power indicator 8 Service action required indicator (system) 9 Service action allowed indicator Description Provides EMM to RAID controller SAS connection. Provides EMM to RAID controller SAS connection. Dell support only. Dell support only. Provides SAS
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    power to the controller module in the event of a power replaced, Write Back is re-enabled. Storage Array Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e Storage Arrays Administrator's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: If your system is iSCSI based, you can use the Modular Disk Configuration
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    the front bezel on the system to secure the disk drawers against accidental removal. 1. Align the slots on the back of the bezel with the guide pins on the front of the chassis. 2. Push the bezel toward the chassis until the bezel is seated properly and the release latches snap into
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    blue. Removing a hot-swappable component with the service action allowed indicator off, can result in a loss of data and data availability. Physical-Disk Drawers Each storage array contains five physical-disk drawers. Each physical-disk drawer supports up to 12 hot-swappable physical disks. You
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Prepare the physical-disk drawer for removal using the MD Storage Manager software. For more information, see the Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e Storage Arrays Administrator's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. 2. Remove the
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    Figure 20. Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch Physical Disk in a 2.5 Inch Physical-Disk Carrier 1. 2.5 inch physical drive cage 2. guide pins (4) 3. release handle 4. holes on physical disk (4) 5. carrier for 2.5 inch physical disk 6. 2.5 inch physical disk 29
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    configuration troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 to replace.
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    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 came with the product. CAUTION: The system requires one power supply module for normal operation. Remove and replace only one
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    Modules And Fibre Optic Cables in the Dell PowerVault MD3660f Series Storage Arrays Deployment Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Equip yourself with antistatic protection and a replacement small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver before replacing an SFP transceiver in the RAID controller
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    . • For information on cabling, see the Deployment Guide for your storage array at support.dell.com/manuals. Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
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    the EMMs. For more information on updating your EMM firmware, see Management Firmware Downloads in the Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e Storage Arrays Administrator's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. If The EMM Status LED Is Solid Or Blinking Amber (2 Or 4 Times Per Sequence) 1. Turn
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    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 came with the product. CAUTION: In the case of non-redundant configurations, it is recommended that you
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs 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 came
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    RAID controller module in a redundant configuration has failed • A battery has failed or has been removed • A physical disk in a redundant virtual disk has failed Invalid Storage Array The RAID controller module is supported only in a Dell-supported storage array. After installation in the storage
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    up to 10 single-bit errors, or up to three multi-bit errors. PCI Errors The storage array firmware can detect and only recover from PCI errors when the RAID controller modules are configured for redundancy. If a virtual disk uses cache mirroring, it fails over to its peer RAID controller module
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    disks RAID Controller Modules RAID controller modules Dell PowerVault MD3260 storage arrays Dell PowerVault MD3260i storage arrays Dell PowerVault MD3660i storage arrays Dell PowerVault MD3660f storage arrays Expansion Modules Dell PowerVault MD3060e expansion enclosures SAS connectors Serial
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    ) Serial connector (debug port) Management Ethernet connector MD3260i SAS connector iSCSI connectors Serial connector (debug port to an additional PowerVault MD3060e expansion enclosure NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8088 compliant. One 6-pin mini-DIN connector NOTE: For technical support use only. One
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    controllers. Voltage 220 V AC, autoranging, 50 Hz/60 Hz NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a For information on supported expanded operating temperature range and configurations, see the Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Storage Relative humidity
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    Environmental Maximum shock Operating Storage Altitude Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level Class One shock pulse in the positive z axis of the system at 31 G for 2.6 ms in the operational orientation Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one
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    6 Getting Help Locating The Service Tag And Express Service Code Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Figure 31. Locating the Service Tag and Express Service Code 57
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    may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Select your support category. 3. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the support.dell.com page, or select All to see more
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Dell PowerVault MD3260/3260i/3660i/3660f/3060e
Storage Arrays
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: E08J Series
Regulatory Type: E08J001