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Dell PowerVault 530F User Manual

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  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL E COM logo, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are regis- tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3    Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your server, storage system, or appliance from potential damage. Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type.
  • Page 4 Observe the following general precautions for using and working with your system: Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any Dell product except as explained in your Dell system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to electrical shock.
  • Page 5 Use the correct external power source. Operate the product only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your Dell service provider or local power company.
  • Page 6 When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, if offered with your Dell product, observe the following guidelines: — Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power — Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
  • Page 7 Dell’s rack cabinet using the Dell customer rack kit. The final installation of Dell systems and rack kits in any other brand of rack cabinet has not been approved by any safety agencies. It is the customer’s responsibility to have the final combination of Dell systems and rack kits for use in other brands of rack cabinets evaluated for suit- ability by a certified safety agency.
  • Page 8 Do not step on or stand on any system/component when servicing other sys- tems/components in a rack. Observe the following guidelines when working with options: Do not connect or use a modem or telephone during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electrical shock from lightning. Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet environment.
  • Page 9 While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. Disconnect your computer and devices from their power sources. Also, discon- nect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.
  • Page 10 Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.
  • Page 11 Monitor screen at or below eye level Wrists relaxed and flat Arms at desk level Feet flat on the floor Monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of user xiii...

  • Page 13: Hardware Configuration

       This guide is intended for anyone who uses Dell PowerVault 530Fstorage area net- work (SAN) appliance. The sections are summarized as follows: Chapter 1, “Introduction” — Provides an overview of PowerVault 530F features and hardware configuration. Appendix A, “Technical Specifications”— Details technical specifications of PowerVault 530F systems.
  • Page 14 Dell PowerVault Systems Storage Area Network (SAN) Installation and Trouble- shooting Guide QLogic QLA2200 Host Bus Adapter Card Installation Guide Dell OpenManage Data Supervisor, Event Monitor, and Integrator Installation and Operation Guide Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Server Adapter User’s Guide Installation Guide for the Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Documentation included with any options you purchase separately from your sys- tem;...
  • Page 15 Example: The following message appears on your screen:     Example: “Type     and press <Enter>.” Variables are placeholders for which you substitute a value. They are presented in italics. Example: DIMM_x (where x represents the DIMM socket designation) support.dell.com Preface xvii...
  • Page 16 Dell PowerVault 530F System Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    PowerVault 530F Features Overview ........1-1...
  • Page 18 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) ..........C-2 Class A .
  • Page 19 Figure 1-1. Back-Panel Features ........1-2 Figure 1-2.
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  • Page 21             The Dell™ PowerVault™ 530F is a storage area network (SAN) appliance that provides enhanced storage management features between host servers and storage sub- systems. This chapter describes features of the PowerVault 530F and details hardware and system configurations.
  • Page 22 NOTES: The PowerVault 530F is a “headless” system that is managed through the onboard Ethernet connection. It operates without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. While it is possible to connect these peripherals to the PowerVault 530F system, it is generally not necessary unless troubleshooting the system.
  • Page 23       support.dell.com    Fibre Channel adapters with dual ports and SC connectors Fibre Channel adapters with HSSDC connectors High-speed Gigabit Ethernet adapter NOTE: Only the adapter in slot 2 is enabled. Slot 3 is currently disabled.
  • Page 24 The maximum cable run length (from a workstation to a concentrator) is 100 meters (m) (328 feet [ft]). For 10BASE-T networks, the maximum number of daisy-chained concentrators on one network segment is four. Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide link indicator activity indicator...
  • Page 25 Voltage ....115 volts (V) at 60 hertz (Hz)/230 V at 50 Hz System battery ....CR2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell support.dell.com      ®...

  • Page 26: Temperature

    Operating ....–16 to 3048 meters (m) (–50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) Storage....–16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide  ...
  • Page 27 Dell recommends that you use the following tools and accessories when you clean the system: A wrist grounding strap — The proper use of a wrist grounding strap reduces the effect of electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can damage certain system compo- nents.
  • Page 28 If the kit does not contain instructions, insert one of the pretreated diskettes into a diskette drive and turn on the system. After 20 or 30 seconds, remove the diskette from the drive. Repeat this procedure for each diskette drive in the system. Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Environmental Factors

    Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components, particularly the hard-disk drive. If intermittent system failures are noticed, try reseating any socketed chips, which might have become loose due to temperature fluctuations. support.dell.com Maintaining the System...

  • Page 30: Corrosion

    Each Dell system is rated to operate at altitudes from –16 to 3048 meters (m) (–50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) and can be stored at altitudes of –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft).

  • Page 31: Esd

    If it is necessary to work in a carpeted area, spray the carpet with an antistatic spray and allow it to dry before beginning to work inside the system. Keep components in their antistatic packaging until they are installed. Avoid wearing clothing made of wool or synthetic materials. support.dell.com Maintaining the System...
  • Page 32 The Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of EMI and RFI emitted by computing equipment. Each Dell system meets these FCC regula- tions.To reduce the possibility of EMI and RFI, follow these guidelines: Operate the system only with the system cover installed.

  • Page 33: Magnetism

    Fluorescent lights Excessive shock can damage the function, external appearance, and physical struc- ture of a system. Each Dell system has been designed to operate properly even after withstanding a minimum of six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system).

  • Page 34: Power Protection Devices

    Leaving the sys- tem on may cause problems when the power is restored; all other appliances left on in the area can create large voltage spikes that can damage the system. Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide Copier machines Air conditioners...

  • Page 35: Surge Protectors

    UPS systems that provide only 5 minutes of battery power let you conduct an orderly shutdown of the system, but are not intended to provide continued operation. Surge protectors should be used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety-approved. support.dell.com Maintaining the System...
  • Page 36 B-10 Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Guarantee

    Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00450-7 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Compliance/WWW/ tvibook.html. Dell computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electro- magnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions: Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.
  • Page 38 Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments. To determine the electromagnetic classification for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information.
  • Page 39 Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
  • Page 40 Your computer system uses a lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should you need to replace it, refer to the section about replacing the battery in your Dell system documentation for instructions.
  • Page 41 Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Inter- ference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A.
  • Page 42 To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
  • Page 43 A protection mark “B” confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protec- tion usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-EN55022:1996. support.dell.com Regulatory Notices...
  • Page 44 System komputerowy powinien znajdowaÊ siÍ z dala od grzejnikÛw i ürÛdeŠ ciepŠa. Ponadto, nie naleøy blokowaÊ otworÛw wentylacyjnych. Naleøy unikaÊ kŠadzenia luünych papierÛw pod komputer oraz umieszczania komputera w ciasnym miejscu bez moøliwoúci cyrkulacji powietrza wokÛŠ niego. Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Input current rating: support.dell.com Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F . Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne &...
  • Page 46 Embarcar a: Tensión alimentación: Frecuencia: Consumo de corriente: C-10 Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col.
  • Page 47 This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the follow- ing categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ™...
  • Page 48 The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited war- ranty term. You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...

  • Page 49: Exclusions

    This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the follow- ing categories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accesso- ries or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory;...
  • Page 50 You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...
  • Page 51 If Dell elects to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any...
  • Page 52 Guarantee will be the end user’s sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or con- tracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.
  • Page 53 If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell com- pany, you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought...
  • Page 54 Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Battery Disposal

    1-2 electrostatic discharge. See ESD ESD, xi features, 1-1 front panel illustrated, 1-3 indicators      support.dell.com front panel, 1-3 NIC connector, 1-4 notational conventions, v, xvi notes, v, xvi power protection, B-9 regulatory notices, C-2 return policy, D-7 safety instructions...
  • Page 56       Typographical, xvi typographical conventions, xvi warnings, v, xvi warranty information, xv, D-1, D-3, D-5      Dell PowerVault 530F SAN Appliance User’s Guide...

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