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  • Page 1 Dell SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: CYAE...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........................7 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Overview ..................7 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Front-Panel Features and Indicators ..................8 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Back Panel Features and Indicators ..........................8 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Drives ........................9 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Drive Numbering 2 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation............... 11 ................................11...
  • Page 4 ..................... 63 Start Up the Storage System and Expansion Enclosure ......................63 Send Diagnostic Data Using Dell SupportAssist .................. 63 Change the Operation Mode of the Storage Center to Normal 4 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Technical Specifications..........64 ..............................64 Technical Specifications...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    The information provided in this guide is intended for use by Dell end users. Contacting 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.
  • Page 6 Dell Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide Provides instructions for using the Data Collector Manager and the Dell Storage Manager Client. • Dell TechCenter Provides technical white papers, best practice guides, and frequently asked questions about Dell Storage products. Go to http:// en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/.

  • Page 7: About The Scv360 Expansion Enclosure

    The SCv360 expansion enclosure connects directly to the SAS ports on the back of the storage system. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Overview The SCv360 is a 4U SAS expansion enclosure that supports up to 60 3.5‐inch 12 Gbps hard drives. The SCv360 expansion enclosure ships with two redundant power supplies and two redundant enclosure management modules (EMMs).

  • Page 8: Scv360 Expansion Enclosure Back Panel Features And Indicators

    2 SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Drives Dell Enterprise Plus drives are the only drives that can be installed in SCv360 expansion enclosures. If a non-Dell Enterprise Plus drive is installed, the Storage Center prevents the drive from being managed. The drives in an SCv360 expansion enclosure are installed horizontally.

  • Page 9: Scv360 Expansion Enclosure Drive Numbering

    The Storage Center identifies drives as XX-YY, where XX is the unit ID of the expansion enclosure that contains the drive, and YY is the drive position inside the expansion enclosure. An SCv360 holds up to 60 drives, which are numbered from left to right in rows starting from 0. About the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure...
  • Page 10 Figure 4. SCv360 Drive Numbering About the SCv360 Expansion Enclosure...

  • Page 11: Scv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation

    Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. If equipment described in this guide is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described in the following sections.

  • Page 12: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

    Follow these guidelines to protect your equipment from ESD: • Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the chassis. • Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling plug-in modules and components.

  • Page 13: Unpacking Storage Center Equipment

    Documentation Determine the Mounting Location Determine where to mount the SCv360 expansion enclosure in the rack. Identify a location in the rack with 4U of space for the expansion enclosure. WARNING: If you plan to install the expansion enclosure above the lower 20U of a rack, use a mechanical lift to avoid injury.

  • Page 14: Install The Cable Management Tray

    Location for the expansion enclosure rack rails Location for the 1U cable management tray rails Install the Cable Management Tray If you plan to use the 1U cable management tray, install the tray before installing the SCv360 expansion enclosure. Prerequisite Table 1. Identify the Hardware...
  • Page 15 Figure 7. Push in Blue Tab on Expansion Enclosure Rails The 1U cable management tray rails are shipped with alignment pins that are designed to fit into a standard Dell rack. To install the rails in a nonstandard rack, remove the alignment pins from the rails and install the appropriate square hole or threaded hole alignment pins.
  • Page 16 NOTE: Label the cables before routing them through the cable chains. a. Align the cable chains so the latches are facing up and the hinges are all facing each other. b. Unclip and open the all of the latches on the cable chains. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...
  • Page 17 Insert the cable chains through the back side of the tray. Figure 11. Position the Cable Chains Attach the clips on the cable chains to the tabs on the back of the 1U cable management rails. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...
  • Page 18 10. Install the chassis bracket into the brackets on the side of the chassis. Figure 13. Install the Chassis Bracket to the Chassis 11. Attach the clips on free end of the cable chains to the center flange on the chassis bracket. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...

  • Page 19: Modify The Rail Lengths

    Use this procedure to extended or shorten the lengths of the expansion enclosure rails. Prerequisite Table 2. Identify the Hardware Part Part Number Description Left and right rails 100-569-001 Expansion enclosure rails (Quantity: 2) Screwdriver 034-000-193 6-in-1 screwdriver (Quantity: 1) 10 mm socket or wrench N/A SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...

  • Page 20: Install The Expansion Enclosure

    Secure the length adjustment bracket in place using both screws and nuts that were removed earlier. Repeat the previous steps for the other rail. Install the Expansion Enclosure Install the rails in the rack, and mount the SCv360 expansion enclosure on the rails. Prerequisite Table 3. Identify the Hardware...
  • Page 21 Pull the rail forward, with the alignment pins in the middle holes of the bottom two U spaces of the 4U mounting location. An audible click indicates that the rail is secure in the post. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...
  • Page 22 Figure 19. Extend the Rails from the Rack d. Slide the extended rails over the expansion enclosure chassis rails. e. Remove the four handles from the sides of the expansion enclosure chassis. f. Slide the expansion enclosure chassis into the rack. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...

  • Page 23: Install The Cable Management Arms

    Align the retention latch end of the cable management arm with the enclosure bracket. Insert the cable management arm into the enclosure bracket until you hear an audible click. The audible click indicates that the cable management arm is secure. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...
  • Page 24 Swing the extension arm into alignment with the rail bracket. Figure 22. Align Extension Arm with Rail Bracket Push the extension arm into the rail bracket until you hear an audible click. The audible click indicates that the cable management arm is secure. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...
  • Page 25 Figure 24. Swing Lower Arm to Left Side of Chassis b. Swing the upper arm back and to the right side of the chassis. c. Align the securing tab on the right end of the lower arm with the notch over the orange release tab. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...
  • Page 26 Press the tab into the slot until you hear a click. The click indicates that the arm is secure. Figure 26. Secure Cable Management Arm Verify that the cable management arms are attached at the securing tabs. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...

  • Page 27: Installing The Expansion Enclosure In A Non-Standard Rack

    Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support. Installing the Expansion Enclosure in a Non-Standard Rack Follow these best practice guidelines when installing the SCv360 expansion enclosure in a non-standard rack: • A non-standard rack might have PDUs that face into the rack. This might cause interference between the expansion enclosure and/or rear cable management arms (if used).
  • Page 28 Adjust the length of the expansion enclosure rack rails to fit the rack. The rails are shipped with 6.8 mm alignment pins that are designed to fit into a standard Dell rack. To install the rails in a nonstandard rack, remove the 6.8 mm alignment pins from the rails and install the appropriate optional pins.

  • Page 29: Secure The Expansion Enclosure Chassis And Top Cover In A Nonstandard Rack

    Connect the SAS Cables Connect the mini-SAS HD cables between the SCv360 expansion enclosure and storage system. About this task For instructions on cabling SCv360 expansion enclosures to SCv3000 series storage systems, see the Dell SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Deployment Guide. Steps Use Dell Storage Manager to determine the number of drives that are currently accessible to the Storage Center.

  • Page 30: Connect The Power Cables

    Label both ends of the power cords to identify the power supply and PDU to which each power cord is connected. Install the Front Bezel If a front bezel is shipped with the SCv360 expansion enclosure, install the bezel on the front of the expansion enclosure. Align the bezel with the front of the expansion enclosure.
  • Page 31 Figure 29. Install the Bezel Push the bezel into place until it attaches to the expansion enclosure. Release the latches on the front on the bezel. If the bezel has key lock, lock the bezel with the key. SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Installation...

  • Page 32: Replacing Scv360 Expansion Enclosure Components

    Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. If equipment described in this guide is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described in the following sections.

  • Page 33: Bezel

    Figure 30. Remove the Bezel Install the Front Bezel If a front bezel is shipped with the SCv360 expansion enclosure, install the bezel on the front of the expansion enclosure. Align the bezel with the front of the expansion enclosure.

  • Page 34: Pre-Replacement Procedures

    If the bezel has key lock, lock the bezel with the key. Pre-Replacement Procedures Perform the procedures described in this chapter before replacing a component of the SCv360 expansion enclosure. Send Diagnostic Data Using Dell SupportAssist Before replacing components, use Dell SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support.

  • Page 35: Shut Down The Storage System And Expansion Enclosures

    Shut Down the Storage System and Expansion Enclosures If the replacement component is not hot-swappable, use the Dell Storage Manager to shut down the storage system and expansion enclosures. Shutting down the storage system and expansion enclosures results in a system outage, so plan to perform these procedures during a maintenance window.

  • Page 36: Remove A Hard Drive

    Remove a Hard Drive Use this procedure to remove a hard drive from the expansion enclosure. Prerequisites Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support. Change the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance. About this task You can remove a hard drive without shutting down the expansion enclosure.
  • Page 37 If the drive fault LED is on, pull the drive up an additional 5 cm (2 in.). Wait 30 seconds for the drive to stop spinning and pull the drive completely out of the slot. • If the drive fault LED is off, pull the drive completely out of the slot. Figure 35. Removing a Hard Drive Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 38: Install A Hard Drive

    Change the operation mode of the Storage Center to Normal. Cooling Fan Modules The SCv360 expansion enclosure supports three cooling fan modules. If one cooling fan module fails, the remaining cooling fan modules continue to cool the expansion enclosure. NOTE: When a cooling fan module fails, the fan speed in the remaining modules increases significantly to provide adequate cooling.

  • Page 39: Identifying The Failed Cooling Fan Module

    Identifying the Failed Cooling Fan Module To determine which cooling fan module failed, use Dell Storage Manager. Click the Hardware tab. In the Hardware tab navigation pane, select and expand the Storage Center. In the Hardware Alerts area, find the hardware alert that identifies the expansion enclosure with the failed cooling fan module.

  • Page 40: Install A Cooling Fan Module

    Steps Align the cooling fan with the guides in the empty slot. Gently lower the cooling fan into the empty slot. Push the latch down into the closed position. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 41: Enclosure Management Module

    Wait for the expansion enclosure to recognize the cooling fan module and determine its status. Push the expansion enclosure chassis back into the rack. In Dell Storage Manager, make sure that the cooling fan module is recognized and shown as up and running. Next steps Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support.

  • Page 42: Remove An Enclosure Management Module

    Remove an Enclosure Management Module Use this procedure to replace a EMM. Prerequisites Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support. Change the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance. About this task EMMs can be replaced one at a time without shutting down the expansion enclosure.

  • Page 43: Install An Enclosure Management Module

    The single click indicates the EMM is fully seated. Figure 44. Installing an EMM Match the labels on the SAS cables with the correct connectors on the EMM. Reconnect the SAS cables to the EMM. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 44: Power Supply Units

    Change the operation mode of the Storage Center to Normal. Power Supply Units The SCv360 expansion enclosure supports two hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs). If one unit fails, the second unit continues to provide power to the expansion enclosure. Identifying the Failed PSU To determine which power supply unit (PSU) failed, use the Dell Storage Manager.

  • Page 45: Remove A Psu

    Remove a PSU Use this procedure to remove a power supply unit (PSU) from the expansion enclosure. Prerequisites Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support. Change the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance. About this task You can remove a single PSU without shutting down the expansion enclosure.

  • Page 46: Install A Psu

    Reconnect the power cables to the PSU and secure the power cables using the strain relief clamps. Wait for the expansion enclosure to recognize the PSU and determine its status. In Dell Storage Manager, make sure that the PSU is recognized and shown as up and running. Next steps Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support.
  • Page 47 Press the tabs on the inner cable chains to disconnect the cable guide clips from the chassis bracket. Figure 50. Disconnect Cable Chains from the Chassis Bracket Press the tabs on the outer cable chains to disconnect the cable guide clips from the 1U cable management tray. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 48 Press the tabs on the chassis bracket and remove the chassis bracket from the sides of the chassis. Figure 52. Remove Chassis Bracket from the Chassis Unclip and open all the latches on the cable chains. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 49 11. Remove the 8-32 x 0.75 in. screws from the front and back of the rails. 12. Pull back on the rails until the adaptors clear the front of the rack holes. 13. Remove the rails from the rack. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 50: Install The Cable Management Tray

    Insert the alignment pins of left and right rails into the mounting holes at the front and back of the rack. Secure the rails by installing 8-32 x 0.75 in. screws into the holes at the front and back of the rails. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 51 NOTE: Label the cables before routing them through the cable chains. a. Align the cable chains so the latches are facing up and the hinges are all facing each other. b. Unclip and open all the latches on the cable chains. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 52 Insert the cable chains through the back side of the tray. Figure 61. Position the Cable Chains Attach the clips on the cable chains to the tabs on the back of the 1U cable management tray. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 53 Install the chassis bracket into the brackets on the side of the chassis. Figure 63. Install the Chassis Bracket to the Chassis 10. Attach the clips on free end of the cable chains to the center flange on the chassis bracket. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 54: Cable Management Arms

    Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support. Cable Management Arms The SCv360 expansion enclosure supports cable management arms in racks with a depth of 1200 mm (47.2 in.). The cable management arms attach to the back of the expansion enclosure chassis and the rack rails.

  • Page 55: Remove The Cable Management Arms

    Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support. Change the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance. Use Dell Storage Manager to shut down the storage system connected to the expansion enclosure. Steps Make sure all the cables are labeled.
  • Page 56 Remove the cables from the plastic brackets. c. Close the plastic brackets on the cable management arm. Remove the lower cable management arm. a. Press down on the blue release tab, and disconnect the extension arm from the rail bracket. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 57: Install The Cable Management Arms

    Installation of the cable management arms must be performed during a scheduled maintenance window when the Storage Center system is unavailable to the network. About this task Install the cable management arms into a rack with a depth of 1200 mm (47.2 in.). Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 58 Swing the extension arm into alignment with the rail bracket. Figure 72. Align Extension Arm with Rail Bracket Push the extension arm into the rail bracket until you hear an audible click. The audible click indicates that the cable management arm is secure. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 59 Swing the upper arm back and to the right side of the chassis. c. Align the securing tab on the right end of the lower arm with the notch over the orange release tab. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...
  • Page 60 Press the tab into the slot until you hear a click. The click indicates that the arm is secure. Figure 76. Secure Cable Management Arm Verify that the cable management arms are attached at the securing tabs. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 61: Expansion Enclosure Rack Rails

    Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support. Change the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance. Use Dell Storage Manager to shut down the storage system connected to the expansion enclosure. Steps Make sure all the cables are labeled.

  • Page 62: Install The Expansion Enclosure Rails

    Secure the rail by installing an M5 x 16 mm screw in the larger of the two holes at the back of the rail. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to install the left rail. Mount the expansion enclosure on the rails. Connect the power cables and Mini-SAS HD cables to the expansion enclosure. Replacing SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Components...

  • Page 63: Post-Replacement Procedures

    Post-Replacement Procedures After replacing a component in the SCv360 expansion enclosure, start up the SCv3000 series storage systems and the SCv360 expansion enclosures if they were previously shut down, then use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support.

  • Page 64: Scv360 Expansion Enclosure Technical Specifications

    SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Technical Specifications This appendix contains the technical specifications for the SCv360 expansion enclosure. Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the SCv360 expansion enclosure are displayed in the following tables. Drives SAS hard drives Dell Enterprise Value drives Up to 60 hot-swappable 7.2K RPM 12 Gbps 3.5”...
  • Page 65 -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 25°C per hour Relative humidity Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Storage 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Altitude Operating -16 to 2300 m (-50 to 7500 ft) Storage -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) SCv360 Expansion Enclosure Technical Specifications...

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