Dell SC280 Getting Started Manual

Dell SC280 Getting Started Manual

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SC280 Enclosure
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: SP-2584, E11J

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  • Page 1 Dell Storage Center SC280 Enclosure Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: SP-2584, E11J...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell ™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Rev. A01...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Before You Begin.......................... 4 2 Installation and Configuration....................... 5 Unpacking the System................................5 Installation Safety Precautions............................5 Installation Overview................................5 Connecting the Power Cables............................. 7 Securing the Power Cables..............................8 Location of Power Switches..............................8 3 Other Information You May Need....................9 4 NOM Information (Mexico Only)....................
  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    (Tma) specified by the manufacturer. Safety Warnings A fully configured SC280 expansion enclosure weighs up to 131 kg (288 lb). An unpopulated expansion enclosure weighs 46 kg (101 lb). Use appropriate lifting methods when installing the expansion enclosure.
  • Page 5: Installation And Configuration

    Follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment: • Dell recommends that only individuals with rack-mounting experience install a storage system in a rack. • You need at least two people to lift the storage system chassis from the shipping box and three people to install it in the rack. The empty chassis weighs approximately 46 kg (101 lbs).
  • Page 6 2. Follow installation instructions included with the controller. 3. Unpack the enclosure. NOTE: Two people using lift straps are required to avoid injury. 4. Install the enclosures into the rack. • Always load the rack from the bottom up for weight stability. •...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Cables

    Connecting the Power Cables Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the power cables. Figure 2. Connecting the power cables CAUTION: Be careful when closing the rear rack door to ensure that power cords have adequate space as some racks might not be sufficiently deep.
  • Page 8: Securing The Power Cables

    Securing the Power Cables Figure 3. Securing the power cables 1. Secure the power cables firmly to the bracket using the clip provided. 2. Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
  • Page 9: Other Information You May Need

    Other Information You May Need NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your Storage Center components. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document. • The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack. •...
  • Page 10: Nom Information (Mexico Only)

    The following information is provided on the device described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Importer: Dell Inc. de México, S.A. de C.V Paseo de la Reforma 2620-11 ° Piso Col. Lomas Atlas 11950 México, D.F. Model number:...
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Asymmetric SAS Cabling for connection to the controller and for expansion to an additional enclosure • Support Mini-SAS HD to Mini-SAS cable universally keyed for the following lengths that are currently supported: Controller to SC280: • 0.5 m • •...
  • Page 12 LED Indicators Front panel • One two-digit LCD indicator for Unit ID, error code, and unit location identifier • One two-color LED indicator for power status • One single-color LED indicator for module fault status (enclosure as a whole) • One single-color LED indicator for logical fault status (drive, HBA, RAID controller, and so on) •...
  • Page 13 130.7 kg (287.5 lb) Shipping Weight (without drives) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/ environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour NOTE: Maximum 35°C up to 2134 m (7000 ft), derate to...

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