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Dell PowerVault MD3860f Series Storage ArraysDeployment Guide

Other Information You May NeedIn addition to this document, see the documentation provided with the HBA and Fibre Channel switch hardware for vendor-s

Figure 1. Example of Switch Zoning on SAN on an MD38xxf-series Fibre-Channel Storage ArrayWorld Wide Name ZoningThere are several different switch zon

together, the switch allows the host server to see only devices included in that zone, decreasing the amount of time it would otherwise take for the h

the host server(s) from losing access to data in the event of a path failure since both RAID controller modules can independently access all the physi

Figure 2. Three SAN-Attached Host Servers Connected to a Storage Array Using Multiple PathsSwitch Fabric A Switch Fabric BZone1_Server1_HBA_0 Zone4_Se

Switch Fabric A Switch Fabric BServer2_HBA_0 Server2_HBA_1Array1_Ctrl-0-0 Array1_Ctrl-0-1Array1_Ctrl-0-3 Array1_Ctrl-0-2Array1_Ctrl-1-0 Array1_Ctrl-1-

Figure 3. Remote Replication CablingSwitch Fabric A Switch Fabric BZone1_Server1_HBA_0 Zone6_Server1_HBA_1Server1_HBA_0 Server1_HBA_1Array1_Ctrl-0-0 A

Switch Fabric A Switch Fabric BArray1_Ctrl-0-0 Array1_Ctrl-0-1Array1_Ctrl-1-0 Array1_Ctrl-0-2Array1_Ctrl-1-2 Array1_Ctrl-1-1Zone4_Server3_HBA_0_1 Zone

Figure 4. Mixed EnvironmentCabling PowerVault MD3060e Expansion EnclosuresYou can expand the capacity of your PowerVault MD3860f Series storage array

MD3060e Expansion cabling diagramsFigure 5. Single expansion diagram19

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Figure 6. Dual expansion diagramExpanding With New PowerVault MD3060e Expansion EnclosuresNOTE: Hot plug of MD3060e expansion enclosure is not recomme

For more information, see the Support Matrix at dell.com/powervaultmanuals.2. Install the software and driver package included on the PowerVault MD Se

3Installing MD Storage ManagerThe PowerVault MD Series resource media contains software and drivers for both Linux and Microsoft Windows operating sys

The PowerVault MD Series resource media offers the following installation methods:• Graphical Installation (Recommended) — This is the recommended ins

8. Start MD Storage Manager and discover the array(s).NOTE: If Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not used on the network where the PowerVa

NOTE: On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 operating systems, run the following script from the root directory to install prerequisite packages:# md_prereq_i

4Post Installation TasksBefore using the Dell PowerVault storage array for the first time, complete these initial configuration tasks in the order sho

• To add an array, in the EMW, select Automatic Discovery.NOTE: You can also add an array in the EMW using its known management ports IP addresses.Ini

5Uninstalling MD Storage ManagerUninstalling MD Storage Manager From WindowsTo uninstall the Modular Disk Storage Manager from Microsoft Windows Serve

Uninstalling MD Storage Manager From LinuxBy default, PowerVault MD Storage Manager is installed in the /opt/dell/mdstoragemanager directory. If anoth

Contents1 Introduction... 5System Requirements

6Load BalancingLoad Balance PolicyMulti-path drivers select the I/O path to a virtual disk through a specific RAID controller module. When the multi-p

If more than one data path to the virtual disk has the same weight value, the round robin with subset path selection policy is used to route I/O reque

7Appendix — Working With SFP Modules And Fiber Optic CablesEach storage controller can have up to four FC host ports. A small-form-factor pluggable (S

5. Connect an FC cable. See Installing Fibre Channel Cables.Figure 7. Installing and Removing an SFP Module1. FC IN slot (4) 2. SFP+ transceiver3. fib

Installing Fibre Channel CablesWARNING: Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operat

8Appendix — Hardware Cabling Best PracticesHandling Static Sensitive ComponentsStatic electricity can damage memory modules, system boards, and other

Labeling CablesCabling is an important part of creating a robust storage array. Labeling the cables identifies system components and drive channels. S

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1IntroductionThis guide provides information about deploying Dell PowerVault MD3860f storage arrays. The deployment process includes:• Hardware instal

• Host server — On a host server system, MD Storage Manager and the storage array communicate management requests and event information using in-band

Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find the contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bi

2Hardware InstallationBefore using this guide, ensure that you review the instructions in the:• Dell PowerVault MD3460/MD3860i/MD3860f Storage Arrays

• SAS host Expansion Ports (2) – Allows you to connect the storage array to optional PowerVault MD3060e expansion enclosures for additional storage ca