Dell Storage Center SC280 Enclosure Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: SP-2584, E11J
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Contents 1 Before You Begin.......................................................................................................................... 4 2 Installation and Configuration....................................................................................................... 5 Unpacking the System..........................................................................................................................................................5 Installation Safety Precautions...............
1 Before You Begin Consider the following best practices before setting up your SC280 expansion enclosure. • • Before connecting any cables between the controller and enclosure, physically label each port and connector. Always follow proper power-up and power-down procedures when cycling power across the network. Verify that critical network components are on separate power circuits. NOTE: This product is intended for restricted access locations, such as a dedicated equipment room or equipment closet.
2 Installation and Configuration WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came with all Storage Center components. Topics: • • • • • • Unpacking the System Installation Safety Precautions Installation Overview Connecting the Power Cables Securing the Power Cables Location of Power Switches Unpacking the System NOTE: Unpacking, installing, and deploying your Storage Center may be done only by a certified service technician.
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. You can allow room for expansion if you have fewer than the maximum number of enclosures. WARNING: If installing above the lower 20U of a rack, a customer-provided mechanical lift must be used to avoid injury.
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.
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). Location of Power Switches Figure 4. Power switches NOTE: Do not power up the enclosure until all Storage Center components are racked and cabled.
3 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.
4 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.
5 Technical Specifications Drives SAS hard drives Up to 84 3.5-inch SAS hot‑swappable hard drives (6.
LED Indicators Front panel • • • • • • Drawer • • • • • 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) One single-color LED indicator for drawer 1 fault status One single-color LED indicator for drawer 2 fault status One single-color LED indicator for s
Physical Depth (front mounting bracket to rear surface) 91.5 cm (36 inches) Depth (front surface to rear surface) 96 cm (38 inches) Full Weight (maximum configuration) 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.
