Dell PowerVault MD3060e Storage Enclosure Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E08J Series Regulatory Type: E08J001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents 1 About your system................................................................................................ 5 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 5 Front-Panel Features ............................................................................................................................ 5 Front-Panel Indicators ............................................................
Cooling Fan Modules.......................................................................................................................... 32 Removing A Cooling Fan Module.................................................................................................32 Installing A Cooling Fan Module...................................................................................................33 3 Troubleshooting your system..........................................................................
1 About your system Introduction CAUTION: See the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document for important safety information before following any procedures listed in this document. The MD3060e storage enclosure is a 4U rack-mounted system, capable of accommodating up to sixty 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch physical disks. This document familiarizes you with the functions of the Dell PowerVault MD3060e storage enclosure.
Front-Panel Indicators Figure 2. Front-Bezel Indicators Figure 3.
Item Indicator Icon Description 1 Power-on indicator The power-on indicator lights green when at least one power supply module is supplying power to the storage enclosure. 2 Standby power indicator The standby power indicator lights green when the system is in standby mode and the main power is off. 3 System identification indicator The system identification indicator lights white and helps locate a particular enclosure within a rack.
Item Indicator Icon Description • 8 Drive activity indicator A cable is attached, and all lanes have a link down status. NOTE: The associated physical disk is indicated by a number (0 to 11) that is displayed above the drive activity indicator. For example, for physical disk 2 on the physical disk drawer, the drive activity indicator has 2 displayed above the drive activity indicator. Green Indicates that power is on and the physical disk is operating normally.
Cooling Fan Module LED Indicator Codes Figure 5. Cooling Fan Module Indicators Item Indicator Icon Description 1 Power indicator The power indicator lights green when power to the cooling fan module is available. 2 Service action required indicator The Service action required indicator lights amber when there is a fault in the cooling fan module. 3 Service action allowed indicator CAUTION: Remove the cooling fan module from the system only if the Service action allowed indicator lights blue.
Power Supply Module Features And Indicators NOTE: Your storage enclosure is shipped with two IEC C19 to C20 jumper cords. Connect the C19 plug to the enclosure’s power supplies and the C20 plug to the power distribution unit (PDU) in the rack cabinet. Figure 6. Power Supply Module Features and Status Indicators Item Indicator or Connector 1 Power connector Connect the external power supply source to this connector. 2 Power switch The power switch controls the power supply output to the system.
Item Indicator or Connector Icon Description supply module from the system. Off 6 Service action required indicator 7 AC power indicator Indicates that you cannot remove the power supply module from the system. The service action required indicator lights amber when there is a fault in the power supply module. Green Indicates that AC output voltage is within the limit. Off Indicates that AC output voltage is not within the limit.
Figure 7. Slot Numbering on the Disk Drawer NOTE: If you need to install less than 12 physical disks, you must follow the recommended physical disk installation order. For example if you have to install only 7 disks, the order of installation should be 0, 3, 6, 9, 1, 4, and 7. • A minimum of four disks must be installed in the front slots 0, 3, 6, and 9 of each drawer. • The MD3060e storage enclosure supports mixing of physical disk types. NOTE: 3.5" 10k and 15k RPM SAS drives are not supported.
Item Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description 1 SAS IN port 0 For SAS connection of the storage enclosure to a server, RAID controller, or another storage enclosure. 2 SAS IN port 1 For SAS connection of the storage enclosure to a server, RAID controller, or another storage enclosure. 3 Serial debug port Dell support only. 4 Telnet port Dell support only. 5 SAS OUT port For connection to additional storage enclosures.
NOTE: For all PowerVault documentation, go to dell.com/powervaultmanuals and enter the system Service Tag to get your system documentation. • Rack Installation Instructions — Describes how to install your system into a rack. This document is also shipped with your rack solution. • Dell PowerVault MD3060e Storage Enclosure Deployment Guide — Provides information about deploying the storage system in the direct attached architecture.
Installing and removing system components 2 Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • T8 and T15 Torx screwdrivers • Wrist grounding strap connected to ground Removing And Installing The Front Bezel Installing The Front Bezel You must install the front bezel on the system to secure the disk drawers against accidental removal. 1. Align the slots on the back of the bezel with the guide pins on the front of the chassis.
Figure 9. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel 1. release latches (2) 3. guide pins (4) 2. front bezel Removing The Front Bezel You must remove the front bezel to access the disk drawers, which enables you to remove and install physical disks in the system. 1. Press the release latch on either side of the front bezel. 2. Keeping the release latches pressed, hold the bezel and pull the bezel away from the system.
Figure 10. Inside the Physical-Disk Drawer 1. release latch (2) 2. physical-disk bay (12) 3. physical-disk connector (12) 4. SAS cable connection (2) 5. physical-disk drawer release tab (2) Opening The Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Figure 11. Opening and Closing the Physical-Disk Drawer 1. physical-disk drawer 2. release latches (2) Closing The Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Removing The Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1.
Figure 12. Removing and Installing the Physical-Disk Drawer 1. physical-disk drawer 2. release tabs (2) Installing The Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
6. Install the front bezel. Physical Disks Your system supports up to sixty 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SAS and nearline SAS physical disks and up to 25 2.5 inch SAS SSDs per enclosure. NOTE: For more details on the latest supported physical disks, physical disk types, and supported quantities, see the Dell Storage Enclosure Support Matrix. Removing A Physical Disk From A Physical-Disk Carrier CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Figure 13. Removing and Installing the 2.5 Inch Physical Disk in a 2.5 Inch Physical-Disk Carrier 22 1. 2.5 inch physical drive cage 2. guide pins (4) 3. release handle 4. holes on physical disk (4) 5. carrier for 2.5 inch physical disk 6. 2.
Figure 14. Removing and Installing the 3.5 Inch Physical Disk in a 3.5 Inch Physical-Disk Carrier 1. 3.5 inch physical disk 2. release handle 3. slots on physical disk (4) 4. side guide pin (4) 5. carrier for 3.5 inch physical disk 6. bottom guide pins (2). Removed from newer carriers Installing A Physical Disk In A Physical-Disk Carrier CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Removing A Physical Disk From A Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Remove the front bezel. 2.
Installing A Physical Disk In A Physical-Disk Drawer CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1.
Removing The SAS Chain Cable(s) CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Remove the cooling fan module from one side on the back of the chassis.
Figure 17. Removing and Installing the SAS Chain Cable(s) 1. left cooling fan module bay 2. right cooling fan module bay 3. SAS cable connector on the midplane (two per physical disk drawer) 4. SAS cable connector to the midplane (oriented vertically) 5. SAS chain cable (two per physical disk drawer) 6. release tab (oriented horizontally) 7. SAS cable connector to the physical-disk drawer (oriented horizontally) 8.
CAUTION: If you are hot swapping the SAS cable chains, ensure that you complete the procedure on one side within ten minutes to avoid over heating of the storage enclosure. 2. Locate and identify the SAS chain cables for the new physical-disk drawer. 3. Connect the chain cable mounting bracket (oriented horizontally) to the physical-disk drawer. 4. Connect the chain cable mounting bracket (oriented vertically) to the midplane. 5. Install the cooling fan module. 6.
Figure 18. Removing and Installing an Enclosure Management Module 1. enclosure management module 3. release tab 2. release lever Installing An Enclosure Management Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
When two identical power supplies are installed, the power supply configuration is redundant. In redundant mode, power is supplied to the system equally from both power supplies to maximize efficiency. When one power supply module is removed or has failed, the power supply configuration is nonredundant. Power is supplied to the system only by a single power supply module. CAUTION: Do not plug the enclosure into a standard power outlet. Your storage enclosure is shipped with two IEC C19 to C20 jumper cables.
Figure 19. Removing and Installing the power supply module 1. power supply 2. release latch (2) Installing A Power Supply Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Cooling Fan Modules Your system supports two hot-swappable cooling fan modules. Removing A Cooling Fan Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
Figure 20. Removing and Installing the Cooling Fan Module 1. cooling fan module release latch 3. cooling fan module 2. cooling fan module handle Installing A Cooling Fan Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.
Troubleshooting your system 3 Safety first—for you and your system CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Power supply modules are hot-swappable. The enclosure can operate on a single power supply module; however both modules must be installed to ensure proper cooling. A single power supply module can be removed from a powered-on enclosure for a maximum period of five minutes. Beyond that time, the enclosure may automatically shut down to prevent damage. 2. Reseat the power supply module by removing and reinstalling it.
Troubleshooting A Wet Storage Enclosure CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Turn off the enclosure and disconnect all the cables. 2.
Technical Specifications 4 Physical Disks Physical disks Up to sixty 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch SAS or nearline SAS physical disks or 2.5 inch SAS SSDs NOTE: For more details on the latest supported physical disks, physical disk types, and supported quantities, see the Dell Storage Enclosure Support Matrix.
Power NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating Continuous operation: 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) at 20% to 80% relative humidity (RH), with 26 °C maximum dew point.
Environmental Altitude Operating Maximum 3000 m (9,842 ft) Storage Maximum 12192 m (40,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level Class G1 as defined by ISA-S71.
Getting help 5 Locating your system service tag Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of a physical DR Series system by pulling out the information tag. This can also be found on the support tab in the GUI. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
