Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter P4500/P4600 User’s Guide
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Contents 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................5 PCIe interface.....................................................................................................................................................................5 NVMe PCIe SSD adapter features................................................................................................................................
7 Getting help................................................................................................................................................. 20 Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................20 Documentation matrix.....................................................................................................................................................
1 Overview The PowerEdge Express Flash Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) Solid State Device (SSD) Adapter is a high-performance storage device designed for solutions requiring low latency, high I/O operations per second (IOPS), and enterprise class storage reliability and serviceability. The NVMe PCIe SSDs offer only P4500 and P4600 Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology with a high-speed PCIe 3.0 compliant interface. The high-speed PCIe 3.
Remaining rated write endurance NAND SSDs have a finite number of program erase cycles. The NVMe PCIe SSD is warranted to a maximum amount of data written to the device in total bytes written. The NVMe PCIe SSD self monitors for these limits, and software management applications notify you when you reach these limits.
2 Technical specifications NOTE: The specifications provided are for information purposes only and do not constitute an extension of Dell's warranty for this product. Table 1.
P4500: 0.63 DWPD over 5 years 4TB P4600: 2.87 DWPD over 5 years 2TB 2.97 DWPD over 5 years 4TB Environment Operating temperature 0°C to 55°C Shock 50G Trapezoidal, 170 in/s Vibration 2.17 GRMS (Operating), 3.13 GRMS (Non-operating) Power Requirements Active power 25 W (FW Limit) Electrical characteristics Voltage input 8 Technical specifications 3.
3 Getting started with NVMe PCIe SSD adapter The NVMe PCIe SSD adapters you ordered with your system are ready for use. For more information, see Configuring NVMe PCIe SSD adapter in different operating systems, or see Configuring and managing your NVMe PCIe SSD adapter. Configuring NVMe PCIe SSD adapter in different operating systems In Windows-based systems, the NVMe PCIe SSDs have a controller entity and a device entity.
4 Replacing and configuring hardware for NVMe PCIe SSD adapter CAUTION: All work must be performed at an electrostatic discharge (ESD)-safe workstation to meet the EIA-625-requirements for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices. All actions must be performed following the latest revisions of the IPCA-610 ESD recommended practices. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Installing NVMe PCIe SSD adapter in 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.
5 Configuring and managing your NVMe PCIe SSD adapter The storage management applications discussed in the following topics enable you to manage and configure the NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter. These applications also allow you to control and monitor multiple NVMe PCIe SSDs, and provide online maintenance.
Configure and manage NVMe PCIe SSD adapter Use the Physical Device Properties screen to view information about NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter and to run NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter tasks. To view the complete set of NVMe PCIe SSD properties, select Full View from the Options taskbar. Physical device properties are described below: Name Displays the name of the NVMe PCIe SSD. The name includes the slot ID in which the NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter is installed. State Displays the current state of the NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter.
NVMe PCIe SSD adapter available tasks The following are in the NVMe PCIe SSD adapter drop-down menu: • Cryptographic Erase • Export Log Performing cryptographic erase task for NVMe PCIe SSD CAUTION: Performing a cryptographic erase on an NVMe PCIe SSD results in permanent loss of all data on the NVMe PCIe SSD. NOTE: During cryptographic erase, the host is not able to access the NVMe PCIe SSD. 1 Expand the Storage tree object to display the storage component objects.
NOTE: Do not insert or remove an NVMe PCIe SSD from the HII configuration utility. Entering the HII configuration utility To enter the HII configuration utility: 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press F2 during system startup to enter the system setup. 3 Navigate to the Device Settings option. 4 Select the desired NVMe PCIe SSD to view its HII configuration page. Each device includes an entry such as: PCIe SSD in Bay X Slot Y: Dell NVMe PCIe SSD Configuration Data.
NOTE: If there are no application devices inserted into the system when entering the Export Log HII screen, then the only option is to return to the previous page. To export the NVMe PCIe SSD log from the HII configuration utility, do the following: 1 Navigate to the Export Log menu of the HII configuration utility. 2 Select the file system device to which the log will be exported. 3 Select the directory into which you want to save the log.
6 Troubleshooting NOTE: To get help for your NVMe PCIe SSD, see Contacting Dell. Topics: • Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology errors • Ungraceful system shutdown or power loss • General errors Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology errors The NVMe PCIe SSD solution is always monitored for errors by its internal software. If an error occurs, it is detected and recorded in an internal log.
I/O device error on write to NVMe PCIe SSD Description Windows event log may report the following entries on the first write attempt to an NVMe PCIe SSD: Event ID 7: The device, \Device\Harddisk\DRX, has a bad block. When attempting to initialize the device using Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management, the following message is displayed: Virtual Disk Manager, Data Error (cyclic redundancy check).
System is unable to inventory or manage NVMe PCIe SSDs from HII utility Description NVMe PCIe SSDs are not discovered in the HII utility. Cause HII support for NVMe PCIe SSDs was added on select 13th generation PowerEdge systems. There is no pre-OS management for NVMe PCIe SSDs in previous PowerEdge servers. Solution Use Dell's OpenManage Server Administrator to manage your NVMe PCIe SSD.
7 Getting help Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options. If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues: 1 Go to Dell.com/support.
To... See the... Use Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server Administrator Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide at Dell.com/ openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator Install, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Essentials Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at Dell.
