Dell Storage Center SC9000 Storage System Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: E31S Regulatory Type: E31S001
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Setting Up the Storage System Consider the following best practices before setting up your SC9000 storage system. • Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system. • Always configure redundant data paths to provide alternate paths to and from the host server should one of the data paths become disabled.
NOTE: The Quick Resource Locator (QRL) code on the information tag is unique to your system. Scan the QRL to get immediate access to your system information using your smart phone or tablet. Other Information You May Need To install the storage system, you may need the following additional information. NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your Storage Center components. Warranty information is included as a separate document.
Installing the SC9000 Storage System in a Rack Install the storage system and other Storage Center components in a rack. NOTE: Mount the storage system in a manner that allows for expansion in the rack and prevents the rack from becoming top‐heavy. Figure 2. Install the Storage System in a Rack Installing the Front Bezel Install the bezel on the front of the storage system. 1. Hook the right end of the bezel onto the storage system. Figure 3. Front Bezel 2.
Figure 4. Power Cables 3. Secure each power cable to the storage system chassis using the strain relief fasteners. 4. 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). 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.
Power NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated using the power supply unit wattage rating.
Connectors USB One 4-pin, USB 3.0-compliant Physical Height 8.73 cm (3.44 inch) Width 48.2 cm (18.98 inch) Depth 75.58 cm (29.75 inch) Maximum configuration weight 44 lb Environmental For additional information about environmental measurements for specific storage system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) 10°C to 35°C with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Environmental Up to 35 °C (95 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). 35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F) Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). 40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m 113 °F) (3,117 ft). Particulate contamination NOTE: This section defines the limits to help avoid IT equipment damage and/or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination.
Expanded operating temperature NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can operate continuously down to 5°C or as high as 40°C. For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 175m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft). < 1% of annual operating hours –5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point.
