Dell SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E03J, E04J Regulatory Type: E03J001, E04J001
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About this Guide This guide describes how to perform service and maintenance on the SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure. Revision History Document Number: 680-142-001 Revision Date Description A October 2017 Initial release Audience The information provided in this guide is intended for use by Dell end users. Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
1 About the SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure An SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure provides expansion storage for a Dell Storage Center. The SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure connects directly to the SAS ports on the back of the storage system. SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Overview The SCv300 is a 2U expansion enclosure that supports up to 12 3.5‐inch hard drives installed in a four‐column, three-row configuration. The SCv320 is a 2U expansion enclosure that supports up to 24 2.
Item Name Icon Description 1 System identification button The system identification button on the front control panel can be used to locate a particular expansion enclosure within a rack. When the button is pressed, the system status indicators on the control panel and the Enclosure Management Module (EMM) blink blue until the button is pressed again. 2 Power LED The power LED lights when at least one power supply unit is supplying power to the expansion enclosure.
Item Name Description 5 Power switches (2) Controls power for the expansion enclosure. There is one switch for each power supply. 6 Power supply unit and cooling fan module (PS2) 600 W power supply SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure EMM Features and Indicators The SCv300 and SCv320 includes two enclosure management modules (EMMs) in two interface slots. Figure 4.
SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Drives Dell Enterprise Plus hard disk drives (HDDs) and Dell Enterprise Plus solid-state drives (SSDs) are the only drives that can be installed in SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures. If a non-Dell Enterprise Plus drive is installed, the Storage Center prevents the drive from being managed. The drives in an SCv300 expansion enclosure are installed horizontally. The drives in an SCv320 expansion enclosure are installed vertically.
2 Replacing SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Components This chapter describes how to remove and install components of the SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure. This information assumes that you have received the replacement component and are ready to install it. Safety Precautions Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.
• Unplug the expansion enclosure chassis before you move it or if you think it has become damaged in any way. When powered by multiple AC sources, disconnect all power sources for complete isolation. Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Always follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.
3. Click the General tab. 4. In the Operation Mode field select Maintenance. Selecting Maintenance isolates alerts from those that would occur during normal operation. 5. Click OK. Replacing the Front Bezel The front bezel is a cover for the front panel of the expansion enclosure. About this task The front bezel must be removed from the front panel when replacing hard drives. Steps 1. Use the system key to unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel. 2. Lift the release latch next to the keylock.
Figure 7. SCv300 Drive Numbering • The SCv320 holds up to 24 drives, which are numbered from left to right starting from 0. Figure 8. SCv320 Drive Numbering Identify the Failed Hard Drive To determine which hard drive failed, use the Dell Storage Manager Client. 1. Use the Dell Storage Manager Client to connect to the Storage Center. 2. Click the Hardware tab. 3. In the Hardware tab navigation pane, select the Storage Center. 4.
Figure 10. Front View of the Expansion Enclosure Showing the Failed Hard Drive Replace a Hard Drive Use this procedure to replace a failed hard drive. Prerequisite Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. About this task Hard drives can be replaced without shutting down the expansion enclosure. CAUTION: To prevent a storage system reset, at least one powered drive must remain installed in the primary chassis when multiple drives are replaced. Steps 1.
3. 4. Hard drive carrier 4. Hard drive slot Press the release button on the replacement hard drive to open the hard drive carrier release handle. NOTE: Hold the hard drive by the plastic part of the hard drive carrier or the handle. 5. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive slot until the carrier make contact with the backplane. CAUTION: Do not remove the hard drive blanks that are installed in hard drive slots that are not occupied.
Figure 13. Installing Dell Enterprise Hard Drives in an SCv320 3. Close the hard drive carrier handle to lock the hard drive in place. 4. Continue to push firmly until you hear a click and the hard drive carrier handle fully engages. 5. Insert drive blanks into any open slots in the expansion enclosure. All the drive slots in the expansion enclosure must be filled with a drive or drive blank. Replacing Rack Rails Rack rails are used to install SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures into a rack.
Post-Replacement Procedures Perform the procedures described in this section after replacing a component of an SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosure. Send Diagnostic Data Using Dell SupportAssist After replacing components, use Dell SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. 1. Use Dell Storage Manager to connect to the Storage Center. 2. In the Summary tab, click Send SupportAssist Information Now, which is located under SupportAssist Actions in the Status pane.
3 Troubleshooting SCv300 and SCv320 Components This section contains basic troubleshooting steps for components inside the SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures. Troubleshooting Power Supply/Cooling Fan Modules Use these steps to troubleshoot power supply/cooling fan modules. 1. Check the status of the power supply/cooling fan module using the Dell Storage Manager. 2. Determine the status of the power supply/cooling fan module LEDs.
Troubleshooting the Control Panel Use these steps to troubleshoot the control panel. 1. Determine the status of the control panel LEDs. If the LEDs are not lit, and the enclosure is powered on, the control panel has failed. 2. Reseat the control panel by removing and reinstalling it. CAUTION: The storage system and expansion enclosures must be shut down before reseating the control panel.
4 SCv300 and SCv320 Expansion Enclosure Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures are displayed in the following tables. Drives SAS hard drives SCv300: Up to 12 hot-swappable 3.5-inch 12 Gbps SAS hard drives or SAS solid state drives (SSDs) SCv320: Up to 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch 12 Gbps SAS hard drives or SAS solid state drives (SSDs) NOTE: SCv300 and SCv320 expansion enclosures support self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
Power Supplies Heat dissipation AC – 2047 BTU/hr Available Hard Drive Power (per Slot) Supported hard drive power consumption (continuous) Up to 1.2 A at +5 V, up to 0.5 A at +12 V Physical Height 8.7 cm (3.43 in.) Width 48.2 cm (18.98 in.) Depth SCv300: 59.4 cm (23.39 in.) SCv320: 54.1 cm (21.3 in.) Weight (maximum configuration) SCv300: 28.59 kg (63.03 lb) Weight without drives SCv300: 9.0 kg (19.84 lb) SCv320: 24.2 kg (53.35 lb) SCv320: 8.8 kg (19.
