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- Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 1
Dell EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays Hardware Owner's Manual Version 1.0 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 2
Inc. All rights reserved. Dell™ and EqualLogic® are trademarks of Dell Inc. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell is strictly forbidden. Published: November 2014 Part Number: 110-6215-EN-A01 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Preface v 1 Basic Storage Array Information 1 About the PS4210 Array 1 Recommended Tools 1 Protecting Hardware 1 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 4 Shutting Power Supplies 31 Identifying Power Supply Failures 31 5 Troubleshooting Your Array 35 Index 37 iii - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 4
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Preface This manual describes how to install Dell™ EqualLogic® PS4210 storage array hardware, configure the software, and start using the iSCSI SAN array. With one or more PS Series storage arrays, you can create a PS Series group-a self-managing, - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 6
You can learn about Dell products and services by visiting dell.com (or the URL specified in any Dell product information). Warranty Information The PS4210 array warranty is included in the shipping box. For information about registering a warranty, visit onlineregister.com/dell. Note, Caution, and - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 7
. About the PS4210 Array The PS4210 is a PS4x10 10GbE class EqualLogic® PS Series array that continues the focus by Dell™ on industry Ability to auto-negotiate down to 1Gb/s interface (10GBASE-T ports only) • Support for ReadyRails™ II Recommended Tools You will need the following items to perform - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 8
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information 2. Fit the band tightly around your wrist. 3. Connect the band to ground. You can either plug the banana connector into a matching - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 9
Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Front-Panel Features and Indicators The front of a PS4210, without the bezel, is control panel that is not hot-swappable and can be replaced only by support personnel. During the array power-up sequence, these LEDs will cycle through - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 10
Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information Back-Panel Features and Indicators The back of a PS4210 is shown in Figure component without affecting operation if a functioning component is available. Otherwise, Dell recommends that you cleanly shut down the array and turn off power - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 11
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 1 Basic Storage Array Information • Use telnet or SSH to 3. Enter the shutdown command, as follows: login: grpadmin Password: Welcome to Group Manager Copyright 2001-2014 Dell Inc. group1> shutdown If you are using a serial connection to shut down an array, it is - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 12
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Depending on your configuration, your array supports up to 24 EqualLogic storage systems, and manages hard drive quality and firmware only for those drives. As a result, only Dell-provided hard drives are supported by PS Series arrays. Attempts to use other, unapproved hard drives in the PS4210 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 14
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual Figure 6: LEDs on 3.5-inch Drives 2 Maintaining Drives Figure 7: Drive failed Off: No power to drive Array Behavior When a Drive Fails In firmware version 5.2.5 and later, Dell implemented a copy-to-spare operation to replace failing drives. This operation can, in - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 15
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual warranty and support contract. • Keep the shipping material. Return a failed drive to your array support provider in the the drive is automatically configured into a RAID set. This time interval allows multiple drives to be simultaneously configured in an array, which - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 16
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives For example, when you install a drive, the timer starts. If you install another drive before 2 minutes have elapsed, the timer is restarted. If no other drives are installed, the drive is configured after a delay of 2 minutes. • If you install a - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 17
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Installing a 2.5-inch Drive The 2.5-inch drives are installed vertically, with the drive release latch on the top and the drive label on the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 18
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Verify that the new drive is operational by examining the LEDs on the front panel, as described in Interpreting Drive LEDs on page 7. - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 19
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Installing a 3.5-inch Drive The 3.5-inch drives are installed horizontally, with the drive release latch to the left and the drive label to the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 20
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 2 Maintaining Drives Verify that the new drive is operational by examining the LEDs on the front panel, as described in Interpreting Drive LEDs on page 7. - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 21
PS Series array contain the PS Series firmware, which provides the Group Manager GUI, the single point of failure for the array. A PS4210 array includes two hot-swappable Type 19 control modules information about other supported control modules. About Control Module Configurations While an array can - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 22
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Only one control module is active (providing service. This automatic transition gives you time to replace the failed control module while your volumes and data remain accessible. In addition, a dual control module configuration supports - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 23
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules • The Ethernet ports and the Management port each have LEDs that indicate the port's status and activity. See Table 6. • Below the release - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 24
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 3. If a control module fails, contact your PS Series support provider for a replacement. Understanding Failover Behavior In a dual 0 on CM1 cache is enabled and utilized. See Dual Controller Configuration on page 16 for details. • Control module failover. In a - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 25
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules If a cable is connected to a network port on the newly show controllers If the firmware on a microSD card does not match the firmware running on an array, do not install it. Instead, contact your array support provider. Control Module - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 26
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual to the Group Manager GUI or CLI. For example, you discover a problem in your lab environment, such as high temperature or a water leak, I/O activity to or from the member occurs, and the member's firmware is not running. Using the Standby On/Off button on one member - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 27
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules You will also need to temporarily remove a control module when you want to replace its microSD card. Refer to Replacing the MicroSD - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 28
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules 2. Remove and swap the battery from the existing control module failed control module ensures that the new control module is running the correct firmware and a correct array configuration. See Replacing the MicroSD Card on page 24. 22 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 29
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Do not operate an array for an extended period with an empty control module slot. Return the failed control module in the packaging in which the replacement module was shipped. Contact your PS Series support provider for information - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 30
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual contact your support provider. If you interrupt the synchonization process, you might corrupt the control module's internal firmware, and ensures that the new control module is running the same firmware and configuration as the other control module in the array. Before - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 31
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules 1. Firmly push the card into its housing to release the spring mechanism (callout 2 in Figure 20). The microSD card is partially ejected - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 32
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with your system. For information on removing and reinstalling system parts, see the system's Hardware Owner's Manual, available at support.equallogic.com. Control - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 33
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Shipping Requirements If you plan to move a previously installed array geographically, for safety reasons, discharge the battery to a lower charge level. To - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 34
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Set the screw aside before you remove the cover; otherwise, the screw might fall inside the control module. If this occurs, you might have to return the control module to Dell for servicing. 4. Using the screw tab as a handle, swing the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 35
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual . Alternately, you can return the old battery back to Dell for proper disposal. See Shipping Requirements on page 27. configuration, available if your environment requires this level of security. Hardware Steps 1. Make sure your network environment can support - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 36
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 3 Maintaining Control Modules Software Steps See the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator's Manual for the procedure to configure the management network in the Group Manager GUI. 30 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 37
The array can support two hot-swappable PS Series array receives power from two power supplies (PSUs). The PS4210 array contains two 700-watt PSUs, used in the 2U array. The cooling fans contained in the power supply unit are not serviceable. If fan failures occur, the entire power supply unit must - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 38
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Item LED occurring (item 2). For a list of warning or critical level faults, see the Dell EqualLogic Group Manager Administrator's Manual. ON-Fault detected. 2 Fault Amber OFF-OK. Blinks briefly when power is first - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 39
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules The module is heavy. Support it with two hands. Figure 27: Removing a Power Supply and Cooling Module Installing a Power Supply and Cooling Module To install a power supply and cooling module: 1. - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 40
PS4210 Hardware Owner's Manual 4 Maintaining Power Supply and Cooling Modules Figure 28: Inserting a Power Supply and Cooling Module 3. Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position. 4. Connect the - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 41
should perform troubleshooting and simple repairs only 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 - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 42
. See the Technical Specifications for the array in the Dell EqualLogic PS4210 Series Array Installation and Setup Guide. • External airflow is obstructed by cables or other items in the rack. If the problem is not resolved, see Contacting Dell on page v. Control Module Failures 1. Check the control - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 43
bezel installing 2 removing 2 C control modules batteries 15 checking proper installation 24 failover behavior 18 failure indications 18 features 15 firmware requirements 19 firmware version 19 handling requirements 19 installing in array 23 LEDs 16 locating 18 management port 15 removing from array - Dell EqualLogic PS4210 | Storage Arrays - Hardware Owners Manual - Page 44
3.5-inch drive 10, 12 requirements control modules 19 cooling 32 disks 9 firmware 19 power 32 S safety 35 shutting down an array 4 standby button 19 status control modules 18 T troubleshooting 35 connections 35 cooling problems 36 external connections 35 power supply/cooling fan module 35 startup
Dell EqualLogic PS4210 Storage Arrays
Hardware Owner's Manual
Version 1.0