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User Manual: Dell storage-scv3000 - Setting Up Your Dell SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System - Fibre Channel Front End

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Fibre Channel IO Card Cabling
Connect the host servers and storage system to the corresponding Ethernet switches.
Fibre Channel 4 Port Configuration
1. Install the Fibre Channel HBAs in the host servers.
2. Connect each host server to both switches.
– Connections shown in orange belong to fault
domain 1.
– Connections shown in blue belong to fault
domain 2.
3. Connect Fibre Channel fault domain 1 (in orange) to switch 1.
– Top storage controller: port 1 to switch 1
– Top storage controller: port 3 to switch 1
– Bottom storage controller: port 1 to switch 1
– Bottom storage controller: port 3 to switch 1
4. Connect Fibre Channel fault domain 2 (in blue) to switch 2.
– Top storage controller: port 2 to switch 2
– Top storage controller: port 4 to switch 2
– Bottom storage controller: port 2 to switch 2
– Bottom storage controller: port 4 to switch 2
Fibre Channel 2 Port Configuration
1. Install the Fibre Channel HBAs in the host servers.
2. Connect each host server to both switches.
– Connections shown in orange belong to fault
domain 1.
– Connections shown in blue belong to fault
domain 2.
3. Connect Fibre Channel fault domain 1 (in orange) to
switch 1.
– Top storage controller: port 1 to switch 1
– Bottom storage controller: port 1 to switch 1
4. Connect Fibre Channel fault domain 2 (in blue) to
switch 2.
– Top storage controller: port 2 to switch 2
– Bottom storage controller: port 2 to switch 2
Fault domains provide fault tolerance at the storage controller level. If you are using Fibre Channel, incorporate your switch zoning strategy with the fault domains. Dell recommends using redundant cabling to avoid a single
point of failure.
1. Identify the protocol being used to connect the host servers to the disk array.
2. Refer to the diagram below that corresponds to the proper protocol. These cabling guidelines ensure the configuration has redundancy and failover capability.
3. Clean the Fibre Channel cables using the recommended process.
Setting Up Your Dell SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System (Fibre Channel Front End)
Warning! Before you set up and operate your Dell storage system, review the safety
instructions that came with your storage system.
Warning! The chassis is heavy. Do not attempt to lift
the chassis without assistance.
Use the racking instructions included with your package to mount the chassis.
Mount the storage system chassis and expansion enclosures in a manner that allows
for expansion in the rack and prevents the rack from becoming top-heavy. Secure the
storage system chassis to the rack using the mounting screws that are located behind
the latches on each chassis ear. Dell recommends mounting the storage system chassis
in the bottom of the rack.
1 2Before You Begin Mount the Chassis and Optional Enclosures
Unpack Storage Center Equipment
A Dell SCv3000 series storage system includes:
• Documentation
• Storage system
• Front bezel
• Rack rails
• Power cables (2)
• USB cables (2)
Develop a Configuration Plan
Before installing the storage hardware, develop a configuration plan where you can record host
server information, switch information, and network information.
Record System Information
• System management IPv4 address for Storage Center
• IPv4 address of the MGMT port on each storage controller
• Domain name
• DNS server address
Consider Plans for Multipath/Failover
Redundancy is provided by fault domains, which allow alternate paths if a path fails. Fault
domains are determined by the number of independent Fibre Channel fabrics. Each fabric carries
a separate fault domain. If a port fails, any port within the same fault domain takes over for the
failed port. Dell recommends using multipathing, so that volumes are mapped to ports in more
than one fault domain.
More Information
For operating system, host bus adapter (HBA), and switch requirements, refer to the Dell
Storage Compatibility Matrix on the Dell Tech Center at http://en.community.dell.com/
techcenter/storage.
4Cable the Host Servers to the Storage System
1. Hold the bezel with the logo upright.
2. Hook the right end of the bezel into the right side of the chassis.
3. Swing the left end of the bezel toward the left side of the chassis.
4. Press the bezel into place until the release latch closes.
5. Use the key to lock the front bezel.
3Install the Bezel
5Connect to Management Network
The Ethernet management interface of each storage controller must be connected to a management
network. The Ethernet management port provides access to the Storage Center and is used to send emails,
alerts, SNMP traps, and support data.
1. Connect the Ethernet management port on the top storage controller to the Ethernet switch.
2. Connect the Ethernet management port on bottom storage controller to the Ethernet switch.
iSCSI Mezzanine Card Cabling
If the storage system includes an iSCSI mezzanine card,
connect the host servers and storage system to Ethernet
switches.
iSCSI 4 Port Mezzanine Card Configuration
1. Connect each host server to both Ethernet switches.
– Connections shown in orange belong to fault domain 1.
– Connections shown in blue belong to fault domain 2.
2. Connect iSCSI fault domain 1 (in orange) to switch 1.
– Top storage controller: port 1 to switch 1
– Top storage controller: port 3 to switch 1
– Bottom storage controller: port 1 to switch 1
– Bottom storage controller: port 3 to switch 1
3. Connect iSCSI fault domain 2 (in blue) to switch 2.
– Top storage controller: port 2 to switch 2
– Top storage controller: port 4 to switch 2
– Bottom storage controller: port 2 to switch 2
– Bottom storage controller: port 4 to switch 2
Setting Up Your Dell SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System (Fibre Channel Front End)
To add capacity to your storage system, you can connect up to sixteen SCv300, eight SCv320, or two SCv360 expansion enclosures to an SCv3000 series storage system. A maximum of 222 physical disks are supported in an SCv3000
series storage system.
Each expansion enclosure includes two Enclosure Management Modules (EMM) in two interface slots.
NOTE: If the storage system is installed without expansion enclosures, do not interconnect the back-end SAS ports on the storage controllers.
6Cable the Backend
Cable SCv300 or SCv320 Expansion
Enclosures
To connect SCv300 or SCv320 expansion enclosures to the storage
system:
Chain 1: A Side (Orange)
1. Connect part 1 on the top storage controller to port 1 on the top
EMM of the first expansion enclosure.
2. Connect the remaining expansion enclosures in series from port
2 to port 1 using the top EMMs.
3. Connect port 2 on the top EMM of the last expansion enclosure
to port 2 on the bottom storage controller.
Chain 1: B Side (Blue)
1. Connect port 1 on bottom storage controller to port 1 on the
bottom EMM of the first expansion enclosure.
2. Connect the remaining expansion enclosures in series from port
2 to port 1 using the bottom EMM.
3. Connect port 2 on the bottom EMM of the last expansion
enclosure to port 2 on the top storage controller.
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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Cable SCv360 Expansion Enclosures
To connect SCv360 expansion enclosures to the storage
system:
Chain 1: A Side (Orange)
1. Connect part 1 on the top storage controller to port 1
on the top EMM of the first expansion enclosure.
2. Connect the remaining expansion enclosures in series
from port 2 to port 1 using the top EMMs.
3. Connect port 2 on the top EMM of the last expansion
enclosure to port 2 on the bottom storage controller.
Chain 1: B Side (Blue)
1. Connect port 1 on bottom storage controller to port 1
on the bottom EMM of the first expansion enclosure.
2. Connect the remaining expansion enclosures in series
from port 2 to port 1 using the bottom EMM.
3. Connect port 2 on the bottom EMM of the last
expansion enclosure to port 2 on the top storage
controller.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the power switches are in the OFF position
before connecting the power cables.
1. Connect the power cables to both power supply/cooling fan modules in the storage system
chassis.
2. Use the velcro straps to secure the power cables to the storage system chassis.
3. 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).
7Connect the Power Cables
1. Power on any network switches, routers, or
other standalone components.
2. Power on any expansion enclosures that
might be a part of the system.
3. Power on the storage system by turning on
both power supply/cooling fan modules.
Dell Storage Manager provides access to the initial setup wizards. The wizards help you
remotely discover and configure storage systems and configure connected host servers.
NOTE: The initial setup wizards are only supported on 64-bit operating systems.
Install and Start the Dell Storage Manager Client
1. Log in to the Dell Digital Locker at www.dell.com/support/software, register your
storage system, and download the Windows or Linux version of the Dell Storage
Manager Client.
2. Install the Dell Storage Manager Client on the host server. To discover and configure
a Storage Center, the software must be installed on a host server that is located on
the same subnet as the storage system. For host setup, the client does not have to
be on the same subnet as the storage system.
3. To start the software on a Windows computer, right-click on the Dell Storage
Manager Client shortcut and select Run as administrator.
To start the software on a Linux computer, execute the command ./Client from
the var/lib/dell/bin directory. The Dell Storage Manager Client welcome screen
opens.
Discover and Configure Storage Center Wizard
1. Click the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers link. The Discover
and Configure Storage Center wizard opens.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to discover and configure uninitialized Storage Centers.
Related Publications
The following documentation is available on the Dell support site for the Dell SCv3000
Series Storage Systems:
• Dell SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Getting Started Guide
• Dell SCv3000 and SCv3020 Storage System Owner’s Manual
• Dell Storage Center Release Notes
• Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide
• Dell Storage Manager Installation Guide
• Dell Storage Manager Release Notes
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Power on the System Download, Install, and Run Dell Storage Manager 11 Attach the Host Servers (iSCSI)
Refer to the Dell Storage Compatibility Matrix for a list of supported iSCSI network adapters.
Windows and Linux Hosts
Install the iSCSI HBAs or network adapters, install the drivers, and make sure that the latest supported
BIOS is installed.
1. Install the iSCSI HBAs or network adapters dedicated for iSCSI traffic in the host servers.
2. Install supported iSCSI HBA drivers and make sure that iSCSI HBAs have the latest supported
firmware.
3. Use the iSCSI cabling diagrams to cable the host servers to switches. Connecting host servers
directly to the storage system without using Ethernet switches is not supported.
4. Assign IP addresses to each iSCSI port to match the subnets for each fault domain.
CAUTION: Make sure to assign the correct IP addresses to the HBAs or network adapters. Assigning
IPs to the wrong ports can cause connectivity issues.
NOTE: If using jumbo frames, enable and configure jumbo frames on all devices in the data path.
VMware ESXi Hosts
Install the iSCSI HBAs or network adapters (NICs) and make sure that the latest supported BIOS is
installed.
1. Install the iSCSI HBAs or NICs dedicated for iSCSI traffic in the ESXi hosts.
2. Use the iSCSI cabling diagrams to cable the ESXi hosts to switches. Connecting ESXi hosts directly
to the storage system without using Ethernet switches is not supported.
3. Create a VMkernel port for each iSCSI HBA or NIC to be used for iSCSI.
4. Assign IP addresses for each adapter port to match the subnets for each fault domain.
CAUTION: Make sure to assign the correct IP addresses to the HBAs or network adapters. Assigning
IPs to the wrong ports can cause connectivity issues.
NOTE: If using jumbo frames, enable and configure jumbo frames on all devices in the data path:
adapter ports, switches, and storage system.
5. If using the software iSCSI initiator and the server has iSCSI offload, the iSCSI hardware initiator
must be disabled.
6. If using iSCSI HBAs, configure Network Port Binding to add the VMkernel ports to the iSCSI Storage
Adapter. Do not bind NICs to the software initiator.
7. If using software iSCSI initiator, add the Storage Center's iSCSI target IPs to the Dynamic Discovery.
Configure Host Access to a Storage Center
1. For Windows and Linux servers, click the Configure this host to access a Storage Center link and
log in to the Storage Center.
For VMware ESXi servers, click Configure VMware vSphere to access a Storage Center.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to configure the host to access the Storage Center and configure best
practices for performing I/O.
When the host configuration is complete, use the Dell Storage Manager Client to create and map
volumes.
10 Attach the Host Servers (Fibre Channel)
Refer to the Dell Storage Compatibility Matrix for a list of supported
Fibre Channel HBAs.
Windows and Linux Hosts
Install the HBAs, install the drivers, and make sure that the latest
supported BIOS is installed.
1. Install the Fibre Channel HBAs in the host servers.
2. Install supported HBA drivers and make sure that HBAs have the
latest supported firmware.
3. Use the Fibre Channel cabling diagrams to cable the host
servers to switches. Connecting host servers directly to the
storage system without using Fibre Channel switches is not
supported.
devices in the data path.
VMware ESXi Hosts
Install the HBAs. Make sure that the latest supported BIOS is
installed.
1. Install the Fibre Channel HBAs or network adapters dedicated
for Fibre Channel traffic in the ESXi hosts.
2. Use the Fibre Channel cabling diagrams to cable the ESXi hosts
to switches. Connecting ESXi hosts directly to the storage
system without using Ethernet switches is not supported.
Configure Host Access to a Storage Center
1. For Windows and Linux servers, click the Configure this host
to access a Storage Center link and log in to the Storage
Center.
For VMware ESXi servers, click Configure VMware vSphere to
access a Storage Center.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to configure the host to access
the Storage Center and configure best practices for performing
I/O.
3. Configure zoning to make sure that storage is visible to the host
servers. Using the switch software, create a zone for each HBA
connected to the switch. In the zone, include only one HBA
WWN and all of the virtual WWNs of the storage controller I/O
ports connected to that switch. This is referred to as single
initiator/multiple target zoning. For hosts, you can obtain the
WWNs from the operating system or use the switch software.
When the host configuration is complete, use the Dell Storage
Manager Client to create and map volumes.

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