Deployment Guide
Table Of Contents
- Dell EMC PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide
- Contents
- Before you begin
- Mount the enclosures in the rack
- Connect to the management network
- Cable host servers to the storage system
- Cabling considerations
- Connecting the enclosure to hosts
- Host connection
- Connect power cables and power on the storage system
- Perform system and storage setup
- Record storage system information
- Using guided setup
- Web browser requirements and setup
- Access the PowerVault Manager
- Update firmware
- Use guided setup in the PowerVault Manager Welcome panel
- Perform host setup
- Host system requirements
- Windows hosts
- Configuring a Windows host with FC HBAs
- Configuring a Windows host with iSCSI network adapters
- Configuring a Windows host with SAS HBAs
- Linux hosts
- Configuring a Linux host with FC HBAs
- Configure a Linux host with iSCSI network adapters
- Attach a Linux host with iSCSI network adapters to the storage system
- Assign IP addresses for each network adapter connecting to the iSCSI network
- Register the Linux host with iSCSI network adapters and create volumes
- Enable and configure DM Multipath on the Linux host with iSCSI network adapters
- Create a Linux file system on the volumes
- SAS host server configuration for Linux
- VMware ESXi hosts
- Fibre Channel host server configuration for VMware ESXi
- iSCSI host server configuration for VMware ESXi
- Attach an ESXi host with network adapters to the storage system
- Configure the VMware ESXi VMkernel
- Configure the software iSCSI adapter on the ESXi host
- Register an ESXi host with a configured software iSCSI adapter and create and map volumes
- Enable multipathing on an ESXi host with iSCSI volumes
- Volume rescan and datastore creation for an ESXi hosts with iSCSI network adapters
- SAS host server configuration for VMware ESXi
- Citrix XenServer hosts
- Fibre Channel host server configuration for Citrix XenServer
- iSCSI host server configuration for Citrix XenServer
- Attach a XenServer host with network adapters to the storage system
- Configure a software iSCSI adapter on a XenServer host
- Configure the iSCSI IQN on a XenServer host
- Enable Multipathing on a XenServer host
- Register a XenServer host with a software iSCSI adapter and create volumes
- Create a Storage Repository for a volume on a XenServer host with a software iSCSI adapter
- SAS host server configuration for Citrix XenServer
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Locate the service tag
- Operators (Ops) panel LEDs
- Initial start-up problems
- Cabling for replication
- SFP+ transceiver for FC/iSCSI ports
- System Information Worksheet
- Setting network port IP addresses using the CLI port and serial cable
Mount the enclosures in the rack
This section describes how to unpack the ME4 Series Storage System equipment, prepare for installation, and safely mount the
enclosures into the rack.
Topics:
• Rackmount rail kit
• Install the 2U enclosure
• Install the 5U84 enclosure
• Connect optional expansion enclosures
Rackmount rail kit
Rack mounting rails are available for use in 19-inch rack cabinets.
The rails have been designed and tested for the maximum enclosure weight. Multiple enclosures may be installed without loss
of space in the rack. Use of other mounting hardware may cause some loss of rack space. Contact Dell EMC to ensure that
suitable mounting rails are available for the rack you plan to use.
Install the 2U enclosure
The 2U enclosure is delivered with the disks installed.
1. Remove the rail kit from the accessories box, and examine for damage.
2. Ensure that the preassembled rails are the correct length for the rack.
3. Use the following procedure to install the rail in the rack:
a. Loosen the position locking screws on the rail.
b. Identify the rack holes for installing the rails in the rack and insert the rail pins into the rear rack post.
c. Extend the rail to fit between the front and rear rack posts and insert the rail pins into the front rack post.
NOTE: Ensure that the rail pins are fully inserted in the rack holes in the front and rear rack posts.
d. Use the clamping screws to secure the rail to the rack posts and tighten the position locking screws on the rail.
Figure 10. Install the rail in the rack (left hand rail shown for 2U enclosure)
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