Deployment Guide

Connecting the enclosure

The storage enclosure is connected to a host server by using one or both of the two EMMs. The EMMs are named as EMM 0 and EMM 1.

You can connect the enclosure in three different configurations:

• Single Port Configuration

• Redundant Configuration

• Multi-chain Configuration

Topics:

• Before you begin

• Procedure to connect the enclosure

• Cabling your enclosure

Before you begin

WARNING:

Whenever you lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not lift the system by yourself.

WARNING: Opening or removing the system cover when the system is turned on may expose to a risk of electric shock.

CAUTION: Do not operate the system without the cover for a duration exceeding five minutes.

CAUTION: A certified service technician can only perform the repairs. Troubleshoot and perform simple repairs as

authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage

because of the service that is not Dell authorized is not covered in the warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions

shipped with the product.

Before connecting your storage enclosure, make sure that the following are available:

• Power cables

• SAS cables

• Rail kit

• Dell systems management applications and documentation media

• The latest version of Dell OpenManage Server Administrator is installed. For more information about installation instructions and

supported operating systems, see the OpenManage Server Administrator documentation available at https://www.dell.com/

openmanagemanuals.

Procedure to connect the enclosure

To connect the enclosure to a host system:

1. Turn off the host system and all attached storage devices.

2. Connect the SAS cable to EMM SAS connector on the storage enclosure and to the RAID controller on the host system. Push the

cable into the connector until it clicks into place.

NOTE:

• Connectors on both ends of the SAS cable are universally keyed. You can connect either end of the cable to the

EMM or the RAID controller.

• To remove the SAS cable, pull the pull-tab to release the cable from the connector on the EMM and the host

system.

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