Deployment Guide

Example

Figure 34. Storage System with a Single 8 Gb Storage Controller and Two FC Switches

1. Server 1 2. Server 2

3. FC switch 1 (fault domain 1) 4. FC switch 2 (fault domain 2)

5. Storage system 6. Storage controller 1

Next steps

Install or enable MPIO on the host servers.

NOTE: After the Storage Center configuration is complete, run the host access wizard to configure host server access

and apply MPIO best practices.

For the latest best practices, see the Dell Storage Center Best Practices document on

the Dell TechCenter site (http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/storage/).

Using SFP+ Transceiver Modules

An SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system with 16 Gb Fibre Channel storage controllers uses short range small-form-factor pluggable

(SFP+) transceiver modules.

Figure 35. SFP+ Transceiver Module with a Bail Clasp Latch

The SFP+ transceiver modules are installed into the front-end ports of a storage controller. Fiber-optic cables are connected from

the SFP+ transceiver modules in a storage controller to SFP+ transceiver modules in Fibre Channel switches.

Guidelines for Using SFP+ Transceiver Modules

The SCv2000/SCv2020 storage system supports the use of SFP+ transceiver modules for 16 Gb FC connectivity.

Before installing SFP+ transceiver modules and fiber-optic cables, read the following guidelines.

CAUTION: When handling static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damaging the product from static

electricity.

Connect the Front-End Cabling