Setup Guide

Setting Up Your Dell SCv2080 Storage System (continued)
Cable an SC180 Expansion Enclosure
To add capacity to your storage system, you can connect one SC180 expansion enclosure to an SCv2080 storage system. A maximum of 168 physical drives are supported in an
SCv2080 storage system. The expansion enclosure includes two Enclosure Management Modules (EMM) in two interface slots.
1. Turn 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 the two power supply units on the
rear of the system.
NOTE: Before attempting to discover or manage the storage system, wait for
the green indicator lights on the on the back of the storage controllers to match the
pattern shown in the following illustration. It may take up to five minutes to
completely power on the storage controllers.
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Cable the Backend
Power on Storage System Components
1. Left storage controller
2. Right storage controller
3. EMM 1
4. EMM 2
5. Expansion enclosure
Chain 1: A Side (Orange)
1. Left storage controller: port A to EMM 1, port C
2. Right storage controller: port B to EMM 1, port B
Chain 1: B Side (Blue)
1. Right storage controller: port A to EMM 2, port C
2. Left storage controller: port B to EMM 2, port B
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Interconnect the Storage Controllers
If you are installing an SCv2080 storage system without expansion enclosures,
connect SAS cables between the initiator and target ports of each storage controller.
To interconnect the storage controllers:
1. Connect a SAS cable between port A on one storage controller and port B on the
other storage controller.
2. Connect a SAS cable between port B on one storage controller and port A on the
other storage controller.
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Connect to Management Network
The Ethernet management interface of each storage controller must
be connected to a management network. The Ethernet management
port (eth0) 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 right storage
controller to the Ethernet switch.
2. Connect the Ethernet management port on the left storage
controller to the Ethernet switch.
The Dell Storage Manager Client 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.
To use the Dell Storage Manager Client:
1. Go to dell.com/support, navigate to Servers, Storage, & Networking → Dell Storage →
Dell Storage SCv2080, click the Drivers & downloads link, 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, install the software on a host sever that is located on the same subnet as the storage
system. For host setup, the host server does not have to be located 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 is displayed.
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 uninitialized SCv2080 systems and configure them.
3. For a Storage Center with Fibre Channel HBAs, the deployment wizard provides the storage
controller WWNs for zoning requirements. When prompted, create the required zones for each
fault domain.
Configure a Host to Access Storage Center Wizard
1. For Windows and Linux servers, click the Configure this host to access a Storage Center link and log in to the Storage Center. The Set up localhost on Storage Center
wizard opens. For VMware ESXi hosts, click Configure VMware vSphere to access a Storage Center. The Set up VMware Host on Storage Center wizard opens.
NOTE: To configure access to a Storage Center with SAS HBAs, you must log in to a Dell Storage Manager Data Collector.
2. For a Storage Center with Fibre Channel HBAs, configure zoning to make sure that storage is visible to the host servers. Using 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.
3. Follow the steps in the wizard to configure host servers 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.
Related Publications
The following documentation is available for the Dell Storage Center SCv2080 storage system:
• Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Getting Started Guide • Dell Storage Manager Release Notes
• Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Owner’s Manual • Storage Center OS Release Notes
• Dell Storage Center SCv2080 Storage System Deployment Guide
10 Download, Install, and Run the Dell Storage Manager Client
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Connect the Power Cables
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CAUTION: Make sure the power switch is set to off
(O) before connecting the power.
To connect the power cables:
1. Connect power cables from each power supply module to a power
source.
2. Use the strain relief fasteners to secure the power cables to the
power supply modules so they cannot be pulled out accidentally.
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