Deployment Guide

Attach the Host Servers (SAS)

On each host server, install the SAS host bus adapters (HBAs), install the drivers, and make sure that the latest supported firmware is

installed.

About this task

See the Dell EMC Storage Compatibility Matrix for a list of supported SAS HBAs and recommended host adapter settings.

Steps

1. Install the SAS HBAs in the host servers.

NOTE: Do not install HBAs from different vendors in the same server.

2. Install supported drivers for the HBAs and make sure that the HBAs have the latest supported firmware installed.

3. Use the SAS cabling diagram to cable the host servers directly to the storage system.

Connect the Management Ports to the

Management Network

Connect the management port on each storage controller to the management network.

About this task

Figure 42. Connect the Management Ports to the Management Network

1. Management network

2. Ethernet switch

3. SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system

Steps

1. Connect the Ethernet switch to the management network.

2. Connect the management ports to the Ethernet switch.

• Connect the management port on the top storage controller to the Ethernet switch.

• Connect the management port on the bottom storage controller to the Ethernet switch.

Labeling the Ethernet Management Cables

Label the Ethernet management cables that connect each storage controller to an Ethernet switch.

Prerequisites

Locate the Ethernet management cable labels that shipped with the SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system.

Connect the Front-End Cabling