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    Dell Storage Center SC180 Expansion Enclosure Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: E11J Regulatory Type: E11J001 ...

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    Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 201 ...

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    Contents About this Guide....................................................................................................... 5 Revision History ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Audience ......................................................... ...

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    Identifying the Failed Enclosure Management Module ............................................................... 28 Replacing an Enclosure Management Module ............................................................................ 29 Replacing Rack Rails .......................................................................................... ...

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    Preface About this Guide This guide describes how to perform service and maintenance on an SC180 expansion enclosure. Revision History Document Number: MV429 Revision Date Description A00 March 2015 Initial release Audience The information provided in this Owner’s Manual is intended for use by Dell end users. Contacting Dell Dell provides several ...

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    Provides instructions for using the Storage Center Command Utility. The Command Utility provides a command-line interface (CLI) to enable management of Storage Center functionality on Windows, Linux, Solaris, and AIX platforms. • Dell Storage Center Command Set for Windows PowerShell Provides instructions for getting started with Windows PowerShe ...

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    1 About the SC180 Expansion Enclosure An SC180 expansion enclosure provides expansion storage for an SCv2080 storage controller. The SC180 connects directly to the SAS ports on the back of the storage system. SC180 Expansion Enclosure Overview The SC180 is a 5U SAS expansion enclosure that supports up to 84 internal 3.5 ‐ inch hard drives install ...

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    Item Name Panel Description 1 Drawer-specific anti-tamper locks Locks the drawer shut using a Torx T20 screwdriver until the red arrows point to the locked icon (away from the center of the chassis). 2 Drawer-specific left and right side status indicators • Sideplane OK/Power Good : – Off — Sideplane card or cable fault – Green — Sideplan ...

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    Item Name Panel Description • Logical Status : Amber when there is a change of status or fault from something other than the expansion enclosure itself (this may be from an external RAID controller or HBA, but is usually associated with a disk drive as indicated by its own fault LED) • Drawer 1 Fault : Amber when a drive, cable, or sideplane fa ...

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    Item Name Icon Description 1 Optional cable retention positions (4) — Locations for optional cable retention brackets. 2 Expansion Enclosure Modules (2) — Each EMM contains SAS ports and status indicators. 3 Cooling fans (5) — Fans that provide cooling for the expansion enclosure. 4 Power supply units (2) — 2.8 kW power supply that provides ...

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    Item Control/ Feature Icon Description 5 SAS port link status indicators • Green (steady) — Connected, but no activity • Green (flashing) — Connected plus activity • Off — Not connected SC180 Expansion Enclosure Fan Module Features and Indicators SC180 expansion enclosures include five fan modules in five interface slots. Figure 4. SC18 ...

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    SC180 Expansion Enclosure PSU Features and Indicators SC180 expansion enclosures include two Power Supply Units (PSUs) in two interface slots. Figure 5. SC180 PSU Features and Indicators Item Control/Feature Icon Description 1 Release latch — Press the release latch to remove the PSU. 2 PSU fault • Amber (steady) — PSU fault, PSU not supplyin ...

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    Figure 6. DDIC and Status Indicator Item Feature Indicator Code 1 DDIC fault indicator Amber — Drive fault Amber (flashing) — Flashes in one second intervals when drive or enclosure indicator is set to On in Dell Storage Client. With the drive indicator, the containing drawer fault LED will also flash; with the enclosure indicator, all drives? ...

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    2 Replacing SC180 Components This section describes how to remove and install components of an SC180 expansion enclosure. This document assumes that the customer has received the replacement component and is ready to install it. Safety Precautions Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. If equi ...

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    Electrical Safety Precautions Always follow electrical safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment. WARNING: Disconnect power from the expansion enclosure when removing or installing components that are not hot-swappable. When disconnecting power, first power down the storage system using the Dell Storage Client and th ...

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    • Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body because they are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present. • Do not lift a expansion enclosure chassis by the handles of the power supply units (PSUs). They are not designed to ...

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    Replacing PSUs The SC180 expansion enclosure supports two hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs). If one unit fails, the second unit continues to provide power to the expansion enclosure. Identifying the Failed PSU To determine which power supply unit (PSU) failed, use the Dell Storage Client. 1. Click the Hardware tab. 2. In the Hardware tab navi ...

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    Figure 8. Rear View of the Enclosure Showing the Failed the Power Supply Replacing a PSU Use this procedure to replace a failed power supply unit (PSU). Prerequisites 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. 2. Contact Dell Technical Support Services to let them know that you are performing a repair. About th ...

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    Figure 9. Removing a PSU 1. Release tab 2. Handle 4. Slide the replacement power supply unit into the chassis until it is fully seated and the release tab clicks into place. 5. Connect the power cable to the power supply unit and make sure the cable is plugged into a power outlet. 6. Secure the power cable using the clip. Figure 10. Securing the Po ...

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    NOTE: Allow several seconds for the expansion enclosure to recognize the PSU and determine its status. When the PSU is functioning properly, the Power OK indicator turns green and the PSU fault and AC fault indicators are off. 8. In the Dell Storage Client, make sure that the replacement PSU is recognized and shown as up and running. Next steps 1. ...

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    6. Select the failed cooling fan. The location of the failed cooling fan module is displayed in the Fan View tab. Figure 12. Rear View of the Enclosure Showing the Failed the Cooling Fan Module Replacing a Cooling Fan Module Use this procedure to replace a failed cooling fan module. Prerequisites 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell ...

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    Figure 13. Removing a Fan Module 1. Fan module 2. Release tab 2. Rotate the replacement fan module so that the release tab and handle are on the right side. 3. Slide the replacement fan module into the chassis until it is fully seated and the release tab clicks into place. NOTE: Allow several seconds for the enclosure to recognize the fan module an ...

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    Replacing Hard Drives The SC180 expansion enclosure supports up to 84 3.5 ‐ inch hot ‐ swappable hard drives installed in a two ‐ drawer, three ‐ row, 14 ‐ column configuration. Hard drives are connected to a backplane using Disk Drive in Carrier (DDIC) hard drive carriers. SC180 Expansion Enclosure Drive Numbering In an SC180 expansion e ...

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    Figure 15. Inside Drawer View Showing the Failed Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Use this procedure to replace a failed hard drive. Prerequisites 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. 2. Contact Dell Technical Support Services to let them know that you are performing a repair. About this task Hard drives ...

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    Figure 16. Opening a DDIC Drawer 1. Drawer latches (2 per drawer) 2. Drawer (2 per chassis) CAUTION: If the SC180 operates for too long (depending on altitude) with drive drawers open, the enclosure can overheat, causing potential drive failure and data loss. Such use may invalidate the warranty. 3. Find the failed DDIC by the lit LED. 4. Press the ...

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    Figure 17. Removing a DDIC 1. Drive fault LED 2. Release button 3. DDIC NOTE: Leave the drive in the carrier. The replacement drive will come in a carrier and attempting to remove the carrier can cause the carrier to break. 7. Lower the replacement DDIC into the slot then push and hold the DDIC down while sliding it toward the back of the enclosure ...

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    Figure 18. Closing a Drawer 8. Close the drawer. a. Push and hold both drawer releases then push the drawer in slightly. b. Let go of the releases and push the drawer the rest of the way in until it clicks shut. 9. In the Dell Storage Client, make sure that the replacement hard drive is recognized and shown as up and running. If the Dell Storage Cl ...

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    Identifying the Failed Enclosure Management Module To determine which EMM failed, use the Dell Storage Client. 1. Click the Hardware tab. 2. In the Hardware tab navigation pane, select the Storage Center. 3. In the Hardware Alerts area, find the hardware alert that identifies the enclosure with the failed EMM (IO Module). Figure 19. Hardware Alert ...

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    Figure 20. Rear View of the Enclosure Showing the Failed EMM Replacing an Enclosure Management Module Use this procedure to replace a failed EMMs. Prerequisites 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. About this task EMMs can be replaced one at a time without shutting down the storage system. Steps 1. Discon ...

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    Figure 21. Replacing an EMM 1. EMM 2. EMM release tab and lever 4. Insert the replacement EMM into the bay until it is fully seated. 5. Push the release lever toward the chassis until it clicks into place. 6. Reconnect the SAS cables to the EMM. Next steps 1. Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to Dell Technical Support Services. Replacing Ra ...

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    a. Remove the fixing screws from the rear of the expansion enclosure. b. Remove the HDBs from the rear of the rack. 2. Remove the expansion enclosure from the rack rails. WARNING: Do not attempt to the lift the expansion enclosure by yourself. Always get assistance when lifting the expansion enclosure. If installed above the lower 20U of a rack, a ...

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    3 Troubleshooting SC180 Components This section contains basic troubleshooting steps for components inside the SC180 expansion enclosures. Troubleshooting Fan Modules Use these steps to troubleshoot fan modules. 1. Check the status of the fan module using the Dell Storage Client. 2. Determine the status of the fan module LEDs. If the fan fault indi ...

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    CAUTION: Confirm that the particular drive contains no user data. The Fault LED alone is not an indication the drive can be safely removed. • If the DDIC fault LED is not lit, proceed to the next step. 3. Check the connectors and reseat the DDIC. CAUTION: Perform this only on unmanaged drives or after you confirm that the particular drive contain ...

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    4 SC180 Technical Specifications This section contains technical specifications of the SC180 expansion enclosure. Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the SC180 expansion enclosure are displayed in the following tables. Drives SAS hard drives Up to 84 3.5-inch SAS hot-swappable hard drives (6.0 Gbps) Enclosure Management Modules ...

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    Back-Panel Connectors (per EMM) – 3 m – 5 m NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8086/SFF-8088 compliant. LED Indicators Front panel • One two-digit LCD indicator for Unit ID, error code, and unit location identifier • One two-color LED indicator for power status • One single-color LED indicator for module fault status (expansion enclosure as a w ...

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    Power Supplies Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less Available Hard Drive Power (per Slot) Supported hard drive power consumption (continuous) Up to 1.16 A at +5 V Up to 1.6 A at +12 V IO Card Power (per Slot) Maxi ...

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    Environmental Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour Storage 5% to 100% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration Operating 0.21 G at 5–500 Hz for 15 min Storage 1.04 G at 2–200 Hz for 15 min Maximum shock Operating Half-sine shock 5 G +/- 5% with a pulse duration of 10 ms +/- 10% in operational orientati ...

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