Compellent SC5020 - Disk array DELL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Disk Array / Storage System
Brand	Dell
Model	Compellent SC5020 / SC5020F
Category	Disk Array
Dimensions (H x W x D)	13.34 cm x 44.50 cm x 78.27 cm (5.25 in x 17.5 in x 31 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)	43 kg (95 lb)
Weight (without drives)	32.5 kg (72 lb)
Drive Bays	30 x 2.5-inch hot-swappable SAS
Drive Types Supported	SAS HDD (SC5020) or SAS SSD (SC5020F)
Storage Controllers	2 hot-swappable, each with battery backup unit
RAID Management	Dell Storage Manager
Power Supply Units	Dual redundant, hot-swappable
Input Voltage	200–240 VAC (Type 1) or 100–240 VAC (Type 2 & 3)
Maximum Output Power	Up to 1485 W
Front-End Connectivity	Fibre Channel (16/32 Gb), iSCSI (10 GbE), or SAS (12 Gb) I/O card
Back-End Connectivity	2 x 12 Gbps SAS ports per controller
Management Port	1 Gbps or 10 Gbps embedded Ethernet (MGMT)
USB Port	1 x USB 2.0
Serial Port	Micro-USB for initial configuration and support
LED Indicators	Front panel, drive carriers, power supplies, storage controllers
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Relative Humidity (operating)	10% to 80% noncondensing, max dew point 29°C
Airborne Contaminant Level	Class G1 or lower (ISA-S71.04-1985)

Frequently Asked Questions - Compellent SC5020 DELL

How can I identify a failed drive in the SC5020 storage system?

Use Dell Storage Manager. Navigate to the Hardware tab, select Enclosures, then click the Disks tab. Locate the drive with status Down. Record its location from the Name column.

What is the procedure to replace a failed power supply module?

First, use Dell Storage Manager to set the Storage Center to Maintenance mode. Press the power switch on the failing unit to turn it off. Disconnect the power cable, then press the release tab and slide the module out. Insert the replacement module, connect power, and turn it on. Verify in Storage Manager that it is recognized and running.

How do I remove a storage controller from the chassis?

Shut down the controller via Dell Storage Manager. Label and disconnect all cables. Press the release tab and rotate the lever. Pull the controller partway, then fully remove it. Immediately install the service baffle within three minutes to prevent thermal shutdown.

What do the front panel status indicators mean?

The Power indicator lights steady green when at least one power supply is on. The Status indicator lights steady blue when both controllers complete startup without faults. Blinking amber indicates a fault. The Identification button blinks blue when commanded to identify the system.

How to install a mezzanine card in the storage controller?

Remove the storage controller and its cover. Remove riser 1. Remove the blank cover or existing card. Angle the new mezzanine card into the front slot, press down on the release latch and blue dot until secure, and tighten the screw. Replace riser 1 and the cover, then reinstall the controller.

What safety precautions should be taken when handling the storage system?

Always use an ESD wrist strap and static mat. Avoid contact with backplane components. Do not remove covers from power supplies. Use two hands to lift heavy modules. Ensure proper grounding. Follow all electrical safety rules.

How to remove the front bezel?

Use the system key to unlock the keylock. Lift the release latch next to the keylock. Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the panel, then unhook the right end and pull it off.

How many drives can the SC5020 support?

The SC5020 supports up to 30 internal 2.5-inch SAS drives. With expansion enclosures, it can support a total of 222 drives (up to 192 on a single SAS chain). For SC5020F, it supports up to 222 SSDs.

How do I power up the Storage Center after a power outage?

First, connect all expansion enclosures and storage system to power. Turn on expansion enclosures one at a time, waiting for each to become operational. Then press both power switches on the back of the storage system chassis.

How to replace a battery backup unit?

Set the Storage Center to Maintenance mode and shut down the storage controller. Remove the controller and install a service baffle. Remove the controller cover. Lift the handle on the battery unit to slide it away from the cage connector. Install the new battery by placing it over the cage and lowering the handle. Reinstall the controller and clear swap status.

USER MANUAL Compellent SC5020 DELL

SC5020 and SC5020F Storage System

Owner's Manual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
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.

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Contents

About This Manual....5

Revision History......5

Audience....5

Contacting Dell....5

1 SC5020 Series Storage System Hardware....6

SC5020 Series Storage System Front-Panel View....6

SC5020 Series Storage System Back-Panel View....7

SC5020 Series Storage System Drives....8

SC5020 Series Storage System Drive Numbering....8

SC5020 Series Storage Controller Features and Indicators 9

SC5020 Series Storage Controller....9

2 Replacing Storage System Components....12

Safety Precautions....12

Installation Safety Precautions....12

Electrical Safety Precautions....12

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions....13

General Safety Precautions....13

Bezel....13

Remove the Front Bezel....13

Install the Front Bezel....14

Hard Drives 14

Identify the Failed Drive....15

Remove the Failed Drive....15

Install the Replacement Drive....15

Power Supply and Cooling Fan Modules....16

Identify the Failed Power Supply....16

Identify the Failed Cooling Fan....16

Replace a Power Supply and Cooling Fan Module....16

Storage Controllers....18

Before Working Inside Storage Controller....18

Storage Controller Service Baffle....18

Storage Controller....19

Storage Controller Cover 22

Battery Backup Unit....23

Riser 1....25

I/O Card....27

Mezzanine Card....30

Rack Rails....33

Remove the Rack Rails....33

Install the Rack Rails....34

Power Up the Storage Center Hardware....34

3 SC5020 Series Storage System Technical Specifications.... 36

Technical Specifications....36

This manual describes the features and technical specifications of an SC5020 series storage system.

Revision History

Document Number: 680-138-001

Revision Date Description

A June 2017 Initial release

B November 2017 Added the SC5020F storage system, SC460 expansion enclosure, and a Storage

Center power up procedure

C November 2018 Updated tech specs, incorporated enhancement requests

Audience

The information provided in this manual is intended for use by Dell end users.

Contacting Dell

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available in your area.

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to Dell.com/support.

• For customized support, type your system service tag on the support page and click Submit.
- For general support, browse the product list on the support page and select your product.

SC5020 Series Storage System Hardware

The SC5020 series storage system ships with Dell Enterprise Plus drives, two redundant power supply/cooling fan modules, and two redundant storage controllers. Each storage controller contains the front-end, back-end, and management communication ports of the storage system.

SC5020 Series Storage System Front-Panel View

The front panel of the storage system contains power and status indicators, and a system identification button. In addition, the hard drives are installed and removed through the front of the storage system chassis.

Figure 1. SC5020 Series Storage System Front-Panel View

Item Name Icon Description

1 Power indicator Lights when the storage system power is on

• Off - No power
• On steady green – At least one power supply is providing power to the storage system

2 Status indicator Lights when the startup process for both storage controllers is complete with no faults detected.

NOTE: The startup process can take 5–10 minutes or more.

• Off – One or both storage controllers are running startup routines, or a fault has been detected during startup
• On steady blue – Both storage controllers have completed the startup process and are in normal operation
• Blinking amber – Fault detected

3 Identification button ⓘ

Blinking blue continuously – A user sent a command to the storage system to make the LED blink so that the user can identify the storage system in the rack.

- The identification LED blinks on the control panel of the chassis, to allow users to find the storage system when looking at the front of the rack.

- The identification LEDs on the storage controllers also blink, which allows users to find the storage system when looking at the back of the rack.

4 Hard drives — Can have up to 30 internal 2.5-inch SAS hard drives

SC5020 Series Storage System Back-Panel View

The back panel of the storage system contains the storage controller indicators and power supply indicators.

Figure 2. SC5020 Series Storage System Back-Panel View

Item	Name Icon Description
1 Power supply/cooling fan module (2)		Contains power supplies and fans that provide cooling for the storage system, with AC input to the power supply of 200–240 V. In Storage Manager, the power supply/cooling fan module on the left side of the back panel is Power Supply 1 and power supply/cooling fan module on the right side of the back panel is Power Supply 2.
2 Storage controller (2) — Each storage controller contains:
		· card with four SFP+ ports or four RJ45 10GBASE-T ports· One expansion slot for a front-end I/O card:- Fibre Channel- iSCSI- SAS· SAS expansion ports - Two 12 Gbps SAS ports for back-end connectivity to expansion enclosures· USB port - Single USB 2.0 port· MGMT port - Embedded Ethernet port for system management· Serial port - Micro-USB serial port used for an alternative initial configuration and support-only functions
3 Power switch (2) — Controls power for the storage system. Each power supply/cooling fan module has one power switch.
4 Power supply/cooling fan module LED handle	—	The handle of the power supply/cooling fan module indicates the DC power status of the power supply and the fans.· Not lit - No power· Solid green - Power supply has valid power source and is operational· Blinking amber - Error condition in the power supply· Blinking green - Firmware is being updated.

- Blinking green then off – Power supply mismatch

5 Power socket (2) — Accepts the following standard computer power cords:

• IEC320-C13 for deployments worldwide
• IEC60320-C19 for deployments in Japan

SC5020 Series Storage System Drives

The SC5020 series storage system supports Dell Enterprise Plus drives.

• The SC5020 storage controller supports both spinning hard drives and SSDs.
  • The SC5020F storage controller supports SSDs.

The drives in the SC5020 series storage system are installed horizontally. The indicators on the drives provide status and activity information.

Figure 3. SC5020 Series Storage System Drive Indicators

Item Control/Feature Indicator Code

1 Drive activity indicator

• Blinking green – Drive has I/O activity
• Steady green – Drive is detected and has no faults

2 Drive status indicator

• Steady green – Normal operation
• Blinking green – A command was sent to the drive to make the LED blink so that you can identify the drive in the rack.
• Blinking amber – Hardware or firmware fault

SC5020 Series Storage System Drive Numbering

The storage system holds up to 30 drives, which are numbered from left to right in rows starting from 0 at the top-left drive. Drive numbers increment from left to right, and then top to bottom such that the first row of drives is numbered from 0 to 4 from left to right, and the second row of drives is numbered from 5 to 9 from left to right.

Dell Storage Manager identifies drives as XX-YY, where XX is the number of the unit ID of the storage system and YY is the drive position inside the storage system.

Figure 4. SC5020 Series Storage System Drive Numbering

SC5020 Series Storage Controller Features and Indicators

The SC5020 series storage system includes two storage controllers in two interface slots.

SC5020 Series Storage Controller

The following figure shows the features and indicators on the storage controller.

Figure 5. SC5020 Series Storage Controller

Item

Control/Feature Icon Description

1 I/O card slot

Fibre Channel I/O card – Ports are numbered 1 to 4 from left to right

• The LEDs on the 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports have the following meanings:

• All off - No power
• All on - Booting up
• Blinking amber - 4 Gbps activity
• Blinking green - 8 Gbps activity
• Blinking yellow - 16 Gbps activity
• Blinking amber and yellow - Beacon
• All blinking (simultaneous) - Firmware initialized
• All blinking (alternating) - Firmware fault

• The LEDs on the 32 Gb Fibre Channel ports have the following meanings:

• All off - No power
• All on - Booting up
• Blinking amber - 8 Gbps activity
• Blinking green - 16 Gbps activity
• Blinking yellow - 32 Gbps activity
• Blinking amber and yellow - Beacon
• All blinking (simultaneous) - Firmware initialized
• All blinking (alternating) - Firmware fault

iSCSI I/O card – Ports are numbered 1 to 4 from left to right

NOTE: The iSCSI I/O card supports Data Center Bridging (DCB), but the mezzanine card does not support DCB.

- The LEDs on the iSCSI ports have the following meanings:

• Off - No power
• Steady Amber - Link
• Blinking Green - Activity

SAS I/O card – Ports are numbered 1 to 4 from left to right

The SAS ports on SAS I/O cards do not have LEDs.

2 Identification LED ⓘ

Blinking blue continuously – A command was sent to the storage system to make the LED blink so that you can identify the storage system in the rack.

The identification LED blinks on the control panel of the chassis, which allows users to find the storage system when looking at the front of the rack.

The identification LEDs on the storage controllers also blink, which allows users to find the storage system when looking at the back of the rack.

3 Cache to Flash (C2F) Off - Running normally

• Blinking green – Running on battery (shutting down)

4 Health status • Off – Unpowered

• Blinking amber
• Slow blinking amber (2s on, 1s off) – Controller hardware fault was detected. Use Storage Manager to view specific details about the hardware fault.

• Fast blinking amber (4x per second) - Power good and the pre-operating system is booting

• Blinking green

• Slow blinking green (2s on, 1s off) – Operating system is booting
• Blinking green (1s on, 1s off) - System is in safe mode
• Fast blinking green (4x per second) - Firmware is updating

- Solid green – Running normal operation

5 Serial port (micro USB) Used under the supervision of technical support to troubleshoot and support systems.
6 MGMT port — Ethernet port used for storage system management and access to Storage

Manager.

Two LEDs with the port indicate link status (left LED) and activity status (right LED):

• Link and activity indicators are off – Not connected to the network
• Link indicator is green – The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed.
• Link indicator is amber – The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed.
• Activity indicator is blinking green – Network data is being sent or received.

7 USB port One USB 2.0 connector that is used for SupportAssist diagnostic files when the storage system is not connected to the Internet.
8 Mini-SAS (ports 1 and 2) Back-end expansion ports 1 and 2. LEDs with the ports indicate connectivity information between the storage controller and the expansion enclosure:

- Steady green indicates the SAS connection is working properly.

- Steady yellow indicates the SAS connection is not working properly.

9 Mezzanine card

The iSCSI ports on the mezzanine card are either 10 GbE SFP+ ports or 1 GbE/10 GbE RJ45 ports.

The LEDs on the iSCSI ports have the following meanings:

• Off – No connectivity
• Steady green, left LED – Link (full speed)
• Steady amber, left LED - Link (degraded speed)
• Blinking green, right LED – Activity

NOTE: The mezzanine card does not support DCB.

Replacing Storage System Components

This chapter describes how to remove and install components of the SC5020 series storage system. This information assumes that you have received the replacement component and are ready to install it.

Safety Precautions

Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.

If equipment described in this guide is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described in the following sections.

NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with each Storage Center component. Warranty information is included as a separate document.

Installation Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions when installing an SC5020 series storage system:

• Dell recommends that only individuals with rack-mounting experience install an SC5020 series storage system in a rack.
• When installing multiple expansion enclosures in a rack, fill the rack from the bottom up and empty the rack from the top down.
• The rack construction must support the total weight of the installed expansion enclosures. The design should incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack from tipping or being pushed over during installation or in normal use.
• To prevent the rack from tipping, slide only one storage system out of the rack at a time.
• Make sure that the storage system is always fully grounded to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
• When handling the storage system components, use an electrostatic wrist guard or a similar form of protection.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Always follow electrical safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.

• Provide a suitable power source with electrical overload protection. All Storage Center components must be grounded before applying power. Make sure that a safe electrical earth connection can be made to power supply cords. Check the grounding before applying power.
• The plugs on the power supply cords are used as the main disconnect device. Make sure that the socket outlets are located near the equipment and are easily accessible.
• Know the locations of the equipment power switches and the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch, or electrical outlet.
• Do not work alone when working with high-voltage components.
• Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators.
• Do not remove covers from the power supply unit. Disconnect the power connection before removing a power supply from the storage system.
• Do not remove a faulty power supply unless you have a replacement model of the correct type ready for insertion.
• Unplug the storage system chassis before you move it or if you think it has become damaged in any way. When powered by multiple AC sources, disconnect all power sources for complete isolation.

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Always follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. The resulting electrical discharge can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. Follow these guidelines to protect your equipment from ESD:

• Dell recommends that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the chassis.
• Observe all conventional ESD precautions when handling plug-in modules and components.
• Use a suitable ESD wrist or ankle strap.
• Avoid contact with backplane components and module connectors.
• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for use.

General Safety Precautions

Always follow general safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.

• Keep the area around the storage system chassis clean and free of clutter.
• Place any system components that have been removed away from the storage system chassis or on a table so that they are not in the way of other people.
• While working on the storage system chassis, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves. These items can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan.
• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body. These items 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 the storage system chassis by the handles of the power supply units (PSUs). They are not designed to hold the weight of the entire chassis, and the chassis cover could become bent.
• Before moving the storage system chassis, remove the PSUs to minimize weight.
• Do not remove drives until you are ready to replace them.

NOTE: To ensure proper storage system cooling, hard drive blanks must be installed in any hard drive slot that is not occupied.

Bezel

The front bezel is a cover for the front panel of the SC5020 series storage system.

Remove the Front Bezel

Before you remove or install hard drives in the storage system, remove the front bezel.

1 Use the system key to unlock the keylock at the left end of the bezel.
2 Lift the release latch next to the keylock.
3 Rotate the left end of the bezel away from the front panel.
4 Unhook the right end of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the storage system.

Figure 6. Installing and Removing the Bezel

1 Keylock 2 Front bezel

Install the Front Bezel

To secure the storage system, install the front bezel.

1 Hook the right end of the replacement bezel onto the front panel of the storage system.
2 Insert the left end of the bezel into the securing slot until the release latch locks into place.
3 Secure the bezel with the keylock.

Hard Drives

The SC5020 series storage system supports hot-swappable hard drives.

• In the SC5020 storage system, a minimum of 4 SSDs or 7 drives must be installed in the chassis or in an expansion enclosure.
- In the SC5020F storage system, a minimum of 4 SSDs must be installed in the chassis or in an expansion enclosure.

The drives are installed from left to right, and then top to bottom. The first row of drives are numbered from 0–4 from left to right, the second row of drives are numbered from 5–9 from left to right, and so on.

Dell Storage Manager identifies drives as XX-YY, where XX is the number of the unit ID of the storage system and YY is the drive position inside the storage system.

Figure 7. SC5020 Series Storage System Drive Numbering

Identify the Failed Drive

To determine which drive failed, use Dell Storage Manager.

1 Click the Hardware tab.
2 In the Hardware tab navigation pane, select the Enclosures node.
3 Click the Disks tab.
4 Find the drive with the status of Down.
5 Record the location of the drive from the Name column.

Remove the Failed Drive

Use this procedure to remove a failed drive from the SC5020 series storage system.

Prerequisites

• Before removing the drive, make sure that the following alert is displayed in the Alerts tab of Dell Storage Manager:
Drive # is ready to be removed., where # is the drive position in the storage system.
- Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance mode.

Steps

1 Remove the front bezel from the storage system.
2 Locate the failed hard drive in the storage system.
3 Press the release button to open the hard drive carrier release handle.
4 Slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive slot.

Install the Replacement Drive

Use this procedure to install a drive in the SC5020 series storage system.

Steps

1 Open the release handle on the drive carrier and insert the hard drive carrier into the open drive slot.
2 Slide the drive into the slot until the drive carrier contacts the midplane.
3 Close the drive carrier handle to lock the drive in place.
4 Continue to push firmly until you hear a click and the drive carrier handle fully engages.
5 Clear the drive swap status from the Hardware tab in Dell Storage Manager.
For instructions, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.

Next steps

1 Install the front bezel on the storage system.

2 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Production mode.
3 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.

Power Supply and Cooling Fan Modules

The SC5020 series storage system supports two hot-swappable power supply/cooling fan modules.

The cooling fans that cool the storage system and the power supplies are integrated into the power supply/cooling fan module and cannot be replaced separately. If one power supply/cooling fan module fails, the second module continues to provide power to the storage system.

NOTE: When a power supply/cooling fan module fails, the cooling fan speed in the remaining module increases significantly to provide adequate cooling. The cooling fan speed decreases gradually when a new power supply/cooling fan module is installed.

CAUTION: A single power supply/cooling fan module can be removed from a powered-on storage system for no more than 90 seconds. If a power supply/cooling fan module is removed for longer than 90 seconds, the storage system might shut down automatically to prevent damage.

Identify the Failed Power Supply

To determine which power supply failed, use Dell Storage Manager.

1 Click the Hardware tab.
2 In the Hardware tab navigation pane, click Power Supply.
3 Find the power supply with a status of Down.
4 Record the location of the failed power supply.

Identify the Failed Cooling Fan

To determine which cooling fan failed, use Dell Storage Manager.

1 Click the Hardware tab.
2 Click the Fan Sensor node.
3 Find the fan with a status of Down.
4 Record the location of the power supply in which the fan has failed.

Replace a Power Supply and Cooling Fan Module

Use this procedure to replace failed a power supply/cooling fan module.

Prerequisites

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.
2 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance mode.

About this task

You can replace power supply/cooling fan modules one at a time without shutting down the storage system.

Steps

1 Press the power switch on the power supply/cooling fan module to turn it off.
To prevent the module from overheating, replace it within 3 minutes.
2 Remove the hook-and-loop strap that secures the power cable to the LED handle and disconnect the power cable from the power supply/cooling fan module.

Illustration of a mechanical clamp or spring assembly with no visible text or symbols

Figure 8. Removing the Hook and Loop Strap from the Power Cable

3 Push the release tab on the power supply/cooling fan module to the right and use the handle to slide the module out of the chassis.

△| CAUTION: The power supply/cooling fan modules are heavy. To avoid injury, use both hands while removing the module.

Figure 9. Removing a Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module

1 Power supply/cooling fan module 2 Power socket
3 Release tab 4 Power supply/cooling fan module LED handle
5 Power switch

4 Slide the replacement power supply/cooling fan module into the chassis until it is fully seated and the release tab clicks into place.
5 Connect the power cable to the power supply/cooling fan module and make sure the cable is plugged into a power outlet.
6 Secure the power cable using the hook-and-loop strap.
7 Press the power switch on the power supply/cooling fan module to turn it on.

NOTE: Allow several seconds for the storage system to recognize the power supply/cooling fan module and determine its status. When the power supply/cooling fan module is functioning properly, the AC power status indicator turns green and the power supply/cooling fan status indicator is off.

8 In Dell Storage Manager, make sure that the replacement power supply is recognized and shows as up and running.

Next step

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Production mode.
2 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.

Storage Controllers

Use this procedure to remove a storage controller from the chassis.

Remove a storage controller if it fails or if a component inside the storage controller fails.

CAUTION: A label on the cover of each storage controller indicates the slot in which the storage controller is to be installed. Storage controller 1 must be installed in the top slot. Storage controller 2 must be installed in the bottom slot. If you install a storage controller into the wrong slot, the Storage Center will not function.

Before Working Inside Storage Controller

Perform the following steps before working inside a storage controller.

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance mode.
2 Use Dell Storage Manager to shut down the storage controller.
3 Remove the storage controller from the chassis.
4 Install the service baffle into the empty slot of the chassis immediately after removing the storage controller.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the service baffle must be installed within three minutes of removing the storage controller.

5 Remove the cover of the storage controller.

Storage Controller Service Baffle

The service baffle is installed in an empty storage controller slot to prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system.

Install the Service Baffle

You might need to remove a storage controller from the storage system for repairs.

About this task

Install the service baffle into the open slot within 3 minutes of removing the storage controller from the storage system chassis.

NOTE: The service baffle is included with your shipment.

Steps

1 Place one hand inside the bottom of the baffle.
2 Pull the top flap toward you to unfold the baffle.
The baffle looks like a box with an opening on each side and a flap on the top front.
3 Hold the flap of the baffle and slide it into the storage controller slot up to the dotted line.
4 Leave the baffle in place until you are ready to replace it with a storage controller.

3D diagram of a mechanical component with an orange arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

3D diagram of a mechanical component with a central slot and two adjacent blocks (no text or symbols)

Figure 10. Installing the Service Baffle

Storage Controller

Each storage controller contains the front-end, back-end, and management communication ports of the storage system.

Remove a Storage Controller

Use this procedure to remove a storage controller from the chassis.

Prerequisites

1 Locate the storage controller service baffle.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the service baffle must be installed within three minutes of removing the storage controller.

2 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support. For more information, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.
3 Contact technical support to let them know that you are performing a repair.

About this task

You can replace storage controllers one at a time without shutting down the storage system.

Steps

1 Shut down the storage controller using Dell Storage Manager.
2 Make sure that all cables plugged into the storage controller are labeled.
3 Disconnect all the cables from the storage controller that was shut down.
4 Press the release tab on the storage controller.
5 Rotate the release lever away from the storage controller.
6 Grasp the release lever, and pull the storage controller part way out of the chassis.
7 Use both hands to grasp the storage controller on both sides and pull the storage controller fully out of the chassis.

Figure 11. Removing and Installing a Storage Controller

1 SC5020 series storage system chassis 2 Storage controller

3 Release lever

8 Install the service baffle into the empty slot in the storage system chassis.

Install a Storage Controller

Install the storage controller into the storage system chassis.

About this task

The cover of the storage controller indicates which slot the storage controller operates in.

• Storage controller 1 goes into the top slot.
• Storage controller 2 goes into the bottom slot.

Steps

1 Remove the service baffle from the slot in the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the storage controller must be installed within three minutes of removing the service baffle.

2 Use both hands to grasp both sides of the storage controller and position it into the open slot on the chassis.
3 Push the storage controller into the slot.
4 Push the release lever toward the chassis until the storage controller clicks into place.

The storage controller is powered on and boots up.

NOTE: If the Storage Center software on the storage controller is older than the software on the existing storage controller, the storage system updates the storage controller with the software version on the existing storage controller. The Storage Center software update on the storage controller could take 15 to 45 minutes to complete.

5 Reconnect all the cables to the storage controller.
6 Use Dell Storage Manager to make sure that the storage controller is recognized and shows as up and running.
7 Clear the storage controller swap status from the Hardware tab in Dell Storage Manager.

For instructions, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.

Next steps

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.
2 Contact technical support to let them know that you have completed a repair.

Replace a Failed Storage Controller

Replace a failed storage controller with a replacement storage controller.

Prerequisite

CAUTION: Do not power down both storage controllers. The other storage controller continues to operate when the failed storage controller is powered down. If both storage controllers are mistakenly powered down, restart the storage system before replacing the failed storage controller.

About this task

The cover of the storage controller indicates which slot the storage controller operates in.

• Storage controller 1 goes into the top slot.
• Storage controller 2 goes into the bottom slot.

Steps

1 Make sure that all cables plugged into the storage controller are labeled.
2 Disconnect the cables from the failed storage controller.
3 Remove the failed storage controller from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the service baffle must be installed within three minutes of removing the storage controller.

4 Install the service baffle into the empty slot in the chassis.
5 Perform the following on the failed storage controller:

a Remove the cover from the storage controller, and set it aside.

The label on the cover identifies the chassis slot from which the failed storage controller was removed.

b Remove the I/O card, mezzanine card, and battery backup unit from the failed storage controller.

The I/O card, mezzanine card, and battery backup unit are reinstalled in the replacement storage controller.

6 Perform the following on the replacement storage controller:

a Remove the cover from the storage controller.
b Insert the I/O card, the mezzanine card, and battery backup unit into the storage controller.

7 Take the cover from the failed storage controller, and install it on the replacement storage controller.

The label on the cover identifies the correct chassis slot for the replacement storage controller.

8 Remove the service baffle from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the storage controller must be installed within three minutes of removing the service baffle.

9 Install the replacement storage controller in the chassis.
10 Reconnect the cables to the storage controller.

The storage system reads configuration information from the disks, and the storage controller is updated to the same version of software that is running on the existing storage controller.

NOTE: If the Storage Center software on the storage controller is older than the software on the existing storage controller, the storage system updates the storage controller with the software version on the existing storage controller. The Storage Center software update on the storage controller could take 15 to 45 minutes to complete.

11 Clear the storage controller swap status from the Hardware tab in Dell Storage Manager.

For instructions, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.

Next steps

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Production mode.
2 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support

Storage Controller Cover

The storage controller cover protects the internal components of the storage controller.

Remove the Storage Controller Cover

Remove the cover of the storage controller to access the components inside.

1 Press the blue touchpoint on the storage controller cover and slide the cover back.
2 Grasp the cover on both sides, and carefully lift the cover away from the storage controller.

CAUTION: Do not operate the storage controller without the cover. Do not slide the storage controller back into the chassis with the cover open.

Figure 12. Remove and Install Storage Controller Cover

1 Storage controller cover 2 Storage controller latch touch point 3 Storage controller

Replace the Storage Controller Cover

Replace the cover of the storage controller before reinserting it into the storage system chassis.

1 Place the cover on top of the storage controller.
2 Slide the cover towards the back of the storage controller until it locks in place..

CAUTION: Do not operate the storage controller without the cover.

Figure 13. Remove the Storage Controller Cover

1 Storage controller cover 2 Storage controller latch touch point
3 Storage controller

Battery Backup Unit

Write cache is mirrored between the two storage controllers. If a power failure occurs, the battery backup unit provides power to the storage controller so that the write cache can be saved to an SSD within the storage controller.

Replace the battery backup unit if it begins to fail.

Remove the Battery Backup Unit

Use this procedure to remove the battery backup unit.

Prerequisite

- Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.

- Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance mode.

Steps

1 Shut down the storage controller using Dell Storage Manager.
2 Make sure that all cables plugged into the storage controller are labeled.
3 Disconnect the cables from the storage controller that was shut down.
4 Remove the storage controller from the chassis

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the service baffle must be installed within three minutes of removing the storage controller.

5 Install the service baffle into the empty slot in the chassis.
6 Verify that the battery LED on the storage controller is off. It might take a few seconds for the LED to turn off.
7 Remove the cover from the storage controller.
8 Lift up the handle from the battery backup unit. The battery slides away from the cage connector.

Figure 14. Remove the Battery Backup Unit

1 Battery backup unit 2 Battery cage
3 Cage battery connector

Install the Battery Backup Unit

Use this procedure to install the battery backup unit.

Steps

1 Place the battery backup unit over the battery cage in the storage controller.
2 Lower the handle until it is flush with the battery.
The battery slides into the cage connector.

3 Remove the service baffle from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the storage controller must be installed within three minutes of removing the service baffle.

4 Install the storage controller into the chassis.
5 Reconnect the cables to the storage controller.
6 Clear the storage controller swap status from the Hardware tab in Dell Storage Manager.

For instructions, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.

Next steps

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Production mode.
2 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.
3 Contact technical support to let them know that you have completed a repair.

Riser 1

You might need to remove a riser when replacing some of the components of an SC5020 series storage system.

Observe proper electrostatic discharge precautions when replacing a riser.

Remove Riser 1

Use this procedure to remove riser 1.

Prerequisite

• Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.
• Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance mode.

Steps

1 Shut down the storage controller using Dell Storage Manager.
2 Make sure that all cables plugged into the storage controller are labeled.
3 Disconnect the cables from the storage controller that was shut down.
4 Remove the storage controller from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the service baffle must be installed within three minutes of removing the storage controller.

5 Install the service baffle into the empty slot in the chassis.
6 Remove the cover of the storage controller.
7 Lift the blue latch that secures the riser to the storage controller.
8 Grasp the touch points of the riser.
9 Lift the riser from the riser connector on the system board.
10 Remove the I/O card installed in the riser and set it aside.

Figure 15. Removing Riser 1

1 Riser 12 Alignment pin casings (2)

3 Alignment pins (2)

Install Riser 1

Use this procedure to install riser 1.

Prerequisite

Install the I/O card into the riser.

Steps

1 Use the alignment pegs on the board and the alignment casings on the riser to position the riser over the connector.
2 Lower the riser into place until the riser is fully seated in the connector.
3 Lower the blue latch to secure the riser to the chassis.
4 Replace the cover on the storage controller.
5 Remove the service baffle from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the storage controller must be installed within three minutes of removing the service baffle.

6 Install the storage controller into the chassis.
7 Reconnect the cables to the storage controller.
8 Clear the storage controller swap status from the Hardware tab in Dell Storage Manager.
For instructions, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.

Next steps

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Production mode.
2 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support

I/O Card

The storage controller supports a single I/O card in one PCI slot.

The following types of I/O cards can be used for front-end connectivity:

• Fibre Channel
• iSCSI
  · SAS

Remove an I/O Card From Riser 1

Use this procedure to remove an I/O card from riser 1.

Prerequisites

• Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.
• Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance mode.

Steps

1 Shut down the storage controller using Dell Storage Manager.
2 Make sure that all cables plugged into the storage controller are labeled.
3 Disconnect the cables from the storage controller that was shut down.
4 Remove the storage controller from the chassis

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the service baffle must be installed within three minutes of removing the storage controller.

5 Install the service baffle into the empty slot in the chassis.
6 Remove the cover of the storage controller.
7 Lift the blue latch that secures the riser to the side of the storage controller.
8 Rotate the latch toward the outside of the storage controller.
9 Remove the riser that holds the I/O card in the storage controller.
10 Loosen the blue thumbscrew that holds the I/O card retainer against the back of the I/O card.
11 Rotate the I/O retainer away from the I/O card.
12 Grasp the I/O card by its edges, and remove it from the I/O card slot.

Figure 16. Removing I/O Card From Riser 1

1 I/O card 2 Latch
3 Thumbscrew 4 Retainer

Install an I/O Card in Riser 1

Use this procedure to install an I/O card in riser 1.

Steps

1 Unpack the replacement I/O card, and prepare it for installation. For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the I/O card.
2 Holding the I/O card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the I/O card connector on the riser.

Green electronic device component with a labeled pin (1), no visible text or symbols

Figure 17. I/O Card Connector Location on Riser 1

1 Card connector

3 Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the I/O card connector until the card is fully seated.

CAUTION: Make sure that the I/O card is fully seated in the I/O card connector. An I/O card that is not in full contact with the connector might cause unpredictable failures in the SC5020 series storage system.

4 Swing the I/O card retainer so that the retainer is flush with the back of the I/O card.

Figure 18. Installing an I/O Card in Riser 1

1 I/O card 2 Latch

3 Thumbscrew 4 Retainer

5 Close the I/O card latch.
6 Tighten the blue thumbscrew on the back of the retainer to hold the I/O card in place.
7 Insert the riser into the storage controller.
8 Lower the latch to hold the riser in place.
9 Replace the cover on the storage controller.
10 Remove the service baffle from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the storage controller must be installed within three minutes of removing the service baffle.

11 Install the storage controller into the chassis.
12 Reconnect the cables to the storage controller.
13 Clear the storage controller swap status from the Hardware tab in Dell Storage Manager.

For instructions, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.

Next steps

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Production mode.
2 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.

Mezzanine Card

Follow these procedures to install or replace a mezzanine card. Observe proper electrostatic discharge precautions when adding or replacing a mezzanine card. The mezzanine card can have SFP+ connections or RJ-45 connections, depending on customer specifications.

The following mezzanine card types are currently available:

· 10GbE RJ45 4-port
· 10GbE SFP+ 4-port
· 25 Gb RJ45 2-port
· 100Gb RJ45 2-port

Remove the Blank Slot Cover or Mezzanine Card

Use this procedure to remove the blank slot cover or the existing mezzanine card.

Prerequisite

• Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.
• Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Maintenance mode.

Steps

1 Shut down the storage controller using Dell Storage Manager.
2 Make sure that all cables plugged into the storage controller are labeled.
3 Disconnect the cables from the storage controller that was shut down.
4 Remove the storage controller from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the service baffle must be installed within three minutes of removing the storage controller.

5 Install the service baffle into the empty slot in the chassis.
6 Remove the cover of the storage controller.
7 Remove riser 1 from the storage controller.
8 Remove the screw that holds the blank slot cover or mezzanine card in place.

Figure 19. Remove Mezzanine Card

1 Mezzanine card 2 Screw
3 Touch point 4 Connector
5 Release latch

9 (Existing mezzanine card only) Press the release latch and lift the back end of the mezzanine card until it becomes free of the connector.
10 Remove the blank slot cover or mezzanine card from the storage controller.

Install the Mezzanine Card

Use this procedure to install a mezzanine card.

Steps

1 Angle the front of the mezzanine card into the slot on the front of the storage controller.

Figure 20. Install the Mezzanine Card

1 Mezzanine card 2 Screw

3 Touchpoint (blue dot) 4 Connector

5 Release latch

2 Press down simultaneously on the release latch and the blue dot on the rear of the mezzanine card until the card is secure in the connector.
3 Insert and tighten the screw that secures the mezzanine card to the storage controller.
4 Replace riser 1 in the storage controller.
5 Replace the cover on the storage controller.
6 Remove the service baffle from the chassis.

CAUTION: To prevent a thermal shutdown of the storage system, the storage controller must be installed within three minutes of removing the service baffle.

7 Install the storage controller in the chassis.
8 Reconnect the cables to the storage controller.
9 Clear the storage controller swap status from the Hardware tab in Dell Storage Manager.

For instructions, see the Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide.

Next steps

1 Use Dell Storage Manager to edit the Storage Center settings and set the operation mode of the Storage Center to Production mode.
2 If you added a mezzanine card to an empty mezzanine card slot, use Dell Storage Manager to configure the new fault domains.
3 Use Dell Storage Manager to send SupportAssist information to technical support.

Rack Rails

Rack rails are used to install the storage controller into a rack.

Remove the Rack Rails

Prerequisites

1 Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to technical support.
2 Shut down the storage system using the Dell Storage Manager Client.

About this task

NOTE: Replacing rack rails must be performed during a scheduled maintenance window when the Storage Center system is unavailable to the network.

Steps

1 Make sure all the cables are labeled.
2 Disconnect all of the cables from the storage system.
3 Loosen the screws in the chassis ears that secure the chassis to the rack.

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with a close-up inset showing a pin inserted into a housing (no text or symbols present)

Figure 21. Loosen the Screws

4 Remove the storage system from the rack.
5 Remove the rack rails from the rack.

Install the Rack Rails

Perform the following steps to install rack rails for an SC5020 series storage system.

Steps

1 Install the replacement rack rails in the rack.

2 Install the storage system in the rack.

3 Tighten the screws in the chassis ears that secure the chassis to the rack.

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with a bracket and mounting bracket, showing structural details (no text or symbols)

Figure 22. Tighten the Screws

4 Reconnect the cables to the storage system.
5 Start up the storage system.

Next step

Use SupportAssist to send diagnostic data to technical support.

Power Up the Storage Center Hardware

Perform these steps to power up the Storage Center hardware after powering off the hardware or after a power outage.

About this task

If the Storage Center hardware includes expansion enclosures, turn on the expansion enclosures first, then turn on the storage system.

Steps

1 Connect the storage system and any expansion enclosures to a power source.
2 Turn on any expansion enclosures attached to the Storage Center.

NOTE: After an expansion enclosure is powered on, its ID number is displayed on the back panel. If you want the expansion enclosures IDs to appear in sequential order, turn on each expansion enclosure one at a time, in the order that you want the IDs to appear.

a Press both power switches on the back of the expansion enclosure at the same time to turn on the expansion enclosure.

The status indicator on the front of the expansion enclosure turns blue when the expansion enclosure is powered up and operational.

b Power on any additional expansion enclosures attached to the Storage Center, waiting for each expansion enclosure to become operational before turning on the next expansion enclosure.

3 After all the expansion enclosures are powered on, turn on the storage system by pressing both power switches on the back of the chassis.

SC5020 Series Storage System Technical Specifications

This appendix contains the technical specifications for the SC5020 series storage system.

Technical Specifications

The following tables provide technical specifications for the SC5020 series storage systems.

Drives

SC5020: SAS hard drives	Up to 30 2.5-in. SAS hot-swappable HDDs (12 Gb SAS)
SC5020F: SAS SSDs	Up to 30 2.5-in. SAS hot-swappable SSDs (12 Gb SAS)

Storage Controllers

Storage controllers

Two hot-swappable storage controllers with one I/O card slot and one optional mezzanine card per storage controller.Each storage controller has an internal battery backup unit. Write cache is mirrored between the two storage controllers. If a power failure occurs, the battery backup unit provides power to the storage controller so that the write cache can be saved to an SSD within the storage controller.

Storage Connectivity

Configurations	SC5020: Supports a total of 222 drives and up to 192 drives on a single SAS chain. The SAS chain supports up to sixteen SC400 expansion enclosures, eight SC420 expansion enclosures, or three SC460 expansion enclosures.
	SC5020F: Supports a total of 222 SSDs and up to 192 SSDs on a single SAS chain. The SAS chain supports up to eight SC420F expansion enclosures.

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

Controller Two hot-swappable storage controllers

Management RAID management using the Dell Storage Manager

Back-Panel Ports Connectors (per Storage Controller)

Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or SAS front-end connectors	Connection to a Fiber Channel fabric, iSCSI network, or a direct connection to servers with SAS HBAs
Ethernet connectors	MGMT – 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps embedded Ethernet port used for Storage Center management

SAS back-end connectors 12 Gb SAS ports for connections to expansion enclosures

NOTE: SAS connectors are SFF-8644 compliant.

Back-Panel Ports Connectors (per Storage Controller)

Serial connector (micro USB)	Used for initial configuration and support-only functions
LED Indicators
Front panel	One dual-color LED indicator for system statusOne single-color LED indicator for power statusIdentification button with a single-color LED
Hard drive carrier	One single-color activity LEDOne dual-color LED status indicator per drive
Storage controller	Two single-color LEDs per Ethernet port indicating activity and link speedOne dual-color LED per SAS connector indicating port activity and statusOne single-color LED indicating statusOne single-color LED indicating system faultsOne single-color LED for system identification
Power supply/cooling fan One dual-color LED handle indicating power supply and cooling fan status

Power Supply Units (PSU)

AC power supply (per power supply) PSU Type 1 PSU Type 2 (Japan Only) PSU Type 3
Maximum output power 1485 W 1485 W 1378 W
Maximum input power 1688 W 1707 W 1584 W
Maximum input current 8.8 A 17.5 A 16 A
Maximum inrush current	55 A for 10 ms or less	55 A for 10 ms or less	55 A for 10 ms or less
Nominal input voltage operating range	200–240 VAC	100–240 VAC	100–240 VAC
Nominal input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Thermal output/heat dissipation	693 BTU per hour	757 BTU per hour	703 BTU per hour
Inlet Type	C14	C20	C20

Available Hard Drive Power (Per Slot)

Supported hard drive power consumption(continuous)

Up to 1.2 A at +5 VUp to 0.5 A at +12 V

Physical

Height	13.34 cm (5.25 in.)
Width	44.50 cm (17.5 in.)
Depth	78.27 cm (31 in.)
Approximate weight (maximum configuration)	43 kg (95 lb)
Approximate weight without drives	32.5 kg (72 lb)

Environmental

For additional information about environmental measurements for specific storage system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.

Temperature

Operating 10^ C ( 50^ F) to 35^ C ( 95^ F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 20^ C/hour ( 36^ F/hour) Operating above 35^ C could result in data loss

Storage -40^ to 65^ ( -40^ to 149^ ) at a maximum altitude of 12,000m (39,370 ft)

Relative humidity

Operating 10% to 80% (noncondensing) with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point

Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point

Maximum vibration

Operating 0.26 G rms at 5–350 Hz for 15 min Storage 1.88 G rms at 10–500 Hz for 15 min

Maximum shock

Operating 31 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2.6 ms +/- 10% (equivalent to 20 in./sec [51 cm/sec])

Storage 71 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 ms +/- 10% (equivalent to 35 in./sec [89 cm/sec])

Altitude

Operating 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

≤35°C (95°F) Maximum Rating – Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft)

Storage 12,000 m (39,370 ft)

Airborne Contaminant Level

Class G1 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985