Setting Up the Storage System Consider the following best practices before setting up your SC7020 storage system. • Dell recommends that you use a dedicated SAN network for data transmission when using a Fibre Channel or iSCSI storage system. •...
Alternatively, the information may be on a sticker on the back of the storage system chassis. This information is used by Dell to route support calls to the appropriate personnel. NOTE: The Quick Resource Locator (QRL) code on the information tag is unique to your system.
UPS. In addition, verify that there is space in the rack to install the storage system. Unpacking Storage Center Equipment Unpack the storage system and identify the items in your shipment. Figure 1. SC7020 Storage System Components • Documentation •...
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The SC7020 storage system ships with a ReadyRails II kit. The rails come in two different styles: tool-less and tooled. Follow the detailed installation instructions located in the rail kit box for your particular style of rails. NOTE: • The storage system and expansion enclosures each require 3U of rack space for installation.
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Figure 4. Slide the storage system onto the rails...
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Figure 5. Tighten the screws 4. Repeat these steps to position and seat the front end piece of the vertical flange. If the Storage Center system includes expansion enclosures, mount the expansion enclosures in the rack. See the instructions included with the expansion enclosure for detailed steps.
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Technical Specifications The technical specifications of the SC7020 storage systems are displayed in the following tables. Drives SAS hard drives Up to 30 2.5-inch SAS hot-swappable hard drives (12GB SAS) Storage Controllers Storage Up to two hot-swappable storage controllers with one controllers mezzanine card and three IO slots.
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Back-Panel Ports Connectors (per Storage Controller) Serial connector NOTE: Not for customer use LED Indicators • One two-color LED indicator for system status. Front panel • One single-color LED indicator for power status. • ID button with a single-color LED indicating boot status and pressed states Hard drive carrier •...
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Weight without drives 25 kg (55 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) 52°C (126°F) maximum 2,000 to 3,048 m (6,562 to 10,000 ft) 47°C (117°F) maximum 3,048 to 4,000 m (10,000 to...
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Environmental Storage 71 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 35 in/sec [89 cm/sec]) Altitude Operating 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) <35°C (95°F) Maximum Rating—Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 meter (1°F/547 feet) above 950 meters (3,117 feet) 40°C (104°F) Maximum Rating—Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 meter (1°F/319 feet) above 950...