Dell EMC Dell EMC Unity™ Family Unity

300/300F, Unity 350F, Unity 380/380F,

Unity 400/400F, Unity 450F, Unity
500/500F, Unity 600/600F and Unity 650F
Installation Guide

Part Number: 302-002-562

June 2021
Rev. 06
Notes, cautions, and warnings

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 Contents
Additional resources................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 1: Prepare your system.................................................................................................... 6

Before you begin..................................................................................................................................................................6
Installation workflow including optional DAEs.............................................................................................................. 6
Site and equipment preparation....................................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware acclimation times..............................................................................................................................................8
Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage ........................................................................................................ 8
Emergency procedures (without an electrostatic discharge kit)............................................................................ 9

Chapter 2: Unpack your system................................................................................................... 10

Unpack the disk processor enclosure........................................................................................................................... 10
Verifying shipping package contents...................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 3: Install your storage system components into a rack....................................................12

Install the disk processor enclosure...............................................................................................................................12
Installing the rails in the cabinet............................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the DPE on the rails................................................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 4: Cable and power up your storage system components................................................ 18

Attach the storage processors to the network.......................................................................................................... 18
DPE power up..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Verify status LEDs............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Installing the front bezel.................................................................................................................................................. 22

Chapter 5: Set up a management interface connection................................................................23

Connect a Windows-based computer to your storage system..............................................................................23
Automatically assigning a dynamic storage system management port IP address........................................... 23
Manually assigning a static storage system management port IP address......................................................... 24
Download and install the Connection Utility software....................................................................................... 24
Run the Connection Utility........................................................................................................................................25
Post-requisites...................................................................................................................................................................26

Chapter 6: Unpack your DAE........................................................................................................27

Unpack the (optional) disk-array enclosures..............................................................................................................27
15-drive DAE container contents.............................................................................................................................27
25-drive DAE container contents............................................................................................................................28

Chapter 7: Install your DAE components into a rack.....................................................................30

Install the disk array enclosure.......................................................................................................................................30
Install 15-drive DAE..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Install 25-drive DAE.................................................................................................................................................... 33

Chapter 8: Cable and power up your DAE components................................................................. 37

Cabling the DPE to a DAE............................................................................................................................................... 37

Contents 3
 Cabling the first optional DAE to create back-end bus 1...................................................................................38
Cabling the second optional DAE to extend back-end bus 0........................................................................... 39
Cabling the DPE SAS module ports to create back-end buses 2 through 5................................................. 41
Cabling an expansion DAE to an existing DAE to extend a back-end bus...........................................................44
Connecting power to the DAE....................................................................................................................................... 47

Appendix A: Configuration Worksheet......................................................................................... 48

Configuration worksheet................................................................................................................................................. 48

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 Additional resources
As part of an improvement effort, revisions of the software and hardware are periodically released. Therefore, some functions
described in this document might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use. The product
release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product features. Contact your technical support professional if a
product does not function properly or does not function as described in this document.

Where to get help

Support, product, and licensing information can be obtained as described below.

Product information
For product and feature documentation or release notes, go to Unity Technical Documentation at: https://www.dell.com/
unitydocs.

Troubleshooting
For information about products, software updates, licensing, and service, go to Support (registration required) at: https://
www.dell.com/support. After logging in, locate the appropriate product page.

Additional resources 5
 1
Prepare your system
Use this section to understand what you need before you begin the installation as well as the site requirements for the system.
Topics:
• Before you begin
• Installation workflow including optional DAEs
• Site and equipment preparation
• Hardware acclimation times
• Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage
• Emergency procedures (without an electrostatic discharge kit)

Before you begin

Steps
1. Set up a product support account.
If you do not already have a product support account, go to https://www.dell.com/support to set one up. You will need a
support account to access the latest troubleshooting information, online chat, installation and maintenance videos, utilities
and wizards.
2. Complete the Configuration Worksheet.
The Configuration Worksheet is available for download from https://www.dell.com/support. Configuration worksheet
information is also included in Configuration Worksheet.

Installation workflow including optional DAEs

Use the following documents and software and sequence of actions as a guide to install the storage system:
1. Use the Quick Start Guide or this guide and the Unity Hardware Information Guide to:
a. Prepare the site for installation.
b. Unpack the storage system.
c. Rack and install the storage system.
d. Cable the system components.
e. Power up the system components.
f. Use the Connection Utility (CU) to discover and configure the system management IP address for network management.
g. Launch a browser, log in to the system, and follow the Unisphere Initial Configuration Wizard tasks to complete the initial
system configuration.
2. Use Unisphere to:
a. Complete the Initial Configuration Wizard tasks:
● Accept License Agreement and Configure User Credentials
● Install License File
● Configure Network Services (DNS/NTP)
● Configure FAST Cache and Pools (optional)
● Configure Alerts (optional)
● Configure Support Credentials, Customer Contact Information, and EMC Secure Remote Services (recommended)
● Configure iSCSI Interfaces (optional)
● Set up a NAS Server (optional)
b. Enable SSH under Service > Service Tasks (recommended for remote support)
c. Update system software under Settings > Software and Licenses (as required)
d. Configure Block and File resources, and Hosts (as required)

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3. Use this guide and the Hardware Information Guide to:
a. Rack and install optional DAEs
b. Cable the optional DAEs
c. Power up the optional DAEs
d. Configure extra Block and File resources, and Hosts (as required)

Site and equipment preparation

The following items must be available at the site to install the storage system:
● Tools: Slotted or Phillips screwdriver, ESD protection kit, and a mechanical lift (optional).
NOTE: A Slotted or Phillips screwdriver with a six inch or longer magnetic head is recommended for the 12-drive disk
processor enclosure.
● Management console: A Windows-based computer to run the initialization, maintenance, and management tools with:
○ At least 100 MB of free space
○ Connection on same LAN subnet as your storage system (recommended)
○ Web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
NOTE: Refer to the Unity Support Matrix on the support website for compatibility and interoperability information
related to the Web browsers.
● Space: Cabinet vertical space of 2U (3.5 inches, 8.9 cm) for the disk processor enclosure (DPE, 25-drive or 12-drive) and, if
applicable, cabinet vertical space of 2U for each optional 25-drive disk-array enclosure (DAE) or 3U (5.75 inches, 14.6 cm)
for each optional 15-drive DAE.
NOTE: It is recommended that you include 36 inches of clearance in front of and behind the rack to avoid a system
shutdown if maintenance or service activities are required.
● Network connections:
○ Two 1-gigabit Ethernet management connections
○ Four CNA ports (two per SP) that can be set, if applicable, either at manufacturing time or, if not, during installation or
later to:
￭ 2 x 10GbE or 1GbE ports, or
￭ 2 x 4Gb/s or 8Gb/s or 16Gb/s or 2 x 2Gb/s or 4Gb/s or 8Gb/s FC ports, or
￭ 2 x 16Gb/s single mode (SM) FC ports, or
￭ 1 x 16Gb/s SM FC port and 1 x 4Gb/s or 8Gb/s or 16Gb/s or 1 x 2Gb/s or 4Gb/s or 8Gb/s multi-mode (MM) FC port
NOTE: Once set they cannot be changed. 10GbE connectivity supports both the 10GbE optical SFP and the 10GbE
Active/Passive TwinAX cables. 1GbE connectivity supports only the 1GbE optical SFP.
○ Two 10GbE ports for file/iSCSI protocols, if applicable
○ If ordered, add-on I/O interface modules
○ Bulk Category (CAT) 5, 5e, 6, 6a or better cables for each connection to your network
● Network, information:
○ DNS and NTP servers accessible from the storage system (recommended)
○ Windows Domain Controller (recommended)
○ SMTP server network connection to the storage system and the management host (optional)
○ If you are using the Connection Utility, the management port and login information required includes:
￭ A static IP address for the system
￭ The subnet mask of the LAN to which the system is connected
￭ The default gateway address of the LAN to which the system is connected
￭ Passwords for system users admin and service
○ If you are setting up the system on a network with DHCP servers, DNS servers, and Dynamic DNS services, you need:
￭ System serial number
￭ Domain information

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Hardware acclimation times
Units must acclimate to the operating environment before applying power. This requires the unpackaged system or component
to reside in the operating environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent condensation.

Transit/storage environment Operating environment temperature Acclimation time

Temperature Humidity
Nominal Nominal Nominal 68-72°F (20-22°C) 0-1 hour

68-72°F (20-22°C) 40-55% RH 40-55% RH

Cold Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) <30% RH

Cold Damp <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) ≥30% RH

Hot Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

>72°F (22°C) <30% RH

Hot Humid 30-45% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

RH
>72°F (22°C)
Humid 45-60% <86°F (30°C) 8 hours
RH
Humid ≥60% RH <86°F (30°C) 16 hours
Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours

● If there are signs of condensation after the recommended acclimation time has passed, allow an additional eight (8) hours to
stabilize.
● Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and humidity that are likely to cause condensation
to form on or in that system or component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of 45°F/hr
(25°C/hr).

Avoiding electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage

When replacing or installing hardware units, you can inadvertently damage the sensitive electronic circuits in the equipment by
simply touching them.
Electrostatic charge that has accumulated on your body discharges through the circuits. If the air in the work area is very dry,
run a humidifier in the work area to help decrease the risk of ESD damage.
Follow these procedures to prevent equipment damage:
● Provide enough room to work on the equipment.
● Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build up electrostatic charge, such as foam
packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers, and similar items.
● Do not remove replacement or upgrade units from their antistatic packaging until you are ready to install them.
● Before you begin service, gather together the ESD kit and all other materials you need.
● Once servicing begins, avoid moving away from the work site; otherwise, you may build up an electrostatic charge.
● Use ESD anti-static gloves or an ESD wristband (with strap).
If using an ESD wristband with a strap:
○ Attach the clip of the ESD wristband to the ESD bracket or bare metal on a cabinet/rack or enclosure.
○ Wrap the ESD wristband around your wrist with the metal button against your skin.
○ If a tester is available, test the wristband.
● If an emergency arises and the ESD kit is not available, follow the procedures in Emergency Procedures (without an ESD kit).

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Emergency procedures (without an electrostatic
discharge kit)
In an emergency when an electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit is not available, use the following precautions to reduce the
possibility of an electrostatic discharge by ensuring that your body and the subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential.

NOTE: These precautions are not a substitute for the use of an ESD kit. Follow them only in the event of an emergency.

● Before touching any unit, touch a bare (unpainted) metal surface of the cabinet/rack or enclosure.
● Before removing any unit from its antistatic bag, place one hand firmly on a bare metal surface of the cabinet/rack or
enclosure, and at the same time, pick up the unit while it is still sealed in the antistatic bag. At the same time, do not move
around the room or touch other furnishings, personnel, or surfaces until you have installed the unit.
● When you remove a unit from the antistatic bag, avoid touching any electronic components and circuits on it.
● If you must move around the room or touch other surfaces before installing a unit, first place the unit back in the antistatic
bag. When you are ready again to install the unit, repeat these procedures.

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 2
Unpack your system
Unpack the system components. Verify that you have everything that you need to assemble and cable the system.
Topics:
• Unpack the disk processor enclosure

Unpack the disk processor enclosure

The disk processor enclosure (DPE) is a 2U component with either 12 3.5" drive slots or 25 2.5" drive slots. Verify that you have
received all of the DPE components, including cables, bezel, rail kit, and mounting screws.

Verifying shipping package contents

Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new 2U DPE.
Verify that you received the following:

Component
Disk processor enclosure (DPE) - Front view 25 2.5" drive slots
2U component with either: 0 24

25 2.5" drive slots

or Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them

Will Make the Array Unusable

12 3.5" drive slots

or
Front view 12 3.5" drive slots
0 3
SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will
make the array unusable make the array unusable make the array unusable make the array unusable

SPD SPD SPD SPD

SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb

SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb

Rail kit (1, includes 2 rails and 6

screws)

CL5583

10 Unpack your system

Component
Power cords

Bezel for disk processor

enclosure (1, with key)

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 3
Install your storage system components into
a rack
NOTE: If the cabling channel at the top of the rack will be used to run the power cables, it is recommended to install
the disk processor enclosure (DPE) in the lowest available location in a cabinet and then installing any optional disk-array
enclosure (DAE) above the DPE. If the cabling channel at the bottom of the rack will be used to run the power cables, leave
1U of open space at the bottom of the cabinet when installing the DPE. Also, if all 40U of space in a single rack would be
used, use two racks instead and leave 1U of open space at the bottom of the cabinet when installing the DPE.

NOTE: It is recommended that you include 36 inches of clearance in front of and behind the rack to avoid a system
shutdown if maintenance or service activities are required.

CAUTION: The enclosures are heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To
avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install an enclosure into a rack
without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.

Topics:
• Install the disk processor enclosure

Install the disk processor enclosure

There are two types of DPE(s). Each is 2U. One utilizes 3.5" disks, while the other utilizes 2.5" disks. The installation procedure
is identical, no matter which one you have in your system.
The DPE has a Product Serial Number Tag (PSNT) attached to the front of the chassis. On a DPE with 12 horizontal 3.5" drive
slots, the tag is located on the top edge near the right side, see PSNT location on DPE with 12-drive slots.

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On a DPE with 25 vertical 2.5" drive slots, the tag is located below the DPE power status LED between drive slots 16 and 17,
see PSTN location on a DPE with 25-drive slots.

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Before installation of the chassis, pull the tag outward and record the information from the tag on the Configuration Worksheet.
After recording the information, return the tag to its inserted position.

NOTE: Before installing the DPE, watch the Unity Quick Start Installation Video at https://www.dell.com/unitydocs.

Installing the rails in the cabinet

About this task

NOTE: The snap-in rails are dedicated left and right, and cannot be interchanged.

Steps
1. First, orient the rails. Face the front of the cabinet when orienting the left and right rail placement. The front edge of each
rail is stamped L or R.
2. From the rear of the cabinet, insert the adapters into the holes on the rear rack channel with the rail extended as shown in
Push rail into rear channel mounting holes.
3. Push the rail into the rear mounting holes until the spring clips snap into place on the outside of the rear channel.
CAUTION: Ensure the holes on the rail line up with the holes on the cabinet. This will ensure proper
alignment of the rails. Also, check that the rails are level and using the same cabinet Unit markers from
front to rear. Ensure you are using the same unit markers from the front of the cabinet to the rear of the
cabinet.

14 Install your storage system components into a rack

 Figure 3. Push rail into rear channel mounting holes

4. From the rear of the cabinet, secure the rails in place using one M5 screw on each rail.

Figure 4. Installing the M5 Screw

5. Working from the front of the cabinet, align the adaptor with the mounting hole on the front of the rack as shown in
Securing rail to front channel.
CAUTION: Ensure the holes on the rail line up with the holes on the cabinet. This will ensure proper
alignment of the rails. Also, check that the rails are level from front-to-back and left-to-right. Ensure you are
using the same unit markers from the front of the cabinet to the rear of the cabinet.

6. Push in on the spring clip while pulling the rail forward. When the spring clip is forward of the front rack channel, and the
adaptor is in the mounting holes, release the spring clip so it holds the rail in place.
CAUTION: Ensure the spring clip is securely attached to the channel. It may be necessary to push in on the
clip to assist in snapping it into place.

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 Figure 5. Securing rail to front channel

Installing the DPE on the rails

About this task
CAUTION:

The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal
injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a
mechanical lift and/or help from another person.

L'enclosure étant lourde, sa mise en place dans l'armoire nécessite deux personnes. Afin de ne pas vous blesser
et/ou endommager le matériel, n’essayez pas de soulever et d’installer l’armoire sur une rampe sans avoir
recours à un relevage mécanique et/ou à l’aide d’une autre personne.

Das Gehäuse ist schwer und sollte nur von zwei Personen in einem Rack installiert werden. Zur Vermeidung von
körperlichen Verletzungen und/oder der Beschädigung des Gerätes, bitte das Gehäuse nicht ohne die Hilfe einer
zweiten Person anheben und einbauen.

Il contenitore è pesante e dev'essere installato nel rack da due persone. Per evitare danni personali e/o
all’apparecchiatura, non tentare di sollevare ed installare in un rack il contenitore senza un sollevatore
meccanico e/o l’aiuto di un’altra persona.

Debido a su considerable peso, la instalación del compartimento en el bastidor deben realizarla siempre dos
personas. Para evitar daños personales o en el equipo, el compartimento no debe levantarse ni instalarse en el
bastidor sin la ayuda de un elevador mecánico o de otra persona.

Steps
1. Lift the enclosure and, from the front of the cabinet, slide the enclosure onto the rails.

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 Figure 6. Sliding the enclosure onto the rails

2. Secure the front of the enclosure to the front vertical channels of the cabinet using four screws (two per side) by installing
all four screws, and then tightening them.

Figure 7. Securing enclosure to the front of the cabinet

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 4
Cable and power up your storage system
components
Use this section to connect the storage system components to the network and redundant power sources.
Topics:
• Attach the storage processors to the network
• DPE power up
• Verify status LEDs
• Installing the front bezel

Attach the storage processors to the network

Steps
1. Locate two bulk Category (CAT) 5, 5e, 6, 6a or better Ethernet cables.
2. Connect two Ethernet cables from the LAN to the 1 Gb RJ45 management ports from which you will configure the system.
This will be one port on each storage processor. See Cabling the storage processors to the network.
NOTE: The SP A and SP B network management ports must be connected on the same subnet. In general, both SPs
should have mirrored configurations in order to provide failover.

NOTE: Once the management cables are plugged into each SP, do not remove them unless instructed to do so by
Service, or in order to perform maintenance on the system as instructed by the maintenance procedure.
x4 10 GbE
3 2
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1 GbE
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DC
5
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2 3
1 1 1 4
4
2 3 0 1
10 GbE x4 x4

Figure 8. Cabling the storage processors to the network

3. Attach Ethernet and/or Fibre Channel cables to the DPE ports, whether those built in to each SP or those on an I/O module,
that you wish to use in order to create interfaces.
This step is optional and can be done at a later time. Only the management network cables installed in the previous step are
required at this time.
NOTE: Additional information about the ports and cabling is in the Hardware Information Guide, available on the Unity
Info Hub at https://www.dell.com/unitydocs or on Online Support (https://www.dell.com/support).

DPE power up
Prerequisites
All components must be racked and the network cabling completed before connecting the storage system to power and
booting the system. Ensure that CNA ports 4 and 5 on the SPs are populated with the appropriate SFP type or active TwinAx
connectors. Depending on the type of SFP used, the CNA ports will persist either as Ethernet or Fibre Channel, and once the
protocol is set, it can only be changed by re-initializing the system.

18 Cable and power up your storage system components

Steps
1. Verify that the cabinet circuit breakers are in the On position and that power is connected to the cabinet.
2. Attach a double-sided Shut Down Procedure cable label to each power cable using the tie wraps included in the Accessory
Kit.
NOTE: Attach each label close to the end of the power cable where it plugs into the DPE.

3. For each DPE power cable (shown as cables 1 and 2 in Power cables to the DPE and optional DAEs), plug the cable into the
system component.
The power cable to Power Distribution Unit (PDU) A is black. The power cable to PDU B is gray.

0 1 x4

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Figure 9. Power cables to the DPE and optional DAEs

4. Secure each power cable to the system component with the cable retention bail (moveable metal clip) on the component.
5. Connect the power to the DPE. Plug the free end of the power cables into the PDU. Connect the power supply for SP A
(shown as cable 1 in Power cables to the DPE and optional DAEs) to PDU A . Connect the power supply for SP B (shown as
cable 2 in ) to PDU B.
6. Bundle and secure the cables as necessary with tie wraps.
7. If your storage system has been installed in a cabinet, place the single-sided adhesive backed Shut Down Procedure label
included in the Accessory Kit on the back of the cabinet door. Otherwise, place this label in a location that is visible while
viewing the storage system from the rear.
8. Monitor the system as it powers up. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes for the system to power up. The LEDs show the
progress of system activation. Green, blue, and amber activity lights blink during the startup sequence. Review the next
section for information on the power up states.

Verify status LEDs

The system should be available in approximately 15 minutes.
This section calls out only the LEDs that you need to verify to ensure that the system powered up correctly.

NOTE: The Unity Hardware Information Guide provides more details on all system LEDs.

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The array is powered up and ready to run the Connection Utility once the SP Fault LED shows intervals of amber for one second
and blue for three seconds. If the system is on a network with a DNS server and DHCP, the management IP address can be
assigned automatically. When it is assigned, the SP Fault LED will be solid blue. Ensure that the power-up is complete and that
the system is ready before you continue.

DPE rear status LEDs

Verify that the storage system is up and running without error using the rear facing physical indicators on the storage processor
as shown in SP status LEDs and SP status LEDs descriptions.
1 GbE

5
5
MAC:
2 3
1
1 4
4
2 3 0 1
10 GbE x4 x4

1 2 3 4

Figure 10. SP status LEDs

Table 1. SP status LEDs descriptions

Location LED Color State Description
1 SP Memory or Boot Fault Amber Off Normal operation
2 SP Power Green On SP is on main power
3 SP Fault Amber Blinking once every four BIOS is running
seconds (.25 Hz)
Blinking once every POST is running
second (1 Hz)
Blinking four times every POST completed and OS boot has
second (4 Hz) started
Off Normal operation
Blue Blinking once every four Operating system is booting
seconds (.25 Hz)
Blinking once every Operating system driver is starting
second (1 Hz)
Blinking four times every Operating system caching driver is
second (4 Hz) starting
On SP is not initialized. A management
IP address is assigned.
NOTE: Once license accepted,
the SP fault LED turns off.

Off All operating system software has

booted and SP is ready for I/O.
Amber and blue Alternating at one second SP is in Service mode.
intervals
Intervals of amber System not initialized and no
for one second then management IP address assigned.
immediately blue for
three seconds
4 Ethernet I/O Green On Ethernet link active

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DPE front status LEDs
Verify that the storage system is up and running without error using the front facing physical indicators on the 12-drive DPE
status LEDs and Table 12-drive DPE status LED descriptions or 25-drive DPE status LEDs and 25-drive DPE status LED
descriptions.

1 2 3

0 3
SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will SAS12Gb
Removing these drives will
make the array unusable make the array unusable make the array unusable make the array unusable

SPD SPD SPD SPD

SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb

SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb SAS12Gb

Figure 11. 12-drive DPE status LEDs

Table 2. Table 12-drive DPE status LED descriptions

Location Description Location Description
1 3.5-inch disk drive 3 DPE power status LED (blue
on)
2 DPE fault LED (amber off) 4 Disk drive ready/activity LED
(blue on)

1 2 3

Caution: Array Software on drives 0-3. Removing or relocating them

Will Make the Array Unusable

5 4

Figure 12. 25-drive DPE status LEDs

Table 3. 25-drive DPE status LED descriptions

Location Description Location Description
1 2.5-inch disk drive 4 Disk drive fault LED (amber
off)
2 DPE fault LED (amber off) 5 Disk drive ready/activity LED
(blue on)
3 DPE power status LED (blue
on)

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Installing the front bezel
About this task
CAUTION: Remove the plastic protective strip from the front of the bezel prior to placing the system into
operation. Failure to do so will cause the system to overheat.

Steps
1. If present, remove the plastic protective strip from the front of the bezel.
2. Align the bezel with the enclosure.
3. Gently push the bezel into place on the cabinet until it latches.
4. If the bezel has a lock, insert the key that shipped with your enclosure into the lock, and turn the key to lock the bezel.

CL5224

Figure 13. Installing the front bezel

22 Cable and power up your storage system components

 5
Set up a management interface connection
After you finish installing, cabling, and powering up the system, the system must acquire an IP address for its management
interface before you can register, license, or configure it.
Topics:
• Connect a Windows-based computer to your storage system
• Automatically assigning a dynamic storage system management port IP address
• Manually assigning a static storage system management port IP address
• Post-requisites

Connect a Windows-based computer to your storage

system
NOTE: At the end of the power-up process, the SP Fault LED blinks in intervals of amber for one second and then blue for
three seconds, indicating that the system is ready to run the Connection Utility.
You must connect a Windows-based computer to your system directly or remotely over a subnetwork. This computer will be
used to continue setting up your system and must be on the same subnet as the storage system to complete the initialization.
NOTE: Check to see if there is security software running on your workstation/laptop such as Cisco Security Agent or
McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Service that may prevent the initialized system from being detected. If there is, disable it
(Windows Services) before running the initialization.
The system management ports support both IPv4 and IPv6. You can assign an IP address to a system in the following ways:
● If you are running the storage system on a dynamic network that includes a DHCP server and a DNS server, the
management IP address can be assigned automatically.
● If you are not running the storage system in a network that supports DHCP or you would rather manually assign a static IP
address, you must install and run the Connection Utility on the Windows-based computer.
Dynamic IP addresses (DHCP) should not be used for any components of the EMC Secure Remote Services Virtual Edition
(ESRS VE) servers, Policy Manager servers, or managed devices.
NOTE: If you use DHCP to assign IP addresses to any EMC Secure Remote Services (ESRS) components (ESRS Virtual
Edition servers, Policy Manager, or managed devices), they must have static IP addresses. Leases for the IP addresses that
Dell EMC devices use cannot be set to expire. It is recommended that you assign static IP addresses to those devices you
plan to have managed by ESRS.

Automatically assigning a dynamic storage system

management port IP address
About this task
Assigning an IP address to a storage system management port dynamically requires the following:
● Network DNS server (with dynamic DNS services enabled)
● Network DHCPv4 server and/or a DHCPv6 server and/or a router advertising DNS servers
● Connectivity between the storage system, the DHCP server, and the DNS server
The DHCP server must be configured to automatically register DHCP clients with Dynamic DNS services. By default, storage
systems are configured to use DHCP for IP assignment and will accept an IP address offered by a network DHCP server.

Set up a management interface connection 23

Perform the following steps to automatically assign an IP address to your storage system management port:

Steps
1. After you power up the storage system, check the SP Fault LED.
● If the SP Fault LED is solid blue, a management IP address has been assigned.
● If the SP Fault LED is solid blue for three seconds and then flashes amber for one second intervals, no management IP
address has been assigned. Check the connectivity between the system, the DNS server, and the DHCP server.
2. Open a web browser and access the Unisphere management interface specifying the following as a URL in the browser's
address bar: serial_number.dns_zone
where

URL string Description

serial_number Serial number of your storage system. You can find this
in the packing materials that came with your system (for
example, FNM00131800283). It is also on the PSNT tag on
the front of the DPE.
dns_zone Network DNS zone on which the storage system is located
(for example, mylab.emc.com).

Based on the examples provided in this table, the URL to the storage system would be FNM00131800283.mylab.emc.com.
NOTE: If a certificate error appears, follow the instructions in your browser either to bypass the error or to install the
self-signed storage system certificate. For more detail about your storage system certificate, refer to the EMC Unity
Security Configuration Guide.

3. Log in with the default username and password.

● Username: admin
● Password: Password123#
The Unisphere Initial Configuration wizard launches.
4. Continue with the steps in the Unisphere Initial Configuration wizard to accept the license agreement, configure, and update
the software on your system.
The Unisphere Initial Configuration wizard online help provides information about the steps remaining to accept the license
agreement, configure, and update the software on your system.
5. Confirm that the SP Fault LED is now out.
This provides an indication that all operating system software has booted and SP is ready for I/O.

Manually assigning a static storage system

management port IP address
To manually assign a static IP address for the storage system management port, you must install and run the Connection Utility
on a Windows-based computer. The Connection Utility assigns a network address to the storage system.

Download and install the Connection Utility software

Steps
1. Download the Connection Utility installation program from the Dell EMC Online Support website (https://www.dell.com/
support), under the Downloads selection on the menu bar of the product page for your storage system.
2. Install the Connection Utility software on a Windows computer.
To use the Auto Discover method, install the Connection Utility on a computer in the same subnet as the storage system's
management port.
3. Launch the Connection Utility.
In Windows: C:\Program Files\DELL EMC\Unity\ConnectionUtility

24 Set up a management interface connection

 NOTE: The Connection Utility automatically sets the displayed language based on the settings of the computer. To
change the language displayed in the Connection Utility, select the language from the list under Change language:.

Run the Connection Utility

Prerequisites
Obtain the following information:
● Serial Number: Unique identifier associated with the storage system (printed on a tag located on the system). This
identifies your system when you use the Connection Utility to discover storage systems on a subnet. When you register your
system online, this value is the Product ID.
● System name: Name that you will be assigning to the storage system.
● IP address: Management IPv4 or IPv6 address through which Unisphere connects to the storage system.
● Subnet mask: For IPv4 management addresses, the subnet mask is an IP address mask that identifies the range of IP
addresses in the subnet where the storage system is connected.
● Subnet prefix length: For IPv6 management addresses, the subnet prefix length is the number of significant bits in the
address that will be used for routing purposes.
● Gateway address: IP address of the default gateway for the management interface. The gateway is the IP address of the
router or node used to communicate outside the local subnet.
Run the Connection Utility from a host attached to the same subnet as your storage system. Doing so lets the Connection
Utility automatically detect the new storage system. If you are unable to run the Connection Utility from the same subnet, you
can still manually configure the connection.

Steps
1. On the Welcome screen, select one of the following methods to configure your system, and then click Next:
● Auto Discover - Use this method if you are running the Connection Utility from a host on the same subnet as your
storage system. This method automatically discovers unconfigured storage systems on your local network and sends the
configuration file directly to the storage system.
● Manual Configuration - Use this method if you are running the Connection Utility from a host that is not on the same
subnet as your storage system. This method enables you to create a configuration file that you can save to a USB flash
drive. You then insert the flash drive into the USB port on the storage system, and the storage system automatically
reads the configuration from the USB drive.
2. [Applies to Auto Discover mode only] From the list of automatically discovered systems, select the system you want to
configure, and then click Next. Note: If you do not see the system listed on the screen, try clicking Discover to restart the
discovery process. If the problem persists, refer to troubleshooting instructions.
3. On the Configure screen, specify the following:
● Name - A meaningful name for this system. You can specify a name up to 32 characters. It can only contain alpha-
numeric characters and a dash. It cannot contain any space characters, underscores, or begin and end with a dash.
● In the Management IPv4 Address and Management IPv6 Address sections, select the options you want, specify
relevant information, and then click Next.
4. Review the configuration information, and then do the following based on the mode you selected:
● For Auto Discover mode, click Start to apply the configuration on the storage system.
● For Manual Configuration mode:
a. Click Save to USB drive. Ensure that you save the configuration file to the root directory level of the USB drive.
b. Click Next to identify the location of the port on your storage system.
c. Insert the USB drive into one of the available USB ports on either SP.
The storage system will automatically detect the USB drive and apply the network connection information. This process
may take up to 10 minutes. When successfully completed, a response file (iw_resp.txt) is written back to the USB drive.

5. Click Finish.
6. Confirm that the SP Fault LED is solid blue, which indicates that the system's IP address has been set.

Next steps
In a web browser, access Unisphere by specifying the URL: http://<ip_address>/.
Where, <ip_address> is the IP address you set for the storage system.

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 NOTE: Refer to the Configuration Worksheet for information on the user credentials you must use the first time you log on.

The Initial Configuration Wizard launches the first time you access Unisphere. Refer to the Configuration Worksheet and
Unisphere Online Help for more information on configuring and start using your system.

Post-requisites
Upgrade the system
Ensure that you upgrade the system to the latest operating environment, and update the drive firmware. For more information,
see the Upgrading Unity Software guide.

Update the install base records

Install base registration occurs when you download and install the license file. For more information, see the Unisphere Online
Help.

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 6
Unpack your DAE
Unpack the DAE components. Verify that you have everything that you need to assemble and cable the DAE.
Topics:
• Unpack the (optional) disk-array enclosures

Unpack the (optional) disk-array enclosures

Disk-array enclosures (DAEs) provide additional storage. The types of DAEs available are:
● 3U 15 disk 3.5" drive DAE
● 2U 25 disk 2.5" drive DAE
DAEs are optional. If you have one or more DAEs in the system, verify that you have received all of the DAE components,
including cables, bezel, rail kit, and mounting screws.

15-drive DAE container contents

Verifying shipping package contents

About this task
Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new 15-drive DAE.
Verify that you received the following:

Component Quantity
Disk-array enclosure (DAE) Front view 1

CL4139

Rear view CL5665

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Component Quantity
Snap in rail kit 1 (includes 2
rails and 6
screws)

CL5766

Power cords (AC or DC) AC power cords 2

DC power cords
Bezel for disk-array 1
enclosure (with key)

SAS cables (either 1 2

meter or 2 meter copper)
that connect disk-array
enclosures to each other (1
meter cables) or to DPE (2
meter cables)

25-drive DAE container contents

Verifying shipping package contents

Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new 25-drive DAE.
Verify that you received the following:

Component Quantity
Disk-array enclosure (25- Front view 1
drive DAE)

28 Unpack your DAE

Component Quantity
Rear view

Rail kit, including 1

Snap-in rails (2)
Screws (3 per rail)

CL5583

Power cords 2

Bezel for disk-array 1

enclosure (with key)

mini-SAS HD cables (either 2

1 meter or 2 meter copper)
that connect disk-array
enclosures to each other (1
meter cables) or to DPE (2
meter cables)

Unpack your DAE 29

 7
Install your DAE components into a rack
NOTE: If the cabling channel at the top of the rack will be used to run the power cables, it is recommended to install
the disk processor enclosure (DPE) in the lowest available location in a cabinet and then installing any optional disk-array
enclosure (DAE) above the DPE. If the cabling channel at the bottom of the rack will be used to run the power cables, leave
1U of open space at the bottom of the cabinet when installing the DPE. Also, if all 40U of space in a single rack would be
used, use two racks instead and leave 1U of open space at the bottom of the cabinet when installing the DPE.

CAUTION: The enclosures are heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To
avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install an enclosure into a rack
without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.

Topics:
• Install the disk array enclosure

Install the disk array enclosure

There are two types of DAEs. One is a 3U 15 disk 3.5" drive DAE. The other is a 2U 25 disk 2.5" drive DAE. DAEs are optional.
The installation procedures are slightly different for each.

Install 15-drive DAE

Installing snap-in rails in the cabinet

About this task
NOTE: The snap-in rails are dedicated left and right, and cannot be interchanged. The front edge of each rail is stamped L
or R for left or right side when the rail faces the cabinet front.
The snap-in rails have two key tabs at the top and bottom edge on the rear of each rail. The key tabs ensure that the rails are
installed in the appropriate 2U space.

Steps
1. From the rear of the cabinet, insert the two key tabs into the holes of the 2U-space on the rear cabinet channel.
Key Tabs

Le r
f tR ea
ea tR
r R igh

CL5866

Figure 14. Key tabs at rear rail top and bottom edge

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 NOTE: As the key tabs and adaptors are pushed into the rear mounting holes, the spring clips will ride over the cabinet
channel and snap into place.

2. Holding the rail extended, push the key tabs and the adaptors into the rear mounting holes until the spring clips snap into
place on the outside of the rear cabinet channel.

CL5867

Figure 15. Aligning the rear adaptors (left rear of cabinet shown)

3. At the front of the cabinet, making sure the rail is level, pull it forward and align the rail adaptor with the mounting hole in
the channel. Push in on the spring clip while pulling forward on the rail. When the spring clip is forward of the front cabinet
channel, and the adaptor is in the mounting holes, release the spring clip so it holds the rail in place.
CAUTION: Ensure the spring clip is securely attached to the channel. It may be necessary to push in on the
clip to assist in snapping it into place.

nt
Fro

CL5868

Figure 16. Securing the Spring Clips

4. From the rear of the cabinet, secure the rail in place using one M5 screw on each rail.

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 Left Rear Right Rear

CL5869

Figure 17. Installing the M5 Screw

Installing the DAE on the rails

About this task
WARNING:

The enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal
injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the enclosure into a rack without a
mechanical lift and/or help from another person.

Steps
1. With help from another person, lift the enclosure and, from the front of the cabinet/rack, slide the enclosure onto the rails.

CL5845

Figure 18. Sliding the enclosure onto the rails

2. Once the enclosure is completely seated into the rear tabs, secure the front of the enclosure to the front vertical channels
with four screws (two per side), but do not tighten the screws until they are all in place.

32 Install your DAE components into a rack

 Rear

Screws (2)

Front

Screws (2)
CL5846

Figure 19. Securing the front of the enclosure

Install 25-drive DAE

Installing the rails in the cabinet

About this task

NOTE: The snap-in rails are dedicated left and right, and cannot be interchanged.

Steps
1. Orient the rails. Face the front of the cabinet when orienting the left and right rail placement. The front edge of each rail is
stamped L or R.
2. From the rear of the cabinet, insert the adapters into the holes on the rear rack channel with the rail extended as shown in
Push rail into rear channel mounting holes.
3. Push the rail into the rear mounting holes until the spring clips snap into place on the outside of the rear channel.
CAUTION: Ensure the holes on the rail line up with the holes on the cabinet. This will ensure proper
alignment of the rails. Also, check that the rails are level and using the same cabinet Unit markers from
front to rear. Ensure you are using the same unit markers from the front of the cabinet to the rear of the
cabinet.

Install your DAE components into a rack 33

 Figure 20. Push rail into rear channel mounting holes

4. From the rear of the cabinet, secure the rails in place using one M5 screw on each rail.

Figure 21. Installing the M5 Screw

5. Working from the front of the cabinet, align the adaptor with the mounting hole on the front of the rack as shown in
Securing rail to front channel.
CAUTION: Ensure the holes on the rail line up with the holes on the cabinet. This will ensure proper
alignment of the rails. Also, check that the rails are level from front-to-back and left-to-right. Ensure you are
using the same unit markers from the front of the cabinet to the rear of the cabinet.

6. Push in on the spring clip while pulling the rail forward. When the spring clip is forward of the front rack channel, and the
adaptor is in the mounting holes, release the spring clip so it holds the rail in place.
CAUTION: Ensure the spring clip is securely attached to the channel. It may be necessary to push in on the
clip to assist in snapping it into place.

34 Install your DAE components into a rack

 Figure 22. Securing rail to front channel

Installing the DAE on the rails

About this task
CAUTION: Do not install the enclosure without the rear rail screws installed and fully tightened. If the screws
are not installed and tightened, the rails could rotate out of position, possibly causing the enclosure to fall,
causing damage to the DAE and causing personnel injury.

Steps
1. With help from another person, lift the enclosure and, from the front of the cabinet/rack, slide the enclosure onto the rails.

Figure 23. Sliding the enclosure onto the rails

When the enclosure slides to the back of the cabinet, the rear tabs on the rails insert into the notches in the rear of the
enclosure. The tabs secure and support the rear of the enclosure.

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 CL5994

Figure 24. Rail tabs securing the rear of the enclosure

2. Secure the front of the enclosure to the front vertical channels with four screws (two per side), but do not tighten the
screws until they are all in place.

Figure 25. Securing the front of the enclosure

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 8
Cable and power up your DAE components
Use this section to cable your storage system to optional DAEs and to connect the DAE components to redundant power
sources.
Topics:
• Cabling the DPE to a DAE
• Cabling an expansion DAE to an existing DAE to extend a back-end bus
• Connecting power to the DAE

Cabling the DPE to a DAE

If you have one or more DAEs, these components must be cabled to the DPE back-end ports so that the storage is available
in the system. Typically, the DAE(s) that are to be directly connected to the DPE need to be located close enough to the
DPE so that the 2-meter DPE-to-DAE interconnect cables can be routed and connected to the DPE easily. 5- and 10-meter
interconnect cables are available when you need to connect enclosures across multiple racks.
NOTE: General DAE back-end bus configuration rules:
1. Maximum number of enclosures per bus is 10.
2. Maximum number of drive slots per bus is 250, up to specific system limitations for drive slots.
3. For best performance, evenly distributing DAEs across the available back-end buses is recommended.
Consider the maximum number of drives supported by the storage system model. DAEs can be added to the system while
the operating system is active and up to the DAE and drive slot limit for the storage system. DAEs or drive slots over the
system limit will not be allowed to operate with the system.
Shown in the upcoming figures are examples of two-bus SAS cabling in this DPE-based storage platform. The storage
processors connect to the DAEs with mini-SAS HD cables. The cables connect LCCs in the DAEs of a storage platform in
a daisy-chain topology.
The mini-SAS HD ports on the storage processors in the DPE are labeled 0 and 1. Mini-SAS HD port 0 is connected internally to
the SAS expander that connects the drives on the front of the DPE. The DPE and its front facing drives begin the first back-end
bus, BE0, and is automatically enclosure 0 (EA0). We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE0 EA0.

NOTE: Each DAE supports two completely redundant connections to the DPE (LCC A and LCC B).

Since mini-SAS HD port 0 is already connected internally to the DPE drives, it is recommended that you connect the first
optional DAE to the mini-SAS HD output port 1 of each storage processor to begin back-end bus 1 (BE1) and designate this DAE
as enclosure 0 of this bus. We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE1 EA0.
In a two back-end bus system, it is recommended that you connect the second optional DAE to the mini-SAS HD port 0 of each
storage processor.

DAE load balancing

If your system has several optional DAEs, you can daisy-chain them within that bus. However, it is recommended that you
balance each bus. In other words, always optimize your environment by using every available bus, and spreading the number of
enclosures and drives as evenly as possible across the buses.
The rule of load or bus balancing is applied to all DAEs. BE0 EA0 (0_0) is the DPE (SP A and B). So, to balance the load, the
first DAE (LCC A and B) in the cabinet is BE1 EA0 (1_0) and with the second DAE BE0 EA1 (0_1), and so on.

Cable and power up your DAE components 37

Cabling the first optional DAE to create back-end bus 1
Connect the first optional expansion DAE to port 1 of the DPE to create back-end bus 1 (BE1) and designate this DAE as
enclosure 0 of this bus. We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE1 EA0 (1_0).

Prerequisites
To prepare for this cabling task:
● Locate the mini-SAS HD cables to be used to connect to the newly installed expansion DAE.
Typically these cables are 2-meters long. You use longer cables, typically 5-meters or 8-meters, to connect enclosures
located in different racks. Cables are shipped without labels attached. The cables and ports are not colored.
● Locate the sheet of cable labels provided.
Orient the cable connectors as described in the procedure that follows, making sure that you do NOT connect:
● A DAE expansion port 0 to another expansion port 0.
● Any A-side ports to B-side ports.

About this task

Use the following illustrations to complete this cabling task:

x4
x4 0 1 x4
x4

B 1
0

2 x4
x4 x4
1

x4 x4
3
x4
11 0 0
4
4
1
1
MAC:
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

AC
DC
5
5

4
4
0 1
x4

A BB
# x4 x4

B B
A B

B
B A
0

A
x4 x4
#
BB AA

2 1

x4 x4 10 GbE
3 2
x4
11 0 0
4
4
1
1
MAC:
3
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

AC
DC
5
5

4
4
0 1
x4

Figure 26. Example: DPE to DAE BE1 enclosure 0

NOTE: When cabling the 15-drive DAE LCC SAS ports, ensure that the cables do not overlap behind the DAE. The
illustration above demonstrates the proper method for cabling to the DAE LCC SAS ports.

38 Cable and power up your DAE components

Steps
1. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the blue labels shown here.

Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-001-562_xx 046-021-012_xx

SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A

SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 1 LCC A PORT A
046-001-562 SP A SAS 1 046-021-012 LCC A Port A

046-003-750_xx 046-021-013_xx

SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A

SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 1 LCC B PORT A
046-003-750 SP B SAS 1 046-021-013 LCC B Port A

2. Connect each SP to the first optional DAE to create BE1 EA0.

NOTE: Neither connector on the mini-SAS HD cable has a symbol to indicate input or output.

a. Connect port 1 on SP A in the bottom slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card A (LCC A) at the bottom of the
DAE. [ 1 ]

b. Connect port 1 on SP B in the top slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card (LCC B) at the top of the DAE. [ 2 ]

Cabling the second optional DAE to extend back-end bus 0

Connect the second optional expansion DAE to the DPE expansion port 0 to extend back-end bus 0 (BE0) and designate this
DAE as enclosure 1 of this bus. We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE0 EA1 (0_1).

About this task

Use the following illustration to complete this cabling task:

Cable and power up your DAE components 39

 # x4 AA BB x4
x4 x4

B AA BB

BB AA
A
x4
x4 x4
x4
BB AA

2
1

x4
1 0
4
4
1
MAC:
3 2
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

1 GbE
AC
DC
5
5

4
4
0 1
x4

Figure 27. Example: DPE to 15-drive DAE

NOTE: When cabling the 15-drive DAE LCC SAS ports, ensure that the cables do not overlap behind the DAE. The
illustration above demonstrates the proper method for cabling to the DAE LCC SAS ports.

Steps
1. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the orange labels shown here.

Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-001-561_xx 046-021-010_xx

SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A

SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A
SP A SAS 0 LCC A PORT A
046-001-561 SP A SAS 0 046-021-010 LCC A Port A

046-003-489_xx 046-021-011_xx

SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A

SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A
SP B SAS 0 LCC B PORT A
046-003-489 SP B SAS 0 046-021-011 LCC B Port A

2. Connect DPE port 0 to the new DAE to extend BE0.

a. Connect port 0 on SP A in the bottom slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card A (LCC A) at the bottom of the
DAE. [ 1 ]

b. Connect port 0 on SP B in the top slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card (LCC B) at the top of the DAE. [ 2 ]

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Cabling the DPE SAS module ports to create back-end buses 2
through 5
Where supported, the following example shows how to connect remaining four SAS back-end ports and shows the cable labels
for these SAS cables, as well as the back-end bus and enclosure numbers for these DPE to DAE connections.

About this task

NOTE: The optional back-end 12-Gb/s SAS module is not supported on all Unity storage systems.

Cable the DAE to the 12-Gb/s SAS modules in the DPE 0, port 0 through port 3, to create back-end bus 2 through 5, BE2-BE5.
Use the following illustration to complete this cabling task:

LCC B Port A 2_0 SP B B0 PORT 0

LCC B Port A 3_0 SP B B0 PORT 1

LCC B Port A 4_0 SP B B0 PORT 2

LCC B Port A 5_0 SP B B0 PORT 3

x4
x4 1 0
4
4
1
1
3 2 1 0
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

1 GbE
AC
DC
5
5
0 1 2 3
4
4
0 1
x4

SP A A0 PORT 3 5_0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 2 4_0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 1 3_0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 0 2_0 LCC A Port A

Figure 28. Bus 2, Bus 3 , Bus 4, and Bus 5 enclosure 0 SAS cabling

● 2_0 side A, black, SP A B0 port 0 to DAE <w> LCC A port A

● 2_0 side B, black, SP B B0 port 0 to DAE <w> LCC B port A
● 3_0 side A, green, SP A B0 port 1 to DAE <x> LCC A port A
● 3_0 side B, green, SP B B0 port 1 to DAE <x> LCC B port A
● 4_0 side A, brown, SP A B0 port 2 to DAE <y> LCC A port A
● 4_0 side B, brown, SP B B0 port 2 to DAE <y> LCC B port A
● 5_0 side A, cyan, SP A B0 port 3 to DAE <z> LCC A port A
● 5_0 side B, cyan, SP B B0 port 3 to DAE <z> LCC B port A
For each new BE2-BE5:

Steps
1. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the appropriate labels (black, green, brown, or cyan) shown here.

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 Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-005-679_xx 046-021-016_xx

SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
046-005-679 SP A A0 PORT 0 046-021-16 LCC A Port A

046-005-718_xx 046-021-017_xx

SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
046-005-718 SP B B0 PORT 0 046-021-017 LCC B Port A

046-005-679_xx 046-021-018_xx

SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 1 LCC A Port A
046-005-711 SP A A0 PORT 1 046-021-018 LCC A Port A

046-005-718_xx 046-021-019_xx

SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 1 LCC B Port A
046-005-719 SP B B0 PORT 1 046-021-019 LCC B Port A

046-005-679_xx 046-021-020_xx

SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 2 LCC A Port A
046-005-935 SP A A0 PORT 2 046-021-020 LCC A Port A

046-005-718_xx 046-021-021_xx

SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 2 LCC B Port A
046-005-937 SP B B0 PORT 2 046-021-021 LCC B Port A

046-005-679_xx 046-021-022_xx

SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 3 LCC A Port A
046-005-936 SP A A0 PORT 3 046-021-022 LCC A Port A

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 Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-005-718_xx 046-021-023_xx

SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 3 LCC B Port A
046-005-938 SP B B0 PORT 3 046-021-023 LCC B Port A

2. Connect each SP to the optional DAE to create BE2 enclosure 0 through BE5 enclosure 0, as needed.
a. For SP A, connect the lowest available port in the SAS module in the bottom slot of the DPE to port A on the link control
card A (LCC A) at the bottom of the DAE.
b. For SP B, connect the lowest available port in the SAS module in the top slot of the DPE to port A on the link control
card B (LCC B) at the top of the DAE.
Connect the DAE to the DPE SP slot 0 port 0 to create back-end bus 2, BE2
Connect the DAE to the DPE SP slot 0 port 0 to create back-end bus 2 (BE2) and designate this DAE as enclosure 0 of this bus.
We refer to the address of this enclosure as BE2 EA0 (2_0).

AA BB
# x4
x4 x4
x4

B AA BB
BB AA
A
x4
x4 x4
x4
BB AA

1 2
x4

4
4
1 1
MAC:
3 2 3 2 1 0
5
5
DC
AC
1 GbE

1 GbE
AC

5
5 DC

0 1 2 3
4
4

Figure 29. Example: DPE to 15-drive DAE BE2 enclosure 0

NOTE: When cabling the 15-drive DAE LCC SAS ports, ensure that the cables do not overlap behind the DAE. The
illustration above demonstrates the proper method for cabling to the DAE LCC SAS ports.
1. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the black labels shown here.

Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-005-679_xx 046-021-016_xx

SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A

SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
SP A A0 PORT 0 LCC A Port A
046-005-679 SP A A0 PORT 0 046-021-016 LCC A Port A

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 Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-005-718_xx 046-021-017_xx

SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A

SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
SP B B0 PORT 0 LCC B Port A
046-005-718 SP B B0 PORT 0 046-021-017 LCC B Port A
2. Connect slot 0 port 0 on SP A in the bottom slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card A (LCC A) at the bottom of
the DAE. [ 1 ]
3. Connect slot 0 port 0 on SP B in the top slot in the DPE to port A on the link control card (LCC B) at the top of the DAE.
[ 2 ]

Cabling an expansion DAE to an existing DAE to

extend a back-end bus
Connect the optional expansion DAE to the last installed DAE in the back-end bus to extend to the new DAE.

About this task

Use the following illustration to complete this cabling task:

A B
x4 x4

B A B

B A
A
x4 x4 #
B A

1 2
x4
x4 0 1 x4
x4

B 1
0

0 A
1

x4
x4 x4
x4

Figure 30. Example: Extend SAS BE to new DAE

NOTE: When cabling the 15-drive DAE LCC SAS ports, ensure that the cables do not overlap behind the DAE. The
illustration above demonstrates the proper method for cabling to the DAE LCC SAS ports.

Steps
1. Label a pair of mini-SAS HD cables using the appropriate labels (orange, blue, lack, green, brown, or cyan) shown here.
Typically, DAEs connect to other DAEs using 1-meter cables.

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Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-004-455_xx 046-004-455_xx

A BE0 A BE0
A BE0 A BE0
A BE0 A BE0
A BE0 A BE0
046-004-455 LCC A Port B 046-004-455 LCC A Port A

046-004-463_xx 046-004-463_xx

B BE0 B BE0
B BE0 B BE0
B BE0 B BE0
B BE0 B BE0
046-004-463 LCC B Port B 046-004-463 LCC B Port A

046-004-456_xx 046-004-456_xx

A BE1 A BE1
A BE1 A BE1
A BE1 A BE1
A BE1 A BE1
046-004-456 LCC A Port B 046-004-456 LCC A Port A

046-004-464_xx 046-004-464_xx

B BE1 B BE1
B BE1 B BE1
B BE1 B BE1
B BE1 B BE1
046-004-464 LCC B Port B 046-004-464 LCC B Port A

046-004-457_xx 046-004-457_xx

A BE2 A BE2
A BE2 A BE2
A BE2 A BE2
A BE2 A BE2
046-004-457 LCC A Port B 046-004-457 LCC A Port A

046-004-465_xx 046-004-465_xx

B BE2 B BE2
B BE2 B BE2
B BE2 B BE2
B BE2 B BE2
046-004-465 LCC B Port B 046-004-465 LCC B Port A

046-004-458_xx 046-004-458_xx

A BE3 A BE3
A BE3 A BE3
A BE3 A BE3
A BE3 A BE3
046-004-458 LCC A Port B 046-004-458 LCC A Port A

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 Expansion port cable labeling details Primary port cable labeling details
Label part Label Port Label part Label Port
number number
046-004-466_xx 046-004-466_xx

B BE3 B BE3
B BE3 B BE3
B BE3 B BE3
B BE3 B BE3
046-004-466 LCC B Port B 046-004-466 LCC B Port A

046-004-459_xx 046-004-459_xx

A BE4 A BE4
A BE4 A BE4
A BE4 A BE4
A BE4 A BE4
046-004-459 LCC A Port B 046-004-459 LCC A Port A

046-004-467_xx 046-004-467_xx

B BE4 B BE4
B BE4 B BE4
B BE4 B BE4
B BE4 B BE4
046-004-467 LCC B Port B 046-004-467 LCC B Port A

046-004-460_xx 046-004-460_xx

A BE5 A BE5
A BE5 A BE5
A BE5 A BE5
A BE5 A BE5
046-004-460 LCC A Port B 046-004-460 LCC A Port A

046-004-468_xx 046-004-468_xx

B BE5 B BE5
B BE5 B BE5
B BE5 B BE5
B BE5 B BE5
046-004-468 LCC B Port B 046-004-468 LCC B Port A

2. Connect the existing DAE to the expansion DAE to extend that back-end.
If you have additional DAEs, add labels to the mini-SAS HD to mini-SAS HD cables and use those cables to extend the bus.
For more information about cabling additional DAEs, see the associated Hardware Information Guide.

a. Connect port B on the link control card A (LCC A) of the lower-numbered DAE to port A on the link control card A (LCC
A) of the higher-numbered DAE. [ 1 ]
LCC A is located on the lower portion of the DAE.
b. Connect port B on the link control card B (LCC B) of the lower-numbered DAE to port A on the link control card B (LCC
B) of the higher-numbered DAE. [ 2 ]
LCC B is located on the upper portion of the DAE.

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Connecting power to the DAE
Steps
1. Verify that the cabinet circuit breakers are in the On position and that power is connected to the cabinet.
2. Connect the power cables to the optional DAEs.
1 2

CL5765

Figure 31. Connecting power cables to the 3U, 15-drive DAE

Figure 32. Connecting power cables to the 2U, 25-drive DAE

3. Secure each power cable to the power supply with the cable retention bail.
4. Connect the power to the each DAE as follows:
a. Connect the power cable for LCC A to PDU A.
b. Connect the power cable for LCC B to PDU B.
The enclosures power up immediately once the cable is connected.
5. Bundle and secure the cables as necessary with tie wraps.

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 A
Configuration Worksheet
This appendix contains a worksheet to collect and record information and to use as a guide to start setting up your storage
system.
Topics include:
Topics:
• Configuration worksheet

Configuration worksheet
Use this worksheet to collect and record information to start setting up your storage system using the following:
● Online Support
● Connection Utility
● Unisphere Initial Configuration Wizard
This worksheet should be used in conjunction with the information in the previous chapter. Refer to the Connection Utility and
Unisphere Online Help for additional guidance for setting up your storage system. In the respective user interface, click the ?
icon to display its online help.
NOTE: Sites with restricted Internet access must obtain the Connection Utility software and product license keys in
advance to configure the system. Go to the Unity Info Hub at https://www.dell.com/unitydocs for detailed instructions.

Online Support
Enter the following information related to your Online Support account:

Item Value
Online Support account:
● Go to support.emc.com to create your Online Support account.
● Your username and password will be required for the Unisphere
Initial Configuration wizard.

Connection Utility
Enter the following information related to the system management address:

Item Value
Storage system Product ID / Serial Number:
● Refer to the serial number tag on the front of the DPE component
for the system ID.
● Use this ID in the Connection Utility to auto-discover a storage
system on a subnet.
Name:
● If you obtained the system's IP address through DHCP, use the
system serial number for the name.
Management IP Address:

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Item Value
● Management IPv4 and/or IPv6 address to assign to the storage
system.
Subnet Mask (IPv4 only):
● IP address mask that identifies the range of IP addresses in the
subnet where storage system is connected.
Gateway:
● Default gateway IP address of the storage system management
interface.
Prefix Length (IPv6 only):
● The number of significant bits in the address that will be used for
routing purposes.

Unisphere
Enter the following information to initially log into Unisphere:

Item Value
Unisphere login information: ● User Name: admin
● When logging into Unisphere for the first time, use the default ● Password: Password123#
system account user name and password

Initial Configuration Wizard

The Initial Configuration Wizard walks you through the initial set up of Unisphere and prepares the system for use. The first time
the wizard launches, you will need to access the End User License Agreement (EULA) and install Unisphere licenses. Use the
following list of screens and related actions as a guide to the initial configuration process.

Screen Name Action

Copyright Accept the EULA.
Unisphere Password Set the Unisphere admin and service passwords
Unisphere Licenses Obtain your Unisphere license file online and upload your license file.
DNS servers (Manual configuration) Enter the network name or IP address of one or more DNS
servers.
NOTE: A DNS server is required for EMC Secure Remote Services (ESRS).

NTP Servers Enter the network name or IP address of one or more NTP (Network Time
Protocol) servers.
NOTE: An NTP server must be configured before you can create a NAS
server with SMB (CIFS) shares that use Windows Active Directory (required
for multiprotocol). It is also recommended that you configure an NTP server on
both systems in order for the replication feature to work correctly.

FAST Cache and Storage Pools Create FAST Cache (if supported) and storage pools, or configure these items
later.
Alert Settings Configure alert notifications by entering the email addresses to which alerts should
be sent, set the severity level for these alerts, and configure an SMTP server.
Proxy Server (optional) Enter the Protocol, IP address, and Proxy Server username and
password.
EMC Support Credentials Enter your EMC Online Support username and password.

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Screen Name Action
Customer Information Enter your customer contact information, including name, email, and office phone
number. EMC Support will use this information to get in contact with you in
response to an issue.
EMC Secure Remote Services Enable and configure EMC Secure Remote Services (ESRS) to send system
information to EMC and expedite issue resolution.
iSCSI Interfaces (optional) Refer to the Unisphere Online Help for more information about
configuring iSCSI interfaces.
NAS Servers (optional) Refer to the NAS Server Wizard Online Help for more information about
configuring NAS servers.

NOTE: Visit the Unity Info Hub page at https://www.dell.com/unitydocs for more information about configuring your
storage system.

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