Dell MD3800i manual

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  • Page 1

    Dell PowerVault MD3400/3420/3800i/3820i/ 3800f/3820f Storage Arrays Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: E03J and E04J Series Regulatory Type: E03J001 and E04J001[...]

  • Page 2

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

  • Page 3

    Installation and Configuration WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. Unpacking A Rack System Figure 1. Installing the System in a Rack Unpack your system and identify each item. Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack[...]

  • Page 4

    Securing The Power Cable(s) Figure 3. Securing the Power Cable(s) Open the cable retention bracket by pulling the tabs on its sides, insert the cable, and secure the system power cable, as shown in the illustration. Plug the other end of the power cable(s) into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power[...]

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    Installing The Bezel Figure 5. Installing the Bezel Install the bezel as shown in the figure. Dell Software License Agreement Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with your system. You must consider any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your system’s hard drive. [...]

  • Page 6

    NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the systems management firmware on your system from dell.com/support . Obtaining Technical Assistance If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your system Owner’s Manual. Dell offers comprehensive hardware[...]

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    Physical Depth 54.90 cm (21.61 inches) Weight (maximum configuration) 24.22 kg (53.4 lb) Weight (empty) 8.61 kg (19 lb) Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets . Temperature Maximum Temperature Gradient (Operating and Storage) 20 °C/ho[...]

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    Environmental NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1.8 ºF/1000 ft. Storage Up to 12,000 m ( 39,370 ft). Operating Altitude De-rating Up to 35 °C (95 °F) maximum temperature is reduced by 1 °C/300 m (1 °F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft) 35 °C to 40 °C (95 °F to 104 °F) maximum temperature is reduced[...]