Dell PowerVault DL2200 driver and firmware
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Glossary - Page 3
... drive electronics. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. iDRAC - Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. A remote access controller that uses the Internet SCSI protocol. InfiniBand - InfiniBand offers point-to-point bidirectional serial links intended for connection of processors with high-speed peripherals. IP - Internet Protocol. IPv6 - Internet Protocol version...
Glossary - Page 5
... memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in memory modules (DIMMs).
memory key - A portable flash memory storage device integrated with a USB connector. MHz - Megahertz.
mirroring - A type of data redundancy in which a set of physical drives stores data and one or more sets of additional drives stores duplicate copies of the data. Mirroring functionality is provided by software. See also striping and RAID...
Glossary - Page 7
... remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to be locally attached. SAS - Serial-attached SCSI. SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. A standard interface between the system board and storage devices. SCSI - Small computer system interface. An I/O bus interface with faster data transmission rates than standard ports. SD card - Secure digital flash memory card. SDRAM...
Glossary - Page 9
... the system board or may be an expansion card that plugs into an expansion slot. video memory - Most VGA and SVGA video adapters include memory chips in addition to your system's RAM. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display (with the appropriate video drivers and monitor capabilities). video resolution - Video resolution (800 x 600...
Interoperability Guide - Page 1
... may differ from the version information displayed in the Windows® Device Manager or Dell™ OpenManage™ Server Administrator.
Supported Hardware
This section lists the hardware supported by PowerVault Backup to Disk Appliance systems. Where applicable, firmware and driver versions are also listed.
BIOS Versions
System
BIOS Version
DL2000 DL2100 DL2200
2.4.3 or later 2.1.15 or...
Interoperability Guide - Page 2
... must be powered off.
Hard Drives (External)
Storage Enclosure
RAID Controller
Drive Type
Drive Capacity
PowerVault MD1000 PowerVault MD1200
PERC 6/E PERC H800
SATA
250GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB and 2TB
Nearline SAS 500GB, 1TB and 2TB
Network Interface Controllers (NIC)
System
NIC
DL2000
DL2100
DL2200
(with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition, SP2)
DL2200
(with Microsoft...
Interoperability Guide - Page 3
...Dell does not support upgrading internal RAID controllers. The internal controller shipped with the system is the only
supported configuration.
System
RAID Controller Max Number Firmware Revision of Controllers
DL2000
SAS 6/iR
1
(internal)
PERC 6/E
2
(external)
DL2100
SAS 6/iR
1
(internal)
PERC 6/i
1
(internal)
PERC 6/E
2
(external)
DL2200
PERC H700
1
(with Microsoft Windows...
Interoperability Guide - Page 4
... firmware and driver versions, see the Dell™ PowerVault™ Compatibility Matrix at www.dell.com/pvmatrix.
NOTE: Symantec Backup Exec™ uses a device driver that is installed with the software. CommVault Simpana® software uses the OEM-supported drivers listed in the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix.
NOTE: If a tape library attached to the DL Backup to Disk Appliance Powered...
Interoperability Guide - Page 5
... and installed RAID controller(s).
CommVault® Simpana® Backup and Recovery
NOTE: To configure this appliance as a Media Agent in a CommCell™, the CommServe® system must be at the same software version as the DL2xxx appliance.
System
RAID Controller
DL2000 DL2100
SAS 6/iR PERC 6/E SAS 6/iR PERC 6/i PERC 6/E
DL2200
(with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition...
Interoperability Guide - Page 6
... about the required minimum version of the appliance software stack. The required version is determined by the system, the installed RAID controller, and (if applicable) HBA.
NOTE: You can locate the software stack version in the Appliance Information section on the Home tab of the PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance console.
System RAID Controller
DL2000 DL2100 DL2200
SAS 6/iR PERC 6/E SAS...
User Manual - Page 9
... to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that you...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 17
... Devices
• Turn off power to the system and external devices before attaching a new external device. Turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise).
• Ensure that the appropriate driver for the attached device has been installed on the system.
• If necessary, use the System Setup program to enable ports...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 33
...latest software to restore full
firmware or has been lost due functionality. See the
to system board replacement. Lifecycle Controller User
The optional iDRAC6
Guide for more information.
Enterprise card flash memory Restore the flash memory
or BMC SPI flash may be using the latest version on
corrupted.
support.dell.com. See the
Integrated Dell™ Remote
Access Controller 6
(iDRAC6...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 34
... log!
Check the SEL for information that was logged during the error. See the applicable troubleshooting section in "Troubleshooting Your System" on page 129 for any faulty components specified in the SEL.
Warning! No micro Micro code update failed. code update loaded for processor n.
Update the BIOS firmware. See "Getting Help" on page 157.
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About Your System
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 37
... the operating system, system management software, system updates, and system components that you purchased with your system.
• The Lifecycle Controller User Guide provides information about setting up the controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 57
... Express card is installed, the controller provides the following additional features: • Downloading and applying firmware updates • Configuring hardware and firmware For more information about setting up the controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller User Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 103
..., or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1 Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version on support.dell.com.
2 Turn off the system, including any attached...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 107
... and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1 If you are upgrading your processors, prior to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com. Follow the instructions included in the file download to install the update on...
Setting Up Your Dell
PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance - Page 1
...Dell PowerVault MD Storage Enclosure (Optional)
Includes: - System bezel - Power cords (2) - SAS cables - Power cord retention brackets (2) - Mounting rails (2) (optional)
Check for documentation and information updates on support.dell.com/manuals. Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
Network
• An active network with available Ethernet...
Setting Up Your Dell
PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance - Page 2
... update Dell software, download the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Recovery and Update Utility from support.dell.com/support/downloads.
Documentation
• For a complete list of solution documents, see the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. • For hardware issues, see the Dell PowerVault DL2xxx Hardware Owner's Manual or Dell...