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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 8
... same set of disks in an array. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID.
SVGA - Super video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video adapters with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards.
system board - As the main circuit board, the system board usually contains most of your system's integral components, such as the processor(s), RAM, controllers...
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
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Interoperability Guide
This document provides information about the supported hardware and software versions for the Dell PowerVault™ Backup to Disk Appliance system.
NOTE: The versions specified in this document use the same format as found on http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/ and may differ from the version information displayed in the Windows® Device Manager or Dell™...
Interoperability Guide - Page 2
...DL2xxx system 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...
Interoperability Guide - Page 3
...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
Server 2008 Standard x64... 4.31.1.64 or later
Dell PowerVault Backup to Disk Appliance Interoperability Guide
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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
... information 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...
User Manual - Page 6
... software, system updates, and system components that you purchased with your system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, driver, and systems management firmware on your system from support...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 11
... the system event log or system messages for the location of the failed memory. Reinstall the memory device. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.
PCIe indicator
Condition
The indicator blinks amber if a PCIe card experiences an error.
Corrective Action
Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Re-install the card. If the problem persists, see Getting Help.
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Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 16
... within this document or as a separate document.
• The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of setting up your system, and technical specifications. This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack, if required.
• Any media that...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 65
...your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller. 2. Turn off the system, including any attached...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 68
... product. NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1.
1. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system. NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.
2. Turn off the system, including...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 112
...component drivers, if device is removable, reinstall the device.
Message Details Action
A bus fatal error was detected on a component at slot .
System performance may be degraded, or system may fail to operate.
Cycle input power, update component drivers, if device is removable, reinstall the device.
Message Details
Action
Fault detected on drive .
The controller detected a failure on the disk...
Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 115
... Details Action
The system halted because system power exceeds capacity.
The system halted because system power exceeds capacity.
Review system configuration, upgrade power supplies or reduce system power consumption.
Message Details Action
Failure detected on Removable Flash Media . An error was reported during a SD card read or write. Reseat the flash media. If the problem persists, see...
Setting Up Your Dell
PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance - Page 1
..., see the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Powered by CommVault Simpana User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
Software Compatibility
If the DL Backup to Disk Appliance is connected to an existing backup environment, the existing backup environment must use the same software version that is installed on the backup appliance.
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Setting Up Your Dell
PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance - Page 2
... To reinstall or update Dell software, download the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Recovery and Update Utility from support.dell.com/support/downloads.
Documentation
Title
Getting Started Guide
Dell PowerVault DL Backup To Disk Appliance Powered by CommVault Simpana User's Guide Dell PowerVault DL2300 Owner's Manual
Rack Installation Instructions
CommVault Release Notes
Description...