error codes
I am new to managing this system and am getting reports of various error codes including:1513 Event Message: Individual physical disk - Degraded path Component type: Channel Component location:...
View Articleresizing DDP
hi all,we have a number of MD3260 with 60 disk DDP configured on them, and we would like to resize then to 58 disk ddp (and use the 2 disk slots for "regular" luns).(we can remove a few luns to make...
View ArticleDell tape drive problem
Hello everybody,I have Dell tape drive (PowerVault LTO4-120HH), after I connect it to my server (Windows Server 2012 machine), the SAS card's LED becomes redthe server is (Dell PowerEdge R720)the SAS...
View ArticleMD3200i - impending disk failure on RAID10 Disk Group
Hi, I have an impending disk failure in a RAID10 Disk Group on a MD3200i.What is the right procedure to replace a disk that is not currently failed?Can I set the disk offline and then replace the old...
View ArticleRebuildtime RAID 6
How can I best estimate rebuild times for a RAID 6 disk. The reason for this is that I need to decide how large disks that I will build my file storage on. Precondition is that the raid controller card...
View ArticleSERV DELL R220 - iSCSI boot
Hello,i'm going to buy:SERV DELL R220,E3-1220v3 (3.1GHz),8GB UDIMM, 2x1TB 2.5 7.2K 6Gbps SATA HD, iDRAC7 Express, PERC H310, 3YProSupport.DELL_SVR_R220C, 30230601C_R220Is it possible to boot MS Win...
View ArticleML6000 dead after firmware update
I have a ML6000 which i tried to update with the latest firmware (660G.GS007library) as this was recommended on the dell support website.---snip---Dell PowerVault ML6000 Firmware Update, version...
View ArticleDELL Powervault TL2000
Hi,Apologies in advance for this dumb question but is the Tape library in the Subject line just a tape feeder or is the actual tape drive also a part of it (inside)? Sorry but I m just accessing the...
View ArticleLess than 20 drives in a 3060e storage enclosure
There is a warning on the 3060e to make sure that the front row of each tray is filled with blanks or drives. The manual simply says that the minimum number of drives is 20.The unit will ultimately be...
View ArticleMD3200i and VMM 2012 R2 storage integration
I have spent the better part of the day trying to get vmm 2012 r2 to see the array. Tried iSNS server, Pegasus SMI-S drivers and am my wits end. I can get VMM to see the host through CIMXML but it...
View ArticleDELL ML2000 with 2xLTO6 + iSCSI BRIDGE
HI There,Couple of questions about iSCSI bridge compatibility and capabilities:Is the iSCSI bridge compatible with LTO-6 drives?I understand that it is possible to connect 2 host to the library via the...
View ArticleTL 2000 auto cleaning
Hi,I have a TL 2000 that I want to setup for auto cleaning. I have set it to have 23 active slots and have enabled auto cleaning. I have installed cleaning cartridge intoright magazine in back...
View ArticlePERC H800 / SGI SE3016 drive array / T310 / Backup Exec 2012
Hi,I am encountering some serious issues lately.Possibly a link with Backup Exec 2012, because the situation can't be reproduced when its services are not running.Symptom is : 30 seconds max after...
View ArticleManaging Dell Powervault 220s from Poweredge 2950
Hello all,I'm new to the forum, and would greatly appreciate any advice you could offer.I am looking to re-purpose some old hardware for WDS. We have an older PE2950 that I would like to use, as well...
View ArticlePowerVault MD1200 connectivity
Dear All,I have a doubt in PowerVault MD1200 connectivity. How many concurrent connection is possible while connecting PC directly with one MD1200(with single EMM as well dual EMM?Kindly clarify.Thanks...
View Articleperc(s) H8x0 H7x0 and disks with Advanced Format Technology - 4k phy sector size
hi everybody setting up a JBOD on a H800 I see that LDs created are all like: .... Virtual Drive: 1 (Target Id: 1) Name : RAID Level : Primary-0, Secondary-0, RAID Level Qualifier-0 Size : 4.547 TB...
View ArticleMD3200i unable to make any changes
Hi,I recently bought an MD3200i in order to make use of some 600Gb SAS drives which came out of an old failed MD3000i. Having installed the drives, they all show up as 'incompatible', which is...
View ArticlePowerVault MD3200i error:Unknown error (PVCF EXCEPTION)
I am setting up a new purchased PowerVault Md3200i, installed the Powervault Modular Disk Storage Manager and run "Modular Disk Configuration Utility" then run the "Config Wizard" setup the new "array"...
View ArticlePowervault 124T drive upgrade
Hi everyone,We have a powervault 124T with a dead drive. Can we take this opportunity to replace with an LTO6 drive? If so, where can i find info on which one would be compatible with the drive?
View ArticleLoss of path redundancy MD3000
A client of ours is having a loss of path redundancy on two MD3000 units. We have updated the firmware on both units. We have updated the controllers we have updated the drives. When the unit has no...
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