MD3000i Degraded Path
Hi,We recently replaced a disk in MD3000i. The new disk was rebuilt and everything worked fine for a week or so. Now I got two alerts from Modular Disk Storage Manager:Event Error Code: 1209Event...
View ArticleModular Storage Services runs with "interact with desktop"
Yesterday I updated the Modular Disk Storagd Manager for a MD3220 to Version 10.84.G6.25 and made a firmware update of the raid controller and the disks.So far so good. The Hyper-V failover cluster...
View ArticleMD3220i - Windows 2008 virtual disks offline
After setting up the MD3220i and configuring iSCSI initiator I see the LUNs from storage but they are offline and I can do anything with them. Any help?
View ArticleBy-passed Physical Disk MD3000i
Hi,We had a physical drive fail in one of our MD3000i enclosures yesterday, and our hotspare disk took over.We had another brand new drive of the same size and with an identical firmware as the failed...
View ArticleConnect a powervault MD1000 to poweredge R720?
Hi, I need to connect a nearly new MD1000 powervault (purchased on delloutlet earlier this year) to a new poweredge R720 . I know this is not offically supported. Would folks suggest going with a H810...
View Articleshutdown and startup sequence for DL2000, MD1000, and TL2000 backup appliances
Im moving my backup appliances and wanted to get some input on the shutdown and startup sequence for my Dell DL2000 server, MD1000 storage array, and TL2000 tape backup appliances. In what order do I...
View ArticleMD3000i unreadable sectors
Greetings!We have an MD3000i that has been in operation for some time. It's configured with 15 x 750GB SAS drives, and recently we've experienced a couple of drive failures, including 1 of the 2 hot...
View ArticleRD1000
Hi Where can I download the Dell Backup Software by Symantec. Backup Exec QuickStart that comes with the hardware? I do not have the CDs with me as it is been handover by my previous IT guy. Kindly...
View ArticleSecure Erase MD3200i
I have an MD3200i loaded with 12 450gb drives. I would like to know if there's a way to securely erase all the drives in the unit so that the data wouldn't be recoverable.
View ArticleMD3220i firmware / DSM version
Hello,We have a MD3220i which we have not updated in quite a while. When I go to the Dell support site, it gives me confusing information on what version to update. Can someone guide me on which is...
View ArticleHE: sled home not found, error during first sled init -> move to sensor
Hi, I am getting an error as below on Dell poervault TL 2000 Can anyone help with solutionI suyspect the robotic device has to bring it to default setting as there is no physical dimage anywhere.HE:...
View ArticleHelp Needed expanding a MD1000
I have a MD1000, PERC 6, fully populated with 15 Hard Drives.0-2 are SAS 6.0 Gb/s, 450 GB, 15K drives - configured RAID 5 - represented as a single virtual disk3-14 are SATA 3.0 Gb/s, 1TB, 7200 RPM...
View ArticleAdded Four SAS Drives to NX3100 -- RAID Question
So we now have a total of 14 drives.Two 300GB SAS internal for boot/host OSEight 1TB SATA for data and snapshot storageThe four 600GB SAS drivesI am having difficulty adding a new Virtual Disk using...
View ArticleGeneral Questions on Adding Storage to PE2950
Hello,First I'd like to say that I'm not that experienced with server setups, so please excuse my questions if they are the more "basic" variety. I also apologize if my questions seem redundant or...
View ArticleHelp Resizing Partion
Hello All,I am working on expanding a partition on my SUSE Linux Server but having a problem doing so. Here is some background on the setup.- The drive is a "Virtual Drive" on a Dell Powervault MD3220-...
View ArticleClearing Errors - PV124T
I have a PV124T with a couple of old errors (both Tape Alert and Hard autoloader errors). I've addressed the issues and everything seems to test out fine now. However, I am unable to delete these old...
View ArticleMonitoring Powervault MD3200's with Openmanage Essentials
We have a number of Powervault MD3200's that are connected to Poweredge R610's. They are connected by SAS.I set up an Openmanage Essentials server, and would like it to monitor these MD3200's, however...
View ArticleMD3200i in Openmanage essentials 1.2 reporting unknown status alert every...
Hi,I have a MD3200i in OME 1.2 and i have an "unknown status alert" every hour :"Normal" "Non acquitté" "02/08/2013 16:49:14" "BCKSAN1" "Normal Status Alert. Device: BCKSAN1" "System Events"...
View ArticleMD3220 will not bring up Service Interface
We have purchased 2 used Powervault MD3220s (and 2 MD1200s as well). I was able to setup one 3220 through the serial cable Service Interface and MDSM. However the other storage arrays will not bring...
View Articleesxi 4.1 not using all 4 ports
Hello,We have 3 servers with 8 NIC's dedicated to iSCSI and connected to a MD3220i. I have explained the setup in a different if someone is interested...
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