by Sangeetha | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
This document describes the procedure to do Factory defaults in DELL EQUALOGIC PS 6100 storage.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Perform these steps in order to do Reset Password for factory defaults DELL EQUALOGIC PS 6100 storage:
- Perform these steps in order to establish a console session to switch:
- Connect one of the supplied DB-9-to-DB-9 adapters to the PC serial (COM#) port.
- Connect the other end of the supplied DB-9 connector to the RS-232 management port on the switch.
Note: The RS-232 management port is labelled CONSOLE.
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- c. Select the com port number Putty.
d. Choose these settings:
Serial line: COM3
Speed (baud): 9600
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow control: XON/XOFF2. Reboot the storage.
a. Console on the Equallogic and powercycle the device
b. Press CTRL+P on boot
c. Use the following commands:
EQL> setenv RESETPASSWORD 1
EQL> reload
This should reset the password back to defaults =>
Username: grpadmin
Password: grpadmin
by Sangeetha | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
by Sangeetha | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Replacing the Standby Power Supply (SPS) in EMC VNX storage systems is critical for maintaining system reliability during power disruptions. This guide outlines the step-by-step process to safely perform the replacement.
Steps to Follow:
Step 1 : Verify SPS faulted from front side amber led on it or logging in Unisphere software .
Step 2: After verified shutdown faulty SPS by pressing button on it from Rear.
Power ON state Power Off State
Step 3: Unplug the power cord from the site power source and Unplug from the SPS.
Step 4: Unplug Sense cable .
Step 5: Unplug the Power code connecting to SPS to SP Directly above it.
Step 6: Remove the Front Bezel by pressing the two latch buttons to release it.
Step 7: Now Remove the front Plate from the SPS by removing the screws attaching the plate
Step 8: From the Rear remove four screws that secure the it to the rack.
Step 9: After removing front screws slide the faulty SPS from the front of the rack.
Step :10 Install Replacement Unit by sliding it into place.
Step 11: From the Rear rack secure it using four screws.
Step 12: Reconnect Power cable to the replacement SPS.
Step 13: Attach the front Plate the screws you removed.
Step 14 : Align the front Bezel with the front of the SPS push it until it snaps into place.
Step 15: Switch On Replaced SPS from Rear of Rack and check status on LED or logging in Unisphere System.
by Sangeetha | Aug 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Learn how to import foreign configurations into the BIOS setup of a Dell server to seamlessly integrate new or replaced hard drives. This quick guide will help ensure your RAID arrays are configured correctly and data integrity is maintained.
Note: Management of Foreign Configuration is only available if a foreign configuration has been detected by the controller.
Click Configuration Management on the Main Menu screen.
- Click Manage Foreign Configuration.
Click Preview Foreign Configuration.
Check if the status of the virtual disk displayed on the “VIRTUAL DISKS INCLUDED AFTER FOREIGN CONFIGURATION IMPORT” is Ready or Degraded and then click Import Foreign Configuration.
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- PHYSICAL DISKS INCLUDED AFTER FOREIGN CONFIGURATION IMPORT: Displays only disks in Foreign configuration
- VIRTUAL DISKS INCLUDED AFTER FOREIGN CONFIGURATION IMPORT: Displays virtual disk after the import operation
Read the displayed warning, select Confirm, and then click Yes.
Once the message “The operation has been performed successfully” is displayed, click OK.
Click Back on the Configuration Management screen.
Note: The “Manage Foreign Configuration” menu is still displayed.
- Click Virtual Disk Management on the Main Menu screen, Check that the status of the virtual disk is Ready or Degraded.
If the status is Ready, go to Step 9.
If the status is anything other than Ready, follow the steps below to check the status.
- Click the appropriate virtual disk and check the Status.
- Click View Associated Physical Disk and check the physical disks that are part of the virtual disk.
Contact Dell technical support if the disk status is anything other than Online status.
Figure 11: Example Degraded Redundancy Status
- Click Back, Finish, Finish, and then Finish. Once the warning, “Are you sure you want to exit?” is displayed, click Yes.
- The operating system boots.
by Sangeetha | Aug 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Learn how to import foreign configurations using iDRAC9 to seamlessly integrate new hardware or recover RAID setups. This quick guide will help you ensure data consistency and minimize downtime.
Let’s provide an example of importing a Foreign Configuration using the web-based server management interface of iDRAC9:
Prerequisites:
- Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 server
- PERC H730P Mini (Embedded) RAID controller
- Existing RAID arrays
- A disk with a Foreign Configuration that was accidentally removed from the server and needs to be reinserted.
Steps:
Log in to iDRAC and navigate to the “Storage” section, then select the “Controllers” tab.
Locate your controller and expand the dropdown menu under “Actions“. Choose “Foreign Configuration“.
A list of disks with detected unfamiliar configurations will be displayed. Select “Import Foreign Configuration“.
Choose when to apply the action. Click “Apply Now“.
A task will be created, which you can monitor in the “Job Queue“.
The task may not complete instantly; you’ll need to wait until it reaches 100%. Once it’s completed, the configuration will be imported.
Note: a) Full gather: Collects logs from the beginning
