Dell Firmware Update to Version 06.xx.xx.xx
Summary
This is an information update document for the Dell PowerVault MD3000 storage enclosure, providing critical updates and procedures for storage management. The document covers Storage Manager for SANs, array password reset procedures, physical disk migration, and RAID level migration requirements. It is intended for storage administrators and IT professionals managing Dell PowerVault MD3000 storage systems.
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Information Update This document provides updated information regarding the Dell™ Power Vault™ MD3000 Storage Enclosure. The following topics are included: Storage Manager for SANs Array Password Reset Using Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Modular Disk Storage Manager Physical Disk Migration RAID Level Migration Requirements
Storage Manager for SANs Unable to Assign LUNs to Windows 2008 Server The Windows Server 2008 Storage Manager for SANs utility can be used to create and manage virtual disks in the MD3000 from the host server. If the host server contains SAS 5/i HBAs, the SAS 5/i ports must be disabled in the Storage Manager for SANs utility to prevent issues with assigning virtual disks (LUNs) to the host server. Perform the following steps: Click LUN Management Click Manage Server Connection Select the host server In the Fiber Channel Ports tab, disable all the SAS 5/i ports and leave the SAS 5/e ports enabled. There are 8 SAS 5/i ports per SAS 5/i HBA in the host server. The HBA Port WWN has the following format: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:00 to xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:07. NOTE: SAS 5/e HBAs have two ports with HBA Port WWN as follows: yy:yy:yy:yy:yy:yy:yy:00 and yy:yy:yy:yy:yy:yy:yy:04
March 2008
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 931.78 KB |
| Published | July 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions must be taken when assigning LUNs from an MD3000 unit with SAS 5/i HBAs on Windows Server 2008?
You must disable all SAS 5/i ports in the Storage Manager utility and ensure that only the SAS 5/e ports remain enabled during setup.
How do I reset a forgotten MD3000 array password if my system is running Windows Server 2008?
Since HyperTerminal cannot be used on this OS, you must obtain another terminal application capable of COM port connections for the procedure.
Is partial physical disk migration supported when moving disks from an MD3000i to an MD3000?
No. Cold power-up migration is only supported if all physical disks move together; partial or module migrations are not permitted.
What steps are necessary for successfully migrating from RAID 1/RAID 10 to an odd-number array in RAID 5?
First, add an even number of disks to the RAID 1 or RAID 10. Then, convert to RAID 5, and finally, add your remaining odd physical disk.