Dell PS Series, Installation And Setup Manual

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Installation and Setup Installing a PS4000 Array
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Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware
Make sure you have all the items supplied in the shipping box, described in
Table 2-3. This information is also listed on the Unpacking document in the
shipping box.
You must also provide additional hardware that is specific to your environment
and not included in the shipping box. See Table 2-4.
Table 2-3: Description of PS4000 Shipping Box Contents
Component Description
PS Series Array The PS4000 array contains either two Type 8 control modules
(purple face plate) or two Type 9 control modules (yellow face
plate).
The array also contains two power supply and cooling modules,
and eight or 16 disk drives, either Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
or Serial ATA (SATA).
Power cables Connects an array to power sources. The shipping box may
contain different types of power cables to meet the electrical
requirements of the country in which the array will reside. Use
the cable type that is right for your environment.
If power cables are not included in the shipping box, contact
your PS Series array support provider or reseller.
Serial cable Creates a serial connection between an array and a console or
terminal emulator. Use the cable to run the
setup
utility or if
there is no network access to the array or group.
Rail assembly kit for a
four-pole rack Enables you to mount an array in a four-pole rack. Instructions
for assembly are included in the kit.
Electrostatic wrist strap Protects sensitive hardware from electrical discharge.
Documentation
The following documentation is included in the shipping box:
•
Unpacking Instructions
• Rack Mount Instructions
• Setup poster
• Installation and Setup manual
• License, regulatory, and warranty information