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Table of Contents
Introduction to PS Series Storage Arrays ...................................................1
Steps for Setting Up and Using an Array ...................................................2
Step 1. Set Up the Array Hardware ............................................................3
A. Unpack Shipping Box and Gather Hardware ........................3
B. Mount Array in a Stable Rack ...............................................6
C. Connect Power Cables for Grounding ...................................8
D. Connect Array to a Network Switch .....................................9
E. Turn on Power to Array and Check LEDs for Errors ..........12
F. Connect Array to a Console Terminal .................................15
Step 2. Configure the Array and Create a Group ......................................16
Step 3. Set the RAID Policy .....................................................................19
Using the GUI to Set the RAID Policy ....................................19
Using the CLI to Set the RAID Policy .....................................23
Using the GUI to Create a Volume ..........................................26
Using the CLI to Create a Volume ...........................................29
Step 5. Connect to the Volume from a Host System ................................30
Advanced Operations and More Information ...........................................31
