Chapter 4
Subsystem Operation and Monitoring
4.1 Power
On
Once all of the disk drives have been properly installed and the I/O
ports or management interfaces have been connected, the
subsystem can be powered on.
4.1.1 Check
List
BEFORE
powering on the subsystem, please check the following:
Memory module:
The cache memory usually comes as a pre-
installed module. If a separately-purchased memory is applied,
make sure the memory module has been correctly installed on
the controller board.
BBU:
Battery backup unit comes as pre-installed components of
S12F-R1432 but is an optional addition for S12F-G1433. If you
choose to use it, make sure it has been properly installed before
power-on.
MUX Kits:
MUX kits are pre-installed on the trays of S12F-
R1432. It should be present on each drive tray if SATA-II hard
drives are going to be used. If SAS hard drives are going to the
used, MUX kits should be removed.
Hard drives:
Hard drives have been correctly installed in the
drive trays.
Drive trays:
All the drive trays, whether or not they contain hard
drives, have been installed into the subsystem.
Cable connections:
The subsystem has been correctly
connected to host computer(s), management computers, or
external networking devices.
Power cords:
The power cords have been connected to the
PSUs on the subsystem and plugged into the main power
source.
Ambient temperature:
All the subsystem components have
been acclimated to the surrounding temperature.
