CAUTION
: Ensure that the A/C power socket/outlet is near the equipment and easily
accessible.
a. Using the two supplied power cords, connect each PSU on the last Nexsan Storage Expansion in
the chain to main power.
Figure 3-20: Power cord with retaining clip
b. (Two Nexsan Storage Expansions only) Wait for the two LEDs above the power sockets on each
PSU of the last storage expansion to light up green, then connect each PSU on the middle storage
expansion to main power.
Note
While the Nexsan Storage System is powering up, the storage system’s fans spin up to full
speed, then throttle back. This process is audible and is expected behavior.
c. Wait for the two LEDs above the power sockets on each PSU of the first Nexsan Storage
Expansion light to up green, then connect each PSU on the Nexsan E18 to main power.
Note
You may need to press and hold one of the two
SW0
switches on the rear of the Nexsan
Storage System for 4 seconds to initiate the power-up sequence.
d. Wait approximately 5 minutes for the firmware in the Nexsan Storage System to properly configure
the connections to the Nexsan Storage Expansion (or Nexsan Storage Expansions).
e. After 5 minutes, verify through the graphical user interface (GUI) that the Nexsan Storage
Expansions and all of their disk drives are recognized by the Nexsan Storage System and that no
errors are reported.
Note
If either of the
EXP IN
LEDs are flashing amber, you must remove the power cords from the
Nexsan Storage Expansions, correct the cabling (see steps 3 and 4), and then reapply power to
the storage expansions. If any
EXP IN
LEDs are still flashing amber, contact Technical Support.
See
on page v for phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
Attach a Nexsan Storage Expansion to a Nexsan Storage System
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Part Number: P0450138, Rev. B
Nexsan BEAST™ and E-Series™
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