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Installing the DXi6902 System in the Rack
DXi6902 Installation and Configuration Guide
4
Connect each power supply to an AC power source using the provided power cable
(see
):
Note:
Quantum recommends connecting the Node and each Array and Expansion
module power cord (two per unit) to a separate AC circuit to ensure system
availability in case of a power failure. Power supplies should be checked
periodically for audible and LED warnings.
a
Connect each Array module (RBOD) and Expansion module (EBOD) power
supply to a primary and secondary AC power source. Use the attached straps to
secure the power cords to the chassis.
b
Connect each Node power supply to a primary and secondary AC power source.
Use the attached straps to secure the power cords to the chassis.
Figure 26 DXi6902 Power
Cabling
5
Do
not
connect any Ethernet cables at this time. (You will connect them in a later
procedure.)
6
Connect Fibre Channel cables to each Fibre Channel port (see
).
Note:
If there is a port cover on the port, remove it before connecting a cable.
Fibre Channel ports 0, 1, 2, and 3 are used for virtual tape library (VTL) host
connection. Fibre Channel ports 4 and 5 are used for path to tape (PTT) connection
(or can be configured for VTL).
System Node (Rear)
RBOD (1 or 2)
ID/Diag
Port 1
ID/Diag
Port 1
EBOD (0 to 13)
Port 1
Port 2
ID/
Diag
|O|O|
Port 1
Port 2
ID/
Diag
|O|O|
Primary
AC Source
Secondary
AC Source
Primary
AC Source
Secondary
AC Source
Primary
AC Source
Secondary
AC Source
