Installation and Setup
Installing a PS6500 Array
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Figure 2-16: Cables Attached to the Cable Management System
Note:
Do not
turn on power to the array. At this time, the power cables are only
for grounding purposes. Once you connect a power supply to a source of
power, the array will enter standby mode.
In standby mode, the array is fully grounded, and some array components
are supplied with power. For example, the power button is lit and the LCD
panel displays “standby.” However, disks and control modules are not
supplied with power, and the array is not operational.
Step 2: Connect the Array to the Network
The PS6500 array includes two control modules. Each control module has four
network interface ports, labeled Ethernet 0, Ethernet 1, Ethernet 2, and Ethernet 3.
One functioning network connection is required for array operation. Multiple
network connections are recommended for performance and high availability. See
Table 2-1 for additional network recommendations.
Obtain two to eight network cables. Network cables are not included in the array
shipping box. See Table 2-8 for supported network cable types.
At a minimum, connect network cables to Ethernet 0 on both control modules and
then connect the cables to a network switch. See Figure 2-17.
