Operations 13
Operations
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the
Important Safety Information
document provided.
Power up
Observe the following guidelines before powering up the MDS600:
•
Always install all components of the MDS600.
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Install hard drives in the MDS600 so the connected host controller can identify and configure them at
power up.
•
Always power up the MDS600 first, and then the server blade.
To power up the MDS600:
1.
Complete server blade hardware installation and cabling. See the server blade documentation.
2.
Connect the SAS cables and power cords to the MDS600.
3.
Press and hold the Power On/Standby button.
Wait and observe the system power LED and system fans. When the MDS600 powers up, the
system power LED illuminates solid green and the system fans spin to a high speed, and then spin
down to a low speed.
4.
Power up the server blades. See the server blade documentation.
Power down
Be sure that the partner server blades are the first units to be powered down and the last to be powered
back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system and the OS are shut down in an orderly manner.
IMPORTANT:
If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the MDS600.
To power down the MDS600:
1.
Power down the partner server blades. See the server blade documentation.
2.
Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for approximately 4 seconds. This action powers
down both hard drive drawers.