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Expansion Storage Shelves (if installed)
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Primary Storage Shelf
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Compute node(s)
To turn on the components and verify operation
1
Verify that the following cables are connected properly and securely:
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Ethernet cables between two nodes.
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SAS cables between the compute node(s) and the Primary Shelf
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SAS cables between the Primary Shelf and the Expansion Shelf
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SAS cables between the Expansion shelves (if installed)
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Power cords from each component to the appropriate Power Distribution
Unit (PDU) sockets in the rack
2
On the rear of the Expansion Shelf that is farthest from the compute node, turn
on both power switches.
3
Wait 2 minutes or 3 minutes for the shelf to initialize. The shelf is quieter when
it has initialized.
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Hardware installation procedures
Turning on the hardware and verifying operation