User Guide
5. Components
5.1 PSU Description
5.1
PSU Description
Figure 7:
PSU Front and Rear
The 2U24 Flash Storage Platform features redundant, high-efficiency power supplies units (PSUs). There are
two PSUs that are hot swappable (one at a time). The following is a list of important PSU features:
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90-264VAC input via standard IEC grounded connector
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High efficiency, 80 Plus Gold certified Hot pluggable and N+1 redundant
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Red5V 40A DC Output (supports current sharing)
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Red12V 36A DC Output (supports current sharing)
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Red5V 1.0A Standby DC Output
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Single Molex hot plug output connector
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Combined output power 600W continuous
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Three 40mm dual counter rotating fans per PSU for system cooling controlled by internal
microcontroller
5.2
ESM Description
Figure 8:
ESM Front and Rear
The Enclosure Storage Module (ESM) provides system data connectivity through 3 Mini-SAS HD ports
located at the rear of the component. Each port supports four SAS connections per ESM, totaling 12
connections. These ports support 12Gbps, 6Gbps, and 3Gbps data transfer rates. When the 2U24 Flash
Storage Platform is configured to use SAS SSDs, the enclosure will come with two ESMs installed. When it is
configured to use SATA SSDs, there will only be one ESM.
The following is a list of important ESM features:
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