Dell EqualLogic PS6000 Setup Poster -Front Owner's Manual

Setting Up a PS Series Storage Array

PS Series Storage Arrays

Step 2: Install the Array in a Rack Step 4: Connect the Array to Power Step 5: Connect the Array to the Network PS6000 Hardware Installation Mount the array in a four-pole 19-inch rack. See the PS6000 Rack Minimum configuration. Use the power cables shipped with Recommended configuration. For high performance and Mount Instructions document, located in the array shipping box. the array to connect each power supply and cooling module to availability, connect network cables to all the network interfaces

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separate sources of power if possible. Use the cable strain and distribute the connections across multiple network switches.

Before You Begin

Read the PS6000 Rack Mount Instructions. relief to secure each power plug to the array. See the PS Series The switches must be connected with interswitch links that Storage Arrays Installation and Setup Manual. have sufficient bandwidth.

Environmental Requirements

The array is heavy. Do not attempt to lift the array

Make sure the installation location meets the power, cooling, and

without assistance. A PS6000 requires at least 1 power supply connected to

ventilation requirements in the PS6000 Rack Mount Instructions

a source of power to operate. Address Invalid

document, located in the array shipping box. - - - - - -

Stabilize the rack. Dell recommends that you

Networking Requirements attach the rack to the floor for added stability. Recommended configuration. For high availability, connect Standard Ethernet and TCP/IP networking rules apply to a the power supplies to different sources of power on separate

PS Series SAN. circuits. If possible, use uninterruptible power supply

(UPS) systems.

Gigabit Ethernet is recommended for optimal performance.

Required Hardware (Not Supplied) Step 3: Install the Bezel Standard 19-inch four-pole rack.

To install the bezel:

One to eight network cables. Supported cables include Category 5E and Category 6 cables with RJ45 connectors. Use Category 5

cables only if they meet the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard. 1. Facing the front of the rack, fit the right side of the bezel into the right side of the chassis.

2. Push the bezel toward the chassis until the left side of the

Step 1: Unpack the Shipping Box bezel engages with the chassis.

See the PS6000 Unpacking Instructions document, located in the 3. Insert the bezel key and turn it counter-clockwise to lock the

array shipping box. Make sure you have all the required hardware, Invalid Step 6: Turn on Power to the Array

bezel to the chassis. Make sure you store the key in a Address

including the rack and network cables, which are not supplied. safe location.

A power switch is located below the power plug on each

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Protect sensitive hardware. Make sure you use an electrostatic power supply and cooling module. Turn on both.

wrist strap or a similar form of protection when handling hardware.

Once you turn on full power to an array, batteries may start to Read the documentation. The PS Series Release Notes charge and hardware components may start to synchronize. document contains the latest product information. Array LEDs will indicate these normal activities.

PS6000 Bezel

PS6000 Chassis Rear of chassis (access to power buttons, two control modules and two power supply and cooling modules)

Electrostatic Wrist Strap

Front of chassis (disk drive slots)

Rail Kit for Four-Pole Rack

Power Cables

including Fasteners

Power cables for various electrical configurations may be supplied. If not, contact your PS Series support provider.

Hardware installation is complete. Turn the page for software configuration instructions.

Serial Cable

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Used for non-Windows installations and when

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