Dell Equallogic PS6000s User Manual

Setting Up a PS Series Storage Array

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PS Series Storage Arrays

PS6000 Hardware Installation

Before You Begin

Environmental Requirements

Make sure the installation location meets the power, cooling, and
ventilation requirements in the PS6000 Rack Mount Instructions

document

Networking Requirements

Standard Ethernet and TCP/IP networking rules apply to a
PS Series SAN.

Gigabit Ethernet is recommended for optimal performance.

Required Hardware (Not Supplied)

Standard 19-inch four-pole rack.

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.

, located in the array shipping box.

Step 2: Install the Array in a Rack

Mount the array in a four-pole 19-inch rack. See the PS6000 Rack

Mount Instructions document, located in the array shipping box.

Read the PS6000 Rack Mount Instructions.

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The array is heavy. Do not attempt to lift the array
without assistance.

Stabilize the rack. Dell recommends that you
attach the rack to the floor for added stability.

Step 3: Install the Bezel

To install the bezel:

1. Facing the front of the rack, fit the right side of the bezel into
the right side of the chassis.

Step 4: Connect the Array to Power

Minimum configuration. Use the power cables shipped with

the array to connect each power supply and cooling module to
separate sources of power if possible. Use the cable strain

relief to secure each power plug to the array. See the PS Series

Storage Arrays Installation and Setup Manual.

A PS6000 requires at least 1 power supply connected to
a source of power to operate.

Recommended configuration. For high availability, connect
the power supplies to different sources of power on separate
circuits. If possible, use uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) systems.

Step 5: Connect the Array to the Network

Recommended configuration. For high performance and

availability, connect network cables to all the network interfaces
and distribute the connections across multiple network switches.
The switches must be connected with interswitch links that
have sufficient bandwidth.

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Step 1: Unpack the Shipping Box

See the PS6000 Unpacking Instructions document

array shipping box.

Make sure you have all the required hardware,

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

Protect sensitive hardware. Make sure you use an electrostatic
wrist strap or a similar form of protection when handling hardware.

Read the documentation. The PS Series Release Notes
document contains the latest product information.

PS6000 Chassis

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

Electrostatic Wrist Strap

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PS6000 Bezel

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

3. Insert the bezel key and turn it counter-clockwise to lock the
bezel to the chassis. Make sure you store the key in a
safe location.

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Step 6: Turn on Power to the Array

A power switch is located below the power plug on each
power supply and cooling module. Turn on both.

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Once you turn on full power to an array, batteries may start to
charge and hardware components may start to synchronize.
Array LEDs will indicate these normal activities.

Front of chassis (disk drive slots)

Power Cables

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

Rail Kit for Four-Pole Rack
including Fasteners

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Hardware installation is complete.

Turn the page for software configuration instructions.

Serial Cable

Used for non-Windows installations and when
there is no network access to the
array or group.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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