After connecting the network cables, you are ready to apply power to the SG6000-CN controller and to the two storage controllers or optional expansion shelves.
Procedure
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Confirm that both controllers in the storage controller shelf are off.
CAUTION:
Risk of electrical shock – Before connecting the power cords, make sure that the power switches for each of the two storage controllers are off.
- If you have expansion shelves, confirm that both of the IOM power switches are off.
CAUTION:
Risk of electrical shock – Before connecting the power cords, make sure that the two power switches for each of the expansion shelves are off.
- Connect a power cord to each of the two power supply units in the SG6000-CN controller.
- Connect these two power cords to two different power distribution units (PDUs) in the cabinet or rack.
- Connect a power cord to each of the two power supply units in the storage controller shelf.
- If you have expansion shelves, connect a power cord to each of the two power supply units in each expansion shelf.
- Connect the two power cords in each storage shelf (including the optional expansion shelves) to two different PDUs in the cabinet or rack.
- If the power button on the front of the SG6000-CN controller is not currently illuminated blue, press the button to turn on power to the controller.
Do not press the power button again during the power-on process.
- Turn on the two power switches on the back of the storage controller shelf. If you have expansion shelves, turn on the two power switches for each shelf.
- Do not turn off the power switches during the power-on process.
- The fans in the storage controller shelf and optional expansion shelves might be very loud when they first start up. The loud noise during start-up is normal.
- After the components have booted up, check their status.
- Check the seven-segment display on the back of each storage controller. Refer to the topic about viewing boot-up status codes for more information.
- Verify that the power button on the front of the SG6000-CN controller is lit.
- If errors occur, correct any issues.
- Attach the front bezel to the SG6000-CN controller.