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Chapter 3 - Installing the Array
Powering up the Memory Array
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After connecting the AC power cords to the Memory Array, and connecting the
PCIe, Ethernet, and serial cables between the Memory Array and the host
computer or memory gateway, apply power to the Memory Array.
To complete the power up sequence:
Plug each AC power cord from the chassis into an AC outlet.
1.
On the Memory Array, press the power button to start the system boot
2.
process. The LEDs will begin to light up.
Some memory arrays do not have power buttons.
Note:
Power up the Memory Array before the host computer to ensure
Note:
PCIe communication because PCIe hotplug is not supported by some
current BIOS versions. An alternate method is to reboot the host computer
after powering up the Memory Array to ensure that the host computer
recognizes the system.
During the boot up process, the green
3.
flash. The Memory Array is fully booted when the
lit.
Power up the host computer and log in as root on a Linux system, or as an
4.
"administrator" on a Windows system to install the device driver. See
Chapter 7, Linux
see
Chapter 5, Operating the System via the CLI
the command line interface (CLI).
VMA-series Memory Array Installation and Service Guide
Status
Drivers, or
Chapter 8, Windows Drivers
Alarm
and the red
LEDs will
Status
LED is continuously
for details. Also,
for information on using
HP-AM456-9002A Rev 01
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