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IBM TotalStorage FAStT600 Fibre Channel Storage Server: Installation and User's Guide
Important: You must turn on the drive enclosures and verify that the drive
enclosures' FC connections are optimal by checking the indicator lights
before you turn on the FAStT600 Storage Server. The controllers might
not recognize the correct configuration if the hard disk drives are
powered up after the FAStT600 Storage Server. For instructions on
powering up the drive enclosures, refer to the drive enclosure
documentation.
Note: Always wait at least 30 seconds between the time you turn off a power
switch and the time you turn on the power again.
Use this procedure to turn on the power for the initial startup of the storage server:
1. Verify that:
a. All communication and power cables are plugged into the back of the
storage server and a properly grounded ac electrical outlet
b. All hard disk drives are locked securely in place. For more information, see
"Installing hot-swap drives" on page 50.
Note: At least one drive must be present before you start the FAStT600.
Attention:
If you are restarting the system after a normal shutdown, wait at
least 10 seconds before you turn on the power by using the power-on sequence
in step 2.
2. Check the system documentation for the hardware devices that you intend to
power up, and then determine the proper startup sequence. Use the following
power-on sequence, where applicable:
a. Turn on the power to the supporting devices (for example, Ethernet switches
and management stations) before the storage server.
Attention:
If you will be directly managing the storage array, you must set
up the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or BOOT-P server
before turning on the power. Setting up the server allows the controllers to
obtain the corresponding IP address when you turn on the power to the
array module. For more information, see the software installation guide for
your operating system.
b. You must turn on the expansion units before the storage server. The
controllers might not recognize the correct configuration if the drives are
powered up after the storage server. For instructions on powering up the
expansion units, see the expansion-unit documentation.
c. Turn on the power to the storage server; then restart or turn on the power to
the host.
Note: Depending on your operating system, you might not have to restart
the host. For more information, see the software installation guide for
your operating system.
3. Turn on the power to each device, based on the power-on sequence in step 2.
To turn on power to the storage server, turn on the power-supply switches on
the back of the storage server. You must turn on both power-supply switches to
take advantage of the redundant power supplies.
4. Use the storage-management software and the Fault LEDs to check the overall
status of the storage server and its components. All LEDs should be green on
the front of the storage server. If they are not, use the storage-management
software to diagnose the problem (see "Monitoring status through software" on
page 41).
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