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General Instructions
1
Insert the proper connector into the Host
Interface Card in the back of the Diamond-VT.
Connecting a Fibre Channel Array
(See
11 or
Connecting a SCSI Array
2
Connect the cable (Fibre Channel or SCSI)
from your host system to the Host Interface
Card connector on the back of the Diamond-
VT. The cable you use depends upon your
application, the environment and distance.
3
Make sure the power switches on the power
supplies on the rear of the unit are in the stand-
by position. Plug in the power cords to the back
of the unit, then into an appropriate power
source (100-240 VAC). The power source must
Power Switch Positions
On
Stand-by
unit.
Exhibit 3.2-1 Back side of a rack mount, Fibre Channel Diamond-VT with blower assemblies on top, power supplies
at the bottom, separated by the Host Interface Card.
on page
on page 13).
be connected to a
protective earth ground and
comply with local electrical
codes. Improper grounding
may result in an electrical
shock or damage to the
4
Press the stand-by power switch for each
power supply to the ON position. When the
green power LED on the back of the unit is lit,
the power supply is fully operational and
delivering power to the system. The power LED
on the front of the array lights once the firmware
begins to execute.
When the power is turned on, the LEDs on the
front of the Diamond-VT flashes twice. Drives
spin up in groups of three, about every one to
two seconds. The individual LEDs blink. After
all available drives have spun up, the individual
drive LEDs stays lit. When all available drives
are operational, the ready LED on the top front
panel of the management card remains lit.
5
Reboot your computer
6
Determine the best configuration for your needs
and refer to the rest of this manual for more
detailed explanations and configuration
information.
10
Physical setup
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