Step 3: Turn On Power To The Array; Step 4: Set Up A Serial Connection To The Array - Dell EqualLogic PS Series Installation And Setup Manual

Installation and Setup

Step 3: Turn on Power to the Array

Before turning on power, allow sufficient time for the PS6000 to adjust to ambient
temperature (for example, overnight).
The power switch is located below the power plug on each power supply and
cooling module.
Note: Batteries will start to charge and some hardware components will start to
synchronize when power is turned on. Array LEDs may indicate this on-
going activity, which is normal array behavior.

Step 4: Set Up a Serial Connection to the Array

If you plan to use the
serial connection. If you plan to use the Remote Setup Wizard, you do not need a
serial connection. See Step 1: Choose a Configuration Method on page 3-1 for
information about Remote Setup Wizard requirements.
Note: The serial cable that was shipped with the array is a standard null-modem
cable with a female DB9 connector (Figure 2-7) on each end. You might
have to make or buy an adapter cable (one DB9 connector and one RJ45
connector) to connect the array to some terminal server models. See
Table 2-5 for the DB9 to DB9 pinout information.
Figure 2-7: Serial Cable DB9 Connector - Pin Locations
Table 2-5: DB9 to DB9 Pinout Information
Function
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
utility to configure the software, you must set up a
setup
DB9-1
Pin Pin Function
2
3
4
Installing a PS6000 Array
DB9-2
3 Transmit Data
2 Receive Data
6+1 Data Set Ready + Carrier Detect
2–11