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Dell EMC PowerStore Quick Start Manual

Dell EMC PowerStore Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start
Before you begin
Plan your installation: Read the
PowerStore Planning Guide at
http://dell.com/powerstoredocs.
Download the PowerStore Quick
Start Guide Discovery Utility at
http://dell.com/powerstoredocs.
This tool helps you discover your
appliances within your network, if
you are remote.
Create a support account at
https://dell.com/support. You need
this account later in the
configuration process to activate
software licenses and configure Dell
EMC SupportAssist.
Note: If your appliance arrived pre-racked, begin installation at Step 5 of this guide.
Installation workflow
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PowerStore Quick Start Guide
Download the
Discovery
Utility
Create a
Support Account
Record
Dell Service
Tag
Plan Your
Installation
Configure
Network
Record
Network
Addresses
Get Lift
Assistance
Configure network: Depending on
the model of your system, read the
PowerStore Networking Guide for
PowerStore X Models or the
PowerStore Networking Guide for
PowerStore T Models at
http://dell.com/powerstoredocs.
Record network addresses:
Download the networking guide for
your model from
http://dell.com/powerstoredocs,
and work with your network
administrator to complete the Initial
Configuration Worksheet section.
Get lift assistance: Obtain the help
of a second person to install the
enclosure into the rack or use a
mechanical lift.
P/N 300-015-629 Rev 04

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Summary of Contents for Dell EMC PowerStore

  • Page 1 Record Dell Service Copyright © 2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, Dell EMC and other trademarks are P/N 300-015-629 Rev 04 trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Note: Racks are shown with round holes. The installation instructions are the same for racks with square holes. For racks with threaded holes, remove the guide pin on the rails before installation. Dell EMC PowerStore Quick Start Guide Page 2 of 8...
  • Page 3 (Optional) If securing the system for shipment in the cabinet or for other unstable environments: Locate the captive screw under each latch and tighten to the front of the cabinet using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Dell EMC PowerStore Quick Start Guide Page 3 of 8...
  • Page 4 4. Record the Dell Service Tag Locate and record the number from the black Dell Service Tag on the front of the base enclosure. Dell Service Tag 5. Install optional expansion enclosures For each additional expansion enclosure, repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the rails and expansion enclosure onto the rails.
  • Page 5 Note: For more detailed instructions on recommended networking configurations, including how to configure PowerStore T with top-of-rack switches, see the PowerStore Networking Guide for PowerStore T Models at http://dell.com/powerstoredocs. Check with your network administrator to determine which ports on your switches to use. PowerStore X model deployments Connect your base enclosure to two switches to ensure a strong layer of redundancy.
  • Page 6: Expansion Enclosure

    Plug each power cable into the base enclosure power supply unit power cable . Connect the other end of each power cable to PDU A and PDU B. After you connect the power cables, the base enclosure automatically starts up. Dell EMC PowerStore Quick Start Guide Page 6 of 8...
  • Page 7 PowerStore Discovery Utility on a remote system or virtual machine to discover your system. Refer to the networking guide for your model for more information on setting up your workstation and using the PowerStore Discovery Utility. Dell EMC PowerStore Quick Start Guide Page 7 of 8...
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