Install The Array - HPE Nimble Storage HF Series Hardware Manual

Consideration Precaution
Be sure there is adequate power service to prevent overloading the circuits. Check the ratings of each
item of equipment on each circuit.
Circuit Overloading
You must provide reliable grounding (earthing) of rack-mounted equipment. In addition, pay attention
Reliable Grounding
to supply connections from the branch circuit, such as power strips.

Install the Array

Use this procedure to install the following array models: HPE Alletra 5010, 5010H, 5030, 5050, Nimble Storage HF20, HF20H,
HF20C, HF40, HF40C, HF60, and HF60C.
Before you begin
Attention:
If you are installing more than one array, refer to the Hardware Guide available on HPE InfoSight for information
about your model.
https://infosight.hpe.com/tenant/Nimble.Tenant.0018000000ovsdmAAA/resources/nimble/
docs?Document+Type=Hardware+Guide
What you need for each array:
19-inch four-post rack. The provided rails fit both square-hole and unthreaded round-hole racks.
Racks with a depth of 1200 mm best accommodate the length of the array chassis, providing ample space for cabling and
ease of service. Racks with a depth of 1075 mm can be used but may provide limited space for cables and component
access.
4U space available in the 19-inch rack
At least two Ethernet cables for management, one cable per controller
At least two cables, Ethernet or Fibre Channel, for data
One or two switches, depending on your array and network topology. Two 10GbE or Fibre Channel switches are
recommended for high availability and redundancy.
Two power outlets on separate circuits
1200 W power supply with C14 connector:
Steady state current: 2.5A @ 240V; 5A @ 120V
Startup current: 3A @ 240V; 6A @ 120V
3000 W power supply with C20 connector:
Steady state current: 4.5A @ 240V; 9A @ 120V
Startup current: 5.5A @ 240V; 11A @ 120V
Before beginning, download and read the Release Notes, available on HPE InfoSight (https://infosight.hpe.com). If you do not
have an HPE account, click Sign up and provide the required information.
Visit the Welcome Center (http://www.hpe.com/support/storage-welcomecenter) for help setting up your HPE storage array.
Note:
Install this product in restricted-access locations only, such as a dedicated equipment room or an electrical closet.
Installation and maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Note: The power supplies are 220VAC or 110VAC auto-detecting.
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