Operations; Power Up; Power Down - HP StorageWorks 600 - Modular Disk System User Manual

Operations

Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document provided.

Power up

Observe the following guidelines before powering up the MDS600:
•
Always install all components of the MDS600.
•
Install hard drives in the MDS600 so the connected host controller can identify and configure them at
power up.
•
Always power up the MDS600 first, and then the server blade.
To power up the MDS600:
Complete server blade hardware installation and cabling. See the server blade documentation.
1.
Connect the SAS cables and power cords to the MDS600.
2.
Press and hold the Power On/Standby button.
3.
Wait and observe the system power LED and system fans. When the MDS600 powers up, the
system power LED illuminates solid green and the system fans spin to a high speed, and then spin
down to a low speed.
Power up the server blades. See the server blade documentation.
4.

Power down

Be sure that the partner server blades are the first units to be powered down and the last to be powered
back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system and the OS are shut down in an orderly manner.
IMPORTANT:
To power down the MDS600:
Power down the partner server blades. See the server blade documentation.
1.
Press and hold the Power On/Standby button for approximately 4 seconds. This action powers
2.
down both hard drive drawers.
If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to power down the MDS600.
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