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1. Verify that all communication and power cables are plugged into the back of the
2. Check the system documentation for the hardware devices that you intend to
3. Turn on the power to each device, use the following power-on sequence. To
4. Use the storage-management software and the Fault indicator lights to check
Turning off the power
Attention:
hours a day. Except in an emergency, never turn off the power even if any
FAStT700 Storage Server fault indicator lights are lit. Use the proper
troubleshooting or servicing procedure to correct the fault before turning off the
power. This ensures that the FAStT700 Storage Server powers up correctly later.
Statement 5:
CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.
Use the following procedure to turn off power to the FAStT700 Storage Server.
1. Make sure that all amber fault indicator lights on the FAStT700 Storage Server
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FAStT700 Storage Server and to a properly grounded ac electrical outlet.
power up, and then determine the proper startup sequence. Use the following
power-on sequence, where applicable:
a. Turn on the power to the supporting devices (for example, Ethernet
switches, Fibre Channel switches, and management stations) before the
storage server.
b. You must turn on the drive enclosures before the FAStT700 Storage Server.
The controllers might not recognize the correct configuration if the drives are
powered up after the storage server. For instructions on powering up the
drive enclosures, refer to the drive enclosure documentation.
c. Turn on the power to the storage server.
d. Restart or turn on the power to the host.
turn on power to the FAStT700 Storage Server, turn on the power-supply
switches on the back of the FAStT700 Storage Server. You must turn on both
power-supply switches to take advantage of the redundant power supplies.
the overall status of the FAStT700 Storage Server and its components.
The FAStT700 Storage Server is designed to run continuously, 24
are off. If any fault indicator lights are on, use the storage-management software
to determine the status of the system components and correct any problems
before turning off the power.
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