Powering on

About this task

Before powering on the enclosure system, make sure that all modules are firmly seated in their correct bays. Verify that you have successfully completed the sequential instructions in the section covering installation planning.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the enclosure system until the ambient temperature is within the specified operating range described in the Environmental requirements section. If the drive modules have been recently installed, make sure they have had time to adjust to the environmental conditions before they operate.

Procedure

Power on the system by connecting the power cables to the PDU and moving the PCM switch to the “on” position.
See the Power cord connection section.
The system power LED on the ops panel should be lit green when the enclosure power is activated (and the disk drive motors should start).

Important: If mains power is lost for any reason, on restoration of power the system will re-start automatically.

Note: Refer to the section on Initial start-up problems for details of the ops panel LEDs and related fault conditions.