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PS6210 Install and Setup Guide 2 Rack Mounting the Array Component PS Series Array Bezel Power cables One or two serial cables Rail kit Documentation Table 1: Shipping Box Contents Description • Two Type 15 control modules • Two power supply and cooling modules • Up to 24 2.5-inch or 24 3.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS, Nearline SAS [NL-SAS], or Solid State (SSD) drives, depending on the model suffix The bezel mounts to the front of the array. The bezel identifies the array model and protects the drives from unauthorized or accidental removal. Connects an array power supply to power sources. If power cables are not included in the shipping box, contact your PS Series array support provider or reseller. Creates a serial connection between an array and a console or terminal emulator. Use the cable to run the setup utility if there is no network access to the array or group. The shipping box contains a Dell ReadyRails II kit for installation in four-post racks with square, round, or threaded mounting holes. Follow the installation instructions included with the kit to install the array into a rack. The following documentation is included in the shipping box: • Setup poster • Installation and Setup Guide (this document) • License, regulatory, and warranty information • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information booklet Component Standard 19-in. fourpost rack 10/100Mbps Ethernet cables Network switch CAT6 or CAT6A cables Optical or copper cables Table 2: Additional Hardware Required (Not Included) Description Provides easy access to arrays and other hardware in your computing environment. For use with a dedicated management network. Connects the Management port on the array to a 10/100Mbps network switch. Use Category 5E or Category 6 cables with RJ45 connectors. Use Category 5 cables only if they meet the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard. Connects devices (array) to a network. Multiple switches are recommended. Switch provides 10GBASE-T interfaces to use the 10GBASE-T port, or an SFP+ switch to use the SFP+ port. For 10GBASE-T port, use Category 6 (or better) cable for up to 55 meters. Use Category 6A cable for up to 100 meters. For SFP+ port, use optical cable or copper SFP+ cable. Optional Hardware You can optionally use an uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) to provide a highly available source of power to an array. Each UPS (not included) should be on a different circuit and must provide the correct type of voltage for an adequate amount of time. Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack To mount an array in a rack, follow these steps: 1. Determine where to place the mounting rails in the rack. 5

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PS6210 Install and Setup Guide
2 Rack Mounting the Array
Table 1: Shipping Box Contents
Component
Description
PS Series Array
•
Two Type 15 control modules
•
Two power supply and cooling modules
•
Up to 24 2.5-inch or 24 3.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS, Nearline SAS [NL-SAS], or
Solid State (SSD) drives, depending on the model suffix
Bezel
The bezel mounts to the front of the array. The bezel identifies the array model and protects the
drives from unauthorized or accidental removal.
Power cables
Connects an array power supply to power sources.
If power cables are not included in the shipping box, contact your PS Series array support
provider or reseller.
One or two serial
cables
Creates a serial connection between an array and a console or terminal emulator. Use the cable
to run the
setup
utility if there is no network access to the array or group.
Rail kit
The shipping box contains a Dell ReadyRails II kit for installation in four-post racks with
square, round, or threaded mounting holes. Follow the installation instructions included with
the kit to install the array into a rack.
Documentation
The following documentation is included in the shipping box:
•
Setup poster
•
Installation and Setup Guide (this document)
•
License, regulatory, and warranty information
•
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information booklet
Table 2: Additional Hardware Required (Not Included)
Component
Description
Standard 19-in. four-
post rack
Provides easy access to arrays and other hardware in your computing environment.
10/100Mbps Ethernet
cables
For use with a dedicated management network. Connects the Management port on the array to
a 10/100Mbps network switch. Use Category 5E or Category 6 cables with RJ45 connectors.
Use Category 5 cables only if they meet the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard.
Network switch
Connects devices (array) to a network. Multiple switches are recommended. Switch provides
10GBASE-T interfaces to use the 10GBASE-T port, or an SFP+ switch to use the SFP+ port.
CAT6 or CAT6A
cables
For 10GBASE-T port, use Category 6 (or better) cable for up to 55 meters. Use Category 6A
cable for up to 100 meters.
Optical or copper
cables
For SFP+ port, use optical cable or copper SFP+ cable.
Optional Hardware
You can optionally use an uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) to provide a highly available source of
power to an array. Each UPS (not included) should be on a different circuit and must provide the correct type of
voltage for an adequate amount of time.
Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack
To mount an array in a rack, follow these steps:
1.
Determine where to place the mounting rails in the rack.
5