Dell Equallogic PS4110X EqualLogic PS4110 Setup Poster

1

Unpack the Shipping Box

Caution:

Protect sensitive hardware.

Make sure you

use an electrostatic wrist strap or similar form of protection

when handling hardware.

Make sure the shipping box contains the following items:



Setup poster (this document)



Rail kit (if ordered)



Power cables



Electrostatic wrist strap



Documentation



PS Series Storage Array

2

Install the Array in a Rack

Warning!

The array is heavy.

Do not attempt to lift the

array without assistance.

Mount the array in a four-post, 19-inch rack.

See the rack

instructions that came with the rail kit in your shipping box

(if ordered).

Setting Up a PS Series Storage Array

3

Install the Front Bezel

1.

Hold the bezel with the array model number and Dell logo upright.

2.

Hook the right end of the bezel onto the right side of the chassis.

3.

Swing the left end of the bezel towards the left side of the chassis.

4.

Press the bezel into place until the release latch closes.

5.

Using the provided key, lock the front bezel.

Store the key in a safe place.

4

Connect the Power Cables

Caution:

Make sure the power switch is set to off (

O

) before connecting the power cables.

1. Use the power cables shipped with the array to connect each power supply module to a power source.

Note:

Use separate sources of power, if possible.

2. Use the strain relief fastener to secure the power cables to the power supply modules so they cannot be pulled out accidentally.

If the array was not shipped with power cables, see your PS Series support provider or reseller for power cable information.

See the

Installation Guide

for more information.

PS4110 Installation

Before You Begin

This is a condensed reference.

Read the

Installation Guide

(provided in the box) for complete installation information.

Register for an EqualLogic Customer Support Account.

If you do not have a customer service support account, go to

support.dell.com

and create one.

Download and Read the Release Notes from the Support Site.

The

PS Series Release Notes

contain the latest product information.

Review Safety Guidelines.

Be sure to review the safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information booklet.

Prepare For Installation:



Environmental Requirements

Make sure the installation location meets the power, cooling, and ventilation requirements described in the

Installation Guide

, located in the shipping box.



Networking Requirements

˗ Standard Ethernet and TCP/IP networking rules apply to a PS Series SAN.

˗ 10 Gigabit Ethernet is required.



Hardware requirements (not supplied)

- Standard 19-inch, four-post rack.

- For Ethernet connections (use only one of the two 10GE ports):



With the 10GBASE-T port, CAT6 (or better) cable for 37 to 55 meters, CAT6Aor CAT7 for up to 100 meters.



With the SFP+ port, optical cable or copper SFP+ cable.

- For Management connections (optional): CAT5 cable with RJ45 connector.