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NOTE: • Connectors on both ends of the SAS cable are universally keyed. You can connect either end of the cable to the EMM or the RAID controller. • To remove the SAS cable, pull the pull-tab to release the cable from the connector on the EMM and the host system. See Figure 1. Figure 1. Connecting a SAS cable 1. Pull-tab 3. SAS port (In/Out) 2. SAS cable NOTE: • To make sure that the controller is correctly installed, see your RAID controller documentation at dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals. • For more information about single port configuration, redundant configuration, multi-chain configuration, see Cabling Your Enclosure. CAUTION: To safeguard storage enclosure against power problems, connect the AC power cable to a protected PSU, such as a UPS, line conditioner, or surge protector. If possible, connect the two PSUs to different circuits. 3. Connect PSUs to the power source. NOTE: Before connecting the PSUs, make sure that the power switch on both PSUs is turned off. 4. Turn on the PSUs or cooling fan modules. 5. Turn on the host system. 6. Check the LED indicators on the front- and back panel of the storage enclosure. For more information about LED indicators, see the Dell Storage MD1400 Enclosures Hardware Owner's Manual at dell.com/powervaultmanuals. 6

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NOTE:
•
Connectors on both ends of the SAS cable are universally keyed. You can connect either
end of the cable to the EMM or the RAID controller.
•
To remove the SAS cable, pull the pull-tab to release the cable from the connector on the
EMM and the host system. See Figure 1.
Figure 1. Connecting a SAS cable
1.
Pull-tab
2.
SAS cable
3.
SAS port (In/Out)
NOTE:
•
To make sure that the controller is correctly installed, see your RAID controller
documentation at
dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals
.
•
For more information about single port configuration, redundant configuration, multi-chain
configuration, see
Cabling Your Enclosure
.
CAUTION: To safeguard storage enclosure against power problems, connect the AC power
cable to a protected PSU, such as a UPS, line conditioner, or surge protector. If possible,
connect the two PSUs to different circuits.
3.
Connect PSUs to the power source.
NOTE:
Before connecting the PSUs, make sure that the power switch on both PSUs is turned
off.
4.
Turn on the PSUs or cooling fan modules.
5.
Turn on the host system.
6.
Check the LED indicators on the front- and back panel of the storage enclosure. For more
information about LED indicators, see the
Dell Storage MD1400 Enclosures Hardware Owner's
Manual
at
dell.com/powervaultmanuals
.
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