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VNX™ System Operations12 of 114 Release 7.0
VNX5100 powerup
The VNX5100 is the only available configuration: block.
Block
Follow the instructions below for your VNX5100 for block:
The powerup is complete when the SP power LED on each SP is steady green.
See "Location of Storage Processor power and status LEDs" on page 13.
If amber LEDs on the front or back of the storage system remain on for more than
10 minutes, make sure that the system is correctly cabled, and then refer to the
Troubleshooting Trees on the EMC Support page for the storage system. If you
cannot determine any reasons for the fault, contact your authorized service
provider.
Step Action
1. Verify that the master switch/circuit breakers for each cabinet power strip are OFF.
2. Ensure that the power cable for SP A is plugged into the SPS and power cord retention
bails are in place.
3. Ensure that the power cord for SP B is plugged into the nearest power distribution unit
(PDU) on a different circuit from SPS A and that power cord retention bails are in place. In
a system with two SPSs, plug SP B into SPS B.
4. Verify that the serial connection between management module A and the SPS is in place.
In a system with two SPSs, each management module has a serial connection to the
corresponding SPS.
5. Verify that the power cables for the SPSs and any DAEs are plugged into the cabinet’s
power strips.
6. Turn the SPS power switches ON..
7. Ensure that any other devices in the cabinet are correctly installed and ready for power
up.
8. Turn on the master switch/circuit breakers for each cabinet power strip.
In a 40U EMC cabinet, the master switches are on the power distribution panels (PDPs).
The storage system can take 10-12 minutes to complete a typical power up. Amber
warning LEDs flash during the power on self-test (POST) and then go off. The front fault
LED and the SPS recharge LEDs commonly stay on for several minutes while the SPSs
are charging.
CIP-001115
SPS power
switch A
SPS power
switch B