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VNX™ System Operations20 of 114 Release 7.0
VNX5700 powerup
The VNX5700 is available in three configurations: block, file, and unified. Follow the
instructions for your system configuration.
File/Unified
The VNX5700 for file and VNX5700 for unified can be configured with either two to
four blades and one or two Control Stations.
Step Action
1. Verify that the master switch/circuit breakers for each cabinet power strip are ON. If you
are powering up the VNX5700 in a cabinet that contains other components, do not turn off
the cabinet circuit breakers. Ensure that the SPS switches are in the OFF position.
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 cable for SP B is plugged into the SPS and the power cord
retention bails are in place.
4. Verify that the power cables connecting each SPS is connected to the appropriate cabinet
power strip and that retention bails are in place.
5. Verify that the power cables for the DAE containing the vault drives [DAE0] are plugged in
to the SPS. Any other DAEs are plugged into the cabinet’s power strips.
6. Turn the SPS power switches ON. .
The storage array 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.
7. Connect the blade enclosure power cables to the PDU and wait for the blade(s) to power
up. The power LED on the front of the blade enclosure will light when the blades have
powered up.
8. Wait 4-5 minutes as the blade(s) power up. This insures that the blades will have booted
up and that they are ready. Then connect the power cable for Control Station 0 to the
PDU.
9. Check the system power LED on the front of the Control Station. If that LED indicates that
Control Station 0 has not started to power up, turn on the Control Station by pressing the
power button on the front. Make sure that Control Station 0 is powered up before
continuing.
Note: The front bezel must be removed to access the power button of the Control Station.
CIP-001115
SPS power
switch A
SPS power
switch B