User guide

Operation
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Chapter 3
Operation
3.1 Before You Begin
Before powering up the enclosure please ensure that all the modules are firmly seated in their correct bays and that
Blank plates are fitted in any remaining bays.
3.2 Power On
Do not operate the subsystem until the ambient temperature is within the specified operating range. If the drives
have been recently installed ensure they have had time to acclimatize before operating them.
Warning If you are using SS-PSU-450 modules, check that the Voltage Range selector switch on the rear
of each Power Supply/Cooling module has the correct voltage range (115V or 230V) selected
before applying power to the equipment.
Note Please refer to Section 3.3 for details of the Operator Panel LEDs and related fault conditions.
3.2.1 Standby Mode
Use this mode of operation on initial installation or whenever manual control of the enclosure power is required.
Follow the procedure below to power up the enclosure.
1 Set the Run/Service keyswitch on the Ops Panel (Fitted either in the front or rear of the enclosure) to the SERVICE
position.
2 Apply AC Mains Power to the enclosure.
3 The STANDBY LED on the Ops Panel should be lit (Green).
4 Press and hold the STANDBY push-button switch (positioned directly beneath the STANDBY LED) for >1.5
seconds, until the enclosure power is activated.
The Power Supply/Cooling LED on the Ops Panel should be lit (Green) when the enclosure power is activated (and
if auto start mode is set the disk drive motors should start).
5 The enclosure will toggle between STANDBY Mode (all drives will be powered down) and OPERATION Mode
whenever the Standby push-button is depressed. Press and hold the STANDBY push-button switch for >1.5 seconds
to switch off the enclosure power.