Turning The Array On; Adding A Disk Drive; Task Overview - Hitachi AMS 2100 Hardware Manual

3. Using the reusable cable ties provided, bind the cables together and
fasten them securely to the rack at enough places to keep the cables
close to the rack over their entire length. Leave extra length for each
cable so that the connectors will not be pulled out of the sockets. See
Figure
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Turning the array ON

Turn the power switch or circuit breakers in the power distribution busses in
the rack ON.
Turn the array power ON. See the instructions in
procedures.

Adding a disk drive

NOTE: Disk drives should be installed with the unit running and with the
ready LED ON. Do not install a drive when any of the status LEDs on the
front panel are blinking or when the Alarm LED is on.

Task overview

1. Remove only ONE dummy disk drive.
2. Within 10 minutes after you remove the dummy disk drive, install a new
disk drive in the empty slot.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each drive you add to the array.
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Figure 5-48: Binding iSCSI Cables Together
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