Chapter 2 - Connecting the 7700 Flash Storage Platform Hardware
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7700 Flash Storage Platform Installation Guide 7.6.3.x
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Powering on the 7700 FSP Devices
This section provides an overview of the required AC power connections. After you have rack-
mounted and cabled all devices, verify that all shelves are grounded and connections are secure,
and then power up the devices as described in the following subsections.
Note:
For the required sequential order to follow when powering down or powering up the entire
set of 7700 Flash Storage Platform storage cluster system components, see
Powering on a 7000 Series FSP/6000 Series Shelf
Table 2.6 displays the power requirements for both the 6000 Series/7000 Series FSP shelves, and
both storage shelf types boot up when connected to AC power. The listed power requirements are
for the entire chassis.
The 7700 FSP shelf power cords include International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60320
C19 plugs for the shelves, and IEC 60320 C14 plugs to the data center power strip. The 7700 FSP
shelves use power requirements that reflect North American electrical ratings. For complete system
specifications, see the system specifications in the latest version
7000 Series Flash Storage
Platform Installation Guide
or
Violin 6000 Series All Flash Array User’s Guide.
The 7700 FSP storage shelves have a pair of redundant AC power supplies installed prior to
shipping. Connect each of the AC power supplies to a separate Power Distribution Unit (PDU) when
possible. For specific details about making AC power cable connections, see the latest version
Violin 7000 Series Flash Storage Platform Installation Guide
or
Violin 6000 Series All Flash Array
User’s Guide.
WARNING!
To avoid circuit overload, after you have racked and cabled each shelf, it is
recommended that you only power on one shelf at a time. Once you have successfully powered up
one shelf, wait several minutes before powering up the next shelf to avoid any potential circuit
overload.
1.
Plug each AC power cord from the chassis into an AC outlet.
Note:
Observe the listed warning above, and power on one shelf at a time (shelves have the
longest boot time of all 7700 FSP devices). A shelf is fully booted when the Status LED remains
continuously lit.
Item
Requirement
Voltage Input Range
200-264 Volt AC 50/60 Hz, single-phase, 15 Amp (maximum)
Supported Operating Range
180-264 V AC
Supported Frequency Range
47-63 Hz
Table 2.6 Power Requirements for 7000 Series FSP and 6000 Series Shelves
