Table of Contents
Preface iii
1 Before You Begin 1
Introduction to the EqualLogic FS7500 1
Steps for Getting Started 3
Preliminary Tasks 3
Installation Safety Recommendations 3
Hardware Protection 4
Environmental Requirements 5
FS7500 Controller Technical Specifications 6
FS7500 Backup Power Supply Technical Specifications 6
Shipping Box Contents 7
FS7500 Controller Front and Back Panels 8
FS7500 BPS Front and Back Panels 9
Required Hardware That Is Not Supplied 10
Rack Requirements 11
Switch Requirements 12
Required Tools 12
2 Hardware Rack Mounting 13
Guidelines for Installing Mounting Rails in a Rack 13
Steps for Installing an FS7500 Backup Power Supply into a Rack 14
Attaching the BPS Rails to the Rack 15
Removing the Power Modules from the BPS Chassis 16
Installing the Empty BPS Chassis Into a Rack 17
Connecting the Battery in a BPS Power Module 18
Inserting Each Power Module into the BPS Chassis 22
Attaching the BPS Bezel 22
Steps for Installing an FS7500 Controller in a Rack 23
Positioning the ControllerRails 24
Attaching the Controller Rails to the Rack 24
Installing the Controllers Into the Rack 25
Securing the Controllers to the Rack 25
Attaching the Controller Bezel 26
3 Power Connections 29
Steps for Connecting a BPS to Power 29
Connecting a BPS Power Module to a Power Source 29
Removing the BPS Bezel 31
Turning On Power to a BPS Power Module 32
Attaching the BPS Bezel 33
Steps for Connecting a Controller to a BPS and Power 33
Removing the Controller Bezel 35
Turning On Power to a Controller 36
Attaching the Controller Bezel 36
Powering Down the Controller 36
4 Network Cable Connections 37
Network Configuration Overview 37
Controller Network Interface Ports 37
Network Connection Requirements and Recommendations 38
Steps for Connecting Network Cables 39
Connecting SAN and Internal Network Cables 41
Connecting the Client Network Cables 41
Managing the Controller Cables 41
Steps for Managing Cables in a Standard Installation 41
Routing the Power Cables Through the Strain Relief Straps 42
Bundling the Signal and Power Cables 43
Securing the Signal and Power Cable Bundles to the Rails 43
Steps for Managing Cables Using a Service Loop 45
Routing the Power Cables Through the Strain Relief Straps 45
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