Completing the Hardware Set-up

After you install the ztC Endurance system hardware, complete the system hardware set-up:

I. Connect Network Cables

II. Connect a Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor

III. Connect the System to Electrical Power

IV. Insert Blank Disks into Storage Modules

No tools are required for these tasks.

Note: When routing cables within the cabinet, keep all power cords as separate as possible from peripheral and communication cables. For example, route all power cords on one side of the cabinet and all peripheral and communications cables on the other side of the cabinet, using the cable-management rings on your cabinet to constrain the cords and cables.

In both I/O modules, connect network cables from the bottom two 10G PORT2 ports to a production network and from the 1G MGMT port to a management network. Figure 22 shows the location of the network ports on the rear of the system.

Figure 22: Location of Network Ports

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10G ports (4)
2

1G MGMT ports (2)

To prepare for the software installation, connect two monitors (user-supplied) and two keyboards and mice (supplied by Stratus, if ordered) to ports on the system.

Notes:  

  1. Because the installation requires you to respond to prompts on both compute modules, connecting two monitors and keyboards means that you can view the activities on both compute modules simultaneously. If you can connect only one monitor and keyboard, you need to open a separate KVM console for each compute module.

  2. Other keyboards and mice have not been tested and may not work properly.

For information about monitor and keyboard requirements, see Site Planning for Peripheral Components.

To connect a mouse, keyboard, and VGA monitor

  1. Connect the USB cables from the mouse and keyboard to USB ports on a compute module (see Figure 23).

    Notice: Do not connect the mouse or keyboard to the USB 2.0 port on the control-panel earClosed A module located at the front right of the ztC Endurance system. It houses a USB 2.0 port, power button for the ztC Endurance system, and LEDs that indicate system power status (PWR), fault conditions (ATTN), and module identification status (UID)..

    Figure 23: Location of VGA and USB Ports

    1

    Debug ports (2)

    		 3 USB 3.0 ports (4)
    2

    VGA (monitor port) (2)

    		 4

    USB 2.0 port (1)

  2. Connect the 15-pin D-sub connector on the VGA cable from the monitor to the system’s VGA port on a compute module (see Figure 23).

  3. Connect the VGA cable to the monitor.

For both power supply units (PSUs), connect power cords from the power inlets to supported power sources, and then fasten the power-cord retention strap. This strap helps prevent unintentionally disconnecting the power cord from the system if the system is removed from the cabinet.

For information about electrical power planning, see Electrical Power Planning.

Warnings:  

  1. A ztC Endurance 31x0 or 51x0 system can operate in either the low-voltage or high-voltage range (see System Specifications for details). Make sure you are using power cords that have the correct voltage range and that are rated for your country. If you are changing to a different voltage range, follow the instructions described in To replace both power cords.

  2. Both PSUs in a ztC Endurance system must operate in the same voltage range.
Avertissements:  

  1. Le système ztC Endurance 31x0 ou 51x0 peut fonctionner en basse ou haute tension (voir les spécifications du système pour plus de détails). Assurez-vous que vous utilisez des cordons d'alimentation dont la plage de tension est correcte et qui sont adaptés à votre pays. Si vous passez à une plage de tension différente, suivez les instructions décrites dans la section Pour remplacer les deux cordons d'alimentation.

  2. Les deux blocs d’alimentation d’un système ztC Endurance doivent fonctionner dans la même plage de tension.

To connect the system to AC power mains

  1. From the front and back of the system, make sure that all modules and PSUs are fully inserted.

  2. Locate the two power cords for the system.

  3. Connect the female end of the A-side power cord to the top PSU, as shown in Figure 24. Connect the other end to the A-side power source.

  4. Connect the female end of the B-side power cord to the bottom PSU, as shown in Figure 24. Connect the other end to a second, separate, B-side power source.

Figure 24: Connecting a System Directly to AC Power

1 A‐side power cord 3 AC power outlets
2 B‐side power cord 4

AC power (mains) distribution circuit breakers (maximum of 20A)

To fasten the power-cord retention strap

  1. Locate the power-cord retention strap on PSU A, the upper PSU at the rear of the system, as shown in Figure 25.

    Figure 25: Locating the Power-Cord Retention Strap

  2. Pull on the end of the coiled strap to extend it, as shown in Figure 26.

    Figure 26: Extending the Power-Cord Retention Strap

  3. Wrap the strap tightly against the molded rib of the power cord to prevent the power cord from moving, as shown in Figure 27.

    Figure 27: Installing the Power-Cord Retention Strap

  4. Continue wrapping the strap around the power cord until the strap is tightly in place, as shown in Figure 28.

    Figure 28: Correct Installation of the Power-Cord Retention Strap

  5. Repeat this procedure on PSU B, the lower PSU.

Insert a blank disk into the top-left slot of each storage module to install as system disks. (See Disk Drives if you need additional information.) These disks should have the same model, firmware level, and geometry.

Notice: At this time, do not install any disks that contain data in order to prevent possible problems.

Next Steps

Install the system software, as described in Installing the System Software.