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Installing the storage subsystem configuration, Cabling the ac power supply – IBM System Storage Subsystem DS5020 User Manual

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Installing the storage subsystem configuration

Using the information gathered in the previous sections, install the host systems
and host adapters.

Notes:

1. See the documentation provided with your host adapters for installation

requirements and procedures.

2. Use the correct host adapter driver. For the latest supported host adapters and

drivers, go to the following Web site:

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk

Attach fiber-optic interface cables to each host adapter. You will connect the other
end of the cables to the controller later in the installation process. For more
information about handling fiber-optic cables, see “Handling fiber-optic cables” on
page 47.

Cabling the ac power supply

Complete the following steps to connect the ac power supply cable:

1. Using the supplied strap, tie the power supply cord to the rail to provide strain

relief for the power cord.

2. Connect the power cable to the power supply.

3. Plug the supplied power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. For

maximum protection against power loss, connect each of the two power
supplies to a different power source.

4. Continue with “Powering on the storage subsystem” on page 95 for the initial

startup of the storage subsystem.

Gigabit
Ethernet
switch

Host 1 with a

dual-port Fibre

Channel HBA

DS5020

Fibre
Channel
switch

Controller A

Controller B

Fibre
Channel
ports

iSCSI
ports

Fibre
Channel
ports

Host 2 with two

single-port

iSCSI HBAs

iSCSI
ports

Gigabit
Ethernet
switch

Fibre
Channel
switch

Figure 65. Example of a multiple-host, multiple-port, multiple-switch configuration

Chapter 3. Cabling the storage subsystem

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