Dell EqualLogic PS4000 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................................v
Audience ..........................................................................................................v
Organization ....................................................................................................v
Documentation ...............................................................................................vi
Technical Support and Customer Service .....................................................vii
Warranty Information .................................................................................. viii
1 Basic Storage Array Information................................................................. 1-1
Array Front and Back Panels........................................................................ 1-1
Interpreting Operations Panel LEDs ............................................................ 1-2
Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap ............................................................... 1-5
Shutting Down and Restarting an Array ...................................................... 1-5
2 Maintaining Disk Drives ............................................................................... 2-1
Removing the Bezel ..................................................................................... 2-1
Interpreting Disk Drive LEDs ...................................................................... 2-3
Disk Drive Handling Requirements ............................................................. 2-4
Identifying Failed Disk Drives..................................................................... 2-4
Array Behavior When a Disk Drive Fails .................................................... 2-5
Removing Disk Drives ................................................................................. 2-5
Disk Drive Installation Guidelines and Restrictions ............................. 2-7
Installing Disk Drives................................................................................... 2-7
Installing the Bezel....................................................................................... 2-8
3 Maintaining Control Modules ...................................................................... 3-1
Control Modules........................................................................................... 3-1
Interpreting Control Module LEDs .............................................................. 3-2
Identifying Control Module Failures............................................................ 3-3
Understanding Failover Behavior ................................................................ 3-3
Maintaining Control Module Firmware ....................................................... 3-4
Network Configuration Recommendations.................................................. 3-5
Connecting Network Cables......................................................................... 3-6
Control Module Handling Requirements ..................................................... 3-9
Removing a Control Module........................................................................ 3-9
Installing a Control Module ....................................................................... 3-13
Replacing the Firmware Card..................................................................... 3-15
Replacing a Compact Flash Card ........................................................ 3-16