EMC VNX5600 - User Manual

TECHNICAL NOTES
This document describes the few exceptions in which DC-powered VNX series systems
differ from their AC counterparts. Topics include:
◆ Power considerations......................................................................................... 2
◆ Cabling DC power and powering the system up and down .................................. 8
◆ Installing a DC-AC inverter ................................................................................ 13
In general, you configure, operate, and maintain DC-powered systems as you would
the more common AC systems except:
◆ DC power supplies in the VNX5100, VNX5300, and VNX5500 disk processor
enclosures (DPE) and DAE6S disk array enclosures include power on/off switches
or buttons.
◆ DC storage systems do not include standby power supplies (SPS).
◆ DC storage systems that support file I/O include 1U DC-AC inverters for the control
stations.
• In VNX5100, VNX5300, and VNX5500 systems, the inverters occupy the
physical space reserved for an AC SPS.
• VNX5200, VNX5400, and VNX5600 systems install the inverters directly above
the control stations.
For the most up-to-date and complete set of VNX series documentation, visit the EMC
online support website at:
http://mydocs.emc.com/VNX/
EMC
®
DC-Powered VNX™ Series Enclosures
Installation and Operation Guide
P/N 300-012-880
Rev 03
April 11, 2014

EMC VNX5600 Specifications

General

Brand	EMC
Model	VNX5600
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English

Summary

DC Power Considerations

DC Power Cord Specifications

Details pinouts and wire colors for DPE/DAE and data mover DC power cords.

DC Power Cabling and System Operation

Powering Down VNX Systems

Procedures for safely shutting down VNX DC-powered systems, including model-specific steps.

Installing DC-AC Inverters