EqualLogic PS Series - Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................v
Introduction to PS Series Storage Arrays ...................................................1
Steps for Setting Up and Using an Array ...................................................2
Step 1. Set Up the Array Hardware Configuration .....................................3
A. Unpack Shipping Box and Gather Required Hardware ........3
B. Mount Array in a Rack ..........................................................8
C. Install Disks or Blank Carriers ............................................10
D. Connect Power Cables for Grounding ................................11
E. Connect Array to a Network Switch ....................................12
F. Turn on Power to Array and Check LEDs ...........................15
G. Connect Array to a Console Terminal ................................19
Step 2. Configure the Array and Create a Group ......................................20
Step 3. Set the RAID Policy .....................................................................23
Using the GUI to Set the RAID Policy ....................................24
Using the CLI to Set the RAID Policy .....................................27
Step 4. Create a Volume ...........................................................................28
Using the GUI to Create a Volume ..........................................30
Using the CLI to Create a Volume ...........................................34
Step 5. Connect to the Volume from a Host System ................................35
Advanced Operations and More Information ...........................................36
Index ..........................................................................................................39