Connecting the C3100/C6100 system to a power source

Sequence for powering on units

You must power on the units in your system in this sequence:

Disk shelves first
C3100/C6100 second
Caution
You must power on the C3100/C6100 after the disk shelves.

The disk shelves and disk drives require time to power on, reset, and prepare to respond to the C3100/C6100. The C3100/C6100 expects these units to be ready for input/output when it powers on and performs its reset and self-test.

What the power-on process does

The power-on process for a new installation automatically

Checks all connections to the C3100/C6100
Runs the setup program

Powering on the disk shelves

To power on the disk shelves, see your Fibre Channel disk shelf guide.

Powering on the C3100/C6100

For instructions about connecting your C3100/C6100 to power, go to one of the following sections:

Connecting the C3100/C6100 to AC power
Connecting the C3100/C6100 to DC power