Dell EqualLogic PS4000 Hardware Maintenance

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PS4000 Hardware Maintenance Basic Array Information1–5Using an Electrostatic Wrist StrapWhen handling the array chassis, disk drives, or control modules, you must use anelectrostatic protection device to prevent electrostatic discharge.An electrostatic wrist strap is included in the shipping box. See Figure 1-5.Figure 1-5: Electrostatic Wrist StrapShutting Down and Restarting an ArrayA PS4000 array includes redundant, hot-swappable disk drives, power supplies,and control modules (in a dual control module array). You can remove aredundant component without affecting operation if a functioning component isavailable. Otherwise, it is recommended that you cleanly shut down the array andturn off power before removing a component.Note: When an array is shut down, any volumes with data on the array will be setoffline until the array is successfully restarted. This may affect initiatorsthat are connected to the volumes.1. Do one of the following:• Use telnet or SSH to connect to a functioning IP address assigned to anetwork interface on the array. Do not connect to the group IP address.Serial numberlabelN/A This label contains the serial number for your array. Ifyou contact your PS Series support provider, you mayneed to provide this number.Table 1-2: Operations Panel Descriptions (Continued)Item Status Description