PowerMax 8000 Install Guide

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Dell PowerMax Family Installation

Guide for the PowerMax 8000
December 2022
Rev. 18.0
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Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Revision history.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1: Prerequisites................................................................................................................9
Site requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Hardware acclimation times............................................................................................................................................ 10
Kits.........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Required tools......................................................................................................................................................................11
Lithium-ion SPS modules.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Installing the Li-Ion SPS battery...............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Position Bays..............................................................................................................14

System bay layouts............................................................................................................................................................14
Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000 .........................................................................................................................14
Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000.......................................................................................................................... 15
Placement labels.................................................................................................................................................................16
Tile placement.....................................................................................................................................................................16
System bay skins................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Preparing bays for placement......................................................................................................................................... 17
Removing rear doors................................................................................................................................................... 18
Removing and reinstalling side skins....................................................................................................................... 19
Installing the top routing cover................................................................................................................................ 20
Moving bays into position................................................................................................................................................22
Removing packaging......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3: Connect AC Power..................................................................................................... 28

System AC power components..................................................................................................................................... 28
Connecting power components.....................................................................................................................................28
PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations............................................................................................. 30
Chapter 4: Best Practices for AC Power Connections.................................................................. 32

Best practices overview for AC power connections................................................................................................ 33
Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure............................................................................................34
Procedure A: Working with the customer electrician onsite.................................................................................. 35
Procedure A, Task 1: Customer electrician........................................................................................................... 36
Procedure A, Task 2: Dell Customer Engineer .................................................................................................... 37
Procedure A, Task 3: Customer electrician........................................................................................................... 41
Procedure B: Verify and connect.................................................................................................................................. 42
Procedure C: Obtain customer verification................................................................................................................ 43
PDU labels........................................................................................................................................................................... 43
PDU label part number............................................................................................................................................... 43
Applying PDU labels.................................................................................................................................................... 43
AC power specifications.................................................................................................................................................. 45
Chapter 5: Connect External Cabling Between System Bays........................................................46
Contents 3
Rack cable management..................................................................................................................................................47

Director numbers and locations..................................................................................................................................... 48
MIBE components............................................................................................................................................................. 48
SIB components...........................................................................................................................................................49
SIB ports and connections........................................................................................................................................ 49
MIBE cable labels........................................................................................................................................................ 50
Management Modules and Ethernet switches........................................................................................................... 51
Ethernet switch port map.......................................................................................................................................... 51
Cabling kits for adjacent layouts................................................................................................................................... 52
Cabling kits for dispersed layouts................................................................................................................................. 52
Routing System Bay 2 MIBE cables, adjacent layouts............................................................................................. 54
Routing System Bay 2 MIBE cables, dispersed layouts........................................................................................... 55
Connecting MIBE cables................................................................................................................................................. 55
Connecting MIBE cables, left bays......................................................................................................................... 56
Connecting MIBE cables, right bays.......................................................................................................................58
Connecting System Bay 2 Ethernet cables, adjacent layouts................................................................................ 62
Connecting System Bay 2 Ethernet cables, dispersed layouts..............................................................................65
Chapter 6: Grounding Racks........................................................................................................ 70

Grounding requirements.................................................................................................................................................. 70
Grounding a single bay..................................................................................................................................................... 70
Chassis to chassis grounding.......................................................................................................................................... 71
Rack to Rack Grounding Kit.......................................................................................................................................71
Kit Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 7: Complete the Installation........................................................................................... 73

Connect customer network cable to MMCS .............................................................................................................73
Site information required................................................................................................................................................. 74
Site information required for eNAS-supported arrays........................................................................................75
Site information required for eManagement-supported arrays........................................................................77
Site information required for eVASA-supported arrays..................................................................................... 78
Power on the system........................................................................................................................................................79
Connect a laptop to the system.................................................................................................................................... 80
Configure remote support............................................................................................................................................... 81
Validating the installation ................................................................................................................................................ 81
Validating the Firewall.......................................................................................................................................................81
WFCT errors and recommended actions............................................................................................................... 83
Verify that the Windows Firewall is ON.................................................................................................................85
MFT registration................................................................................................................................................................86
Register MFT using Simplified Symmwin.............................................................................................................. 86
Validate MFT registration.......................................................................................................................................... 87
IP Subnet Override Procedure - (Optional)................................................................................................................89
Overview....................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Procedure prerequisites.............................................................................................................................................90
Performing the IP Subnet Override........................................................................................................................ 90
Install the rear bay doors.................................................................................................................................................96
Appendix A: Embedded NAS Installation Procedure..................................................................... 98

Setup worksheets............................................................................................................................................................. 99
4 Contents
Begin Setup worksheet............................................................................................................................................ 100

Set up Data Mover worksheet................................................................................................................................ 101
Set DM Network Services.............................................................................................................................................102
Data Mover (server_2) network services........................................................................................................... 103
Data Mover (server_3) network services........................................................................................................... 104
Software Data Mover (server_4) network services.........................................................................................105
Create DM Network Interface .................................................................................................................................... 106
Create DM Network Interface worksheet........................................................................................................... 106
Create File System.......................................................................................................................................................... 107
Create a File System................................................................................................................................................. 107
Create a CIFS Share....................................................................................................................................................... 108
Create a CIFS Share worksheet.............................................................................................................................109
Configuring online operation for eNAS....................................................................................................................... 110
Configuring Secure Remote Services....................................................................................................................110
Logging into Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX)....................................................................................................... 110
Creating link-and-launch client registrations....................................................................................................... 110
Enabling Link and Launch.......................................................................................................................................... 111
The Setup Wizard for File...............................................................................................................................................112
Setup Wizard for File................................................................................................................................................. 113
Control Station Setup................................................................................................................................................113
Appendix B: Working with Non-Connected Sites.........................................................................114
Contents 5
Preface
Purpose
This document describes how to install a PowerMax 8000 array.
Audience
This document is intended for use by customer support engineers.
Related documentation
The following publications provide additional information:
SolVe Online and SolVe provides links to customer service documentation and procedures for common tasks. Go to
SolVe Desktop https://solve.dell.com/solve/home, or download the SolVe Desktop tool from https://www.dell.com/
support/home and search for SolVe Desktop. From SolVe Online or SolVe Desktop, load the PowerMax
and VMAX procedure generator.
NOTE: Authenticate (authorize) the SolVe Desktop tool. After it is installed, familiarize yourself with
the information under Help.
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Revision history
Table 2. Revision history
Revision Description and/or change Date released
18.0 WFCT and MFT updates December 2022
17.0 Removed note regarding MFT registration with Secure Remote Services (SRS) August 2021
3.52. Issue is addressed in EPG.
16.0 Added note for MFT registration with Secure Remote Services (SRS) 3.52 July 2021
15.0 Updated IP subnet override procedure for KB 000182764 April 2021
14.0 Added 30/32 A circuit breaker voltage for international power connections March 2021
13.0 Corrected outlet map December 2020
12.0 ● Replaced references to C&I and Verify VMAX scripts with Install script September 2020
● Added site information collection tables for eVASA and Cloud Mobility
11.0 Added note to Validating the installation on page 81. Use CPSD procedures in June 2020
SolVe if the system is part of a VxBlock or PowerOne converged infrastructure
solution.
10.0 Added step to IP Subnet Override procedure to label red CS cables with changes. December 2019
9.0 Clarified AC power specifications September 2019
8.0 Added information to Best Practices for AC Power Connections on page 32 on line June 2019
cord power zone labels
7.0 Revised MIBE cabling procedures May 2019
6.0 Added KBA 527956 to "Configure remote support" March 2019
5.0 ● Change laptop connection to MMCS to IP address 172.17 . October 2018
● Added instructions for top cable routing top cover installation
● Added line cord models for single-phase and three-phase power
4.0 Updated jumper/line cord tables October 2018
3.0 Updated jumper location descriptions based on feedback from the field August 2018
2.0 Updates for product release June 2018
1.0 First release of the Dell EMC PowerMax Family Installation Guide for the May 2018
PowerMax 8000
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1
Prerequisites
Confirm site requirements, check materials on site (kits and tools), and install the lithium-ion SPS batteries (Li-Ion SPS) before
you begin the system installation.
Before you begin:
● Complete the Pre-Hardware Install Checklist.
To complete the checklist, go to the Symmetrix Procedure Generator and perform the steps in the Pre-Hardware
Install Checklist. For information regarding the Symmetrix Procedure Generator, see: https://confluence.cec.lab.emc.com/
display/ISG/EPG+Download.
● Review and gather the required site information listed in Site information required on page 74.
● If the array supports eNAS, review and gather the required information listed in Site information required for eNAS-
supported arrays on page 75 and complete the associated worksheets in Setup worksheets on page 99.
NOTE: PowerMax arrays contain no customer installable parts. Only qualified Dell personnel or partners should move the
system bays or perform procedures that install or upgrade the system.
Topics:
• Site requirements
• Hardware acclimation times
• Kits
• Required tools
• Lithium-ion SPS modules
Site requirements
Confirm that the customer site meets all requirements before you begin the installation.
The following table describes site requirements and provides references to additional information.
Table 3. Site requirements

Requirement Description Additional information
Computer room PowerMax systems require a properly equipped Dell PowerMax Family Site Planning
computer room with controlled temperature and Guide for PowerMax 2000 and
humidity, proper airflow and ventilation, proper PowerMax 8000
power and grounding, system cable routing facilities,
and fire equipment.
Power PowerMax systems are fed power from two Dell EMC Best Practices Guide for AC
independent power sources, zone A and zone B. To Power Connections for PowerMax 2000,
assure fault tolerant power, customer-supplied AC 8000 with PowerMaxOS
power must be connected to independent power
distribution units (PDUs).
System acclimation PowerMax systems must be acclimated to the new Hardware acclimation times on page 10
environment before hardware is installed.
To acclimate the system, place the unpacked system
bays in the new operating environment. Open the
front and the rear door of each bay and let the
system stabilize up to four hours in dry conditions
and up to sixteen hours in hot and humid conditions.
Do not apply AC power until the system is acclimated
to the local environment.
Prerequisites 9
Table 3. Site requirements (continued)

Requirement Description Additional information
Customer installed cables Dispersed system bays include longer MIBE and Moving bays into position on page 22
Ethernet cable bundles that extend the separation
distance between system bay 1 and system bay 2.
Cable bundles for dispersed system bays may be
routed across the subfloor or in the overhead ceiling
space. If you are not allowed access under the floor
or to the ceiling routing space, ensure that the
customer has installed the cable bundles under the
correct floor or ceiling tiles, and has retained the
protective packaging on the cable connectors.
Hardware acclimation times

Units must acclimate to the operating environment before applying power. This requires the unpackaged system or component
to reside in the operating environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent condensation.
Table 4. Hardware acclimation times

Transit/storage environment Operating environment temperature Acclimation time
Temperature Humidity -
Nominal Nominal Nominal 68-72°F (20-22°C) 0-1 hour
68-72°F (20-22°C) 40-55% RH 40-55% RH
Cold Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours
<68°F (20°C) <30% RH
Cold Damp <86°F (30°C) 4 hours
<68°F (20°C) ≥30% RH
Hot Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours
>72°F (22°C) <30% RH
Hot Humid 30-45% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

RH
>72°F (22°C)
Humid 45-60% <86°F (30°C) 8 hours
RH
Humid ≥60% RH <86°F (30°C) 16 hours
Unknown <86°F (30°C) 16 hours
● If there are signs of condensation after the recommended acclimation time has passed, allow an additional 8 hours to
stabilize.
● Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and humidity that are likely to cause condensation
to form on or in that system or component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of 45°F/hr
(25°C/hr).
Kits
The following table shows the kits and contents provided with a PowerMax 8000 system.
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Table 5. PowerMax 8000 kits

Kit Description
OPEN ME FIRST FIELD INSTALL KIT Customer PDU connection label, PN 046-008-682
PN 106-887-026 3/4" wrench, jam nut, PN 034-000-164
Use to level and secure rack feet.
1-3/8" level feet wrench, Titan/Mohawk leveling feet

adjustment wrench, PN 034-000-165
Use to level and adjust rack feet.
Dispersion Kits (dispersed system bays only) Provides extended MIBE optical and Ethernet cable bundles
that connect System Bay 1 and System Bay 2 up to 25
meters.
Rack to Rack Grounding Kit Provides grounding strap equipment to ground System Bay 2
to System Bay 1.
P/N 106-562-209
Required tools
Some tools are shipped with the system kits. Additional tools are required to complete the installation.
Table 6. Additional required tools

Tool Uses
Screwdrivers - #2 Phillips and flat head Remove and install screws
Socket wrench with 7/16 and 9/16 socket ● Remove shipping plates
● Install joining bars
Knife or wire cutter Cut strapping and remove packaging
Lithium-ion SPS modules

PowerMax systems use the Li-Ion-SPS.
Each system bay can include up to eight Li-Ion SPS modules. The number of SPS modules depends on the number of
PowerBricks in the bay.
● SPS 1A and 1B provide back-up power to the first engine in a system bay (Engine 1 in System Bay 1 or Engine 5 in System
Bay 2). When there is more than one PowerBrick in a system SPS 1A and 1B power MIBE A in System Bay 1.
● SPS 2A and 2B provide back-up power to the second engine in a system bay (Engine 2 or Engine 6). When there is more
than one PowerBrick in a system SPS 2A and 2B power MIBE B in System Bay 1.
● SPS 3A and 3B provide back-up power to the second odd-numbered engine (Engine 3 or Engine 7).
● SPS 4A and 4B provide back-up power to the second even-numbered engine (Engine 4 or Engine 8).
Prerequisites 11
Figure 1. SPS locations
Installing the Li-Ion SPS battery

About this task
Li-Ion SPS installation requirements vary and depend on how the system is shipped to the customer.
● If the system is shipped via truck, the factory inserts the Li-Ion batteries into the system bay but does not engage them. The
SPS batteries arrive in the disengaged position (indicator yellow). For each SPS battery, you must slide the latch to the right
and push the battery into the slot and ensure that it is in the engaged position (indicator green).
● If the system is shipped via air, the factory ships the Li-Ion batteries separately (not installed within the bay). You must
unpack the batteries, install them into the SPS, and ensure that the battery is in the engaged position (indicator green).
Refer to the instructions that follow to position each battery in the engaged (green) position.
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Steps
1. Position the battery with vents and label on top.
Condition indicator is red (disengaged).
2. Park the battery by sliding the SPS into its slot until the battery locks in place.
Condition indicator is yellow (parked).
3. Engage the battery by sliding the latch to the right and completely pushing the battery into its slot.
Condition indicator is Green. The battery is installed and engaged.
Battery LED
Figure 2. Installing the SPS battery
Prerequisites 13
2
Position Bays
Position two-bay systems in adjacent or dispersed layouts. Follow the instructions for removing and replacing skins and doors as
you position the bays.
Topics:
• System bay layouts
• Placement labels
• Tile placement
• System bay skins
• Preparing bays for placement
• Moving bays into position
• Removing packaging
System bay layouts

The number of bays and the system layout depends on the array configuration, the customer requirements, and the space and
organization of the customer data center.
Arrays can be placed in the following layouts:
● Adjacent — bays are positioned side-by-side.
● Dispersed — dispersed layouts are provided with longer MIBE optical and Ethernet cable bundles that allow 82 ft (25 m) of
separation between System Bay 1 and System Bay 2.
Dispersed system bays require dispersed cable and optics kits. When systems are ordered as dispersed, the dispersed bay is
shipped with two side skins installed.
Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000

PowerMax 8000 systems with adjacent layouts position System Bay 1 next to System Bay 2.
The following figure shows the adjacent layout. The side skin on System Bay 1 that is adjacent to System Bay 2 is moved to the
outer side of System Bay 2.
System System
bay 1 bay 2
Engine 4 Engine 8
Engine 3 Engine 7
Engine 2 Engine 6
Engine 1 Engine 5
Figure 3. Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000
14 Position Bays
Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000

Systems with dispersed layouts use 98.4 ft (30m) optical cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect SIBs to the MIBE
and 98.4 ft (30m) copper Ethernet cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect MMs to the Ethernet switches. Cables
are routed across the subfloor or ceiling to connect the SIB and MM components in System Bay 2 to the MIBE and Ethernet
switches in System Bay 1.
The following figure shows a dispersed layout for a PowerMax 8000 array.
System
bay 2
Engine 8
System Engine 7
bay 1
Engine 6
Engine 4 Engine 5
Engine 3
Engine 2
Engine 1
Figure 4. Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000
Table 7. Fabric dispersion kits for System Bay 2

Kit Part Number Description
106-887-147 VMAX EVEREST DISPERSION TRANSCEIVER KIT
(1 kit per engine required)
106-887-034 Engine 5 Dispersion Kit 30m (Green)

106-887-035 Engine 6 Dispersion Kit 30m (Blue)
106-887-036 Engine 7 Dispersion Kit 30m (Red)
106-887-037 Engine 8 Dispersion Kit 30m (White)
Position Bays 15
Placement labels
System bay labels identify the bay and assist in bay placement.
The following figure identifies the location of the System Bay 1 ID tag.
Rear
HK123456789
PN xxx-xxx-xxx
Rev A01
PSNT
(System Bay 1)
Figure 5. System ID tag location
The following figure identifies the front, rear, and side placement of system bay labels.
PSNT Label
System Bay # Front view
System Bay #
T
SY EC
SB D IRU L L
AY F
ON
I
1
O
OFF
ON
I
O
OFF
ON
I
O
OFF
Rear view
Figure 6. System ID label locations
Tile placement
You must understand tile placement to ensure that the array is positioned properly and to allow sufficient room for service and
cable management.
When placing the array, consider the following:
● Typical floor tiles are 24 in. (61 cm) by 24 in. (61 cm).
● Typical cutouts are:
○ 8 in. (20.3 cm) by 6 in. (15.2 cm) maximum.
○ 9 in. (22.9 cm) from the front and rear of the floor tile.
○ Centered on the tiles, 9 in (22.9 cm) from the front and rear and 8 in (20.3) from sides.
● Service area of 42 in (106 cm) for the front and 30 in (76 cm) for the rear on the system bays.
The following figure provides tile placement information for arrays (with doors).
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Rear
F
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o A A
o
r
System System
T bay bay
i
l
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Front
Figure 7. Placement with floor tiles, PowerMax 8000
System bay skins

In a system with two system bays in an adjacent layout, the right-side skin of System Bay 1 must be moved to the right side of
System Bay 2.
System System
Bay 1 Bay 2
Engine 4 Engine 8
Engine 3 Engine 7
Engine 2 Engine 6
Engine 1 Engine 5
Front View
Figure 8. Removing side skins for adjacent bays
Side skins are not removed in a single bay system or when two system bays are in a dispersed layout.
Preparing bays for placement

Before moving the system bays to their designated location:
● Remove rear doors from system bays.
● If the configuration includes an adjacent bay, you must remove the side skin from System Bay 1 and reinstall it on System
Bay 2 after the system installation is completed.
● If the line cords are routed overhead, switch the top covers for overhead routing. Use the EZ-TOP-KIT, PowerMax 8000
TOP ROUTING KIT, PN 106-887-232.
Position Bays 17
Removing rear doors

Steps
1. Open the rear door.
NOTE: The rear door shipped unlocked with the key attached with a tie-wrap to the interior of the door. Leave the key
there for the customer.
2. Hold the door steady and use a screwdriver to move the spring pins on the hinge to the open position.
3. Swing door toward inside of bay, away from inside trim, and then pull the door away from the rack.
Spring pin Spring pin

(closed) (open)
Figure 9. Removing the rear door
18 Position Bays
Removing and reinstalling side skins

Steps
1. To remove skin:
a. Loosen four captive screws.
b. Lift skin up and out.
2. To replace skin:
a. Align skin at the top and side edge of bay and drop into place.
b. Tighten captive screws.
Slot for tab (3)
2
Tab (3)
(under top edge)
Captive screw (4)
SYM-000869_titan
Figure 10. Remove (1) and install (2) side skins
Position Bays 19
Installing the top routing cover

The rack is shipped with a closed top cover to support power cabling from the bottom of the rack. If the power cables are to be
routed through the top of the rack, then the existing top cover must be removed and the top routing cover installed.
Steps
1. The number of light bar transformers mounted to the top cover is dependent upon the PDU and system configurations. The
system may have none, one, or two light bar transformers mounted to the top cover. If no transformers are mounted to the
top cover, perform steps 4 and 5 of this procedure. If there are one or two transformers mounted to the top cover, proceed
to step 2.
2. Detach the light bar transformer from the top cover by loosening the two thumbscrews for each transformer to free it from
the top cover. Repeat for the other transformer if necessary.
3. Slide the transformer from its mounting location. The transformer will hang free, supported by the connected cabling.
Repeat for the other transformer if necessary.
4. Remove the closed top cover by sliding the slide latch inward. Pull the top cover up and angle it out to free the retaining tab
from its slot. Remove the closed top cover.
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5. Install the top routing cover by holding the cover on an angle and inserting the retaining tab into its slot. Place the top
routing cover into place until the slide latch snaps into place.
NOTE: The top routing cover comes with Velcro straps that are used to retain AC power cables leaving the rack.
6. Attach the light bar transformer to the top routing cover by inserting the transformer into its mounting location and securing
it in place by tightening the two thumbscrews. Repeat for other transformer if necessary.
Position Bays 21
Moving bays into position

About this task
Positioning bays involves moving bays onto the designated tiles, aligning subfloor or overhead cables in the bay, lowering and
securing the leveling feet, and installing joining bars that secure the bays into position.
NOTE: Systems with three-phase power include one AC main connector for each power zone. Systems with single-phase
power use up to three AC main connectors for each power zone. You can route the power cables beneath the subfloor or
overhead. See System AC power components on page 28 for more information.
Steps
1. Move each bay to its preliminary position on the designated tile. Do one of the following:
● For line cords routed beneath the floor, route them up from the raised floor and connect them to the PDU power
connection panel. See PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations on page 30 for instructions. If there are
MIBE and Ethernet bundles from dispersed systems routed under the floor, pull them into the bay.
22 Position Bays
Figure 11. Align power cables, subfloor routing

● a. For line cords that are routed overhead, loosen the wraps that secure the AC main cables and route them vertically
along the rear flange. Use the velcro straps to bundle them together.
b. Pull the cables through the top cover. Use the EZ-TOP-KIT, PowerMax 8000 TOP ROUTING KIT, PN 106-887-232.
Position Bays 23
Figure 12. Align power cables, overhead routing

NOTE: Do not connect the system to external power at this time. To connect to external power, follow instructions
in the Dell EMC Best Practices Guide for AC Power Connections for PowerMax 2000, 8000 with PowerMaxOS, the
contents of which are embedded within this manual at Best Practices for AC Power Connections on page 32.
2. From the rear of the system, move the bay into final position over the tile, avoiding the tile cut-out with any casters.
3. From the rear of the system, install the cable retaining bars (if previously removed) below the power cables and dispersed
bay cables.
a. Locate the joining bar, shipped attached to the inside of bay.
b. Install the cable retainer bars.
c. Align and install the joining bar at the front and rear of the bay.
24 Position Bays
Figure 13. Install cable retainer bars
Position Bays 25
4. Lower the front and rear leveling feet to secure the position of the bay. Secure the bay by tightening the jam nut against the
bottom of the bay.
Figure 14. Lower the system bay
26 Position Bays
Removing packaging
After positioning the bays, remove any packaging material from each bay.
1. Open the rear door and remove the pink foam packing material and any other packing material surrounding the components.
2. Close the rear door after you have confirmed all packing material is removed.
Position Bays 27
3
Connect AC Power
Connect AC power components to external power.
Topics:
• System AC power components
• Connecting power components
• PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations
System AC power components

Line cords are packaged separately and shipped with the system. The line cord model shipped depends on the country of install
and whether the customer provides single-phase or three-phase power.
Connect Dell AC power cords to system PDUs by using the line cord and jumper configurations described in PowerMax 8000 line
cord and jumper configurations on page 30.
Systems support single-phase or three-phase customer power configurations. You must connect each redundant AC input cable
to the supplied Dell line cord which pertains to the AC input configuration.
Three-phase components
Systems with three-phase power include an integrated PDU with an AC line cord (P1) for each power zone. The line cord model
will be one of the following:
Delta:
● EZ-PCBL3DHH
● EZ-PCBL3DHR
Wye:
● EZ-PC3YAFLA
● EZ-PC3YAFLE
● EZ-PCBL3YAG
● EZ-PCBL3YL23P
NOTE: Despite the differences in the connectors, the installation procedure is the same for Delta or Wye.
Single-phase components
Systems with single-phase power components include an integrated PDU component with three AC Main connectors (P1, P3,
P5) for each power zone. The line cord model will be one of the following:
● EZ-PW40U-US
● EZ-PW40URUS
● EZ-PW40UASTL
● EZ-PW40UIEC3
Connecting power components

Verify with the customer that their electrician has complied with power specifications for voltage levels and redundancy, as
described in Best practices overview for AC power connections on page 33. If the customer cannot verify this, provide them
a copy of the Dell EMC Best Practices Guide for AC Power Connections for PowerMax 2000, 8000 with PowerMaxOS and
28 Connect AC Power
inform them that the system may shut down prematurely in the event of a site power issue. A standalone version of the guide is
located at https://support.emc.com.
Before connecting power, make sure that all SPS batteries are fully seated within the SPS modules (indicator = green) and that
all of the PDU breakers for Zone A and Zone B are in the OFF position.
When you are ready to connect AC power, follow the appropriate procedures in Best practices overview for AC power
connections on page 33 for your scenario.
Connect AC Power 29
PowerMax 8000 line cord and jumper configurations

Three-phase power
A PowerMax 8000 system bay on three-phase power requires a line cord in outlet P1 and a power jumper from J1 to P2. The
jumper, PN 038-004-435 (3-phase DELTA) or PN 038-004-481 (3-phase WYE), is pre-installed at the factory and should not be
removed.
Table 8. PowerMax 8000 line cord configurations, three-phase

PowerBrick Components Line cord location
PowerBrick 4/8 DAE 6 No additional line cords required
SPS 4A/4B
DAE 4
SPS 3A/3B
SPS 2A/2B
PowerBrick 1/5 DAE 2 P1
DAE 1
MIBE A/B (PowerBrick 1 ONLY)
Ethernet switch A/B (PowerBrick 1
ONLY)
SPS 1A/1B
Figure 15. Customer input power outlet, three-phase
Single-phase power
In a PowerMax 8000 system on single-phase power, line cords are required in outlets P1, P3 and P5 depending on the number of
PowerBricks in the system. Refer to PowerMax 8000 line cord configurations, single-phase on page 31 for the location of the
line cords required for each PowerBrick.
Two jumpers, PN 038-004-186, are pre-installed at the factory and should not be removed. Jumpers are located in the following
locations:
● J1<>P2
● J5<>P6
30 Connect AC Power
Each line cord energizes the circuit breakers and corresponding PDU outlets as follows:
Table 9. PowerMax 8000 line cord configurations, single-phase

PowerBrick Components Line cord location Circuit breakers PDU outlets
PowerBrick 4/8 DAE 6 No additional line -- --
cords required
SPS 4A/4B
PowerBrick 3/7 DAE 5 P5 9-12 25-37
DAE 4
SPS 3A/3B
SPS 2A/2B
DAE 1
MIBE A/B
(PowerBrick 1
ONLY)
Ethernet switch
A/B (PowerBrick 1
ONLY)
SPS 1A/1B
NOTE: Circuit breakers 7-8 and PDU outlets 19-24 are not energized on a PowerMax 8000 system with single-phase
power.
Figure 16. Customer input power outlet, single-phase
Connect AC Power 31
4
Best Practices for AC Power Connections
Select the proper AC power connection procedure depending on the customer's situation on site.
Topics:
• Best practices overview for AC power connections
• Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure
• Procedure A: Working with the customer electrician onsite
• Procedure B: Verify and connect
• Procedure C: Obtain customer verification
• PDU labels
• AC power specifications
32 Best Practices for AC Power Connections

Best practices overview for AC power connections

To assure fault tolerant power, external AC power must be supplied from independent, customer-supplied, power distribution
units (PDUs) as shown in Two independent customer-supplied PDUs on page 33.
For systems operating from three phase AC power, two independent and isolated AC power sources are recommended for the
two individual power zones in each rack of the system. This provides for the highest level of redundancy and system availability.
If independent AC power is not available, there is a higher risk of data unavailability should a power failure occur, including
individual phase loss occurring in both power zones.
Before connecting external AC power to storage bays, verify that the bays have been placed in their final position as explained
in the installation guide.
Figure 17. Two independent customer-supplied PDUs
Best Practices for AC Power Connections 33

Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure

The Dell Customer Engineer must select the proper AC power connection procedure.
The following table summarizes the three possible scenarios to connect customer AC power to the storage array. Select the
procedure that matches the customer's situation.
Table 10. Procedure options for AC power connection

Situation on site Procedure
The customer’s electrician is available at the installation site. Procedure A: Working with the customer electrician onsite on
page 35. This procedure assures fault tolerant power in the
storage array.
The customer’s electrician is NOT available at the installation Procedure B: Verify and connect on page 42
site, but you have access to customer-supplied, labeled,
power cables (beneath a raised floor or overhead).
The customer’s electrician is NOT available at the installation Procedure C: Obtain customer verification on page 43
site, customer-supplied PDU source cables are already
plugged into the PDU and you have no access to the
customer-supplied power cables.

Procedure A: Working with the customer electrician

onsite
Use this procedure if the customer’s electrician is available at the installation site.
This procedure requires three basic tasks that alternate between the customer's electrician, the Dell CE and back to the
customer's electrician.
● Task 1: Customer's electrician
● Task 2: Dell Customer Engineer (CE)
● Task 3: Customer's electrician

Procedure A, Task 1: Customer electrician

About this task
NOTE: This task is performed by the customer's electrician.
Steps
1. Verify that the customer-supplied AC source voltage output on each customer-supplied PDU is within the AC power
specification shown in AC power specifications on page 45. Measure the voltage output of each power cable as shown in
Circuit breakers ON — AC power within specification on page 36.
2. Turn OFF all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 1 and customer-supplied PDU 2.
3. Verify that the customer-supplied power cables connected to PDU 1 and PDU 2 have no power as shown in Circuit breakers
OFF — No AC power on page 36.
Figure 18. Circuit breakers ON — AC power within specification
Figure 19. Circuit breakers OFF — No AC power

Procedure A, Task 2: Dell Customer Engineer

Before connecting power to the PowerMax system, make sure that the power for both zone A and zone B are turned OFF. This
task is performed by the Dell Customer Engineer.
NOTE: Do not connect storage bay power zone A and power zone B to the same customer-supplied PDU. The customer
will lose power redundancy and risk Data Unavailability (DU) if the PDU fails or is turned off during a maintenance
procedure.
Figure 20. Power zone connections
Attaching line cord identification labels

Steps
1. Select the appropriate line cord identification label from the install kit.

Table 11. Line cord identification label location, Dell racks

Label part number Input power Location
046-007-880 Single phase OPEN ME FIRST KIT
046-008-425 Three phase PN 106-887-026
2. Locate the line cords that connect the customer power cables to the storage array PDUs.
3. Affix the line cord identification labels on the AC input line cords for power zone A and power zone B. Place the labels close
to the connectors that connect the line cords to the customer-supplied power cables.
Figure 21. Line cord identification label

Connecting power
Steps
1. Confirm that the customer-supplied power cables are labeled and that each label contains the relevant customer-supplied
PDU and circuit breaker numbers. If power cables are not equipped with labels, alert the customer.
2. Compare the numbers on the customer-supplied power cables for each storage bay to verify that power zone A and power
zone B are powered by a different customer-supplied PDU.
3. Do one of the following to connect power zone A and power zone B in each bay:
● For single-phase power: Connect customer-supplied PDU power cables to the storage bay by connecting to the bay's AC
input line cords for power zone A and power zone B as shown below.
Rear view
System bay
Cable connectors are shown

as they exit the bottom rear
of the bay.
Zone B Zone A
AC input AC input
line cord B P3 and P5 used line cord A
depending on
conﬁguration
P1 P3 P5 P1 P3 P5
Mating connector or Mating connector or

customer-supplied cable customer-supplied cable
Customer’s PDU 1 Customer’s PDU 2
Figure 22. Connecting AC power, single-phase

● For three-phase power: Connect customer-supplied PDU power cables to the storage bay by connecting to the bay's AC
input line cords for power zone A and power zone B as shown below.

Figure 23. Connecting AC power, three-phase

Procedure A, Task 3: Customer electrician

About this task
NOTE: This task is performed by the customer's electrician.
Steps
1. Working with the Dell Customer Engineer, turn ON all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 2.
Verify that only power supply and/or SPS LEDs in power zone A are ON or flashing green in every bay in the array.
CAUTION: The bay is incorrectly wired if all (power zone A and B) power supply and/or SPS LEDs in a bay are
ON or flashing green. Check that the AC power to both storage bay power zones is not supplied by a single
PDU (customer-supplied PDU 2). The wiring must be corrected before moving on to the next step.
2. Turn OFF the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 2.

Verify that the power supply and/or SPS LEDs that turned green in the previous step changed from green to OFF and/or
flashing yellow. The yellow SPS lights flash for a maximum of 5 minutes.
NOTE: Power supplies connected to an SPS continue to have green lights ON while the SPS yellow light continues to
flash indicating the SPS is providing on-battery power.
3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 for power zone B and customer-supplied PDU 1.
4. Turn ON all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 1 and customer-supplied PDU 2.
5. Label the PDUs as described in Applying PDU labels on page 43.

Procedure B: Verify and connect

About this task
Perform this procedure if the two conditions listed below are true:
● You have access to customer-supplied, labeled, power cables (beneath raised floor or overhead).
● The customer's electrician is not available at the installation site.
This procedure requires the Dell Customer Engineer to verify that the customer's electrician has complied with power
specifications. Once verified, the Dell Customer Engineer makes the required power connections overhead or under the floor.
NOTE: Utilize proper strain relief methods when customer-provided power drops are located overhead or wall-mounted.
Steps
1. Have the customer verify that their electrician has complied with power specifications for voltage levels and redundancy.
If the customer cannot verify this, provide them with a copy of Procedure A. Inform the customer that their array may
prematurely shut down in the event of a site power issue.
2. Access the labeled, power cables (beneath raised floor or overhead) to verify that the customer-supplied power cables are
properly labeled as shown in Circuit breakers OFF — No AC power on page 36 and described in Procedure A, Task 2.
3. Compare the numbers on the customer-supplied power cables for each storage bay to verify that power zone A and power
zone B are powered by a different customer-supplied PDU.
4. Connect the customer's PDU AC cables to the storage bay power zones as described in Procedure A, Task 2.
5. Record the customer-supplied PDU information as described in Procedure A, Task 2.
6. Label the PDUs as described in Applying PDU labels on page 43.

Procedure C: Obtain customer verification

About this task
Perform this procedure if the three conditions listed below are true:
● The customer-supplied PDU source cables are already plugged into the storage bay PDU.
● You have no access to the area below the raised floor.
● The customer's electrician is not available at the installation site.
Steps
1. Have the customer verify that their electrician has complied with power specifications for voltage levels and redundancy.
If the customer cannot verify this, provide them with a copy of Procedure A. Inform the customer that their array may
prematurely shut down in the event of a site power issue.
2. Record the customer-supplied PDU information (AC source voltage) as described in step 1 of Procedure A, Task 1: Customer
electrician on page 36 and label the PDUs as described in Applying PDU labels on page 43.
PDU labels
Before applying labels to the sidewalls of the cabinet, one of the following procedures must have been completed:
● Procedure A: Working with the customer electrician onsite on page 35
● Procedure B: Verify and connect on page 42
● Procedure C: Obtain customer verification on page 43
If necessary, see Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure on page 34 to select the correct procedure.
PDU label part number

Table 12. PDU label part number
Part Number Description
046-008-682 LABEL: CUSTOMER 1P 3P PDU INFO WRITEABLE
Table 13. PDU label location, Dell racks

Product Location
PowerMax 8000 OPEN ME FIRST KIT
PowerMax 8000 PN 106-887-026
Applying PDU labels

Steps
1. For each bay, locate and complete each PDU label. If necessary, modify the line cord numbers to match your configuration.
NOTE: For three-phase power, enter data only in the first column.
2. Place each label on the rear cabinet sidewall for side A and B.

Figure 24. PDU label , single-phase and three-phase

AC power specifications
Table 14. Input power requirements - Single-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 3-wire connection International and Australian 3-wire
connection
(2 L & 1 G) a
(1 L & 1 N & 1 G) a
Input nominal voltage 200–240 VAC ± 10% L- L nom 220–240 VAC ± 10% L- N nom
Frequency 50–60 Hz 50–60 Hz
Circuit breakers 30 A 30/32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements per PowerMax 8000: Up to three 30 A or 32 A single-phase line cords per power zone.
system at customer site
a. L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = ground
Table 15. Input power requirements - Three-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 4-wire connection International 5-wire connection
(3 L & 1 G) (3 L & 1 N & 1 G)
L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = L = line or phase, N = neutral, G =
ground ground
Input voltage a 200–240 VAC ± 10% L- L nom 220–240 VAC ± 10% L- N nom
Frequency 50–60 Hz 50–60 Hz
Circuit breakers 50 A 30/32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements at One 50 A three-phase line cord per One 30 A or 32 A three-phase line cord
customer site power zone. per power zone.
a. An imbalance of AC input currents may exist on the three-phase power source feeding the array, depending on the
configuration. The customer's electrician must be alerted to this possible condition to balance the phase-by-phase loading
conditions within the customer's data center.

5
Connect External Cabling Between System
Bays
When the system includes two bays, you must connect the cabling between the bays by connecting System Bay 1 virtual Matrix
Interface Boards (MIBEs) to the engine System Interface Board (SIB) components in System Bay 2. You also connect the
Ethernet cables between the system bay Management Module (MM) components and the Ethernet switches on System Bay 1.
There are 4 SIB cables and 2 MM cables per engine.
NOTE: Do not connect HOST cables until the system has completed the installation process (Verify VMAX Setup or C&I
script).
Topics:
• Rack cable management
• Director numbers and locations
• MIBE components
• Management Modules and Ethernet switches
• Cabling kits for adjacent layouts
• Cabling kits for dispersed layouts
• Routing System Bay 2 MIBE cables, adjacent layouts
• Routing System Bay 2 MIBE cables, dispersed layouts
• Connecting MIBE cables
• Connecting System Bay 2 Ethernet cables, adjacent layouts
• Connecting System Bay 2 Ethernet cables, dispersed layouts
46 Connect External Cabling Between System Bays

Rack cable management

Refer to this topic, when necessary, during all cabling procedures.
Use the available vertical channels, cable management brackets and trays to properly dress cables.
Figure 25. Rack cable management
Table 16. Rack cable management components and locations

Item Description
A Engine cable management brackets
B MIBE cable management bracket (System Bay 1 only)
C Top rack opening for overhead cabling routing (using E-Top-Kit)
D Bottom rack opening for underfloor cable routing
Connect External Cabling Between System Bays 47

Director numbers and locations

Directors are numbered sequentially beginning with Engine 1 in System Bay 1. Odd directors reside in the lower half of the
engine, even directors at the top.
Figure 26. Engine directors
MIBE components
Systems with more than one engine include MIBE A and B in System Bay 1 and SIB A and B on every engine. In a system with
more than four engines, you must connect the SIBs in Engines 5-8 in System Bay 2 to the MIBE in System Bay 1.
The PowerMax 8000 uses two 18-port MIBE components.

18-port MIBE SPS 4B SPS 4A

MIBE B to SIB B
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MIBE B
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MIBE A
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MIBE A to SIB A DAE 5
Dir 1 Dir 3 Dir 5 Dir 7 Dir 9 Dir 11 Dir 13 Dir 15 DAE 4
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Dir 2 Dir 4 Dir 6 Dir 8 Dir 10 Dir 12 Dir 14 Dir 16
Engine 3
Service Tray
Ethernet Ethernet
Engine 2
SPS 2B SPS 2A
Engine 1
DAE 3
DAE 2
DAE 1
SPS 1B SPS 1A
Figure 27. MIBE components and location
SIB components
Each engine has two SIBs, SIB A (lower, odd director) and SIB B (upper, even director), located in slot 10. Ports on each SIB
connect the directors to MIBE A and MIBE B.
SIB B
Even Director
Engine
Odd Director
SIB A
Figure 28. SIB components and location
SIB ports and connections

Each engine uses four cables (two for each director) to connect SIB ports A and B to the corresponding MIBE port.
SIB ports A and B on each director connect to the MIBE ports that correspond to the director number. This means that the
SIB on Director 1 connects to MIBE port 1, the SIB on Director 2 connects to MIBE port 2 and so forth. The SIB A and B port
designation identifies the corresponding MIBE. SIB port A (lower) connects to MIBE A (lower) and SIB port B (upper) connects
to MIBE B (upper).
The following figure shows an engine with SIB A and B along with their respective ports.

Port B to MIBE B
SIB B
Port A to MIBE A
Port B to MIBE B
SIB A
Port A to MIBE A
Rear View
Figure 29. SIB and MIIBE connections
MIBE cable labels

Labels attached to each MIBE cable identify the connection between the SIB port and director and the corresponding MIBE port
and fabric. Labels are color-coded and match the color of the engine to which the cable connects. The following figure shows
the MIBE and SIB connections on a PowerMax 8000 system.
FROM: Eng-1 Dir-1 SIB Port - B
TO: MIBE-B Port-1
Port 1 MIBE B
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Port B Port B to MIBE B

Director 1 to MIBE port 1
Port A Port A to MIBE A
Engine 1
FROM: Eng-1 Dir-1 SIB Port - A

Rear view
TO: MIBE-A Port-1
esd_g_vg3r_mibe_labels_stingray
Figure 30. 18-port MIBE connections and labels, Director 1

Management Modules and Ethernet switches

Systems include two Ethernet switches (A and B) in System Bay 1, and Management Module (MM) components in Engines 2-8.
You must connect the MMs on Engines 5-8 in System Bay 2 to the Ethernet switches in System Bay 1. Each MM is referred to
by the director it resides in. For example, the MM in Director 3 is MM-3, the MM in Director 4 is MM-4, and so on.
MM-(Dir#)
Director - Even
Engines 2 through 8
Director - Odd
MM-(Dir#) Rear view
Figure 31. Location of Management Modules (MMs) in engines
Ethernet switch port map

Eng-1, MMCS-1
Eng-1, MMCS-1
MM-11
MM-15
MM-12
MM-16
MM-3
MM-7
MM-4
MM-8
CS Ethernet
Eng-2,
Eng-6,
Eng-8,
Eng-4,
Eng-2,
Eng-6,
Eng-8,
Eng-4,
Switch B Switch A
Allied Telesis AT-GS900/16 Allied Telesis AT-GS900/16 L/A 1000 LINK ACT 10/100 LINK ACT D/A FDX HDX COL
L/A 1000 LINK ACT 10/100 LINK ACT D/A FDX HDX COL
16 Port 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch
16 Port 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 L/A 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
L/A
D/A
D/A
L/A
eco L/A eco
friendly
friendly D/A
D/A
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 POWER 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
POWER
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Eng-1, MMCS-2
Eng-1, MMCS-2
MIBE-B, Port 1
MIBE-A, Port 1
CS Ethernet
Eng-5, MM-10
Eng-7, MM-14
Eng-7, MM-13
Eng-3, MM-6
Eng-3, MM-5
Eng-5, MM-9
CS Ethernet
Rear view
Figure 32. Ethernet switch port map
The Ethernet cables that connect MMCS–1, MMCS–2 and the MMs to the Ethernet switches, included in System Bay 1, are
color-coded and labeled with switch and port connection information.
The cables are color-coded for Switch A and Switch B:
● Lime green - Switch A (right side, rear view)
● Hot pink cables - Switch B (left side, rear view)
Labels are affixed to match the engine and switch to the respective Ethernet cable.

Cabling kits for adjacent layouts

Systems with adjacent layouts use 6.56 ft (2M) or 9.84 ft (3M) copper cables to connect the engine SIB components in System
Bay 2 to the MIBE in System Bay 1, and 9.84 ft (3M) Ethernet cables to connect the MMs in System Bay 2 engines to the
Ethernet switches in System Bay 1. Cables are included in the IB and Ethernet cable kits for PowerBricks 5-8.
Table 17. MIBE cables

Engine Cable Part Qty Description Location
Number
ENG 5 038-004-067 4 3M MIBE cable, 3M QSFP+ CABLE Bundled within System Bay 2
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Table 18. Ethernet and customer service cables

Engine Cable Part Qty Description Location
Number
ENG 5 PN 038-004-411 1 CAT6 ETHERNET STRAIGHT CBL 3M, Bundled within System Bay 2
LIME GREEN
PN 038-004-412 1 CAT6 ETHERNET STRAIGHT CBL 3M,
HOT PINK
PN 038-004-436 1 CAT6 SHIELDED ETHERNET STRAIGHT
CABLE, RED, 100"
LIME GREEN
HOT PINK
LIME GREEN
HOT PINK
LIME GREEN
HOT PINK
Cabling kits for dispersed layouts

Systems with dispersed layouts use 98.4 ft (30m) optical cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect SIBs to the MIBE
and 98.4 ft (30m) copper Ethernet cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect MMs to the Ethernet switches. Cables
are routed across the subfloor or ceiling to connect the SIB and MM components in System Bay 2 to the MIBE and Ethernet
switches in System Bay 1.
Table 19. Fabric dispersion kits for System Bay 2

106-887-147 VMAX EVEREST DISPERSION TRANSCEIVER KIT

Table 19. Fabric dispersion kits for System Bay 2 (continued)

(1 kit per engine required)
106-887-034 Engine 5 Dispersion Kit 30m (Green)

106-887-035 Engine 6 Dispersion Kit 30m (Blue)
106-887-036 Engine 7 Dispersion Kit 30m (Red)
106-887-037 Engine 8 Dispersion Kit 30m (White)

Routing System Bay 2 MIBE cables, adjacent layouts

About this task
Systems with adjacent layouts use 6.56 ft (2M) or 9.84 ft (3M) copper cables to connect engines in adjacent bays to the MIBE
in System Bay 1. See Cabling kits for adjacent layouts on page 52 for a list of kits and part numbers.
The middle vertical channel on the rack side wall is used for system cables.
Steps
1. Locate the cable management channel, cable brackets, and cable ties, in System Bay 1 required for routing MIBE cables.
See Rack cable management on page 47 for information regarding rack cable management.
2. Route fabric cables from the SIB up the middle side wall channel inside System Bay 2. If the cables are already dressed from
the SIB, uncoil the cables on top of the engine, and proceed to the next step.
3. Thread cables through the highest cutout of System Bay 2 and into System Bay 1.
4. Route cables across the bracket under the MIBE.
Figure 33. Correctly routed fabric cables

5. Connect each cable to the corresponding MIBE port according to the instructions in Connecting MIBE cables on page 55.

Routing System Bay 2 MIBE cables, dispersed layouts

Prerequisites
Cable bundles for dispersed systems must be routed under the floor or in overhead cable management trays before you begin
this procedure.
About this task

Systems with dispersed layouts use 98.4 ft (30m) optical cable bundles (single cable and spare), routed from the SIB across the
subfloor or ceiling, to connect to the MIBE in System Bay 1. See Cabling kits for dispersed layouts on page 52 for a list of kits
and part numbers.
Steps
1. Take one of the actions below to route MIBE cables from System Bay 2 to System Bay 1:
● If the cable bundle is routed beneath a raised floor:
a. Locate the cable bundle beneath System Bay 2 (the dispersed bay).
b. Pull the cable into the bay (retain packaging on cable ends).
c. Route cable inside System Bay 2 along the middle cable management channel.
d. Use the bracket under the engine to position the cable under each SIB in System Bay 2 or the MIBE in System Bay 1.
● If the cable bundle is routed overhead:
a. Locate the cable bundle above System Bay 2 (the dispersed bay).
b. Pull the cable into the bay (retain packaging on cable ends).
c. Route the cable inside System Bay 2 along the middle cable management channel. Use the E-Top-Kit, (TITAN D TOP
ROUTING COVER KIT), PN 106-887-023.
d. Use the bracket under the engine to position the cable under each SIB in System Bay 2 or the MIBE in System Bay 1.
2. Remove the protective packaging from the cable:
a. Remove the protective sleeve, tube, and securing tape from the end of the MIBE cable bundle.
b. Remove the protective cap from the cable end, and insert the optical cable into the optical transceiver, as shown in the
following figure.
Transceiver
MIBE port
Cable
Figure 34. Connecting the cable and transceiver
3. Connect to the SIB in the dispersed system bays:

a. Remove the protective sleeve, tube, and securing tape from the end of the MIBE cable bundle.
b. Insert the cable into the transceiver, as shown in Connecting the cable and transceiver on page 55.
c. Connect to the respective SIB port using the labels on the cables as a reference.
4. Connect each cable to the corresponding MIBE port according to the instructions in Connecting MIBE cables on page 55.
Connecting MIBE cables

Before you start connecting cables, verify that the MIBE cables from Engines 1-4 are routed into the right side cable manager.
How you connect MIBE cables from System Bay 2 depends on whether System Bay 2 is to the left or right of System Bay 1
when looking at the REAR of the racks.
NOTE: Make sure you are looking at the REAR of the rack when determining whether System Bay 2 is to the left or right of
System Bay 1.

Connecting MIBE cables, left bays

About this task
Follow this procedure when System Bay 2 is to the LEFT of System Bay 1 when looking at the REAR of the racks.
Use the diagram affixed to the coast-to-coast bracket, cable labels, and the diagram and tables below as reference to connect
each cable to the corresponding MIBE port.
Director 16
Director 10
Director 11
Director 12
Director 13
Director 14
Director 15
Director 4
Director 1
Director 2
Director 3
Director 5
Director 6
Director 7
Director 8
Director 9
— SIB, Port B
MIBE B
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Director 12
Director 10
Director 11
Director 16
Director 13
Director 14
Director 15
Director 4
Director 8
Director 1
Director 2
Director 3
Director 5
Director 6
Director 7
Director 9
— SIB, Port A
MIBE A
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X = port not used

Figure 35. MIBE cable connections
Table 20. Engine 5 to MIBE port connections - PN 038-004-067, 3M

Engine 5 Slot 10 MIBE
Director-9 Port A MIBE A - Port 9
Director-9 Port B MIBE B - Port 9




Steps
1. Connect the new MIBE A cables UNDER the Engine 1-4 MIBE A cables. Attach the cables in numerical port order (9, 10, 11,
12, etc....).
2. Connect the new MIBE B cables OVER the Engine 1-4 MIBE B cables. Attach the cables in numerical port order (9, 10, 11, 12,
etc....).
CAUTION: Make sure to maintain separation between the upper (MIBE B) and lower (MIBE A) cables.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE A
Figure 36. MIBE cables, System Bay 2 on left
Results
Connecting the MIBE cables is now complete.

AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
IN
IN OUT
OUT OUT
OUT IN
IN OUT
OUT OUT
OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT
SPS
SPS 4B
4B SPS
SPS 4A
4A SPS 4B SPS 4A
AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC AC AC AC
OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
RJ11
RJ11 RJ11
RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE B
Empty
Empty 2U
2U
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 6 DAE 6
PWS-B PWS-A PWS-B PWS-A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 5 DAE 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 4 DAE 4
3
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 4 Engine 8
3
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
AC AC AC AC
IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT
SPS 3B SPS 3A SPS 3B SPS 3A

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 3 Engine 7
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Service Tray
Service
Service Tray
Tray 038-004-066-01 2m
AC AC
1 IN 3 5Ethernet
7 9
Switch 11B 13 15 1 IN 3 5Ethernet
7 9
Switch11 A 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Ethernet Switch B Ethernet Switch A Empty
Empty 1U
1U
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
0
A A
0
0
Engine 2 Engine 6
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
0
A A
0
AC AC 0
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
Engine 1 Engine 5
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 3 DAE 3 038-004-067-01 3m
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 2 DAE 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 1 DAE 1
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
System Bay 1 System Bay 2
Figure 37. System Bay 2 MIBE cable connections
Connecting MIBE cables, right bays

About this task
Follow this procedure when System Bay 2 is to the RIGHT of System Bay 1 when looking at the REAR of the racks.
Use the diagram affixed to the coast-to-coast bracket, cable labels, and the diagram and tables below as reference to connect
each cable to the corresponding MIBE port.

Director 10
Director 11
Director 12
Director 13
Director 14
Director 15
Director 16
Director 3
Director 4
Director 1
Director 2
Director 5
Director 6
Director 7
Director 8
Director 9
— SIB, Port B
MIBE B
MGT
Mellanox R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TECHNOLOGIES
PS1
PS2
UID
RST
Director 12
Director 10
Director 11
Director 13
Director 14
Director 15
Director 16
Director 4
Director 8
Director 1
Director 2
Director 3
Director 5
Director 6
Director 7
Director 9
— SIB, Port A
MIBE A
MGT
Mellanox R
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TECHNOLOGIES
PS1
PS2
UID
RST
X = port not used

Figure 38. MIBE cable connections





Steps
1. Connect the new MIBE A cables without crossing the Engine 1-4 MIBE A cables.
2. Connect the new MIBE B cables without crossing the Engine 1-4 MIBE B cables.
CAUTION: Make sure to maintain separation between the upper (MIBE B) and lower (MIBE A) cables.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE A
Figure 39. MIBE cables, System Bay 2 on right
Results
Connecting the MIBE cables is now complete.

AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
IN
IN OUT
OUT OUT
OUT IN
IN OUT
OUT OUT
OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT
SPS
SPS 4B
4B SPS
SPS 4A
4A SPS 4B SPS 4A
AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC
AC AC AC AC AC
OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
RJ11
RJ11 RJ11
RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE B
Empty
Empty 2U
2U
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 6 DAE 6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 5 DAE 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 4 DAE 4
3
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 4 Engine 8
3
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 3 Engine 7
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Service Tray
Service
Service Tray
Tray 038-004-066-01 2m
AC AC
1 IN 3 5Ethernet
7 9
7 9
Switch11 A 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Ethernet Switch B Ethernet Switch A Empty
Empty 1U
1U
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
0
A A
0
0
Engine 2 Engine 6
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
0
A A
0
AC AC 0
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
Engine 1 Engine 5
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 3 DAE 3 038-004-067-01 3m
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 2 DAE 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 1 DAE 1
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
Figure 40. System Bay 2 MIBE cable connections

Connecting System Bay 2 Ethernet cables, adjacent

layouts
Steps
1. In System Bay 2, identify the middle, vertical cable channels, brackets, and securing ties required to route the Ethernet
cables.
2. Route the Ethernet cables up the middle channel and along the upper bracket.
3. Thread the cables out through the closest cut out and through the top cut out in System Bay 1.
4. In System Bay 1, route the Ethernet cables down the middle cable channel to the Ethernet switches.
5. Use the labels on each cable and the tables and diagrams below to connect the cables to Ethernet switches A and B.
Director even (upper)

Management Module - even
Ethernet switch B
Engine
Director odd (lower)

Management Module - odd
Ethernet switch A
Figure 41. Management Module (MM) ports and cabling for Engines 5-8
Table 28. Engine 5 MM and CS cable to Ethernet switch port connections

Engine 5 MM Ethernet Switch Cable Color Part Number
MM-9 network port Ethernet Switch A - Lime green 038-004-411
Port 8
MM-10 network port Ethernet Switch B - Hot pink 038-004-412
Port 8
System Bay 2 service Ethernet Switch A - Red 038-004-436
tray Port 16


Port 9
Port 9

Port 10
Port 10

Port 11
Port 11

AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE B
Empty 2U
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 6 DAE 6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 5 DAE 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 4 DAE 4
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 4 Engine 8
3
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 3 Engine 7
3
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Service Tray
Service Tray
AC AC
1 IN 3 5Ethernet
7 9
7 9
Switch11 A 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Emtpy U
Ethernet Switch B Ethernet Switch A
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 2 Engine 6
3
PWS- 3
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
0
A A
0
0
Engine 1 Engine 5
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
0
A A
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 3 DAE 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 2 DAE 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 1 DAE 1
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
Figure 42. System Bay 2 Ethernet cable connections
6. Secure and dress the extra cable next to the Ethernet switch in System Bay 1.
Results
Connecting the MMs in System Bay 2 to the Ethernet switches in System Bay 1 is now complete.

Connecting System Bay 2 Ethernet cables, dispersed

layouts
Prerequisites
Cable bundles for dispersed systems must be routed under the floor or in overhead cable management trays before you begin
this procedure.
About this task

Systems with dispersed layouts use 98.4 ft (30m) copper Ethernet cable bundles (single cable and spare) to connect to
the Ethernet switches in System Bay 1. Cables are routed from the MMs across the subfloor or ceiling. See Cabling kits for
dispersed layouts on page 52 for a list of kits and part numbers.
NOTE: You must route the cable bundles for dispersed systems before you connect to the Ethernet switches.
Steps
1. In System Bay 2, identify the middle, vertical cable channels, brackets, and securing ties required to route Management
Module cables.
2. Take one of the actions below to route Ethernet cables from System Bay 2 to System Bay 1:
● If the cable bundle is routed beneath a raised floor:
a. Locate the cable bundle above System Bay 1 and System Bay 2 (the dispersed bay).
b. Pull the bundle into the bay, retaining the packaging on the cable ends.
c. Route the cable bundle up the middle channel inside the bay toward the Ethernet switch (System Bay 1) or the
corresponding engine and MM (System Bay 2).
d. Use the engine cable management brackets to position the cable under the Ethernet switches in System Bay 1 or
under the engine in System Bay 2.

System Bay 1 System Bay 2 (dispersed)
MIBE B
MIBE A
DAE 6 DAE 6
DAE 5 DAE 5
DAE 4 DAE 4
Engine 4 Engine 8
Engine 3 Engine 7
Service Tray Service Tray

Ethernet Ethernet
Engine 2 Engine 6
Engine 1 Engine 5
DAE 3 DAE 3
DAE 2 DAE 2
DAE 1 DAE 1
Rear view
Figure 43. Routing Ethernet cables across a subfloor

● If the cable bundle is routed overhead:
a. Locate the cable bundle above System Bay 1 and System Bay 2 (the dispersed bay).
b. Pull the bundle into the bay, retaining the packaging on the cable ends.
c. Route the cable bundle down the middle channel inside the bay toward the Ethernet switch (System Bay 1) or the
corresponding engine and MM (System Bay 2).
d. Use the engine cable management brackets to position the cable under the Ethernet switches in System Bay 1 or
under the engine in System Bay 2.

System Bay 1 System Bay 2 (dispersed)
MIBE B
MIBE A
DAE 6 DAE 6
DAE 5 DAE 5
DAE 4 DAE 4
Engine 4 Engine 8
Engine 3 Engine 7
Service Tray Service Tray

Ethernet Ethernet
Engine 2 Engine 6
Engine 1 Engine 5
DAE 3 DAE 3
DAE 2 DAE 2
DAE 1 DAE 1
Rear view
Figure 44. Routing Ethernet cables overhead

3. Use the labels on each cable and the tables and diagrams below to connect the cables to Ethernet switches A and B.

Director even (upper)

Management Module - even
Dress*
Service port,
worktray*
Ethernet switch B
038-004-136
To SPS
038-004-283
Engine
Director odd (lower)

Management Module - odd
Service port, worktray

038-004-136
Ethernet switch A
To front door light bar

038-003-941
USB
To SPS
038-004-283
Figure 45. Management Module (MM) ports and cabling for Engines 5-8

Port 8
Port 8
System Bay 2 service Ethernet Switch A - Red 038-004-436
tray Port 16

Port 9
Port 9

Port 10
Port 10


Port 11
Port 11
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT IN OUT OUT

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE B
Empty 2U
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
MIBE A
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 6 DAE 6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 5 DAE 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 4 DAE 4
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 4 Engine 8
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0
Engine 3 Engine 7
3
PWS-
3
3
PWS-
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
0
A A
0
0
Service Tray
Service Tray
AC AC
1 IN 3 5Ethernet
7 9
7 9
Switch11 A 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Emtpy U
Ethernet Switch B Ethernet Switch A
3
PWS-
3
PWS- 3
1
B
1
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A 0
A
0
Engine 2 Engine 6
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
Engine 1 Engine 5
3
PWS-
3
PWS-
1
B
1
B
2
2
0
0
1
PWS-
0
PWS-
0
A A
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 3 DAE 3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 2 DAE 2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAE 1 DAE 1
AC AC AC AC

RJ11 RJ11 RJ11 RJ11
Figure 46. System Bay 2 Ethernet cable connections
4. Secure and dress the extra cable next to the Ethernet switch in System Bay 1.
Results
Connecting the MMs in System Bay 2 to the Ethernet switches in System Bay 1 is now complete.

6
Grounding Racks
Supplemental rack grounding is not required for single bay configurations. Chassis to chassis grounding is required for systems
with multiple bays.
Topics:
• Grounding requirements
• Grounding a single bay
• Chassis to chassis grounding
Grounding requirements
The following table summarizes rack grounding requirements for PowerMax systems.
Number of racks in system Grounding required? Reference

1 No Grounding a single bay on page 70
2+ Yes Chassis to chassis grounding on page 71
Grounding a single bay

Equipment correctly installed within the cabinet is grounded through the AC power cables and connectors. In general,
supplemental grounding is not required for a single bay.
If your site requires external grounding (for example, to a common grounding network beneath the site floor), you can use the
grounding lugs provided on each of the cabinet’s bottom supports.
70 Grounding Racks
0
35
3-
00
6-
04
CL4827
Figure 47. Location of cabinet ground lugs
Chassis to chassis grounding

Rack to rack chassis ground connections are required to mitigate the risk of large AC power transients in the data center
affecting system performance. Large AC power transients can occur from one or a combination of: electrical power grid
problems feeding a facility; weak facility grounding; powerful lightning storm strikes; or facility power equipment failure.
In multiple bay Dell rack systems, use the rack to rack grounding kit, PN 106-562-209, to provide chassis to chassis grounding.
Rack to Rack Grounding Kit

The Rack to Rack Grounding Kit is used to ground System Bay 1 to an added system bay.
The contents of the Rack to Rack Grounding Kit are listed in the following table.
Table 36. Rack to Rack Grounding Kit, P/N 106-562-209

Part Number Description Quantity
036-020-038 1/2" external tooth lockwasher 8
038-020-006 8" ground strap 2
036-020-039 1/2"-13X1 button head hex socket screw 4
037-020-030 5/16 long arm hex key 1
Grounding Racks 71
Kit Installation
The Rack to Rack Grounding Kit contains two ground straps. Install one ground strap at the front of the cabinets and the other
ground strap at the rear of the cabinets.
About this task

Follow the steps below to install the Rack to Rack Grounding Kit.
Steps
1. Facing the front of the cabinets, locate the two threaded bolt holes at the adjacent top corners.
2. Assemble and loosely attach the ground cable to the threaded bolt holes as shown in the following illustration.
NOTE: When installed, the cables should not be visible from the front or rear of the cabinets.
Figure 48. Rack to Rack Grounding Kit installation
3. Using the 5/16 long arm hex key, securely tighten the two attaching hex head screws.
4. At the rear of the cabinets, locate the two threaded bolt holes at the adjacent top corners.
5. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to install the ground strap at the rear of the cabinets.
72 Grounding Racks
7
Complete the Installation
Completing the installation involves powering up the system; configuring the ESRS client, WFCT and MFT; initializing the
configuration; and reinstalling bezels and doors.
Topics:
• Connect customer network cable to MMCS
• Site information required
• Power on the system
• Connect a laptop to the system
• Configure remote support
• Validating the installation
• Validating the Firewall
• MFT registration
• IP Subnet Override Procedure - (Optional)
• Install the rear bay doors
Connect customer network cable to MMCS

Steps
1. Connect the primary customer network connection to the end of 038-003-718 on MMCS1.
2. Connect the secondary customer network connection to the end of 038-003-718 on MMCS2.
Complete the Installation 73

Director 2 (upper)
MMCS 2
Engine 1
Director 1 (lower)
MMCS 1
Figure 49. Customer network connections on MMCS 1 and 2
Site information required

The information in General Site Information on page 74 and Site Connectivity information on page 75 is required before
proceeding within this chapter.
NOTE: If the array is configured for eNAS, eManagement or eVASA you must obtain additional information before running
the initialization script. Gather the general and site connectivity information in the tables listed above, then follow the links
after Site Connectivity information on page 75 to obtain the additional information for eNAS, eManagement or eVASA.
Unique IP addresses are required for each feature.
Table 37. General Site Information

Description Customer-specific information How to obtain information/example
Site name Example: ABC Company
Model This is the model number of the installed system.
Example: PowerMax 8000
Serial number This is the system serial number of the PowerMax
system.
74 Complete the Installation

Obtain the following information from the customer:

NOTE: If a customer is using the PowerMax default PowerMax default IP subnets
IP subnets (listed to the right) within the customer ● 172.16.0.0/16
datacenter LAN configurations, you must obtain new IP ● 172.17.0.0/16
subnets and perform the override procedure during the ● 172.18.0.0/16
installation process.
Table 38. IP Subnet Information (Optional)

Component Listed in Symmwin as: Subnet Configured New Subnet
MMCS-1 NIC-A subnet (default 172.16) 172.16
MMCS-2 NIC-B subnet (default 172.17) 172.17
GuestOS GOS subnet (default 172.18) 172.18
Table 39. Site Connectivity information

Connection Type MMCS-1 MMCS-2 ESRS GW IP Address
IP Address
Netmask ---------- N/A ------------
Gateway ---------- N/A ------------
Modem Number ---------- N/A ------------
NOTE: Connection type must be the same for both MMCS-1 and MMCS-2.
If you are configuring the array for Cloud Mobility you must set up the eManagement NTP server through the eManagement
vApp Manager.
Table 40. Cloud Mobility Information

Description IP address
NTP server
Next steps:
● If you do not need to configure eNAS, eManagement or eVASA, go to Power on the system on page 79.
● If you are configuring the array with eNAS, go to Site information required for eNAS-supported arrays on page 75.
● If you are configuring the array with eManagement, go to Site information required for eManagement-supported arrays on
page 77.
● If you are configuring the array with eVASA, go to Site information required for eVASA-supported arrays on page 78.
NOTE: You can configure an array with eNAS, eManagement and eVASA. Unique IP addresses are required for each
feature.
Site information required for eNAS-supported arrays

For arrays configured for eNAS, you must obtain the following information before running the Install script.
If the array is also configured for eManagement or eVASA make sure IP addresses are unique. eNAS, eManagement and eVASA
can not share IP addresses.
● Valid IPv4 address is in dot-decimal notation such as 240.0.0.0
● Valid IPv6 address is in hexadecimal notation such as 2001.0DB8:AC10:FE01
● When gathering the information for the table below, you can have either IPv4 or IPv6, or both.

Leave value blank if unused or if information is not available at this time.

● In addition, see: Setup worksheets on page 99.
Table 41. eNAS Connectivity information

Simplified SymmWin Label Description Required information
CS0 Host Name Primary Control Station name.
CS1 Host Name Secondary Control Station name.
NAT 1A - External Gateway Connectivity Information
NAT 1A.IPv4 Address Primary customer IP address for eNAS
access via SSH or VNX Unisphere. Requires
network cable drop to MMCS1.
NAT 1A.IPv4 Netmask Netmask value for the (NAT 1A.IPv4
Address) above.
NAT 1A.IPv6 Address
NAT 1A.IPv6 Net Prefix
NAT 2A.IPv4 Address Secondary customer IP address for eNAS
access. Requires network cable drop to
MMCS2.
Address) above.
NAT 2A.IPv6 Address
Table 42. DNS and NAT Route information

Primary.DNS IPv4 Address Primary DNS IP address for Control Station
network name resolution.
Primary.DNS IPv6 Address
Secondary.DNS IPv4 Address Secondary DNS IP address for Control
Station network name resolution.
Secondary.DNS IPv6 Address
NAT 1A.Route IPv4 Address Default gateway address for NAT 1A
IPv4 address from eNAS Connectivity
information on page 76.
NAT 1A.Route IPv4 Netmask Redundant entry, enter same Netmask
value defined in eNAS Connectivity
information on page 76 for IPv4 addresses.
NAT 1A.Route IPv6 Address
NAT 1A.Route IPv6 Net Prefix
IPv4 address from eNAS Connectivity
value defined in eNAS Connectivity

Table 42. DNS and NAT Route information (continued)

Site information required for eManagement-supported arrays

For arrays configured for eManagement, you must obtain the following information before running the Install script.
If the array is also configured for eNAS or eVASA make sure IP addresses are unique. eNAS, eManagement and eVASA can not
share IP addresses.
Table 43. eManagement Connectivity information

NAT 1A.IPv4 Address Primary customer IP address for
eManagement access via browser. Requires
network cable drop to MMCS1.
Address) above.
NAT 1A.IPv6 Address
NAT 2A.IPv4 Address Secondary customer IP address for
eManagement access. Requires network
cable drop to MMCS2.
Address) above.
NAT 2A.IPv6 Address
Table 44. DNS and NAT Route information for eManagement

Primary.DNS IPv4 Address Primary DNS IP address for eManagement
Secondary.DNS IPv4 Address Secondary DNS IP address for
eManagement network name resolution.
NAT 1A.Route IPv4 Address Default gateway address for NAT 1A IPv4
address from eManagement Connectivity
value defined in eManagement Connectivity

Table 44. DNS and NAT Route information for eManagement (continued)
NAT 1A.Route IPv6 Nat Prefix
NAT 2A.Route IPv4 Address Default gateway address for NAT 2A IPv4
address from eManagement Connectivity
value defined in eManagement Connectivity
Site information required for eVASA-supported arrays

For arrays configured for eVASA, you must obtain the following information before running the Install script.
If the array is also configured for eNAS or eManagement make sure IP addresses are unique. eNAS, eManagement and eVASA
can not share IP addresses.
Table 45. eVASA Connectivity information

VASA-1 Host Name Primary VASA name.
VASA-2 Host Name Secondary VASA name.
NAT 1A.IPv4 Address Primary customer IP address for VASA
access via vApp Manager. Requires network
cable drop to MMCS1.
Address) above.
NAT 1A.IPv6 Address
NAT 2A.IPv4 Address Secondary customer IP address for VASA
access. Requires network cable drop to
MMCS2.
Address) above.
NAT 2A.IPv6 Address

Table 46. DNS and NAT Route information

Primary.DNS IPv4 Address Primary DNS IP address for VASA network
name resolution.
Secondary.DNS IPv4 Address Secondary DNS IP address for VASA
IPv4 address from eVASA Connectivity
value defined in eVASA Connectivity
IPv4 address from eVASA Connectivity
value defined in eVASA Connectivity
Power on the system

Turn on the yellow breakers on each PDU. Use the following to energize the outlet groups that have components connected to
them.
NOTE: Do not energize outlet groups that do not have power cables connected to them.
Components use the same outlet on the redundant PDUs for both system bays. For example, SPS 2B uses outlet #15 on PDU B
and SPS 2A uses outlet #15 on PDU A.
Table 47. PowerBrick circuit breaker requirements

PowerBrick Circuit breakers
PowerBrick 4 and 8 11-12
PowerBrick 3 and 7 6, 9-10
PowerBrick 2 and 6 5
PowerBrick 1 and 5 1-4
Table 48. PowerMax 8000 outlet map

Component Circuit breaker number Outlet number
SPS 4 12 36
DAE 6 11 33
DAE 5 10 30
DAE 4 9 27
SPS 3 6 18

Table 48. PowerMax 8000 outlet map (continued)

Component Circuit breaker number Outlet number
SPS 2 5 15
Ethernet switch (System Bay 1 ONLY) 4 12
DAE 3 4 10
DAE 2 3 9
Light bar transformer 3 7
DAE 1 2 6
Service tray (System Bay 1/PDU B 2 4
ONLY)
SPS 1 1 3
Connect a laptop to the system

About this task
The PowerMax 8000 does not have a KVM. You must connect a laptop to configure the system and run required scripts.
Steps
1. Connect the red service cable to the laptop. You can connect either MMCS from the front or the back of the system. Either
of the red service cables will connect to either MMCS on the 172.17 subnet.
Do one of the following:
● If connecting the field laptop from the front of the system: At the top of the rack, locate the coiled RED ethernet cable
(PN 038-004-436) and connect it to the laptop.
● If connecting the field laptop from the rear of the system: In the middle of the rack, locate the coiled RED ethernet cable
(PN 038-004-436) and connect it to the laptop.
2. Do one of the following:
● If you are familiar with the IPSwitcher tool, use it to configure the IP address on the laptop. For information on the
IPSwitcher tool, see VMAX3: What is the IPSwitcher Tool? (KB article 000304284).
● If you are not familiar with the IPSwitcher tool, follow the steps below to configure the IP address.
3. On the laptop, open the Windows Control Panel.
4. Select the Local Area Connection.
5. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
6. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, under This connection uses the following items, select Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
7. In the Internet Protocol Properties window, select Use the following IP address, then enter the following:
● IP Address: 172.17.255.110
● Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
8. Click OK in all open settings windows and close the Local Area Connection Status window.
9. Open a command prompt on the laptop and type ipconfig.
10. In the output, confirm that the IP addresses are correct.
11. Type one of the following to verify communication with the MMCS:
● Primary MMCS: ping 172.17.255.252
● Secondary MMCS: ping 172.17.255.253
12. To launch Remotely Anywhere, open a browser window.
13. In the address field, enter one of the following:
● Primary MMCS: https:\\172.17.255.252:9519
● Secondary MMCS: https:\\172.17.255.253:9519

Configure remote support

It is recommended that you configure remote support.
NOTE: For remote connectivity the customer is required to run Secure Remote Services version 2.26 or higher.
The following documents provide information about how to configure remote support on the service processor:
● KBA 527956: VMAX3/AFA & PowerMax: How to configure remote support
● CSP-2099: Secure Remote Services Device Deployment / Undeployment
● CSP-2100: Secure Remote Services Gateway Client and Client Patch Installation, Provisioning Tool (PvT) Installation and
Upgrade for Microsoft Windows Systems
NOTE: After Dell Secure Remote Support or modem is set up on both MMCS-1 and MMCS-2, test CallHome and
connect-in before leaving the site. If network access is not available on your laptop, use the Dell VPN to connect the
system. Verify that remote client file transfer is working. If network access is not available, contact local triage or the
support lab to perform the connect-in test.
Validating the installation

You must run the Install script before turning the system over to the customer. Before going on-site, refer to Salesforce Article
Number 304108 for information on how to determine the correct installation path. Generate the relevant Enhanced Procedure
Generator (EPG) procedure before going to the customer site.
CAUTION: If the PowerMax system is part of a VxBlock or PowerOne converged infrastructure solution you must
use the CPSD procedures in SolVe. Running the C&I script on a PowerMax in a VxBlock or PowerOne solution
will destroy the factory set configuration.
The Install script uses the following criteria to determine which script to run. The appropriate script will start automatically.
● Verify VMAX Setup script: Dell rack system is at the operating system level with the configuration that the system shipped
with.
● C&I script:
○ Dell rack system is at a different operating system level or a different configuration than the system shipped with.
○ A second PowerMax system in a Dell rack. (Second systems are available with some PowerMax models only.)
○ Third-party rack system.
Running the script

Before turning the system over to the customer, run the Install script as per the EPG procedure you created.
NOTE: Do not connect HOST cables until the system has completed the installation process.
Validating the Firewall

About this task
Complete this task after successfully installing or upgrading a system.
Steps
1. In Simplified SymmWin, select Scripts > Health Check.
As part of the Health Check, Simplified SymmWin verifies that the WFCT is running and configured as expected.
● IF the WFCT is configured as expected, the Health Check does not return any WFCT-related errors.
● IF the WFCT is not configured as expected, the Health Check returns a call home error with a description of the error.
Errors can be found in the WFCT log file:
○ PowerMaxOS 5978.xxx.xxx: O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log
○ PowerMaxOS 10: O:\EMC\logs\wfct\wfct.log

2. If errors occur:
a. Evaluate and resolve each error. See WFCT errors and recommended actions on page 83 and use the list of
recommended actions to resolve the problem.
b. Run Health Check until the logging.log (PowerMaxOS 5978.xxx.xxx) or wfct.log (PowerMaxOS 10) file displays
Health Check successful.
3. If the customer requires additional Firewall Products, open the WFCT from the desktop and perform the required changes.
NOTE: You must create a new configuration when a customer requires additional Firewall Products. When you create a
new configuration, products that are related to a previously active configuration are copied to the new configuration. Do
not add or remove anything from the DEFAULT_ACTIVE configuration.
4. Verify that the Windows Firewall is ON. See Verify that the Windows Firewall is ON on page 85.

WFCT errors and recommended actions

Use the table below to identify and resolve WFCT errors.
Simplified SymmWin displays error codes and descriptions during a Health Check script. Use the resulting call home error to find
the respective solution in the table below. The O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log (PowerMaxOS 5978.xxx.xxx) or
O:\EMC\wfct\wfct.log (PowerMaxOS 10) file contains additional error information.
NOTE: Often there is no standard fix for an error. Confer with Engineering to find a resolution.

Table 49. WFCT errors and recommended actions
84
Dial Health Error message Recommended action Files required Files required
home Check
PowerMaxOS 5978.xxx.xxx PowerMaxOS 10
Complete the Installation
error error
code code
04.DC.35 10 Firewall mismatch on Indicates a Firewall rule ● O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log ● O:\EMC\Logs\wfct\wfct.log
the secondary MMCS mismatch on the secondary ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log
or CS MMCS or CS. Run a WFCT
repair command from the
primary MMCS or CS.
04.DC.36 8 Firewall service not Indicates that Windows ● O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log ● O:\EMC\Logs\wfct\wfct.log
running Defender Firewall services are ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log
not running on the MMCS or
CS. Engineering must analyze
the logs.
04.DC.37 None Firewall monitoring Indicates a WFCT failure. ● O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log ● O:\EMC\Logs\wfct\wfct.log
error Engineering must analyze the ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log
logs.
04.DC.38 6 Active and current The script calls the WFCT ● O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log ● O:\EMC\Logs\wfct\wfct.log
rule set size repair automatically. If the ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log ● O:\EMC\INSTALL_LOGS\Enginuity.log
mismatch script is unable to call the
WFCT repair workflow, run the
repair manually.
04.DC.39 7 Mismatch found in Engineering must analyze the ● O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log ● O:\EMC\Logs\wfct\wfct.log
the active and log and system to recommend
current rule set a resolution.
04.DC.3A None General firewall issue Engineering must analyze the ● O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log ● O:\EMC\Logs\wfct\wfct.log
log and system to recommend
a resolution.
04.DC.3B 11 Windows Firewall Engineering must analyze the ● O:\EMC\WFCT\wfct_data\logging.log ● O:\EMC\Logs\wfct\wfct.log
service not running log and system to recommend
on the system a resolution.
Verify that the Windows Firewall is ON

About this task
Use this task to verify that the Windows Firewall is ON.
Steps
1. Use the Windows Search function to search for firewall.
2. Select Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security. The Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced
Security dialog box opens.
3. Verify that Windows Firewall is on is active for each profile.

4. Close the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security dialog box.

MFT registration
Using Simplified Symmwin, you must register MFT to achieve better performance for large file transfers. MFT registration works
in conjunction with SRS VE.
MFT registration also deploys the device () on Dell ServiceLink.
MFT requirements for registration:
● A gateway IP address (or up to 3 addresses) which are provided by the customer. When deploying more than one SRS VE
gateway, you must enter them one at a time with a separate RSA token for each.
● The PowerMax/VMAX firewall must have port 9443 open by the Windows Firewall Configuration Tool (WFCT).
● Customer must have port 9443 open on their network.
● Requires SRS VE version 3.16 or higher.
● The user SecureId credentials.
● The external network IP of the .
The registration returns a token which will be used by Symmwin for all future update, send or receive requests.
Use the following procedure to register MFT: Register MFT using Simplified Symmwin on page 86.
Register MFT using Simplified Symmwin

Prerequisites
Firewall port 9443 must be open to perform MFT registration. See the Dell EMC VMAX Windows Firewall Configuration Tool
guide for information on how to open the port.
About this task

You must register MFT before you can send or receive files.
Steps
1. Open Simplified Symmwin.
2. Open the System Management tab.
3. Under Initialization, click MFT Registration.
4. In the script's Identify Task step, click Next.
5. Using the IP addresses provided by the customer, enter the SRS VE Gateway addresses.

6. Enter your NT Login and RSA Token, and click Finish.
Next steps
It is important that you validate the registration. See: Validate MFT registration on page 87
Validate MFT registration

About this task
After registering MFT, you must validate that it was properly registered.
Steps
1. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes after completing the registration process.
2. Using Servicelink, verify that the MMCS is deployed.
● If yes, proceed to the next step.
● If no, wait a little longer, try again. If the device cannot be seen on Servicelink, re-register and begin this procedure from
the start.
3. Open Simplified Symmwin. From the Scripts menu, select Zip Logs.

4. In the Create Legacy Logall Zip Files box, use the From and To fields to select a narrow timeline.

5. Uncheck Generate Analyzer log and Generate Audit log to minimize the amount sent to test MFT.
6. Click OK.
The Create Legacy Logall Zip Files progress bar displays: "Compressing files, please wait..."
After files are sent, a message box confirms the zip file was successfully sent.
7. Click OK to close the message box.
Results
You have validated that MFT was successfully registered.
If registration fails, you must register. To re-register, perform the registration procedure again.
IP Subnet Override Procedure - (Optional)

This procedure describes how to how to override the current internal MMCS subnets to meet customers IP subnet requirements
within the customer data centers.
This procedure is for arrays running PowerMaxOS or HYPERMAX OS 5977.8xx.xxx or higher.

NOTE: This procedure is required ONLY when a customer is using the following IP subnets within the customer datacenter
LAN configurations:
● 172.16
● 172.17
● 172.18
Skip this procedure if you do not need to override the default IP subnets.
Overview
The subnets that can be changed are:
● MMCS_16/SubnetA
● MMCS_17 SubnetB
● GuestOS subnet of 172.18
It is important to note that the HYPERMAX OS or PowerMaxOS Containers (GuestOS) subnet is the Ethernet port on the
MMCS where the customer can connect directly to the GuestOS. A Symmwin script is available to change the internal subnets
within the MMCS. This action may be done online after first I/O.
NOTE: It is important to remember that when changing the HYPERMAX OS or PowerMaxOS Container IP, the customer
will lose connectivity to the Containers for a brief period.
Additional notes:
● The IP subnet ranges are used for internal communication within the VMAX3, VMAX All Flash or PowerMax platform.
● The idea of restricted IP addresses is not new.
Early systems used 192.168.xxx.xxx for backend communications.
● When the platform was initially released, the requirement existed for a possible 8 engine 16 MMCS system. This requirement
exceeded the current 192.168.xxx.xxx IP address range. The decision was made to take the entire range of the restricted
subnets to sustain growth now and for future products.
Procedure prerequisites
Before you begin:
● Determine which subnets the customer wants to change.
○ SubnetA MMCS_16 172.16
○ SubnetB MMCS_17 172.17
○ GuestOS 172.18
● Discuss with the customer what subnet can be used. The fixed options are 172.19 through 172.31 or the customer can
provide the field with a custom IP address. It is recommended that the customer use private IP addresses rather than public
IP addresses.
CAUTION: If a customer needs to change one or two of the subnets on a system, this has to be done using the
fixes found in the current cumulative Epack for 5977.1125.1125.The Epack is available upon request using the
Epack request process (see http://iasactepf0001.corp.emc.com/epack/).
A single or dual subnet override should not be performed without the latest 5977.1125.1125 release with the
cumulative Epack released on or after July 6, 2017. If the customer is not running 5977.1125.1125, the customer
will need to upgrade to the latest GA release. If the customer does not wish to upgrade to 5977.1125.1125, they
must change all three subnets at the same time during a single script run.
Performing the IP Subnet Override

About this task
Use the Internal Subnet IP Change procedure in Simplified Symmwin to change the internal subnets on the MMCS.

NOTE: This procedure is required only when a customer is using the following IP subnets within the customer datacenter
LAN configurations:
● 172.16
● 172.17
● 172.18
Steps
1. Determine the subnets on the MMCS that need to be changed. In the script you can select subnets in the range of 172.19 to
172.31, or you can enter a customer IP subnet.
Table 50. Subnet IPs

Component Listed in Symmwin as: Subnet Configured New Subnet
MMCS-1 NIC-A subnet (default 172.16) 172.16
MMCS-2 NIC-B subnet (default 172.17) 172.17
GuestOS GOS subnet (default 172.18) 172.18
2. For PowerMax systems at PowerMaxOS 5978.669.669 or above: If you do not have the fix outlined in KB 000182764, open
Symmwin and run the FirewallMonitor Scheduler Task.
a. Log in to Symmwin.
b. Go to Tools > Scheduler > FirewallMonitor Scheduler Task.
c. After completing the task, log out of Symmwin.
3. Log in to Simplified Symmwin. You must have Dell Upgrade/Install permissions or better.
4. Go to System Management > Quick Configuration Change > Internal Subnet IP Change.
5. In the screen that displays, select the IP subnet you wish to change, then select Next.
Each subnet must be changed one at a time.
6. Enter I agree in the confirmation text box. The Internal Subnet IP Change box appears.
7. The script prompts you for the new IP subnet. Do one of the following:

● Select the subnet and click Next, then go to step 7.

● If you are using a custom value (the IP subnet is not listed in Simplified Symmwin):
a. Select Enter Custom Values, then click Next.

b. In the box requesting the first part of the new IP address, enter what will be the first octet: "www" in
www.xxx.yyy.zzz.
c. In the box requesting the second part of the new IP address, enter what will be the second octet: "xxx" in
www.xxx.yyy.zzz.
d. Click Next.
8. If you have additional IP subnets to change, repeat steps 5 and 6 for each IP subnet you want to change.
9. When the changes are complete, click Done.
The script continues and makes the IP changes. It shuts down the Guests, make the changes and bring the Guests back up.
The container shutdown happens no matter what IP subnet you change.
● The customer will not have access to eNAS, MGMT or Tools during this operation.
● Containers will take up to 20 minutes to restart.
● The script will reboot both MMCS modules after completion.
NOTE: When this occurs, select Close on the restart dialog box.

10. Validate that network properties for the NIC or NICS were changed.
● Note that the NIC naming convention does not change. It stays MMCS_16 MMCS_17
● The image below shows the new terminology for the Network Interface Cards. By opening each
Subnet A and SubnetB and going into properties under IPv4 you will see the IP changes.
● The image below shows the new layout for the Network properties. The new layout is a result of the requirement to be
able to change the fire settings on each NIC.
a. You can also look at the bottom of the Symmwin screen to see where the IP Subnets have changed.

b. To validate the containers, go to configuration > containers > product group and validate the changes have been
made.

a. You can also validate the containers by looking at the route table through the DOS command.
After validating the changes, you have completed this procedure.

11. After completion, run a GuestOS Healthcheck.
● Symmwin > Procedures > Procedure Wizard > K CE/RTS/PSE Services > M Container
Utilities > C Container Health Check
If the health check fails for any reason, contact the PSE lab and request that the case be escalated to EMCCaller GuestOS.
12. Add a tag or label to the red customer service cables with the new IP Subnet addresses, as follows:
The IP Subnet addresses have been changed. The new addresses are 172.xx and 172.xx.

Install the rear bay doors

About this task
To install the rear doors:
Steps
1. Ensure the spring pins in the top, middle, and bottom hinges are pressed in and locked in the open position.
2. Position the top-door hinge on the bay casing.
3. Release the spring hinge and let it snap in place, securing the upper-door hinge to the bay, as shown in Reinstall rear door on
page 96 and Reinstall rear door on page 96.
1
Spring pin Spring pin hinge

(open) (closed)
Figure 50. Reinstall rear door
Table 51. Reinstall rear door

Key Instruction
1 Align the door with the top and bottom of the bay and move pins into position under
the hinge on the rack.
2 Move the pins on each hinge to the closed position.
3 Swing the door toward the bay to clear the inside trim and close it.
4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 for the middle and the bottom-door hinges.
The rear door is shipped unlocked. The key is attached to the interior of the door with a tie-wrap. Leave the key there for
the customer.

5. If present on the front bay door, gently peel the protective, clear film that covers the lettering.
Do not rip the film off. Peel it off gently letter by letter.
Results
Installation of the array is now complete.

A
Embedded NAS Installation Procedure
If the newly installed array is configured for Embedded NAS (eNAS), you must run the Setup Wizard for File to complete the
installation.
eNAS needs to be configured at install time. Upgrades to eNAS are not supported.
Collect and record configuration information with the customer using the Setup worksheets before proceeding.
Topics:
• Setup worksheets
• Set DM Network Services
• Create DM Network Interface
• Create File System
• Create a CIFS Share
• Configuring online operation for eNAS
• The Setup Wizard for File
98 Embedded NAS Installation Procedure

Setup worksheets
It is highly recommended to complete the worksheets to collect and record configuration information from the customer. When
setup is complete, give these worksheets to the customer.
NOTE: The information you collect in these worksheets is what will be used in the Setup Wizard for File steps.
● The Begin Setup step configures the Control Station. You must login as the root user to perform this tasks.
● The Set up Data Mover configures the Data Movers and is repeated for each Data Mover.
● The Set Up DM Network Services configures networking for the Data Movers and is repeated for each Data Mover.
● The Create DM Network Interface configures individual network interfaces for the Data Movers.
● The Create a File System creates a file system on a Data Mover and is repeated as needed to create additional file systems.
● The Create a CIFS Share setup guides you in creating a CIFS share. A copy of the worksheet for each CIS share should be
created.
Embedded NAS Installation Procedure 99

Begin Setup worksheet

The Begin Set Up configures the Control Station. You must be logged in as the root user to complete this step. You will need
the following information from the customer:
NOTE: The information for the Control Station host name and DNS Servers were pre-allocated during the installation of
eNAS using the procedure Validating the installation on page 81. These should not change.
Control Station Host name Enter the name supplied in the Site Information Required
for eNAS-supported arrays. This is what was used in the
Simplified Symmwin script.
IP Addresses of DNS Servers Enter the name supplied in the Site Information Required
for eNAS-supported arrays. This is what was used in the
Simplified Symmwin script.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Servers _____________________________________

_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Control Station Time Zone _____________________________________

Optional Software License Purchased by Customer Check those applicable
NFS Protocol
CIFS Protocol
SnapSure
ReplicatorV2
File-level Retention

Set up Data Mover worksheet

eNAS provides a default primary and standby configuration. The Set Up Data Mover step in the Setup Wizard for File is skipped.
The Set Up Data Mover step configures the Data Movers. This step is repeated for each Data Mover in the system. This step
does not run if a file system has already been created on the system. You will need the following information:
NOTE: eNAS provides a default primary and standby configuration and a default failover policy of 'Auto'. The 'Data Mover
Role' and the 'Data Mover Failover Policy' information are not required.
Data Mover Network Time Protocol (NTP) Servers

IP Addresses of NTP servers _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Set DM Network Services

The Set DM Network Services step configures networking for the Data Movers. This step is repeated for each Data Mover in
the system. You to complete the following worksheets:
● Data Mover (server_2) network services
NOTE: You do not set up network services for the standby Data Mover. The standby DM inherits network services from
the primary DM when a failover is done.

Data Mover (server_2) network services

Table 52. DM (server_2) network services
DM Attributes Values
DNS Domain Name 1 _____________________________________
DNS Servers for that domain _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
DNS Domain Name 2 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
DNS Domain Name 3 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Protocol (checkbox) <___ > UDP <___ > TCP
NIS Domain Name _____________________________________
NIS Servers _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Data Mover (server_3) network services

DNS Domain Name 1 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
DNS Domain Name 2 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
DNS Domain Name 3 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
NIS Domain Name _____________________________________
NIS Servers _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Software Data Mover (server_4) network services

DNS Domain Name 1 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
DNS Domain Name 2 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
DNS Domain Name 3 _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
NIS Domain Name _____________________________________
NIS Servers _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

Create DM Network Interface

The Create DM Network Interface step configures individual network interfaces for the Data Movers. It can also create
virtual network devices: Link aggregation (LACP), Fail-safe Network (FSN), and Ethernet Channel. This step can be repeated as
needed to create more than one interface. You will need the following information:
Does the customer’s network use variable-length subnets? ____ Yes? ____ No?
NOTE: If the customer’s network uses variable-length subnets, ensure the customer provides the correct subnet mask.
Do not assume 255.255.255.0 or other common values. The customer's network should not use 172.16, 172.17, and 172.18
subnets. These subnets are used for internal networking by the array.
When you select/create a DM network device during this step, the device list is automatically populated with all the physical
interfaces available to the Data Mover. You can also create a virtual network device, this is optional.
Create DM Network Interface worksheet

Data Mover Device name or IP address Netmask Maximum Virtual LAN Devices
Number virtual device Transmission (VLAN) (otpional)
name Unit (MTU) identifier
(optional) (optional)

Create File System

The Create a File System step involves entering the file system name and the file system size. The storage pools presented in
the setup script are the ones created in Unisphere for PowerMax and assigned to eNAS.
This step can be repeated as needed to create additional file systems.
Create a File System

Table 55. File system attributes and values
File System Attributes Values
Read/Write Data Mover <___ > server_2 <___ > server_3 <___ > server_4
Volume Management <___ > Manual Volume Management <___ > Storage Pool
Storage Pool _____________________________________
Volume Type for Manual Volume Management <___ > Meta <___ > Stripe <___ > Slice
Disk Volumes for Manual Volume Management _____________________________________
File System Name _____________________________________
File System Size (megabytes) _____________________________________
Slice Volumes? <___ > Yes <___ > No
Deduplication Enabled? <___ > Yes <___ > No
File-level Retention? <___ > Off <___ > Enterprise <___ > Compliance
Auto Extend Enabled <___ >
Virtual Provisioning Enabled <___ >
High Water Mark (ranges from 50-99; defaults to 90) _____________________________________
Maximum Capacity (MB) _____________________________________
Hard limit for user storage (megabytes) _____________________________________
Soft limit for user storage (megabytes) _____________________________________
Hard limit for user files (number of files) _____________________________________
Soft limit for user files (number of files) _____________________________________
Group Storage Hard limit (megabytes) _____________________________________
Group Storage Soft limit (megabytes) _____________________________________
Group Files for Hard limit for user files (megabytes) _____________________________________
Group Files for Soft limit for user files (megabytes) _____________________________________
Enforce Hard Limits? <___ > Yes <___ > No
Grace Period for Storage (number of days) _____________________________________
Grace Period for Files (number of days) _____________________________________
Log Type <___ > Common <___ > FS (Default)

Create a CIFS Share

The Create a CIFS Share step guides you in creating a CIFS share. Make a copy of the worksheet for each CIFS share you
create. You will need the information listed in the Create a CIFS Share worksheet.

Create a CIFS Share worksheet

Table 56. CIFS Share worksheet
CIFS Attribute Values
Data Mover <___ > server _2
<___ > server _3
<___ > server _4
Interfaces Used by CIFS server _____________________________________
_____________________________________
CIFS Server Type Windows NT4 <___ >
Windows 2000/2003/2008 <___ >
Standalone <___ >
● Windows Domain
_____________________________________
● Computer Name (Windows)
_____________________________________
● NetBIOS Name (Optional)
_____________________________________
● Aliases (Optional)
_____________________________________
● Local Users (Optional)
_____________________________________
● Administrator password (obtain from customer)
_____________________________________
● Join the Domain?
_____________________________________
● Domain Admin Username (Windows)
_____________________________________
● Domain Admin Password (Windows)
_____________________________________
● Organizational Unit (Windows)
_____________________________________
● NetBIOS Name (Required for Window NT4, optional for Windows)
_____________________________________
CIFS Server Names (aliases) _____________________________________

_____________________________________
CIFS Server Name _____________________________________
CIFS Share Name _____________________________________
Share path name _____________________________________
Comment (Optional description) _____________________________________
User Limit (Optional) _____________________________________

Configuring online operation for eNAS

Once you have completed Validating the installation on page 81, further steps are required to complete the eNAS configuration.
● Install EMC Secure Remote Support
● Create link and launch client registrations from Unisphere for VMAX
● Enable Link and Launch
Configuring Secure Remote Services

About this task
The Dell Secure Remote Support for Embedded NAS Installation and Upgrade Guide describes how to configure the following
methods to call home.
Logging into Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX)

Steps
1. Use the following URL to open Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) https://<control_station>
where <control_station> is the hostname or IP address of the Control Station.
2. If a security alert appears about the array’s security certificate, click Yes to continue.
If Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) is unable to validate the certificate, the software displays a certificate warning for that
array. You can choose to accept the certificate for this session only or always, or you can reject the certificate. If you reject
the certificate, you will not be able to log in to the array and the session ends. You will not be able to manage the array.
Browser certificate acceptance dialog boxes vary from browser to browser. Later in the installation, an SSL certificate is
created for the Control Station. This dialog box will not occur again.
3. In the login dialog box, type your username and password.
The default username and password is nasadmin. For security purposes, use unique credentials. You can change the
password in Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) (Settings > Security > User Management).
4. In the login dialog box, select Scope to specify the scope of the arrays to be managed. The following options are available:
● Global(default) indicates that all arrays in the storage domain and any remote domains can be managed. Global scope
also indicates that the specified username is interpreted as a global user and is checked against the storage domain global
user database
● Localindicates that only the targeted array can be managed. Local scope also indicates that the specified username is
interpreted as a local user and is checked against the targeted array’s local user database.
5. Click Login.
When your user credentials are successfully authenticated, you can use Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) to manage eNAS. Dell
EMC Unisphere (for VNX) uses these same credentials to log into each array in the domain.
If these credentials cannot be authenticated for a particular array, Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) adds the array to the
system list as “not logged in.” You can then log in by selecting the array and clicking Login on All Systems > System List
or All Systems > Domains or selecting Login from the right-click menu in the Select System dialog box.
Creating link-and-launch client registrations

The procedure below is performed from Unisphere for VMAX to create a Client ID and Password. The Client ID and Password
are used to provide persistent credentials from EMC Unisphere to Unisphere for VMAX.
Steps
1. Log into Unisphere for VMAX.
2. Select All Symmetrix
3. Select Home > Administration > Link and Launch to open the Link and Launch list view.
4. Click Create to open the Register Launch Client dialog box.
5. Type a unique Client ID. Client IDs can be up to 75 alphanumeric characters.
6. Type the Password associated with the client ID. Passwords can be up to 75 alphanumeric characters.

7. Retype the password to confirm it.

8. Click OK.
Enabling Link and Launch

About this task
Link and Launch is a feature that establishes session-based credentials that enable you to link to and launch Unisphere for
PowerMax windows within Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX).
Steps
1. Ensure that the Unisphere for PowerMax host is configured and accessible through Solutions Enabler. The /nas/
symcli/bin/symcfg list -applications command lists the Unisphere for PowerMax host (if configured and accessible).
2. Point the browser to the Unisphere for PowerMax host and log in as a administrative user.
3. Click Settings and select Management > Link and Launch.
4. Click Create to open the Register Launch Client dialog box.
5. Type a unique Client ID. Client IDs can be up to 75 alphanumeric characters.
6. Type a Password to associate with the client ID. Passwords can be up to 75 alphanumeric characters.
7. Retype the password to confirm it, and click OK.
8. Click Settings and select Users and Groups > Local Users .
9. Click Create to open the Create local user dialog box.
10. Type a unique username, description, and password.
11. Select the role as Admin and set Database storage analyzer to Read only and click Ok.
12. Point the browser to the Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) host (CS 0 IP address) and log in as root with Scope set to Local.
13. Navigate to Storage, and in the Configure Unisphere for PowerMax task list, click Register Unisphere for PowerMax.
14. In Configure Unisphere PowerMax Credentials specify the following information:
a. ID - Select the system ID.
b. Unisphere for PowerMax - Select the IP address of the Unisphere for PowerMax host.
c. Client ID - Type the ID that was previously created on the Unisphere for PowerMax host.
d. Client Password - Type the password that was previously created on the Unisphere for PowerMax host.
15. Click Ok.
16. Certification verification window appears, click Ok to save the certificate on client's computer.
When you have registered the Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) session on the Unisphere for PowerMax, you can click
the Properties, Dashboard, Alerts, Performance, or Provision Storage buttons to access the corresponding Unisphere for
PowerMax windows.
17. Click File Dashboard.

The error message The eNAS on Symmetrix has not been authenticatedThe eNAS on Symmetrix has not been
authenticated appears on the first time access to the File Dashboard.
a. Click Ok.
b. Click Open Authentication dialog.
c. Enter Credentials window appears, and type the eNAS credentials to authenticate .
NOTE: Log out of Unisphere for PowerMax windows by using the logout button otherwise, you must wait a minute
between launches from Dell EMC Unisphere (for VNX) and Unisphere for PowerMax windows. For registration, web
browser should be opened with administrator privileges as it is required to store the certificate to Java keystore.

The Setup Wizard for File

Before the eNAS enabled arrays can be used by client systems to store data, you must create file systems, shares, and exports.
Depending on the environment, you also might be required to create users and groups.
The Setup Wizard for File in EMC Unisphere leads you through the setup and configuration of the Data Movers, Network
Services, File Systems, and CIFS Share. At the end of each step in the wizard, you can review an overview and result of the
steps.
Click Setup Wizard for File. The Setup Wizard for File wizard appears.
The Setup Wizard for File prompts you with the following wizard steps:

● Begin Setup allows for the setup of the Control Station host name, Control Station DNS settings, Control Station NTP and
time zone, system licenses.
● Set Up Data Mover (skip this step. A default primary and secondary default configuration is provided by eNAS).
● Set Up DM Networks Services involves configuring the Domain Name System (DNS) settings and Network Information
Service (NIS) settings for the Data Movers.
● Set Up DM Network Interface requires the IP address, Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) value, and Virtual LAN
Identifier (VLAN ID) for the network interface. The device list is automatically populated with all the physical intetfaces
available to the Data Mover.
● Create a File System involves entering the file system name and the file system size. The storage pool which to allocate
storage for the file system are the pools which have been created in Unisphere for VMAX and assigned to eNAS. Only the
storage pools with available space appear in the able.
● Create a CIFS Share involves entering the share name and share properties.
● Overview/Results allows you to review the proposed changes and submit them to the system.
Prerequisites
Before launching the wizard, make sure you have the customer information in Setup worksheets on page 99. This information
was used when you ran the Verify VMAX Setup script.
You will need the following information to continue the setup:
● NTP servers
● DNS and NIS settings
● IP address, MTU, VLAN ID for the Data Mover network interfaces
● CIFS server host name and domain settings
Setup Wizard for File

Steps
1. Login into EMC Unisphere and navigate to the System view.
2. Under Wizards, click Setup Wizard for File
The Setup Wizard for File window appears. Follow the steps outlined in the Setup Wizard.
NOTE:
The following actions were completed when the Symplified Symmwin script was run:
● The Control Station Hostname should be pre-filled with the hostname that was provided during installation.
● The DNS Servers should be pre-allocated with the servers provided during installation.
● The Setup Data Movers step in the wizard does not need to be completed.
For more information, see Validating the installation on page 81.
Control Station Setup

To setup the control station properties, including selecting licenses, login as:
Username: root
Password: nasadmin
The Begin Setup wizard appears. The Control Station hostname should be pre-filled with the hostname that was provided
during the time of eNAS installation.

B
Working with Non-Connected Sites
Some customers do not provide remote connectivity. You can register non-connected sites for these customers.
Definitions
Connected The remote connection between Dell and the customer's Dell products.
Non-Connected When either one-way or two-way remote connectivity has been refused.
The Importance of Remote Connectivity

Two-way remote connectivity is a key component of our industry leading Customer Service experience. This is a service
included in all Enhanced and Premium warranties and maintenance agreements at no additional cost to the customer.
Two-way remote connectivity enables:
● Proactive identification of potential problems.
● Fast remote diagnosis and repair.
● Customized notifications and advice through the Dell Online Support site.
● Streamlined remote software upgrades.
Both planned and unplanned interruptions to information access can severely impact business operations. Therefore, having a
remote support option in place is critical to maximizing information availability, accelerating time to respond to problems, and
lowering costs. EMC uses remote support capabilities to deliver world-class customer service and proactive monitoring and
maintenance.
Security is a key to the remote capabilities and multiple security processes and technologies are deployed throughout our
remote support process. Our support options help customers maintain business continuity while also helping to address today's
stringent federal, industry audit, and regulatory requirements.
NOTE: Internal studies have shown that connected systems experience on average 5x faster resolution times, have 15%
higher levels of availability compared with products that have not be configured for connectivity, and is 3x as likely to
resolve issues at initial contact for connected products.
When available, the preferred method of connectivity is Secure Remote Services.
Risks and consequences of no remote connectivity

Without remote connectivity, customers will not have an opportunity to leverage the benefits associated with the 24x7 remote
monitoring and repair capabilities. In many situations, without bi-directional connectivity, Dell will also be unable to meet
published response times and service levels.
● There is an increased risk for a Data Unavailable/Data Loss (DU/DL) event resulting in production impact.
● No automatic failure notification.
● Outdated customer Regulator version.
● Outdated flex filters.
Impact/delay to Time to Resolution (TTR)
● Delay to the start of troubleshooting.
● Delay in contacting Global Technical Support.
● Delay in escalating issues to engineering support (if required).
● Delay causing customer to experience less than standard Service Level Objective (SLO) guidelines.
Reduced availability to technical support resources
114 Working with Non-Connected Sites

● Limited real time troubleshooting.

● Only local resources.
● Delay to resources getting on site.
● Delays in log collection and analysis.
● Increase to cost of service.
Field Service Procedure

If a customer has refused connectivity or is thinking about refusing connectivity, refer to the Connectivity Assessment
Process and Customer Connectivity Assessment Form for your specific region on the GCSDocs file repository (http://
gcsdocs.corp.emc.com) under the tab Docs & Forms.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings

Chapter 2: Position Bays..............................................................................................................14

Chapter 3: Connect AC Power..................................................................................................... 28

Chapter 4: Best Practices for AC Power Connections.................................................................. 32

Chapter 5: Connect External Cabling Between System Bays........................................................46

Rack cable management..................................................................................................................................................47

Chapter 6: Grounding Racks........................................................................................................ 70

Chapter 7: Complete the Installation........................................................................................... 73

Appendix A: Embedded NAS Installation Procedure..................................................................... 98

Begin Setup worksheet............................................................................................................................................ 100

Appendix B: Working with Non-Connected Sites.........................................................................114

Table 1. Typographical conventions used in this content

Italic Used for full titles of publications referenced in text

Where to get help

Table 3. Site requirements

Table 3. Site requirements (continued)

Hardware acclimation times

Table 4. Hardware acclimation times

68-72°F (20-22°C) 40-55% RH 40-55% RH

Cold Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) <30% RH

Cold Damp <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

<68°F (20°C) ≥30% RH

Hot Dry <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

>72°F (22°C) <30% RH

Hot Humid 30-45% <86°F (30°C) 4 hours

Table 5. PowerMax 8000 kits

1-3/8" level feet wrench, Titan/Mohawk leveling feet

Table 6. Additional required tools

Lithium-ion SPS modules

Figure 1. SPS locations

Installing the Li-Ion SPS battery

Figure 2. Installing the SPS battery

System bay layouts

Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000

Figure 3. Adjacent layouts, PowerMax 8000

Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000

Figure 4. Dispersed layout, PowerMax 8000

Table 7. Fabric dispersion kits for System Bay 2

106-887-034 Engine 5 Dispersion Kit 30m (Green)

Figure 5. System ID tag location

System Bay # Front view

Figure 6. System ID label locations

Figure 7. Placement with floor tiles, PowerMax 8000

System bay skins

Preparing bays for placement

Removing rear doors

Spring pin Spring pin

Figure 9. Removing the rear door

Removing and reinstalling side skins

Captive screw (4)

Figure 10. Remove (1) and install (2) side skins

Installing the top routing cover

Moving bays into position

Figure 11. Align power cables, subfloor routing

Figure 12. Align power cables, overhead routing

Figure 13. Install cable retainer bars