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3. If applicable, reconnect the power cables to each associated expansion enclosure in an ascending order, such as the
following:
● Expansion enclosure 0
● Expansion enclosure 1
● Expansion enclosure 2
The power status LEDs on each expansion enclosure turns on when the power cable is connected.
4. Reconnect the power cables to node A first, and then node B.
The Node Power LEDs on both nodes turn on when the power cable is connected.
Power on a PowerStore X model appliance
Prerequisites
Obtain the following information:
● Address of the VMware vCenter server associated with the appliance
● Associated vCenter server account credentials
● Service tags of the appliance and, if applicable, the associated expansion enclosures
● Management IP address of the cluster and the service account credentials
About this task
Use the following procedure to power on a PowerStore X model appliance:
Steps
1. If nodes were removed, reseat the nodes back into the base enclosure chassis.
2. If applicable, ensure that expansion enclosures are also reseated into the cabinet.
3. If applicable, reconnect the power cables to each associated expansion enclosure in an ascending order, such as the
following:
● Expansion enclosure 0
● Expansion enclosure 1
● Expansion enclosure 2
The power status LEDs on each expansion enclosure turns on when the power cable is connected.
4. Reconnect the power cables to node A first, and then node B.
The Node Power LEDs on both nodes turn on when a power cable is connected to either node. ESXi hosts for both the
nodes power on in Maintenance Mode.
5. Log in to the associated vCenter server, and exit the ESXi host for the node A from Maintenance Mode.
Wait for the task to complete.
6. In vCenter server, right-click the controller VM for node A, and power it on.
NOTE: The PowerStore controller VM can take around 10-15 minutes to power on.
7. In a web browser, try accessing PowerStore Manager for the cluster, and wait for the login prompt to appear.
8. Exit the ESXi host for the node B from Maintenance Mode.
Wait for the task to complete. Controller VM for node B automatically gets restarted.
9. Power on user VMs on the ESXi hosts for both nodes.
10. Verify that the PowerStore X model cluster is operating normally in both vCenter server and PowerStore Manager.
Powering off procedures for PowerStore cluster
This section includes the following procedures:
● Power off a PowerStore T model cluster on page 16
● Power off a PowerStore X model cluster on page 16
Power control procedures
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