Operating instructions

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E. Powering-On the Array
E. Powering-On the Array
1. Press in the power/standby switch
with the retracted tip of a pen or
pencil to power-on the array (see
Fig. 42). Allow 2 minutes for the
disk drives and controllers to
complete their self-tests.
NOTE: Disk drives are not visible on
the bus until they have completed
their self-tests.
2. Verify that the system activity LED
is ON and the disk drive activity
LEDs are ON (both green).
Fig. 42. Powering-on the array
NOTE: If a terminal emulator or RS-
232 terminal is connected to the RS-
232 port on either controller, the
virtual front panel will display the
initialization sequence during
power-on.
CAUTION! If any amber LEDs are
ON, or if you hear a series of beeps,
refer to the VA 7100 User’s Guide, part
no. A6183-90900, to begin trouble-
shooting steps.
System Activity LED (Green)
Disk Fault LED (Amber)
Disk Activity LED (Green)
System Fault LED (Amber)