PowerStore Quick Start Guide

Before you begin

□ Plan for installation: Read the □ Configure the network: Read the
PowerStore Planning Guide at PowerStore Networking Guide for
dell.com/powerstoredocs. Initial Deployment.
dell.com/powerstoredocs.
□ Create a support account at
dell.com/support. □ Record network addresses: Work
This account is used later in the with a network administrator to
configuration process to activate complete the Management Network
software licenses and configure and Initial Configuration Worksheets
Dell Support Connectivity. that are provided in the PowerStore
Networking Guide for Initial
□ Install hardware: If installing
Deployment.
PowerStore with expansion
dell.com/powerstoredocs
enclosures, read the Installation
and Service Guide for □ Discover the System: Read the
PowerStore 1000, 1200, 3000, PowerStore Networking Guide for
3200, 5000, 5200, 7000, 9000, Initial Deployment.
and 9200 or the Installation and dell.com/powerstoredocs.
Service Guide for PowerStore
500T dell.com/powerstoredocs.

□ Get lift assistance: Obtain the help of a second person to install the enclosure into the rack or use a
mechanical lift.
Note: If the appliance arrived pre-racked, begin installation at Step 5 of this guide.

Installation workflow

Record
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 1. Unpack the PowerStore appliance
Verify the following are in the system package:
Base enclosure:
 2U base enclosure (1)  Network cables (4)
 Rails (2)  Electrostatic discharge clip (1)
 Power cables (6, only 2 required per enclosure)1  Bezel, with key (1)
1
Only 4 included for PowerStore 500T

Decide where to install the base enclosure

- For serviceability:
o It is required to leave 36 inches of clearance in front of and behind the cabinet in which PowerStore will be installed.
o Install the base enclosure in the lowest possible space, leaving 2U of space open at the bottom of the cabinet.
- If installing an expansion enclosure, install the expansion enclosure in the next available 2U space, directly above the base
enclosure or the last expansion enclosure in the system.
- Leave 4U at the top of the rack for network switches.

2. Install the rails into your cabinet

When installing the rails, ensure that the rail pins are lined up correctly:
• For the front end of the rail, the bottom pin of the rail goes through the middle hole of the lower U, and the top pin goes through
the top hole of the upper U.
• For the rear end of the rail, the bottom pin of the rail goes through the bottom hole of the lower U, and the top pin goes through
the top hole of the upper U.
1. Position the rail so the label FRONT is at the front of the rack and facing towards the inside of the rack, while orienting the
rear of the rail to align level with the holes on the rear of the rack.
2. From the rear of the rack, pull the rail straight back until the latch is locked.
3. To install the front-end piece of the rail, press the blue latch release button until the latch rotates open.
Note: The pins on the back of the rails are in different locations than the front of the rails.
4. Pull the rail forward until the pins slide into the holes on the front of the rack, then release the latch to secure the rail in
place.

5. Repeat for the other rail.

Note: Racks are shown with square holes. The installation instructions are the same for racks with round holes. For
racks with threaded holes, remove the guide pin on the rails before installation.

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 3. Install the base enclosure onto the rails

The base enclosure is heavy and should be installed into or removed from a rack by two people. To avoid personal injury
and damage to the equipment, do not attempt to lift and install the base enclosure into a rack without a mechanical lift
or help from another person.
1. From the front of the rack, slide the base enclosure onto the rails.
Ensure that the base enclosure is flush with the front of the rack, fully seated in the cabinet, and does not easily slide out.

2. (Optional) If securing the system for shipment in the cabinet or for other unstable environments:
Locate the captive screw under each latch and tighten to the front of the cabinet using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

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 4. Record the Dell Service Tag
Locate and record the number from the black Dell Service Tag on the front of the base enclosure.

Dell Service Tag

5. Install optional expansion enclosures

If not installing an expansion enclosure, continue to step 7.
If installing an expansion enclosure, determine which type of expansion enclosure is being installed.
25 Drive 2.5 Inch SAS (ESS25) Expansion Enclosure
For each additional expansion enclosure, repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the rails and expansion enclosure onto the rails.
24 Drive 2.5-Inch NVMe (ENS24) Expansion Enclosure
See the Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 500T or the Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 1000, 1200,
3000, 3200,5000, 5200, 7000, 9000, and 9200 at dell.com/powerstoredocs to install the expansion enclosure into the cabinet.

6. Connect the expansion enclosure to the base enclosure

See the Label Sheets included with the expansion enclosure for cabling details.

7. Cable the management interface on both nodes to a

management switch or network.
For details about configuring the management switch, see the PowerStore T and Q Networking Guide for Initial Deployment,
which is available at: dell.com/powerstoredocs.

Note: Two additional network cables are required to complete this step.

Check with the network administrator to determine which switch ports to use.

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 Note: After initial deployment, PowerStore is configured for Fibre Channel connectivity. To configure more
storage services after initial deployment, see the PowerStore T and Q Networking Guide for Storage
Services, which is available at: dell.com/powerstoredocs.

8. Power up
a. Expansion enclosure
If installing PowerStore with an expansion enclosure, the order in which the enclosures are powered up may differ. For
power up details, see the Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 500T or the Installation and Service Guide for
PowerStore 1000, 1200, 3000, 3200,5000, 5200, 7000, 9000, and 9200 at dell.com/powerstoredocs.

b. Base enclosure
1. Plug each power cable into the base enclosure power supply unit.
2. Close the retention bail over the base of the power cable.
3. Connect the other end of each power cable to PDU A and PDU B.
After the power cables are connected, the base enclosure automatically starts up.

9. Attach the bezel

1. Align the bezel with the expansion enclosure.
2. Gently push the bezel into place on the cabinet until it latches.
3. Lock the bezel with the provided key.

a. Base enclosure

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 b. Expansion enclosure
If installing PowerStore with an expansion enclosure, see the Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 500T or
the Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 1000, 1200, 3000, 3200,5000, 5200, 7000, 9000, and 9200 at
dell.com/powerstoredocs for instructions.

10. Discover your system

Next, discover the installed base enclosure, and create a cluster.
Note: This procedure only applies if physically present in the data center. If the base enclosure is not physically accessible,
See the PowerStore Networking Guide for Initial Deployment for more information about discovering PowerStore remotely.

Before you begin:

• Ensure that the workstation’s network adapter is configured as follows:
o Connected directly to the PowerStore service port on Node B
o Configured with a static IP address on the service LAN network (128.221.1.0/24) with no gateway address
defined (128.221.1.249; 255.255.255.0; no gateway)
o Able to ping the IP address of Node B’s service LAN port (128.221.1.251)
• Have the network resources that were recorded in the Initial Configuration Worksheet that is found in the
Networking Guide for Initial Configuration. The recorded resources are entered into the PowerStore Initial
Configuration Wizard, which automatically launches after successful discovery.

1. Connect the workstation or laptop to the service port on Node B of the base enclosure.

2. In a web browser, go to https://128.221.1.251.

3. Log in to PowerStore Manager and begin the initial configuration process using the following default credentials:
Username: admin
Default password: Password123#
Note: You must change this default password during initial configuration.

4. Use the resources recorded in the Initial Configuration Worksheet to run through the Initial Configuration Wizard.
5. Optionally, disconnect the workstation or laptop from the service port after the initial configuration process is complete.

What is next?
After completing the Initial Configuration Wizard, see the Setting up PowerStore Manager guide to configure your support
settings and learn how to use the primary features of your system.
After initial deployment, PowerStore is configured for Fibre Channel connectivity. To configure more storage services after
initial deployment, see the PowerStore T and Q Networking Guide for Storage Services, which is available at:
dell.com/powerstoredocs.

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