Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide

Preparing the site and host server

Before beginning the enclosure installation, verify that the site where you plan to install your storage system has the following:

• Each redundant power supply module requires power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). 2U enclosures use standard AC power and the 5U84 enclosure requires high-line (high-voltage) AC power.
• A host computer configured with the appropriate software, BIOS, and drives. Contact your supplier for the correct software configurations.

Before installing the enclosure, verify the existence of the following:

• Depending upon the controller module: SAS, Fibre Channel (FC), or iSCSI HBA and appropriate switches (if used)
• Qualified cable options for host connection
• One power cord per PCM or PSU
• Rail kit (for rack installation)

Contact your supplier for a list of qualified accessories for use with the enclosure. The accessories box contains the power cords and other accessories.