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Maintaining the storage system

Ongoing proper maintenance of the storage system maintains the reliability of the storage system and its constant availability to all hosts connected to it.

For more complex maintenance activities, contact customer support.

Storing the storage system

If the storage system does not receive power for more than six months, the battery can become discharged and possibly damaged. To avoid this situation, charge the battery for more than three hours at least once every six months.

Note Do not store the equipment in an environment with temperatures of 104ºF (40ºC) or higher because battery life will be shortened.

Powering off the storage system

  1. Press the main switch for three seconds until the POWER LED blinks.

  2. Verify the POWER LED on the front of the storage system changes from green to amber.

    Wait 25 minutes to 4 hours for the POWER LED to turn amber, depending on the system configuration (check after 33 minutes).
  3. To stop the power supply, remove the power cables from the power supply units on the controller chassis and drive box.

    If the storage system is connected to a PDU, you can stop the power supply by turning off the PDU breaker.
    NoteIf the storage system does not receive power for more than six months, the battery can become discharged and possibly damaged. To avoid this situation, charge the battery for more than three hours at least once every six months.