Requirements for completing the redundant ac-power switch connection chart

If you are using the optional redundant ac-power switch feature, you must fill out the redundant ac-power switch connection chart before this feature can be installed.

You can download the redundant ac-power switch connection chart from the following Web site:

www.ibm.com/storage/support/2145

To select the redundant ac-power switch connection chart, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Plan/upgrade tab.
  2. Under Sizing/Capacity, click SAN Volume Controller planning.
  3. Click your language to view the Planning Guide abstract.
  4. Under Related information, click SAN Volume Controller - Redundant AC Power Chart.

Determine if you want to use the redundant ac-power switch to power one or two nodes. If you plan to power two nodes, the nodes must be in different I/O groups. Therefore, a cluster with a single I/O group requires two redundant ac-power switch units.

You must plan the route of the input power cables for the redundant ac-power switch units. These cables are connected to the front edge of the redundant ac-power switch and must be routed to the power distribution unit for the rack. You might have to leave a free slot in the rack to allow the cables to run from front to back.

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