Powering off U144/ME4 storage arrays and servers

Products

• Security Analytics

Issue/Introduction

The storage arrays may need to be powered off for debugging or for moving.  This is started from the Security Analytics and the storage array GUIs followed by the power switches on the physical hardware power supplies.

Resolution

This is the proper procedure for powering off the servers for moving or for some parts replacements.

POWER OFF

1. Power off the server from the Security Analytics GUI in Settings -> System -> Settings -> Shutdown Appliance
2. In the System panel in the banner, click Restart System
3. Select the Shut Down operation, which automatically selects the controller type Storage
4. Select the controller module to shut down:Select Both
5. Click OK
6. To power off the storage arrays from the storage GUI.  See Storage Array Power Down for more information

POWER ON

1. Press the power button on the back of the storage array. 
2. Wait 60 seconds       
3. Power on the server at the switches of the server

        The system should be up in 5-10 minutes and fully operational