Dell EMC PowerScale F900, Installation Manual

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Figures..........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1: F900 nodes...................................................................................................................5
About F900 nodes...............................................................................................................................................................5
Drive types............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Unpack and verify components....................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: F900 node installation..................................................................................................6
Before you begin..................................................................................................................................................................6
Rail kit components for 2U systems............................................................................................................................... 6
Install the rails.......................................................................................................................................................................7
Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet......................................................................................................................8
Install the system in the cabinet...................................................................................................................................... 8
Install the front bezel........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Connect and route cords and cables............................................................................................................................. 11
Node ports..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Dell Switch configuration........................................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: F900 node configuration.............................................................................................13
Configure the node............................................................................................................................................................13
Federal installations..................................................................................................................................................... 13
SmartLock compliance mode.................................................................................................................................... 13
Connect to the node using a serial cable............................................................................................................... 13
Run the configuration wizard.................................................................................................................................... 14
Updating node firmware............................................................................................................................................. 16
Licensing and remote support...................................................................................................................................16
Front panel LCD display....................................................................................................................................................16
Configure the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller .......................................................................................19
Update the install database............................................................................................................................................. 19
Getting help........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
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