Chapter 2 Install the Hardware
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Storage Center SC8000 Controller Deployment Guide
Connectivity
:
The
rack
must
be
wired
for
connectivity
to
the
management
network
and
any
networks
that
carry
front
‐
end
IO
from
the
Storage
Center
to
servers.
Gather Required Materials
Make
sure
that
you
have
the
following
items
before
you
begin
the
installation.
Safety Precautions
To
avoid
injury
and
damage
to
the
equipment,
always
follow
these
safety
precautions.
If
equipment
described
in
the
document
is
used
in
a
manner
not
specified
by
Dell
Compellent,
the
protection
provided
by
the
equipment
may
be
impaired.
For
your
safety
and
protection,
observe
the
following
rules:
Electrical Safety Precautions
Always
follow
electrical
safety
precautions
to
avoid
injury
and
damage
to
the
equipment.
Provide
a
suitable
power
source
with
electrical
overload
protection.
All
components
in
the
Storage
Center
must
be
grounded
before
applying
power.
Make
sure
that
there
is
a
safe
electrical
earth
connection
to
power
supply
cords.
Check
the
grounding
before
applying
power.
The
plugs
on
the
power
supply
cords
are
used
as
the
main
disconnect
device.
Make
sure
that
the
socket
outlets
are
located
near
the
equipment
and
are
easily
accessible.
Know
the
locations
of
the
equipment
power
switches
and
the
room
ʹ
s
emergency
power
‐
off
switch,
disconnection
switch,
or
electrical
outlet.
Required Item
Description
Storage
Center
license
file
Makes
settings
available
depending
on
what
features
were
purchased.
RS
‐
232
serial
cable
and
PC
or
laptop
Used
to
run
commands
and
view
console
messages
during
controller
configuration.
Computer
connected
to
the
same
network
as
the
Storage
Center
Used
to
connect
to
the
Storage
Center
System
Manager
(through
a
web
browser)
to
complete
the
Storage
Center
configuration.
Hardware
Serial
Number
(HSN)
and
System
Serial
Number
(SSN)
Used
to
configure
the
controller(s).
Storage
Architect
or
Business
Partner
supplied
pre
‐
installation
document(s)
(Optional)
Provide
site
‐
specific
settings
used
during
deployment:
• List
of
hardware
needed
to
support
storage
requirements
• Optional
connectivity
diagrams
to
illustrate
cabling
between
the
controllers,
enclosures,
switches,
and
servers
• Optional
network
information,
such
as
IP
addresses,
subnet
masks,
gateways
Storage
Center
Maintenance
CD
(Optional)
Used
to
update
the
Storage
Center
OS
when
internet
access
is
not
available.
Note:
See
the
safety
and
regulatory
information
that
shipped
with
each
Storage
Center
component.
Warranty
information
may
be
included
within
this
document
or
as
a
separate
document.
