Dot Hill Systems SANnet II 200, Installation, Operation And Service Manual

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Preface ix
Preface
This manual gives step-by-step procedures for installing and initially configuring the
SANnet II SCSI array.
Caution –
Read the SANnet II Family Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance Manual
before beginning any procedure in this guide.
Tip –
This guide is written for experienced system administrators who are familiar
with Dot Hill hardware and software products.
How This Book Is Organized
This book covers the following topics:
Chapter 1 provides an overview of RAID features.
Chapter 2 covers the site planning and basic safety requirements.
Chapter 3 provides general procedures for unpacking and inspecting the array.
Chapter 4 provides procedures for cabling and for connecting to power and to the
network.
Chapter 5 describes the front-panel and back-panel LEDs.
Chapter 6 describes maintenance procedures.
Chapter 7 describes troubleshooting procedures.
Appendix A provides SANnet II 200 SCSI array specifications.
Appendix B shows how to cable JBODs to one or more host servers.
Appendix C provides information about failed component alarm codes.
Appendix D provides pinout identification for each connector.