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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation
This chapter describes how to install your Facilis HUB shared storage system and
additional hardware peripherals.
Before You Begin
The location of the unit should be cool, clean and vibration-free. Make sure you have
all the components that shipped with the system available at the time of installation.
If you are missing any of the components listed below, do not attempt installation
until contacting Facilis Technology customer service at +1 978-562-7022.
After unpacking the server kit, check the contents of the kit against the following list
to be sure you have received all the components. The kit contains:
One Facilis HUB Shared Storage Server enclosure or chassis
One or two power cords
USB stick containing the HUB Shared Storage Server Software and
Documentation
Numerically labeled drives in carriers (boxed separately)
One drive labeled “Spare”
A rack-mount kit
An enclosure front cover or bezel
Any separately purchased connectivity or networking hardware.
Rack Mounting the Server
The base configuration of the Facilis HUB Shared Storage system includes rack
rails for mounting the server in a standard 19” rack containing rear rails. If you
are installing the Facilis HUB Shared Storage enclosure in a rack (recommended),
follow the instructions supplied in the rail kit to install the rack-mount rails. Be
sure that:
The rails attach as far forward on the enclosure as possible.
The rails do not interfere with the power strips, power cords, or other cables
at the rear of the rack.
The rails allow the unit to slide completely into the rack.
Power supply vents and other airflow are not restricted when installing the
unit in a rack.
A reliable grounding path is maintained within the rack system. This unit must
be connected to earthen ground.
Mounting the Facilis HUB server on rack-mount rails is a two-person
job! The enclosure is heavy, and both sides need to be in alignment to
fit properly. The server should be rack mounted without drives
installed. If you try to mount the enclosure alone, or with drives
installed, you may damage the server or injure yourself.
Installing the rail kits are covered in more detail in Chapter 5 – assembling the Rack
Kits.