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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation
This chapter describes how to install your TerraBlock 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 TerraBlock kit, check the contents of the kit against the following
list to be sure you have received all the components. The kit contains:
One TerraBlock Server enclosure or chassis
One or three power cords
USB stick containing the TerraBlock Software and Documentation
8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40, or 56 numerically labeled SATA drives in carriers
(boxed separately)
One SATA drive labeled “Spare”
A rack-mount kit
An enclosure front cover or bezel (located on chassis)
QLOGIC 8Gbit or ATTO 16Gbit Fibre Channel switch (optional)
QLOGIC or ATTO switch rack mount kit or rack hardware (optional)
Edge-Core (formerly LG-Ericsson/SMC) 24 or 48 port managed 1Gbit, HP
ProCurve 1Gbit/10Gbit, or NetGear RJ45 10Gbit Ethernet Switch (optional)
ATTO 8Gbit, 16Gbit or 32Gbit Fibre Channel client cards (optional)
Myricom or ATTO 10GBit Ethernet client cards (optional)
Rack Mounting the 24D/24EX Enclosure
The base configuration of the TerraBlock system includes rack rails for mounting
the server in a standard 19” rack containing rear rails. If you are installing the
TerraBlock 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 TerraBlock 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 TerraBlock enclosure 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.
