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Keyboard/Mouse
A keyboard and mouse (not supplied) should be installed prior to powering on the
TerraBlock Server. If possible, use a USB keyboard and mouse, as these will remain
enabled after boot and can also be connected after the server is on.
1.
Locate an available keyboard and mouse.
2.
Locate the proper USB or PS2 ports using the symbols on the rear of the unit.
3.
Plug the connectors into the proper ports securely.
Monitor
A monitor (not supplied) is required for initial setup and software updates, and is
recommended for daily usage or in the event of troubleshooting. To install a monitor:
1.
Locate the VGA port on the rear of the unit. The VGA port is a blue female 15-
pin DIN connector.
2.
Plug the monitor into the VGA port.
3.
Supply power to the monitor and turn it on.
Power Cords
Connect the power cords (supplied) into the AC ports on the rear of the enclosure.
Do not start the unit until all power cords are connected.
Client Hardware Installation
Client hardware will depend on your TerraBlock Server configuration. Configurations
may consist of all Fibre Channel, all Ethernet, or a combination of both.
All Fibre Channel based configurations require hardware installation in your Mac,
Windows or Linux client. ATTO Technology is the supported Fibre Channel HBA to be
used with your TerraBlock Server. Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installing hardware in your client workstation (Mac Pro, HP Workstation, etc.). It is
recommended to use the fastest PCIe slot available. ATTO ThunderLink devices are
also supported for Mac specific workstations that do not have an available PCIe slot
and are Thunderbolt capable (MacBook Pro, iMac). After the hardware is installed,
power on the client and install the proper drivers and firmware (see the TerraBlock
Release Notes for supported driver and firmware versions and more in depth ATTO
Fibre Channel HBA configuration).
The ATTO Configuration Tool must be installed on each client workstation to
verify and adjust the HBA settings.
Ethernet client configurations may or may not require hardware installation. The 1G
Ethernet onboard adapters can be used with any Mac, Windows or Linux client for
connectivity to the TerraBlock Server. 10G Ethernet configuration will require
hardware be installed in your client. Myricom and ATTO 10G HBA’s are supported.
Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing hardware in your client
workstation (Mac Pro, HP Workstation, etc.). It is recommended to use the fastest
PCIe slot available. ATTO ThunderLink devices are also supported for Mac specific
workstations that do not have an available PCIe slot and are Thunderbolt capable
(MacBook Pro, iMac). After the hardware is installed, power on the client and install
the proper drivers and firmware (see the TerraBlock Release Notes for supported
driver and firmware versions).
