Prepare for installation
Verifying the product contents
The following items are included with the HPE StoreVirtual 3200 Storage product. Verify that all items are
included before beginning the installation.
• 2U rack rail kit for each enclosure
• Array enclosure
• Drive enclosures
(if included in the product configuration)
• Disk drives and drive blanks as ordered
• Power cables
Additional tools and resources required
Make sure that the following items are available before beginning the installation.
• Any necessary system connect cabling that you purchased separately (Ethernet, iSCSI, Fibre
Channel)
NOTE:
10GBase-T lights out management connectivity requires Category 6 Ethernet cabling and
infrastructure. The patch cables have male RJ45 plugs on both ends. All of the cables, jacks,
connectors, and patch panels must be rated for Category 6 Ethernet. Category 6 and Category
6A patch cables have different maximum lengths.
• T-25 Torx or flat-head screwdriver
• Access to a workstation on the network
• Access to the Internet
• Necessary licensing
Preliminary tasks
All preliminary tasks should be performed before beginning the installation.
Procedure
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Determining who will install and configure the storage system
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Confirming support for your hardware and software
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Signing up to automatically receive advisories, notices, and other messages
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Prepare for installation
