IBM Storwize V3500, Quick Installation Manual

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Chapter 1. Before you begin the installation
Before you can begin installing your system, you must unpack and verify your
order and make other preparations.
The Quick Installation Guide contains a set of instructions to help you unpack and
install your system. The guide is divided into three chapters.
1. The steps in Chapter 1, “Before you begin the installation” (the chapter you are
now reading) involve verifying your order, becoming familiar with the
hardware component terminology, and ensuring that you have met the
environmental requirements.
2.
The steps in Chapter 2, “Installing the hardware,” on page 9 involve installing
the hardware and attaching the data cables and power cords.
3. Chapter 3, “Configuring the system,” on page 31 helps you create your
configuration file and access the management GUI. The management GUI
guides you through the initial configuration process.
Important information:
v This guide presumes that you have read the planning information regarding
your physical environment that is available from the IBM Knowledge Center for
Storwize V3500.
v Ensure that any cables that you are supplying are available for installation.
Be familiar with the following information
v See “Caution notices for the Storwize V3500” on page x and “Danger notices for
Storwize V3500” on page xii for a summary of the situations that can be
potentially hazardous to you. Before installing, read and understand the
following caution and danger statements.
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