IBM System Storage DS3300, Installation, User'S, And Maintenance Manual

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Rack power jumper cords that come with the DS3300
v Rack-mounting hardware that comes with the DS3300
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SAS cables (1-meter or 3-meter)
Preparing the site
This section lists the floor space requirements and weight information for the
DS3300. For information about interface cables and connections, see Chapter 3,
“Cabling the storage subsystem,” on page 23.
The floor area at the installation site must provide the following conditions:
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Sufficient space to install the DS3300
v Enough stability to support the weight of the fully configured DS3300 and
associated systems (A fully configured DS3300 weighs 30 kg [66 lb].)
Make sure that all requirements, such as floor space, air conditioning, and electrical
service, have been met. Other site preparation activities include the following tasks:
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Make sure that there is enough room to move around the rack cabinet and install
the modules.
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Install uninterruptible-power-supply devices.
v If applicable, install host servers with host bus adapters (HBAs), switches, or
other devices.
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Route cables from the hosts or switches to the installation area.
v Route main power cords to the installation area.
Continue with “Installing the DS3300 in a rack cabinet.”
Installing the DS3300 in a rack cabinet
To install the DS3300 in a rack cabinet, follow the instructions in the Rack
Installation Instructions document that comes with the DS3300. Then, continue with
Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage subsystem,” on page 23.
Chapter 2. Installing the storage subsystem
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