IBM TotalStorage FAStT600, Installation And User Manual

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About this document
This document provides instructions on how to install the IBM
®
TotalStorage
™
FAStT600 Storage Server.
Who should read this document
This document is intended for system operators and service technicians who have
extensive knowledge of Fibre Channel and network technology.
How this document is organized
Chapter 1, “Introduction”, on page 1 describes the storage server. This chapter
includes an overview of the storage server features and components.
Chapter 2, “Installing and configuring the storage server”, on page 11 contains
information about installing the storage subsystem configuration and gives Fibre
Channel loop configuration examples.
Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage server”, on page 27 contains information about
cabling the storage server to other devices.
Chapter 4, “Operating the storage server”, on page 37 describes the tasks that are
required to operate the storage server, including the proper sequences for powering
the storage subsystem on and off.
Chapter 5, “Installing and replacing components”, on page 49 contains step-by-step
instructions for installing and removing the storage server components.
Chapter 6, “Solving problems”, on page 73 contains storage server problem
symptoms and possible solutions.
“Records”, on page 77 provides a form on which you can record and update
important information about the storage server, including serial number and device
records. When you add components to the storage server, be sure to update the
information in this appendix.
FAStT installation process overview
The following flow chart gives an overview of the FAStT hardware and the FAStT
Storage Manager software installation process. Lined arrows in the flow chart
indicate consecutive steps in the hardware and software installation process.
Labeled arrows indicate which current documents provide detailed information about
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