IBM TotalStorage FAStT700, User Manual

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About this book
This book provides an overview of the IBM
®
TotalStorage
™
FAStT700 Fibre Channel
Storage Server and contains information about routine operations and replacement
procedures for all customer replaceable units (CRUs). This user’s guide is intended
for system operators and service technicians who have extensive knowledge of
Fibre Channel, network technology, computer-system operation, maintenance, and
repair. Use this guide to:
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Become familiar with the components of the IBM FAStT700 Fibre Channel
Storage Server
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Learn how to operate the IBM FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server
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Learn how to replace failed components in the IBM FAStT700 Fibre Channel
Storage Server
Before using this book, install the hardware and software. For more information,
refer to the
IBM TotalStorage FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage Server Installation
Guide and the IBM FAStT Storage Manager installation guide appropriate for your
operating system. For a list of publications, see “Related publications” on page xvi.
How this book is organized
“Chapter 1. Introduction” on page 1 introduces the IBM FAStT700 Fibre Channel
Storage Server and its primary components.
“Chapter 2. Operating the FAStT700 Storage Server” on page 15 describes the
tasks required to operate the FAStT700 Storage Server.
“Chapter 3. Replacing FAStT700 Storage Server components” on page 35 describes
how to service and replace components of the FAStT700 Storage Server.
“Appendix A. Getting information, help, and service” on page 59 describes how to
obtain help, service, and information about IBM products.
“Appendix B. Warranty information” on page 63 provides warranty statements.
“Appendix C. Notices” on page 73 provides product notices.
Notices and statements in this book
The caution and danger statements used in this book also appear in the multilingual
Safety Information book provided with your IBM FAStT700 Fibre Channel Storage
Server. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the
corresponding statements in the safety book.
The following types of notices and statements are used in this book:
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Note: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
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Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenient or problem situations.
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Attention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001
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