Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to install the
subsystem into the rack, and how to install hard drives, drive trays
and optional BBU into the subsystem. Installation into a rack or
cabinet should occur before the hard drives or drive trays can be
installed into the subsystem. Please confirm that you received all of
the components listed on a printed copy of
Unpacking List
that
came with the subsystem before proceeding with the installation
process.
2.2 Installation
Prerequisites
1.
Static-free installation environment:
The EonStor S12E
subsystems must be installed in a static-free environment to
minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
(See
Section 2.3.2
)
2.
Component check:
Before installing the subsystem, check to
see that you have received all the required components. (See
Section 0
) If any items appear damaged or are missing, please
contact your vendor.
3.
Hard drives:
Up to twelve (12) SAS or SATA-II hard drives
should be separately purchased and available prior to installing
the subsystem. (See
Section 2.7
)
4.
Cabling:
The S12E models come with the following cables;
․
One (1) audio-jack-to-DB9 cable to facilitate the connection
of the
COM1
serial port to a management computer for
management over a terminal emulation program.
․
Two (2)
power cords
for connections to the power sources.
Type is determined by the shipped-to area.
Other cables are user-supplied:
