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Setting Up InterRAID-8e Deskside
This chapter describes setting up the deskside (standalone) InterRAID-8e cabinet. If setting
up a rack-mount InterRAID-8e cabinet, see Chapter 3. When setting up the deskside
cabinet, you will perform the following tasks:
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Unpack the equipment.
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Install the MegaRAID controller (if not pre-installed in the system base unit).
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Set up the cabinet.
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Connect the cables.
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Install and label the RAID disk drives.
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Power on and configure the system.
Carefully unpack the equipment. The shipping carton contains the following items:
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MegaRAID controller board (if included)
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InterRAID-8e cabinet (dual-bus only)
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Disk drive boxes containing up to four drives
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Diskettes containing configuration and utility software
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Accessories box
The accessories box contains the following items:
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InterRAID-8e cabinet power cord
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Two RAID SCSI cables
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Key for disk array cabinet
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Disk drive labels
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Drive Labeling instruction sheet
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Power Supply Cord Selection instruction sheet
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Antistatic Handling instruction sheet
Retain all packaging materials. Equipment returned for repair must be in the original
packaging to obtain warranty service, if provided under your contract agreement.
NOTE
If any of the listed parts are missing or damaged, call the Customer Response Center at
1-800-633-7248.
