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Chapter 2
Hardware Components
All rack-mountable SnapServers and expansion arrays come with the cables and
hardware required to install them into a rack and connect them to the network or
other SnapServer storage products. Customers supply the rack, Ethernet switches,
UPS devices, and any backup devices such as a tape library.
The performance and functionality of the SnapServer can be enhanced through the
installation of additional hardware components. A SCSI card can be installed in the
SnapServer 410, 510, 620, and N2000 for attaching tape backup devices. Additional
RAM can also be installed to the SnapServer 510, 520, 550, 620, 650, and N2000. Your
SnapServer 520, 550, 620, 650. and N2000 capacities can be increased through the
attachment of one or more expansion arrays (SAS cards need to be installed in the 520
and 620 to allow for expansion). If your SnapServer N2000, SnapDisk E2000, or Snap
Expansion S50 came with less than the maximum number of drives, it can be
upgraded to increase available capacity. The number of Ethernet ports on the
SnapServer 520, 550, 620, and 650 can be increased to four with the installation of the
Ethernet PCI adapter. The SnapServer N2000 can increase the number of Ethernet
ports to six.
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Use only internal hardware components qualified by Overland Storage
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Overland Storage strongly recommends that you use only qualified components
from authorized Overland Storage resellers.
Qualified
means that Overland
Storage technicians have tested and verified that the component operates properly
with the SnapServer and other network components. Failure to use qualified
components may seriously impact data availability, could potentially lead to data
loss and corruption, and will void your warranty.
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Standardize on a single vendor for external hardware components
– Not
only will standardization on a single vendor minimize the chance of unforeseen
interoperability failures, it will also simplify troubleshooting procedures.
Notes:
• For a complete list of qualified components, including replacement parts and
installation instructions, go to
and navigate to your
server model
• To find an authorized reseller in your area, go to
and
click the
How to Buy
tab.
