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SnapServer GuardianOS 6.5 Setup Guide
SnapServer Hardware Checklists
SnapServer N2000 Hardware Checklist
The following checklist shows the required and optional hardware to install a
SnapServer N2000, and indicates whether a component comes with the server or
must be supplied by the customer.
Component
Description
Network and
Power
;
Ethernet Cables (2 per enclosure)
Required to connect the Ethernet ports to the network.
;
Power Cables (6 per enclosure)
Required to plug into the mains (2 US, 2 UK, 2 EU).
Ethernet Switches
Use switches that support GbE.
Ethernet PCI Adapter (optional)
Expand the number of Ethernet ports up to six by installing a quad-Gigabit
Ethernet PCI adapter or one or two dual-Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapters.
APC-Brand UPS Devices (optional)
SnapServers are designed to work with a USB-based or network-based APC-brand
UPS. Visit the
for a listing of optimal APC models.
Rack
;
Slide Rail Assemblies (2 per enclosure)
Two (2) slide rails and screws for attaching the server to a rack.
32 inch/36 inch, Four-post Rack
You must use a 32-inch (or greater) four-post rack to mount this server.
Backup
;
Parallel SCSI Card
Required to connect a SCSI tape device locally to the N2000.
;
Additional SAS Controller
Required to connect a SAS tape device locally to the N2000 if the existing SAS
controller is in use by E2000 expansion units.
SCSI, SAS, or USB 2.0 Cable
• To attach a tape device via a SCSI connection to the SnapServer, you need a
68-pin Ultra160-LVD cable.
• To attach a tape device via a SAS, you need a 4-lane SAS cable with an external
Mini-SAS connector to connect to the N2000 SAS controller.
• To attach a tape device via a USB connection, you need a USB 2.0 cable.
Note:
For a list of compatible backup solutions, see “SnapServer Backup
Solutions Feature Comparison Chart” on page 3.
Tape Backup Devices
For a list of compatible tape drives/libraries, see the appropriate backup software
vendor's supported tape device list on their website.
Expansion
;
SAS Card
Required to connect to a SnapServer EXP E2000 expansion array.
