Installing the System Hardware
3.
Installing the System Hardware
This chapter will show you the detailed procedure of the XCubeSAN series hardware
installation and initial configuration.
3.1.
Installation Checklist
To ensure a successful system installation and initial configuration, you can follow the
procedures in the checklist below by order.
Table 3-1
Installation Checklist
Step
Task
Where to Find the
Detail Procedure
1
Installing disk drives into the trays
2
Installing the optional host cards
3
Installing the optional memory modules
4
Installing the optional cache-to-flash modules
5
Installing the optional slide rails
6
Installing the trays into the system
7
Connecting the system to a host
8
Connecting power cords and powering on the system
9
Connecting a UPS
10
Connecting the optional USB LCM
11
Discover and carry out the initial configure for the
system
3.2.
Installing Disk Drives into the Trays
Key Components of the Disk Drive Tray
The following content illustrates the key components of both LFF and SFF disk drive trays.