Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2.1. Installation Overview
This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the Falcon 24 Bay
subsystem. When installing the subsystem, it is necessary to install hard drives, drive
trays, and cables. Installation into a rack or cabinet should occur before the hard
drives or drive trays are installed into the subsystem. It is also advisable to confirm
that all of the components listed on the printed Unpacking List that came with the
subsystem were indeed included.
CAUTION!
Please note that the installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to avoid damage to the subsystem.
2.2. Installation Pre-requisites
1.
Static-free installation environment:
The subsystem must be installed in a
static-free environment to minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge
(ESD) damage. (See
Section 2.3
)
2.
Component check
:
Before installing the subsystem, you should confirm that you
have received all of the required components by checking the package contents
against the Unpacking List.
3.
Memory modules:
If you wish to change the pre-installed memory modules, the
separately purchased modules must be installed. (See
Section 2.6.2
)
4.
Hard drives:
SATA hard drives must be purchased separately prior to installing
the subsystem. (See
Section 2.7
)
5.
Cabling:
All optical FC cables and SFP transceivers are user-supplied and
should be purchased separately. (See
Section 4.2.1
)
6.
Rack installation:
The enclosure chassis can be installed into standard, 19-inch
wide rack cabinet using self-purchased mounting rails or RAID’s
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or
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slide rails.
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