Introduction
PixelStor 300e Hardware Installation Manual
Rev. 1, May 2013
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Introduction
1.1
Audience Assumptions
This manual assumes that you are a service technician or network administrator familiar with
computer hardware, data storage and network administration terminology and tasks.
1.2
About this Guide
This hardware installation guide provides step by step instructions on how to prepare and install
the PixelStor 300e SAS expansion enclosure hardware. This guide also includes information on
its use and maintenance. Once the PS300e hardware is ready, you will need to refer to the
PixelStor 5000 documentation (included with that system) to provision the storage and set up
host access. This manual is generally organized as follows:
Table 1-1 Introduction of the Manual
Introduction
General introduction to the PS300e and its components.
Hardware
Installation
Detailed description of each hardware module and instructions for
installation and removal.
1.3
Packing Checklist
Make sure you have all the components shipped with your system. If any item is damaged or
missing, please contact your sales representative for replacement. The PS300e is shipped with
the following:
Table 1-2 Packing Checklist
Chassis
2U rack-mounted chassis
SAS IO Modules
One or two SAS IO Modules depending on the configuration
Power Supplies
One or two Power Supply Modules depending on the
configuration.
Chassis Brackets
Two chassis brackets for rack installation.
Hard Disk Drives
Up to twelve hot plug 3
.5” SATA II drive canisters with or
without drives depending on the configuration.
