Introduction
PixelStor 5000 User Manual
Rev. 1, May 2013
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Before You Begin
Thoroughly research and establish an installation and configuration plan for your specific
network environment. You should also plan how you want to configure your storage.
The system has the ability to be set with one or multiple IP addresses. The simple online
configuration procedures will allow you to set-up your system on your network using these IP
addresses. Be sure to ask your network administrator to provide you with sufficient IP
addresses for your planned configuration. Your administrator should provide the following
information so that you can properly configure your system on your network:
IP Address(s)
Gateway address
Net mask address
DNS server information.
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Packing Checklist
Make sure you have all the components that shipped with your system. If any item is damaged
or missing, please contact your sales representative for a replacement. The PixelStor 5000 is
shipped with the following:
Chassis
2U/12 bay rack-mounted chassis
Controllers Module(s)
One or two RAID controller modules
Power Supply Modules
Two power supply modules.
Chassis Brackets
Two chassis brackets for rack installation.
Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
Up to twelve hot plug 3
.5” SATAII drive canisters with or
without drives depending on the configuration.
Cables
One RS232 Console Cable
Power Cords
Two power cords
Table 2-1 Packing Checklist
