Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
General Installation Procedure
2-5
Default configurations: The R (redundant controller) model provides
a total of eight (8) 4Gb/s Fibre Channel host ports. They are marked
as “
CH0
” or “
CH1
” ports.
Cables for connecting Fibre Channel devices must be handled with
care and must not be bent. To prevent emission interference within a
rack system and accidental cable disconnection, the routing path must
be carefully planned.
2.4 General Installation Procedure
Following all the instructions provided below can minimize subsystem
installation time. Detailed, illustrated instructions for each component are
given in the following sections.
CAUTION!
To ensure that your system is correctly installed, please follow the steps
outlined below. If you follow these steps, installation will be fast and
efficient. If you do not follow these steps, you may accidentally install the
hardware incorrectly.
1.
Unpack:
Unpack the subsystem and confirm that all components on the
list were included. (See
Section 2.5
)
2.
Rack/Cabinet installation:
If the subsystem is going to be installed in a
rack or cabinet, it should be installed prior to installing the hard drives.
Installing the subsystem into a rack or cabinet requires at least two (2)
people. (See
Section 2.9
)
3.
Replacement of hard drives:
Although SATA-II interface hard drives
have been installed into drive trays for you, follow this procedure to
replace individual hard drives. (See
Section 2.6
)
4.
Install drive trays:
After the hard drives are installed into the drive
trays, the drive trays must be installed into the enclosure itself. (See
Section 2.7
)
5.
Cable connection:
Use the supplied power cords to connect the
subsystem to main power. It is recommended to connect power cords to
separate and independent power sources, e.g., UPS, for higher
redundancy. Make sure your subsystem is electrically grounded.
6.
Use separately purchased Fibre Channel optical cables and transceivers
to connect host ports to FC switches or host computers. (See
Chapter 3
)
