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CN-Series Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide Task 1—Performing the Pre-Installation Tasks
After completing the installation:
• Organizing the power and network cables at the back of each CN-Series system.
• Attaching the bezel to the front of each system.
• Configuring VMware ESXi settings.
• Using the VMware vSphere Client to deploy each system as an OmniCube, as explained in the
OmniCube for vSphere Client Administrator Guide .
Related Topics
Attaching and Removing the Bezel on page 31
Organizing Cables on page 27
VMware ESXi Configuration on page 33
Task 1—Performing the Pre-Installation Tasks
Perform the following tasks before beginning the hardware installation.
• Ensure the installation location meets environmental, power, and other requirements.
• Learn how to protect sensitive hardware.
• Unpack the shipping box and make sure the shipping box contents are complete.
• Gather the hardware needed for the installation, but not provided in the shipping box.
• Learn about the networks used in a Federation and plan your network configuration.
Related Topics
Environmental and Technical Specifications on page 11
Obtaining Hardware That is Not Supplied on page 20
Protecting Sensitive Hardware from ESD on page 16
Shipping Carton Contents on page 18
Understanding the Networks Used in a Federation on page 22
Unpacking the Shipping Carton on page 17
Protecting Sensitive Hardware from ESD
You must protect sensitive hardware from electrostatic discharge.
Make sure the system hardware is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge. When not installed in a rack, system hardware must be stored in its original packaging or placed
on a sturdy surface that is protected from electrostatic discharge.
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