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Chapter 2 Getting Started
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This chapter helps you get ready to use the Disk Array. It gives you :
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Unpacking & Checklist
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Choosing a place for Disk Array
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Identifying Parts of Disk Array
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Power Source
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Installing the Hard Disk Drives
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Power-On and Self-test
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LED Display and Function Keys
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LCD Status Display
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Confi gure Your RAID (See Ch. 3)
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Host Linkage
The following illustrations will help you read the further sections.
Special Note: RAID should never be considered a replacement for doing
regular backup. It’s highly recommended to conduct a
backup strategy for critical data.
Unpacking & Checklist
Before unpacking your Disk Array , prepare a clean and stable place to put the contents of your
Disk Array’s shipping container on. Altogether, you should fi nd the following items in the package:
1. The Disk Array
2. One AC power cord
3. One External IEEE 1394 cable
4. Keys ( For HDD Trays )
5. User Guide
Remove all the items from the carton. If anything is missing or broken , please inform your dealer
immediately. Save the cartons and packing materials that came with the Disk Array. Use these
materials for shipping or transporting the Disk Array.
Figure : Checklist
Figure: Checklist
