
EF3015 Setup Guide (Rev A)
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Installation
2.1
Installation Checklist
outlines the steps required to install the enclosures, and initially configure and
provision the storage system. To ensure successful installation, perform the tasks in the
order presented.
Additional installation notes:
• Controller modules within the same enclosure must be of the same type.
• For optimal performance, do not mix 6Gb and 3Gb disk drives within the enclosure.
Figure 2. Installation Checklist
Step
Task
Where to find procedure
1.
Install the controller enclosure and
optional drive enclosures in the rack, and
attach ear caps.
See the rack-mount bracket kit installation
instructions pertaining to your enclosure.
2.
Connect power cords.
See the installation sheet for your EF3015 controller
enclosure.
3.
Install required host software.
See
3.1 "Host System Requirements"
.
4. Connect
hosts.
3.3 "Connecting the Enclosure to Hosts"
5.
Connect remote management hosts.
See
3.6 "Connecting a Management Host on
6.
Obtain IP values and set network port IP
properties on the controller enclosure.
See
For USB CLI port and cable use, see Appendix
.
Also see the ship kit CD.
7.
Perform initial configuration tasks
a
:
a. RAIDar is introduced in
. See the RAIDar user guide or
online help for additional information.
•
Sign in to the web-based storage
management application (RAIDar).
See “Getting Started” in the EF3015 RAIDar User
Guide.
•
Initially configure and provision the
system using RAIDar.
See “Configuring the System” and “Provisioning the
System” topics in the RAIDar user guide or online
help.