Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Installation Overview
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2.1. Installation
Overview
This chapter gives detailed instructions on how to install the controller
module, hard drives, and drive trays into the subsystem. Installation into a
rack or cabinet should occur before the hard drives or drive trays are
installed into the subsystem. Please confirm that you received all of the
components listed on the
Unpacking List
that came with the subsystem
before proceeding with the installation process.
CAUTION!
Please note that the installation instructions described in this manual
should be carefully followed to prevent any difficulties and damages to
your system.
2.2. Installation
Pre-requisites
1.
Static-free installation environment:
The GHDX2-2430S-16F4D
Galaxy Raid subsystem must be installed in a static-free environment to
minimize the possibility of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. (See
Section 2.3
)
2.
Component check:
Before installing the GHDX2-2430S-16F4D
subsystem, you should first check to see that you have received all the
required components. (See
Section 2.5
) If any items appear damaged,
contact your vendor for a replacement.
3.
Hard drives:
Up to sixteen (16) SATA-II or SATA-I hard drives have
been preinstalled into drive trays and are ready to be installed in the
Galaxy Raid subsystem. (See
Section 2.6
)
4.
Cabling:
All Fibre cables used to connect the subsystem to the host
computers or external devices must be purchased separately. Please see