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Preparing the site.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking the boxes.....................................................................................................................................................10
Obtaining additional equipment and tools....................................................................................................................11
Web browser requirements........................................................................................................................................... 12
Reviewing appliance network connections...................................................................................................................13
Registering the hardware.............................................................................................................................................. 21
Installing the appliance in a cabinet or rack................................................................................................................. 21
Cabling the appliance................................................................................................................................................... 23
Connecting power cords and applying power...............................................................................................................25
Viewing boot-up status codes....................................................................................................................................... 26
Accessing the StorageGRID Appliance Installer............................................................................................. 30
Configuring network links................................................................................................................................ 33
Setting the IP configuration.............................................................................................................................. 38
Verifying network connections......................................................................................................................... 44
Verifying port-level network connections.........................................................................................................45
Setting the IP address for the E2800 management port....................................................................................48
Accessing SANtricity System Manager........................................................................................................... 49
Setting up SANtricity System Manager........................................................................................................... 50
Reviewing the hardware status in SANtricity System Manager.......................................................................51
Optional: Changing the RAID mode (SG5760 only)................................................................................................... 53
Optional: Remapping network ports for the appliance.................................................................................................54
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for SG5700 Appliances
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