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SnapServer GuardianOS 6.5 Setup Guide
Safety Precautions
Basic Hardware To Be Acquired from Third-Party Vendors
The hardware components listed in the following table are to be supplied by the
customer from third-party vendors.
Component
Description
Ethernet Switches
For optimal performance, use only switches that support GbE.
APC-Brand UPS
Devices
Overland Storage recommends that you use a UPS with SnapServers.
SnapServers are compatible with USB-based and network-based APC-
brand uninterruptible power supplies that allow you to take advantage of
the automatic shutdown capability. Visit the APC website for a listing of
optimal APC models for use with your SnapServer.
Rack for 1U Units
SnapServer 410
SnapServer 510
SnapServer 520
SnapServer 550
SnapServer 620
SnapServer 650
You can use either a two-post telco-style rack or a four-post rack to mount
the SnapServer 410. Non-EIA compliant racks may not be able to support
the server using only the front posts. If you are using a non-EIA rack,
Overland Storage recommends that you secure the server using slide
rails, available from an authorized Overland Storage reseller.
The SnapServer 410 comes with two L-shaped rack mount brackets
(ears). You can attach them in one of two ways: (1) to the front of the
server for mounting to the front posts of a four-post rack; or (2) to the
middle or front of the server for mounting to both posts of a Telco rack.
The SnapServer 510, 520, 550, 620, and 650 come with two (left and
right) slide rails and must be installed in a four-post, 32” deep (or greater)
EIA-compliant rack.
Note:
Mounting the SnapServer 510, 520, 550, 620, or 650 into a two-
post rack is not supported.
Rack for 2U units
SnapServer N2000
SnapDisk E2000
Snap Expansion S50
The SnapServer N2000, E2000, and Snap Expansion S50 come with two
adjustable (left and right) slide rails for attaching the server to a 32” deep
(or greater) four-post EIA-compliant rack.
Note:
Mounting the SnapServer N2000, E2000, or S50 into a two-post
rack is not supported.
The rails for the SnapServer N2000 and SnapDisk E2000 are designed
for square-hole racks. To use the units with round-hole racks, attach the
adapters included in the kit. The rack depth must be a minimum of 29
inches if you are using adapters. If you have adjusted your rack to under
29 inches, you will need to reset it before installing the N2000 or E2000.
For threaded-hole racks, Overland Storage suggests using a shelf.
Tape Backup
Devices and Cables
Tape backup devices can be connected locally to some SnapServers via
available ports:
• All SnapServers that support GuardianOS 6.5 support USB tape
drives. A USB 2.0 cable is required.
• Most SnapServers that support GuardianOS 6.5 (except the 110 and
210) support SCSI tape drives. A 68-pin VHDCI cable is required.
• The N2000 additionally supports direct-connected SAS tape devices. A
A 4-lane SAS cable with an external Mini-SAS connector is required.
Kensington Lock
(optional)
A Kensington lock can be attached to the SnapServer 110 and
SnapServer 210 to provide extra security against removal of the system.
