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Hardware Installation
This chapter describes installing the modular components such as hard drives, cards, and other
optional installation or connections such as expansions and rackmount.
Installation Prerequisites
Take note of the following installation prerequisites before you start with the installation:
•
Static-Free Installation Environment
Install the system in a static-free environment to minimize the possibility of ESD
(electrostatic discharge) damage.
•
Component Check
Before the installation, ensure that you received all required components by verifying the
package contents with the
Unpacking List
document. This document is included in the
package. If there are items missing and/ore damaged, contact your vendor for
replacement.
•
Hard Drives
The SAS/SATA drives are purchased separately and must be available before the
system installation.
•
Memory Modules
If you want to change the pre-installed DIMM modules, ensure that they are compatible
and purchased from a qualified vendor. Contact your vendor for the list of compatible
DIMMs.
•
Cables
All cables that connect the system to the hosts are purchased separately. Contact your
vendor for the list of compatible cables.
•
Rackmount Equipment
.
The rack slide rails are optional accessories. If you need to install it, see section
Installing the Rackmount Kit
.
IMPORTANT!
Install the system first to the rack or cabinet before installing the hard drives into
the system.
Ensure that you are familiar with the exact position of each plug-in module and interface
connector. Also, ensure to handle the cables with care when connecting between systems
installed in the rack with a correct routing paths carefully planned. DO NOT bend or twist the
cables as this may cause emission interference and accidental cable disconnection.
