Chapter 2: Installing the Chassis
Enclosure Installation Checklist
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Enclosure Installation Checklist
Table 2 below outlines the steps required to install the RAID and expansion chassis, and initially configure
and provision the storage system. To ensure successful installation, perform the tasks in the order
presented.
Step
Task
Where to find procedure
1.
Install the RAID chassis and optional
expansion chassis in the rack.
1
Do not install bezel until assembly is
complete.
See the rack-mount bracket kit installation instructions
pertaining to your applicable chassis. If your product uses a
bezel, see its bezel kit installation instructions.
2.
Install the drive modules and any air
management solution inserts (if
required) into the drive slots or
drawers.
For QXS-448 drawers see Populate QXS 48-Drive Drawers
For QXS-456 drawers see Install Drives Into the QXS-456
Drive Chassis
.
3.
Connect RAID chassis and optional
expansion chassis.
See Connect the RAID Chassis and Expansion Chassis
4.
Connect power cords.
See DC Power Supplies with Power Switch
.
5.
Test chassis connectivity.
See Testing Chassis Connections
6.
Install required host software.
.
7.
If required, change the CNC port.
8.
Connect hosts.
2
See Connect the Chassis to Hosts
.
9.
Connect management hosts.
2
See Connect a Management Host on the Network
10.
Obtain IP values and set network port
IP properties on the RAID chassis.
For USB CLI port and cable use, see
11.
Perform initial configuration tasks:
3
Sign-in to the Disk Storage
Management Utility.
Verify firmware revisions and update if
necessary.
Initially configure and provision the
system using the Disk Storage
Management Utility
Topics below correspond to bullets at left:
See “Getting Started” in the
QXS Storage
Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide
(V2 or V3)
.
See “Updating Firmware” in the
QXS Storage
Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide
(V2 or V3)
.
See “Configuring the System” and “Provisioning the
System” topics in the
QXS Storage
Disk Storage
Management Utility Users Guide
(V2 or V3)
.
Table 2:
Installation checklist
1
See the Bezel Installation Guide for the 12-, 24-, 48-, and 56-drive chassis for additional information.
2
For more about hosts, see the “About hosts” topic in the
QXS Storage
Disk Storage Management Utility Users Guide
..