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 AR3016G 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 AR3016G 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 must
be purchased separately prior to the AR3016G subsystem installation.
(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
Chapter 4
for sample topologies and configuration options. Contact
your vendor or Uniwide for the list of compatible cables.
