2 Cabling Storage Devices and Setting SCSI Addresses

The basic procedure for configuring the storage system is as follows:

1.Determine the desired configuration.

2.Power down the storage system and detach all power cords and external cables.

3.Open the storage system door. The procedure is described in the “Opening the Door” section of this chapter.

4.Set the switches that determine the SCSI addresses for the hot-swap cages as described in the “Setting SCSI Addresses” section of this chapter.

5.Set the SCSI addresses for the devices on the SCSI device shelves as described by the manufacturer of the devices.

6.Install the SCSI devices in the SCSI device shelves as described in the “Installing Hardware Accessories” chapter.

7.Attach the cables to the devices as described in the “Cabling Configurations” section of this chapter.

8.Close the door.

9.Attach all power cords and external cables.

10. Power-up the storage system.

Opening the Door

If you are installing any hardware accessories, such as SCSI mass storage devices, you must open the door on the side of the storage system.

WARNING Always unplug all power cords and cables from the system before opening the door.

The following procedures explain how to open the door.

1.Turn off the system.

2.Unplug the power cords and cables.

3.Unlock the bezel from the chassis.

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