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Preface

What is in this guide

This guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure, and connect this product to your host computer. In addition, it provide instructions on how to operate and service this product.

Who should use this guide

This guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) environments into which you are attaching the product. If you do not have these skills, or are not confident with the instructions in this guide, do not proceed with the installation.

NOTE : Not all information contained in the following sections will pertain directly to your particular product model.

Getting information, help, and service

If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM System Storage DCS9550 product, and whom to call for service, if it is necessary.

Support information

For online support information for your IBM System Storage DCS9550 product, visit the following Web site:

www.ibm.com/support

For telephone support information, in the United States, contact IBM at 1-800-IBM-SERV (426-7378).

In other countries, visit the following Web site for support telephone numbers:

www.ibm.com/planetwide/

Before you call

Before you call, make sure that you have taken these steps to try to solve the problem yourself:

Check all cables on your hardware to make sure that they are connected properly.

Check the power switches to make sure that the system is turned on.

Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation and use the diagnostic tools that come with your system.

Using the documentation

Information about the DCS9550 product is available on a documentation CD that comes with your product. You can also access documents using the IBM Publications Center:

http://www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order

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