How this document is organized
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” on page 1 describes the IBM TotalStorage DS4100 storage server. This chapter includes an inventory checklist and an overview of the storage server features, operating specifications, and components.
Chapter 2, “Installing the storage server,” on page 17 contains instructions for installing the storage server in a standard rack cabinet and setting the interface options.
Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage server,” on page 45 contains fibre channel and power cabling information for the storage server.
Chapter 4, “Operating the storage server,” on page 65 contains instructions for power the storage server on or off during either normal or emergency situations. It also contains information on how to check the LEDs on the front and back of the storage server.
Chapter 5, “Installing and replacing components,” on page 79 contains
Chapter 6, “Hardware maintenance,” on page 111 contains problems, symptoms, and error messages that are specific to your storage server.
Appendix A, “Records,” on page 119 provides a table that you can use to record and update important information about your DS4100, including serial number and device records. Whenever you add options to your DS4100, be sure to update the information in this table.
Appendix B, “Rack mounting template,” on page 121 provides the rack mounting templates for installation of the DS4100. If you want to tear out the templates from the document for use during installation, use these copies of the templates.
Appendix C, “Power cords,” on page 125 lists power cord information for the
DS4100.
Notices and statements used in this document
The caution and danger statements used in this document also appear in the multilingual Safety Information document provided with your IBM DS4100. Each caution and danger statement is numbered for easy reference to the corresponding statements in the safety document.
The following types of notices and statements are used in this document:
vNote: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
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vAttention: These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.
vCaution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially hazardous procedure step or situation.
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