Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Lower level: Three (3) boxes are placed in the lower level. One (1) box contains the enclosure chassis with all the pre-installed components. The other two (2) boxes contain power cords and accessory items.

Accessory items include an RS-232C audio jack cable, power cords, a null modem, Quick Installation Guide, screws, and a product utility CD containing the Installation and Hardware Reference Manual (this document), the Generic Operation Manual (firmware), and the RAIDWatch programs and RAIDWatch User’s Manual.

2.6 Installation Overview2.6.1 Preinstalled Components

The following components have been preinstalled in the enclosure and therefore do not need to be installed:

2 - Forearm handles (right and left)

1 - Backplane board

1 - Controller module

1 - DDR RAM DIMM module (installed in the controller module) 2 - PSU modules

2 - Cooling fan modules (within PSU canisters)

2.6.2 Uninstalled Components

You must install the following components:

Hard drives (separately purchased SATA-I or SATA-II disk drives)

Drive trays

BBU module (if ordered)

2.7 BBU Installation2.7.1 BBU Module Installation Overview

The BBU module is an optional item that can sustain cache memory in the event of a power failure or in the unlikely event of failing both PSUs. A BBU is highly recommended. The optional BBU provides additional data security and helps minimize the loss of data during power shutdowns.

The BBU module is inserted into a module slot on the controller module. The BBU module is secured with two (2) retention screws. When shipped, the BBU module slot is covered with a dummy plate that must first be removed.

 

 

 

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