Getting Started

Verify User-Supplied Hardware and Software (System Requirements)

The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem requires the following user-supplied hard- ware and software:

∙Intel-based PCI or EISA system with an available PCI or EISA slot (depending upon the host adapter used)

∙The associated system hardware manual(s)

∙Appropriate tools to service your computer

∙The Windows NT operating system – Version 3.51

Inventory the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem Platform Kit Components

The Storage Works RAID Array 410 Platform Kit provides the following components:

∙One of the following host adapters:

−SWIA3-BB (Model AHA-2744W) for Intel-based EISA systems

−SWXA3-BC (Model AHA-2944W for Intel-based PCI systems

∙SCSI cable, with a right-angle high-density 68-pin connector on one end and a straight high-density 68-pin connector on the other (BN21K-05)

∙PC (Program) Card for SWXRC-04

∙Media for RAID 410 Manager and host adapter drivers

∙RAID 410 Manager for Alpha/Intel User’s Guide (AA-QU63A-TE)

∙This Getting Started – RAID Array for Windows NT – Alpha/Intel Installation Guide

∙Release Notes containing version-specific instructions for system installation

∙RAID Array 410 Controller Firmware License Keys

The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem (SWXRA-Yx) provides the following com- ponents:

∙The StorageWorks Storage Expansion Enclosure

∙The SWXSC-AA Office Expansion RAID Enclosure User’s Guide

∙The StorageWorks RAID Array 410 controller (SWXRC-04)

∙The SWXRC RAID Controller User’s Guide

∙Disk drive(s)

∙Serial cable (RJ12 to 9-pin serial) for connecting the maintenance port of the RAID controller to the serial port of your system, PC, or maintenance terminal

∙9-pin to 25-pin adapter

∙Power Cable

∙Enclosure keys

NOTE

Retain the Firmware License Keys information in a safe place. They are required if it becomes necessary to reinitial- ize the RAID Array Controller. Information for use is in the SWXRC-04 RAID Controller User’s Guide.

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