. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparatory Tasks
Preparatory Tasks
Before starting the installation process, you should complete the following tasks:
•Make sure that the installation site meets all area, environmental, and power requirements discussed in this book.
•Order all necessary equipment and kits, including:
•Hosts and host adapters
•Interface cables
•Mounting hardware and blank panel kits (for rackmount installations only)
•Install all applicable hosts, host adapters, and command modules.
•If you are preparing a rackmount installation, move the rackmount cabinet to its final location and install all optional equipment (support rails, panels, command modules, etc.). Route all power and auxiliary cables in the cabinet.
•Attach the interface cables to the appropriate command modules and route them to the area in which you intend to install the drive modules.
Tools and Equipment You May Need
To complete the installation procedure, you need the following items:
•Two power cords (shipped with unit)
•Screwdrivers and wrenches (various sizes)
•Antistatic protection (such as a grounded wrist strap)
•Interface cables, terminators, and tie wraps
•Mounting hardware (for rackmount installations only)
•Table or cart (optional)
•Storage management software (to configure the disk array)
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