SecurStor 16i Installation and Hardware Reference Manual

About This Manual

This manual:

ƒIntroduces the SecurStor 16i Subsystem series.

ƒDescribes all the active components in the system.

ƒProvides recommendations and details about the hardware installation process of the subsystem.

ƒBriefly describes how to monitor the subsystem.

ƒDescribes how to maintain the subsystem.

This manual does not:

ƒDescribe components that are not user-serviceable.

ƒDescribe the configuration options of firmware, using terminal emulation programs, or the RAIDWatch GUI that came with your subsystem.

ƒGive a detailed description of the RAID processing units or the RAID controllers embedded within the subsystem.

Who should read this manual?

This manual assumes that its readers are experienced with computer hardware installation and are familiar with storage enclosures.

Related Documentation

Generic Operation Manual

Quick Install Guide

Conventions

Naming

From this point on and throughout the rest of this manual, the SecurStor 16i series is referred to as simply the “subsystem” or the “system” and SecurStor is frequently abbreviated as “SS.”

Important Messages

Important messages appear where mishandling of components is possible or when work order can be misconceived. These messages also provide important information associated with other aspects of system operation. The word “important” is written as “IMPORTANT,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics. The italicized text is the message to be delivered.

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