
Chapter 2: Astra ES Installation
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Unpacking the Astra ES (below)
•Mounting in a rack
•Installing disk drives
•Making management connections
•Connecting power
Unpacking the Astra ES
The Astra ES box contains the following items:
• | Astra ES Unit | • |
• | Quick Start Guide | • 10ft CAT6 RJ45 network cable(s) |
• | This Administration Guide | • 5ft Power cords (4) (2 US and 2 |
• | Rail kit | European) |
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| • CD with AstraPath, Product Manual |
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| and Quick Start Guide |
Warning
The electronic components within the Astra ES disk array are sensitive to damage from
Important
Use the following categories of network cables with Astra ES:
•Cat 6, preferred (included)
•Cat 5E, minimum
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