4.INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION PROCEDURES

This chapter describes the procedure for the installation and connection of the additional disk enclosure.

In general, follow the procedure shown in Section 4.1 for the installation and connection of the additional disk enclosure.

Take care of the matters described in Chapter 1 "NOTES ON INSTALLATION AND HANDLING OF ADDITIONAL DISK ENCLOSURE" in doing the jobs.

CAUTION

Do not give shock and vibration to the additional disk enclosure. Excess shock or vibration may cause the additional disk enclosure to be defected.

While the additional disk enclosure can accept the power of 100 - 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), the power cord coming with the additional disk enclosure can only accept 100 - 120 VAC. Use 100 VAC (50/60 Hz) when the attached power cord is used. Using power of different voltage may cause electric shock, smoke, and/or fire to occur.

4.1Installation and Connection Procedures

Check of components in package

Check the components in the package following "Check of Components in Package". If any component is missed, contact your sales agent.

Connection of FC cable

Use the cable compatible with the additional disk enclosure. Insert the connector until the latch emits a click.

Do not bend the cable forcibly.

When disconnecting the cable, be careful not to apply excessive force to it. Hold and remove the connector pushing the latch.

Connection of power cord

Always use the proper power cord available for the additional disk enclosure. Do not use the power cord with it bent and under complicated cable connections.

Set of parameters

For setting parameters including RAID level and disk assignment, use the NEC Storage Manager or contact your maintenance service agent.

Check of states of resources for additional disk enclosure

Before using the additional disk enclosure, check the states of resources including power supply, adapters, and disk drives by using the NEC Storage Manager.

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