To see a list of the hardware components that can be replaced at the customer site refer to Service Advisor in the Sun StorageTek Common Array Manager software.

The Service Advisor also provides information and procedures for replacing array components.

Overview of the Installation Process

Before you begin to install the array, you must do the following:

Read the Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Release Notes for any late-breaking information related to the installation of the array.

Prepare the site as described in these books:

Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual

Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Site Preparation Guide

The following checklist (TABLE 1-8) outlines all of the tasks required for installing the Sun StorageTek 2500 Array hardware and tells you where you can find detailed procedures. To ensure a successful installation, perform the tasks in the order in which they are presented.

TABLE 1-8Sun StorageTek 2500 Series Array Hardware Installation Checklist

Step

Installation Task

Where to Find Procedure

 

 

 

1.Unpack the cabinet and move it into position.

Unpacking guide attached to the outside of the shipping carton

2.Install and secure the cabinet. • Sun StorageTek Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual

Sun Rack Installation Guide

3.

Unpack the rackmounting kit and

“Preparing the Universal Rail Kit” on page 24

 

check its contents.

 

4.

Unpack the tray box and check its

“Preparing the Tray” on page 25

 

contents.

 

5.

Prepare the cabinet for installation.

“Preparing the Cabinet” on page 26

6.

Attach the rails to the cabinet.

“Attaching the Rails to a Cabinet” on page 27

7.

Mount the controller tray and

“Installing a Tray in a Cabinet” on page 37

 

expansion trays in the cabinet.

 

8.

Attach the power cables.

“Connecting the Power Cables” on page 42

9.

Cable the controller tray and

“Intertray Cabling” on page 42

 

expansion trays.

 

 

 

 

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Sun Microsystems 2500 manual Overview of the Installation Process