Contents
1 Getting Started
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Tools
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Precautions
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
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Racks
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Inspecting the Packaging
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Redeeming and Registering HP 3PAR Licenses
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Storage System Installation
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Storage System Hardware Installation Checklist
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2 Identifying Storage System Components
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Understanding Component Numbering
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Hard Drive Numbering
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Controller Nodes
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Controller Node PCIe Slots and Ports
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I/O Modules
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Power Cooling Modules
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Service Processor
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Power Distribution Units
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3 Setting Up a Factory-Integrated Storage System
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Unpacking the Cabinet
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Positioning the Cabinet
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Verify the Cabling
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Installing and Removing the Cable Restraint Shipping Brackets
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4 Installing Storage System Components into a Rack
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Unpacking Hard Drive and Controller Node Enclosures
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Installing the Rail Kit
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Installing PCIe Adapters in the Controller Nodes
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Installing Enclosures
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Guidelines for Installing Hard Drives in Drive Enclosures
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Installing a Hard Drive
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Installing the Service Processor in the Storage System
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5 Cabling the Storage System
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Cabling Controller Nodes
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Host/Ethernet Cables
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Cabling the Service Processor
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Cabling Power to the Storage System
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Cabling the Power Distribution Unit
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Cabling the Power Strips
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6 Verifying Setup and Powering On the Storage System
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Verifying Setup
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Verifying Power Connections
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Repositioning the Storage System
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Acclimating the Storage System
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Powering On the Storage System
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Verifying LED Status
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Node Interconnect Ports
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Drive Enclosure LEDs
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Identifying Service Processor LEDs
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