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Installation Overview, Installing DuraStor in a Rack

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DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User's Guide Installation Overview The installation procedures are divided into three main tasks: 1 Installing your storage subsystem into a rack cabinet (page 2-2). 2 Configuring your storage subsystem (page 2-8), which involves setting SAF-TE Disk I/O card switches and completing subsystem-to-subsystem cabling. 3 Cabling the primary storage subsystem(s) to the host system(s), which involves choosing an operating mode. Basic topologies are presented in this chapter; advanced topologies are discussed in Appendix C, Advanced Configurations and Cabling. Note: DuraStor is flexible and multiple configurations are possible. Read Appendix A, Theory of Controller Operation for an overview of the options available. Installing DuraStor in a Rack Before you set up or configure your storage subsystem, complete the rack installation. (If you are not installing your DuraStor into a rack, skip to Powering On and Powering Off on page 2-7.) The storage subsystem can be installed into any standard 19-inch rack. Installation tips: It will be helpful to have someone assist you. Also, make sure that the mounting hardware is easily accessible before you begin the installation. 1 Remove the enclosure from its shipping carton and inspect it for obvious damage. Place it on a flat surface. 2-2

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DuraStor 412R/6320SS/7320SS Installation and User’s Guide
Installation Overview
The installation procedures are divided into three main tasks:
1
Installing your storage subsystem into a rack cabinet (
page 2-2
).
2
Configuring your storage subsystem (
page 2-8
), which involves
setting SAF-TE Disk I/O card switches and completing
subsystem-to-subsystem cabling.
3
Cabling the primary storage subsystem(s) to the host system(s),
which involves choosing an operating mode. Basic topologies
are presented in this chapter; advanced topologies are
discussed in
Appendix C,
Advanced Configurations and Cabling
.
Note:
DuraStor is flexible and multiple configurations are
possible. Read
Appendix A,
Theory of Controller Operation
for an overview of the options available.
Installing DuraStor in a Rack
Before you set up or configure your storage subsystem, complete
the rack installation. (If you are not installing your DuraStor into a
rack, skip to
Powering On and Powering Off
on page 2-7
.)
The storage subsystem can be installed into any standard 19-inch
rack.
Installation tips
: It will be helpful to have someone assist you.
Also, make sure that the mounting hardware is easily accessible
before you begin the installation.
1
Remove the enclosure from its shipping carton and inspect it for
obvious damage. Place it on a flat surface.