Adaptec 5325301580 Quick Start Guide - Page 2

About This Guide This guide shows you how to quickly install and connect your Snap Server to the network. Prior to the installation, gather all the hardware components required for your system: 1 Check the contents of your shipment package for all the items shown in Hardware Features. • If installing a Snap Server 4500 with a Snap Disk 10, also check the contents of your Snap Disk 10 packaging. • If installing a Snap Server 15000, also check the contents of your Snap Disk 30SA packaging. 2 Gather any optional components needed to complete your system as described next in Optional Hardware Components. Optional Hardware Components Depending on your chosen configuration, you may need to acquire one or more of the following components prior to proceeding with the installation. Snap Appliance recommends an APC-Brand UPS device for protection against power fluctuations, and a SCSI tape backup device for regular backups to protect your data. You can learn how to purchase any of these components from your authorized Snap Appliance reseller or from the Where to Buy section of the Snap Appliance Web site (http:// www.snapappliance.com). Component Serial ATA Card (4500 only) Tape Backup Device(s) and Cables APC-brand UPS device Rack Labels Description You must install a Serial ATA card on each Snap Server 4500 whose capacity you want to expand by connecting with Snap Disk 10 expansion array. The Serial ATA card has two ports, allowing you to attach up to two expansion arrays. The card is available from an authorized Snap Appliance reseller. To attach a tape device via a SCSI connection to the Snap Server, you need a 68-pin Ultra160-LVD cable. For a list of compatible backup solutions, see the Backup section in the Support section of the Snap Appliance Web site. Tip Depending on your server hardware configuration, you may need to purchase and install a SCSI card, available from an authorized Snap Appliance reseller. Snap Servers are designed to work with a network-based, APCbrand UPS. Visit the APC Web site for a listing of optimal APC models for use with your Snap Server. Snap Servers are designed for use with EIA-compliant racks. You can use either a two-post telco-style rack or a four-post rack. Non-compliant racks may not be able to support the server using only the front posts. If you are using a non-EIA rack, Snap Appliance recommends that you secure the server using slide rails, available from an authorized Snap Appliance reseller. Many of the hardware installation procedures in this guide recommend labeling the hardware for easy reference.