Contents
About this guide
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Intended audience
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Related documentation
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Document conventions and symbols
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Rack stability
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HP technical support
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Customer self repair
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Subscription service
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Other HP web sites
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Documentation feedback
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1 Overview
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General description
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Features
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Components
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DS2500 front view
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DS2500 rear view
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Status indicators
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System requirements
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Operating system software
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Hard disk drive firmware
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HBAs
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Disk drives
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2 Components
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List of parts
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EMU
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EMU functions
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Controls and displays
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I/O modules
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Power supply and blower assembly
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Features
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Power supply and blower status indicator
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Fibre Channel disks
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Disk drive status indicators
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Drive blanks
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Cables and cabling
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Transceivers
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3 Installation
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Preparing to install a DS2500
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Unpacking the shipping carton
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Installing the DS2500
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Installing the snap-in rails
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Converting the rails for round-hole racks
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Installing the rails
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Reducing the enclosure weight
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Removing the drive blanks
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Removing the power supply/blower assemblies
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