Tools And Hardware Required; Preparing The Site; Preparing The Rack Cabinet - IBM DS4200 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual

5. Read the appropriate readme files that are included in the Storage Manager
6. Continue with "Preparing the site."

Tools and hardware required

Gather the tools and equipment you will need for installation. These might include:
v Region-specific power cords required for the DS4200 Express
v 5/16 (8 mm) hex nut driver
v #2 Phillips screwdriver
v Antistatic protection (such as a grounding wrist strap)
v Fibre channel (FC) and Ethernet interface cables and cable straps
v Rack power jumper cords that are shipped with the DS4200 Express
v SFP modules
v Rack-mounting hardware that ships with the DS4200 Express

Preparing the site

This section lists the floor space requirements and weight information for the
DS4200 Express. For information on interface cables and connections, see
Chapter 3, "Cabling the storage subsystem," on page 43.
Floor space: The floor area at the installation site must provide the following
conditions:
v Sufficient space to install the DS4200 Express
v Enough stability to support the weight of the fully configured DS4200 Express
Ensure that all requirements, such as floor space, air conditioning, and electrical
service, have been met. Other site preparation activities include the following tasks:
v To ensure that there is enough room to move around the cabinet and install
v Install uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices.
v If applicable, install host servers with fibre channel host bus adapters (HBAs),
v Route interface cables from the fibre channel HBA ports in the hosts or fibre
v Route main power cords to the installation area.
Continue with "Preparing the rack cabinet."

Preparing the rack cabinet

Important: Before you install the DS4200 Express in a rack cabinet, keep in mind
the following considerations:
v Review the documentation that comes with your rack enclosure for safety and
v Install the DS4200 Express in a recommended 22° C (72° F) environment. See
v To ensure proper airflow, do not block the air vents; ensure at least 15 cm (6 in.)
host software or DS4200 Express controller firmware packages for any updated
information about hardware, software, or firmware products.
and associated systems. A fully configured DS4200 Express weighs 40 kg (88
lb.).
modules, clear space at the installation area.
fibre channel switches, or other devices.
channel switches to the installation area.
cabling considerations.
"Environmental requirements and specifications" on page 17 for details.
of air space.
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