Quick Installation Checklists; Installation And Basic System Configuration - IBM SAN512B-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

Quick installation checklists

These checklists provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process
from the planning stage to the point where the device comes online and is ready to
be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures successful
installation. It is recommended that you print these checklists and take them to the
installation site.
Pre-installation tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation.
Careful planning and site preparation ensures seamless installation, especially
when installing multiple devices.
Table 4. Installation prerequisites
Task
Unpack the device.
Gather necessary components and
required tools.
Review the safety precautions.
Plan the installation.
Review and verify installation
requirements.
Gather network configuration
parameters.
Installation and initial configuration
The initial setup includes mounting the device on a flat surface or in a rack and
completing the configuration tasks necessary to bring the device online and verify
the operation.
Table 5. Installation and basic system configuration
Task
Install blades or power supply
assemblies
Task details or additional information
Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your
shipment. Refer to "Items shipped" on page 15.
Review the time and items required information at the beginning of
the following sections in this guide to ensure you have gathered all
necessary components required:
v Mounting the Device
v Initial Setup and Verification
v Port and Extension Blades (if required to install)
v Power Supplies (if required to install)
Refer to "Safety precautions" on page 7.
Obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. Refer to "Mounting options"
on page 17.
Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to "Facility
requirements" on page 10.
v Electrical
v Environmental
v Rack
v Thermal
v IP address
v Subnet mask
v Default gateway
v Domain ID
v Time zone
Task details or additional information
Install any blades or power supply assemblies that have shipped
separately from the chassis. Be sure to use a #1 Phillips screwdriver
for captive screws to lock these FRUs into place.
Chapter 2. Preparing for the Installation
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