Getting Started - Aberdeen AberNAS 120 Manual

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This section provides a quick setup checklist to get your ABERDEEN LLC AberNAS 120 / 126 up and running.
Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum
amount of time.
4.1. Unpacking the System
The Aberdeen AberNAS 120 Server ships with the following items enclosed in the package:
• ABERDEEN LLC AberNAS 120 / 126 Server
• Rackmount Server Rails & Hardware
• A Power Cable
• Installation/Driver CD
• Documentation CD
You should inspect the box in which the ABERDEEN LLC AberNAS 120 / 126 was shipped and note if it was
damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who
delivered it. Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated in a clean,
dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are
generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read the Rack and Server Precautions in the
next section.
4.2. Preparing for Setup
The box in which the ABERDEEN LLC AberNAS 120 / 126 was shipped should include two sets of rail assemblies,
six rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the
steps in the order given to complete the installation process in a minimal amount of time.
4.3. Choosing a Setup Location
• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~ 25 inches).
• Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease
in servicing.
4.4. Rack Precautions
• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight
of the rack resting on them.
• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
• In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more simultaneously may cause the
rack to become unstable.

4. Getting Started

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