Chapter 2. Installing The Storage Server - IBM totalstorage fastt100 Installation, User And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 2. Installing the storage server

This chapter provides the information that you need to prepare the FAStT100 for
installation into a rack cabinet. This chapter also contains information about cabling,
setting interface options, and installing optional cables.
The following sequence summarizes the installation steps you will perform in this
chapter.
1. Prepare the installation site and the rack cabinet. Unpack the FAStT100 and
2. Install the support rails in the rack. See "Installing the support rails" on page 18.
3. If necessary, remove the CRUs from the FAStT100. See "Removing the CRUs"
4. Install the FAStT100. See "Installing the FAStT100 into a rack" on page 24. If
5. Set the FAStT100 interface options. See "Setting the interface options" on page
6. If required, cable the FAStT100 to other FAStT EXP100s. See Chapter 3,
7. Install the FAStT Storage Manager 8.42 host software. Refer to the IBM
8. Turn on the FAStT100. See "Turning the storage server on and off" on page 57.
9. Use the FAStT Storage Manager 8.42 host software to verify the configuration.
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other hardware from the shipping box. See "Preparing for installation" on page
14.
Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Attention: The fully configured FAStT100 weighs up to 40.8 kg (85.7 lbs). At
least two other people should help you lift the FAStT100 from the shipping box.
If desired, open the sides of the shipping box and remove the CRUs from the
FAStT100 before you lift it from the shipping box in order to lighten the storage
server. See "Removing the CRUs" on page 20.
on page 20.
necessary, replace the CRUs in the FAStT100. See "Replacing the FAStT100
CRUs" on page 25.
28.
"Cabling the storage server," on page 39.
TotalStorage FAStT Storage Manager 8.4x Installation and Support Guide for
the appropriate operating system for instructions on how to install the FAStT
Storage Manager 8.42 host software.
≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
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