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Quick Start Guide
Version 1.1
This Quick Start Guide is intended to help you quickly get your unit unpacked, mounted, and
connected. For detailed instructions, see the SATABeast/SASBeast Installation and
Maintenance Manual or the Nexsan User Manual.
Taking Delivery
Upon receipt of your SATABeast/SASBeast, inspect the packaging for damage that may have been
sustained in transit. If there is visible damage on the packaging, contact your shipper before
proceeding.
Unpacking the Unit
Carefully unpack your SATABeast/SASBeast and inspect each item before installation:
1. Carefully cut the straps holding the box closed and remove the outer lid.
2. Remove the disk boxes, the accessory box, the inner rails, the padded envelope, the outer
packaging sleeve, and the top foam insert from the outer box.
3. Open the accessory box and padded envelope and make sure that all expected contents are
present. The accessory box/padded envelope should contain:
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rack-mounting hardware: four (4) side rail assemblies, two left and two right; two (2) front
mounting brackets, one left and one right; two (2) adjustable rear mounting brackets, one left and
one right; twenty (20) mounting rail assembly screws; sixteen (16) screws for securing the
assembled rails to the rack; twenty (20) screws for securing the side rails to the chassis; four (4)
rack bolts and four (4) cage nuts for securing the SATABeast/SASBeast to the rack
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other accessories: two (2) power cables; disposable ESD strap; null-modem cable; disk-
extraction handle; any additional items that may have been ordered, such as SAS cables or
Fibre Channel cables
4. Open the disk boxes and make sure that the proper number of disk drives is included.
5. With the help of a second person, carefully lift the SATABeast/SASBeast unit out of the packaging.
The packaging that the unit ships in is reusable and should be retained for future re-shipment. Be sure
to keep all packaging components.
Before You Begin
Required Tools and Equipment
To perform the installation, you will need the following tools and equipment:
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a suitable equipment rack (1,200mm deep recommended) with sufficient load capacity to hold the
SATABeast/SASBeast
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a size P1 Phillips-head screwdriver
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enough CAT6 Ethernet cable to connect the SATABeast to the local area network (LAN)
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enough CAT6 Ethernet cable, fibre-optic cable, or twisted-pair copper cable to connect the
SATABeast to the storage area network (SAN)
Prepare the Site
Before installing the SATABeast/SASBeast, prepare the installation site and rack. See Safety
Information for critical site and rack preparation information.
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
4. Open the disk boxes and make sure that the proper number of disk drives is included. 5. With the help of a second person, carefully lift the SATABeast/SASBeast unit out of the packaging. The packaging that the unit ships in is reusable and should be retained for future re-shipment. Be sure to keep all packaging components. - Page 2 Prepare the Unit Remove the PSUs and RAID Controllers from the unit: 1. Unscrew the retaining bolt, pull the lever to disengage the PSU, then slide the PSU out of its slot. Be sure to support the PSU’s weight while removing it. 2.
- Page 3 4. Attach each rail to the rack, then insert the cage nuts above and below each rail. Mount the Unit 1. Attach the inner rails to each side of the chassis. The latch should be closer to the rear of the unit. 2.
- Page 4 5. Replace the top cover, close the front face, and replace the front panel retaining screws. 6. Slide the unit back into the rack. 7. Using the supplied bolts, bolt the face of the SATABeast/SASBeast unit to the rack.
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Page 5: Attach Cables
The Nexsan Product ID is located on the bottom left of the rear panel. Go to http://register.nexsan.com to register your product. Once the unit has finished booting up, follow the instructions in Chapter 1, Basic Setup of the Nexsan User Manual to get your SATABeast/SASBeast system up and running. -
Page 6: Safety Information
, SASBeast , and the Nexsan logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nexsan Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. NEXSAN 1445 Lawrence Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 | p. 866.4.NEXSAN | www.nexsan.com...
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