Required Tools And Hardware; Preparing The Site; Installing The Ds3500 Storage Subsystem In A Rack - IBM DS3500 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual

The DVD also includes the storage subsystem controller firmware. For the latest controller firmware, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/.
4. Read the applicable readme files that are included in the Storage Manager host software or DS3500
controller firmware packages for any updated information about hardware, software, or firmware
products.
5. Continue with "Required tools and hardware."

Required tools and hardware

Have the following tools and equipment available:
v Region-specific power cords
v 5/16 (8 mm) hex nut driver
v #0 and #1 Phillips screwdrivers
v Electrostatic-discharge protection (such as a grounding wrist strap)
v Rack power jumper cords
v Rack-mounting hardware
v Ethernet interface cables and cable straps (depending on configuration)
v SAS cables (depending on configuration)
v Fibre Channel cables, interface cables, and cable straps (depending on configuration)
v SFP modules (depending on configuration)

Preparing the site

This section lists the floor space requirements and weight information for the DS3500. For information
about interface cables and connections, see Chapter 3, "Cabling the storage subsystem and storage
enclosure," on page 3-1.
The floor area at the installation site must provide the following conditions:
v Sufficient space to install the DS3500 storage subsystem
v Enough stability to support the weight of the fully configured DS3500 storage subsystem and
associated devices (see "Weight" on page 1-16).
Make sure that all requirements, such as floor space, air conditioning, and electrical service, have been
met. Other site preparation activities include the following tasks:
v Make sure that there is enough room to move around the rack and install the modules.
v Install uninterruptible-power-supply devices.
v If applicable, install host servers with host bus adapters (HBAs), switches, or other devices.
v Route interface cables from the HBA ports in the hosts or switches to the installation area.
v Route main power cords to the installation area.
Continue with "Installing the DS3500 storage subsystem in a rack."

Installing the DS3500 storage subsystem in a rack

To install the DS3500 in a rack, follow the instructions in the DS3500 and EXP3500 Rack Installation and
Quick Start Guide. Then, continue with Chapter 3, "Cabling the storage subsystem and storage enclosure,"
on page 3-1.
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