Chapter 1 Snapserver And Expansion Array Hardware Components - Overland Storage SnapServer 110 Configuration And Hardware Options Manual

SnapServer and Expansion
Array Hardware Components
All rack-mountable SnapServers and expansion arrays come with the cables and
hardware required to install them into a rack and connect them to the network or
other SnapServer storage products. Customers supply the rack, Ethernet switches,
UPS devices, and any backup devices such as a tape library.
The performance and functionality of the SnapServer can be enhanced through the
installation of additional hardware components. A SCSI card can be installed in the
SnapServer 410, 510, 620, N2000, 4200, and 4500 for attaching tape backup devices.
Additional RAM can also be installed to the SnapServer 510, 520, 550, 620, 650.
N2000, 4200, and 4500. Your SnapServer 520, 620, N2000, 4200, 4500, and 18000's
capacity can be increased through the installation of an expansion array controller
card and the attachment of one or more expansion arrays (SAS cards come pre-
installed in your SnapServer 550, 650, and N2000). If your SnapServer EXP E2000 or
Snap Expansion S50 expansion array came with less than the maximum number of
drives, it can be upgraded to increase available capacity. The number of Ethernet
ports on the SnapServer 520, 550, 620, and 650 can be increased to four with the
installation of the Ethernet PCI adapter. The SnapServer NAS N2000 can increase
the number of Ethernet ports to six.
• Use only internal hardware components qualified by Overland Storage —
Overland Storage strongly recommends that you use only qualified components
from authorized Overland Storage resellers. Qualified means that Overland
Storage technicians have tested and verified that the component operates
properly with the SnapServer and other network components. Failure to use
qualified components may seriously impact data availability, could potentially
lead to data loss and corruption, and will void your warranty.
• Standardize on a single vendor for external hardware components — Not only
will standardization on a single vendor minimize the chance of unforeseen
interoperability failures, it will also simplify troubleshooting procedures.
Notes
(1) For a complete list of qualified components, including replacement parts
and installation instructions, go to
your server model; (2) To find an authorized reseller in your area, go to
www.snapserver.com
http://www.snapserver.com
and click the
How to Buy
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