Preparing For Installation; Preparing The Site - NetApp StorageGRID Webscale SG5700 Series Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Preparing for installation

Preparing to install a StorageGRID Webscale appliance entails preparing the site and obtaining all
required hardware, cables, and tools. You should also gather IP addresses and network information.
Steps
1.

Preparing the site

2. Unpacking the boxes
3. Obtaining additional equipment and tools
4. Web browser requirements
5. Reviewing appliance network connections
6. Gathering installation information
Preparing the site
Before installing the appliance, you must make sure that the site and the cabinet or rack you plan to
use meet the specifications for a StorageGRID Webscale appliance.
Steps
1. Confirm that the site meets the requirements for temperature, humidity, altitude range, airflow,
heat dissipation, wiring, power, and grounding. See the NetApp Hardware Universe for more
information.
2. If you are installing the SG5760 model, confirm that your location provides 240-volt AC power.
3. Obtain a 19-inch (48.3-cm) cabinet or rack to fit shelves of this size (without cables):
Appliance
model
SG5712
(12 drives)
SG5760
(60 drives)
4. Install any required network switches. See the NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool for
compatibility information.
Related information
NetApp Hardware Universe
NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool
on page 12
on page 13
on page 14
on page 15
on page 15
on page 19
Height Width
3.41 in. 17.6 in.
(8.68 cm) (44.7 cm)
6.87 in. 17.66 in.
(17.46 cm) (44.86 cm)
Depth Maximum
weight
21.1 in. 63.9 lb
(53.6 cm) (29.0 kg)
38.25 in. 250 lb.
(97.16 cm) (113 kg)