Kit Contents Adaptec Storage Enclosure (FS4100, FS4500, SC4100, or FC4100) ■ CD, including software, drivers, and documentation ■ Two power cables ■ Note: Mounting rails for rack installations are sold separately. See your Adaptec reseller for purchase information. Installation Checklist ❏...
Step 1: Installing into a Rack or Tower (optional) Note: Mounting rails for rack installation are sold separately. To purchase a rail kit, see your Adaptec reseller. Required tools: Phillips-head screwdriver ■ Wrench for tightening nuts (if your rack does not have threaded ■...
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Installing into an Equipment Rack Begin the installation by removing the components from the packaging and placing them on an antistatic surface until you need them. Ensure that you have all these rail kit components: Front rails (1 left, 1 right) ■...
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3 Secure the rear rails you selected to the rear supports of the equipment rack, using the supplied screws, as shown in the Figure in Step 1 on page 4 Secure the front rails to the rear rails, as shown below. 5 Tighten all the screws before continuing.
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7 Secure the front of the enclosure with one screw on each side, as shown in the next Figure. One screw per side The equipment rack installation is complete. Continue with Installing the Drive Carriers on page Installing into a Tower Assembly A tower assembly is also referred to as a deskside assembly or pedestal.
3 Remove the tower’s front bezel, as shown below, saving the screws for use in Step 3 4 Turn the enclosure 90° so that the right hand rack mount ear and LEDs are on top, then slide the Storage Enclosure into the tower skin, as shown above.
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Note: The enclosure ID numbers available on the ID switch vary by enclosure model, and are not available on the SC4100. For detailed information about your specific Storage Enclosure, refer to the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD. Step 4: Connecting the I/O Cables...
Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) connectors that support copper or optical cables. Ensure that you have the appropriate SFP installed for your cables. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD for more cabling information and for daisy- chaining instructions.
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Pluggable (SFP) connectors that support copper or optical cables. Ensure that you have the appropriate SFP installed for your cables. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD for more cabling information and for daisy-chaining instructions.
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Connecting Ultra320 SCSI Cables See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD for supported cable lengths and additional cabling information. Caution: Use only Ultra320 certified cables. Ultra160 certified cables are not supported by the Adaptec SC4100 Storage Enclosure.
(UPS) to protect your Storage Enclosure. Next Steps See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User’s Guide on the CD for instructions on how to complete these final installation and set-up tasks for your specific Storage Enclosure model: Powering on your system and configuring your enclosure.