Preparing For Installation; Preparing The Site - NetApp StorageGRID 11.5 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for SG100 and SG1000 Appliances

Preparing for installation

Preparing for installation
Preparing to install a StorageGRID 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

Unpacking the boxes
2.
Obtaining additional equipment and tools
3.
4. Web browser requirements
Reviewing appliance network connections
5.
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 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. Confirm that your location provides the correct voltage of AC power (in the range of 120 to
240 volts AC).
3. Obtain a 19-inch (48.3-cm) cabinet or rack to fit shelves of this size (without cables):
Height
1.70 in.
(4.32 cm)
4. Decide where you are going to install the appliance.
Related information
NetApp Hardware Universe
NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool
on page 10
on page 11
on page 11
on page 13
on page 13
on page 16
Width
17.32 in.
(44.0 cm)
Depth
32.0 in.
(81.3 cm)
Maximum weight
39 lb.
(17.7 kg)
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