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

Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide for SG5700 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. 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
Unpacking the boxes
Before installing the StorageGRID appliance, unpack all boxes and compare the contents to the
items on the packing slip.
SG5712 appliance with 12 drives installed
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Height
3.41 in.
(8.68 cm)
6.87 in.
(17.46 cm)
Width Depth
17.6 in. 21.1 in.
(44.7 cm) (53.6 cm)
17.66 in. 38.25 in.
(44.86 cm) (97.16 cm)
SG5760 appliance with no drives installed
10
Maximum weight
63.9 lb
(29.0 kg)
250 lb.
(113 kg)