Preparing For Installation; Preparing The Site - NetApp StorageGRID SG1000 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

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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

2. Unpacking the boxes
3. Obtaining additional equipment and tools
4. Web browser requirements
5. Preparing networks
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 120-volt AC power.
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 12
on page 13
on page 19
Width
17.32 in.
(44.0 cm)
Depth Maximum weight
32.0 in. 39 lb.
(81.3 cm) (17.7 kg)