Installing The Hardware; Registering The Hardware - NetApp StorageGRID SG1000 Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Installing the hardware

Hardware installation entails installing the SG1000 into a cabinet or rack, connecting the cables, and
applying power.
Steps
1.

Registering the hardware

2. Installing the appliance into a cabinet or rack
3. Cabling the appliance
4. Connecting power cords and applying power
5. Viewing status indicators on the SG1000
Registering the hardware
Registering the appliance hardware provides support benefits.
Steps
1. Locate the chassis serial number for the appliance.
You can find the number on the packing slip, in your confirmation email, or on the appliance after
you unpack it.
2. Go to the NetApp Support Site at
3. Determine whether you need to register the hardware:
If you are a...
Existing NetApp customer
New NetApp customer
on page 24
on page 25
on page 26
on page 28
on page 28
mysupport.netapp.com
Follow these steps...
a. Sign in with your username and password.
b. Select Products > My Products.
c. Confirm that the new serial number is listed.
d. If it is not, follow the instructions for new NetApp customers.
a. Click Register Now, and create an account.
b. Select Products > Register Products.
c. Enter the product serial number and requested details.
After your registration is approved, you can download any required
software. The approval process might take up to 24 hours.
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