Introduction; Knowledge Prerequisites; Product Documentation And Support - Seagate Exos E 2U12 Series Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

1 Introduction

Seagate Exos E expansion enclosures combine strong performance with high reliability, flexibility, and manageability. Powerful
and compact, the series expandable storage solution supports business with high-capacity and high-availability options.
The system is designed for high availability (HA), with no single point of failure for data or power. Input/output modules
(IOMs) are Storage Bridge Bay (SBB) v2.1 compatible for interconnects, power budgets and rails, form factors, and footprints.
WARNING! Heed all warnings and cautions on labeling and throughout this guide to reduce risk of personal injury or
damage to equipment. You must adhere to all safety requirements in this document. Some relate to the entire system, some to
the rack, some to the storage or expansion enclosure, and others to the FRUs within it.

Knowledge prerequisites

Make sure you have the appropriate knowledge base prior to product installation or service.
Server system administration
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Storage system configuration
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Storage area network (SAN) management
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Fibre Channel (FC) protocol
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Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) protocol
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Ethernet protocol
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Product documentation and support

To obtain documentation, videos, and product information, visit www.seagate.com/support/data-storage-systems/.
Content description
Enhancements, known issues, and updates
Installation of the rail kit and enclosure into a rack
Initial installation of hardware and component replacement
Regulatory compliance, safety, and disposal information
*Printed document included in the shipkit
8 Chapter 1 Introduction
Document
Release Notes
Rackmount Guide*
Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide
Compliance, Safety, and Disposal Guide
Seagate QR codes
Documentation,
Support
2U documentation,
support
5U documentation,
support