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Completing the Hardware Installation
Next, you should check to make sure that all SAS drives have been properly inserted and
have not come loose in transit.
Step
1. Checking the drive
bays
2. Check the airflow
3. Connect your
network cable(s)
4. Connect your
keyboard and monitor
5. Supply power to the
system
6. Power your system
on
7. Get the IP address
Description
All drives can be accessed from the front of the server. Verify that
the hard disk drive trays are inserted all the way into their bay.
Airflow is provided by six high performance fans. The system
component layout was carefully designed to promote sufficient
airflow through the 1U rack mount space. Verify that all cables in
your rack are not obstructing the chassis's airflow.
Plug your Network Cable(s) to both the NIC ports (or to just one of
them) located on the back of the server.
Plug your keyboard and monitor to the proper ports located on the
back of the server.
The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system.
Plug the two power cords from the power supply units into a high-
quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise and
power surges. It is recommended that you use an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS).
Power on your server by pressing the power button on the front of
your server.
Once the StorTrends Storage Appliance is fully operational, you will
see the following screen. Write down the IP Address listed in the "Ip
Address" field. If you have both NICs connected to your network,
there will be two IP Addresses.
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