Summary of Contents for Sun Microsystems StorEdge A1000
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StorEdge A1000 and ™ ™ D1000 Rackmount Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. 901 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA 94303-4900 USA 650 960-1300 Fax 650 969-9131 Part No. 805-2626-12 April 2001, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
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Preface This document provides instructions for installing the rail mounting kit for Sun™ StorEdge™ A1000 and D1000 Disk Arrays into a system or expansion cabinet. Using UNIX Commands ® This document does not contain information on basic UNIX commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices.
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We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to us at: docfeedback@sun.com Please include the part number of this document, 805-2626-12, in the subject line of your email. Sun StorEdge A1000 and D1000 Rackmount Installation Guide • April 2001...
Rackmount Installation This document contains the following sections: Kit Contents—page 2 Using the Rackmount Placement Matrix—page 2 Installing the Mounting Tray on the Chassis—page 3 Installing the Mounting Brackets—page 5 Installing the Chassis in the Cabinet—page 7 Reassembling the Cabinet—page 9...
In the table under “Cabinet Documentation,” go to the row that lists the Rackmount Placement Matrix, and then click the link for the PDF file. If you do not have Internet access, ask your Sun contact for a copy of the matrix. Sun StorEdge A1000 and D1000 Rackmount Installation Guide • April 2001...
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Installing the Mounting Tray on the Chassis Before installing a tabletop version of the disk array in a cabinet, you must first install a mounting tray on the bottom of the chassis as described here. If your disk array is already configured for cabinet installation, go directly to “Installing the Mounting Brackets”...
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6. With the aid of an assistant, restore the chassis to the upright position with the front of the chassis facing you. 7. Go to “Installing the Mounting Brackets” on page 5. Sun StorEdge A1000 and D1000 Rackmount Installation Guide • April 2001...
Installing the Mounting Brackets Follow the instructions on preparing for service that are in your system or expansion cabinet documentation. If necessary, be sure to: Extend the stabilizer legs Remove or open the front panel and/or door Remove or open the vented rear door Note –...
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All Except Sun Fire Cabinets Sun Fire Cabinets Mounting Bracket for All Cabinets Except FIGURE 4 3. Install the screws in the front and rear bottom holes. 4. Tighten all four screws. Sun StorEdge A1000 and D1000 Rackmount Installation Guide • April 2001...
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Installing the Chassis in the Cabinet Refer to the Rackmount Placement Matrix for the correct order in which to install the chassis. Caution – The cabinet can become front-heavy while the chassis is being installed. Unless your cabinet is bolted to the floor, ensure that the stabilizer legs are extended before proceeding.
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3. Rest the chassis on the mounting brackets, then slide the chassis in. 4. Install the four securing screws in the front of the cabinet ( FIGURE 6 Installing the Front Securing Screws FIGURE 6 Sun StorEdge A1000 and D1000 Rackmount Installation Guide • April 2001...
5. Install the four securing screws at the rear of the mounting tray ( FIGURE 7 Installing the Rear Securing Screws FIGURE 7 6. Connect the power cables and SCSI cables. For maximum power redundancy, connect the power cables to different power sequencers.
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