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Summarization of Contents
Safety and environmental notices
Safety notices and labels
Review safety notices and information labels before using the product.
Caution notices for the system
Understand and follow caution notices for the system for safe operation.
Danger notices for the system
Understand and follow danger notices for the system to avoid severe hazards.
General safety
Follow general safety guidelines when servicing the Storwize V5100 system.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Learn how to handle devices sensitive to static electricity to prevent damage.
Environmental notices
Review required environmental notices for IBM Systems products.
About this guide
Who should use this guide
Identify the intended audience for this guide and prerequisites for installation.
Publications and related libraries
Find product manuals, other publications, and websites related to your system.
Chapter 1. Before you begin the installation
Reviewing your packing slip
Verify shipment contents against the packing slip for accuracy.
Identifying the hardware components
Familiarize yourself with hardware components and port locations of enclosures.
Verify environmental requirements
Ensure physical site meets power and environmental conditions for system reliability.
Review enclosure location guidelines
Follow guidelines for positioning enclosures in the rack for stability and access.
Chapter 2. Installing the system hardware
Unpacking the Storwize V5100 control enclosure
Follow instructions for unpacking the Storwize V5100 control enclosure and its parts.
Installing support rails for the control enclosures
Install control enclosure support rails in the rack before mounting the enclosure.
Installing a Storwize V5100 control enclosure
Install the control enclosure into the rack onto the installed support rails.
Unpacking an optional 5U expansion enclosure
Follow instructions for unpacking the 5U expansion enclosure and its parts.
Installing an optional 5U SAS expansion enclosure
Install the 5U SAS expansion enclosure in the rack and connect it.
Identify the hardware components: 2077-92F, 2077-A9F
Familiarize yourself with the external components of the 2077-92F, 2077-A9F expansion enclosure.
Installing or replacing a drive: 2077-92F, 2077-A9F
Follow the procedure to install or replace a drive in the 2077-92F, 2077-A9F expansion enclosure.
Powering off the expansion enclosure: 2077-92F, 2077-A9F
Follow the procedure to power down a 2077-92F, 2077-A9F expansion enclosure.
Chapter 3. Configuring the system
Checking your web browser settings for the management GUI
Ensure your web browser is supported and configured for management GUI access.
Initializing the control enclosure
Connect an Ethernet cable to the technician port to initialize the control enclosure.
Completing the initial system setup
Use the management GUI to perform initial system setup tasks after service setup.
Verify and update the system firmware and software
Check for and install the latest firmware and software levels for the system.
Chapter 4. Adding an expansion enclosure to an existing system
About this task
Understand the process of updating system configuration via management GUI.
Procedure
Follow steps to install and connect an expansion enclosure to the system.
Chapter 5. Adding a control enclosure to an existing system
About this task
Understand requirements for adding a control enclosure to an existing system.
Procedure
Follow steps to install and connect a control enclosure to an existing system.
Appendix A. Accessibility features for the system
Accessibility features
Review major accessibility features for the system, including screen reader support.
Keyboard navigation
Learn to use keyboard shortcuts for operations and menu actions.
Appendix C. Control enclosure requirements
Safety notices
Review general safety information for all rack-mounted devices.
Power requirements for each power supply (two per enclosure)
Ensure the environment meets power requirements for system PSUs.
Environmental requirements
Understand system airflow and temperature requirements for optimal operation.
Dimensions and weight requirements for rack installation
Verify rack space availability and support for enclosure dimensions and weights.
Appendix D. SAS expansion enclosure requirements
Power requirements for each power supply (two per enclosure)
Ensure the environment meets power requirements for SAS expansion enclosure PSUs.
Environmental requirements
Understand system airflow and temperature requirements for SAS enclosures.
Dimensions and weight requirements for rack installation
Verify rack space availability and support for expansion enclosure dimensions and weights.
Notices
Homologation statement
Check product certification for connection to public telecommunication networks.
Electromagnetic compatibility notices
Review Class A statements for IBM products regarding EMC.
United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
Understand FCC rules for Class A digital devices and operation conditions.
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