How This Document Is Organized; Ds4000 Storage Subsystem Installation Tasks - General Overview - IBM TotalStorage DS4300 Installation, User's, And Maintenance Manual

How this document is organized

Chapter 1, "Introduction," on page 1 describes the storage subsystem. This chapter
includes an overview of the storage subsystem features and components.
Chapter 2, "Installing and configuring the storage subsystem," on page 21 contains
information about installing the storage subsystem configuration and gives Fibre
Channel loop configuration examples.
Chapter 3, "Cabling the storage subsystem," on page 29 contains information about
cabling the storage subsystem to other devices.
Chapter 4, "Operating the storage subsystem," on page 89 describes the tasks that
are required to operate the storage subsystem, including the proper sequences for
powering the storage subsystem on and off.
Chapter 5, "Installing and replacing components," on page 105 contains
step-by-step instructions for installing and removing the storage subsystem
components.
Chapter 6, "Solving problems," on page 145 contains storage subsystem problem
symptoms and possible solutions.
Appendix A, "Records," on page 155 provides a form on which you can record and
update important information about the storage subsystem, including serial number
and device records. When you add components to the storage subsystem, be sure
to update the information in this appendix.
Appendix B, "Accessibility," on page 157 provides information about DS4000
Storage Manager accessibility features, which help a user who has a physical
disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use software products
successfully.

DS4000 Storage Subsystem installation tasks - General overview

Table 2 on page xix provides a sequential list of many installation and configuration
tasks that are common to most DS4000 configurations. When you install and
configure your DS4000 storage subsystem, refer to this table to find the
documentation that explains how to complete each task.
See also: The DS4000 Storage Server and Storage Expansion Enclosure Quick
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IBM TotalStorage DS4300 Fibre Channel Storage Subsystem: Installation, User's, and Maintenance Guide
Start Guide provides an excellent overview of the installation process.