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♦ IO port cabling - All series models are equipped with 0.8mm VHDCI SCSI
connectors. Please contact our technical support for an updated list of host adapters
that have been tested and proved compatible with the ES U16U series.
♦ Drive Bays - All drive bays should be installed with drives or at least an empty tray
canister.
♦ Power supplies and cooling fan modules - All series models come with redundant
power and cooling fan modules. Operation with single module should only occur
when one module fails and is being replaced.
2.4.3 General Installation Procedure
If the following steps are followed, the installation of the ES subsystem should be smooth
and efficient. Detailed, illustrated instructions for each step are given in the following
sections.
CAUTION
To ensure that the system is correctly installed, please follow the steps outlined below.
If these steps are followed the installation will be fast and efficient. If these steps are
not followed may hardware may accidentally be installed incorrectly
Step 1. Unpack – Unpack the subsystem and make sure that all the components that
Step 2. Change the DIMM Module – Although a DIMM module has been
Step 3. Install optional BBU – Install the optional BBU prior to the operation of the
Step 4. Install the Controller Module – Install the controller module. (See Section
Step 5. Rack/Cabinet installation – If the ES U16U is going to be installed in a rack
Step 6. Install Hard Drives – Separately purchased SCSI-320 hard drives must be
Step 7. Install Drive Trays – After the hard drives have been installed into the drive
Hardware Installation Preparation
are meant to come with the subsystem have indeed arrived. (See Section 2.5)
preinstalled on the controller board, if a user wishes to use a different DIMM
module with a larger memory capacity then the DIMM module exchange
should be made first. (See Section 2.6)
subsystem. (See Section 2.7)
2.8)
or a cabinet, it should be installed prior to the installation of the hard drives.
Installing the ES U16U into a rack or cabinet requires at least three people.
(See Section 2.9)
individually installed in to the drive trays. (See Section 2.10.2)
trays, the drive trays must be installed into the enclosure itself. (See Section
2.10.3)
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