NEC Storage S1300 User Manual page 6

Setting Up the System...................................................................................2-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................2-2
Unpacking the System ........................................................................................................2-2
Checking the Package Contents ....................................................................................2-3
Installation and Connection Procedures .............................................................................2-4
Installation Flow............................................................................................................2-4
Mounting the Disk Array Unit into a Rack Cabinet......................................................2-5
Unpacking the Rack Mounting Hardware .............................................................2-5
Before You Begin..................................................................................................2-5
Installing the Rail Assemblies to the Rack Cabinet...............................................2-5
Installing the Disk Array Unit in the Rack ..........................................................2-10
Installing Cables ..................................................................................................2-11
Connecting the Disk Array Unit..................................................................................2-12
Notes on Connecting the Disk Array Unit...........................................................2-13
Connecting the Disk Array Unit to the Host System...........................................2-14
Connecting the Ethernet Cable ............................................................................2-18
Connecting the Power Cords ...............................................................................2-19
Using the Disk Array Unit................................................................................................2-20
Notes on Handling the Disk Array Unit ......................................................................2-20
Powering On the Disk Array Unit ...............................................................................2-21
Powering Off the Disk Array Unit ..............................................................................2-22
Upgrading the System...................................................................................3-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................3-2
Adding Hard Disk Drives ...................................................................................................3-2
Installation Procedure....................................................................................................3-3
Setting Procedures.........................................................................................................3-6
Logical Disk Setting Procedure .............................................................................3-6
Spare Disk Setting Procedure ................................................................................3-6
Adding Disk Enclosures .....................................................................................................3-7
Connecting a Disk Enclosure to the Disk Array Unit ...................................................3-7
Connecting a Disk Enclosure to Another Disk Enclosure...........................................3-10
Removing a Disk Enclosure ........................................................................................3-13
Problem Solving ............................................................................................4-1
Overview ............................................................................................................................4-2
Troubleshooting Checklists ................................................................................................4-3
Fault LED Indicator Description ........................................................................................4-4
Replacing Defective Devices..............................................................................................4-5
Replacing a Fibre Channel Controller...........................................................................4-5
Replacing the LAN Card ...............................................................................................4-8
Replacing a Power Supply Unit ..................................................................................4-10
Replacing a Battery Backup Unit ................................................................................4-16
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ......................................................................................4-17
Computer Viruses .............................................................................................................4-20
Service and Support..........................................................................................................4-20
Disposing of the Disk Array Unit.....................................................................................4-20
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