Chapter 2 Workflow - Installation To Operation - NEC Storage M100 Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Workflow - Installation to Operation

This chapter explains the flow of disk array unit from installation to operation.
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Disk Array Unit Installation
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Release 6.0
Installation Preparation
 Prepare the following:
Machines - Client machine to run the NEC Storage Manager client and the
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application server.
Cables - LAN cable (shielded), interface cables (FC and/or iSCSI), and
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power supply cable.
IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses for the disk array unit.
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Network devices (as necessary).
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Disk drives.
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Tools and accessories like Phillips screwdriver and installation CDs.
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 Perform the preliminary setup of the application server.
See Section 3.1: "Preparation"
Hardware Installation
 Install disk array unit in the rack.
Optional
( ) Install disk enclosure in the rack.
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 Install disk drive.
See Section 3.2: "Installation"
Cable Connections
Connect the following cables:
Optional
 ( ) SAS cable to connect disk array unit and disk enclosure.
 FC cable to connect disk array unit and application server (for FC).
 LAN cable or optical Ethernet cable to connect disk array unit and application
server (for iSCSI).
 LAN cable to connect disk array unit, application server, and client.
Optional
 ( ) Power supply cable to connect disk enclosure to power supply.
Power supply cable to connect disk array unit to power supply.
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See Section 3.3: "Connection"
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