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Table of Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... v
1 Understanding the Array Installation Procedure.................................................................................. 1
2 Rack Mounting the Array........................................................................................................................ 3
Before You Begin .......................................................................................................................................................3
Installation Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................3
Rack Requirements .................................................................................................................................................3
Environmental Requirements..................................................................................................................................4
Protecting Hardware ...............................................................................................................................................4
Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware ....................................................................................................5
Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack ......................................................................................................................6
Installing the Rails and System in a Rack...............................................................................................................6
Determine Where to Place the Mounting Rails in the Rack ...................................................................................6
Slide the Chassis into the Rack ...............................................................................................................................6
Installing the Bezel..................................................................................................................................................7
3 Connecting the Array Cables .................................................................................................................. 9
Network Requirements and Recommendations ..........................................................................................................9
Minimum and Recommended Cable Configurations................................................................................................10
Connect and Secure the Power Cables......................................................................................................................11
Connect the Array to the Network ............................................................................................................................12
Turning On the Array............................................................................................................................................12
Set Up a Serial Connection to the Array...................................................................................................................13
Serial Cable Pinout Information ...........................................................................................................................14
4 Software Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 17
Choose a Configuration Method ...............................................................................................................................17
Collect Configuration Information............................................................................................................................17
Start the Software Configuration ..............................................................................................................................19
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