Preparing the site and host server
Before beginning the enclosure installation, verify that the site where you will install your
storage system has the following:
- A mechanical lift that can safely hoist a 280 lb high-density enclosure for installation into a 1.2 m rack.
- A proper redundant AC power source or a rack power distribution unit (PDU) with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
- A host computer configured with the appropriate software, BIOS, and drives. Contact your supplier for the correct software configurations.
- A static-protected environment for temporarily storing disk drive modules if the enclosure is intended for rack-mount use. See the Safety guidelines before unpacking the enclosure and installing it in the rack.
Before installing the enclosure, verify the existence of the following:
- SAS HBA
- Qualified cable options for host connection and EBOD cascades
- One suitable C20 to C19 power cord per PSU
- Rail kit and Cable Management Arm (for rack installation)
- Disk drive modules for use in populating the disk slots after the enclosure is secured into the rack.
Contact IBM support for a list of qualified accessories for use with the enclosure. The accessories box contains the power cords and other accessories.