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Figures............................ix
Tables............................xiii
Safety ............................xv
About this document ......................xxi
Who should read this document ..................xxi
How this document is organized ..................xxi
DS4000 Storage Subsystem installation tasks - General overview ......xxii
Getting information, help, and service ................xxvi
Before you call .......................xxvi
Using the documentation....................xxvi
Finding DS4000 readme files ..................xxvii
Web sites .........................xxvii
Software service and support..................xxviii
Hardware service and support .................xxviii
Fire suppression systems ...................xxix
How to send your comments ..................xxix
Chapter 1. Introduction......................1
Overview ...........................1
Models ...........................2
Operating system support ....................3
Fibre channel defined ......................3
SATA defined .........................3
Inventory checklist ........................3
Product updates and support notifications ...............5
Best practices guidelines......................5
Storage subsystem components ...................6
Enhanced Disk Drive Modules (E-DDMs)...............7
Controllers ..........................8
Connectors, switch, and enclosure ID ...............8
Setting up IP addresses for DS4000 storage controllers ........11
AC power supply and fan units ..................12
DC power supply and fan units ..................14
Battery units .........................17
SFP modules ........................19
Telco bezel .........................19
Software and hardware compatibility and upgrades ...........20
Software and firmware support code upgrades ............21
Determining firmware levels ...................21
Specifications .........................22
Area requirements ......................22
Dimensions ........................22
Weight ..........................23
Shipping dimensions.....................23
Environmental requirements and specifications ............24
Temperature and humidity ...................24
Altitude..........................25
Airflow and heat dissipation ..................25
Shock and vibration requirements ................26
Acoustic noise .......................26
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