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The kit includes a DS4000 Storage Manager Support CD that has the
appropriate IBM DS4000 Storage Manager host software. If you order more
than one host software kit, the additional kits may also be shipped in the
DS4700 Express shipping box.
The CD also includes the DS4000 Storage Subsystem controller firmware. For
the latest controller firmware, check the IBM support Web site for DS4000
storage products:
www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk
5. Read the appropriate readme files that are included in the Storage Manager
host software or DS4700 Express controller firmware packages for any updated
information about hardware, software, or firmware products. See “Finding
DS4000 readme files” on page xxvii to learn how to access the DS4000 readme
files on the Web.
6. Continue with “Preparing the site.”
Tools and hardware required
Gather the tools and equipment you will need for installation. These might include:
v Region-specific power cords required for the DS4700 Express
v 5/16 (8 mm) hex nut driver
v #2 Phillips screwdriver
v Antistatic protection (such as a grounding wrist strap)
v Fibre channel (FC) and Ethernet interface cables and cable straps
v Rack power jumper cords that are shipped with the DS4700 Express
v SFP modules
v Rack-mounting hardware that ships with the DS4700 Express
Preparing the site
This section lists the floor space requirements and weight information for the
storage subsystem. For information on interface cables and connections, see
Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage subsystem,” on page 55.
Floor space: The floor area at the installation site must provide the following
conditions:
v Sufficient space to install the storage subsystem
v Enough stability to support the weight of the fully configured storage subsystem
and associated systems. See “Weight” on page 23 for weight specifications
Ensure that all requirements, such as floor space, air conditioning, and electrical
service, have been met. Other site preparation activities include the following tasks:
v To ensure that there is enough room to move around the cabinet and install
modules, clear space at the installation area.
v Install uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices.
v If applicable, install host servers with fibre channel host bus adapters (HBAs),
fibre channel switches, or other devices.
v Route interface cables from the fibre channel HBA ports in the hosts or fibre
channel switches to the installation area.
v Route main power cords to the installation area.
Continue with “Preparing the rack cabinet” on page 36.
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