Installing the hardware

Hardware installation entails installing the SG6000-CN controller and the E2860 controller shelf into a cabinet or rack, connecting the cables, and applying power.

Steps

  1. Registering the hardware
    Registering the appliance hardware provides support benefits.
  2. Installing the E2860 controller shelf in a cabinet or rack
    You must install a set of rails for the E2860 controller shelf in your cabinet or rack, and then slide the controller shelf onto the rails.
  3. Installing drives in the E2860 controller shelf
    After installing the E2860 controller shelf into a cabinet or rack, you must install all 60 drives into the shelf. The shipment includes two SSD drives, which you should install in the top drawer.
  4. Installing the SG6000-CN controller in a cabinet or rack
    You must install a set of rails for the SG6000-CN controller in your cabinet or rack, and then slide the controller onto the rails.
  5. Cabling the appliance
    You must connect the two E2800 controllers to the SG6000-CN controller, connect the management ports on all three controllers, and connect the 10/25-GbE ports on the SG6000-CN controller to the Grid Network and optional Client Network for StorageGRID.
  6. Connecting power cords and applying power
    After connecting the network cables, you are ready to apply power to the SG6000-CN controller and to the E2860 controller shelf.
  7. Viewing boot-up status codes for the E2800 controllers
    Each E2800 controller has a seven-segment display that provides status codes as the controller powers up.
  8. Viewing status indicators and buttons on the SG6000-CN controller
    The SG6000-CN controller includes indicators that help you determine the status of the controller, including the following indicators and buttons.
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August 2019