Before installing the appliance, you must make sure that the site and the cabinet or rack you plan to use meet the specifications for a StorageGRID appliance.
Procedure
- Confirm that the site meets the requirements for temperature, humidity, altitude range, airflow, heat dissipation, wiring, power, and grounding. See the NetApp Hardware Universe for more information.
- Obtain a 19-inch (48.3-cm) cabinet or rack to fit shelves of this size (without cables):
| Appliance model |
Height |
Width |
Depth |
Maximum weight |
|---|
| SG5612
(12 drives)
|
3.40 in.
(8.64 cm)
|
19.0 in.
(48.26 cm)
|
21.75 in.
(55.25 cm)
|
59.5 lb
(27 kg)
|
SG5660
(60 drives)
|
7.00 in.
(17.78 cm)
|
17.75 in.
(45.08 cm)
|
32.50 in.
(82.55 cm)
|
236.2 lb.
(107.1 kg)
|
- Install any required network switches. See the NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool for compatibility information.