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Obtaining additional equipment and tools (SG6000)

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Before installing the StorageGRID appliance, confirm you have all of the additional equipment and tools that you need.

You need the following additional equipment to install and configure the hardware:

  • Screwdrivers

    Two screwdrivers

    Phillips No. 2 screwdriver

    Medium flat-blade screwdriver

  • ESD wrist strap

    ESD wrist strap
  • Optical cables and SFP transceivers

    Optical cable and SFP+ transceiver

    You need one of the following options:

    • One to four TwinAx cables or optical cables for the 10/25-GbE ports you plan to use on the SG6000-CN controller

    • One to four SFP+ transceivers for the 10/25-GbE ports if you will use optical cables and 10-GbE link speed

    • One to four SFP28 transceivers for the 10/25-GbE ports if you will use optical cables and 25-GbE link speed

  • RJ-45 (Cat5/Cat5e/Cat6) Ethernet cables

    Ethernet cables
  • Service laptop

    Service laptop

    Supported web browser

    1-GbE (RJ-45) port

  • Optional tools

    Power drill and flashlight

    Power drill with Phillips head bit

    Flashlight

    Mechanized lift for 60-drive shelves