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E-Series Systems

Prepare for installation

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Learn how to prepare to install your E2860, E5760, or DE460 series storage system.

Steps

  1. Create an account and register your hardware at NetApp Support.

  2. Ensure that the following items are in the box that you received.

    Shelf with installed drives and bezel

    Shelf, bezel, and rackmount hardware

    Shelf handles

    Shelf handles x4

    The following table identifies the types of cables you might receive. If you receive a cable not listed in the table, see Hardware Universe to locate the cable and identify its use.

    Connector type Cable type Use

    Ethernet cables

    Ethernet cables

    (if ordered)

    Management connection

    I/O cables

    I/O cables

    (if ordered)

    Cabling the data hosts

    Power cables

    Power cables

    x2 per shelf

    (if ordered)

    Powering up the storage system

    SAS cables

    SAS cables (Included only with the drive shelves)

    Cabling the shelves

  3. Ensure that you provide the following items.

    Phillips #2 screwdriver

    Phillips #2 screwdriver

    Flashlight

    Flashlight

    ESD strap

    ESD strap

    4U rack"

    4U rack space: A standard 19 in. (48.30 cm) rack to fit 4U shelves of the following dimensions.

    Depth: 38.25 in. (97.16 cm)

    Width: 17.66 in. (44.86 cm)

    Height: 6.87 in. (17.46 cm)

    Max Weight: 250 lb (113 kg)

    Management station with supported browser for management software

    A supported browser for the management software:

    • Google Chrome (version 89 and later)

    • Microsoft Edge (version 90 and later)

    • Mozilla Firefox (version 80 and later)

    • Safari (version 14 and later)