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Obtaining additional equipment and tools (SG5700)

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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

    Optical cables for the 10/25-GbE ports you plan to use

    Optional: SFP28 transceivers if you want to use 25-GbE link speed

  • Ethernet cables

    Ethernet cables

  • Service laptop

    Service laptop

    Supported web browser

    SSH client, such as PuTTY

    1-Gb (RJ-45) Ethernet port

  • Optional tools

    Power drill and flashlight

    Power drill with Phillips head bit

    Flashlight

    Mechanized lift for SG5760