Chapter 6. Installing the DS400 storage subsystem
This chapter describes the DS400 storage subsystem components.
Inventory checklist
After you unpack the storage subsystem, make sure that you have the items that
are described in this section.
Hardware
IBM TotalStorage DS400 storage subsystem model 1700-1RS comes with the
following components:
v One Fibre Channel RAID controller
v 14 hard disk drive filler panels
v Two power supplies
IBM TotalStorage DS400 storage subsystem model 1700-2RD comes with the
following components:
v Two Fibre Channel RAID controllers
v 14 hard disk drive filler panels
v Two power supplies
The following hardware comes with all storage subsystem models:
v One rack-mounting hardware kit
v Ethernet wrap plug (for diagnostic purposes only)
v Rack jumper power cords (one or two depending on storage subsystem model)
v Chassis bezel assembly
Software and documentation (all models)
The following software and documentation come with the storage subsystem:
v IBM ServeRAID 8.20 Application CD
v IBM TotalStorage DS300 and DS400 Support CD
v IBM TotalStorage DS300 and DS400 Quick Installation Guide
v IBM Documentation CD, including:
v Rack Mounting Assembly kit, including:
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– Two rack support rails (right and left assembly)
– Ten M6 hex screws
– Ten M6 cage nuts
– Ten M6 clip nuts
To download the latest ServeRAID Application CD that supports the IBM
TotalStorage DS300 and DS400, go to
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/index.html.
– IBM TotalStorage Types 1700 and 1701 Warranty and Support Information
– IBM TotalStorage DS300 and DS400 Hardware Installation and User's Guide
– IBM TotalStorage DS300 and DS400 Software Installation Guide
– Safety Information document
– Rack Installation Instructions
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