System Installation and Configuration
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1. Installation Overview
1. Unpack the system (Section 2).
2. Install the controllers, BBU, ATS, and disk enclosures into rack (Section 3).
3. Connect the disk enclosures to controllers (Section 4).
4. Install the disk modules into the disk enclosures (Section 5).
5. Connect the cables between controllers, BBUs, ATSs, and PDU (Sections 6 and 7).
6. Configure the ATSs (Section 8).
7. Configure the network ports via the serial console (Sections 9 to 12).
8. Configure the BBUs (Section 13).
9. Validate the hardware and configure subsystem settings (Section 14).
10. For E-platforms, use either a VNC viewer or SSH to access the preconfigured Virtual
Machines (Section 15).
For block-storage configurations, create storage pools, virtual disks, spare pools, and
presentations (Sections 16 to 21).
2. Unpacking the System
If your system is already installed in the racks, refer to the DDN 42U/45U 28" Wide Rack
Installation and Service Guide for instructions on removing the system from the shipping
crate and positioning the system.
Before you unpack your SFA12K, inspect the shipping containers for damage. If you detect
damage, report it to your carrier. Retain all boxes and packing materials in case you need to
store or ship the system in the future.
2.1 Packing List
The SFA12K ships with the following:
• Two controllers with rackmount kit
• Two battery backup units (BBU) with rackmount kit
• Two automatic transfer switches (ATS) with rackmount kit and serial cable
• InfiniBand ICL cables (3 cables for SFA12K-20, 12KXE, 12K-20E; 6 cables for SFA12KXi,
12KX, and 12K-40)
• Two USB cables (BBUs to controllers)
• SAS cables
• Disk enclosures with rackmount kit
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