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Procedures for safely unpacking system components and handling them.
Steps for installing disk modules into enclosures, including blank modules and procedures.
Connecting ICL, BBU, ATS, and PDU components for system power and data.
Configuring Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) via web interface for site voltage.
Powering on the system and setting up serial connections for initial configuration.
Configuring network interfaces, GUI access, and subsystem attributes.
Creating storage pools, virtual disks, and spare pools for disk storage.
Connecting hosts and presenting virtual disks for external access.
Instructions for installing the SFA12K controller into a rack using provided rails.
Procedures for installing the BBU into the rack, including connecting batteries.
Steps for mounting the ATS into the rack behind the BBU.
Figures illustrating cabling for various SFA12K configurations with SS7000/SS8460 enclosures.
Information on disk labels and enclosure numbering for proper placement.
Steps to generate an activation key and activate licenses for system features.
| Model | SFA12KXE |
|---|---|
| Category | Storage |
| RAID Support | Yes |
| Scalability | Scale-out architecture |
| Drive Support | SSD and HDD |
| Storage Controller Type | Active-active |
| Interface | InfiniBand, Ethernet |
| Performance | Low latency |
| RAID Level | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Operating System Compatibility | Linux |
| Form Factor | Rack-mounted |