2 Hardware installation
This section details the steps to install the VLS hardware:
• Preparing for the installation
• Unpacking
• Identifying the VLS shipping carton contents
• Installing the VLS node(s) into a rack
• Install the 100 Mb Ethernet switch 2524 into a rack
• Install the 1 Gb Ethernet switch 2824 into a rack
• Installing VLS300 cables
Preparing for the installation
PreparetheEVAfortheVLS300
Arrays that will be connected to the VLS300 must a lready be setup with the appropriate configuration
as described in the solutions guide, including:
• Command View EVA is installed, at firmware revision 5100 or later, and functioning properly .
• There are either two external FC switches/fabrics or two zones on an external FC switch/fabric so that
there are two (high availability) data pathways from the VLS300 to the EVA.
• All of the required VRaid LUNs required for the VLS have been created on the EVA ac cording to the
design g uidelines (for example, each LUN is roughly the sam e size —2 TB is preferred. The LUNs can
not be read-only. RAID 5 is recommended. Path failover is balanced across both EVA controllers).
If this has not been done, refer to the solutions guide for instructions.
Tools for installation
• Two people
• Phillips screwdriver
• Box cutt
ing knife
Taking ESD p recautions
To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the
system or handling par ts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor m ay damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of
the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place par ts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always be properly g rounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
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