How this document is organized
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” on page 1 describes the IBM System Storage DS4800
Storage Subsystem. This chapter includes an inventory checklist and an overview
of the storage subsystem features, operating specifications, and components.
Chapter 2, “Installing the storage subsystem,” on page 27 contains instructions for
installing the DS4800 Storage Subsystem in a standard rack cabinet and setting the
interface options.
Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage subsystem,” on page 47 contains fibre channel and
power cabling information for the DS4800 Storage Subsystem.
Chapter 4, “Operating the storage subsystem,” on page 101 contains instructions for
powering the DS4800 Storage Subsystem on or off during either normal or
emergency situations. It also contains information on how to check the LEDs on the
front and back of the storage subsystem.
Chapter 5, “Replacing components,” on page 141 contains step-by-step instructions
for how to install or remove customer replaceable units (CRUs), such as power
supply and fan units, RAID controllers, and interconnect-battery units.
Chapter 6, “Hardware maintenance,” on page 167 contains problems, symptoms,
and error messages that are specific to the DS4800 Storage Subsystem. It also
contains the parts listing for the DS4800 Storage Subsystem.
Appendix A, “Additional DS4000 documentation,” on page 177 provides references
to other DS4000 publications.
Appendix B, “Records,” on page 187 provides a table that you can use to record
and update important information about your DS4800, including serial number,
model and machine type, and MAC addresses.
Appendix C, “Rack mounting templates,” on page 189 provides the rack mounting
templates for installation of the DS4800. If you want to tear out the templates from
the document for use during installation, use these copies of the templates.
Appendix D, “Power cords,” on page 193 lists power cord information for the
DS4800.
Appendix E, “Accessibility,” on page 195 provides information about DS4000
Storage Manager accessibility features.
DS4000 Storage Subsystem installation tasks - General overview
Table 2 on page xix provides a sequential list of many installation and configuration
tasks that are common to most DS4000 configurations. When you install and
configure your DS4000 storage subsystem, refer to this table to find the
documentation that explains how to complete each task.
See
also: The DS4000 Storage Server and Storage Expansion Enclosure Quick
Start Guide provides an excellent overview of the installation process.
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