Chapter 1: Memory Array Hardware Installation
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Violin 6000 Series Memory Array Installation Guide
535-0045-00 Rev 02
This chapter describes the first phase of a Memory Array implementation: the installation of the
Memory Array hardware and network cabling.
Hardware Installation is a five-step process consisting of the following procedures:
• Unpacking the Memory Array: In this step, unpack the Memory Array shipping box, inspect
the Memory Array components, and verify that you have the tools required to install the
Memory Array hardware.
• Rack-mounting the Memory Array Chassis: In this step, mount the Memory Array chassis
in the equipment rack using the slide-out rails and ground the equipment racks.
• Attaching the Cable Management Arm (if used): In this step, attach the cable management
arm to the Memory Array and the equipment rack.
• Connecting Power: In this step, connect the AC power cords to the Memory Array power
supplies and connect to a power source.
• Connecting the Interface Cables: In this step, connect the interface cables (Fibre Channel,
InfiniBand or 10GBe, PCIe) to the Memory Array chassis and to the client network.
The order of the procedures described in this chapter are offered as general guidelines only.
Depending on your installation environment, you may find it easier to perform the procedures in a
different order than they are presented here. For example, it may be easier to connect the network
management cables to the Memory Array chassis before you install the chassis in the equipment
rack.
Read through this entire chapter and plan your installation according to your location before
installing the Memory Array hardware.
This chapter describes only the first phase of a Memory Array implementation. The remaining
phases can be found in the following sections:
Phase Chapter
2: First-time Memory Array
Configuration
Chapter 2, System Setup and Configuration
3: Driver Installation and Configuration Appendix A, InfiniBand Client Configuration
Note: Violin Driver installation is covered in the
Violin 6000 Series Memory Array User’s Guide and is
only necessary if you connect the Memory Array
directly to a host machine using PCIe cables.
Table 1.1 Phase Task Map
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