Preparing for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 hardware installation

You must prepare for the installation of the system.

Before you begin

Figure 1 shows the major hardware components that are needed to install the system.

Figure 1. Parts provided for SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 hardware installation in a rack

•  1  SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node
•  2  Support rails
•  3  Cable-management support bar
•  4  Cable-management arm assembly
•  5  Cable-management stop bracket

Country-specific power cables come with the node. These cables are intended for your country-specific power sockets.

Before you start the installation, verify that you received all of the parts that were ordered and that all of the optional features were fitted. A label on the main box indicates the features that were shipped.

1. Ensure that you have everything that you need for installation, including the planning tables and charts. You can obtain the planning tables and charts from www.ibm.com/support. The planning information provides guidelines for completing the planning tables and charts. These tables include the location of hardware, cable connection, and configuration data information that you need to complete the installation procedures. Go no further with these instructions until you are satisfied that all the information is correct and valid.
2. The label on the main box indicates the features that were shipped. Make sure that the contents and quantity match the order. The following feature codes are included:
   • Initial SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node (feature code 3001)
   • Second SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node (feature code 3002)
   • A country-specific power cable (feature codes 9716, 9717, 9718, 9719, 9720, 9721, 9722, 9723, 9725, 9726, 9731, 9732, 9733, 9734, 9735, 9736, or 9737.
   • Addition optional features, which are listed in Optional features.
3. Check that the correct part set was shipped for the feature codes. The feature code contents are in the main box. Verify that you have the following parts:
   • SAN Volume Controller 2145-DH8 node
   • Support rail kit, which contains several components:
     • One left side rail
     • One right side rail
     • Four M6 screws
   • Cable-management arm assembly
   • A power cable with a power plug that is appropriate to your location, unless you are connecting to a rack-mounted power distribution unit.
   • System publications

   If feature codes 5305 or 5325 are not ordered for Fibre Channel connection, you must supply your own fiber-optic Fibre Channel cables. Make sure that four cables per adapter are available.

   If feature code AH12 is ordered, and feature codes 5305, 5325, or ACSS are not ordered for Ethernet connection, you must supply OM2 or OM3 fiber-optic cables. Make sure that four cables per node are available.

   At least one network adapter feature code AH10, AH11, AH14, or AH12 is fitted in each 2145-DH8 system.

   Note: Part numbers and feature codes are subject to change between system releases. The numbers that are listed here might not always reflect what you receive.