Preparing for the hardware installation

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You must prepare for the installation of the node by verifying that all the parts that were ordered have been received.

Procedure

To prepare for installation, complete the following steps.

  1. Ensure that you have everything 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 shipping box indicates features that were shipped. Make sure that the contents and quantity match the order.
  3. Check that the correct part set has been shipped.
    • Verify that you have the listed parts:
      • Nodes
        Note: You must install at least two nodes.
      • Rail kit
        • The support rail kit contains a number of components within its box. Verify that you have the following items:
          • One left side rail
          • One right side rail
          • Four M6 screws
      • Cable-management arm assembly
    • Country-specific power cables come with the node. These cables are intended for your country-specific power sockets. Use the power plug that is appropriate to your location unless you are connecting to a rack-mounted power distribution unit.
    • SAN Volume Controller publications: ship group (one box of publications per pair of nodes):
      • SAN Volume Controller Publications CD
      • SAN Volume Controller Read First
      • IBM Systems Safety Notices CD
      • Hardware Installation Guide
      • SAN Volume Controller License Information for SAN Volume Controller CD
      • SAN Volume Controller Statement of Limited Warranty flyer
      • Environmental Notices CD
      • IBM® license information for machine code
      • Other miscellaneous flyers

    If fiber-optic Fibre Channel cables are not ordered, you must supply your own cables. Make sure that four cables per adapter are available.

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

    At least one network adapter is fitted in each node.