User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notice
- About This Guide
- Guide to Conventions
- Trademarks
- Table of content
- Table of Figures
- 1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 Storage Systems
- 2. Preparing to Install ExaSAN B08S2-PS
- 3. Installing the ExaSAN B08S2-PS
- 4. Using RAIDGuardX GUI
- 4.1 Accessing the RAIDGuardX GUI
- 4.1.1 RAIDGuard X Client and Server
- 4.1.2 RAIDGuard X Menu Bar
- 4.1.3 Updating the ExaSAN RAID system Firmware
- 4.1 Accessing the RAIDGuardX GUI
- 5. RAID Overview
- 6. Appendices
3. Installation
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3. Installing the ExaSAN B08S2-PS
Follow the steps in this chapter to prepare your ExaSAN B08S2-PS system for installation.
3.1 Installing the System
Follow the instructions in this section to hook up all your hardware components of the ExaSAN B08S2-
PS system. Do not turn the power of any individual component on until instructed. When all components
are properly connected, follow the instructions in section 3.3.1 “Powering On” to turn the components on
in the prescribed order.
3.1.1 Installing Disk Drives
Follow the steps below to install your HDDs. .
1. With the connectors facing outward, insert the HDD into the disk tray. (PCBA on the bottom)
2. Slide the HDD outward until the connectors align with the edge of the disk tray.
3. Secure the HDD to the disk tray with four screws from the bottom.
Figure 13: Mounting screws on tray
4. Slide the disk tray into the disk bays on the front of the chassis.
Figure 14: Insert tray into B08S2-PS
5. Push the tray inward until the tray firmly connects and you hear the tray click into place.