Deployment Guide

Install the Storage Center Hardware

This section describes how to unpack the Storage Center equipment, prepare for the installation, and mount the equipment in a

rack.

Unpack and Inventory the Storage Center Equipment

Unpack the storage system and identify the items in your shipment.

Figure 23. SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Components

Documentation 2. Storage system

3. Rack rails 4. Front bezel

Prepare the Installation Environment

Make sure that the environment is ready for installing the Storage Center.

• Rack Space — The rack must have enough space to accommodate the storage system chassis, expansion enclosures, and

switches.

• Power — Power must be available in the rack, and the power delivery system must meet the requirements of the Storage

Center.

• Connectivity — The rack must be wired for connectivity to the management network and any networks that carry front-end

I/O from the Storage Center to servers.

Safety Precautions

Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.

If equipment described in this section is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection provided by the equipment could be

impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described in the following sections.

NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with each Storage Center component. Warranty

information is included within this document or as a separate document.

Installation Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions:

Install the Storage Center Hardware