User`s guide

EK–SWRA2–IG. C01 2–1

Preparing to Install

This chapter presents the system requirements and, a detailed overview of the

procedures required to install a StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystem with an EISA

or PCI bus.

2.1 Installation Overview

Thank you for purchasing a StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystem.

Installing a StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystem requires the following

steps:

• Preparing to install

• Adding a controller entry to the EISA system configuration file (EISA RAID

controllers only)

• Installing the RAID controller into your system

• Installing the storage enclosure (if applicable)

• Connecting the RAID controller and storage enclosure

• Setting controller options and parameters

• Configuring the Array

• Installing the online management utility for your operating system

Follow the chapters of this guide in the sequence described in Table 2–1 to

install your controller for the first time.

Go to Chapter 9, to upgrade your controller's firmware or BIOS.