Administrator's Guide

3 Installing the messaging system
This chapter explains how to install the messaging system hardware.
Check the kit contents
Remove the contents, making sure you have all the components listed below. If components are
missing, contact HP technical support.
Hardware
• HP E5000 Messaging System base system configuration
• Expansion nodes if deploying an E5700 configuration or if purchased as an upgrade option
for other configurations
• Power cords
• 1.2m CAT5 Ethernet cable
• 0.5m mini SAS cable and 2m mini SAS cable per expansion node
Media and documentation
• Safety and Disposal Documentation CD
• HP E5000 System Recovery DVD
• End User License Agreement
• Certificate of Authenticity Card
• Storage System Rail Kit
• HP ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack
Locate and record the product number, serial number, and SAID number
Before you begin installation, locate and write down the product number of the storage system,
serial number, and support contract service agreement ID (SAID) number.
The product number of the storage system and serial number are located in three places:
• Top of the storage system
• Back of the storage system
• On the storage system shipping box
The SAID number is listed on your service contract agreement (see “Obtaining the Service Agreement
ID (SAID)” (page 61)).
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