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Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Notice Before Installation

2.1.1. STARDOM SCSI Series Products Features

STARDOM SCSI Series Products with the features as follows:

• Dual SCSI channels design

• 4 eSATA expansion interfaces

• Supports RAID 6 level

• Supports hot-swap

• N-way mirroring

• GUI operator interface

• Online capacity expansion and RAID level conversion

• Volume-speciﬁ c shared/dedicated cache

• Supports S.M.A.R.T

• Supports SAF-TE

• Array roaming

Through appropriate implementation, STARDOM SCSI Series Products can provide non-stop service with

high fault tolerance.

STARDOM SCSI Series Products connect to related system through the SCSI interface and can be

conﬁ gured to any RAID level. They provide reliable data protection and support RAID 6 level. RAID 6

level allows two damaged hard disks without affecting current data. Data in the damaged hard disk can

be restored by the data in the working hard disks.

By providing high-performance and protecting your data, STARDOM SCSI Series Products are the most

cost-effective and best solution in the data storage backup ﬁ eld for small and medium business.

2.1.2. Verifying the Related Equipments

Before you install the related products, please verify the following items ﬁ rst:

• When you open the package and take out the hardware components, please check if any accessory

is missing or damaged

• Refer to Appendix A Certiﬁ cation List to verify if your hardware devices are supported

• Before upgrading ﬁ rmware, please read the latest notice ﬁ rst

• A server equipped with SCSI HBA card

• SCSI cable and terminator

• CAT 5e or CAT 6 network cable used in the management port

• Plan your storage system architecture in advance

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Network information of the management port. To use a static IP address, please prepare the information

about the static IP address, subnet mask and default gateway

• Complete all the hardware installation before booting the system. The connection to the controller

port, management port and SCSI port should be completed ﬁ rst

2.1.3. Package Contents

After you open the outer package, make sure that the following items are in the box:

• STARDOM SCSI Series Products body

• AC Power Cord

• RS-232 Port Cable

• CD

• User Manual

• Accessory Kit

2.2 Installation

2.2.1. Hardware Installation

Please follow the following procedures to complete the hardware installation of STARDOM SCSI Series Products:

Step 1 Open the outer package and take out the product body. (Make sure the related accessories

and the product body are not damaged or missing. If you have any questions, contact the

distributor or sales)

Step 2 Mount the product to a stable surface or the rack (SR7650). Make sure that the fan is not

blocked and there is appropriate space around for heat dissipation. (Do not place the product

nearby water area or any environment that may cause damage to the product)

Step 3 Take out the tray and install your hard disk in it. Make sure to fasten the hard disk securing

screws to prevent damages caused by unnecessary movement.

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