Setup; Rack Planning Resources; In This Section Rack Planning Resources - HP StorageWorks MSA500 G2 User Manual

Setup

In this section
Rack planning resources...............................................................................................................31
Optimum environment..................................................................................................................32
Rack warnings ..............................................................................................................................35
Shipping contents .........................................................................................................................36
Rack mounting hardware kit contents
Converting rails for round-hole
Installing a storage system into the
Installing hardware options
Installing servers...........................................................................................................................44
Choosing a configuration..............................................................................................................44
Cabling the storage system
Updating firmware........................................................................................................................48

Rack planning resources

The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000,
10000, and H9 series racks. A summary of the content of each resource follows:
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Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks.
Rack configurations can be created using:
- A simple, guided interface
- Build-it-yourself mode
For more information, refer to the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/products/configurator).
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The Installing Rack Products video provides a visual overview of operations
required for configuring a rack with rack-mountable components. It also
provides the following important configuration steps:
- Planning the site
- Installing rack servers and rack options
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racks...........................................................................................38
rack.......................................................................................39
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