Dot Hill Systems II 200 FC Manuale Utente
Chapter 2 Site Planning
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Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or radio
frequency interference.
frequency interference.
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Stay within the cable length limitations.
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Provide two separate power sources for the array. These power sources must be
independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a separate circuit breaker
at the power distribution point.
independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a separate circuit breaker
at the power distribution point.
2.6.2
Tabletop Placement
SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE arrays can be positioned on a desk or a table.
Follow these guidelines when preparing a tabletop placement for your system:
Follow these guidelines when preparing a tabletop placement for your system:
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Choose a desk or a table that can support 60 pounds (27 kg) for each fully
configured array you plan to place on it.
configured array you plan to place on it.
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Do not place the arrays on the edge of the table. Set the array so that at least 50
percent of the array is inside the table or desk leg support area. Failure to do this
might cause the table to tip over.
percent of the array is inside the table or desk leg support area. Failure to do this
might cause the table to tip over.
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Leave enough space in front and in back of the array to access components for
servicing. To remove the components requires a clearance of 15 inches (37 cm) in
front and in back of the array.
servicing. To remove the components requires a clearance of 15 inches (37 cm) in
front and in back of the array.
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Provide a minimum space of 6 inches (15 cm) in front and in back of the array for
adequate airflow.
adequate airflow.
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Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables inside walls,
under the floor, through the ceiling, or in protective channels or raceways.
under the floor, through the ceiling, or in protective channels or raceways.
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Route interface cables away from motors and other sources of magnetic or radio
frequency interference.
frequency interference.
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Stay within the cable length limitations.
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Ensure that the operating system for the array does not exceed the specifications.
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Use two people to lift the array to avoid injury. The array can weigh over 60 pounds
(27 kg).
(27 kg).
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Do not place the array in a vertical position. Place the array horizontally.
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If you are installing more than one array, you can stack up to five arrays on top of
each other. Do not stack more than five arrays together.
each other. Do not stack more than five arrays together.
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Provide two separate power sources for the array. These power sources must be
independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a separate circuit breaker
at the power distribution point.
independent of each other, and each must be controlled by a separate circuit breaker
at the power distribution point.
2.7
Console and Other Requirements
A console with at least one serial port connection is necessary for installation and
configuration of your FC, SATA, or SATA SE array. Once you have configured your
array with an IP address, an Ethernet port can also be useful for configuring the array.
configuration of your FC, SATA, or SATA SE array. Once you have configured your
array with an IP address, an Ethernet port can also be useful for configuring the array.