Successful installation of the storage system requires careful planning. Proper planning will help provide for a more efficient installation and greater reliability, availability, and serviceability.
All planning activities should be scheduled and completed before the equipment is delivered.
The planning process includes:
- Planning hardware configuration, such as system component layout in the rack and drive allocation.
- Planning for specific network topologies, cabling configurations, network switches, and cabling of connected host computers.
- Ensuring all cables for specific controller and drive tray configuration are properly ordered.
- Selecting key personnel to handle the delivery and installation of the system.
- Verifying all electrical service wiring are installed at the predetermined location.
Complete the suggested tasks before receiving
and installing the storage system:
- Prepare a preliminary layout of the installation.
- Review the power and the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) requirements before ordering any additional support equipment.
- Make a final layout of the installation and review the layout with the Hitachi Vantara representative.
- Verify the installation of electrical service wiring at the predetermined location is proper before installing the storage system.
- Verify all additional equipment, such as switches and host computers, is installed and operational.