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Install the Storage Center Hardware
Prepare for the installation, mount the equipment in a rack, and install the disks.
Unpack and Inventory the Storage Center Equipment
Unpack the storage system and identify the items in your shipment.
Figure 23. SCv2000/SCv2020 Storage System Components
1. Documentation 2. Storage system
3. Rack rails 4. Front bezel
Prepare the Installation Environment
Make sure that the environment is ready for Storage Center installation.
• Rack Space: There must be sufficient space in the rack to accommodate the storage system chassis,
expansion enclosures, and switches.
• Power: Power must be available in the rack, and the power delivery system must meet the
requirements of the Storage Center.
• Connectivity: The rack must be wired for connectivity to the management network and any networks
that carry front-end IO from the Storage Center to servers.
Safety Precautions
Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.
If equipment described in the document is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described
in the following sections.
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