Rorke Data Galaxy Aurora Series Quick setup guide

Galaxy®Aurora Series
RAID Storage System
Configuration and System
Integration Guide
Version 1.1 July 2009

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Version 1.0 March 20, 2009
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Table of Contents
Copyright 2009...................................................................................................................................................4
Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................................4
Trademarks.........................................................................................................................................................4
Notices.................................................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 5
CONVENTIONS........................................................................................................ 6
Galaxy® Aurora EOS Updates.......................................................................................................................7
1.0 Introduction and Overview.....................................................................................................................9
1.1 Product Specifications............................................................................................................................9
1.1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................................9
1.1.2 Basic Features and Advantages......................................................................................................10
1.2 Model Variations....................................................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Galaxy® Aurora Model Descriptions.............................................................................................11
1.3 Product Description..............................................................................................................................12
1.3.1 Description of Physical Components.........................................................................................12
1.3.2 Component specifications..................................................................................................................14
1.3.3 RAID storage specifications..............................................................................................................15
1.3.4 Embedded OS features......................................................................................................................15
1.4 Mounting / Securing Aurora.................................................................................................................16
1.4.1 Rack Mounting the Aurora..................................................................................................................16
1.4.2 Installation Sequence..........................................................................................................................17
1.4.2.1 Ball Bearing Slide Rail Rack Installation......................................................................................17
2.0 Basic Setup..............................................................................................................................................21
2.1 Drive integration and Cable Connections........................................................................................21

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2.1.1 Indicators and switch descriptions Figure 2.1 ...........................................................................21
2.1.2 Installing drives into the Aurora Figure 2.2............................................................................22
2.1.3 Connecting Cables Figure 2.3.....................................................................................................22
2.2 Configuration Setup...............................................................................................................................23
2.2.1 InfiniBand / Fibre Channel Driver Installation on Aurora Clients ......................................23
2.2.2 Setting up Ethernet Connectivity on a Windows Client ........................................................23
2.2.3 Installing SAN management on Aurora Clients.......................................................................25
2.2.3.1 Linux clients......................................................................................................................................25
2.2.3.2 Windows clients TBD .....................................................................................................................25
2.2.3.3 Windows clients using StorNext SAN management..............................................................25
2.3 Remote Administration........................................................................................................................34
2.3.1 Using a Browser and Logging into the Aurora............................................................................34
3.0 Aurora GUI or Command Line Menu..............................................................................................36
3.1.0 Aurora GUI Menu Details and Functions...................................................................................36
3.1.1 Main GUI screen page details and functions............................................................................36
4.0 Troubleshooting Aurora....................................................................................................................51
4.1 Chassis Status Indicators ................................................................................................................51
4.2 GUI status indicators.........................................................................................................................52
4.3 Using GUI for Network troubleshooting .......................................................................................52
4.4 Using GUI for FAN problems...........................................................................................................53
4.5 Using GUI for Power Supply problems.........................................................................................54
4.6 Using GUI for RAID problems..........................................................................................................55
4.7 Using GUI to view or email Logs....................................................................................................57
4.8 Further Technical help ......................................................................................................................58

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Copyright 2009
This Edition First Published 2009 All rights reserved. This publication may
not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
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Disclaimer
Rorke Data makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Rorke Data reserves the right to
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content
hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.
Product specifications are also subject to change without prior notice.
Trademarks
Rorke Data and the Rorke Data logo are registered trademarks of Rorke
Data, Inc. Rorke Data and other names prefixed with “Aurora” and “Galaxy”
are trademarks of Rorke Data, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or
both.
Infiniband is a registered trademark of System I/O, Inc.
LSI and SAS-1068e are registered trademarks of LSI Logic, Inc.
Mellanox, ConnectX, and Infinihost are
registered trademarks of Mellanox, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista are
registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corp.
OFED is a registered trademark of the Open Fabrics Alliance.
All other names, brands, products or services are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Notices
The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. Although steps
have been taken to create a manual which is as accurate as possible, it is
possible this document may contain inaccuracies or that changes have been
made to the system.

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Safety Precautions
Precautions and Instructions
The Aurora weights over 100 pounds requiring 2 people to properly move and mount it.
Be sure that the rack cabinet into which the subsystem chassis will be installed provides:
sufficient strength and stability and
ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the subsystem.
INSTALL AURORA IN RACK MOUNTING BEFORE INSTALLING DISK DRIVES
The Aurora RAID subsystem will come with up to twenty four (24) drive bays. Leaving
any of these drive bays empty will greatly affect the efficiency of the airflow within the
enclosure, and will consequently lead to the system overheating, which can cause
irreparable damage.
Prior to powering on the subsystem, ensure that the correct power range is being used.
If a disk or power supply module fails, leave it in place until you have a replacement unit
and you are ready to replace it.
Airflow Consideration: The subsystem requires an airflow clearance, especially at the front
and rear.
Handle subsystem modules using the retention screws, extraction levers, and the metal
frames/faceplates. Avoid touching PCB boards and connector pins.
To comply with safety, emission, or thermal requirements, none of the covers or
replaceable modules should be removed. Make sure that during operation, all enclosure
modules and covers are securely in place.
Provide a soft, clean surface to place your subsystem on before working on it. Servicing
on a rough surface may damage the exterior of the chassis.
If it is necessary to transport the subsystem, repackage all disk drives separately. If using
the original package material, other replaceable modules can stay within the enclosure.
ESD Precautions
Observe all conventional anti-ESD methods while handling system modules. The
use of a grounded wrist strap and an anti-static work pad is recommended. Avoid
dust and debris or other static-accumulative materials in your work area.

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Conventions
Naming
From this point on and throughout the rest of this manual, the Aurora series is referred to as
simply the “ Aurora”, “subsystem” or the “system.”
Important Messages
Important messages appear where mishandling of components is possible or when work
orders can be mis-conceived. These messages also provide important information associated
with other aspects of system operation. The word “important” is written as “IMPORTANT,”
both capitalized and bold, and is followed by text in italics. The italicized text is the message
to be delivered.
Warnings
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in
personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize. The
word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in
italics. The italicized text is the warning message.
Cautions
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help you reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the system. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written as
“CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics. The italicized text is
the cautionary message.
Notes
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These messages
should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can help you
avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as “NOTE,”
both capitalized and bold and is followed by text in italics. The italicized text is the cautionary
message.

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Galaxy® Aurora EOS Updates
Please contact your system vendor for the latest software updates.
NOTE that the version installed on your system should provide the complete functionality listed in the
specification sheet/user’s manual.
We provide special revisions for various application purposes. Therefore, DO NOT upgrade your software
unless you fully understand what a revision will do. Problems that occur during the updating process may
cause unrecoverable errors and system down time. Always consult technical personnel before proceeding
with any firmware upgrade.

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Section 1
Introduction and Overview
1.0 Introduction and Overview
1.1 Product Specifications
1.1.1 Overview
The Aurora model the newest member of the Galaxy family of RAID Storage System
products. It is a (4U) rack mount solution that is designed for your ultra high speed data
storage needs.
As with the earlier Galaxy® RAID products, the Galaxy® Aurora is characterized by many of
the same outstanding features and attributes as those of other RAID family members. The
most noticeable feature is that this RAID is blazingly fast while being surprisingly affordable.
Other features include a preloaded Linux operating system and RAID Engine Software called
EOS which does all the work of a normal RAID controller without the cost and dependency of
other ASIC based controllers. RAID 6 [ dual parity RAID ] and RAID 0 [ striping ] are
supported to give the best of both worlds, ultra reliable data protection or blazingly fast
performance. Of course speeds that exceed 2000Mbytes/ second would be no good without
the host connectivity which is built into the unit. Aurora is capable of supporting 1/2/or 4 port
8Gb Fibre Channel or Infiniband HCA [ host channel adapter ] with connections to 1,2, 4 hosts
directly or with SAN connectivity connect to many more. Optical cable connectivity is available
in various lengths to make direct or SAN switch connections easy. LUN mapping and masking
gives you the best ability to assign specific users specific storage use without fear of seeing or
using other storage locations in the RAID. Other features include, easy to use GUI storage
management tools, integrated software functions that help ease configuration and use, ease of
deployment in the network, as well as built-in tools to facilitate remote management and
systems management. With our “SAN in a Box” feature, we use SAN software as well as the
Metadata controller [MDC] features needed to run the SAN software. An optional external
MDC may be required for specific SAN configurations.

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1.1.2 Basic Features and Advantages
Galaxy® Aurora RAID products provide these important features and advantages:
Compact 4RU Steel and Aluminum Alloy enclosure with rack mount kit.
2000+ MB/s sustained bandwidth over a InfiniBand cable or 8Gb Fibre cables
Upgraded quad core XEON mother board
24 Drive SAS controller
64 bit SUSE Linux based OS
EOS embedded RAID Engine and GUI application
RAID level 6, dual parity RAID protection
RAID level 0, striping RAID function
Multiple 8Gb Fibre Channel and InfiniBand SAN support
24 Removable Hot Swap Disk Drives
Multiple 2TB partition support for 32bit OS support
Web-based Graphical User Interface
Remote Maintenance with browser or command line
Remote Hardware Status monitoring
Available / Optional SAN Software such as StorNext: supporting full file locking and
enables protected, concurrent read/write access by all attached clients
LUN Partitioning ,LUN Mapping, LUN Masking
Background Activities that include: RAID Rebuild; SMART condition polling; Media
health monitoring and repair
Failed drive reporting and Auto-rebuild while maintaining peak data bandwidth
performance
Secured Administration Access
Multiple Network Interface Card (NIC) Support
Up to 24TB logical volume support
Redundant Power Supplies
UPS Support and Network UPS Support
Console Tool as well as Remote Console
Email Alert Notification and Log Function
Supporting configurations that bridge to Fibre and Gbit Networks

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1.2 Model Variations
1.2.1 Galaxy® Aurora Model Descriptions
The Aurora has 4 primary models with many storage variations:
GAL-AURORA1-10800X: 4RU model 24 bay hot swap SAS 4U rack mount chassis with redundant
(1+1)900 watt power supplies, rack mount kit, (5) fans, Dual Intel Quad Core 3.00GHz CPU, 16GB
RAM (8x2GB), (24) 450GB Seagate SAS 15,000 RPM drives, Mirrored 250GB OS drives, with Linux
OS and EOS Application. RAID 6
GAL-AURORA1-24000B: 4RU model 24 bay hot swap SAS 4U rack mount chassis with redundant
(1+1)900 watt power supplies, rack mount kit, (5) fans, Dual Intel Quad Core 3.00GHz CPU, 16GB
RAM (8x2GB), (24) 1TB Seagate SAS 7200 RPM drives, Mirrored 250GB OS drives, with Linux OS
and EOS Application. RAID 6
GAL-AURORA1-18000B: 4RU model 24 bay hot swap SAS 4U rack mount chassis with redundant
(1+1)900 watt power supplies, rack mount kit, (5) fans, Dual Intel Quad Core 3.00GHz CPU, 16GB
RAM (8x2GB), (24) 750GB Seagate SAS 7200 RPM drives, Mirrored 250GB OS drives, with Linux OS
and EOS Application. RAID 6
GAL-AURORA1-12000B: 4RU model 24 bay hot swap SAS 4U rack mount chassis with redundant
(1+1)900 watt power supplies, rack mount kit, (5) fans, Dual Intel Quad Core 3.00GHz CPU, 16GB
RAM (8x2GB), (24) 500GB Seagate SAS 7200 RPM drives, Mirrored 250GB OS drives, with Linux OS
and EOS Application. RAID 6
The Aurora models share the same basic setup, configuration, and administration so the main portion
of the manual will discuss these functions. Each Model will have an Appendix assigned at the end of
the manual to show differences and any uniqueness based on the model.
For ease of purpose, the main portion of the manual will
be based on the GAL-AURORA1-24000Bversion of the Aurora .

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1.3 Product Description
1.3.1 Description of Physical Components
See the figure below for a diagram of the front of the Galaxy Aurora.
The figure below shows a detailed diagram of the front controls area:
The figure on the following page shows a diagram of the rear of the Galaxy Aurora . Note that
this configuration may be slightly different than your actual Aurora .
Drive Area
Front
Controls
Figure 1.3.1a
PowerSwitch
ResetSwitch
PowerLED
Boot Drive Activity LED
Ethernet P ort 1 Activity LED
Ethernet P ort 2 Activity LED
Temperature Warning LED
Power Warning LED
Figure 1.3.1b

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A)Upper PowerSupply Module S)Network Port1 Link LED
B)Lower PowerSupply Module T)Network Port2 ActivityLED
C)Upper Power SupplyHandle U) NetworkPort 2
D)Lower PowerSupply Handle V)Network Port2 Link LED
E)Upper PowerConnector W) SAS Card 3 Heartbeat
F)Lower PowerConnector X) SAS Card 3 Activity
G)Upper Power Status LED Y) SASCard 2 Heartbeat
H)Lower PowerStatus LED Z) SASCard 2Activity
I)Upper Module RemovalLever 1) IPMI NetworkPort
J)Lower Module RemovalLever 2) IPMIActivity LED
K)PS/2 Mouse Connector 3) IPMILink LED
L)PS/2 KeyboardConnector 4)Fibre Channelor InfinibandHost
M)USB Ports
N)Serial Port(Not used)
O)Exhaust FanArea
P)VGA Connector
Q)Network Port1 ActivityLED
R)Network Port1
Facing the rear, the two power supply modules are located on the left. To the right of each
power connector, is an LED which is on if the power supply module is operating and receiving
power. If either of these LEDs goes out, it could mean that the power cable isn't operating
properly, the module isn't seated all the way, or there is a problem with the power supply, the
Figure 1.3.1c

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module itself, or the AC outlet. The Galaxy Aurora has load-balancing, redundant power
supplies, which means that if either module stops working, the unit will continue to work (albeit
with a loud beeper running). To remove a power supply module, you have to remove the
power cord first, then rotate out the metal handle from the left. Push down on the red lever,
while pulling the module out. To reinsert the module, just push it in until it clicks, then fold the
handle to the left.
The two round connectors on the left are for a PS/2 keyboard or a mouse. The green
connector is for a mouse, and the purple connector is for a keyboard. To the right of these two
connectors are USB connectors. These can be used for USB drive(s), memory key(s), hub(s),
and/or a USB keyboard or mouse. To the right of the USB connectors is a green serial
connector. It is not used. To the right of the serial connector is an analog VGA connector. You
may attach a console monitor here. To the right of the VGA connector are two gigabit Ethernet
ports. The left port (if you are facing the rear) is port 1, the right port is port 2.
The vertical slits on the right (called slots) hold the host adapters which are inside the system.
Going from left to right, we see an empty slot, then one of the SAS host adapters [used for the
RAID drives], with two LEDs on it. One LED blinks continuously indicating the processor on
the adapter is functioning. The other blinks during activity. To the right of this adapter is either
a Fibre Channel or Infiniband Host Bus Adapter depending on the configuration you selected.
To the right of the Host Bus Adapter is an empty slot, followed by another SAS host adapter.
To the right of these is the Ethernet port for the IPMI card.
1.3.2 Component specifications
The Aurora is a 4U 24-bay rack mountable network appliance server and storage enclosure
that supports up to sixteen hot-swappable hard disk drives. The Motherboard is an ATX, dual
Xeon Dual Core server mother board. This board supports:
Dual 3.0Ghz XEON Dual Core CPU
EOS RAID application and RAID GUI
On board externally connected video, mouse, and keyboard
On board dual 1Gb Ethernet ports
Slim CD
Ships with 16GB DDR RAM
Up to 3 PCI-X , 3 PCI-E slots
Supports up to 24 x 3.5", 1.0" 3Gb SAS half-height hard disk drives
{storage size and speeds vary depending on model]
Twenty four hot-swappable hard disk drive bays
Integrated backplane design that supports 3Gb SAS Disk Interface
Built-in environment controller
Enclosure management controller
Redundant power supply
Advanced thermal design with hot-swappable fans
Front panel LED Alarm and Function indicators
Shock and vibration proof design for high reliability
Dimensions: 13.1x 44.65x 56.1 cm (7.0 x17.2 x 26.1in)

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Weight: Gross weight (including carton): 37.5kg (82.7 lbs) without drives,
50.1 kg (111.0 lbs) with 24 drives
Power Supply: Dual 900W, 100-240 Vac auto-ranging, 50-60 Hz, dual hot
swap and redundant with PFC, N+1 design
Ventilation 6 fans (4 front 80mm x 80mm x 25mm, 2 rear 60mm x 60mm x
25mm)
Environment Controller Internal Temperature - visible and audio alarm
Individual Cooling Fans - visible and audio alarm Ventilation 6 fans
1.3.3 RAID storage specifications
The Aurora has a sophisticated built in RAID software and drives that are pre-configured and
prepared for you so it would be plug and play for most users. By default, the Aurora RAID has
been configured into one RAID 6 logical volume. For 32 bit Windows XP configurations,
multiple 2TB volumes would have been created for you.
RAID 6 with its dual parity drive protection has been found to be the most protective and least
costly way of guarding against not only initially failed SATA disk drives but primarily against
the total loss of the RAID data because a second SATA drive detects an error during the RAID
rebuild process. A RAID 5 configuration in that scenario would cause the RAID not to rebuild
properly.
Important : the RAID controller must be setup to notify the administrator in cases
where errors occur. RAID errors are posted to the Aurora’s logs but you certainly cant
see when the RAID has a problem. Certain RAID functions have an audible alarm but
the most reliable way to be notified is with email. This means that the RAID controller’s
email notification needs to be setup to warn the administrator. Follow the procedure
specified later in this manual for email notification.
1.3.4 Embedded OS features
Important: The Aurora EULA restricts you, the user, from loading any other software, such
as application software, onto the Aurora. Tampering with, loading or using any other
software voids the license agreement.
Each Aurora is preloaded at the factory with its base operating system, RAID application,
installation, administration and optional SAN software. The code is loaded onto the system's
boot drives.
In addition to the operating system and basic EOS embedded application software, each unit
contains a web based browser interface which simplifies remote configuration and
administration tasks.
Specifically, the units come preconfigured with the following functions:
EOS: Linux based RAID application and User configuration / troubleshooting interface
Remote system administration:
Administrative tasks can be performed in the Web-based GUI
Alternate administrative task performed using Windows Terminal Service

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Advanced management functions available via Windows Terminal Service
Optional SAN Management Software
1.4 Mounting / Securing Aurora
1.4.1 Rack Mounting the Aurora
The Aurora is a rack mounted chassis. Mounting holes on the front panel are set to RETMA
spacing and will fit into any standard 19” equipment rack.
Rack Equipment Precautions
These precautions and directions should be used only as an information source for planning
your Aurora deployment. Avoid personal injury and equipment damage by following accepted
safety practices.
Floor Loading
 CAUTION: Ensure proper floor support and ensure that the floor loading specifications are
adhered to. Failure to do so may result in physical injury or damage to the equipment and the
facility.
Deployment of rack servers, related equipment, and cables exceeds 1800 pounds for a single
42U rack.
External cable weight contributes to overall weight of the rack installation. Carefully consider
cable weight in all designs
Installation Requirement
 CAUTION: Be aware of the center of gravity and tipping hazards. Installation should be
such that a hazardous stability condition is avoided due to uneven loading. We recommend
that the rack footings extend 10 inches from the front and back of any rack equipments 22U or
higher.
Adequate stabilization measures are required. Ensure that the entire rack assembly is properly
secured and that all personnel are trained in proper maintenance and operation procedures.
Tipping hazards include personal injury and death.
Power Input and Grounding
 CAUTION: Ensure your installation has adequate power supply and branch circuit
protection.
Check nameplate ratings to assure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have
an effect on over current protection and supply wiring. Reliable grounding of this equipment
must be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections when
connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the branch circuit.
Thermal Dissipation Requirement
 CAUTION: Thermal dissipation requirements of this equipment deployment mandate
minimum unrestricted airspace of three inches in both the front and the rear. The ambient
within the rack may be greater than room ambient. Installation should be such that the amount
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equipment in this environment is 122°F (50°C). Consideration should be given to the
maximum rated ambient.
1.4.2 Installation Sequence
 CAUTION It is strongly recommended to securely fasten the mounting rack to the floor or
wall to eliminate any possibility of tipping of the rack. This is especially important if you decide
to install several Aurora chassis’ in the top of the rack.
A brief overview of Aurora installation follows:
1. Select an appropriate site for the rack.
2. Unpack the Aurora and rack mounting hardware.
3. Attach the rack mounting hardware to the rack and to the Aurora.
4. Mount the Aurora into the rack.
5. Connect the cables.
Decide on an appropriate location for the Galaxy Aurora . It is best if the unit is kept away
from heat or from where high electromagnetic fields that may exist. If you are installing the unit
into a rack, make sure the rack is in the proper location prior to installation. Moving the Galaxy
Aurora while it is installed into the rack is not recommended.
The Galaxy Aurora , requires 4 rack units of vertical clearance (7 inches), and a depth of 28
inches. It is recommended that you mount it in a rack which is at least 30 inches deep.
Airflow for the unit comes in through right side and the front. Heat exhaust is from the rear of
the unit. It is important that airflow at the front or the rear not be blocked.
The rack slides permit the unit to slide out of the front of the rack. There are latches on the
sides of the slides, and if you are planning on removing the unit from the rack to service or
transport it, sufficient clearance should be available to allow you to activate the latches and
unlatch the slides.
If the rack is on wheels, be sure to use the wheel locks when installing or removing the Galaxy
Aurora from the rack. If the rack does not have wheel locks, place something against the
wheels to prevent movement, or if your rack is equipped with leveling jacks, extend the jacks
to make sure the rack stays level during installation. Always make sure the rack is completely
immobile before installing or removing any components. Never extend more than one
component from the rack at the same time.
There is a set of slides included with the Galaxy Aurora . The slides are required for rack-
mounting the unit, and the slides must be mounted with the rear extensions installed into the
rack. The weight of the unit is sufficient that if this were not performed, damage would result to
the unit, the slides, or the rack if installed.
When installing the slides, loosely attach the rear end of the slide to the front end, then screw
the front and rear rack portions of the slides into the rack. Finally, tighten the screws between
the two ends. Repeat this process for the other side. Once the slides are installed in the rack,
slide the unit into the slides. Slide extensions are included in case the rack is deeper.
1.4.2.1 Ball Bearing Slide Rail Rack Installation
Unpack the package box and locate the materials and documentation necessary for rack
mounting. All the equipment needed to install the server into the rack cabinet is included.
Follow the instructions for each of these illustrations

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Kit Contents: the rack mounting kit include:

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