Seagate Exos ap 2u12-b User manual

Exos® AP 2U12-B, 2U24-B, 5U84-B Getting Started

Part Number 83-00007954-10-01, B • June 2022

Thank you for purchasing a Seagate storage product. This document provides an overview of product setup tasks and identifies

locations for information you need to accomplish each task in product documentation.

WARNING! Non-compliance could void your warranty. To safely mount the storage enclosure in a rack cabinet, you must

follow all directions exactly as specified in the Rackmount Guide in this shipkit and in the identified hardware documentation.

Retain original packaging materials for use with returns. For storage enclosure returns, the master container must ship on a pallet.

Product setup

Seagate requires the person using these instructions to be a qualified technician, trained to perform installation and maintenance

of Seagate storage products. Use the Rackmount Guide and the video to direct you during initial installation.

For help, contact Technical Support at 1-800-SEAGATE or [email protected]. You must provide the following data:

lIssue subject and detailed issue description

lProduct type and serial number

lPart number of product or FRU experiencing a fault condition

lSystem logs related to the fault condition

Shipkit item Quantity

Storage enclosure with or without drive modules 1

Accessory kit 1

Railkit box 1

Optional SFP packs 2

NOTE All power cords, included or obtained, must comply with applicable Seagate standards and requirements.

Installation checklist

Use this checklist, performing each task only in the sequence presented after successful completion of the prior step.

Step Task Reference

1 Complete all installation prerequisites Identified below

2 Unpack the storage enclosure Unpack and prepare the 2U or 5U storage enclosure topic

3 Prepare the site for installation into the rack cabinet Unpack and prepare the 2U or 5U storage enclosure topic

4 For rackmount installation, temporarily move to a static-protected

area any drive modules not installed in the storage enclosure

For rackmount installation, temporarily move to a static-protected

area any drive modules not installed in the storage enclosure

5 Install the rackmount kit in the rack cabinet Install the 2U or 5U storage enclosure rackmount rail kit topic

6 Mount the storage enclosure into the rack cabinet Mount the 2U or 5U storage enclosure into the rack cabinet topic

7 Install DDICs in the storage enclosure Populate the 2U or 5U storage enclosure topic

8 Connect all power cords and data cables Route 2U or 5U storage enclosure power cords and data cables

topic

Step Task Reference

9 Route storage enclosure cables to a compatible host Route and connect 2U or 5U storage enclosure data cables topic

10 Test the enclosure to verify full functionality Test enclosure connections topic

11 Install required host software Install an operating system topic

You must adhere to all safety requirements prior to and during installation of a storage enclosure.

WARNING! Do not attempt to install the 5U storage enclosure into the rack cabinet with drive modules preloaded in the

slots. Serious injury and damage could result. Unload any drive modules in storage enclosure slots to a static-protected area. Do

not further lighten the storage enclosure by removing other components.

lClear the site for installation and secure a static-protected area, unpacking the storage enclosure in that area.

lMove the storage enclosure onto a suitable mechanical lift with two (2U) or three people (5U, using included belt straps).

lUse a mechanical lift for positioning the storage enclosure and mounting it into the rack cabinet. Do not use a vacuum lift. To

maintain personal and equipment safety, do not use any other method to support the weight of the storage enclosure.

lMaintain adequate storage enclosure clearances, both front and back.

lPrior to handling all drive modules in carriers (DDICs), make sure you are static-compliant.

Product documentation and support

To obtain the following documents, videos, and other product information, visit www.seagate.com/support.

Content description Document Seagate QR codes

Enhancements, known issues, and updates Release Notes

Documentation,

Support

Overview of product shipkit contents and setup support Getting Started*

Installation of the rail kit and enclosure into a rack Rackmount Guide*

Initial installation of hardware and component replacement Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide

Regulatory compliance, safety, and disposal information Compliance, Safety, and Disposal Guide

*Printed document included in the shipkit

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companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Seagate reserves the

right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.

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