Seagate Exos E 4U106 User manual

Exos® E 4U106 Getting Started
Part Number 83-00007949-00-01, 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 box* 1
Railkit box 1
Cable management arm (CMA) box 1
*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 storage enclosure topic
3 Prepare the site for installation into the rack cabinet. Unpack and prepare the storage enclosure topic
4 For rackmount installation, temporarily place all drive modules in a static-protected area.
5 Install the rackmount kit in the rack cabinet. Install the rackmount rail kit
6 Mount the storage enclosure into the rack cabinet. Install the storage enclosure
7Install drive modules in the storage enclosure. Install drive carriers in the storage enclosure
8 Connect all power cords and data cables. Route power cords and data cables
9 Route storage enclosure cables to a compatible host. Route and connect power cords and data cables
10 Test the enclosure to verify full functionality. Test enclosure connections
11 Configure connection to management host. Configure the management host for serial communication

You must adhere to all safety requirements prior to and during installation of a storage enclosure.
WARNING! Do not attempt to install the 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.
CAUTION You must use a mechanical lift for mounting the storage enclosure into the rack cabinet. Do not use a vacuum lift
because it might damage the storage enclosure.
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 three people using the 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.
lMake sure the storage enclosure slides smoothly on its rails from full insertion to the service position. Do not force insertion,
which could damage the rails.
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
Installation video
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
Compatibility information related to the product Interoperability and Compatibility Matrix
Regulatory compliance, safety, and disposal information Compliance, Safety, and Disposal Guide
*Printed document included in the shipkit
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