Chapter 1. Getting started with the SAN Volume Controller
This book provides information about the SAN Volume Controller node and
related components. It also describes the physical characteristics and requirements
of a SAN Volume Controller system and the steps that you must follow to
complete an installation.
You might find this book helpful if you plan to do any of the following activities:
v Install a new SAN Volume Controller system or extend an existing system.
v Install one or more SAN Volume Controller nodes as well as related hardware
components, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and, optionally, a
redundant ac power switch. Note that nodes and UPS units are installed in
pairs.
v Install the master console when you install a new system.
v Connect SAN Volume Controller components to a SAN.
v Manage connections to an Ethernet network.
v Verify the completeness of a SAN Volume Controller installation.
The
chapters within this book provide conceptual, planning, and installation
information for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4. Appendix A, “SAN Volume
Controller 2145-8F4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2,” on page 65 provides
conceptual information and installation instructions for the SAN Volume Controller
2145-8F4 and the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8F2. Appendix B, “SAN Volume
Controller 2145-4F2,” on page 101 provides conceptual information and installation
instructions for the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2.
Learning more about the SAN Volume Controller hardware
components
Before you install the SAN Volume Controller hardware, use this information to
become more familiar with the characteristics, requirements, and purpose of each
hardware component.
To learn more about the Go to ...
SAN Volume Controller software and
hardware features
Chapter 2, “SAN Volume Controller
overview,” on page 3
Redundant ac power switch Chapter 3, “Redundant ac power switch,” on
page 19
2145 UPS-1U Chapter 4, “Using the 2145 UPS-1U,” on
page 23
2145 UPS “Using the 2145 UPS” on page 107
Master console Chapter 5, “Master console,” on page 31
Installing the SAN Volume Controller hardware components
There are several steps that you must perform to prepare and then install the SAN
Volume Controller hardware.
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