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CHAPTER 2: Getting Started
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Preparing the site and host server
Before you begin, make sure that the site where you intend to set up and use your storage system
has the following:
• Standard AC power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with a
UPS (universal power supply).
• A host computer with a standard Fibre Channel HBA (host bus adapter) with the latest BIOS
and drivers. Follow the instructions provided with your HBA and install the HBA and its driver
software, if necessary.
Unpacking the enclosure system
The package contents and unpacking procedure are outlined in the following illustration.
The accessory box contains the AC power cord(s), a serial communication cord, and the software
and the Gateway External Storage CD (ESCD). The accessory box insert contains the adjustable rail
slides and hardware parts to rack mount the enclosure.
Important
The E-842R system supports most of the widely used operating systems. However
deployment on Microsoft Windows requires the .inf driver file which is found on the Gateway
External Storage CD (ESCD). (For Windows Servers, insert the ESCD and install the .inf file.)