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Task List
The basic setup tasks for the Vess A2600 and Vess A2600s described in the guide are the following:
Task 1: Unpacking the Vess
Task 2: Mounting Vess in a Rack
Task 3: Installing Disk Drives
Task 4: Management Connections
Task 5: Connecting the Power
Task 6: Access Operating System GUI
Log in to Windows 7
Also included in this guide:
Product Registration
Installing A Riser Card
Contacting Technical Support
Technical Support Services
Task 1: Unpacking
Note
The Vess A2600s featuring a single power supply will not be available for general
distribution. This model will be made available by special order only.
Vess Packing List
The Vess box contains the following items:
Vess A2600s or A2600
Quick Start Guide printed (Note that the
Product Manual is found on the desktop after
booting up and logging in)
Screws for disk drives
(70 pieces for 16-bay)
1.5m (4.9 ft) Power cords
(3 cords for A2600 3 PSU, 1 cord for
A2600s 1 PSU )
Sliding rail assembly for rack
mounting*
Front panel bezel cover*
* These items might be an optional feature in your region. Please contact your sales representative to learn
whether this is included or an option for your Vess A2600 or Vess A2600s.
Figure 1: Vess A2600s/A2600 front view
Pow
er and Status LEDs
See “Front Panel LEDs” on Page 14
Drive carriers
See “Task 3: Installing Disk Drives” on Page 9
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