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more flexible cables, and lower pin counts. It also enables easier, more flexible
cable routing management and the use of smaller connectors than is possible with
the existing Parallel ATA technology.
The Serial ATA Working Group introduced the first SATA specification, Serial ATA
1.0, in 2001 (http://www.serialata.org).
Inventory checklist
After you unpack the DS4500, verify that you have the following items.
Note: Depending on your DS4500 order, your shipping box might contain additional
materials not listed in the following checklist. Review the inventory checklist
included in the DS4500 shipping box for any additional parts, and use that
checklist in combination with the following information.
v Hardware
– Bezel (front cover) (1)
– RAID controllers (2)
– Battery unit (1)
– Storage subsystem fan (1)
– Power supplies (2)
– Host mini hubs (depends on order; 2 minimum, 4 maximum)
– Drive mini hubs (depends on order; 2 minimum, 4 maximum)
– Fan and communications module (1)
– Rack line cord jumpers (2)
– Rack-mounting hardware kit (1), including:
- Rails (2) (right and left assembly)
- M6 black hex-head slotted screws (8)
- Clip nuts (8)
- Cage nuts (8)
- White tape dots
v
Software and documentation
– Storage Manager version 9 support for Linux CD, a Storage Manager version
9 support for Netware CD, and a Storage Manager version 9 CD support for
Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, each including:
- Storage Manager version 9 host software for appropriate OS.
- Controller firmware and NVSRAM, storage expansion enclosure ESM
firmware, and supported Fibre Channel (FC) HBA drivers.
- Publications in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF).
– IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Storage Subsystem Installation and User’s Guide
– IBM TotalStorage DS4500 Storage Subsystem Fibre Channel Cabling Guide
– IBM Safety Information
– IBM License Agreement
– Statement of Limited Warranty
– Entitlement for 16-partition storage partition premium feature
– LC wrap plug and coupler for FC diagnostics. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage
DS4000 Problem Determination Guide for more information.
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