SAN Volume Controller physical installation planning

Before the IBM® service representative can set up your SAN Volume Controller environment, you must verify that the prerequisite conditions for the SAN Volume Controller, the uninterruptible power supply, and optional redundant ac-power switch installation are met.

1. Does your physical site meet the environment requirements for the SAN Volume Controller, uninterruptible power supply, and the redundant ac-power switch?
2. Do you have adequate rack space for your hardware? Ensure you have the following rack space for your components:
   • The SAN Volume Controller: One Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) unit high for each node.
   • The 2145 UPS-1U: One EIA unit high for each 2145 UPS-1U.
   • If you are using a redundant ac-power switch: One EIA unit high for each redundant ac-power switch
3. Do the power circuits you will be using have sufficient capacity and the correct sockets for your SAN Volume Controller installation?

   A clearly visible and accessible emergency power off switch is required.

   If you are using the redundant ac-power switch, two independent power circuits are required. One circuit connects to the redundant ac-power switch main input and the other circuit connects to the redundant ac-power switch backup input.

4. Have you provided appropriate connectivity by preparing your environment?
5. Do you have a keyboard and display available in the unusual event that a service action requires them? The SAN Volume Controller 2145-CF8 , SAN Volume Controller 2145-8A4 and SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 nodes require a Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard.
6. Do you have adequate space available and power for the IBM System Storage® Productivity Center?