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You need to have access to Lenovo Press for information on your site requirements as well as additional
information on your configured system.
Lenovo Press
You need to provide the following at your site:
• Rack space for the storage system
• Screwdriver
• Additional networking cables to connect your system to your network switch and Microsoft Windows
client
• A client with a USB/serial connection and access to a web browser to configure your system
Step 1.
Unpack the contents of all boxes.
Step 2.
Record the system serial number from the storage enclosure.
SSN: XXYYYYYYYYYY
Step 3.
Make a note of the number and types of cables you received. The following table identifies the
types of cables you might receive. If you receive a cable not listed in the table, refer to the Lenovo
Press to locate the cable and identify its use.
Lenovo Press
Type of cable...
10 GbE cable (order dependent)
RJ-45 (order dependant)
Storage (order dependent)
Micro-USB console cable
Power cables
Step 4.
Complete the Cluster configuration worksheet.
Installing the hardware
You need to install your system in a 4-post rack or Lenovo system cabinet, as applicable.
Step 1.
Install the rail kits, as needed.
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Step 2.
Install and secure your system using the instructions included with the rail kit.
Attention: You need to be aware of the safety concerns associated with the weight of the system.
ThinkSystem DM3000x and DM5000x Hardware Installation and Maintenance Guide
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Connector type
or
"DM/DE Series 2U24, 3U, 4U rail kit installation instructions" on page
For...
Cluster interconnect network
Data
Management network and
Ethernet data
Storage
Console connection during
software setup
Powering up the system
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