Owners Manual

EqualLogic FS7500 Controller Hardware Maintenance Installing System Components

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Required Hardware That Is Not Supplied

You must provide additional hardware that is specific to your environment and not included in the

shipping box. See Table 2-1.

Table 2-1: Required Hardware – Not Supplied

Component Description

Network cables Connects FS7500 Controller network ports to a network switch.

Use Category 5E or Category 6 cables with RJ45 connectors. Use Category

5 cables only if they adhere to the TIA/EIA TSB95 standard.

For each FS7500 Controller, you need 5 (minimum) or13 (recommended)

network cables (that is, 5x2 or 13x2 cables for a complete EqualLogic

FS7500 installation). See the EqualLogic FS7500 Installation and Setup

manual for more information.

1GE network switch Connects devices to a network. Multiple switch stacks are recommended.

See Network Connection Requirements and Recommendations on page 2-

Hardware Protection

When not installed in a rack, a FS7500 Controller must be in its original packaging or placed on a

sturdy surface that is protected from electrostatic discharge.

When handling a FS7500 Controller, make sure you use the electrostatic wrist strap that is shipped

with the controller or a similar form of protection.

Using an Electrostatic Wrist Strap

You must protect sensitive hardware from electrostatic discharge.

To use an electrostatic wrist strap:

1. Connect the steel snap on the coil cord to the stud on the elastic band. See Figure 2-1.