Read and follow the safety tips. See page 2. . Install the enclosure in an equipment rack or tower assembly (optional.) See page 2. . Install the drive carriers. See page 6. . Set the drive slot and enclosure IDs. See page 7. . Connect the I/O cables. See page 7. . Connect the AC power cords to the APC modules. See page 11. . Follow the instructions in Next Steps on page 11. 1 Safety Tips ! Caution: A fully loaded enclosure is heavy. Reduce the weight of the enclosure by removing the drive carri

To update the status of a storage enclosure: 1 Open Adaptec Storage Examiner. 2 In the tree, right-click on the enclosure you want to update. 3 Select Update Status. To update the status of every storage enclosure attached to a host: 1 Open Adaptec Storage Examiner. 2 In the tree, right-click on the host you want to update. 3 Select Update Status. To update the status of the storage enclosures attached to every host in the network: 1 Open Adaptec Storage Examiner. 2 In the tree, right-click on t

Remove all of the components from the packaging and place them on an antistatic surface until you are ready to use them. If you are using new disk drives, place them so they acclimate to room temperature before you install them in the enclosure and power on the system. Before continuing, inspect the components for shipping damage. Ensure that you have the tools you require for rack or tower assembly installation: ¦ Phillips-head screwdriver ¦ Wrench for tightening nuts (if your rack does not hav