About This Guide
This guide shows you how to install your Snap Server 410 in a rack and connect the server to your network. The
instructions consist of 5 steps:
Step 1: Verify the contents of your shipping package.•
Step 2: Install the server in the rack.•
Step 3: Connect power and network cables.•
Step 4: Power on the Snap Server.•
Step 5: Connect to the Snap Server for the first time.•
Step 1: Verify the Contents of the Shipping Package
Before you begin installation, check to make sure you have all the hardware components required for your system.
Check the contents of your Ship Kit to make sure you have all the components described in the •
Hardware
Features
section.
Gather any optional components that you need to complete your system (described below in the •
Optional
Hardware Components
table).
Optional Hardware Components
Component Description
SCSI Card The Snap Server 410 can be upgraded to include a SCSI connection to attach a
backup tape device.
Tape Backup Device(s)
and Cables
You can connect a tape backup device either using a SCSI connection or a USB
connection.
•ToattachatapedeviceviaaSCSIconnectiontotheSnapServer,youneeda
68-pin VHDCI cable. For a list of compatible backup solutions, see the Support
section of the Snap Server Web site.
Note A SCSI card must first be installed.
•ToattachatapedeviceviaaUSBconnection,youneedaUSB2.0cable
APC-brand UPS devices Snap Servers are designed to work with a USB- or network-based, APC-brand
UPS. Visit the APC Web site for a list of APC models to use with your Snap Server.