This topic describes how to prepare a metadata server engine for installation of software. You need to complete these steps for each metadata server.
Disabling the RSA II watchdogs
This topic describes how to disable the RSA II watchdogs.Cabling
This topic describes how to cable the metadata server engine and the RSA II.Obtain prerequisite software
Before you begin installing the SAN File System, make sure that you have access to all of the required software. Most of the prerequisite software that you need is available on the SAN File System CD-ROM.Upgrading system BIOS
This topic describes how to upgrade the system BIOS for the metadata server engine.
Parent topic: Preparing your environment