Appliance Deployment Guide
Document Version: 1.3 (2025 / 4 / 11)
Purpose
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for remote-hand technicians to unbox, rack, cable, and power the FMAD.IO appliance. For additional details, refer to the official FMAD.IO documentation at docs4.fmad.io. A supplemental guide for Configuration is also available.
Table of Contents
Pre-Installation Preparation
Rack & Stack Process
Cabling & Connectivity
Physical Installation & Initial Power-On
1. Pre-Installation Preparation
1.1 Site Audit & Rack Verification
● Site Audit:
○ Confirm that the data center meets FMAD.IO’s requirements.
○ Checklist:
● Four-post rack with available mounting space.
➢ Power Distribution:
● Grounding is verified.
● Rack PDUs can support the additional load.
● Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, airflow) verified
● Access route (doors, elevators) confirmed
● Power and cooling adequacy verified
● Safety systems (emergency power shut-offs, fire protection, antistatic flooring) in place
1.2 Equipment Verification
● Unpack Appliance:
○ Unpack the FMAD.IO appliance in a clean area away from the data center.
○ Inspection Checklist:
● No visible damage
● Carton Contents:
● FMAD.IO appliance
● Rail Kit (Left and Right Rails)
● (US/UK) Power Cables
● Mini-DP to VGA Display Adapter
● Quick Start Guide(s)
● Record Serial Number: __________________
2. Rack & Stack Process
2.1 Rack Mounting
● Mounting Instructions: Mount the included rails to the left and right side of the appliance and the rack using the included instructions.
○ Load the appliance from the bottom up to ensure rack stability.
○ Secure the appliance to rails on the rack
○ Checklist:
● The appliance is securely mounted, and the rails move in and out smoothly.
● Cables are neatly routed and labelled and do not interfere with the rail, movement, or another server in the rack.
3. Cabling & Connectivity
3.1 Network & Management Cabling
Lite 3114
Pro 5114
Lite 3214
Lite 3414
Lite 3514
Pro 5214A
Pro 5414A
Pro 5514A
Pro 5214
Pro 5414
Pro 5514
● Serial Console Port (R12):
● If required, connect the console (serial) cable.
● IPMI Port (R7):
● 1x 1G RJ45 IPMI Out of Band Management port.
● Management (OS) Ports (R3/R4 & R5/R6):
● FMAD.IO provides two options:
■ 2x 1G RJ45 Management Ports (R5/R6) (for standard installations)
■ 2x 10G/25G SFP28 Management Ports (R3/R4) (for high-bandwidth installations)
● Capture Ports(R1/R2):
● 2x 100Gbps QSFP28 capture ports
● PPS Port (R13): (As custom SKU)
● If required, connect 1x SMA port to PPS.
● Display (R9):
● Connect included mini-DP to VGA dongle.
● Power (R4/R10)
● Connect power cables to rack PDU and prepare to connect them to the appliance.
Documentation Links:
■ FMAD.IO Management Ports Setup
4. Physical Installation & Initial Power-On
4.1 Final Inspection
● Inspection Checklist:
● The appliance is securely mounted using the included rails.
● All cables are connected, properly labelled and do not interfere.
● No packing material remains.
4.2 Initial Power-On
● Power Sequence:
● Attach power cords and perform a final visual check.
● Power on the appliance via the front panel button or IPMI interface.
● Status Indicators:
● Confirm that power and system health LEDs are illuminated (refer to FMAD.IO Quick Start Guide for LED meanings).
● Checklist:
● Power indicator LEDs are active
● No error LEDs are lit
● Check Disks LED are green
● If not, then reseat the drive
● Diagnostics:
● Run system report ( https://docs4.fmad.io/docs/maintenance-system-report-cli ) send to support@fmad.io
● Document initial diagnostic results.