--- title: "Remote Hands Deployment" slug: "quick-start-remote-hands-deployment" updated: 2025-06-08T09:33:04Z published: 2025-06-08T09:33:04Z canonical: "docs.fmad.io/quick-start-remote-hands-deployment" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fmad.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Remote Hands Deployment # **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. --- ## **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) --- ## **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** For the Following SKUs - #### Lite 3114 - #### Pro 5114 #### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b9aab0c4-36d0-4616-9673-30b661455571/Images/Documentation/image(200).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T17%3A52%3A05Z&se=2026-11-13T18%3A52%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TX6MEcrT%2Biv%2BKL3qAPOXK97P1UV0rxny2tTZs2hrAmM%3D) | ID | Name | Description | Form Factor | Logical Port | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | R1 | Capture Port | Capture Port A | 10G SFP28 | cap0 | | R2 | Capture Port | Capture Port B | 10G SFP28 | cap1 | | R3 | Management Port | Management Port 1G | 1G RJ45 | man0 | | R4 | IPMI Port | Out of Band Management Port | 1G RJ45 | bmc0 | | R5 | Management Port High Speed | Management Port High speed SFP28 A | SFP28 10G/25G | man0 | | R6 | Management Port High Speed | Management Port High speed SFP28 B | SFP28 10G/25G | man1 | | R7 | Serial port | RJ45 COM Serial port | Serial RJ45 | | | R8 | Display Port | Mini Display Port | Mini-DP | | | R9 | | | | | | R10 | Power supply | Power Supply 800W B | C13/C14 Port | psu1 | | R11 | Power supply | Power Supply 800W A | C13/C14 Port | psu0 | --- For the following SKUS - #### Lite 3214 - #### Lite 3414 - #### Lite 3514 - #### Pro 5214A - #### Pro 5414A - #### Pro 5514A ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b9aab0c4-36d0-4616-9673-30b661455571/Images/Documentation/image(178).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T17%3A52%3A05Z&se=2026-11-13T18%3A52%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TX6MEcrT%2Biv%2BKL3qAPOXK97P1UV0rxny2tTZs2hrAmM%3D) | PID | Name | Description | Form Factor | Logical Port | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | R1 | Capture Port | Capture Port A | 100Gbps QSFP28 | cap0 | | R2 | Capture Port | Capture Port B | 100Gbps QSFP28 | cap1 | | R3 | Management Port High Speed | Management Port High Speed A | 10G/25G SFP28 | man10 | | R4 | Management Port High Speed | Management Port High Speed B | 10G/25G SFP28 | man11 | | R5 | Management Port | Management Port 1G B | 1G RJ45 | man1 | | R6 | Management Port | Management Port 1G A | 1G RJ45 | man0 | | R7 | BMC Port | Out of Bands IPMI / BMC Port 1G | 1G RJ45 | bmc0 | | R8 | | USB Ports | USB A | | | R9 | Display Port | Mini Display Port | Mini-DP | | | R10 | Power supply | Power Supply 1600W B | C13/C14 Port | psu1 | | R11 | Power supply | Power Supply 1600W A | C13/C14 Port | psu0 | | R12 | BMC Serial port | BMC Serial Port | RJ45 Serial | | | R13 | PPS In (TBD) | PPS In (TBD) | SMA | | --- For the following SKUs - #### Pro 5214 - #### Pro 5414 - #### Pro 5514 ### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/b9aab0c4-36d0-4616-9673-30b661455571/Images/Documentation/image(177).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-13T17%3A52%3A05Z&se=2026-11-13T18%3A52%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TX6MEcrT%2Biv%2BKL3qAPOXK97P1UV0rxny2tTZs2hrAmM%3D) | PID | Name | Description | Form Factor | Logical Port | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | R1 | Capture Port | Capture Port A | 100Gbps QSFP28 | cap0 | | R2 | Capture Port | Capture Port B | 100Gbps QSFP28 | cap1 | | R3 | Management Port High Speed | Management Port High Speed A | 10G/25G SFP28 | man10 | | R4 | Management Port High Speed | Management Port High Speed B | 10G/25G SFP28 | man11 | | R5 | Management Port | Management Port 1G B | 1G RJ45 | man1 | | R6 | Management Port | Management Port 1G A | 1G RJ45 | man0 | | R7 | BMC Port | Out of Bands IPMI / BMC Port 1G | 1G RJ45 | bmc0 | | R8 | | USB Ports | USB A | | | R9 | Display Port | Mini Display Port | Mini-DP | | | R10 | Power supply | Power Supply 1600W B | C13/C14 Port | psu1 | | R11 | Power supply | Power Supply 1600W A | C13/C14 Port | psu0 | | R12 | BMC Serial port | BMC Serial Port | RJ45 Serial | | | R13 | PPS In (TBD) | PPS In (TBD) | SMA | | --- ## **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://docs.fmad.io/docs/maintenance-system-report-cli](https://docs.fmad.io/docs/maintenance-system-report-cli) ) send to support@fmad.io ● Document initial diagnostic results.