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Chapter 2. Installing the storage subsystem
This chapter provides the information that you need to install the DS4500 Storage
Subsystem into a rack cabinet.
Before you begin the installation, review the safety information in “Safety” on page
xiii.
“Installation overview” provides an overview of the entire DS4500 installation
process. Read this overview before you begin the installation.
Installation overview
Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Attention: A fully configured DS4500 weighs up to 43.99 kg (97 lb). At least two
other people should help you lift the DS4500 from the shipping box. If desired, open
the sides of the shipping box and remove the CRUs from the DS4500 before you lift
it from the shipping box in order to lighten the storage subsystem. See “Removing
the CRUs” on page 31.
The following steps summarize the DS4500 installation process. Each step below is
detailed in this chapter or next two chapters, Chapter 3, “Cabling the storage
subsystem,” on page 47 and Chapter 4, “Operating the storage subsystem,” on
page 117.
1. Review the preparation recommendations. See “Preparing for installation” on
page 24.
2. Prepare the installation site. See “Preparing the site” on page 25.
3. Prepare the rack cabinet. See “Preparing the rack cabinet” on page 26.
4. Fold down and open the sides of the shipping box. Without removing the
DS4500 from box, you can remove the DS4500 rack mounting rails and
hardware from the box. The DS4500 rack mounting rails and hardware are
placed on the bottom of the shipping box (under the DS4500 Storage
Subsystem). Install the support rails in the rack cabinet. See “Installing the
support rails” on page 27.
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