Prepare for installation

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Assemble tools

A #2 Phillips screwdriver and a cage nut tool are needed to install and secure the rails to the appliance.

Wear a set of leather work gloves when you are racking the appliance. They help to grip the appliance and to avoid injury from metal edges.

CAUTION:
Do not use of any sort of hammer to secure the rails on the appliance. A hammer might damage the drives within the chassis and possibly void the warranty.

Choose a setup location

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that holds your appliance.

Table 1. Appliance location considerations
Factor Comments
Restricted access location Install this appliance in a physically secure, limited access location only, such as a service closet or data center.
Clean environment Situate it in a clean, well-ventilated, dust-free area.
Ambient operating temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment might be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature (TMRA) for the appliance.
Sufficient airflow Mount the equipment into a rack so that the amount of airflow that is needed for safe operation is not compromised. Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to open the front door completely (36 inches). Leave about 36 inches of clearance behind the rack for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.
Mechanical loading Mount the equipment into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading. Install heavier items into the bottom of the equipment rack to keep the rack stable. Mount equipment in a rack evenly to prevent a later hazard.
Circuit overloading Give consideration to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Note: The maximum current draw is printed on a label on the appliance power supplies. The system might draw more than 15 Amps at startup (inrush current).
Reliable ground A reliable ground must be maintained always. The rack itself must be grounded. Give particular attention to the power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit, such as the use of power strips.
Power supply Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the appliance from power surges and voltage spikes, and to keep your system operating in a power failure.
Heat, electricity, and EMI Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise, and electromagnetic fields are generated.

Prepare the rack

  1. Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack on them.
    • In single rack installations, attach stabilizers to the rack.
    • In multiple rack installations, couple the racks together.
  2. Check that the rack is stable before extending an appliance from the rack.
  3. Extend only one appliance at a time. Extending two or more simultaneously can destabilize the rack.
  4. Determine the placement of each appliance in the rack before you install the rails.
  5. Install the heaviest appliances (usually the Slicestor® appliances) on the bottom of the rack first, and then work upward.

Unpack and inspect the box and its contents

  1. Inspect outside of box for damage.
  2. Note if the box was damaged in any way.
  3. Open the top of the box and inspect for damage.
  4. Remove all of the components from the packaging and inspect for damage.
  5. Arrange for assistance lifting or installing the appliance in a rack. Use a forklift or lift table to prevent possible injury.
    CAUTION:
    To prevent personal injury and equipment damage, have someone assist you during the equipment installation. If necessary, reduce the weight of the enclosure by removing the hard disk drives and power supply units during installation.

    When using the lifting straps, keep them even and at the same level always. Otherwise, the system can slide to one side, and possibly out of the straps completely. Make sure that the rubberized sides of the lifting straps are against the chassis metal.

  6. If the appliance itself shows damage, file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
In addition to the appliance, the box includes:
  • Rail kits
  • Cables
  • Manual

Remove packing materials on and in the appliance

  1. Remove the tape warning on the top of the chassis that says: "Remove tape and foam before racking system."
  2. Loosen the thumbscrews to either side of the faceplate for the appliance.
  3. Open the faceplate.
  4. Remove the packing foam from the inside of the faceplate.
  5. Close the faceplate.
  6. Tighten the thumbscrews.