Unpacking an optional 5U expansion enclosure

Before you unpack an optional 5U expansion enclosure, ensure that you review and follow all related instructions and safety notices.

Before you begin

CAUTION:

The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit. (C011)

CAUTION:

To avoid personal injury, before you lift this unit, remove all appropriate subassemblies per instructions to reduce the system weight. (C012)

Important: Before you unpack, move, install, or service the expansion enclosure and its parts, always complete the following tasks:

• Read and follow the safety notices and instructions, as described in Safety notices and considerations.
• Read and follow the guidelines that are described in Weight considerations: 5U expansion enclosure.
• Ensure that a suitably rated mechanical lift is available to support the weight of the expansion enclosure when it is inserted into the rack for installation.

About this task

The expansion enclosure and most parts are shipped together in one large box. A tray on top of the enclosure contains the front fascia (1U and 4U pieces), the cable management arm (CMA), and the slide rail kit. Figure 1 shows how the enclosure is packaged for shipment.

•  1  Slide rail kit
•  2  Cable management arm
•  3  Fascia

Note: Drives are not included in installation package for the enclosure; they are provided in a separate package.

1. Remove the cardboard tray that contains the slide rails, cable management arm, and fascia from cardboard box in which the expansion enclosure was shipped.
2. Remove the foam end pieces from the top of the expansion enclosure.
3. Cut the corners of the shipping box and fold them down to uncover the sides and faces of the expansion enclosure, as shown in Figure 2.

   

   •  1  Enclosure
   •  2  Top of shipping box, folded back
   •  3  Foam protectors
4. With four or more persons, push the expansion enclosure sideways onto an adjacent flat bed lift. Keep the remaining foam block protectors attached to the enclosure.
5. Remove the support rail kit from the box in which it was shipped ( 1 , as shown in Figure 1).
6. Remove the 4U and 1U fascia from the boxes in which they were shipped, as shown in Figure 3.

   

   •  1  4U fascia (front)
   •  2  1U fascia (power supply units)
7. Remove the cable management arm assembly from its packaging ( 2  in Figure 1).