Unpacking the control enclosure

Before you unpack the control enclosure, ensure that you review and follow all related instructions.

Before you begin

Before you start the installation process, complete the information that is requested in Planning worksheets, and ensure the following items are available.
  • Philips screw driver
  • Flat-blade screw driver (optional)
  • Three Ethernet cables
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The control enclosure and the following related parts are included in one box. The enclosed inventory sheet lists the part numbers of the items that were ordered. Items such as drives and interface adapters, are preinstalled inside each node canister.
  • Control enclosure with the following components preinstalled:
    • Two node canisters with optional interface adapters, SFPs, and memory

      Each node canister contains three networking adapter slots. The same number and type of adapters must be installed in each node canister. The control enclosure can contain 0, 2, or 4 interface adapters.

    • Two power supply units (PSUs)
    • Twenty four drives
  • Rail kit, which includes the left and right rails, and any associated hardware.
  • Cables, if they were ordered, for the type and number of interface adapters that are installed in each node canister.
  • Two power cables.

About this task

CAUTION:
The weight of this part or unit is between 18 and 33 kg (39.7 and 72.7 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit.
Two graphics show 3 persons carrying a heavy box; one graphic shows an icon with text warning that weight is more than 32 kg (70.5 lb)
To unpack the control enclosure, complete the following steps. If three people or a lift are not available, more steps are required to remove some parts before the control enclosure can be installed.
  1. Cut the box tape and open the lid of the shipping carton.
  2. Remove the rail kit box and set it aside in a safe location.
  3. Lift the front and rear foam packing pieces from the carton.
  4. Remove the four corner reinforcement pieces from the carton.
    • If three people lifts the control enclosure out of the carton or using lifting equipment, go to Step 15.
    • Otherwise, continue to Step 5.
  5. Using the box knife, carefully cut the four corners of the carton from top to bottom.
  6. Fold the sides and back of the carton down to uncover the rear of the control enclosure. If necessary, carefully cut along the lower fold line of the sides and remove them.
  7. Carefully cut the raised section of the foam packing away from the rear of the enclosure.
  8. Carefully cut open the bag that covers the rear of the enclosure.
  9. Remove the left and right PSU, as described in Removing and replacing a power supply unit.
  10. Record the last 6 digits of the serial number on the back of each PSU; then, set the power supplies aside.
    Item Left PSU Right PSU
    Serial Number  
  11. Remove the upper and lower node canisters; see Removing and reseating a node canister.
  12. Record the serial number on the release handle of each node canister; then, set the canisters aside.
    Item Upper Node Canister Lower Node Canister
    Serial Number  
  13. Carefully cut the raised section of the foam packing away from the front of the enclosure.
  14. Remove all of the drives from the front of the enclosure, as described in Removing and replacing a drive.
  15. Lift the enclosure from the shipping carton or push it on to a lift.
  16. Record the serial number that is listed on the left end cap of the control enclosure.
    Item Serial Number MTM
    Control Enclosure