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Chapter 2. Installing the storage subsystem
This chapter provides the information that you need to install the storage subsystem
into a rack cabinet.
Before you begin the installation, review the safety information in “Safety” on page
xv.
“Installation overview” provides an overview of the entire storage subsystem
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 DS4700 Express weighs up to 40 kg (88 lb). At least
two other people should help you lift the DS4700 Express from the shipping box. If
desired, open the sides of the shipping box and remove the CRUs from the DS4700
Express before you lift it from the shipping box in order to lighten the storage
subsystem. See “Removing the CRUs” on page 40.
The following steps summarize the DS4700 Express installation process. Each step
below is detailed in this chapter or next two chapters, Chapter 3, “Cabling the
storage subsystem,” on page 55 and Chapter 4, “Operating the storage subsystem,”
on page 117.
1. Review the preparation recommendations. See “Preparing for installation” on
page 34.
2. Prepare the installation site. See “Preparing the site” on page 35.
3. Prepare the rack cabinet. See “Preparing the rack cabinet” on page 36.
4. Fold down and open the sides of the shipping box. Without removing the
DS4700 Express from box, you can remove the DS4700 Express rack
mounting rails and hardware from the box. The DS4700 Express rack
mounting rails and hardware are placed on the bottom of the shipping box
(under the DS4700 Express Storage Subsystem). Install the support rails in the
rack cabinet. See “Installing the support rails” on page 36.
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