Quantum QXS Series Hardware Installation And Maintenance Guide

Chapter 3 Initial install preparations 11
Step Task Reference
9 Test for safety electrical earth connection "Test enclosure electrical earth connection" on page37
10 Connect all host and any expansion data cables "Route 2U enclosure data cables and power cords" on
page21,
"Route 5U enclosure data cables and power cords" on
page37
11 Connect all power cords
Table 2 Installation checklist tasks (continued)
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Site preparation
1. Use the installation checklist.
2. Clear the site for installation and secure a static-protected area.
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Before storage enclosure installation
1. Unpack the storage enclosure in a clear area, using appropriate safety precautions.
2. Temporarily set aside all drives in carriers (DDICs) into a static-protected area, regardless of how your
storage enclosure or drives ship.
3. Follow all instructions for installing the provided rackmount rails into the rack cabinet.
4. Review all related warnings before mounting the storage enclosure into the rack.
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Storage enclosure installation
1. Move the storage enclosure onto a suitable mechanical lift.
a. For the 2U storage enclosures, have two people move the enclosure to a lift.
b. For the 5U storage enclosures, have three people use the provided belt straps to move the enclosure
to a lift.
2. Use a mechanical lift for positioning the storage enclosure and mounting it into the rack cabinet. Do not
use a vacuum lift. To maintain personal and equipment safety, do not use any other method to support
the weight of the storage enclosure during installation or maintenance.
3. Maintain adequate storage enclosure clearances, both front and back.
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Before FRU installation
1. Prior to handling the DDICs, make sure you are static-compliant.
2. Confirm you can easily reach the slots and you can visually inspect the installation of each DDIC in the
enclosure, while safely maintaining your balance.
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DDIC installation
1. Only after you securely mount the storage enclosure in the rack can you retrieve the DDICs from their
static-protected area.
2. Install all DDICs into the proper module slots.
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Prior to testing the enclosure
1. Examine cables and make sure connections are completely secure on both ends.
2. Adhere to all electrical safety guidelines.
Complete installation prerequisites
The rackmount rails are designed to bear the maximum weight of the storage enclosure when it is properly
mounted in a standard rack cabinet. You can install multiple storage enclosures in a single rack cabinet.

Quantum QXS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	QXS Series
Category	Storage
Language	English