Contents ii
Contents
1 Introduction 1
Knowledge prerequisites 1
Intended audience 1
2 System overview 2
Storage enclosure components 2
Storage enclosure chassis 3
2U enclosure components 3
5U enclosure components 5
Controller module components 8
Optional components 9
3 Initial install preparations 10
Installation checklist 10
Complete installation prerequisites 11
4 Installation of 2U enclosures 13
Unpack and prepare the 2U enclosure 13
Install the 2U rackmount rail kit 14
Mount the 2U enclosure into the rack cabinet 18
Populate the 2U enclosure 20
Test enclosure electrical earth connection 21
Route 2U enclosure data cables and power cords 21
Route 2U enclosure host cables and expansion data cables 22
Route 2U enclosure power cords 25
5 Installation of 5U enclosures 27
Unpack and prepare the 5U enclosure 27
Install the 5U rackmount rail kit 28
Mount the 5U enclosure into the rack cabinet 31
Access a drawer 35
Populate the 5U enclosure 36
Test enclosure electrical earth connection 37
Route 5U enclosure data cables and power cords 37
Route 5U enclosure host cables and expansion data cables 38
Route 5U enclosure power cords 40
6 Operation of 2U enclosures 42
Apply power to the 2U enclosure 42
Remove power from the 2U enclosure 43
Interpret system LEDs 43