IBM DCS3860, Installation, User'S, And Maintenance Manual

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– M5 black hex-head slotted screws (16)
Note: The screws are either preinstalled in the support rails or packaged in a
plastic bag.
– Washers (8)
– Clip nuts (4)
Important: The DCS3860 does not ship with region-specific ac power cords. You
must obtain the IBM-approved power cords for your region. For more information,
see Chapter 10, “Power cords,” on page 157.
Tools
Before you install the storage enclosure, the installation area must have an internet
connection, and you must have the following tools:
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A cart to hold the storage enclosure and its components
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Labels for the cable connectors
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A medium flat-blade screwdriver
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A No. 2 Phillips screwdriver or an M5 hex driver
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Anti-static protection
Tools and hardware required
These might include:
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A portable mechanized lift (optional)
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A number 2 Phillips screwdriver
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An M5 hex nut driver
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A medium flat-blade screwdriver
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anti-static protection (such as a grounding wrist strap)
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The rack power jumper cords that are shipped with the storage enclosure
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Rack-mounting hardware that ships with the storage enclosure
Preparing the site
For information about interface cables and connections, see Chapter 3, “Cabling the
DCS3860 storage system,” on page 43.
Floor space: The floor area at the installation site must satisfy the following
prerequisites:
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Enough stability to support the weight of the fully configured storage enclosure
and associated systems
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Sufficient space to install the storage enclosure
Weight: The weight of the storage enclosure depends on the number of
components that are installed. A fully configured storage enclosure with two
power supplies, two fan assemblies, two controllers or ESMs, and 60 hard disk
drives weighs up to 228.4 lb (103.6 kg). For more information, see “Weight” on
page 17.
Other Factors : Before you prepare the rack:
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Install uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices.
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Install host bus adapters (HBAs), switches, or other devices, if applicable.
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Route interface cables from the hosts or switches to the installation area.
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