IBM Storwize V5000, Quick Installation Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing the hardware
After verification that you have all of the hardware components that you require,
you can install them.
You completed the initial steps of verifying the shipping contents and becoming
familiar with the hardware components. You verified that the power and
environmental requirements are met and planned the location of the enclosures.
You are now ready to begin installing the hardware components and connecting
the data cables and power cords.
Installing the support rails
Before installing an enclosure, you must first install support rails.
Procedure
To install the support rails, complete the following steps.
1. Locate the rack mounting rails and screws (Figure 8). The rail assembly
consists of two rails that must be installed in the rack cabinet.
2. Remove the springs that are taped to one of the rails.
3. Attach a spring to the outside of each rail.
a. Attach the circle end of the spring around the stud on the rail. (See
Figure 9 on page 14.)
b. Pulling on the spring, attach the hook end of the spring to the tab on the
rail.
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Figure 8. Rack mounting rails and screws
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