Weight increases as FRUs are installed
The 5U expansion enclosure supports up to 92 SAS drives. As Table 9 on page 24 shows, substantial
weight is added to the enclosure when all drives are installed.
Table 9. Weight of an enclosure with 92 SAS drives
FRU description
Approximate weigh per unit
Maximum
supported
Approximate extra weight
kg
lb
kg
lb
2.5-inch tier 0 flash drive
2.5-inch tier 1 flash drive
0.224
0.494
92
20.608
45.433
2.5-inch hard disk drive
0.304
0.670
92
27.968
61.659
3.5-inch Near-Line SAS hard
disk drive
0.876
1.931
92
80.592
177.675
As you install or replace FRUs, the overall weight of the expansion enclosure increases. For example,
Table 10 on page 24 shows the weight progression as different combinations of FRUs are installed.
Table 10. Enclosure weight as FRUs are installed
Enclosure assembly
Approximate weight
FRUs installed
FRUs not installed
kg
lb
• Enclosure
• Secondary expansion modules
• Fascia (1U and 4U)
• PSUs
• Expansion canisters
• Fan modules
• Fan interface board
• Display assembly
• Drives
• Cover
42.5
93.7
• Enclosure
• Secondary expansion modules
• Fascia (1U and 4U)
• PSUs
• Expansion canisters
• Fan modules
• Fan interface board
• Display assembly
• Drives
• Cover
44.3
97.7
24 Storwize V5100 : Quick Installation Guide for MTM 2078-424, 2078-12F, 2078-24F, 2078-92F, and 2078-
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