Chapter 2: Installation
Safety Precautions
2-3
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Handling the Subsystem Modules
- Handle the system modules by the retention
screws, eject levers, or the module’s metal frame/face plate only, avoid touching the
PCB boards or connector pins.
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Covers
- None of the covers or replaceable modules should be removed for the
compliance with safety, emission, or thermal requirements.
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Securing Modules
- Always secure every enclosure module with the retaining
screws and make sure it is held in place by latches.
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Earth
- Always make sure the subsystem has a safe electrical earth connection via
power cords or chassis ground by the rack cabinet.
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Ventilation
- Be sure that the rack cabinet into which the subsystem chassis is to be
installed provides sufficient ventilation channels and airflow circulation around the
subsystem.
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Working Surface
- Provide a soft, clean surface to place your subsystem before
working on it. Servicing on a rough surface may damage finish of the chassis.
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Transporting the Subsystem
- If it is necessary to transport the subsystem, repackage
all drives and replaceable modules separately.
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Overcurrent Protection
- The rack cabinet into which this subsystem is to be
installed must support overcurrent protection and must not be overloaded by the
modules installed. Other requirements, such as ventilation airflow, rack stabilizing
features, electrical earth, and electrical distribution, must comply with the technical
specifications listed for this product.
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Integrated Storage Solutions
- System Integrators should ensure an integrated
storage solution that consists of this product has been tested and proved meeting
government regulations and codes for subjects including safety, fire, and electrical.
2.3.2 Precautions Handling Other Modules:
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Blank Plates
- The RAID models have all the module bays occupied except one
empty controller bay with a blank plate fitted. The blank plate should never be
removed.
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Removing Drives
- Although drives are hot-swappable, do not remove a drive when
the system is running. Doing so you may lose data. Use the “Identify Drive”
function to flash LEDs to help locate a faulty drive. Remove a faulty drive and
replace it with a drive known to be good and it is better to acquire a drive of the same
model and capacity.
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Replacing Faulty Units
- Leave a faulty unit in bay before you obtain a replacement
unit. Airflow through an empty slot will disrupt the regular airflow within the
enclosure.
