Lenovo IBM Storwize V7000, Quick Installation Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing the Lenovo Storage V7000 hardware
After verifying that you have all of the hardware components that you require, you can install them.
You have completed the initial steps of verifying the shipping contents and becoming familiar with the
hardware components. You have verified that the power and environmental requirements are met and have
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 support rails for the Lenovo Storage V7000 control enclosure
Before you install the control enclosure, you must first install the support rails for it.
To install the support rails for the control enclosure, complete the following steps.
Step 1. Locate the control enclosure rails (Figure 7 “Control enclosure support rails” on page 11).The rail
assembly consists of two rails that must be installed in the rack cabinet.
Figure 7. Control enclosure support rails
Step 2. Install a spring on each rail.
a. Extend the rail to its full length.
b. Push one looped end of a spring over one stud on the inside of the rail. (See Figure 8
“Installing the rail spring” on page 12.)
Note: Some models of rail have the studs on the outside of the rail.
c. Stretch the spring slightly and push the other looped end of the spring onto the other stud on
the inside of the rail.
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