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NetApp AltaVault Cloud Integrated Storage Installation and Service Guide for Physical Appliances
Installing the controller chassis and shelves
Installations of controller chassis in four-post racks
If you are installing the controller chassis manually, do the following:
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Ensure that at least three people are available to lift the chassis if you are installing the controller chassis
without using the mechanical lift.
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Lift the controller chassis using the chassis handles and slide it onto the telco tray.
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Secure the controller chassis to the rack using screws of the appropriate size and type that match the threading
of your rack.
Note:
Do not over-tighten the screws when securing the equipment to the rack. Over- tightening the screws may cause the mounting
tabs on the chassis to bend.
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If you are adding multiple AltaVault systems and disk shelves, repeat this procedure, as required, for each
controller chassis you are installing.
Note:
If multiple AltaVaults are being installed, it is recommended to group each controller with its corresponding shelves to
maintain consistent cable lengths.
Installations of controller chassis in four-post racks
Use the four-post rail kit that ships with the controller to mount the controller chassis in a four-post rack. NetApp
recommends that you use the NetApp equipment rails in this application to be consistent with how AltaVault systems
are treated.
If you are installing multiple AltaVault systems and disk shelves, you should install them from the bottom to the top
of the rack for the best stability. For consistency with AltaVault system stacking and stability, position the controller
above the storage stack as the storage stack is heavier than the controller.
Caution:
If you are installing the controller chassis without using the mechanical lift, at least three people must be available to lift
the controller.
Important considerations for successful installations
Use the NetApp equipment rails that come with the controller in this application to be consistent with how AltaVault
systems are treated.
If you are installing the controller chassis in an equipment rack or NetApp cabinet, use the NetApp equipment rails in
this application to be consistent with how AltaVault systems are treated.
Verify that your site meets the electrical and power requirements of the controller using the steps described in the
procedure,
“Controller electrical requirements” on page 9
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