Installing SAS disk shelves in a new HA pair or single-
controller configuration
Installing the SAS disk shelves as part of your new a new HA pair or single-controller
configuration includes installing a rack mount kit for each disk shelf and installing the disk shelves
in the rack.
Before you begin
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Your HA pair or single-controller configuration must have met the supported configuration
requirements including supported disk shelves, SAS cables, number of stacks, and number of
disk shelves in a stack.
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If you are installing DS4486 disk shelves, you must have read and understood the
Rules for
handling disk carriers for DS4486 disk shelves section to prevent damage to the disk drives in
the disk carriers.
About this task
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Disk shelves do not need to be grounded; grounding is done through the power cords.
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If you are installing the disk shelf in an equipment rack or NetApp cabinet, you must install the
two-post telco tray kit or four-post rail kit that came with your disk shelf.
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At the end of this procedure you are directed to the
Cabling disk shelves in a new HA pair or
single-controller configuration procedure in the , which includes connecting the disk shelf
power cords, powering on the disk shelves, verifying shelf IDs, and cabling SAS and ACP
connections.
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If you are installing a new MetroCluster system with SAS disk shelves, you should be using
the appropriate MetroCluster document, which might have referred you to this procedure for
specific installation instructions.
Configuring a stretch MetroCluster system with SAS disk shelves and SAS optical cables in 7-
mode
Configuring a MetroCluster system with SAS disk shelves and FibreBridge 6500N bridges in
7-Mode
Steps
1. Ground yourself to the platform chassis using the grounding leash.
2. Install the two-post telco tray kit or four-post rail kit for your disk shelf model using the
installation flyer that came with the kit.
Attention: If you are installing multiple disk shelves,
you should install them from the bottom to the top of
the rack for the best stability.
Do not ear-mount the disk shelf into a telco-type
rack; the disk shelf will collapse from the rack under
its own weight.
DS4243, DS2246, DS4486, and DS4246 Installation and Service Guide
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Installing SAS disk shelves in a new HA pair or single-controller configuration
