About Component Placement
For non-Pillar racks, all component rails must be installed before loading
components into the racks.
Pillar racks come with the component rails pre-installed. If you have Pillar racks,
you can install the components right away.
Install the component rails according to the component placement diagrams for
your system configuration. Install them in the order of:
● First, Pilot rails near the bottom of the rack, 2U above the PDUs.
● Second, Slammer rails above the Pilot rails.
● Third, Brick rails above the Slammer rails.
Caution
Some Pillar Axiom 600 components weigh over 65
pounds (29.5 kilograms). Make sure all rail components are
tightly secured before loading the components to prevent
damage and injury.
If you are building a rack that only contains Bricks, you should still start from the
bottom.
Note: The physical location of the components in the Pillar Axiom 600 rack can
vary if the system is installed in the field. Always check the cables at the back of
the rack to validate the physical location of each Brick.
Note: After a new installation or a Brick upgrade, the physical and logical name
of a new Brick might not be the same. To avoid potential confusion, Pillar
recommends that you change the logical name of the Brick to match the physical
name.
Related concepts
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About Component Placement for One Slammer and SATA Bricks
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About Component Placement for One Slammer and FC Bricks
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About Component Placement for Two or Three Slammers and FC Bricks
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About Component Placement for Four Slammers and 64 Bricks
Configuration Limits for a Pillar Axiom 600 System
The minimum configuration of the Pillar Axiom 600 system is:
Chapter 2 Set Up the Rack
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