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The instructions here apply to the all Vess A3340s/A3340d
Series 2U form factor mod-
els.
Cautions
*
Do not lift or move the Vess A3340s/A3340d
unit by the handles
on the ear brackets in front. Hold the system itself.
*
Do not install the Vess A3340s/A3340d
unit into a rack without
rails to support the system.
*
Only a qualified technician who is familiar with the installation
procedure should mount and install the Vess A3340s/A3340d
unit.
*
Mount the rails to the rack using the appropriate screws and
flange nuts, fully tightened, at each end of the rail.
*
Do not load the rails unless they are installed with screws as
instructed.
*
The rails available for the Vess A3340s/A3340d
unit are
designed to safely support that Vess A3340s/A3340d
unit when
properly installed. Additional loading on the rails is at the
customer’s risk.
*
The mounting rails will support your Vess A3340s/A3340d
unit
only if installed as instructed.
*
Do not install hard disk drives in the system until after placing
the system in the rack.
The Vess A3340s/A3340d installs in a 19” equipment rack. Please examine the illustra
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tions in this section to make sure you are using the correct type of rack.
In order to place the system in the rack, first attach the ear brackets to the front of the
device. Then install the sliding rail system in the rack. Finally place the device on the
sliding rails and secure it to the rack. Use only the screws and fasteners included with
the shipment of the sliding rail system, or with the Vess A3340s/A3340d. This proce
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dure is described and illustrated in the sections that follow below.
Promise Technology
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Quick Installation Guide