DX3000 and DX5000 Quick Start Guide
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Choosing a Location
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The DX3000/DX5000 must be installed in a restricted access
location per specification
EN69050-1.
This system must only
be installed by qualified IT service personnel. This is required
to prevent untrained personnel from allowing body parts or
electrically conductive items to penetrate into the interior of
the system when replacing or installing drives, fans, and
power supplies.
When choosing an installation site for the DX3000/DX5000
system, consider the following requirements:
•
Rack Space Requirements
•
Environmental Conditions
Rack Space Requirements
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Table 1
contains the rack requirements for both the DX3000
and DX5000.
Table 1 Rack Requirements
Environmental Conditions
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The installation site must have the following environmental
conditions:
•
Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing
•
Temperature: 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F)
•
Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters)
These environmental conditions apply when the DX-Series
system is in operation.
DX3000
DX5000
Depth
27 in (68.6 cm)
25.4 in (64.5 cm)
Width
19 in (48.3 cm)
19 in (48.3 cm)
Height
3.5 in (8.9 cm),
2U
8.75 (22.2 cm), 5U
Weight
50 lbs (22.68 kg)
122 (55.34 kg)
Air
Clearance
Open 4 in (10.2 cm) behind unit for proper
air flow
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OTE
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For additional specifications, refer to the
Quantum DX3000 and DX5000 User’s Guide
(PN
81-81493)
Preparing for the Installation
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Before you begin the installation procedure in this section,
make the following preparations as described in this
section:
•
Providing Necessary Tools
•
Taking ESD Precautions
Providing Necessary Tools
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Provide the following tools for unpacking and installing the
DX3000 and DX5000 systems:
•
#1 PHILLIPS® screwdriver
•
#2 PHILLIPS screwdriver
•
#1 Flat head screwdriver
•
Antistatic wrist strap included in accessory kit
Taking ESD Precautions
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Some components within the DX3000 and DX5000 systems
contain static-sensitive parts. To avoid damaging these parts
while performing installation procedures, always observe
the following precautions:
•
Keep the DX3000/DX5000 system turned off during all
installation procedures.
•
Use an antistatic wrist strap (included in the accessory
kit).
•
Keep static-sensitive parts in their original shipping
containers until ready for installation.
•
Do not place static-sensitive parts on a metal surface.
Place them inside their protective shipping bag or on an
antistatic mat.
•
Avoid touching connectors and other components.
Unpacking the DX3000/DX5000
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This section explains how to unpack both the DX3000 and
DX5000 system components and move them to their final
installation location.
By following these instructions, you help ensure that the
system will continue to be safeguarded after it arrives at the
installation site.
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Dry climates and cold-weather heating
environments have lower relative humidity and
are more likely to produce static electricity.
