Installing Components in the DXi6900 Node
Quantum DXi6900 Installation Guide
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Installing Components in the DXi6900 Node
If the DXi6900 shipped with additional Node components, you must install these additional components in
the Node before installing the system in the rack and turning it on (see
DXi6900 Installation Overview on
).
To install the additional Node components, see the following sections:
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Installing the Memory Modules on page 21
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Installing the Optional Network Cards on page 25
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Closing the Node Cover on page 31
Opening the Node Cover
To open the DXi6900 Node cover:
WARNING:
The DXi6900 G1 Node (including hard drives) weighs 53.0 pounds (24.0 kg). The
DXi6900 G2 Node (including hard drives) weights 49.3 pounds (22.4 kg). A minimum of two people are
required to lift the chassis.
1. Set the Node on a flat, stable surface.
2. Make sure that no cables (power, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or SAS) are connected to the Node.
3. Press and hold the power button on the front of the Node for three seconds to fully drain the system of
stored power prior to removing the cover (see
).
Figure 8:
Node Power Button
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1. Power Switch
4. On the Node cover, rotate the latch release lock counterclockwise to the unlocked position (see
).