Sun Microsystems StorageTek 6540, Support Manual

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2 Sun StorageTek 6540 Rack Ready Site Preparation and Installation Support Guide • July 2006
Safety Information
Install the Sun StorageTek 6540 Array in accordance with the local safety codes and
regulations at the facility site. Make sure that the safety precautions in the
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StorageTek 6540 Array Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual have been read.
The following sections contain additional safety information for the local facility:
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“Handling Precautions” on page 2
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“Secure Installation Requirements” on page 3
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“Placement of a Sun Product” on page 3
Note – Do not make modifications to the equipment. Sun Microsystems, Inc. is not
responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product.
Handling Precautions
Caution – A fully populated cabinet can weigh in excess of 1500 pounds (682 kg).
Ensure that all surfaces the cabinet moves over are clear and can withstand this load.
It is strongly recommended that the Sun StorageTek 6540 Array be assembled into
the cabinet(s) at the installation site. The expansion trays are front-heavy, and once
they are installed in the cabinet, the bulk of the weight is in the front. For this reason,
it is not recommended to move a populated cabinet down a ramp. A tip-over
situation does exist under certain circumstances. The basic rules to follow are:
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Never move the cabinet with trays installed above 28U, especially if empty space
is left below the tray in the cabinet for future storage-capacity upgrades.
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Do not use the front of the cabinet or any extended tray for support when
installing expansion trays above 28U.
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Maintain a low center-of-gravity in the cabinet at all times. Add trays from
bottom to top, and remove trays from top to bottom.
Most cabinets are equipped with wheels, so use caution when moving a cabinet,
especially if it is populated. When moving a cabinet, especially on sloped loading
docks and ramps, move the cabinet slowly and deliberately, and make sure that the
floor is free from foreign objects and cables that the cabinet could roll over.