System Storage DS3500 and EXP3500 Rack Installation and
Quick Start Guide
This
Rack Installation and Quick Start Guide
describes the basic procedure for installing the IBM
®
System
Storage
®
DS3500 storage subsystem and the IBM System Storage EXP3500 storage enclosure. The
information in this document pertains to the DS3512 and DS3524 storage subsystems, and the EXP3512
and EXP3524 storage enclosures.
For information about cabling and configuring the DS3500 storage subsystem and the EXP3500 storage
enclosure, see the
IBM System Storage DS3500 and EXP3500 Installation, User's, and Maintenance Guide
that
came with the hardware.
For educational information about the DS3500 and other IBM System Storage products, go to
http://ibmdsseriestraining.com/.
For the latest information about IBM System Storage disk storage systems, including all of the DS3000
storage subsystems and storage enclosures, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk.
For safety information, see the multilingual
IBM Safety Information
document on the
Documentation
CD.
Rack installation guidelines
Review the documentation that came with your rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. Before
you install the storage subsystem in a rack cabinet, review the following guidelines:
v
Two or more people are required to install devices 18 kg (39.7 lb) or heavier in a rack cabinet.
v
Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35°C (95°F).
v
Do not block any air vents; usually 15 cm (6 in.) of space provides proper airflow.
v
Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed storage subsystem in your rack cabinet. To help
prevent damage to storage subsystem components, always install a blank filler panel to cover the open
space and to help ensure proper air circulation.
v
Install the storage subsystem or expansion enclosure only in a rack cabinet with perforated doors.
v
Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v
Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
v
Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time.
v
Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation.
v
Connect the storage subsystem or expansion enclosure to a properly grounded outlet.
v
Do not overload the power outlet when you install multiple devices in the rack cabinet.
v
The storage subsystem or expansion enclosure requires 2 U of vertical space in the rack cabinet.
Use safe practices when lifting.
≥
18 kg (39.7 lb)
≥
32 kg (70.5 lb)
≥
55 kg (121.2 lb)
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