Add a 25-drive expansion enclosure
Take the following actions to add a 25-drive expansion enclosure to a running system with existing 25-drive expansion
enclosures.
NOTE:
If this is the first expansion enclosure, refer to
Install a 25-drive expansion enclosure
.
Summary of tasks for adding an expansion enclosure
To add an expansion enclosure to a running system, complete the tasks below in the order in which they appear. This document
provides instructions for completing each task.
NOTE:
When adding an expansion enclosure to a running system, you must power on the expansion enclosure before
attaching the back-end cables.
1. Verify the contents of the shipping package.
2. Choose the space in the cabinet for the new expansion enclosure.
3. Remove the filler panels that cover the cabinet space for the new expansion enclosure.
4. Install the rails for the new expansion enclosure in the cabinet.
5. Install the expansion enclosure on the rails.
6. If the new expansion enclosure shipped without its drives installed, install the drives in the expansion enclosure.
7. Install the front bezel on the new expansion enclosure.
8. Attach the power cables to the new expansion enclosure.
9. Attach the expansion (back-end) cables to the new expansion enclosure as described in
Cable the base enclosure to the new
10. Verify the operation of the new expansion enclosure.
Verify shipping package contents
Confirm that you received all the equipment that is required to install the new 25-drive expansion enclosure.
Verify that you received the following:
Component
Quantity
Expansion enclosure (25-
drive)
1
Rail kit, including
Snap-in rails (2)
Screws (3 per rail)
CL5583
1
Power cords (2), either
Black and gray C13/C14
Black and gray C13/C20
2
Install a new base enclosure and optional expansion enclosure
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