Installing the DXi6900 System in the Rack
Quantum DXi6900 Installation Guide
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Installing the DXi6900 System in the Rack
Note:
NetApp Co-Branded EMEA installations do not follow the rack installation procedure below. For
NetApp Co-Branded EMEA installation instructions, see the DXi6900 Co-Branded EMEA Installation
Addendum (6-68225).
Installing the DXi6900 in a rack consists of the following steps:
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Determining the Order of the Components in the Rack below
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Locating the Mounting Position on page 34
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Installing the DXi6900 Array Module or Expansion Module on page 34
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Installing the DXi6900 Node on page 37
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Cabling the DXi6900 on page 40
Determining the Order of the Components in the Rack
To make it easier to correctly cable the system, and for safety reasons, follow these recommendations when
installing the DXi6900 system in the rack:
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A rack is not included with the DXi6900. A standard 40U rack can be ordered from Quantum as an
optional purchase.
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shows the recommended rack configuration for a maximum capacity DXi6900
configuration.
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When installing components, start with the lowest Array or Expansion module in the configuration, and
then proceed upward in the rack as you add additional components. This will prevent the rack from
becoming overbalanced.
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Make sure to leave enough space in the rack for future system expansion. The DXi6900 can be
expanded to a maximum configuration requiring 32U of rack space (see
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Figure 23:
Recommended Component Rack Order (Maximum Configuration)