Chapter 4 - Installation
Installing the Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution in a Rack
BlackPearl NAS solution 2U Master Node
a.
Position the cover on top of the chassis with the hooks of the release latches facing
toward the front of the chassis.
Figure 17
Release latches on the BlackPearl NAS solution 2U
master node.
b.
While holding down the release latches, slide the cover toward the front of the chassis
until it locks in place.
Installing the Spectra BlackPearl NAS Solution in a
Rack
Install the BlackPearl NAS solution in a standard 4-post, 19-inch (48.3-cm) rack. The
BlackPearl NAS master nodes occupy either 2 units (2U) or 4 units (4U) of rack space,
depending on which model was ordered. The BlackPearl NAS 44-bay expansion node
occupies 4 units (4U) of rack space. If you do not want to install the master node in a rack,
continue with
Installing Additional Drives on page 50
.
Before You Begin
Before you install a BlackPearl NAS chassis in a rack:
• Have on hand:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver, magnetic if available, to keep small screws from falling
• Bubble level (recommended), to make sure the chassis is level
• Identify the vertical location in the rack where you will install the chassis.
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