Preparing The Site; Preparing The Rack Cabinet - IBM DS4800 User, Installation And Maintenance Manual

5. Continue with "Preparing the site."

Preparing the site

The floor area at the installation site must provide the following conditions:
v Sufficient space to install the DS4800
v Enough stability to support the weight of the fully configured DS4800 and
Ensure that all requirements, such as floor space, air conditioning, and electrical
service, have been met. Other site preparation activities include the following tasks:
v To ensure that there is enough room to move around the cabinet and install
v Install uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices.
v If applicable, install host bus adapters (HBAs), switches, or other devices.
v Route interface cables from the hosts or switches to the installation area.
v Route main power cords to the installation area.
For information on interface cables and connections, see Chapter 3, "Cabling the
storage subsystem," on page 47.
Continue with "Preparing the rack cabinet."

Preparing the rack cabinet

Important: Before you install the DS4800 in a rack cabinet, keep in mind the
following considerations:
v Review the documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for safety and
v Install the DS4800 in a recommended 22° C (72° F) environment.
v To ensure proper airflow, do not block the air vents; at least 15 cm (6 in.) of air
v To ensure rack stability, load the rack cabinet starting at the bottom.
v If you install multiple components in the rack cabinet, do not overload the power
v Always connect the storage subsystem to a properly grounded outlet.
v Always connect the IBM-certified rack power distribution units (PDUs) to at least
Complete the following steps to prepare the rack cabinet before you install the
DS4800:
1. Move, unpack, and level the rack cabinet at the installation site (if needed).
2. Remove the external rack panels.
of 6.16.xx.xx firmware that is posted in the IBM DS4000 support Web site.
For the latest controller firmware, check the IBM support Web site for
DS4000 storage products:
www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/
Note: Depending on your DS4800 model, you may need to purchase the
appropriate host software kit for your host server operating system.
Contact your IBM representative or reseller for more information.
associated systems. A fully configured DS4800 weighs 36.52 kg (80.7 lb).
modules, clear space at the installation area.
cabling considerations.
space is required. Review the important information in "Heat output, airflow, and
cooling" on page 28.
outlets.
two independent power circuits or sources.
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