Unpacking The Openflex™ Data24; Unpacking The Openflex Data24; Installation Procedure - Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 Installation Manual

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1.4 Unpacking the OpenFlex™ Data24

The OpenFlex™ Data24 and its components are contained in a single shipping box. The box includes the

chassis which has all of its major internal components pre-installed and is wrapped in plastic. The shipping

box also contains a rail kit container, mounting hardware, and power cables. It is highly recommended that

the system is unpacked in an area that is ESD safe and close to the installation space.

Figure 6: Packaging Diagram

1.5 Installation Procedure

Step 1 :

Install the rails into the rack:

A T15 torx screwdriver is required to perform the installation procedure.

Note:

The rack-mounted rail system that comes with the OpenFlex™ Data24

Attention:

uses a spring tensioning mechanism that allows the rails to be soft-installed

without tools. However, the spring is only strong enough to hold the rails in place,

and all T15 Torx screws must be installed for safe mounting. Never install the

OpenFlex™ Data24 in a set of rails that has not been secured with these screws.

Always install rack-mounted equipment in the lowest available U height in

Caution:

order to keep the rack's center of gravity low and reduce the risk of tipping.

1.4 Unpacking the OpenFlex ™ Data24

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