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Verify the position and installation of new system racks
For information on verifying the position and installation of new system racks, see Section 10.3 -
Verify the position and installation of new system racks on the IBM Worldwide Customized Installation
Instructions (WCII) website.
Installing the EMS server in a rack
For information about the instructions to install an EMS server on a rack, see Installing, removing and
replacing customer-installable parts.
Unpacking IBM Storage Scale System 3500 (IBM SSR task)
Before you unpack IBM Storage Scale System 3500, ensure that you have reviewed and followed all the
related instructions.
The IBM Storage Scale System 3500 system and related parts are shipped preinstalled in the enclosure:
• The IBM Storage Scale System 3500 system comes preinstalled with the following components:
– Two server canisters with adapters and memory feature codes
– Two power modules
– Six 60 mm single impeller fans
– 12 or 24 disks
– Network adapters (Depends on order)
– Interface cables (if ordered)
• Rail kit that includes:
– One left adjustable rack mounting rail
– One right adjustable rack mounting rail
– Four M4 x 4 Philips screws
– Eight #10 32 X 14.5 round hole rack screws
– Two M5 X 9 Philips shipping screws
• Left and right bezel ear caps
• Cable Management Assembly (CMA)
Note: You might need a box knife to unpack the IBM Storage Scale System 3500 system.
CAUTION: To lift the assembled enclosure, two persons are required unless a suitable lifting
equipment is available or the enclosure is unpacked and dismantled as described in the procedure.
Perform the following steps to unpack the IBM Storage Scale System 3500 system:
1. Cut the box tape and open the lid of the shipping carton.
2. Remove the rail kit box and set them aside in a safe location.
3. Remove the cable management assembly kit box and set them aside in a safe location.
4. Lift the bezel kit box and set them aside in a safe location.
5. Lift the front and rear foam packing pieces from the carton.
6. Remove the four corner reinforcement pieces from the carton.
7. Using the box knife, carefully cut the four corners of the carton from top to bottom.
8. Fold the sides and back of the carton down to uncover the rear of the IBM Storage Scale System 3500
system.
If necessary, carefully cut along the lower fold line of the sides and remove them.
9. Carefully cut the raised section of the foam packing away from the rear of the enclosure.
10. Carefully cut open the bag covering the rear of the enclosure.
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