Planning And Organizing The Installation; Hardware Specifications; N3700 Characteristics Hardware Specifications - IBM System Storage N3700 Hardware And Service Manual

Attention:
avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective packages until
you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge (ESD), observe the following
precautions:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
v Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the
v While the device is still in its static-protective package, touch it to an unpainted
v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit

Planning and organizing the installation

This section identifies the shipment contents and the rules and regulations you
need to observe for the proper installation of your N3700. It also provides an
overview of the entire system installation process and the appropriate
documentation references for the procedures.
For detailed information, see the following topics:
v "Hardware specifications"
v "Rules for installing the N3700 in a rack" on page 4
v "Guide to the installation process " on page 5

Hardware specifications

The following table lists the characteristics and requirements for your hardware.
DANGER
Static electricity can damage electronic devices and your system. To
you.
device.
metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds. This drains static electricity
from the package and from your body.
without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it in its
static-protective package. Do not place the device on your system unit cover or
on a metal table. Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather
because heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
Three people are required to lift the N3700 during installation. Do not
remove the disk drives or drive blank covers to reduce the weight.
Table 1. N3700 characteristics hardware specifications
Physical characteristics
Weight
Rack units
Height
Width
Depth
With maximum 78.8 lbs (35.8 kg)
number of disk drives
Empty 50.6 lbs (23 kg)
3U
5.25 in. (13.3 cm)
17.6 in. (44.8 cm)
20 in. (50.9 cm)
Chapter 1. Preparing for the installation
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