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Chapter 2. Installing the storage subsystem
This chapter provides the information that you need to install the DS4200 Express
storage subsystem into a rack cabinet.
Before you begin the installation, review the safety information in "Safety" on page
xi.
"Installation overview" provides an overview of the entire DS4200 Express
installation process. Read this overview before you begin the installation.
Installation overview
Statement 4:
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Attention:
two other people should help you lift the DS4200 Express from the shipping box.
For safety reasons, IBM strongly recommends that you open the sides of the
shipping box and remove the CRUs from the DS4200 Express before you lift it from
the shipping box to lighten the storage subsystem. See "Removing the CRUs" on
page 32.
The following steps summarize the DS4200 Express installation process. Each step
below is detailed in this chapter or next two chapters, Chapter 3, "Cabling the
storage subsystem," on page 43 and Chapter 4, "Operating the storage subsystem,"
on page 79.
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A fully configured DS4200 Express weighs up to 40 kg (88 lb). At least
1. Review the preparation recommendations. See "Preparing for installation" on
page 25.
2. Prepare the installation site. See "Preparing the site" on page 27.
3. Prepare the rack cabinet. See "Preparing the rack cabinet" on page 27.
4. Fold down and open the sides of the shipping box. Without removing the
DS4200 Express from box, you can remove the DS4200 Express rack
mounting rails and hardware from the box. The DS4200 Express rack
mounting rails and hardware are placed on the bottom of the shipping box
(under the DS4200 Express Storage Subsystem). Install the support rails in the
rack cabinet. See "Installing the support rails" on page 28.
≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb)
≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
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