Planning The Installation; Install The Rails - PureStorage FlashArray //X R2 Quick Installation Manual

Planning the Installation

Mount heavier equipment lower in the rack. A fully loaded FlashArray chassis weighs 43.2 kg (95.2 lbs.). If possible, install
the chassis below other devices in the rack.

2. Install the Rails

1. (Square-hole racks only) Install the #10-32 cage nuts (from
the Accessory Kit) on the front of the rack, as shown in Fig-
ure 2.
On round-hole racks, use clip nuts (not provided by Pure
Storage, Inc.) instead of cage nuts.
The FlashArray includes two rails, labeled right and left.
The rails have locating pins (for square- and round-hole
racks) or positioning studs (visible if you unscrew and
remove the locating pins for threaded-hole racks) that you
align with the holes in the rack.
2. Install one of the two rails (the installation order does not
matter) by pulling the spring-loaded lever back and inserting
the locating pins or positioning studs in the front mounting
post at the desired height. Release the lever once the rail is
in place. See Figure 3.
3. Extend the rear of the rail until the locating pins or pos-
itioning studs reach the rear mounting post, and press the
rail into the rear post until the latch engages. See Figure 4
(left rail shown).
Install the rear screws only. Front screws are installed later.
4. (All rack types) Secure the rear of each rail to the rack with
the screws provided in the Accessory Kit. One screw is
provided for the rear of each rail. Use the second or fifth
hole up from the bottom of each rail (shown going into the
fifth hole on Figure 4).
5. Repeat 1–4 above to install the second rail.
Make sure to install the rear of each rail into the post holes
that are at the same height as the holes being used on the
front post. Otherwise, the chassis might slide off the rails
causing personal injury and damage to the FlashArray.
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Figure 2. Installing Cage Nuts
Figure 3. Installing a Rail (Front Post)
Figure 4. Installing a Rail (Rear Post)
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Quick Installation Guide
3. Mount the Chassis in the Rack
The FlashArray chassis weighs 37.8 kg (83.2 lbs.) before you install DirectFlash Modules or blanks. Make arrangements
for safe lifting during installation. Pure Storage recommends two people for this procedure.
1. Remove the chassis from the antistatic bag. With one person on each side, lift the chassis by the handles and slide it onto
the rails until the rear handles are two inches from touching the rack.
2. Support the front of the chassis while resting the rear on the rails, and remove each rear handle. See
Figure 5. Mounting Chassis in Rack
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on Figure 5.
October 12, 2018