Required tools and supplies
Ensure that you have the required tools and supplies on hand for the PowerProtect system installation.
You will need:
● Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad
● Screwdrivers:
○ Phillips #1
○ Phillips #2 with a 4- to 6-inch blade and a magnetic tip
○ Phillips #2 with a 12 in. or longer blade and magnetic tip
○ Flat head with a 3/16 in. blade
○ Flat head with a 1/4 in. blade
○ Torque
● Flashlight (free-standing for single-person installations)
● Roll of 5/8 inch Velcro cable tie material (3M Scotchmate SJ-3401 or similar)
● Null modem cable with DB-9 female connector to connect a service laptop to the PowerProtect system.
The following additional tools and supplies might be needed when working with PowerProtect systems:
● Torque screwdriver
● Pliers
○ Needle nose
○ Regular
○ Locking
● 10 mm socket or wrench
● Diagonal wire cutters (for cutting tie wraps)
● exFAT formatted 4 GB or greater USB flash memory drive
● Tie wraps (4 in. and 8 in.)
● Labels
● Pen or marker
● Masking tape
Safety considerations
Always follow safety recommendations to avoid damage to the system or harm to personnel.
CAUTION:
● If the system is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment could be impaired.
● The RJ45 ports on the motherboard, PCI cards, or I/O modules are for Ethernet connection only and must
not be connected to a telecommunications network.
Review and follow these important safety recommendations:
● For ESD protection, Dell EMC recommends that you wear a suitable antistatic wrist or ankle strap. Observe all conventional
ESD precautions when handling plug-in modules and components.
● All plug-in modules and blank plates are part of the fire enclosure system and should not be removed unless a replacement
can be added immediately. Do not run the system without all parts in place.
● Provide a suitable power source with electrical overload protection.
● Provide a safe electrical ground connection to each power cord. Check the grounding of the power sources before applying
power.
● A DD9400 system must be operated only from a power supply input voltage range of 100–240 VAC and 50–60 Hz.
● DS60 shelves use 200–240 VAC and 50–60 Hz.
● ES40 shelves use 100–240 VAC and 47–63 Hz.
● FS25 shelves use 100–240 VAC and 47–63 Hz.
● The system is intended to operate with all installed power supplies working as designed.
● A faulty power supply module should be replaced within 24 hours.
● Always disconnect the power connections before removing or replacing a power supply module.
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