Choose Where To Install The Expansion Enclosure; Removing A Filler Panel - Dell EMC PowerStore 1000 Installation And Service Manual

Component
Bezel for expansion
enclosure (with key)
Mini-SAS HD cables (1 m or
2 m copper) to loop back the
last expansion enclosure to
the node

Choose where to install the expansion enclosure

Before installing the new expansion enclosure, you should determine the placement of the new expansion enclosure within the
rack.
Steps
1. It is recommended that you install the expansion enclosure in the next available 2U space directly above the base enclosure
or the last expansion enclosure in the system.
Most cabinets mark 1U increments with horizontal lines or small holes in the channels.
2. Considering these recommendations, choose a 2U space in the cabinet for the expansion enclosure.

Removing a filler panel

About this task
In most cases, the front space into which you will install the enclosure is covered by a filler panel, which is attached to latch
brackets. If one or more filler panels cover the space where you want to install the enclosure, remove each panel using the
procedure that follows.
Steps
1. Remove the filler panel.
2. Use a flatblade screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the latch brackets
Figure 12. Prying off a latch bracket
20 Install a new base enclosure and optional expansion enclosure
(Prying off a latch bracket
CL4064
Quantity
1
2
on page 20).