Choose Where To Install The Base Enclosure; Unpack The Base Enclosure; Install The Rails In The Cabinet - Dell EMC PowerStore 500T Installation And Service Manual

Choose where to install the base enclosure

Before installing the new base enclosure, determine the placement of the new base enclosure within the rack.
Steps
1. Install the base enclosure in the lowest available 2U space, leaving 2U of space at the bottom of the rack for serviceability.
Most cabinets mark 1U increments with horizontal lines or small holes in the channels.
2. If this is the second base enclosure to be installed in the rack, install it directly into the 2U space above the first base
enclosure.
NOTE: For additional rack space considerations, refer to the PowerStore Planning Guide.
3. Considering these recommendations, choose a 2U space in the cabinet for the base enclosure.
NOTE: It is recommended that you include 36 inches of clearance in front of and behind the rack to avoid a system
shutdown if maintenance or service activities are required.

Unpack the base enclosure

The base enclosure is a 2U component with 25 2.5" drive slots. Verify that you have received all of the base enclosure
components in the shipping package.
NOTE: Before installing the base enclosure, ensure that the hardware has acclimated to the operating environment as
described in Hardware acclimation times
Verify shipping package contents
Confirm that you received all necessary equipment needed to install the new base enclosure.
● Base enclosure - 2U component with 25 2.5" drive slots
● Tool-less rail kit
● Power cords
● Bezel

Install the rails in the cabinet

This task describes the procedure to install one rail. After installing one rail, repeat the procedure for the other rail. The
procedure is the same for both the left and right rail. You can install the rails into either a square or round hole rack.
Steps
1. Position the rail end piece so the label FRONT is located at the front of the rack and facing towards the inside of the rack,
while orienting the rear of the rail to align level with the holes on the rear of the rack.
2. From the rear of the rack, pull the rail straight back until the latch is locked.
3. To install the front end piece of the rail, press the blue latch release button until the latch rotates open.
4. Pull the rail forward until the pins slide into the holes on the front of the rack, then release the latch to secure the rail in
place.
10 Install a new base enclosure and optional expansion enclosure
on page 112.