Chapter 1: Install A New Base Enclosure And Optional Expansion Enclosure; Install A New Base Enclosure; Installation Power Overview - Dell EMC PowerStore 500T Installation And Service Manual

Install a new base enclosure and optional
Follow these procedures to add a new base enclosure and an optional expansion enclosure to the system. For a detailed
overview of these components, see the PowerStore Hardware Information Guide.
NOTE: Review the information in
Topics:
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Install a new base enclosure

• Install an NVMe expansion enclosure
• Add an NVMe expansion enclosure
Install a new base enclosure
Take the following actions to install a new base enclosure into a rack.

Installation power overview

Follow these guidelines for when to power on your system during various installation scenarios.
Table 1. Installing expansion enclosures during the initial system installation
Installation Scenario
Installing just a base enclosure
Installing a base enclosure and expansion enclosures
Table 2. Adding expansion enclosures to a running system
Installation Scenario
Adding the first expansion enclosure
Adding a second expansion enclosure
Adding a third expansion enclosure
Safety precautions for handling replaceable units
Order of Operations
1. Install the base enclosure.
2. Plug in the power cables.
1. Install the base enclosure and expansion enclosures.
2. Cable the expansion enclosures to the base enclosure.
3. Plug in the power cables.
Order of Operations
1. Install the expansion enclosure.
2. Cable the expansion enclosures to the base enclosure.
3. Plug in the power cables.
1. Install the expansion enclosure.
2. Plug in the power cables.
3. Move the loopback cables and then add two new cables.
1. Install the expansion enclosure.
2. Plug in the power cables.
3. Move loopback cables and then add two new cables.
Install a new base enclosure and optional expansion enclosure
expansion enclosure
on page 111 before handling parts.
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