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Chapter 2
Getting Started
In this chapter, you are shown how to install your IBM System Storage DCS9900 3S2 Storage Expansion
Unit and plug-in modules into an industry standard 19-inch rack cabinet.
Caution
When connecting up the IBM System Storage DCS9900 3S2 Storage Expansion Unit, use only the power
cords supplied or cords which match the specification quoted in section 1.5.5.
2.1 Planning Your Installation
Before you begin installation you should become familiar with the configuration requirements of your IBM
System Storage DCS9900 3S2 Storage Expansion Unit, detailed in
each of the optional plug-in modules are shown in
of EBOD module configurations and installation.
Table 2–1
Module
Drive Bays
Power Supply/Cooling
Modules (2)
Ops Panel
EBOD Module (2)
Caution
Dummy Carriers MUST be fitted to ALL unused bays. There will be inadequate drive cooling if any are
left open.
IBM System Storage DCS9900 3S2 Storage Expansion Unit Configuration
Location
ALL drive bays must be fitted with either a drive carrier module or a dummy
carrier; no bays should be left completely empty.
Two Power Supply/Cooling modules must be fitted.
Full power and cooling redundancy is provided while a faulty module is
replaced.
Install in rear Bays 1 and 5.
Note: Rear bays are numbered from 1 to 5 commencing from the right.
(integral part of chassis assembly)
Install in rear Bay 2
Two are required.
Install in rear Bays 3 and 4
Table
2–1. The correct positions of
Figure
2–1. Please refer to sections
Getting Started
2.4
-
2.6
for details
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