Complete Installation Prerequisites - Seagate Exos E 2U12 Series Hardware Installation And Maintenance Manual

Site preparation
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1. Use the installation checklist.
2. Clear the site for installation and secure a static-protected area.
Before enclosure installation
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1. Unpack the enclosure in a clear area, using appropriate safety precautions.
2. Temporarily set aside all drives in carriers (DDICs) into a static-protected area, regardless of how your enclosure or
drives ship.
3. Follow all instructions for installing the provided rackmount rails into the rack cabinet.
4. Review all related warnings before mounting the enclosure into the rack.
Enclosure installation
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1. Move the enclosure onto a suitable mechanical lift.
a. For the 2U enclosures, have two people move the enclosure to a lift.
b. For the 5U enclosures, have three people use the provided belt straps to move the enclosure to a lift.
2. Use a mechanical lift for positioning the enclosure and mounting it into the rack cabinet. Do not use a vacuum lift. To
maintain personal and equipment safety, do not use any other method to support the weight of the enclosure during
installation or maintenance.
3. Maintain adequate enclosure clearances, both front and back.
Before FRU installation
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1. Prior to handling the DDICs, make sure you are static-compliant.
2. Confirm you can easily reach the slots and you can visually inspect the installation of each DDIC in the enclosure, while
safely maintaining your balance.
DDIC installation
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1. Only after you securely mount the enclosure in the rack can you retrieve the DDICs from their static-protected area.
2. Install all DDICs into the proper module slots.
Prior to testing the enclosure
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1. Examine cables and make sure connections are completely secure on both ends.
2. Adhere to all electrical safety guidelines.

Complete installation prerequisites

The rackmount rails are designed to bear the maximum weight of the expansion enclosure when it is properly mounted in a
standard rack cabinet. You can install multiple expansion enclosures in a single rack cabinet.
CAUTION You must use only the supplied rail kit and related mounting hardware.
To complete installation prerequisites:
1. Prepare the host system for the installation by obtaining access to the following items:
a. A host computer with the correct firmware, BIOS, and drivers
b. A functioning switch connected to a host computer
Chapter 3 Initial install preparations
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