Install The System Into A Rack - Silicon Graphics NAS MIS Setup Manual

Install the System into a Rack

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This section provides information on installing the Modular IS NAS into a rack. If the system has
already been mounted into a rack, refer to the sections
Enclosure" on page 25 and
To reduce the chassis weight for shipping and installation, the system ships with the drives in drive
carriers, removed from the chassis. You will need to install the drives into the locations specified
on the attached labels after the chassis is installed in the rack.
The rail kit that ships with the system must be used to support the product. This rail kit enables the
system to slide forwards and backwards in the rack for service access.
The procedures required to install a system will depend on which configuration is ordered:
If an SGI D-Rack configuration is ordered, one or more chassis ship in the rack and the drives ship
in separate boxes. Each MIS or JBOD (disk expansion) chassis is pre-mounted and the chassis are
installed in the rack. You must install the drives into the chassis in the locations specified on the
attached labels. Refer to "Installing Drives in the MIS or JBOD Enclosure" on page 25
additional information.
If a configuration without a rack is ordered, the chassis, rail kit and drives ship in separate boxes.
Install the rail kit in the customer's rack and use at least two people to install each chassis. See
"Installing MIS Platforms" on page 11
must then install the drives into the locations specified on the attached labels. Refer to
Drives in the MIS or JBOD Enclosure" on page 25
Caution: Ensure that any third party rack used is certified to hold up to 1,100 lbs (500 kg) of
rack-mounted computer equipment. Damage to flooring or the third-party rack equipment
structure may occur if weight carrying capacity is exceeded.
Important: There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly
procedure will differ slightly or require special equipment or shelving. Refer to the installation
instructions that came with the rack unit you are using. SGI cannot guarantee rail compatibility
with all rack equipment.
"Check, Adjust or Install NAS Cables" on page
and the subsections that follow for more information. You
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