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Planning & Preparation
Planning ensures the installation process goes smoothly. The recommendations
provided help the user properly plan for installation, and includes the steps
necessary to install the VSS2249RQ Storage Server.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
1. Consider the power requirements when planning installation. The
2. The rail kit supports a 27.0-inch (68.6-centimeter) to 37.0-inch
3. Plan the system environment beforehand to ensure that the following
4. Lifting the system into and out of the rack requires two people (A forklift
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NOTE: The maximum current draw is listed on each PM label. For example, if the
maximum input for one 1600W PSU is 200–240V ~15A max, this rating is for one PM
and there are two PMs per enclosure sharing the load.
HEAVY OBJECT: This system weighs approximately 56.2 pounds (25.5 kilograms)
when all drives, two PMs, and two server modules are installed. (This weight does not
include the container weight.) Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Obtain
assistance during rack installation and when sliding the system in or out of the rack.
supplied power cords extend 6 feet (1.8 meters) beyond the enclosure
when inserted into a rack. The maximum length of each PDU extension
plus PM power cord must not exceed 8 feet (2.4 meters) long.
NOTE: The rack envelope is 39.4 inches (1.0 meter).
(94.0-centimeter) rail depth.
conditions are met:
a. There is access to 200–240V AC.
b. There is enough room around the rack to allow for future servicing.
(See Appendix D.)
c. There is sufficient air flow around the system.
d. The space is dust-free and well-ventilated.
e. The space is close to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and that
appropriate power is available. The maximum wall current is ~15A
for each 1600W PM.
or lift table is recommended). Always obtain help when lifting the system,
or when negotiating the system into and out of the rack.
Chapter 4: Installing the Enclosure Into a Rack
CTC-DOC-002293, Rev A.2
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