About This Document; Before You Begin; Kit Contents; Attaching The Rails - HP P6000 Installation Instructions Manual

About this document

This document describes how to install an M6612 or M6625 disk enclosure into a rack as part of an
P6300/P6500 EVA storage array. The disk enclosure installation may be performed while the array
is in operation. You can only add one disk enclosure online at a time.
These instructions do not include adding an expansion rack. For expansion rack information, see the
HP P6300/P6500 Enteprise Virtual Array Expansion Rack Reference Guide.
If you print this document, HP recommends that you print it in color, if possible. If color printing is not
available, print it in grayscale.

Before you begin

Read the following warnings and cautions before installing the disk enclosure.
WARNING!
make sure any required stabilizers are installed. If provided, extend the rack anti-tip device. Failure
to extend the anti-tip device could result in personal injury or damage if the rack tips over.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rack and all equipment mounted in the rack have a reliable ground connection.
Verify that the total current of the rack components does not exceed the current rating of the power
distribution unit or the power distribution modules.
Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. User proper anti-static protection. For additional
information, see the documentation that shipped with your system.

Kit contents

Two rack rails (left and right)
Mounting hardware for square and round hole racks
Two tie wraps
Two power cords
Two SAS mini-cables

Attaching the rails

1. Position left and right rack rails at the desired 'U' position in the rack, adjust the rails to fit the
rack as needed (1,
Make sure that the rack is sufficiently stable. If provided, lower the rack leveler feet and
Figure 1 (page 4)).
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