Rack The Components; Safety Tips - HP StorageWorks NAS 8000 - Version 1.6.X Manual

3. Rack the Components

The Quorum server is shipped in a separate package and must be racked on-site.
With unracked solutions, you can install the other components in one of the following
supported racks:
For detailed racking instructions and racking templates, see the documentation that shipped
with each component. For custom racking and cabling diagrams, see
Product Configuration Overview

Safety Tips

Tipping hazard. Tipping of rack may cause severe injury or death. To prevent tipping,
anti-tipping feet must be installed on the rack prior to racking any of the components.
Prevent Tipping. To prevent the rack from rolling while you mount the components, make
sure the leveler screws on the rack's lower four corners are in firm contact with the floor.
Proper installation of the anti-tip feet is required before installing or servicing any device
in your racks. Use the anti-tip feet in the rack base (HP E Series racks, bolt on front and back;
HP Computer Cabinet, none; Compaq 9000 and 1000 series, front, left, right sides). Always
use the rack mounting handles that are supplied on rack-optimized units.
Pay particular attention to the racking instructions provided in the rack documentation. Rack
the heaviest components at the bottom of the rack and work upward, heaviest equipment to
lightest, without leaving empty space in the rack.
Never extend more than one piece of equipment on slides at one time. Always start
assembly at the bottom of the rack with the heaviest items and work upward: UPS, tape library,
NAS servers, Quorum server, FC switches, storage array(s), disk enclosures.
HP StorageWorks NAS 8000 Dedicated Storage High Availability, Solution Integration Manual (SIM)
HP E-Series Rack (recommended)
HP Computer Cabinet
Compaq Rack 9000 and 10000 Series
WARNING: It is the customer's responsibility, working with their third party rack supplier,
to ensure proper rack installation, anti-tipping devices, power ratings, power connectors,
and secure earth ground are achieved for all installations in third party racks.
WARNING: Lift Components Properly. Do not attempt to lift any of the components by
yourself. Use an OSHA approved equipment-lifting device. Follow all OSHA lifting rules
and regulations.
If a rack loading hand truck is not available, two to three people are needed to lift heavy
components. Reduce weight by removing power supplies and hard disk modules from the
NAS server, array, UPS, and library for mounting.
Tipping hazard exists while removing rack from the pallet. Rack should be steadied and
kept from tipping by 2 or 3 people while removing rack from the pallet. Position people so
that rack does not tip over causing injury. Take special care as rack wheels roll off end of
ramp onto floor: Ensure wheels do not lock and cause tipping.
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