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Chapter 2. Installing the EXP810
This chapter provides the information that you need to prepare the storage
expansion enclosure for installation into a rack cabinet.
Before you begin the installation, review the safety information in "Safety" on page
xi.
"Installation overview" provides an overview of the storage expansion enclosure
installation process. Read this overview before you begin the installation.
Installation overview
The following sequence summarizes the installation steps you will perform in this
chapter.
1. Prepare the installation site and the rack cabinet. Unpack the EXP810 and other
≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb)
2. Install the support rails in the rack. See "Installing the support rails" on page 32.
3. Install the EXP810. See "Installing the EXP810 into a rack" on page 36.
4. Cable the EXP810 to other EXP810s or to EXP710s. See Chapter 3, "Cabling
5. Install the DS Storage Manager host software. See "Software and hardware
6. If this is a new DS4000 storage subsystem configuration, or an existing DS4000
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hardware from the shipping box. See "Preparing for installation" on page 30.
Statement 4:
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
Attention:
The EXP810 weighs up to 40 kg (88 lb). At least two other people
should help you lift the EXP810 from the shipping box.
the EXP810," on page 41.
compatibility and upgrades" on page 14 for appropriate version. Refer to the
IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager Version 10 Installation and Host
Support Guide for your operating system for instructions on how to install the
DS Storage Manager host software.
configuration that includes EXP710s, upgrade the controller firmware in the
DS4000 Storage Subsystem to version 06.16.xx.xx or later.
Note: If your DS4000 storage subsystem shipped preloaded with controller
firmware 06.16.xx.xx, you do not need to upgrade the firmware, although
≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb)
≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)
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