Summary of Contents for Sun Microsystems StorEdge T3
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Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array ™ Telco Rack Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. 901 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA 94303-4900 U.S.A. 650-960-1300 Part No. 806-5133-11 August 2001, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
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Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ array in a standard 19-inch EIA/RETMA rack as described in Appendix A of the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Site Preparation and Planning Guide. Make sure that the rack you are using meets the specified requirements.
Rackmount Kit Contents The following table lists the items that are supplied with the telco rackmount kit. The kit contains the hardware items required to install two Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ arrays on a telco rack. Telco Rackmount Kit...
Installation Guidelines Follow these guidelines when installing the array: Prepare the location following the instructions in the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Site Preparation and Planning Guide. Install the array in the first empty slot at the bottom of the rack. If you are installing more than one array, continue installing arrays from the bottom up.
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Removing the Feet FIGURE 1 3. Secure the support plate to the array using four screws (part number 240-3768-01) provided in the rackmount kit ( FIGURE 2 Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide • August 2001...
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Support plate Front Attaching the Support Plate to the Array FIGURE 2 4. With the aid of an assistant, restore the array to the upright position. Rack Installation...
Suitable Rack Configurations This rackmount kit is suitable for use in the following rack configurations: 2-Post Telco Rack Configuration FIGURE 3 Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide • August 2001...
4-Post Telco Rack Configuration FIGURE 4 Attaching the Side Rails to a 4-Post Rack 1. Secure the rack with rigid connections stably to the floor and ceiling as appropriate (refer to the rack manufacturer’s installation instructions). Rack Installation...
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Tighten the screws of the brackets at the back of the rail. b. Secure the front of the rail using two screws (part number 240-3840-01) provided in the rackmount kit. Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide • August 2001...
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Back of rack Front of rack Attaching the Side Rails to the Rack FIGURE 6 c. Secure the back of the rail ( ) using two screws (part number FIGURE 7 240-3840-01) provided in the rackmount kit. Rack Installation...
3. Secure the left side rail to the rack. Secure the front of the rail using two screws (part number 240-3840-01) provided in the rackmount kit. Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide • August 2001...
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Attaching side rails to a 2-post rack. FIGURE 8 4. Repeat Step 3 to attach the right rail to the rack. Make sure to align the left rail with the right rail. Note – Brackets are optional for 2-post configurations. Rack Installation...
1. With the aid of an assistant, lift the array (one person on each side) and approach the rack with the back of the array entering the front of the rack. Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide • August 2001...
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2. Align the array with the side rails, and slide the array in the rack ( FIGURE 10 Back of rack Front of rack Sliding the Array in the Rack FIGURE 10 Rack Installation...
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240-3017-01) into the support plate at the back of the array chassis ( FIGURE 11 Back of rack Front of rack Securing the Array to the Side Rails FIGURE 11 Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide • August 2001...
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4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to install a second array ( FIGURE 12 Back of rack Front of rack Installing a Second Array FIGURE 12 After you have installed the array in the rack, refer to Chapter 2 of the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Installation, Operation, and Service Manual for instructions about how to cable the arrays.
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Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ Array Telco Rack Installation Guide • August 2001...