About This Document; Before You Begin; Kit Contents - HP 6400/8400 Installation Instructions Manual

About this document

This document describes how to install an M6412A disk enclosure in a rack that is part of an
EVA6400/8400 storage array. You can add a disk enclosure to the EVA6400/8400 while the array
is online. 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 6400/8400 Enterprise 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

Follow these 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 cause 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. Use proper anti-static protection. For additional
information, see the documentation that shipped with your system.

Kit contents

Check the kit contents to make sure you have the items listed in
Make sure that the rack is sufficiently stable. If provided, lower the rack leveler feet and
Figure 1 (page 4).
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