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Dell EqualLogic PS4000 Series Instructions Manual

Rack mount instructions; storage arrays
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PS4000 Storage Arrays
Rack Mount Instructions
Part Number: F464T Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 PS4000 Storage Arrays Rack Mount Instructions Part Number: F464T Rev. A00...
  • Page 2 All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell is strictly forbidden. April 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............................1   Before You Begin ..........................1   Installation Safety Precautions ....................1     Installation Environmental Requirements..................1 Rack Requirements ........................2   Rail Kit Parts ..........................3   Tool Requirements ........................4   Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack ...................4  ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction For proper operation, a PS4000 storage array must be installed in a rack. See your PS Series support provider for information about supported racks. Before You Begin Before you begin to mount an array in a rack, you must: •...

  • Page 6: Rack Requirements

    Table 1: PS4000 Array Specifications Specification Value Weight of fully loaded array 35 kg (77.6 lb) Operating temperature 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) Storage temperature -30 to 60 °C (-22 to 140 °F) Maximum operating altitude 3048 meters (10,000 feet) Operational relative humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing Storage relative humidity...

  • Page 7: Rail Kit Parts

    Rail Kit Parts The rail kit includes the parts described in Table 2. Not all parts are used in all racks. • Parts for round racks are included in bag labeled ROUND. • Parts used in multiple racks are included in the bag labeled COMMON. •...

  • Page 8: Steps For Mounting An Array In A Rack

    Steps for Mounting an Array in a Rack Follow these steps to mount a PS4000 array in a rack: 1. Change the mounting rail hardware, if necessary. 2. Determine where to place the mounting rails in the rack. 3. Attach the mounting rails to the rack. 4.

  • Page 9: Step 3: Attach The Mounting Rails To The Rack Poles

    Figure 1 Front Pole Screw Locations Figure 1 Description Indicates the top of the PS4000 array chassis. Location of the upper mounting rail screw. Location of the captive chassis thumbscrew (between the two locator pins). Indicates the bottom of the PS4000 array chassis. The array rests on the lip of the mounting rails. Step 3: Attach the Mounting Rails to the Rack Poles The rail kit includes two mounting rails, one for the left rack pole and one for the right rack pole when viewed from the front of the rack.
  • Page 10 2. Orient the mounting rail in its proper position. Each rail is stamped with either “LH Front” or “RH Front.” When the rails are properly positioned, the brackets are closer to the rear of the rack and pointing up. See Figure 2. Figure 2 Adjusting the Length of a Mounting Rail 3.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Slide The Chassis Into The Rack

    Step 4: Slide the Chassis into the Rack Caution: Be careful when lifting the chassis. 1. With assistance, lift the chassis and slide it into the mounting rails. Keep the chassis level. See Figure 4. 2. Make sure the chassis captive fasteners on the front of the array line up with the lower clip nuts in the front of the mounting rails.

  • Page 12: Step 5: Attach The Chassis To The Mounting Rails

    Step 5: Attach the Chassis to the Mounting Rails Secure the chassis to the mounting rails as follows: 1. On both sides, tighten the captive fasteners on the front of the chassis into the lower clip nuts. See Figure 5. 2.

  • Page 13: Step 6: Install The Bezel

    Step 6: Install the Bezel 1. Facing the front of the rack, fit the right side of the bezel into the right side of the chassis. See Figure 6. Figure 6 Attaching the Bezel to the Chassis 2. Push the bezel toward the chassis until the left side of the bezel engages with the chassis. 3.

  • Page 14: Where To Go Next

    See the Installation and Setup manual for information about completing the array hardware installation. Technical Support Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about PS Series arrays. If you have an Express Service Code, have it ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently.

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