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2 Rack Mounting the Array For proper operation, a PS Series storage array must be properly installed in a rack. This section contains general electrostatic, safety, network, and installation information for PS Series arrays. After installing the array in a rack, connect the power and network cables, as described in Chapter 3. Before You Begin Before installing the array: • Register for a Dell™ EqualLogic® Customer Support Account. If you do not have a customer service support account, go to eqlsupport.dell.com and create one. • Download and read the Release Notes from the Support Site. The PS Series Storage Arrays Release Notes contain the latest product information. • Read the installation safety precautions. See Installation Safety Precautions on page 3. • Make sure the rack meets the rack requirements. See Rack Requirements on page 3. • Make sure the array and installation location meet the environmental requirements. See Environmental Requirements on page 4. • Unpack the rail kit (if ordered) and make sure you have all the necessary parts and tools. The rail kit is located in the array shipping box. You must supply your own tools. See Shipping Box Contents and Required Hardware on page 4. Installation Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions: • Dell recommends that only individuals with rack-mounting experience install an array in a rack. • Make sure the array is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge. • When handling the array hardware, you must use the electrostatic wrist guard shipped with the array or a similar form of protection. • You need at least two people to lift the array chassis from the shipping box. Rack Requirements The rack and the array installation must meet the following requirements: • Use an industry-standard, EIA-310-D compliant, four-post 19-inch rack with universal square hole or unthreaded round hole spacing. • The rack is rated for 540 kg (1200 pounds) static load or greater. • The minimum rack depth is 100 cm (40 inches) from the front of the rack to the rear of the rack. • For the ReadyRails™ II rail kits, the distance between the outside surfaces of the front and rear rack posts (the mounting surfaces) can range from 595 mm to 914 mm (23.4" to 36.0") for square-hole racks, 581 mm to 907 mm (22.9" to 35.7") for round-hole racks, and 595 mm to 929 mm (23.4" to 36.6") for threaded-hole racks. • The rack is secured to the floor for added stability. • Load a rack with arrays from the bottom to the top. 3

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2 Rack Mounting the Array
For proper operation, a PS Series storage array must be properly installed in a rack. This section contains
general electrostatic, safety, network, and installation information for PS Series arrays.
After installing the array in a rack, connect the power and network cables, as described in
Chapter 3
.
Before You Begin
Before installing the array:
•
Register for a Dell™ EqualLogic® Customer Support Account. If you do not have a customer service
support account, go to
eqlsupport.dell.com
and create one.
•
Download and read the Release Notes from the Support Site. The
PS Series Storage Arrays Release Notes
contain the latest product information.
•
Read the installation safety precautions. See
Installation Safety Precautions
on page 3
.
•
Make sure the rack meets the rack requirements. See
Rack Requirements
on page 3
.
•
Make sure the array and installation location meet the environmental requirements. See
Environmental
Requirements on page 4
.
•
Unpack the rail kit (if ordered) and make sure you have all the necessary parts and tools. The rail kit is
located in the array shipping box. You must supply your own tools. See
Shipping Box Contents and Required
Hardware on page 4
.
Installation Safety Precautions
Follow these safety precautions:
•
Dell recommends that only individuals with rack-mounting experience install an array in a rack.
•
Make sure the array is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
•
When handling the array hardware, you must use the electrostatic wrist guard shipped with the array or a
similar form of protection.
•
You need at least two people to lift the array chassis from the shipping box.
Rack Requirements
The rack and the array installation must meet the following requirements:
•
Use an industry-standard, EIA-310-D compliant, four-post 19-inch rack with universal square hole or
unthreaded round hole spacing.
•
The rack is rated for 540 kg (1200 pounds) static load or greater.
•
The minimum rack depth is 100 cm (40 inches) from the front of the rack to the rear of the rack.
•
For the ReadyRails™ II rail kits, the distance between the outside surfaces of the front and rear rack posts
(the mounting surfaces) can range from 595 mm to 914 mm (23.4” to 36.0”) for square-hole racks, 581 mm to
907 mm (22.9” to 35.7”) for round-hole racks, and 595 mm to 929 mm (23.4” to 36.6”) for threaded-hole
racks.
•
The rack is secured to the floor for added stability.
•
Load a rack with arrays from the bottom to the top.
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