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Installing the ds2500, Installing the snap-in rails, Contents of snap-in rail-mounting kit – HP StorageWorks 2500 Disk System User Manual

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Locate the following components, which were ordered separately:

Disk drives

FC cables

FC cable labels

Installing the DS2500

This section describes the procedure to install the DS2500:

1. Installing the snap-in rails

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2. Reducing the enclosure weight

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3. Installing the DS2500 in the rack

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4. Connecting the cables

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5. Setting the enclosure ID (En)

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6. Setting the enclosure loop ID (Li)

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7. Verifying the installation

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NOTE:

HP recommends that you install the heaviest components low in the rack to ensure rack stability.

Installing the snap-in rails

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2

CXO8193A

3

1. Left rack rail
2. Right rack rail
3. Pins for round-hole rack conversion (8)

Figure 10 Contents of snap-in rail-mounting kit

You can identify the left and right rack rails by the markings (L) and (R) stamped into the sheet metal.

NOTE:

The rail kit contains adapter brackets that are used when mounting some devices in the rails; however

these brackets are not used when mounting a DS2500.

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