HP Enterprise Virtual Array 6400/8400 Expansion Rack Reference Guide (5697-1818, March 2012)

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Before you begin
Read the following warnings and cautions before installing the disk enclosure.
WARNING! Make sure that the rack is sufficiently stable. If provided, lower the rack leveler feet
and make sure any stabilizers are installed. If provided, extend the rack anti-tip device. Failure to
extend the anti-tip device could result in personal injury or damage if the rack tips over.
CAUTION: Make sure that the cabinet and all equipment mounted in the cabinet have a reliable
ground connection. Verify that the total current of the cabinet components does not exceed the
current rating of the power distribution unit or the power distribution modules.
CAUTION: Parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. User 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 Figure 5 (page 10).
Figure 5 Kit contents
Rails with –03 brackets5.Disk enclosure1.
Two Fibre Channel copper cables6.Eight disk drive blanks (may come pre-installed in
enclosure)
2.
Two enclosure power cords7.–04 brackets (not used)3.
Pins for round-hole cabinet conversion4.
Converting the rails
The rail kit supplied with the disk enclosure comes configured for square-hole racks. If you need
to convert the rails for a round-hole racks, perform the following steps:
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the pins from the ends of the rails unless you are converting the
rails for use in round-hole racks. These load-bearing pins are designed to fit through the holes
without being removed.
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