HP IBRIX X9720 Network Storage System Capacity Block Installation Instructions (AW549-96036, June 2012)
Step 1—Install X9700c in the cabinet
WARNING! The X9700c is heavy; therefore,
observe local occupational health and safety
requirements and guidelines, such as using two
people to lift, move, and install this component.
1. Secure the front end of the rails to the cabinet in
the correct location.
NOTE: Identify the left (L) and right (R)
rack rails by markings stamped into the
sheet metal.
2. Secure the back end of the rails to the cabinet.
3. Insert the X9700c into the cabinet.
4. Use the thumbscrews on the front of the chassis
to secure it to the cabinet.
Step 2—Install X9700cx in the cabinet
WARNING! Do not remove the disk drives
before inserting the X9700cx into the cabinet.
The X9700cx is heavy; therefore, observe local
occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines, such as using a lift for handling
this component.
1. Install the rack rails:
a. Align the end of the left rack rail with the rear
rack column.
b. Slide the rack rail closed until the end of the
rail is locked in place, wrapping behind the
rear rack column.
c. Slide the front end of the rail toward the front
column of the rack. When fully seated, the
rack rail will lock into place.
d. Repeat the procedure for the right rack rail.
2. Insert the X9700cx into the cabinet.
WARNING! The X9700cx is very heavy.
Use an appropriate lifting device to insert
it into the cabinet.
3. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the X9700cx
to the cabinet.
Step 3—Cable the capacity block
IMPORTANT: Follow the instructions below
carefully; correct cabling is critical for the
capacity block to perform properly.
Using the four 2-meter cables, cable the X9700c and
the X9700cx, as shown in the following illustration.
Be sure to use 2-meter cables.
X9700c1
X9700cx primary I/O module (drawer 2)2
X9700cx secondary I/O module (drawer 2)3
X9700cx primary I/O module (drawer 1)4
X9700cx secondary I/O module (drawer 1)5
Step 4—Cable the X9700c to SAS switches
Using the two 4-meter cables, cable the X9700c to
the SAS switch ports in the c-Class Blade Enclosure,
as shown in the following illustrations for cabling the
base or expansion cabinet. Be sure to use 4-meter
cables.
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