Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide

Install the 2U enclosure

The 2U enclosure is delivered with the disks installed.

1. Remove the rail kit from the accessories box, and examine for damage.
2. Ensure that the preassembled rails are the correct length for the rack.
3. Use the following procedure to install the rail in the rack:
   1. Loosen the position locking screws on the rail.
   2. Identify the rack holes for installing the rails in the rack and insert the rail pins into the rear rack post.
   3. Extend the rail to fit between the front and rear rack posts and insert the rail pins into the front rack post.
      NOTE:Ensure that the rail pins are fully inserted in the rack holes in the front and rear rack posts.
   4. Use the clamping screws to secure the rail to the rack posts and tighten the position locking screws on the rail.

      

      Table 1. Install the rail in the rack

      Item	Description	Item	Description
      1	Front rack post (square hole)	6	Clamping screw
      2	Rail pins (two per rail)	7	Enclosure fastening screw
      3	Left rail	8	2U Ops panel installation detail (exploded view)
      4	Rear rack post (square hole)	9	Position locking screw
      5	Clamping screw	10	Enclosure fastening screw

   5. Repeat the previous steps to install the other rail in the rack.
4. Install the enclosure into the rack:
   1. Lift the enclosure and align it with the installed rack rails.
      NOTE:Ensure that the enclosure remains level while installing it in the rack.
   2. Carefully insert the slides on each side of the enclosure into the rack rails.
   3. Push the enclosure fully into the rack.
   4. Secure the enclosure to the rack using the enclosure fastening screws.