Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide

Unpack the enclosure

Examine the packaging for crushes, cuts, water damage, or any other evidence of mishandling during transit. If you suspect that damage has happened, photograph the package before opening for future reference. Retain the original packaging materials for use with returns.

• Unpack the 2U storage system and identify the items in your shipment.
  NOTE:The cables that are used with the enclosure are not shown in the following figure. The rail kit and accessories box is located below the 2U enclosure shipping box lid.

  

  1. Storage system enclosure
  2. Rackmount left rail (2U)
  3. Rackmount right rail (2U)
  4. Documentation
  5. Enclosure front-panel bezel option
  6. Rack mount ears

  • 2U enclosures are shipped with the controller modules or input/output modules (IOMs) installed. Blank drive carrier modules must be installed in the unused drive slots.
  • For enclosures configured with CNC controller modules, locate the SFP+ transceivers included with the shipment. See SFP+ transceiver for FC/iSCSI ports.
• Unpack the 5U84 storage system and identify the items in your shipment.
  NOTE:The cables that are used with the enclosure are not shown in the following figure. The rail kit and accessories box is located below the 5U84 enclosure shipping box lid.

  

  1. Storage system enclosure
  2. DDICs (Disk Drive in Carriers)
  3. Documentation
  4. Rackmount left rail (5U84)
  5. Rackmount right rail (5U84)
  6. Drawers

  • DDICs ship in a separate container and must be installed into the enclosure drawers during product installation. For rackmount installations, DDICs are installed after the enclosure is mounted in the rack. See Populating drawers with DDICs.
  • For enclosures configured with CNC controller modules, locate the SFP+ transceivers included with the shipment. See SFP+ transceiver for FC/iSCSI ports.
  CAUTION:A 5U enclosure does not ship with DDICs installed, but the rear panel controller modules or IOMs are installed. This partially populated enclosure weights approximately 64 kg (142 lb). You need a minimum of two people to remove the enclosure from the box.