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Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Deployment Guide

Install the 5U84 enclosure

The 5U84 enclosure is delivered without the disks installed.

NOTE:Due to the weight of the enclosure, install it into the rack without DDICs installed, and remove the rear panel CRUs to decrease the enclosure weight.

The adjustment range of the rail kit from the front post to the rear post is 660 mm–840 mm. This range suits a one-meter deep rack within Rack Specification IEC 60297.

  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.
    5. Ensure the four rear spacer clips (not shown) are fitted to the edge of the rack post.
    6. Repeat the previous steps to install the other rail in the rack.
      Figure 1. Install the rail in the rack (left side rail shown for 5U enclosure)
      Securing brackets to the rail. Left hand rail shown for 5U.
      Table 1. Install the rail in the rack
      Item Description Item Description
      1 Enclosure fastening screws (A) 7 5U84 chassis section shown for reference
      2 Left rail 8 Front rack post (square hole)
      3 Rear rack post (square hole) 9 Position locking screws
      4 Clamping screw (B) 10 5U84 chassis section shown for reference
      5 Clamping screw (B) 11 Enclosure fastening screw (C)
      6 Rail pins (quantity 4 per rail) 12 Rail kit fasteners used in rackmount installation (A= fastening; B= clamping; C= fastening)
  4. Install the enclosure into the rack:
    1. Lift the enclosure and align it with the installed rack rails.
      CAUTION:A mechanical lift is required to safely lift the enclosure for positioning in the rack.
    2. Slide the enclosure onto the rails until it is fully seated.
    3. Secure the front and rear of the enclosure using the enclosure fastening screws.

Reinsert the rear panel modules and install the DDICs into the drawers. See the instructions in the Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Owner’s Manual.

  • Installing a controller module
  • Installing an IOM
  • Installing a fan cooling module
  • Installing a PSU
  • Installing a DDIC

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