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Rack information C–31
Hitachi Unified Storage VM Block Module Hardware User Guide
Installing equipment in a rack
This section describes how to install equipment in the Hitachi rack. The
topics covered in this section are:
• Installation tasks on page C-31
• Installing cage nuts on page C-32
• Installing and uninstalling the anti-tip stabilizing plates on page C-32
• Installing blanking panels on page C-34
Before installing equipment, read the safety information on page C-19.
When installing equipment, be sure to:
• Install the front anti-tip stabilizing plate when installing or removing
equipment to provide greater stability and safety. See Stabilizing the
rack on page C-30 and Installing side stabilizer plates. Figure C-
18: Installing and Uninstalling the Anti-Tip Stabilizing Plate on page C-
33 shows an example of how to install the side stabilizer plates.
Example of Installing the Side Stabilizer Plates (Detail A) on page C-32.
• Mount the heavier equipment at the bottom of the rack prior to installing
equipment in the upper half of the rack.
• Refer to the specific instructions included with the equipment you will
mount.
Installation tasks
Most installations of equipment in the rack involve the following steps:
1. Determine location in the rack where the components will be mounted.
2. Remove side panels or rear door of rack (not necessary but may make
installation easier).
3. Install railkits or mounting hardware on which that equipment will rest
in the rack:
4. Prepare the mounting hardware.
5. Insert the applicable cage nuts in the rack to which the railkits will be
secured.
6. Install the railkits/mounting hardware into the rack.
7. Install the front anti-tip stabilizing plate to provide greater stability and
safety. See Stabilizing the rack on page C-30 and Installing side
stabilizer plates.
Figure C-18: Installing and Uninstalling the Anti-Tip Stabilizing Plate on
page C-33 shows an example of how to install the side stabilizer plates.
Install the equipment into the rack as follows:
1. Determine what mounting holes will be used for securing the equipment
to the rack, and install cage nuts at these locations.
2. Insert equipment into the rack using the previously installed railkits/
mounting hardware.
3. Secure the equipment to the rack with screws that secure to the cage
nuts as determined in Step 3.