Chapter 3
Installing in a Generic Rack
Overview
This chapter provides instructions for installing FibreSTORE Raid disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and cache retention units (CRUs) in a generic rack. Ciprico rack mounting kits are designed for racks that comply with the Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association (RETMA) and Electronics Industry Association (EIA) hole patterns and standard depths.
If you have a Ciprico rack, see Chapter 2, Installing in a Ciprico Rack.
After reading the safety issues and preparing the installation site (see Chapter 1), complete the following steps to install the FibreSTORE RAID into a generic rack:
1.Prepare the rack.
2.Install the CRUs.
3.Install the disk enclosures.
4.Install the controller enclosures.
Install all components as specified in Supported Rack Configurations:
Configuration for One RAID System (AAMK36A) on page 6;
Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2) on page 7;
Configuration for Three RAID Systems (AAMK36A3) on page 7;
Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4) on page 8
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