Dell SCv2080 Installation and Configuration

• The Dell Storage Center Dell Storage Client Administrator’s Guide describes how to use the Dell

Storage Client to manage a Storage Center.

Installation and Configuration

Before you begin installation, make sure that the site where you plan to install the storage system has 208

V power from an independent source or a rack power distribution unit with a UPS. (110 V power is not

supported.)

In addition, verify that there is a 5U space in the lower 20U of the rack to install the storage system. If you

plan to install the storage system above the lower 20U of a rack, a customer-provided mechanical lift

must be used to avoid injury.

Always follow these safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to Storage Center equipment.

If equipment described in the document is used in a manner not specified by Dell, the protection

provided by the equipment may be impaired. For your safety and protection, observe the rules described

in the following sections.

NOTE: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with each Storage Center

component. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate

document.

Follow these safety precautions:

• Dell recommends that only individuals with rack-mounting experience install an SCv2080 storage

system in a rack.

• You need at least two people to lift the storage system chassis from the shipping box and three

people to install it in the rack. The empty chassis weighs approximately 62kg (137 lbs).

• Make sure the storage system is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from electrostatic

discharge.

• When handling the storage system hardware, you should use an electrostatic wrist guard (not

included) or a similar form of protection.

The storage system chassis MUST be mounted in a rack; the following safety requirements must be

considered when doing so:

• The rack construction must be capable of supporting the total weight of the installed chassis and the

design should incorporate stabilizing features suitable to prevent the rack tipping or being pushed

over during installation or in normal use.

• When loading a rack with chassis, fill from the bottom up; empty from the top down.

• To avoid danger of the rack toppling over, do not slide more than one chassis out of the rack at a

time.

• The storage system must be operated with low-pressure rear exhaust installation [back pressure

created by rack doors and obstacles not to exceed 5 Pascals (0.5 mm water gauge)].

• The rack design should take into consideration the maximum operating ambient temperature for the

unit, which is 35°C.

Unpack the storage system and identify the items in your shipment.