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Install the QXS 12-Drive and 24-Drive Chassis |
The following applies to , , , and systems.
Use the following task to install the QXS 12-drive and 24-drive chassis.
Note: Illustrations in this procedure show the chassis with drives installed, but drives are shipped separately so the chassis does not arrive containing drives or drive blanks.
Install the Chassis
- Carefully lift and align the chassis and slide it into the rack.
Figure 1: Installing the Chassis into the Rack
- Ensure the chassis is level.
- Secure the mounting ears on the front of the chassis to the rack using one of the following sets of screws:
- 4 #10-32 x 3/4 truss Phillips screws (2 / ear)
- Appropriate 5 or 6 mm panhead screws (2 / ear)
Figure 2: Securing Front of Chassis to the Rack Face
- Secure each rear bracket of the chassis to the horizontal rail that spans the depth of the rack with a #6-32 1/4 panhead Phillips screw.
To more easily access the rails and brackets, remove the power supplies from the 12-drive chassis.
Figure 3: Securing Rear of Chassis to the Rail
- Repeat for each additional chassis.
For , since drives are pre-installed, continue to Connect the Power Cables and Power on the QXS Chassis >>
Continue to Install the QXS Drives >>
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