Preparing for installation
Before installing the DS4800 Storage Subsystem, create a detailed plan of how this
unit will be used in your storage configuration. The plan should include determining
RAID levels, failover requirements, operating systems to be used, and total storage
capacity requirements.
Complete the following steps to prepare the DS4800 for installation into a rack
cabinet.
1. Prepare the site to meet all area, environmental, power, and site requirements.
For more information, see āSpecificationsā on page 19.
2. Move the shipping box that contains the DS4800 to the site.
Attention: The DS4800 shipping box weighs up to 53.8 kg (118.4 lb).
Statement 4:
Cold aisle
Air
conditioner
Hot aisle
back
front
back
back
front
Airflow
front
2440 mm between
center lines of hot
and cold aisle
Perforated tiles
or gratings
1220 mm cold
aisle width
T42 racks
T42 racks
T42 racks
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Figure 11. Example of cold aisle/hot aisle rack cabinet configuration
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