Chapter 2. Installing the Storwize V7000 Gen2 and Storwize
V7000 Gen2+ hardware
After verification that you have all of the hardware components that you require,
you can install them.
You completed the initial steps of verifying the shipping contents and becoming
familiar with the hardware components. You verified that the power and
environmental requirements are met and planned the location of the enclosures.
You are now ready to begin installing the hardware components and connecting
the data cables and power cords.
Installing support rails for the Storwize V7000 Gen2 and Storwize
V7000 Gen2+ control enclosure
Before you install the control enclosure, you must first install the support rails for
it.
Procedure
To install the support rails for the control enclosure, complete the following steps.
1. Locate the control enclosure rails (Figure 8). The rail assembly consists of two
rails that must be installed in the rack cabinet.
2. Install a spring on each rail.
a. Extend the rail to its full length.
b. Push one looped end of a spring over one stud on the inside of the rail.
(See Figure 9 on page 14.)
Note: Some models of rail have the studs on the outside of the rail.
Figure 8. Control enclosure support rails
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