44U Dense Storage Cabinet

Unpacking and Setup Guide

P/N 300-006-918
REV A02

Tools required
9/16-in. (14-mm)
Socket wrench

Flat
screwdriver

Adjustable
wrench

Phillips
screwdriver

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Published December, 2009
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Important notes
IMPORTANT The illustrations in this guide are examples only. Depending
on what you ordered, your configuration may look somewhat different from
what is shown here.

!
CAUTION

Some EMC products are designed for installation by

trained service personnel only. Attempts by unqualified
personnel to set up and start certain products may
result in system damage and may void product
warranties. Contact your EMC representative for
detailed warranty, installation, and initialization
policies.

Step 1

Step 1
Remove the ramp and shipping material from the cabinet
1. Remove any boxes that are taped to the cabinet sides.
2. Remove the ramp bumper.
3. Remove the ramp from the cabinet pallet.
IMPORTANT Do not pull the ramp down from the top. To release the
ramp from the pallet, grasp the ramp, pull it straight back toward you,
then pull it straight up to free it from the screws.

Rear

Accessory Kit

Bracket

Bracket
Screws

Rotated 90 degrees

EMC3552

4. Remove the plastic covering from the cabinet.

Step 2
Remove the cabinet shipping brackets
1. At the rear of the cabinet, remove the rear shipping bracket.
2. At the front of the cabinet, remove the front shipping bracket.
You can leave the front bracket attached to the shipping pallet; you
must remove the bolts that attach the bracket to the cabinet.
Save the bolts. You may need them later to install optional stabilizer brackets.

Rear

Front

9/16-in. (14-mm)
Socket wrench

EMC3300

Step 3
Attach the unloading ramp
Insert the ramp brackets into the pallet notches in the rear of the pallet.

Rear

EMC2843

Step 4
Roll the cabinet down the ramp
IMPORTANT Make certain the leveling feet are secured in the UP position
before moving the cabinet. Secured feet allow the cabinet to roll off the ramp
and into position. If you need to adjust the leveling feet, use an adjustable
wrench and turn the feet clockwise to raise them to the UP position.

Rear
Leveling
feet

Rails

EMC2845

!
WARNING!

The cabinet is heavy. Make certain you have sufficient help and
secure footing before rolling the cabinet onto the ramp.

ATTENTION!

L'armoire est lourde. Assurez-vous d'obtenir l'aide d'une personne

et d'avoir un point d'appui sr avant d'installer l'armoire sur la
rampe.

ACHTUNG!

Das Gestell ist schwer. Versichern Sie sich, dass Sie gengend Hilfe
haben und dass das Fundament gesichert ist, bevor Sie das Gestell
auf die Rampe rollen.

ATTENZIONE!

Poich il cabinet molto pesante assicurarsi di essere in un numero

sufficiente di persone e di avere un appoggio sicuro prima di
spingerlo sullo scivolo.

ADVERTENCIA!

El bastidor es pesado. Asegrese de contar con ayuda suficiente y

de tener un apoyo seguro antes de colocar el bastidor en la rampa.

Step 4
Roll the cabinet down the ramp (continued)
IMPORTANT Use four people to move the cabinet. Balance the cabinet from
the sides; do not grasp any components on the front or rear of the cabinet. Do
not stand in the downward path of the cabinet.

Front

Rear

EMC2846

Step 5
Position and level the cabinet

Front

Rear

Adjustable
wrench
(open to 1-3/8 in.)

Note: Use jam nuts

after leveling
EMC2847

Step 6
Attach (optional) brackets
If your system will be secured by stabilizer brackets, be sure the cabinet is in
its final location before attaching them; then use the supplied bolts and
mounting holes to attach the brackets to the cabinet and floor.
Stabilizer bracket (installed on the front and back of cabinet)

Split washer (3)

Bolt (3)

Front
Front and rear
stabilizer bracket

CL3991

Step 7
Connect site power
The 44U cabinet requires at least three 240 V AC power connections. Highly
available performance configurations require two discrete power sources
(circuits) and six AC connections evenly divided between them. The following
illustrations show power connections for four possible power configurations
within the 44U dense storage cabinet.
NOTE Some older systems require a single AC circuit with two 240 V AC
power connections to the cabinet.
Capacity configuration;
Single switch with 1:60 server-disk ratio
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
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B6

SERVER 6
SERVER 5
SERVER 4
SERVER 3
SERVER 2
SERVER 1
SWITCH 1

DAE Drawer 12
DAE Drawer 11
DAE Drawer 10

B5

DAE Drawer 9
10
9
B4
8
7
B3
6
5

DAE Drawer 8
DAE Drawer 7
DAE Drawer 6
DAE Drawer 5
DAE Drawer 4

240 V
AC power

240 V
AC power

240 V
B2 AC power
4
3
B1
2
1

DAE Drawer 3
DAE Drawer 2
DAE Drawer 1
8 straight AC cords (short)
12 Y AC cords (short)

CL3998

Step 7
Connect site power (continued)
Capacity configuration;
two-switches and 1:60 server-to-disk ratio
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
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B6

SERVER 6
SERVER 5
SERVER 4
SERVER 3
SERVER 2
SERVER 1
SWITCH 2
SWITCH 1
DAE Drawer 12
DAE Drawer 11
DAE Drawer 10

B5

240 V
AC power

DAE Drawer 9

10
9
B4
8
7
B3
6
5

DAE Drawer 8
DAE Drawer 7
DAE Drawer 6
DAE Drawer 5
DAE Drawer 4

240 V
AC power

240 V
B2 AC power
4
3
B1
2
1

DAE Drawer 3
DAE Drawer 2
DAE Drawer 1
6 straight AC cords (short)
14 Y AC cords (short)

CL3999

Step 7
Connect site power (continued)
Performance configuration;
high availability and 1:15 server-to-disk ratio

24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
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B6

source B B5
240 V
AC power
10
9
B4
8
7
B3
source B 6
240 V
5
AC power
240 V
AC power B2
source B 4
3
B1
2
1

SERVER 16
SERVER 15
SERVER 14
SERVER 13
SERVER 12
SERVER 11
SERVER 10
SERVER 9
SERVER 8
SERVER 7
SERVER 6
SERVER 5
SERVER 4
SERVER 3
SERVER 2
SERVER 1
SWITCH 2
SWITCH 1
DAE Drawer 8
DAE Drawer 7
DAE Drawer 6
DAE Drawer 5
DAE Drawer 4
DAE Drawer 3
DAE Drawer 2
DAE Drawer 1

0 straight AC cords (long)

17 Y AC cords (long)

24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
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B6

B5 source A
240 V
AC power
10
9
B4
8
7
B3
6 source A
240 V
5
AC power
240 V
B2 AC power
4 source A
3
B1
2
1
0 straight AC cords (short)
17 Y AC cords (short)
CL4000

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Step 7
Connect site power (continued)
Performance configuration;
high availability, four switches, and 1:15 server-to-disk ratio

24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
B6

source B B5
240 V
AC power
10
9
B4
8
7
B3
source B
6
240 V
5
AC power
240 V
AC power B2
source B 4
3
B1
2
1

SERVER 16
SERVER 15
SERVER 14
SERVER 13
SERVER 12
SERVER 11
SERVER 10
SERVER 9
SERVER 8
SERVER 7
SERVER 6
SERVER 5
SERVER 4
SERVER 3
SERVER 2
SERVER 1
SWITCH 4
SWITCH 3
SWITCH 2
SWITCH 1
DAE Drawer 8
DAE Drawer 7
DAE Drawer 6
DAE Drawer 5
DAE Drawer 4
DAE Drawer 3
DAE Drawer 2
DAE Drawer 1

0 straight AC cords (long)

18 Y AC cords (long)

24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
B6

B5 source A
240 V
AC power
10
9
B4
8
7
B3
source A
6
240 V
5
AC power
240 V
B2 AC power
4 source A
3
B1
2
1
0 straight AC cords (short)
18 Y AC cords (short)
CL4001

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If you need help

For questions about technical support and service, contact your service
provider.
For questions about upgrades, contact your local sales office.

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