- Notes, cautions, and warnings
- Introduction and Preparation
- Install the System in the Rack
- Install the Disk Shelves in the Rack
- Connect Cables and Power On
- Configure System for Use
- Add Storage Capacity
This installation guide provides instructions for installing the hardware associated with PowerProtect systems. Systems are shipped to the customer site either pre-installed in a rack (factory-racked) or as separate components to install in an existing rack at the site (field-installed). This guide provides instructions for both types of installation.
This document is intended for customers or Dell EMC Support personnel who are qualified to install PowerProtect systems.
To install PowerProtect systems in an existing rack at the customer site, follow all the instructions in this document to rack, cable, and configure the system.
Factory-racked systems are pre-installed in the rack with the cables already connected. Follow the instructions in Configure System for Use to configure factory-racked systems.
The following documents, available from the Online Support website, provide additional information about factory-racked systems: