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PowerProtect DD6400 System Installation and Storage Expansion Guide

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Install the system in the cabinet

In an angled drop-in design, inner (chassis) rails are attached to the sides of the system and then the system slides into the outer (cabinet) rails that are installed in the rack.

About this task

The system is heavy and should be installed in a cabinet by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to install the system in a cabinet without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
WARNING:The system is heavy. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to install the system in a cabinet without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.

Steps

  1. Pull the inner rails out of the rack until they lock into place.
  2. Release the inner rail lock by pulling forward on the white tabs and sliding the inner rail out of the intermediate rails.
    Figure 1. Pull out the intermediate rail
    This image shows pull out the intermediate rail
    • 1. Intermediate rail
    • 2. Inner rail
  3. Attach the inner rails to the sides of the system by aligning the J-slots on the rail with the standoffs on the system and sliding forward on the system until they lock into place.
    Figure 2. Attach the inner rails to the system
    This image shows attach the inner rails to the system
  4. Verify all the J-slots on the rails are aligned with the rail standoffs on the system.
    CAUTION:Improper installation on the rails may damage the rails or cause the system to fall when extended.
  5. With the intermediate rails extended, install the system into the extended rails.
    Figure 3. Install system into the extended rails
    This image shows install the system into the extended rails
  6. Pull the blue slide release lock tabs forward on both the rails, and slide the system into the rack.
    Figure 4. Slide system into the rack
    This image shows slide system into the rack

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