Data Domain DD9800 System Installation and Storage Expansion Guide

Install the DD9800 system into a rack

About this task

CAUTION Data Domain systems are heavy. Always use two people or a mechanical lift to move a system. The chassis displays warning signs.

CAUTION

• Do not apply AC power to the DD9800 system controller until all expansion shelves and cables are installed.
• Make sure the PSNT label, attached to the left rear of the chassis is not damaged or snagged during the installation of the system into the rack.

1. Identify the designated location for the system controller in the rack.
   • The designated location for a single node, or the primary node of an HA pair with ES30 shelves is U13-16 in rack 1.
   • The designated location for the standby node of an HA pair with ES30 shelves is U18-21 in rack 1 (single rack) or U13-16 in rack 2 (multiple racks).
   • The designated location for a single node with DS60 shelves is U23-26 in rack 1.
   • The designated location for the primary node of an HA pair with DS60 shelves is U22-25 in rack 1.
   • The designated location for the standby node of an HA pair with DS60 shelves is U27-30 in rack 1.
   NOTE The designated slots in the rack are the recommended location for the DD9800 system to support the cabling described in this document. Other locations may require different cable lengths for some configurations.
2. From the front of the rack, lift the DD9800 system using the handles supplied for lifting to install the system in the rack in the correct location.
3. At each side, align the bottom of the chassis with the lip of each installed rack bracket.
4. Carefully slide the chassis into the rack and remove the back handles while supporting the chassis weight. Continue to slide the rest of the chassis and remove the front handles. Finally, push the chassis all the way into the back of the rack.
5. The rear of the chassis should engage with the tabs located in the rear of the rack mount kit.
6. At the front, attach the system to each installed bracket using the screws on the front of the system. The screws are shown in red circles in the photo.
   NOTE On each side of the chassis, a bezel bracket sits between the upper and lower screws that secure the chassis to the rack. The bezel brackets are marked with left and right to denote which side of the chassis to install them on. However, the brackets for each side are not physically different. Inverting the bracket allows it to be used on the other side of the chassis.

   
7. Check the PSNT label at the rear of the chassis.

   

8. Repeat these steps to install the second node.