•
Make sure rack meets the requirements in
. The graphics in this manual show
a square-hole rack, but the installation instructions are applicable to round-hole racks.
•
If you are installing multiple sets of EqualLogic FS7500 hardware in the same rack, separate each pair of
controllers with a BPS.
•
Make sure that the BPS and the controllers are located close enough together that the cabling between the
components can be easily installed. For best results, use the shortest network cables possible.
•
Install hardware starting from the bottom of the rack.
•
Install a maximum of four EqualLogic FS7500 configurations in a rack.
Note:
Using the rail kits shipped with the EqualLogic FS7500, you can install the controllers and BPS only in a
four-post, tool-less, square-hole or round-hole rack.
You can install an EqualLogic FS7500 in a tooled rack
only
if you contact your PS Series support provider and
obtain a different controller rail kit. In addition, you must reconfigure the BPS rail kit to support a tooled rack, as
described in
Appendix 1, Custom Racking Instructions
.
Steps for Installing an FS7500 Backup Power Supply into a Rack
Before you begin, obtain the FS7500 Backup Power Supply (BPS) rail kit. See
Shipping Box Contents on page 7
Note:
Even if you have an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system in your lab, you must install the BPS.
Caution:
You need at least two individuals to install the BPS in a rack. The BPS is heavy, and you must keep it
level to install it properly.
Warning:
Make sure the voltage of your power source is compatible with the voltage rating of the BPS. If the
power source voltage is too low, the BPS will not activate. If the voltage is too high, the BPS can be
destroyed.
Follow these steps to mount a FS7500 BPS in a rack using the rail kits:
1. Position the left and right BPS rails in the orientation in which you will install the rails. See
2. Attach the rails to the rack posts. See
Attaching the BPS Rails to the Rack on page 15
.
3. Place the BPS chassis on a stable surface.
4. Remove the power modules from the BPS chassis. See
Removing the Power Modules from the BPS Chassis
5. Slide the empty BPS chassis into the rack and secure the chassis to the rack. See
Chassis Into a Rack on page 17
.
6. For each power module, connect the battery. See
Connecting the Battery in a BPS Power Module on page
14
EqualLogic FS7500 Installation and Setup
2 Hardware Rack Mounting
