NetApp E-Series 3040 40U, Manual

10

Model 3040 40U Cabinet Installation 

Preparing to 
Move the 
Cabinet

Before you move the cabinet from its location in your receiving area, you must 
complete these tasks:

1.

Estimate the total weight of the cabinet and the trays that are to be installed in it.

2.

Acclimate the cabinet.

3.

Remove the packing materials.

4.

Check the shipping contents.

5.

Remove selected components from the cabinet.

Estimating the 
Cabinet Weight

The cabinet reliably and safely transports more than 909.1 kg (2000 lb) of capacity. 
This weight value presumes that the cabinet is empty of components. You need to 
know the approximate weight of the cabinet so that you can safely move it. 

ATTENTION  Possible equipment damage – Cabinets with DE6600 drive trays ship 
without drives to reduce shipping weight. Because a fully-populated cabinet with 
DE6600 drive trays can weigh more than 909.1 kg (2000 lb), make sure that you move 
the cabinet into place before you load the drives and make sure that the floor load 
capability of the cabinet’s destination supports that much weight.

ATTENTION  Possible damage to tray components – Do not place a DE6600 drive 
tray on a flat surface. Install the DE6600 drive tray in the cabinet before operating or 
moving drawers

The total weight of the cabinet depends on the number and type of trays that are 
installed in the cabinet. 

Table 6

 lists the weights of the components that might be 

installed in the cabinet and the weight of the empty cabinet. Use this table to calculate 
the approximate total weight of your cabinet. Make sure that you have adequate 
personnel and equipment to safely move the cabinet.

Shears – To cut the metal bands on the shipping crate.

Forklift (optional) – To remove the cabinet from the shipping 
pallet.

Front panel kits (optional) – To cover the empty bays at the 
front of the cabinet.

Antistatic bags (optional) – To protect components that are 
removed during the installation procedure for the cabinet.

Item

Included with 

the Cabinet