2-3Installing the Storage EnclosureBefore you begin the installation, carefully read through this list oftips and safety cautions:■ Make sure that the mounting hardware and tools are easilyaccessible before you begin, and plan to have someone assistyou during physical installation.■ Decide on a suitable location for the rack (if you plan to mountyour Storage Enclosure into a rack). Choose a clean, dust-free,well-ventilated area close to a grounded power outlet.Leave enough room behind the rack for servicing and to allowfor sufficient airflow.■ Decide on a suitable location for the subsystem in the rack.Warning: Prevent instability due to top-heaviness byinstalling heavier items into the bottom of the rack.Step 2: Installing into a Rack or Tower (optional)Follow the instructions provided in this section if you are installingyour Storage Enclosure into an equipment rack or tower assembly.(A tower assembly is also known as a deskside assembly orpedestal.)If you are not installing your Storage Enclosure into a rack ortower, skip to Step 3: Installing the Drive Carriers on page 2-9.Caution: A fully loaded enclosure is heavy. Avoid personalinjury by obtaining help to lift the Storage Enclosure, andreduce the weight of the enclosure by removing the drivecarriers before installing the enclosure in the rack or tower.(You can also remove the two APCs to further reduce theweight, if required. See page 4-4 for instructions.)■ To install your Storage Enclosure into an equipment rack, seepage 2-4.■ To install your Storage Enclosure into a tower assembly, seepage 2-7.!
