FibreSTORE
RAID System
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2. Installing a Cache Retention Unit (CRU) . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1. Preparing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2. Installing the Cache Retention Unit (CRU) . . . . . . .
Step 3. Installing a Disk Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 4. Installing the Controller Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This manual provides step-by-step procedures for installing FibreSTORE RAID systems in
a rack. A technician who has some experience installing computer hardware should be in
charge of the installation. A second person should be available to help lift the components
(disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and cache retention units), because they are heavy.
When you order the components and the rack at the same time, Ciprico installs the Support
angles for each controller enclosure in the rack.
You may have purchased a component at a different time than you ordered the rack. In this
case, you need to install the enclosure slide rails on a disk enclosure and/or the support
angles for a controller enclosure.
This chapter includes:
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Back and front views of a rack with a RAID system installed.
Layout of each supported rack configuration for RAID systems.
Important procedures for safe and efficient operations.
Information on the system components to help you select an appropriate site for the
rack.
See Chapter 2 for instructions for installing disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and
cache retention units (CRUs) in a FibreSTORE RAID rack.
See Chapter 3 for instructions for installing FibreSTORE RAID disk enclosures, controller
enclosures, and cache retention units (CRUs) in a generic rack.
For information on cabling the FibreSTORE RAID and setting up the system, see the
FibreSTORE RAID System Installation Manual (Ciprico Part No. 21021370).
Note Configurations not described in Ciprico Manuals can void your warranty. For more
information, contact your sales representative.
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Figure 1 shows the back view of a rack with a controller enclosure in the top position, five
disk enclosures, and a CRU.
Controller Enclosure
Disk
Enclosures
CRU
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Figure 1. Back View of FibreSTORE RAID Rack
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Supported Rack Configurations
Ciprico supports four certified configurations of FibreSTORE RAID components in a
Ciprico rack. The product numbers for these rack configurations are:
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AAMK36A
AAMK36A2
AAMK36A3
AAMK36A4
In the following pages, each rack configuration is described for a fully-loaded rack. If your
rack is not going to be fully loaded, leave the bottom slots empty and cover them with filler
panels.
Configuration for One RAID System (AAMK36A)
Figure 3 shows a front view of a fully-loaded rack with:
Filler Panel
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•
•
Filler panels. These should be located as shown in the figure to
guarantee air flow for cooling.
FibreSTORE RAID
Disk Enclosure 0
FibreSTORE RAID controller enclosure. This should be
located in the top position.
Disk Enclosure 1
Disk Enclosure 2
Disk Enclosure 3
Disk Enclosure 4
Disk Enclosure 5
Disk Enclosure 6
Disk enclosures. These should be installed directly below the
FibreSTORE RAID controller enclosure. Any empty slots
should be located near the bottom of the rack.
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The Cache Retention Unit (CRU) is always located at the
bottom of the rack.
Filler Panel
Panel covering CRU
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Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2)
Figure 4 shows a front view of a fully-loaded rack with:
•
Filler panels. These should be located as shown in
the figure to guarantee air flow for cooling.
Filler Panel
FibreSTORE RAID
Disk Enclosure 0
Disk Enclosure 1
Disk Enclosure 2
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Two FibreSTORE RAID controller enclosures.
Disk enclosures. If you are using fewer than three
disk enclosures in any System, leave the slot(s) at
the bottom of that System empty.
System 1
Filler Panel
•
The two Cache Retention Units (CRUs) are always
located at the bottom of the rack.
FibreSTORE RAID
Disk Enclosure 0
Disk Enclosure 1
Disk Enclosure 2
System 2
Panel covering CRU
Panel covering CRU
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Figure 4. AAMK36A2 Rack Configuration
Configuration for Three RAID Systems (AAMK36A3)
Figure 5 shows a front view of a fully-loaded rack with:
FibreSTORE RAID
Disk Enclosure 0
•
•
Three FibreSTORE RAID controller enclosures.
System 1
System 2
Disk enclosures. If you are using fewer than two
disk enclosures in any System, leave the slot at the
bottom of that System empty
Disk Enclosure 1
FibreSTORE RAID
Disk Enclosure 0
•
The three Cache Retention Units (CRUs) are always
located at the bottom of the rack.
Disk Enclosure 1
FibreSTORE RAID
Disk Enclosure 0
System 3
Disk Enclosure 1
Panel covering CRU
Panel covering CRU
Panel covering CRU
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Figure 5. AAMK36A3 Rack Configuration
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Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4)
Figure 6 shows a front view of a fully-loaded rack with:
Filler Panel
Filler Panel
•
Filler panels. These should be located as shown in
the figure to guarantee air flow for cooling.
FibreSTORE RAID
System
1
Disk Enclosure
0
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•
•
Four FibreSTORE RAID controller enclosures.
Disk enclosures.
FibreSTORE RAID
System
2
Disk Enclosure
0
The four Cache Retention Units (CRUs) are always
located at the bottom of the rack.
FibreSTORE RAID
System
3
Disk Enclosure
0
FibreSTORE RAID
System
4
Disk Enclosure
0
Panel covering CRU
Panel covering CRU
Panel covering CRU
Panel covering CRU
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Safety Considerations
Supported Rack Configurations:
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Configuration for One RAID System (AAMK36A) on page 6.
Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2) on page 7.
Configuration for Three RAID Systems (AAMK36A3) on page 7.
Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4) on page 8.
CAUTION To guarantee air flow for cooling the system, filler panels must be installed as
shown in the configurations.
WARNING The disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and CRUs are heavy. Allow for
two people to lift and move each of these components.
WARNING To avoid a top-heavy rack, never put a disk enclosure into the top rack slot. A
controller enclosure, which weighs less than a disk enclosure, must always be in the top
slot.
WARNING Never slide more than one rack component forward at the same time. This
can cause the entire rack to become unstable.
Note Remember that there must be a disk enclosure located immediately beneath the
controller for cabling.
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Preparing the Installation Site
The first step for installing any FibreSTORE RAID system in any rack is to select an
appropriate location for the rack. Use the information in Table 2 to prepare the site.
Ciprico Rack
Disk
Enclosure
Controller
Enclosure
Cache Reten-
tion Unit
Dimensions
Weight
24" w x 77" h x 35" 17" w x 7" h x 17.5" w x 3.5" 17.5" w x 3.5"
24" d h x 24" d h x 18" d
(61 cm x 195.6 cm (43.2 cm x
d
(44.5 cm x 8.9 (44.5 cm x 8.9
17.8 cm x 61 cm x 61 cm) cm x 45.7 cm)
x 88.9 cm)
cm)
Approximately
Approximately 40 lbs (19 Kg) 65 lbs (30 Kg)
400 lbs (181.4 Kg) 80 lbs (37 Kg) with dual
empty; 1100 lbs
(499 Kg) fully
assembled
controllers
Power
Requirements
200 - 240 VAC,
50/60 Hz,
100 - 120 / 200 DC input from 208 to 240
- 240 VAC, 50 FibreSTORE
VAC, 6.5 amp
maximum 20
amps,
single phase
/60 Hz, 6/3
amps
diskenclosure, maximum
maximum
60 watts
output
Operating
Temperature
5°=to 40° C (41°=to 104° F) with 7,200 rpm drives
5°=to 35° C (41°=to 95° F) with 10,000 rpm drives
Rack Plug Type
Dual Power cords have 30A 250V plugs NEMA L6-30P
Cooling
Approximately 10,000 BTU/hr fully assembled
Requirements
Cable Entry
Airflow
Rear, at bottom of rack
Through front of disk enclosures and out the top and back of rack
Rear clearance
Front clearance
Top clearance
10 inches
6 inches
6 - 12"
Side clearances Ciprico rack has side doors - approximately 2 feet when fully open
Table 2. Rack and Components Information
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Overview
This chapter provides instructions for installing disk enclosures, controller enclosures, and
cache retention units (CRUs) in a Ciprico FibreSTORE RAID rack.
If you purchased your rack from a company other than Ciprico, see Chapter 3, Installing in
a Generic Rack.
After reading the safety issues and preparing the installation site (see Chapter 1), complete
the following steps to install the FibreSTORE RAID systems in a Ciprico rack:
1. Prepare the rack.
2. Install the CRUs.
3. Install the disk enclosures.
4. Install the controller enclosures.
5. Mount the filler panels.
Install all components as specified in Supported Rack Configurations:
Configuration for One RAID System (AAMK36A) on page 6;
Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2) on page 7;
Configuration for Three RAID Systems (AAMK36A3) on page 7;
Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4) on page 8
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Step 1. Preparing the Rack
Ciprico ships racks with slide rails already installed in the rack.
1. Remove packaging from the rack.
2. Roll the rack to the place of operation.
Make sure there is ample space in back of the rack to fully open the rack door
(approximately 3 feet) for installation and cabling. Make sure you have enough
room in front of the rack (approximately 3 feet) to install disk enclosures.
You can access the components in the rack from the side by opening the doors on
both sides of the rack.
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Step 2. Installing a Cache Retention Unit (CRU)
The CRU is shipped without mounting brackets on it; you must install them before inserting
the CRU in the rack. The install kit for the CRU contains the parts you need to mount the
brackets and to attach the CRU to the rack.
Ciprico ships the rack with the CRU support angles installed in the rack.
Install the CRU from the back of the rack.
1. Remove the packaging from the CRU.
2. Install mounting brackets on both sides of the CRU as shown in Figure 7. (Instructions
are contained in the CRU install kit.)
3. Open the back door of the rack.
4. Using the CRU install kit, insert four cage nuts (two nuts on each side of the rack)
above the support angles over the power distribution units. Align the cage nuts with the
screw slots in the CRU mounting bracket. See Figure 7.
Cage Nuts
Support
Angle
Power
Distribution
Unit
Power
Distribution
Unit
CRU Mounting
Brackets
Screws for
Mounting Bracket
on CRU( 2 per side)
2345
Screws for Attaching
CRU to Rack (2 per side)
Figure 7. Installing a CRU
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5. Rest the CRU on the support angles above the power distribution units, and slide the
unit back and into place. See Figure 8.
Mounting
Screws
Mounting
Screws
2275
Figure 8. CRU Screwed into the Rack
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Step 3. Installing a Disk Enclosure
Before you can install the disk enclosure, you must first remove the enclosure slide rails
from the rack, then you need to attach the enclosure slide rails to the disk enclosure(s).
Instructions for this procedure are provided below.
Removing Enclosure Slide Rails from the Rack
The slide rails are delivered already mounted in the flange mounts on the rack. You must
remove the slide rails from the rack and attach them to the disk enclosure.
Open the side doors, as this is the easiest way to access enclosure slide rails, which are
mounted in the stationary flange mounts. See Figure 9.
1. Pull the left slide rail forward in the flange mount until the lock button locks into
place.
2. Press in the button on the back of the slide rail (1) to unlock it from the stationary flange
mount, and slide it out until it stops.
Stationary Flange Mount
1
Locking Button attached
to Enclosure Slide Rail
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Left side
of Rack
Figure 9. Releasing the Lock Button from the Lock Button Mating Hole
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3. Using caution, push the tab (2) and pull the slide rail completely out of the stationary
flange mount (3), as shown in Figure 10.
Stationary Flange Mount
Enclosure Slide Rail
2
3
Left Side of
Rack lookng
into the front
2702
Figure 10. Removing Enclosure Slide Rail from Stationary Flange Mount
WARNING Be very careful, not to pinch your fingers when completing this step.
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 for the right side.
5. Install one slide rail on each side of the disk enclosure, as shown in Figure 11. Position
the lock button assembly to the rear. Secure the slide rails, using five 3/8" #10-32 pan
head screws for each slide rail.
Enclosure
Slide Rail
Button
Front Lock
Rear
3/8” #10-32 Pan Head Screw -
5 per side
2430
Front
Figure 11. Disk Enclosure Rack Mount Components
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Installing a Disk Enclosure in the Rack
Install the disk enclosures from the front of the rack, load enclosures from the top down,
starting underneath the controller enclosure.
1. Align the slide rails mounted on the disk enclosure with the stationary flange mounts
on the rack, as shown in Figure 12.
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Figure 12. Lifting Disk Enclosure and Aligning Enclosure slides
2. Slowly slide the enclosures slide rails into the flange mounts on the rack. If enclosure
does not fit, adjust the Stationary Flange Mounts to fit the enclosure into the rack, as
follows:
a. Remove enclosure that does not fit into place.
b. Loosen both Front and Rear Stationary Flange Mount mounting screws (refer to
Figure 13) on both the right and left sides of the rack for that enclosure. Adjust the
Stationary Flange Mounts, then secure mounting screws.
c. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until enclosure fits into rack.
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3. Using caution, push in the tabs for the lock buttons located on each slide rail that is
mounted on the disk enclosure (Figure 13), and slide the enclosure in until the lock
buttons fit securely into the mating holes in the flange mount. You should hear a click
when the lock buttons slide into the mating holes.
WARNING Be very careful not to pinch fingers when completing this step.
Front Channel
Mount
Stationary
Flange Mount
Tab for Lock Button
Stationary
Flange Mount
Front Mounting
Screws
Enclosure
Slide Rail
mounted on
Disk Enclosure
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Figure 13. Adjusting Lock Buttons on Slide
4. Open the side doors and push the lock buttons. Slide enclosure into position
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 for each enclosure.
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Step 4. Installing a Controller Enclosure
When you order the controller enclosure and the rack at the same time, Ciprico ships the
rack with the controller enclosure support angles and cage nuts that correspond to the rack
configuration you ordered already installed in the rack. In this situation, skip the next
procedure and go directly to Installing Mounting Brackets on page 22.
Attaching Controller Enclosure Support Angles
If you are installing an additional controller enclosure in a rack that was not originally
situation can arise if, for example, you originally ordered an AAMK36A rack and now want
kit when you order the controller enclosure.
Install all controllers as specified in Supported Rack Configurations:
Configuration for One RAID System (AAMK36A) on page 6;
Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2) on page 7
Configuration for Three RAID Systems (AAMK36A3) on page 7;
Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4) on page 8
Note To install support angles, you may have to remove disk enclosures or rails.
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1. Attach the rear bracket to the support angle with four 1/2" #10-32 screws. (Figure 14
shows a right support angle.)
Front
Channel
Mount
Rear Bracket
Back
Channel
Mount
1/2” #10-32
Screws -
2 per side
1/2” #10-32
Support Angle
Screws -
2 per side
1/2” #10-32
Screws -
4 per side
Cage Nuts -
2 per side
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Figure 14. Installing Support Angles
2. Install the front end of a support angle into matching holes at the front of the rack with
two 1/2" #10-32 screws.
3. Insert two cage nuts onto the back channel mount over the holes you aligned.
4. Align the rear (bracketed) end of the support angle with the holes in the back channel
mount.
5. Fasten the rear bracket attached to the back of the support angle with two 1/2" #10-32
screws through the cage nuts.
6. Repeat steps 1 - 5 to attach the other support angle to the rack. The left support angle
should mirror the right and be at the same height.
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Installing Mounting Brackets
A controller enclosure is shipped without the mounting brackets installed; you must install
them before you install the controller enclosure in a rack. The Ciprico-provided install kit
the enclosure to the rack.
1. Attach the brackets on both right and left sides of the controller enclosure with three
counter-sunk Phillips head 1/4" #6-32 screws, as shown in Figure 15.
2. Align the slots on the mounting brackets of the controller enclosure with the cage nuts
as shown in Figure 15.
Cage Nuts
Controller
Enclosure
Support
Angle
Controller
2
Controller
1
#10-32 Screws -
2 per side
#6-32 Screws -
3 per side
2362
Controller Enclosure
Mounting Brackets
3. Rest the controller enclosure on the support angles and slide the enclosure back and into
place.
4. Secure the controller enclosure to the rack with four 1/2" #10-32 (2 per side) screws in
the cage nuts as shown in Figure 15.
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Step 5. Putting on the Filler Panels
This step finishes off the front of the rack so that no openings show.
Put the panels in place as shown in Figure 16. Each panel has magnetic strips on the back
side so that they easily adhere to the rack.
1. Put horizontal panels wherever there is an open slot or half slot. There are two sizes of
horizontal panels: the half-high cover goes above the controller enclosure; the full-
size panel goes over any empty disk enclosure slot.
2. Put vertical panels over all of the rack channel mounts.
Horizontal half panel
Vertical half
panel
Vertical full
panel
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Figure 16. Putting on Filler Panels
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Chapter 3
Installing in a Generic Rack
Overview
controller enclosures, and cache retention units (CRUs) in a generic rack. Ciprico rack
mounting kits are designed for racks that comply with the Radio Electronics Television
Manufacturers Association (RETMA) and Electronics Industry Association (EIA) hole
patterns and standard depths.
If you have a Ciprico rack, see Chapter 2, Installing in a Ciprico Rack.
After reading the safety issues and preparing the installation site (see Chapter 1), complete
the following steps to install the FibreSTORE RAID into a generic rack:
1. Prepare the rack.
2. Install the CRUs.
3. Install the disk enclosures.
4. Install the controller enclosures.
Install all components as specified in Supported Rack Configurations:
Configuration for One RAID System (AAMK36A) on page 6;
Configuration for Two RAID Systems (AAMK36A2) on page 7;
Configuration for Three RAID Systems (AAMK36A3) on page 7;
Configuration for Four RAID Systems (AAMK36A4) on page 8
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Step 1. Preparing the Rack
Make sure there is ample space in back of the rack to fully open the rack door
(approximately 3 feet) for installation and cabling. Make sure you have enough room in
front of the rack to install disk enclosures (approximately 3 feet).
Step 2. Installing the Cache Retention Unit (CRU)
The install kit for the CRU contains the parts and instructions you need to install the CRU.
Follow the instructions in the CRU install kit.
Step 3. Installing a Disk Enclosure
Ciprico ships a generic disk enclosure install kit that contains the parts needed to attach the
enclosure slide rails to the disk enclosure and the stationary flange mounts in the rack.
Install the disk enclosure from the front of the rack.
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Installing Slide Rails on a Disk Enclosure
1. Unpack the generic disk enclosure installation kit.
2. Slide the right and left intermediate slide rails forward until the back lock button mating
hole stops at the back lock button.
3. Slide both enclosure slide rails forward until the front lock buttons stop at the front lock
button mating holes. Push the front lock button to release the enclosure slide rail, and
remove both enclosure slide rails from the intermediate slide rails. See Figure 17.
Stationary Flange Mount
Back Side of Front
Lock Button
Enclosure
Slide Rail
Back Lock Button
Mating Hole for
Front Lock Button
Intermediate
Slide Rail
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Figure 17. Generic Disk Enclosure Installation Kit Slides
4. Push the back lock buttons and position the intermediate slide rails back in the center
of both stationary flange mounts.
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5. Install one enclosure slide rail on each side of the disk enclosure, as shown in Figure
18. Position the lock button assembly close to the rear of the disk enclosure. Use five
3/8" #10-32 pan head screws to secure each enclosure slide rail to the disk enclosure.
Enclosure
Front Lock
Slide Rail
Button
Rear
3/8” #10-32 Pan Head Screw -
5 per side
2430
Front
Figure 18. Disk Enclosure Rack Mount Components
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Installing the Stationary Flange Mount in the Rack
1. Loosely fasten the left side rack mount bracket (use extension bracket if necessary) to
the left side stationary flange mount with two screws and one bar nut*, as shown in
Figure 19. Adjust the length of the stationary flange mount/rack mount bracket
assembly to fit between the front and back channel mounts. Secure the screws holding
the stationary flange mount to the rack mount bracket.
Back Channel Mount Left Side
3/8” #10-32 Brass
Colored Pan
Head Screws
Rack Mount Bracket or Extension Bracket
Brass Colored
Bar Nuts
Back Channel Mount
Mounting Screws
Front Channel
Mount Left Side
Stationary Flange Mount
Front Channel
Mount Mounting
Screws
3/8” #10-32 Brass
Colored Pan
Head Screws
Back Lock Button
Mating Hole
Intermediate
Slide Rail
3/8” #10-32 Brass
Colored Pan
2605
Head Screws
Figure 19. Stationary Flange Mount Slide Assembly
2. Position the intermediate slide rail within the stationary flange mount/rack mount
bracket assembly with the back mating hole farthest from the back lock button, and
center it within the stationary flange mount/rack mount bracket assembly.
3. Position the stationary flange mount/rack mount bracket assembly on the left side of
the rack just beneath the enclosure location above (load rack from top down).
4. Hold the stationary flange mount/rack mount bracket assembly in a between the front
and back channel mounts. Secure one bar nut with two screws to hold the stationary
flange mount/rack mount bracket assembly in place for the front mounting channel, and
secure one bar nut with two screws for the back mounting channel.
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 on the right side.
* If your generic rack has square holes on the channel mounts, contact the original rack manufacturer or your
model shop for installation assistance.
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Installing Disk Enclosures into a Rack
1. Slide the intermediate slide rails forward until the back lock button stops at the back
button mating hole.
2. Align the enclosure slide rails mounted on the disk enclosure with the intermediate
slide rails, which are extended from the stationary flange mounts that are secured to the
rack.
2602
Figure 20. Aligning Disk Enclosure Slides
3. Slowly slide the enclosure slide rails into the intermediate slide rails until the front lock
button prevents you from sliding further.
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4. Using caution, push in the tabs for the front lock buttons located on the enclosure slides
mounted on the disk enclosure (see Figure 21), and slide the enclosure in until the front
lock buttons fit securely into the front lock button mating holes on the intermediate
slide rail.
WARNING Be very careful not to pinch fingers when completing this step.
Stationary Flange
Mount
Intermediate Slide Rail
Stationary Flange
Mount Front
Front Lock Button
Mounting Screws
Tab for the Front
Lock Button
Front
Channel
Mount
Front
Lock
Button
Mating
Hole
Enclosure Slide
Rail mounted on
Disk Enclosure
2603
Figure 21. Releasing Lock Buttons on Enclosure Slide
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5. Push in the front lock buttons that are secured by the front lock button mating holes,
and slide the disk enclosure back until it stops at the back lock buttons. See Figure 22.
2604
Figure 22. Releasing Disk Enclosure Front Lock Button
6. Open the side doors and push in the back lock buttons that are held by the back lock
button mating holes, and slide the disk enclosure back until it stops. Refer to Figure 17
for location of back lock button.
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Step 4. Installing the Controller Enclosure
You can order an install kit for the controller enclosure. The install kit includes the parts
and instructions necessary to install a controller enclosure.
Attaching Mounting and Support Brackets
1. Attach the mounting brackets on both right and left sides of the controller enclosure
with three counter-sunk 1/4" #6-32 Phillips flathead screws on each side, as shown in
Figure 23.
Right Side of
Enclosure
1/4” #6-32 Black
Screws - 3 per side
Front
Mounting
Bracket
2441
Figure 23. Attaching Mounting Brackets
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2. Attach the right front support bracket to the right rear support bracket with screws and
nuts as shown in Figure 24. Adjust spacing so that together they fit between the rack
vertical rails (the vertical rails in front and rear of the rack cabinet). The support angle
faces the center of the rack cavity.
1/2” #10-32 Pan
Head Screws
Back Channel
Mount
Controller
Enclosure
Rear
Front
Support
Bracket
Mounting
Bracket
Rear
Support
Bracket
Front
Front Channel
Mount
3/8” #10-32
Locking Nut
2600
Right Side
1/2” #10-32 Pan
Head Screws
Figure 24. Installing Controller Enclosure Support Brackets
3. Mount the completed right assembly to the front and back channel mounts. Place the
front support angle on the inside of the front channel mount with two screws. Place and
tighten one screw in the top hole and the other in the bottom hole. Leave the middle two
holes open for attaching the controller enclosure by means of the mounting bracket.
4. Align the rear end of the support angle screw holes with the holes in the back channel
mount. The metal angle of the support bracket goes on the inside of the back channel
mount. Fasten with screws.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for the left side of the rack.
Note Make sure that the brackets are level front to rear and left to right.
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Installing the Controller Enclosure
1. Place the controller enclosure on the support angles and slide the enclosure back into
place.
2. Align the holes on the controller enclosure mounting brackets with the two middle
holes on the front support brackets.
3. Secure the enclosure to the channel mounts with two screws on each side (through the
channel mount and support brackets).
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FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own ex-
pense.
© 2000 Ciprico Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical (including photocopying and recording), or by any information
storage or retrieval system, without the permission of Ciprico Inc.
Printed in the United States of America.
Ciprico Inc.
2800 Campus Drive Suite 60
Plymouth, MN 55441
(763) 551-4000
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