Unpacking the control enclosure

Before you unpack the FlashSystem 7200 control enclosure, ensure that you review and follow all related instructions.

Before you begin

Before you start the installation process, complete the information that is requested in Planning worksheets and ensure the following items are available.
  • Philips screw driver
  • Box knife
  • Flat-blade screw driver (optional)
  • Three Ethernet cables
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The control enclosure and the following related parts are included in one box. The enclosed inventory sheet lists the part numbers of the items that were ordered. Items, such as drives and networking adapters, are preinstalled inside each node canister.
  • Control enclosure with the following components preinstalled:
    • Two node canisters with optional networking adapters, SFPs, and memory

      Each node canister contains three networking adapter slots. The same number and type of adapters must be installed in each node canister. The control enclosure can contain 0, 2, 4, or 6 networking adapters.

    • Two power supply units (PSUs)
    • A combination of 24 drives and drive blanks

      The number of drives and drive blanks varies, according to the number of drives that were specified in the product order. For example, if 12 drives were ordered, the drives and 12 drive blanks are preinstalled in the control enclosure.

  • Rail kit, which includes the left and right rails, and 8 securing M5 screws and locating pins.
  • Cables, if they were ordered, for the type and number of networking adapters that are installed in each node canister.
  • Two power cables.

About this task

CAUTION:
The weight of this part or unit is between 32 and 55 kg (70.5 and 121.2 lb). It takes three persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C010)
Two graphics show 3 persons carrying a heavy box; one graphic shows an icon with text warning that weight is more than 32 kg (70.5 lb)
To unpack the control enclosure, complete the following steps. If three persons or a lift are not available, more steps are required to remove some parts before the control enclosure can be installed.
  1. Cut the box tape and open the lid of the shipping carton.
  2. Remove the rail kit box and set it aside in a safe location.
  3. Lift the front and rear foam packing pieces from the carton.
  4. Remove the four corner reinforcement pieces from the carton.
    • If three people will lift the control enclosure out of the carton or you are using lifting equipment, go to Step 15.
    • Otherwise, continue to Step 5.
  5. Using the box knife, carefully cut the four corners of the carton from top to bottom.
  6. Fold the sides and back of the carton down to uncover the rear of the control enclosure. If necessary, carefully cut along the lower fold line of the sides and remove them.
  7. Carefully cut the raised section of the foam packing away from the rear of the enclosure.
  8. Carefully cut open the bag that covers the rear of the enclosure.
  9. Remove the left and right PSU, as described in Removing and replacing a power supply unit.
  10. Record the last 6 digits of the serial number on the back of each PSU; then, set the power supplies aside.
    Item Left PSU Right PSU
    Serial Number  
  11. Remove the upper and lower node canisters; see Reseating a node canister in the control enclosure.
  12. Record the serial number on the release handle of each node canister; then, set the canisters aside.
    Item Upper Node Canister Lower Node Canister
    Serial Number  
  13. Carefully cut the raised section of the foam packing away from the front of the enclosure.
  14. Remove all of the drives from the front of the enclosure, as described in Removing and replacing a drive.
  15. Lift the enclosure from the shipping carton or push it on to a lift.
  16. Record the serial number that is listed on the left end cap of the control enclosure.
    Item Serial Number MTM
    Control Enclosure