Installing a 2U expansion enclosure

Before you install expansion enclosure, review the following guidelines.

Unpacking a 2U expansion enclosure
Before you unpack the optional 2U expansion enclosure, ensure that you review and follow all related instructions.
Installing support rails for 2U expansion enclosures
Before you install 2U expansion enclosures, you must first install support rails.
Installing an optional 2U SAS expansion enclosure
The 2U SAS expansion enclosures are installed in the same rack as the control enclosure.
Powering on the optional 2U SAS expansion enclosures
After you install all the hardware components, power on the optional 2U SAS expansion enclosures and check their status.
Connecting 2U expansion enclosures to the control enclosure
If you have 2U expansion enclosures in the rack, you must connect them to the control enclosure.

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