User guide

Compaq StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 User Guide
Choose an installation location with the following features:
■ A sturdy, level surface—preferably on or near the floor
■ At least 8 inches (20 cm) of clearance at the front of the storage system
for access to the hot-pluggable drives
■ At least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance at the back of the storage
system for proper ventilation, cable access, and maintenance access to
replaceable components
■ A grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible and is located as
close to the storage system as possible
Choose an installation location with the following features:
■ Higher in the rack than many other components
For help in placing the storage system in the 19-inch rack, refer to the
following documentation:
■ Rack Resource CD Kit (shipped with Compaq racks or available through a Compaq
authorized reseller)
■ Rack Builder Configuration Tool CD (available on the Compaq website or can be
ordered with the Rack Resource CD Kit)
■ Rack Information Library CD (available on the Compaq website or can be ordered
with the Rack Resource CD Kit)
■ A grounded electrical outlet that is easily accessible and located as near
the storage system as possible
Place the RA4000 in its chosen location. Proceed to “Installing the
Hot-Pluggable Hard Drives” later in this chapter.