Owners Manual

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2 Installing System Components
Safety Recommendations
Follow these safety recommendations when installing or reinstalling FS7500 components:
• Before you install the EqualLogic FS7500 hardware, read and follow the safety instructions
packaged with your system.
• Individuals with rack mounting experience should install EqualLogic FS7500 hardware in a
rack.
• Use care when moving and opening the cartons. Leave the components packaged until you are
ready to install them.
• Place the components in a protected area that has adequate airflow and is free of humidity,
flammable gas, and corrosion.
• You need at least two people to install the hardware. Use proper lifting and carrying techniques
when unpacking and moving the components.
• Make sure each FS7500 Controller is fully grounded at all times to prevent damage from
electrostatic discharge.
• When handling an FS7500 Controller, use the electrostatic wrist guard shipped with the
controller or a similar form of protection. See Hardware Protection on page 2-2.
• Hold the hardware level with the rack when you install it.
Recommended Tools
You need the following tools to install and maintain the components in the EqualLogic FS7500
controller:
• Key to the system keylock
• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers
• Electrostatic wrist strap