Deployment Guide

• Before moving the storage system chassis, remove the PSUs to minimize weight.
• Do not remove drives until you are ready to replace them.
NOTE: To ensure proper storage system cooling, hard drive blanks must be installed in any hard drive slot that is not
occupied.
Prepare the Installation Environment
Make sure that the environment is ready for installing the Storage Center.
• Rack Space — The rack must have enough space to accommodate the storage system chassis, expansion enclosures, and switches.
• Power — Power must be available in the rack, and the power delivery system must meet the requirements of the Storage Center. AC
input to the power supply is 200–240 V.
• Connectivity — The rack must be wired for connectivity to the management network and any networks that carry front-end I/O
from the Storage Center to servers.
Install the Storage System in a Rack
Install the storage system and other Storage Center system components in a rack.
About this task
Mount the storage system and expansion enclosures in a manner that allows for expansion in the rack and prevents the rack from
becoming top‐heavy.
The SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system ships with a ReadyRails II kit. The rails come in two different styles: tool-less and tooled.
Follow the detailed installation instructions located in the rail kit box for your particular style of rails.
NOTE:
Dell recommends using two people to install the rails, one at the front of the rack and one at the back.
Steps
1. Position the left and right rail end pieces labeled FRONT facing inward.
2. Align each end piece with the top and bottom holes of the appropriate U space.
Figure 27. Attach the Rails to the Rack
3. Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats and the latch locks into place.
4. Engage the front end of the rail until it fully seats and the latch locks into place.
5. Align the system with the rails and slide the storage system into the rack.
Install the Storage Center Hardware
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