NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide (G06.25+)
HP NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide—529443-001
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2 Installing Enclosures
This section describes how to unpack new equipment and install NonStop system 
enclosures. 
The procedures in this section apply to all types of NonStop S-series processor 
enclosures and I/O enclosures.
For information about dimensions, weights, or other specifications of NonStop S-series 
enclosures, see Section 1, Introduction. 
Topic Page
Prepare to Install New Equipment
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1. Review the Documentation 2-2
2. Prepare the Work Space 2-3
3. Organize the Equipment 2-4
Unpack the Enclosures 2-6
Tools 2-6
Unpack the Enclosures 2-6
Connect the Groundstraps 2-13
Inventory the Enclosures 2-16
Slot Assignments for NonStop S-Series Enclosures 2-16
Inspect the Components 2-23
Notes. If you are adding a processor or I/O enclosure to a previously installed system, see the 
NonStop S-Series System Expansion and Reduction Guide.
Caution. A new IOAM enclosure or an additional IOAM enclosure must always be installed by 
a service provider trained by HP. Your service provider should refer to the Modular I/O 
Installation and Configuration Guide which is located in the NTL Hardware Service and 
Maintenance library.










