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Gather required tools and equipment

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Before installing the 3040 40U cabinet, make sure you have required tools and equipment.

Step

  1. Gather all items listed in the following table.

    Item Included with the cabinet

    3/4-in wrench and Allen wrench

    3/4-in. wrench (supplied in the shipping crate) — To raise and lower the leveling feet under the cabinet.

    1/4-in. Allen wrench — To raise and lower the stability foot in the front of the cabinet.

    Included with the cabinet

    NEMA L6-30

    NEMA L6-30 cord

    AC power cords — To connect the cabinet to external power sources (wall plugs).

    • The NEMA L6-30 connectors are for use in the USA and Canada.

    • The IEC-60309 connectors are for use worldwide, except for USA and Canada.

    Note Each PDU must be connected to an independent power source.

    Included with the cabinet

    IEC-60309

    IEC-60309 cord

    Included with the cabinet

    SAS cables (optional) – Two cables are included with each drive tray, while host side cables must be purchased separately.

    Communication cables (optional) – To attach the tray to the host.

    Refer to the appropriate controller-drive tray installation guide for additional required items.

    SAS and communication cables

    Mountable cable spools – Installed along both sides of the vertical power distribution outlets to accommodate excess cable length and cable routing. Two cable spools are included with each controller-drive tray. Cable spools are also shipped with standalone drive trays.

    Mountable cable spools

    Shears – To cut the metal bands on the shipping crate.

    Forklift (optional) – To remove the cabinet from the shipping pallet.

    Front panel kits (optional) – To cover the empty bays at the front of the cabinet.

    Antistatic bags (optional) – To protect components that are removed during the installation procedure for the cabinet.