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Installation requirements and considerations - AFF A20, AFF A30, and AFF A50

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Review the requirements and considerations for your AFF A20, AFF A30, or AFF A50 storage system.

Equipment needed for install

To install your storage system, you need the following equipment and tools.

  • Access to a Web browser to configure your storage system

  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap

  • Flashlight

  • Laptop or console with a USB/serial connection

  • Paperclip or narrow tipped ball point pen for setting NS224 storage shelf IDs

  • Phillips #2 screwdriver

Lifting precautions

Storage systems and shelves are heavy. Exercise caution when lifting and moving these items.

Storage system weight

Take the necessary precautions when moving or lifting your storage system.

An A20, A30, or an A50 storage system can weigh up to 61.5 lbs (27.9 kg). To lift the storage system, use two people or a hydraulic lift.

AFF A20

Shelf weight

Take the necessary precautions when moving or lifting your shelf.

An NS224 shelf with NSM100B modules can weigh up to 56.8 lbs (25.8 kg). To lift the shelf, use two people or a hydraulic lift. Keep all components in the shelf (both front and rear) to prevent unbalancing the shelf weight.

NS224 with NSM100b lifting caution
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What's next?

After you've reviewed the installation requirements and considerations for your storage system, you prepare for installation.