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Installation requirements - AFF A70 and AFF A90

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Review the equipment needed and the lifting precautions for your AFF A70 or AFF A90 storage system and storage shelves.

Equipment needed for install

To install your AFF A70 or AFF A90 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

AFF A70 and AFF A90 storage systems and NS224 storage shelves are heavy. Exercise caution when lifting and moving these items.

AFF A70 and AFF A90 storage systems

An AFF A70 storage system or an AFF A90 storage system can weigh up to 151.68 lbs (68.8 kg). To lift the system, use four people or a hydraulic lift.

AFF A90 and AFF A70 weight caution icon

NS224 shelf

An NS224 storage shelf can weigh up to 66.78 lbs (30.29 kg). To lift the storage shelf, use two people or a hydraulic lift. Keep all components in the storage shelf (both front and rear) to prevent unbalancing the shelf weight.

NS224 lifting caution
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What's next?

After you've reviewed the hardware requirements, you prepare to install your AFF A70 or AFF A90 storage system.