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Installation requirements - FAS70 and FAS90

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Review the equipment needed and the lifting precautions for your FAS70 or FAS90 storage system and storage shelves.

Equipment needed for install

To install your FAS70 or FAS90 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

FAS70 and FAS90 storage systems, NS224 storage shelves, and DS460C storage shelves are heavy. Exercise caution when lifting and moving these items.

FAS70 and FAS90 storage systems

A FAS70 or FAS90 storage system can weigh up to 62.83 lbs (28.5 kg). To lift the system, use two people or a hydraulic lift.

FAS70 and FAS90 lifting 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

DS460C shelf

A DS460C shelf can weigh up to 360.4 lbs (181.1 kg). To lift the storage shelf, you may need up to five people or a hydraulic lift. Keep all components in the storage shelf (both front and rear) to prevent unbalancing the shelf weight.

DS460C lifting caution
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What's next?

After you've reviewed the hardware requirements, you prepare to install your FAS70 or FAS90 storage system.