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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 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

  • 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.

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

Shelf weight

Take the necessary precautions when moving or lifting your shelf.

An NS224 shelf can weigh up to 66.78 lbs (30.29 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 NSM100 lifting caution

A DS460C shelf can weigh up to 260.4 lbs (181.1 kg). To lift the storage shelf, you might 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
What's next?

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