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Install into cabinet or rack (SG5700)

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You install a set of rails in your cabinet or rack and then slide the appliance onto the rails. If you have an SG5760, install the drives after installing the appliance.

Before you begin

  • You have reviewed the Safety Notices document included in the box, and understand the precautions for moving and installing hardware.

  • You have the instructions packaged with the rail kit.

Install SG5712

Follow these steps to install an SG5712 appliance into a rack or cabinet.

Caution The SG5712 weighs approximately 64 lb (29 kg) when fully loaded with drives. Two people or a mechanized lift are required to safely move the SG5712.
Caution Install hardware from the bottom of the rack or cabinet or rack up to prevent the equipment from tipping over.
Steps

  1. Follow the instructions for the rail kit to install the rails.

  2. Place the back of the appliance (the end with the connectors) on the rails.

  3. Carefully slide the appliance all the way back into the cabinet or rack.

  4. Secure the appliance to the cabinet or rack as directed in the rail kit instructions.

  5. Attach the bezel to the front.

Install SG5760

Follow these steps to install an SG5760 appliance and any expansion shelves into a rack or cabinet.

Caution Install hardware from the bottom of the rack or cabinet or rack up to prevent the equipment from tipping over.
Caution The SG5760 weighs approximately 132 lb (60 kg) with no drives installed. Four people or a mechanized lift are required to safely move an empty SG5760.
Caution To avoid damaging the hardware, never move an SG5760 if drives are installed. You must remove all drives before moving the shelf.
Steps

  1. Follow the instructions for the rail kit to install the rails in your cabinet or rack.

  2. Prepare to move the appliance:

    1. Remove the outer packing box.

    2. Fold down the flaps on the inner box.

    3. If you are lifting the SG5760 by hand, attach the four handles to the sides of the chassis.

      You remove these handles as you slide the appliance onto the rails.

  3. If your cabinet has square hole, install the cage nuts so that you can secure the front and rear of the shelf with screws.

  4. Place the back of the appliance (the end with the connectors) on the rails.

  5. Supporting the appliance from the bottom, slide it into the rack or cabinet.

    Use the thumb latches to detach the handles as you slide the appliance in.

  6. Secure the appliance to the front of the rack by inserting two screws in the first and third holes (counting down from the top) on each side.

  7. Secure the appliance to the rear of the rack or cabinet with the brackets.

  8. Install 12 drives in each of the five drive drawers.

    You must install all 60 drives to ensure correct operation.

    1. Put on the ESD wristband, and remove the drives from their packaging.

    2. Release the levers on the top drive drawer, and slide the drawer out using the levers.

    3. Raise the drive handle to vertical, and align the buttons on the drive with the notches on the drawer.

      Install drive in 60-drive appliance

    4. Pressing gently on the top of the drive, rotate the drive handle down until the drive snaps into place.

    5. After installing the first 12 drives, slide the drawer back in by pushing on the center and closing both levers gently.

    6. Repeat these steps for the other four drawers.

  9. Attach the front bezel.