Section-2, Overview

  • The DS8882F (Model 983) was mechanically and logically configured in manufacturing. All the components were uniquely labeled for field assembly. A hardcopy inventory list was included in the ship group.
  • The hardware components must be properly assembled and connected to prevent installation errors.
  • The installation uses two documents.
    • Assembling a Storage Facility (Model 983) in a Customer Rack. Mechanical assembly only with no power connected.
    • Installing a Storage Facility (Model 983). Connecting customer power, powering on, logically installing and configuring.
  • This system requires an unused 16U rack space. The placement of the hardware in that space is fixed. See Figure 1 and Table 1.
  • If there is not already an available keyboard display to connect to the management consoles, the customer has ordered the optional keyboard/display feature, which is included in the ship group.
Figure 1. Locations in rack (front)
Locations in rack (front)
Table 1. Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) units per enclosure
Rack Units Rack Units per enclosure Enclosure type Location Code Ship Group Box Installation Order

16U

2U Flash enclosure I1-F03 9 of 10 8
2U Flash enclosure I1-F04 8 of 10 7
2U I/O enclosure I1-G3/G4 7 of10 6
2U CEC enclosure XC1(upper) 6 of 10 5
2U CEC enclosure XC2 (lower) 5 of 10 4
2U Management enclosure ME1 4 of 10 3
2U UPS E61 (upper) 3 of 10 2
2U UPS E62 (lower) 2 of 10 1