Compaq StorageWorks Installing a DS-BA370-Series Enclosure in a EIA Compliant Rack

This document is an installation guide for the Compaq StorageWorks DS-BA370-Series enclosure into an EIA-compliant rack (H9A10 or H9A15).

It outlines the complete installation procedure, starting with essential criteria for the rack, such as minimum vertical clearance (30.5 inches) and proper air recirculation.

Key safety warnings are emphasized throughout:

• All elements must be removed from the enclosure before lifting to reduce its weight (empty: 81 lbs, full: 225 lbs).
• A minimum of two people is required for moving and installing the enclosure, with a hand-cart or dolly recommended.
• The subsystem must be fully shut down and AC power disconnected due to high voltages.
• To prevent the rack from becoming top-heavy and unstable, lower enclosures must always be installed before upper ones.

The installation sequence includes:

1. Determining the optimal rack configuration (uppermost, lowermost, or intermediate) based on clearance.
2. Shutting down the subsystem and removing existing enclosure elements.
3. Installing various mounting components: base brackets, slide mount brackets, and enclosure slide brackets.
4. Finally, installing the enclosure itself into the prepared rack.

The guide provides detailed descriptions, part lists, and diagrams for each step, including specific hole locations for different rack configurations.