Installing a DS8000 expansion rack to an existing storage facility (Models 84E, 85E, 86E, 88E)

This procedure is a concurrent installation used only for one expansion rack at a time. If there are additional expansion racks, you will complete the installation of the expansion rack before you repeat this procedure for the next expansion rack.

Use the latest version of the IBM DS8000 Adding an Expansion Rack to an Existing Storage Facility, for your model, for instructions to perform the installation. The instructions in PDF format can have additional updates and corrections that were included after the release of this version of the service information center. Consult your next level of support for this storage model.

DANGER
HEAVY EQUIPMENT -- PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT IF MISHANDLED (D006)
Attention: Customers must prepare their environment to accept the new product based on the installation planning information provided, with assistance from an IBM® Installation Planning Representative (IPR) or IBM authorized service provider. In anticipation of the equipment delivery, the final installation site should be prepared in advance such that professional movers/riggers can transport the equipment to the final installation site within the computer room. If for some reason, this is not possible at the time of delivery, the customer will need to make arrangements to have professional movers/riggers return to finish the transportation at a later date. Only professional movers/riggers should transport the equipment. The IBM authorized service provider will only perform minimal frame repositioning within the computer room, as needed, to perform required service actions. The customer is also responsible for using professional movers/riggers in the case of equipment relocation or disposal.