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Figure 4: Vess A2200 rear view
The Vess A2200 is identical to the Vess A2200s except that it includes an N+1 power supply arrangement.
PSU fans
Power inserts
See "Task 5: Connecting the Power" on page 12
Task 2: Mounting Vess A2200/A2200s in a Rack
The instructions here apply to the Vess A2200s and Vess A2200.
The Vess A2200/A2200s installs to the rack using the mounting rails designed for the device enclosure. The
mounting rails and hardware are sold separately. The mount-ing hardware shipment includes a quick
installation guide for installing the mounting hardware and placing the Vess A2200/A2200s in a rack. Please
refer to the Quick Start Guide included with the mounting rails. Contact a PROMISE Technology
repre-sentative if you want to purchase rack mounting hardware for the Vess A2200 or Vess A2200s.
Do not populate any unit with hard drives until it has been securely installed
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in the rack.
At least two persons are required to safely lift, place, and attach the Vess
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A2200/A2200s unit into a rack system.
Do not lift or move the Vess A2200/A2200s unit by the handles, power
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supplies or the controller units. Hold the system itself.
Do not install the Vess A2200/A2200s unit into a rack without rails to support
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the system.
Only a qualified technician who is familiar with the installation procedure
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should mount and install the Vess A2200/A2200s unit.
Mount the rails to the rack using the appropriate screws and flange nuts, fully
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tightened, at each end of the rail.
Do not load the rails unless they are installed with screws as instructed.
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The rails available for the PROMISE Vess A2200/A2200s unit are designed
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to safely support that PROMISE Vess A2200/A2200s unit when properly
installed. Additional loading on the rails is at the customer¡¦s risk.
PROMISE Technology, Inc. cannot guarantee that the mounting rails will
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support your PROMISE Vess A2200/A2200s unit unless you install them as
instructed.
To lighten the Vess A2200/A2200s enclosure, you can remove the power
supplies. Replace the power supplies after the Vess A2200/A2200s unit is
mounted in your rack.
Cautions
Note
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