Select the procedure for your DBox type:
Important
Inserting the DBox into the rack requires two people or a mechanical lift.
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Slide out the inner rail (1) from each mounting rail as far as you can, and then press the metal clip (2) to detach it completely from the outer rail.
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Align each inner rail (1) to the rear section of the chassis side panel (2) with the release tab (3) on the outside of the rail and the rail catcher facing the rear as shown.
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Attach the rail (1) to the chassis (2) using ten #6-32x3/16 screws (4).
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Position the right or left rail on the inside of the right or left of the rack. The smooth side of the rail should face the inside of the rack. The brackets (1) should be facing outwards.
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Line up the square pegs (1) on the rear bracket with the square holes (2) of the rear rack post.
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Press the lever (1) to load the springs and then move the rail to insert the square pegs through the square rack holes. When the bracket is fully engaged, you will hear a click.
From the back of the rear rack post, the engaged bracket looks like this:
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Adjust the rail length so that the front bracket reaches the front rack post.
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Insert the front bracket (1) into the front rack post (2). Make sure the square pegs (3) on the bracket are fully inserted into the square rack holes. Push until you hear a click when the bracket is fully engaged.
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Repeat the same steps on the other side of the rack for the other rail.
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On each side of the rack, orient the front assembly rail attachment (1) in the direction shown in the figure below and fix it onto the front of the rack post, screwing it into the two screw threads (2) on the front bracket of the mounting rail. Use the M5x13L screws (3) from the front assembly kit.
Important
Be careful to screw on the front assembly rail attachment the right way round. The front assembly is only effective if the rail attachment is screwed on in the direction shown.
Caution
Do not insert the DBox into the rail before attaching the front assembly. The front assembly secures the mounting rails to the rack so that when you insert the DBox, the rail will not come loose. It also secures the DBox itself to the rails.
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Screw the front assembly chassis attachment (1) onto the front of the DBox at each side, using two of the provided #8-32x3/8 screws (2).
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Extend the intermediate rails (1) equally on both sides of the rack until they just emerge from the rails.
You can alternatively extend them fully. When fully extended, they lock into position which gives you assurance they will stay in place with equal extension length. However, due the weight of the DBox, it is usually easier to work with shorter extensions.
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Using a mechanical lift or two people, one at each side of the chassis, carefully line up the inner rails (1) on the chassis sides with the extended intermediate rails (2) and insert the chassis horizontally into the rails until you hit a stop.
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When you hit a stop, press the release tabs (1) on the inner rails to fully retract the chassis into the rails.
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Tighten the front assembly by locking the thumb screw (1). This usually requires a screw driver.
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Clip the bezel to the front of the DBox by clipping it into the holes (1):
The bezel attaches onto the front:
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Use the provided rail mounting kit to mount the CERES DBox enclosure to the rack. The instructions for using the rail mounting kit are provided in the shipping box.
Caution
The CERES DBox with the SSDs inserted and the rack mount rails fitted is a heavy load weighing approximately 90 lbs. Use team lift or a server lift to lift the CERES DBox to the mounting height. The server lift is the recommended lifting method.
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Determine the correct rack layout using the cluster installation plan created by VAST Data, and the guidelines given in the VAST Cluster Rack Mounting Stacking Conventions.
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The installation plan created by VAST Data contains detailed information about the rack mounting plan. Use the information given in the plan to rack and stack.
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Coordinate with your VAST SE to make sure of adequate power, space and cooling for the enclosures in the rack.
Note
If you are expanding an existing cluster, your SE will provide detailed information on updating your switches and adding nodes.
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Use the rack layout created by VAST Data during the site survey to rack and stack the CERES DBox.
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Read and follow the safety guidelines given in Safety and Handling Instructions for the CERES DBox before you commence racking and stacking.
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Install the bezel on the front of the CERES DBox.
Caution
Sometimes the DBox drives can come loose in shipping. Before the DBox is racked, physically push on every drive on both sides to make sure nothing is loose. This will prevent issues later with the system finding the drives or carriers being damaged during racking. CBox drives should also be checked to make sure the boot drives are not loose.
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