Installing the Model 024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure

Learn how to install an IBM® Elastic Storage Server Storage Expansion (024) (5147-024 storage enclosure), IBM EXP12SX SAS Storage Enclosure (ESLL storage enclosure), or IBM EXP24SX SAS Storage Enclosure (ESLS storage enclosure) into a rack and learn how to cable it to a system or to an adapter in a system or an expansion unit.

Installing a storage enclosure into a rack is a customer task. You can complete this task yourself, or contact a service provider to complete the task for you. You might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service.

Complete the following tasks to install the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure:

  1. Preparing to install the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure
    Learn about the prerequisites for installing the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure and determine whether you can install the enclosure concurrently.
  2. Completing inventory for the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure
    To complete inventory, complete the steps in this procedure.
  3. Determining and marking the location in the rack
    Learn how to determine where to install the disk drive enclosure into the rack.
  4. Installing support rails into the rack
    Before you install a storage enclosure, you must first install support rails. The information is intended to promote safety and reliable operation, and includes illustrations of the related hardware components and shows how these components relate to each other.
  5. Installing the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure into a rack
    To install the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure into a rack, complete the steps in this procedure. In addition to related safety information, illustrations of the related hardware components are provided.
  6. Optional: Install disk drives or SSDs in the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure
    To install disk drives or SSDs, complete the steps in this procedure.
  7. Connecting the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure to your system
    Learn how to connect the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure to your system.
  8. Connecting cables, power cords, and installing covers
    Use this procedure to reconnect cables, power cords, and install the side covers.
  9. Completing the 5147-024, ESLL, or ESLS storage enclosure installation
    Learn how to complete the installation process.


Last updated: Fri, December 15, 2017