LaCie 12big rack serial Mounting the System/Installing Modules/Installing the PSU Modules
Quick Install Guide page 5
Figure 4: Mounting the System into a Rack
Mount the enclosure into the rack as follows 5. (see Figure 4):
a. Lift the enclosure and align it with the rack rails.
b. Carefully insert the chassis slides into the rack rails
and push fully home.
c. Tighten the rear rack bracket mounting screws.
d. Withdraw enclosure until it reaches the hard stops
(approx. 400mm) and tighten the front rack bracket
mounting screws.
e. Return the enclosure to the fully home position and
attach it to the rack using the captive fasteners on the
front flanges.
Installing Modules5.
Fit the modules into the bays defined in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Module Locations
Installing the PSU Modules6.
WARNING: Do not mix PSUs of different types or makes.
CAUTION: Handle the module carefully and avoid damaging
the connector pins. Do not install if any pins appear to be bent.
IMPORTANT: To prevent overheating, do not operate the
enclosure for more than 30 minutes with one PSU removed.
Check for damage, especially to the rear connector 1.
of the PSU.
Slide the PSU into the enclosure 2. (see Figure 6).
Continue to push the PSU until it fully seats. A click 3.
should be heard as the handle latch engages.
Connect the power cables to the power source and to 4.
the PSU.
Engage the retaining spring.5.
Note: The alarm will sound until the PSU is operating correctly.
Figure 6: Installing the AC Power Supply Module