Road map for installing the 5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 expansion units

To install the 5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 expansion units you must perform the following tasks. These tasks are arranged in a series of chronological steps for installing your expansion unit. Where appropriate links are available to provide you with additional detail related to performing these tasks. At the completion of each task, return to this road map for guidance related to performing the next task.

1. Unpack the expansion unit.
2. Complete a parts inventory. For details, go to this link and complete steps 1 and 2 Installing the model 5786, or 7031-D24 into a rack.
3. Verify the rack.
   Note:

   • This step is optional. Skip to step 7 for deskside units.
   • If the rack is not installed, see Installing the rack.
4. Determine where to install the expansion unit in the rack. For details, see Determining the location.
5. Install the rail assembly into the rack. For details, see Attaching the mounting hardware to the rack.
6. Install the expansion unit onto the rails. For details, see Installing the 5786, or 7031-D24 on the rail assembly.
7. Cable the expansion unit to the server:
   Review your specific system configuration and use one of the following procedures to install your expansion units:

   • To connect to a system with the AIX® operating system, see Connect to a system with the AIX operating system .
   • To connect to a system in an AIX clustered environment, see Connecting and configuring the SCSI disk-drive enclosure in an AIX clustered environment.
   • To connect to a system with the Linux® operating system, see Connect and configure the disk drive enclosure in a system with the Linux operating system.
   • To connect to a system with the IBM® i operating system, see Connect and configure the enclosure in a system with the IBM i operating system.
   Note:

   • This unit uses SCSI cables to connect to the server.
   • For certain situations the server must be shut down (powered off) in order to add expansion units. For details, see Expansion units.
   • For additional information related to installing 5786, 5787, 7031-D24, and 7031-T24 expansion units, see 5786, 5787, 7031-D24, or 7031-T24 SCSI disk-drive enclosure.