Dell PowerVault MD3820i User Manual

Dell PowerVault MD3400/3420/3800i/3820i/
3800f/3820f Storage Arrays

Getting Started Guide

Regulatory Model: E03J and E04J Series
Regulatory Type: E03J001 and E04J001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Installation and Configuration

WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came
with the system.

Unpacking A Rack System

Figure 1. Installing the System in a Rack

Unpack your system and identify each item.
Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack

installation instructions provided with your system.

Connecting The Power Cable(s)

Figure 2. Connecting the Power Cable(s)

Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system.

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