Black Box EC24U3032, EC42U3042, EC45U2436, EC24U2442, EC45U2442 User Manual
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EC38U3032 EC45U3032 EC45U3048
EC42U2442 EC45U3036
Elite™ Cabinet/Rack User’s Manual
Fully assembled, ready-to-use custom cabinets.
You chose your options, then we built the cabinet you need.
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EC24U3032
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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and Elite is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.
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Table of Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Symbols Used in this Manual .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Considerations ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Receiving, Unpacking, and Removing the Elite Cabinet/Rack from the Pallet ................................................................................................. 5
Service .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Features .....................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.3 What’s Included .........................................................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Part Number Description/Cabinet Components ..........................................................................................................................11
2.5 Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................17
2.6 Elite Cabinet with Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................................................19
3. Changing the Cabinet’s Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Casters and Leveling Legs ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Door Handle Operation ...............................................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Removing or Changing the Doors ...............................................................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Removing or Installing a Door ............................................................................................................................................21
3.3.2 Reversing a Door .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.4 Removing or Installing a Side Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 23
3.5 Top Panel and Mounting Options ............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.6 Adjusting the Rails...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.7 Bottom Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
3.8 Power Strip Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
3.9 Baying Kit ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
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Preface/Safety Symbols Used in this Manual/Safety Considerations
Preface
This manual is provided to prevent service personnel from committing an act that results in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons. Only trained service personnel should receive, unpack, and assemble the Elite Cabinet/Rack. In addition, only trained
service personnel should install equipment in the rack.
Safety Symbols Used in This Manual
This manual provides general safety guidelines to be observed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the Elite
Cabinet/Rack.
WARNING: Failure to follow directions in the warning could result in injury to persons or loss of life.
CAUTION: Failure to follow directions in the caution could result in damage to equipment or storage data.
Safety Considerations
WARNING: Improper handling and use of the Elite Cabinet/Rack could result in equipment damage, serious injury,
or possible death.
Only trained service personnel should be used to remove the Elite Cabinet/Rack from the carton. Also be sure you have a sufficient number of service personnel. Do not attempt to move the Elite Cabinet/Rack by yourself.
Only UL® Listed ITE (Information Technology Equipment) units should be installed in the Elite Cabinet/Rack .
Be sure to read and follow all individual manufacturer equipment manuals for safety and installation instructions.
Proper spacing is required when installing electrical equipment to avoid electrical shock. Maintain minimum spacing between the
accessories and components and the Ultra Wallmount Rack for safe operation of the equipment when installed in accordance
with the National Electric Code ANSI/ NFPA 70-1999.
The ambient temperature operating range for the Elite Cabinet/Rack and accessories is +50 to +95° F (+10 to +35° C).
The non-operating temperature is -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C).
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Installation
Installation
Receiving, Unpacking, and Removing the Elite Cabinet/Rack from the Pallet
Inspect for damage and report damage if there is damage before receiving. Unpack the rack by carefully removing the corrugated
carton and corners. Avoid damaging the enclosure when removing packaging.
WARNING: Only trained service personnel should be used to remove the rack from the carton. Also be sure you have a
sufficient number of service personnel. Do not attempt to move Elite Cabinet/Racks by yourself.
WARNING: Be careful when moving racks before installation. Sudden stops and starts, excessive force, obstructed routes, and
uneven floor surfaces may cause the rack to topple over.
WARNING: Only install equipment after the Elite Cabinet/Rack has been properly secured. Do not move the Elite Cabinet/Rack
assembly while loaded.
Once in place at the desired/intended location, deploy the leveling feet for maximum stability.
Rated or maximum load capacity for the Elite Cabinet/Rack is 2000 pounds on the floor on leveling glides.
To maintain a uniform distribution of the mechanical load in the Elite Cabinet/Rack, load the heaviest equipment first
at the bottom of the Elite Cabinet/Rack and load the lighter units at the top.
Service
The Elite Cabinet/Rack should only be repaired by personnel trained by Black Box, or returned to Black Box for repair. Contact
Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or go to blackbox.com and click on “Talk to Black Box.”
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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Table 1-1 lists specifications for the cabinet shown in Figures 1-1 through 1-4.
Table 1-1. Cabinet specifications.
Rear Bottom
Frame Part Height Overall Height* Width Depth RU Rail (Min.–Max.) Side Panel Side Panel Cable Access Top Corner
Number Prefix Depth Height Depth Hole Knockouts
EC24U3032 48" 49.974" 30" 32" 24 6"–30" 43.657" 19.116" 14.5" x 4" included
EC24U2442 48" 49.974" 24" 42" 24 6"–34.5" 43.657" 29.116" 16.5" x 5.25" not included
EC38U3032 72" 73.974" 30" 32" 38 6"–30" 67.657" 19.116" 14.5" x 4" included
EC42U2442 79" 80.974" 24" 42" 42 6"–34.5" 73.657" 29.116" 18.5" x 5.25" not included
EC42U3042 79" 80.974" 30" 42" 42 6"–34.5" 73.657" 29.116" 22.5" x 5.25" included
EC45U2436 84" 85.974" 24" 36" 45 6"–34" 79.657" 23.116" 8.5" x 4" not included
EC45U3032 84" 85.974" 30" 32" 45 6"–30" 79.657" 19.116" 14.5" x 4" included
EC45U3036 84" 85.974" 30" 36" 45 6"–34" 79.657" 23.116" 14.5 x 4" included
EC45U2442 84" 85.974" 24" 42" 45 6"–34.5" 79.657" 29.116" 18.5" x 5.25" not included
EC45U3042 84" 85.974" 30" 42" 45 6"–29" 79.657" 29.116" 22.5" x 5.25" included
EC45U3048 84" 85.974" 30" 48" 45 6"-29" 79.657" 29.116" 22.5" x 5.25" included
*Height with casters.
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Width
17.749" rail opening
18.311" C-to-C
Chapter 2: Specifications
Overall
Height
Height
Figure 1-1. Front view (doors removed for clarity).
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Chapter 1: Specifications
Overall depth
Side panel
height
Side panel depth
2.000"
Detail:
6 knockouts per side
cable access hole
Laser knockout
8.000"
Figure 1-2. Cabinet shown with side panel.
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Chapter 1: Specifications
0.375" through
holes along sides for
optional ladder rack
brackets
4 laser top corner
knockouts
4.25" x 2.625"
(30" wide
cabinet only)
3U laser knockouts
21.00 0 RU
Figure 1-3. Top view.
10-32 tapped holes
for optional cable
trough
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Recessed plate casters
Figure 1-4. Bottom view, 30" cabinet.
Cable access openings
Rear bot tom cable access hole
sizes based on part number
(see Table 1-1 for size)
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