Compaq AlphaServer ES45 Installation Manual

AlphaServer ES45

Rackmount Installation Guide

Order Number: EK-ES450-RG. A01

This manual is for service providers and self-maintenance
customers responsible for ES45 systems.

Compaq Computer Corporation

First Printing, June 2001

© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.
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Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The
information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change
without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty
statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty.

FCC Notice

This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Any modifications to this device—unless expressly approved by the manufacturer—can void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCCrules.

Modifications

The FCCrequires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Cables

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods
in order to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Taiwanese Notice

Japanese Notice

Canadian Notice

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Avis Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel
brouilleur du Canada.

European Union Notice

Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are
the equivalent international standards):

EN55022 (CISPR 22) - Electromagnetic Interference
EN50082-1 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) - Electromagnetic Immunity
EN60950 (IEC950) - Product Safety

Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Achtung!

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses
Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention!

Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des
interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques
appropriées.

Contents

Preface.............................................................................................................vii

Chapter 1 Installing a System Into a Cabinet

1.1 Shipment Contents ............................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the System........................................ 1-4

1.3 Marking the Cabinet Installation Area ................................................ 1-6

1.4 Preparing the Cabinet........................................................................... 1-8

1.5 Attaching Slides.................................................................................. 1-10

1.6 Stabilizing the Cabinet .......................................................................1-12

1.7 Installing the System.......................................................................... 1-14

1.8 Installing the Cable Management Arm .............................................. 1-17

1.9 Dressing the Cables ............................................................................ 1-19

1.10 Attaching the Front Bezel................................................................... 1-21

Figures

1–1 Unpacking the System.............................................................................. 1-2

1–2 Attaching Mounting Brackets and Slides................................................. 1-4

1–3 Hole Pattern.............................................................................................. 1-6

1–4 Attaching Slide Brackets.......................................................................... 1-8

1–5 Attaching Slides...................................................................................... 1-10

1–6 Activating the Stabilizer Foot................................................................ .1-12

1–7 Moving the Inner Race........................................................................... .1-14

1–8 Installing the System............................................................................. .1-16

1–9 Installing the Cable Management Arm ................................................ ..1-17

1–10 Dressing the Cables ................................................................................1-19

1–11 Attaching the Front Bezel...................................................................... .1-21

Tables

1–1 Accessories List......................................................................................... 1-3

1 ES45 AlphaServer Documentation.............................................................vii

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Preface

Intended Audience

This manual is for service providers and managers for Compaq AlphaServer
ES45 systems.

Document Structure

This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into
small sections, usually consisting of two facing pages. Most topics begin with an
abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration or
example. The facing page contains descriptions, procedures, and syntax
definitions.

This manual has one chapter.

• Chapter 1, Installing a System Into a Cabinet, contains procedures for

installing an AlphaServer ES45 rackmount system into a cabinet.

Documentation Titles

Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer ES45 Documentation

Title Order Number

User Documentation Kit QA–6NUAB–G8

Owner’s Guide EK–ES450–UG
Documentation CD (6 languages) AG–RPJ7A–BE

Maintenance Kit QA–6NUAA–G8

Service Guide EK–ES450–SV
Service Guide HTML CD (includes IPB) AG–RPJ5A–BE

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Information on the Internet

Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com for service tools and more
information about the AlphaServer ES45 system.

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Chapter 1

Installing a System Into a Cabinet

This chapter gives procedures for installing an AlphaServer ES45 rackmount
system into a cabinet.

WARNING: The system is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it

!

manually. Use a material lift or other mechanical device to lift
the system. At least two people are required to perform the
installation.

You need the following tools for the installation:

#2 Phillips screwdriver
5/16-inch hex socket
Extension bar for socket
5/64-inch Allen head wrench

2.5 mm Allen head wrench
Material lift or lift table

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