Gateway 7400 Quick Start Manual

7400 Server Rackmount

Installation Guide

Contents

Preface............................................................. iii

Conventionsusedinthismanual .......................................iii

Informationaboutyoursystem .........................................iv

Accessingtheserversystemmanual .................................iv

Gettingadditionalinformation .......................................iv

1 Installation ......................................................1

Converting to rackmount . .............................................2

Removing existingpanels ..........................................2

Installing the server side mounting brackets and front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installingthesystemdrawersiderails ...................................7

Installingthecabinetmountingbracketsandmountingrails ..................9

InstallingGatewaymountingbrackets ................................9

Installing the cabinet mounting rails onto Gateway brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installinggenericmountingbrackets ................................12

Installingthecabinetmountingrailsontogenericbrackets ...............13

Mountingthesystemdrawerinthe cabinet ..............................15

Installingthecableretractor ..........................................18

InstallingacableretractorinaGatewaycabinet ....................... 18

Installingacableretractorinanon-Gatewaycabinet ...................19

Attachingthecablestotheretractor ................................ 20

Completingthe connections ..........................................21

Connectingasinglesystemdrawer .................................21

Connectingmultiplesystemdrawers ................................ 22

Connectingthe power ............................................24

Turningonthesystemdrawer ........................................25

Turningoffthesystemdrawer ........................................26

Securingthesystemdrawerinthecabinet .............................. 26

Notices

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The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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Preface

Conventions used in this manual

Throughout this manual, you will see the following conventions:

Convention Description

ENTER Keyboard key names are printed in small capitals.

TRL+ALT+DEL Aplussignmeanstopressthekeysatthesametime.

Setup Commands to be entered, options to select, and messages that

appear on your monitor are printed in bold.

User’s Guide Names of publications are printed in italic.

Important A note labeled important informs you of special

circumstances.

Caution A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment or

loss of data.

Warning A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.

Conventions used in this manual iii

Information about your system

Accessingthe server system manual

A comprehensive 7400 Server System Manual is located on the Server Companion CD, which accompanied this system. To access this document (in PDF format), place the Server Companion CD into the CD drive on a system running a Window-based operating system, then follow the instructions on the documentation, visit the technical support area of www.gatewayatwork.com.

Getting additional information

Visit the technical support area of www.gatewayatwork.com to find information about your system or other Gateway products. Some types of information you can access are:

■ Hardware driver and program updates

■ Technical tips

■ Service agreement information

■ Technical documents and component information

Welcome screen. To get the latest updates to your system

■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

■ Documentation for peripherals or optional components

■ Online technical support

Installation

This guide provides information on converting your Gateway server to a rackmount configuration and installing your Gateway server in a cabinet. The Gateway rackmount conversion accessory kit includes:

■ Gateway front panel assembly (installed on pre-configured systems)

■ 2 front panel side brackets

■ 2 pairs of Gateway mounting brackets (labeled FRONT and REAR)

■ 2 pairs of generic mounting brackets (short and long)

■ 2 28-inch (71.12 cm) cabinet slide rail assemblies

■ 1 cable retractor assembly

■ Assorted size screws

■ Miscellaneous size hardware

Converting to rackmount

To convert the server to a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack-mountable drawer, you need to remove the unneeded hardware, then install the mounting hardware and faceplate. If your system came configured for rack installation, go to “Installing the system drawer side rails” on page 7.

Removingexisting panels

To remove the bezel and the top panel:

1 Turn off system power, then disconnect all the peripherals.

2 Make sure the server is on a stable surface, such as a table or counter.

Warning In order to avoid injury or dropping the server, Gateway

recommends that two people lift the system drawer.

2 Installation

Unlock the bezel, if necessary, then depress the two tabs, one on each

side of the bezel.

4 Pull the bezel away from the server.

Tab

5 Remove the screw located at the top of the server. 6 Slide the top panel forward, then pull it off.

Top panel

Screw

Converting to rackmount 3

To remove the outriggers and the feet:

1 Turn the server upside down.

2 If outriggers are installed, use your fingers or a flat-bladed screwdriver to

lift up on both of the retaining latches, then slide the outrigger towards the center of the bottom panel.

3 Remove the outrigger by pulling it up and away from the server.

Outriggers

Retaining latches

4 Remove the second outrigger by repeating Steps 2 and 3.

5 Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the feet.

4 Installation

Foot

Installing the server side mounting brackets and frontpanel

To install the side mounting brackets:

1 Turn the server on its left side. 2 Align one of the server side mounting brackets with the screw holes on

the side (and towards the front) of the server, then attach the bracket using six screws from the accessory kit.

Side mounting

bracket

Sidemounting bracket

3 Attach the second server side mounting bracket to the opposite side of

the server.

Converting to rackmount 5

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