HP 3-7U Installation Instructions Manual

Overview

HP 3-7U Quick Deploy
Rail System

Installation Instructions

for HP products

This rack hardware kit supports a variety of 3-7U HP products
in round-, square-, or threaded-hole racks. Use the legend to
identify installation steps appropriate to the type of rack.

IMPORTANT: If you are shipping the server installed

in a rack, see the additional instructions located in
"Preparing the product for rack relocation or
integrated shipping" before proceeding.

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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only

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technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

June 2006 (Third Edition)
Part Number 378950-003

Hardware kit contents

In addition to the supplied items, you may need:

• Screws that fit a threaded-hole rack

• The appropriate screwdriver for the screws

• Kit 371482-B21 for integrated shipping a

round-hole rack

Rack warnings

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal

injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:

• The leveling jacks are extended to
the floor.

• The full weight of the rack rests on the
leveling jacks.

• The stabilizing feet are attached to the
rack if it is a single-rack installation.

• The racks are coupled together in
multiple-rack installations.

• Only one component is extended at a
time. A rack may become unstable if
more than one component is extended
for any reason.

Anti-tip stabilizer

The anti-tip stabilizers provide stability and support when
equipment is installed, removed or accessed within the rack.
Stabilizer kits are available in both 600-mm and 800-mm
versions. HP also recommends using the side feet, provided
with these kits, to stabilize stand-alone racks from the other
side. If you are stabilizing racks that are secured together
with baying kits, the side feet are optional on either end
of the row.

HP recommends that stabilizer option kits be used when one
or more of the following situations occur:

• The standard 600-mm (23.62-in) or 800-mm (31.50-in)

front foot is required with deployments of
stand-alone racks.

• Side feet, which are included in the stabilizer kits, are

recommended to be installed as well.

Installing the product in a rack

CAUTION: Always plan the rack installation so that

the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install
the heaviest item first, and continue to populate the
rack from the bottom to the top.

IMPORTANT: If you are shipping the server installed

in a rack, see the additional instructions located in
"Preparing the product for rack relocation or
integrated shipping" before proceeding.

Rack rows with four or more bayed racks, without a single
rack-mountable components exceeding 99.79 kg (220 lb), do
not need a stabilizer kit installed.

Lift

WARNING: If you are going to use a lift, be

sure to use a lift that can handle the load of
the server.

IMPORTANT: If you are installing the server in a

shallow rack [i.e., less than 72.39 cm (28.5 in)], see
the additional instructions located in "Preparing the
rails for shallow rack installation" before proceeding.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal

injury or equipment damage, be sure that
the rack is adequately stabilized before
sliding the server into the rails.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal

injury or equipment damage, do one of
the following:

• Use two or more people to lift and
stabilize the product pieces
during assembly.

• Use a lift that can handle the load
of the product.

CAUTION: Be sure to keep the product parallel to

the floor when sliding the server into the rails.
Tilting the product up or down could result in
damage to the slides.

Installing the cable
management arm

IMPORTANT: If you need to hinge the cable

management arm on the rear right-hand side of the
rack, see the instructions located in "Converting the
cable management arm swing" and perform the steps
to convert the arm to a right-hand swing before
installing the arm on the rack. After conversion,
mirror the installation steps on the rear right-hand
side of the rack.

Converting the cable
management arm swing

The cable management arm is designed for ambidextrous
implementation. You can convert the arm for
right-hand swing.

NOTE: To access some components on the rear of the

product, you may need to remove the cable
management arm.

NOTE: When properly installed, the cable

management arm is attached to the server and the
rack rail.

The installation is complete.
If the rack installation is to be shipped with product(s)

installed, perform the steps in "Preparing the product for rack
relocation or integrated shipping."

IMPORTANT: When converting the cable arm,

always be sure to orient the arm with the cable trough
facing upward.

The cable management arm is ready for installation on
the rack.

Preparing the rails for
integrated shipping in a rack

IMPORTANT: You must provide screws to secure

the slide mounting bracket assemblies in a
threaded-hole rack.

IMPORTANT: You will need kit 371482-B21 to

prepare a round-hole rack for integrated shipping.

NOTE: Use the integrated shipping hardware

included with this kit to prepare a square-hole rack for
integrated shipping.

Preparing the product for
rack relocation or
integrated shipping

Return to step 1 in "Installing the product in a rack."

To service or remove the product from the rack, reverse the
procedures in this section:

1. Remove the rear slide locking screw and the front rail

locking screws. Retain the screws for future use.

2. Cut and discard the orange tie wraps.

Preparing the rails for shallow
rack installation

Return to step 2 in "Installing the product in a rack."