HP 5642 User guide

HP 5642 Rack

User Guide

November 2004 (First Edition)

Part Number 366309-001

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HP 5642 Rack User Guide November 2004 (First Edition) Part Number 366309-001

Audience Assumptions

This document is for the person who installs racks and rack products. This procedure is performed only by trained personnel. HP assumes you are qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing hazards in rack products.

Overview 5

HP 5642 Rack ......................................................................................................................................5

Ordering Rack Options ........................................................................................................................5

Installation Overview...........................................................................................................................6

Installation Service...............................................................................................................................7

Assembling the HP 5642 Rack 9

Maximum Load Capacity.....................................................................................................................9

Rack Caution........................................................................................................................................9

Kit Contents .......................................................................................................................................10

Required Tools................................................................................................................................... 14

Assembling the HP 5642 Rack ..........................................................................................................14

Configuration Factors 31

Maximum Load Capacity...................................................................................................................31

Rack Caution......................................................................................................................................31

Configuration Factors ........................................................................................................................32

Rack Configuration Software.............................................................................................................32

Custom Builder Online Modes of Operation .....................................................................................32

Component Placement .......................................................................................................................33

Additional Considerations..................................................................................................................33

Optimum Environment ......................................................................................................................35

Space Requirements................................................................................................................35

Power Requirements...............................................................................................................35

Temperature Requirements.....................................................................................................36

Airflow Requirements ............................................................................................................36

Multiple Racks................................................................................................................................... 37

Installing Components 39

General Guidelines.............................................................................................................................39

Preparing the Rack for Component Installation.................................................................................41

Checking the Hardware ..........................................................................................................41

Removing the Side Panels ......................................................................................................41

Removing the Rack Doors...................................................................................................... 43

Installing Components .......................................................................................................................44

Using the Rack Template........................................................................................................45

Installing the Cage Nuts..........................................................................................................46

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Specifications 49

HP 5642 Rack Specifications............................................................................................................. 49

Electrostatic Discharge 51

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ....................................................................................................51

Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge.................................................................... 52

Technical Support 53

HP Contact Information.....................................................................................................................53

Before You Contact HP .....................................................................................................................53

Acronyms and Abbreviations 55

Index 57

Overview

In This Section

HP 5642 Rack.................................................................................................................................5

Ordering Rack Options...................................................................................................................5

Installation Overview .....................................................................................................................6

Installation Service .........................................................................................................................7

HP 5642 Rack

The HP 5642 Racks offer the following features:

• Simple installation

• Split rear doors

• Split side panels

• Cable access area below rear door

Ordering Rack Options

In addition to the standard racks, HP also provides rack options to complement or complete your rack solution. The following list is only a sampling of the many rack option kits available. For information about ordering rack option kits visit the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/rackoptions HP authorized reseller or service provider.

Rack Option Description

Stabilizer Rack Option Kit Increases the stability of free-standing

Baying Rack Option Kit Joins multiple racks of the same series,

Monitor/Utility Rack Option Kit Holds a monitor or other rack

) or contact the nearest

racks, or for use with modified side feet

height, and depth

component

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Rack Option Description

Server Console Switch Programmable switch panel with

1U Keyboard Drawer Option Kit Holds and conceals a keyboard

connection hardware used to switch a keyboard, monitor, and mouse among multiple servers

100 Kilo Sliding Shelf Rack Option Kit

TFT5600 RKM Rack-mountable 1U keyboard and flat-

Blanking Panel Rack Option Kit Covers open areas of the rack to better

TFT7210R Flat Panel Monitor Rackmount

Installation Overview

HP recommends the following sequence of events for the most safe and efficient installation of your rack and components.

1. Install the Customer Builder software from the HP website (http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/eco-cb/custombuilder.asp the Custom Builder, plan the rack component location and installation sequence.

2. Select a location to set up your rack. This should be the permanent site for your rack.

Allows easy access to various rack components

panel monitor on a drawer with room in the rear to add a switchbox

control airflow

Rack-mountable 1U flat-panel monitor with room in the rear to add a switchbox

). Using

3. Assemble the rack. For your convenience, rack contents are packaged to follow the installation steps.

4. Stabilize the rack by adjusting the leveling feet.

5. Bay multiple racks together (recommended if more than one rack is being used side by side).

6. Install products, such as PDUs or console switches, in sidewall or 0U locations.

Overview 7

7. Install products, such as UPS units, starting from the bottom of the rack.

8. Install the appropriate support rails and tray for the first rack-mountable component.

9. Install the first individual component.

10. Attach a cable management arm if required.

11. Attach the appropriate cables and power cords to the component, being sure to adhere to all cautions and warnings.

12. Install the remaining components in the appropriate sequence.

13. Reinstall any doors and side panels.

14. Power up and configure the systems.

Installation Service

In the US, HP can make arrangements to have your rack system installed by qualified guaranteed service providers. This installation service covers the entire hardware installation sequence, from unpacking the components to routing cabling and running a test of the system. For more information, visit the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/racks

Assembling the HP 5642 Rack

In This Section

Maximum Load Capacity ...............................................................................................................9

Rack Caution ..................................................................................................................................9

Kit Contents..................................................................................................................................10

Required Tools .............................................................................................................................14

Assembling the HP 5642 Rack.....................................................................................................14

Maximum Load Capacity

Rack Caution

CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum load capacity, 680.38

kg (1,500 lb), for this rack.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to

the equipment, be sure that:

• This procedure is performed after you have read these instructions completely.

• You select a location to set up your rack. This location should be as close as possible to the permanent site for your rack.

• The leveling feet are extended to the floor to stabilize the rack.

• Two or more people are available to lift and stabilize the product pieces during assembly.

• After you install the side panels, they are secured to the rack frame before releasing them.

• The maximum load capacity for this rack is 680.38 kg (1,500 lb).

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Kit Contents

If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your HP authorized reseller. The following hardware pieces are included in this kit:

Identification Quantity Piece Description Picture

1 piece Rack base (with leveling feet

already attached)

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1 piece Lower left front vertical frame

piece

1 piece Lower right front vertical frame

piece

1 piece Lower left rear vertical frame

piece (with Retma rail attached)

1 piece Lower right rear vertical frame

piece (with Retma rail attached)

1 piece Upper left front vertical frame

piece

1 piece Upper right front vertical frame

piece

1 piece Upper left rear vertical frame

piece (with Retma rail attached)

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1 piece Upper left rear vertical frame

piece (with Retma rail attached)

1 piece Rack top

1 piece Right depth rail

1 piece Left depth rail

2 pieces Rear door support

2 pieces Rear door

4 pieces Side panel

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—

1 bag Bolts

1 bag Screws

1 tool Phillips screwdriver with socket

tool

1 tool Allen wrench

—

1 set Key

—

1 set Documentation Kit

Extra hardware might be included for your convenience.

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Required Tools

The following tools are required for some procedures:

• Included with this kit

− Allen wrench

− Phillips screwdriver with socket tool

− Keys

• Not included with this kit

− Step ladder

− Flat-head screwdriver (quarter-wide)

For comfort and efficiency while setting up your rack, use power tools where applicable.

Assembling the HP 5642 Rack

CAUTION: Be sure that the HP 5642 Rack parts are

assembled in the correct locations according to the following illustrations.

CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum load capacity, 680.38

kg (1,500 lb), for this rack. NOTE: For your convenience, the rack components are packaged to

follow the installation steps.

1. Place the rack base A in the location you have selected for the HP 5642

Rack.

2. Adjust the leveling feet if necessary.

CAUTION: Two people might be needed to lift and stabilize

certain components during this assembly.

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3. Attach B1 to A using one I hardware bolt. Fully tighten the I hardware bolt

before proceeding to the next step.

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4. Attach B2 to A using one I hardware bolt. Fully tighten the I hardware bolt

before proceeding to the next step.

CAUTION: Two people might be needed to lift and stabilize

certain components during this assembly.

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5. Attach B3 to A using one I hardware bolt. Fully tighten the I hardware bolt

before proceeding to the next step.

CAUTION: Two people might be needed to lift and stabilize

certain components during this assembly.

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6. Attach B4 to A using one I hardware bolt. Fully tighten the I hardware bolt

before proceeding to the next step.

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