Hp BLADESYSTEM C3000 ENCLOSURES Setup and Installation Guide

HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide

Part Number 446987-002 August 2008 (Second Edition)

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Intended audience

This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

Planning the installation................................................................................................................. 6

Pallet contents........................................................................................................................................... 6

Rack requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Rack-free environment requirements ............................................................................................................. 8

Warning, caution, and important messages.................................................................................................. 8

Space and airflow requirements................................................................................................................ 11

Temperature requirements ........................................................................................................................ 11

Power requirements ................................................................................................................................. 12

Grounding requirements........................................................................................................................... 12

Identifying Components and LEDs.................................................................................................13

Enclosure front components ...................................................................................................................... 13

Device bay numbering ................................................................................................................... 13

HP BladeSystem Insight Display components ..................................................................................... 15

HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator components.........................................................................15

Enclosure rear components ....................................................................................................................... 16

Fan bay numbering ....................................................................................................................... 17

Fan LEDs ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Power supply bay numbering.......................................................................................................... 18

Power supply LED.......................................................................................................................... 18

Interconnect bay numbering............................................................................................................ 19

Installing components .................................................................................................................. 20

Installation overview ................................................................................................................................ 20

Disassembling the enclosure .....................................................................................................................20

Rack-free installation................................................................................................................................ 23

Rack installation...................................................................................................................................... 23

Measuring with the rack template .................................................................................................... 24

Installing the rack rails.................................................................................................................... 24

Installing the enclosure in a rack...................................................................................................... 25

Installing the front cage into the enclosure......................................................................................... 26

Component installation ............................................................................................................................ 27

Installing a power supply................................................................................................................ 27

Installing a full-height blade ............................................................................................................ 28

Installing a half-height blade ........................................................................................................... 34

Installing fans................................................................................................................................ 38

Installing a KVM module................................................................................................................. 39

Installing interconnect modules ........................................................................................................ 42

Installing the enclosure/Onboard Administrator link module................................................................ 50

Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices........................................................ 50

Cabling and powering up the enclosure........................................................................................ 53

Cabling the enclosure .............................................................................................................................. 53

Cabling the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator .........................................................................53

Enclosure link cabling ....................................................................................................................54

Cabling a PC to the enclosure service port........................................................................................ 55

Cabling the network to the enclosure ............................................................................................... 55

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Installing a PDU ......................................................................................................................................56

Powering up the enclosure........................................................................................................................ 56

Using the HP BladeSystem Insight Display...................................................................................... 57

Insight Display overview........................................................................................................................... 57

Running the Insight Display installation steps............................................................................................... 57

Accessing the HP BladeSystem Insight Display............................................................................................. 62

Navigating the Insight Display .................................................................................................................. 63

Health Summary screen.................................................................................................................. 64

Enclosure Settings screen................................................................................................................ 65

Enclosure Info screen ..................................................................................................................... 65

Blade or Port Info screen ................................................................................................................ 66

Turn Enclosure UID On/Off screen................................................................................................... 67

View User Note screen................................................................................................................... 69

Chat Mode screen......................................................................................................................... 69

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 70

Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................70

Important safety information...................................................................................................................... 70

Symbols on equipment ................................................................................................................... 70

Warnings and cautions.................................................................................................................. 71

Insight Display errors ............................................................................................................................... 72

Power errors ................................................................................................................................. 72

Cooling errors............................................................................................................................... 73

Location errors .............................................................................................................................. 73

Configuration errors....................................................................................................................... 73

Device failure errors....................................................................................................................... 73

Technical support........................................................................................................................ 75

Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 75

HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 75

Customer Self Repair ...............................................................................................................................75

Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 83

Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 83

Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 83

FCC rating label............................................................................................................................ 83

Class A equipment......................................................................................................................... 83

Class B equipment......................................................................................................................... 83

Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only....................................... 84

Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 84

Cables................................................................................................................................................... 84

Canadian notice (Avis Canadien).............................................................................................................. 85

European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................85

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 85

Japanese notice ...................................................................................................................................... 86

BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 86

Korean notice ......................................................................................................................................... 86

Chinese notice ........................................................................................................................................ 87

Laser compliance .................................................................................................................................... 87

Battery replacement notice........................................................................................................................ 87

Taiwan battery recycling notice................................................................................................................. 88

Power cord statement for Japan................................................................................................................. 88

Electrostatic discharge................................................................................................................. 89

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Preventing electrostatic discharge..............................................................................................................89

Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge.................................................................................. 89

Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 90

Index......................................................................................................................................... 92

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Planning the installation

Pallet contents

Item Name Description

1 HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure front

cage (front view)

2 HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure chassis

(rear view)

3 Device bay blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused

4 Power supply blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused

5 Power supply (quantity as ordered) The power supply for the enclosure 6 Half-height device (quantity as ordered) A half-height server or storage blade 7 Full-height device (quantity as ordered) A full-height server or storage blade

The HP BladeSystem enclosure front cage as viewed from the front

The HP BladeSystem enclosure chassis as viewed from the rear

device bay

power supply bay

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Item Name Description

8 Local I/O cable A cable with serial, USB, and video

connectors that attaches to the I/O connector on the front of a blade

9 Fan blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused fan

bay

10 HP Active Cool fan (quantity as ordered) A fan that cools the components installed in

the enclosure

11 Enclosure/Onboard Administrator link

module

12 KVM module blank A mandatory cover installed in the KVM

13 Insight Display A display that provides information about the

14 Interconnect module (quantity and type as

ordered)

15 Onboard Administrator tray A removable tray that houses the Onboard

16 Onboard Administrator module The module that manages the components

17 DVD drive An optional DVD drive for the enclosure 18* Onboard Administrator blank A mandatory cover installed in any unused

19* Interconnect blank A mandatory insert installed in any unused

20* Documentation CD A CD containing detailed documentation

21* SmartStart CD A CD containing SmartStart software, a

22* Printed installation instructions for blades,

options, and interconnects

23* Installation checklist A checklist that guides you through installation

* Not shown

The module that provides enclosure-link connectivity and Onboard Administrator/iLO/interconnect management access

module bay

health and operation of the enclosure Components, such as pass-thrus or switches,

that enable communication between the blade and the enclosure

Administrator module and Insight Display

installed in the enclosure. Built into the Onboard Administrator tray for a single Onboard Administrator.

Onboard Administrator bay

interconnect bay

about using the enclosure

collection of software that optimizes singleserver setup

The printed installation instructions

of the enclosure and its components

Rack requirements

The enclosure is compatible with the following racks:

• All HP 10000 and 10000G2 Series racks.

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NOTE: The system is optimized for 10000G2 Series racks.

• Telco racks

• Third-party rack cabinets that meet the following requirements:

o Width—48.3 cm (19 in) o Depth—88.9 cm (35 in) maximum clearance between front and rear RETMA rails; 62.7 cm

(24.7 in) minimum clearance for round-hole racks and 63.5 cm (25 in) minimum clearance for square-hole racks

o Clearance—7.6 cm (3 in) minimum clearance between rear RETMA rails and rear rack door to

accommodate system cabling

o Clearance—4.5 cm (1.75 in) minimum clearance between rack face and inside of front rack

door

o Open area—Minimum of 65 percent open area to provide adequate airflow through any rack

front or rear doors

NOTE: You can install up to seven 6U enclosures in a 42U rack. If you are installing more

than one enclosure, install the first enclosure in the bottom of the rack, and then install additional enclosures by moving up the rack to the next available opening. Plan rack installations carefully because it is difficult to change the location of components after they are installed.

Rack-free environment requirements

The HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure (referred to as the enclosure) can be used in a rack-free environment. The following conditions must be met when performing a rack-free installation:

• A fully-populated enclosure can weigh up to 131.5 kg (290 lb). The object supporting the enclosure

must be able to withstand this weight.

• The enclosure should be supported by a sturdy, flat surface.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment in a rack-free

environment:

• Never stack an enclosure on top of another enclosure.

• Never place equipment on top of an enclosure.

• Never place an enclosure on a surface that cannot support up to 131.5 kg (290 lb).

Warning, caution, and important messages

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to equipment, heed all warnings

and cautions throughout the installation instructions.

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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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a

rack:

• At least two people are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet. An empty 42U

rack can weigh as much as 115 kg (253 lb), can stand more than 2.1 m (7 ft) tall, and may become unstable when being moved on its casters.

• Never stand in front of the rack when it is rolling down the ramp from the pallet. Always

handle the rack from both sides.

WARNING: The enclosure is very heavy. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to

the equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual

material handling.

• Remove all installed enclosure components from their enclosures before installing or moving

the enclosures.

• Use caution and get help to lift and stabilize enclosures during installation or removal,

especially when the enclosure is not fastened to the rack.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, you must

adequately support enclosures during installation and removal.

WARNING: Always use at least two people to lift an enclosure into the rack. If the enclosure is

being loaded into the rack above chest level, a third person must assist with aligning the enclosure with the rails while the other two people support the weight of the enclosure.

WARNING: Before installing an enclosure in the rack, be sure that all hot-plug power supplies,

server blades, and interconnects are removed from the enclosure. Blanks can be left in the enclosure.

WARNING: Be sure to install enclosures starting from the bottom of the rack and work your

way up the rack.

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These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power cords

to completely disconnect power from the system.

• Each enclosure has two or more power supply cords. A single rack or cabinet

may contain more than one enclosure. Power may be supplied in a redundant fashion. Removing any single source of power does not necessarily remove power from any portion of the system. When performing any service other than hot-plug module replacement, you must completely disconnect all power to that portion of the system.

• When performing service procedures on enclosures, shut off the circuit breakers to

both A and B AC power feeds and then disconnect all power cords from the

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the

outlets before servicing.

internal system components to cool before touching them.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment, enter enclosures

or perform service on system components only as instructed in the user documentation.

WARNING: A risk of electric shock from high leakage current exists. Before connecting the AC

supply to the power enclosures, be sure that the electrical outlets are properly grounded (earthed).

When installed in a rack, the enclosure must be used with an internal rack mount power distribution unit (PDU) or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that uses an industrial style wall plug (for example, locking type NEMA or IEC 309 pin and sleeve configuration) which insures a reliable protective earth ground connection.

When installed in a rack-free environment, the area must be designated as a restricted access area, and the enclosure must be used with a dedicated uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that uses an industrial style wall plug (for example, locking type NEMA or IEC 309 pin and sleeve configuration) which insures a reliable protective earth ground connection.

Installation and maintenance must be performed by trained service personnel.

CAUTION: Always be sure that equipment is properly grounded and that you follow proper

grounding procedures before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can result in ESD damage to electronic components. For more information, refer to, "Electrostatic discharge (on page 89)."

CAUTION: When performing non-hot-plug operations, you must power down the server blade

and/or the system. Use caution when performing other operations, such as hot-plug installations or troubleshooting.

CAUTION: Protect the equipment from AC power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with

a regulating facility UPS device. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

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IMPORTANT: Data on the dimensions and weights of HP BladeSystem c-Class components can

be found in the HP BladeSystem c-Class Maintenance and Service Guide. The same data can be determined by using the online HP BladeSystem c-Class Sizing Utility.

Space and airflow requirements

To enable servicing and ensure adequate airflow, observe the following spatial requirements when deciding where to install an HP branded, Compaq branded, telco, or third-party rack:

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) in back of the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the rear of another

rack or row of racks.

HP BladeSystem servers draw cool air in through the front and expel warm air through the rear of the enclosure. Therefore, the front of the rack enclosure must be adequately ventilated to enable ambient room air to enter the enclosure, and the rear of the enclosure must be adequately ventilated to enable the warm air to escape from the enclosure.

IMPORTANT: Do not block the ventilation openings.

If the front of the rack is not completely filled with components, the remaining gaps between the components can cause changes in the airflow, which can adversely affect cooling within the rack. Cover these gaps with blanking panels.

CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This

arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

HP 10000 Series and 10000 G2 Series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 65 percent open area for ventilation.

CAUTION: Always use blanks to fill empty spaces in enclosures. This arrangement ensures

proper airflow. Using an enclosure without the proper blanks results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

Temperature requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the rack in a well ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

The operating temperature inside the rack is always higher than the room temperature and is dependent on the configuration of equipment in the rack. Check the TMRA for each piece of equipment before installation.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:

• Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the enclosure or to increase the

internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.

• Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.

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Power requirements

Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the installation of IT equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not

overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.

CAUTION: Protect the enclosure from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a

regulating UPS. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the enclosure in operation during a power failure.

Grounding requirements

This equipment must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as any local and regional building codes.

In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code.

In all other countries, you must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7. Furthermore, you must be sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices.

Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with this equipment, HP recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet strips to supply power to this equipment is not recommended.

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Identifying Components and LEDs

Enclosure front components

Item Description

1 Device bays ("Device bay numbering" on page 13) 2 CD/DVD-ROM drive blank or CD/DVD-ROM drive (optional) 3 Onboard Administrator tray (reserved for future use) 4 Insight Display 5 Onboard Administrator tray containing Onboard

Administrator 1.

Device bay numbering

Each enclosure requires interconnects to provide network access for data transfer. Interconnects reside in bays located on the rear of the enclosure. Be sure to review device bay numbering to determine which external network connections on the interconnects are active.

IMPORTANT: When looking at the rear of the enclosure, device bay numbering is reversed.

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Full-height device bay numbering

Half-height device bay numbering

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HP BladeSystem Insight Display components

Item Description Function

1 Insight Display screen Displays Main Menu error messages and instructions 2 Left arrow button Moves the menu or navigation bar selection left one position 3 Right arrow button Moves the menu or navigation bar selection right one position 4 OK button Accepts the highlighted selection and navigates to the selected

menu 5 Down arrow button Moves the menu selection down one position 6 Up arrow button Moves the menu selection up one position

HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator components

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Item Description Status

1 Reset button — 2 USB port — 3 Health LED Green = Normal

Red = OA firmware issue. See the HP Onboard Administrator User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/docum

entation).

4 Active LED Green = Primary OA module

Off = Standby OA module

5 UID LED Blue = Activated

Off = Deactivated

6 Serial port —

Enclosure rear components

Item Description

1 KVM module bay 2 Interconnect bay 1 3 Fan bays ("Fan bay numbering" on page 17) 4 Interconnect bay 2 5 Enclosure link-down port 6 Enclosure link-up port 7 Onboard Administrator 1/iLO port 8 Onboard Administrator 2/iLO port (reserved for future

use)

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Item Description

9 Power supply bays ("Power supply bay numbering" on

page 18) 10 Interconnect bay 4 11 Interconnect bay 3

Fan bay numbering

Fan LEDs

LED color Fan status

Solid green The fan is working. Solid amber The fan has failed.

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LED color Fan status

Flashing amber See the Insight Display screen.

Power supply bay numbering

Power supply LED

Power LED (green)

Failure LED (amber)

Status

Off Off No AC power to power supply units On Off AC present. Standby output on. Power supply DC output on and OK Off On Power supply failure (includes overvoltage and overtemperature)

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Interconnect bay numbering

To support network connections for specific signals, install the interconnect module in the appropriate bay.

Server blade signal Interconnect bay

number

NICs 1, 2, 3, and 4

Interconnect bay label

Notes

—

(embedded) Mezzanine 1 2 Mezzanine 2 3,4

Four port cards connect to bay 2

• Four port cards

• Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3

• Ports 2 and 4 connect to bay 4

Mezzanine 3 3,4

• Four port cards

• Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3

• Ports 2 and 4 connect to bay 4

NOTE: For information on the location of LEDs and ports on individual interconnect modules,

see the documentation that ships with the interconnect module.

For more information, see "Mapping to interconnect ports (on page 43)."

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Installing components

Installation overview

To setup and install the enclosure:

1. Disassemble the enclosure ("Disassembling the enclosure" on page 20).

2. For a rack-free installation (on page 23), set up the enclosure on an appropriate surface, then

reassemble the enclosure.

3. For a rack installation, install the enclosure in the rack ("Installing the enclosure in a rack" on page

25), then reassemble the enclosure.

4. Install the enclosure components ("Component installation" on page 27) into the enclosure.

5. Connect the enclosure components ("Cabling and powering up the enclosure" on page 53) in the

enclosure.

6. Connect the AC power cables ("Cabling the enclosure" on page 53) and power up the enclosure.

7. Configure the enclosure using the Insight Display.

Disassembling the enclosure

Before installing the enclosure into the rack, you must disassemble the enclosure. Because a fullypopulated enclosure can weigh up to 131.5 kg (290 lb), remove the components and the front cage from the enclosure to make moving and installing the enclosure easier. Two people should work together to remove the front cage from the enclosure.

The empty enclosure with the front cage installed weighs 52.9 kg (116.5 lb). When the enclosure is disassembled, the empty enclosure without the front cage installed weighs 30.2 kg (66.5 lb). The empty front cage weighs 22.7 kg (50 lb).

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, at least two people

are needed to safely move the enclosure or the front cage.

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With the enclosure still on the pallet, remove all components from the front and rear of the enclosure.

2. Remove the front cage: a. Loosen the four thumbscrews inside the front cage assembly and open the hinges completely.

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Use the handles on the top of the enclosure to extend the front cage until it hits the safety stops.

c. Grasp the handholds on the sides of the enclosure. The release levers are located inside the

handholds.

d. Disengage the release levers on both sides of the front cage.

WARNING: When removing and lifting the front cage, always grasp the handholds as far

forward as possible. The front end of the front cage is heavy and the handholds provide a more balanced location to distribute the weight of the cage during lifting.

CAUTION: When removing the front cage, the connectors on the midplane assembly are

susceptible to damage. Use caution to avoid damage to the pins and connectors.

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Use the handholds to extend and remove the front cage from the enclosure.

Rack-free installation

To set up the enclosure in a rack-free environment:

1. Select the location for the enclosure. For more information, see "Rack-free environment requirements

(on page 8)."

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment in a rack-free

environment:

• Never stack an enclosure on top of another enclosure.

• Never place equipment on top of an enclosure.

2. Place the enclosure on a flat, sturdy surface to support the enclosure.

3. Install the enclosure components ("Component installation" on page 27) into the enclosure.

• Never place an enclosure on a surface that cannot support up to 131.5 kg (290 lb).

Rack installation

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.

NOTE: You can install up to seven 6U enclosures in a 42U rack. If you are installing more

To install an enclosure into the rack:

1. Use the rack template ("Measuring with the rack template" on page 24) to mark the locations for the

rack rails.

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Install the rack rails ("Installing the rack rails" on page 24) for each enclosure.

3. Install the enclosure into the rack ("Installing the enclosure in a rack" on page 25).

Measuring with the rack template

The rack template ships with the rack rail kit and provides detailed instructions on where to position the enclosure rack rails and where to install the four cage or clip nuts. Each enclosure kit includes the rack rails recommended for that enclosure.

NOTE: Four cage nuts and four clip nuts are included with the enclosure. Cage nuts should be

When installing multiple enclosures, install the rack rails and cage or clip nuts for one enclosure, and then install the enclosure. Repeat for each additional enclosure.

used in racks with square holes. Clip nuts should be used in racks with round holes.

Installing the rack rails

The rack rails are marked for easy identification. The left rack rail is marked "L" and the right rack rail is marked "R."

To install the rack rails:

1. Begin with the left rack rail. Align the end of the rail with the rear rack column.

2. Slide the rack rail closed until the end of the rail is locked in place, wrapping behind the rear rack

column.

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Slide the front end of the rail to the rack front column. When fully seated, the rack rail will lock into place.

4. Repeat the procedure for the right rack rail.

Installing the enclosure in a rack

WARNING: Always use at least two people to lift an enclosure into the rack. If the enclosure is

being loaded into the rack above chest level, a third person must assist with aligning the

1. At the front of the rack, lift and align the enclosure guiding fins with the guiding groove in the rack

2. Push the handles down on each side of the enclosure, and slide the enclosure fully into the rack.

enclosure with the rails while the other two people support the weight of the enclosure.

rails.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the guiding fins on the enclosure seat properly in the guiding groove

on the rack rail.

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Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the enclosure to the rack.

4. Repeat the procedure for the remaining enclosures.

NOTE: You can install up to seven 6U enclosures in a 42U rack. If you are installing more

Installing the front cage into the enclosure

1. Position the front cage at the front of the enclosure, and align the front cage guiding fins with the

guiding groove in the rack rails.

2. Slide the front cage fully into the enclosure, then tighten the thumbscrews.

CAUTION: Do not touch or bump front cage connector pins when installing the front cage into

the enclosure.

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Component installation

The following sections contain installation instructions for the individual enclosure components. All components must be installed and cabled before you power up the enclosure. There is no specific

Installing a power supply

installation order requirement for the enclosure components.

1. Slide the power supply into the power supply bay until the device locks into place. Repeat for each

required power supply.

NOTE: When installing a power supply in power supply bay 1, 2, or 3, orient the power

supply so the plug is on the left side. When installing a power supply in power supply bay 4, 5, or 6, orient the power supply so the plug is on the right side.

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Install power supply blanks in any unused power supply bay.

Populating power supply bays

For AC redundant (N+N power supplies) configurations, an even number of power supplies is required. For this configuration, where N is the number of power supplies being used, populate the power supply bays as shown.

N + N Populate the following power supply bays

1 + 1 1 and 4 2 + 2 1, 2, 4, and 5 3 + 3 Populate all bays

For power supply redundant (N+1 power supplies) configurations, where N is the number of power supplies being used, populate the power supply bays as shown.

N + 1 Populate the following power supply bays

1 + 1 1 and 4 2 + 1 1, 4, and 2 3 + 1 1, 4, 2, and 5 4 + 1 1, 4, 2, 5, and 3 5 + 1 Populate all bays

Installing a full-height blade

The enclosure ships with device bay shelves to support half-height devices. To install a full-height device, remove the device bay shelf and the corresponding blanks.

To install a full-height blade:

1. Remove the blank.

2. Remove the three adjacent blanks.

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Remove the device bay shelf ("Removing the device bay dividers" on page 30).

4. Remove the connector covers.

5. Prepare the blade for installation.

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