HP mc-Series 5042 Rack
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs racks and rack products. This procedure is performed only by trained personnel.
qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing hazards in rack products.
December 2012
Edition: 2
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Contents
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Configuration factors ..................................................................................................................... 7
Optimum environment and site preparation .................................................................................................. 7
Safety information ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 8
MCS 5042 kit contents .............................................................................................................................. 8
Hardware kit contents ................................................................................................................................ 9
Required tools ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the MCS 5042 unit .................................................................................................................... 10
Powering up and configuring the unit ......................................................................................................... 13
Configuring the IP address through the web interface ......................................................................... 22
Connecting water to the facility ................................................................................................................. 26
Automatic Door Release Kit .......................................................................................................... 31
Automatic Door Release Kit Overview ........................................................................................................ 31
Automatic Door Release Kit ...................................................................................................................... 31
Management module .................................................................................................................. 33
Management module overview ................................................................................................................. 33
Management module components ............................................................................................................. 34
Accessing the management module through a terminal emulation program ..................................................... 35
Logging in through the terminal emulation program............................................................................ 35
Accessing the management module through the web interface ...................................................................... 36
Web interface requirements ............................................................................................................ 36
Logging in through the web interface ............................................................................................... 37
Connecting an alarm device to the management module alarm relay ............................................................. 39
Serial interface ........................................................................................................................... 41
HP Modular Cooling System Utility overview ............................................................................................... 41
Main menu ................................................................................................................................... 41
Configuring HyperTerminal ....................................................................................................................... 46
Configuring Minicom ............................................................................................................................... 47
Operator display ........................................................................................................................ 48
Operator display overview ....................................................................................................................... 48
Operator display components ......................................................................................................... 48
Warning and alarm messages ........................................................................................................ 48
Frequently asked questions .......................................................................................................... 57
HP mc-Series 5042 Rack frequently asked questions .................................................................................... 57
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 59
HP mc-Series 5042 Rack troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 59
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 60
MCS specifications .................................................................................................................................. 60
Thermal and air flow performance ................................................................................................... 61
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