IEI Integration RACK-2100G User Manual

RACK-2100G / RACK-2100GR

2U Rackmount Chassis

Version: 1.01

Quick Installation Guide

Figure 1: RACK-2100G Front Panel

ABOUT THE RACK-2100G

The 2U, metal RACK-2100G AT/ATX compatible rackmount
industrial chassis is designed to operate reliably in industrial
environments where it will be exposed to dust, wide temperature
variations, shocks and vibrations.

SPECIFICATONS

 Form Factor: Standard 2U, 19” wide
 SBC Form Factor: Full-size, PICMG 1.3 slot CPU cards
 Construction: Metal
 Slots Number: 6-slot
 Cooling: 2 x 8cm fans
 Drive Bays:

o 1 x 5.25” Optical drive bay front accessible
o 1 x 3.5” FDD (floppy disk drive) or HDD (hard disk drive)

bay front accessible

o 1 x 3.5” Internal HDD bay

 Dimensions (DxWxH):

o 576.9mm x 431mm x 88mm

 Operating Temperature: 0~40°C
 Relative Humidity: 5~95%
 Vibration:

o 5 to 17Hz, 0.1” double amplitude displacement
o 17 to 640Hz, 1.5G acceleration peak to peak

 Shock: 10G acceleration peak to peak

PACKING LIST

When unpacking the chassis, make sure the following items have
been shipped.

 1 x Quick Installation Guide
 1 x Power cord
 2 x Handles and handle plates
 1 x Screw set
 1 x PCI/ISA card shock absorber
 2 x Keys
 PSU rear side mounting bracket (RACK-2100GR model only)

DETAILS OF INCLUDED SCREWS

The attached screw set includes five types of screws. Screws used
for chassis installation are shown below.

1 2 3 4 5

Peripherals/Parts

5.25” Disk Drives 5

3.5” FDD 5

3.5” HDD 1

2.5” HDD 4
Power Supply Unit 1
Rackmount Bracket 3

Backplane

Table 1: Screws for Peripheral/Parts

Screw Label

(refer to above picture)

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DIMENSION DRAWING

The dimensions of the RACK-2100G are shown below.

Figure 2: Dimension Drawing (mm)

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INSTALLATION STEPS

Compete the following installation steps to install the RACK-2100G
chassis.

Step 1: Unpack the chassis.
Step 2: Install the front handles.
Step 3: Remove the top cover.
Step 4: Install a PSU.
Step 5: Install a backplane.
Step 6: Install a CPU card.
Step 7: Install PCI and ISA expansion cards.
Step 8: Install the backplane bracket.
Step 9: Install disk drives.
Step 10: Connect cables.
Step 11: Connect the PSU cable and interface cable.
Step 12: Reinstall the top cover.Step 0:

The installation steps outlined above are described in detail below.

STEP 1: UNPACK

The RACK-2100G is shipped in a plastic bag that is placed inside a
cardboard box. The items are also shipped with the chassis. When
unpacking the chassis:

 Make sure all the items listed in the PACKING LIST section are

present.

 Make sure the chassis has not been damaged in any way.

STEP 3: REMOVE THE TOP COVER

The top cover of the chassis is connected to the chassis with seven
retention screws, three each on the left and right side panels and
one near the rear of the top cover. Follow the steps below to remove
the top cover.

Step 1: Remove all seven retention screws. Remove six screws

from the sides of the chassis, and one retention screw
located near the rear of the top cover.

STEP 2: FRONT HANDLE INSTALLATION

Two handles are shipped with the RACK-2100G chassis. Each
handle is secured to the chassis with four retention screws, one each
on the left and right side panels near the front panel. Follow the
steps below to install the handles.

Step 1: Align the retention screw holes on the side of the

chassis with the retention screws holes in the handle.

Step 2: Insert four retention screws for each handle. Step 0:

Figure 3: Front Handle Retention Screws

Figure 4: Top Cover Retention Screws

Step 2: Slide the cover backwards, lifting gently. Step 0:

Figure 5: Remove the Top Cover

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