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Contents

ContentsContents

Proprietary Notice

Using This Guide................................................................................................................... v

Text Conventions..................................................................................................................vi

Related Documents...............................................................................................................vi

Safety Notices......................................................................................................................vii

Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada..........................................vii

Care and Handling..............................................................................................................viii

Introduction ........................................................................ 1-1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................1-2

System Rack Models ..........................................................................................................1-2

Express5800 Configuration Assistant ................................................................................1-2

42U System Rack ...............................................................................................................1-3

Multi-Bay System Rack......................................................................................................1-5

Planning Your Site ............................................................. 2-1

Equipment Location ...........................................................................................................2-2

Space Requirements ......................................................................................................2-2

Environmental Conditions.............................................................................................2-4

Floor Construction.........................................................................................................2-5

System Rack Placement......................................................................................................2-7

Air Conditioning.................................................................................................................2-9

Cooling Capacity........................................................................................................... 2-9

Electrical Facilities ...........................................................................................................2-10

Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) ..........................................................................2-10

Power Distribution Unit (PDU)...................................................................................2-10

Grounding Requirements..................................................................................................2-11

Planning Your System Rack Configuration ..................... 3-1

Cabling Constraints ............................................................................................................3-2

Cable Summary ..................................................................................................................3-2

RAID Cable Restrictions...............................................................................................3-3

Concentrator Cable Lengths.......................................................................................... 3-3

Vertical Spacing .................................................................................................................3-3

Configuration Guidelines ...................................................................................................3-6

Calculating Load and Determining UPS On-Battery Run Time .......................................3-8

Installing the System Rack................................................ 4-1

Introduction ........................................................................................................................4-2

What You Need.............................................................................................................4-2

Unpacking the System Rack and Components...................................................................4-3

Opening Front and Rear Doors .....................................................................................4-5

Removing Rack Side Panels..........................................................................................4-6

Leveling the System Rack..................................................................................................4-7

Installing Rack Frame Link Kits ........................................................................................4-8

What You Need.............................................................................................................4-8

Attaching the Stabilizer to the System Rack ....................................................................4-10

Contents iii

Installing Rack Components..............................................5-1

Tools Required................................................................................................................... 5-3

Installing Rack Components.............................................................................................. 5-3

Recommendations and Warnings....................................................................................... 5-4

Installing the UPS......................................................................................................... 5-4

Installing the Interface Expander Accessory ........................................................ 5-6

Installing the UPS ................................................................................................. 5-7

Connecting Your Master and Protected servers (BSUs)..................................... 5-10

Installing a Power Distribution Unit........................................................................... 5-12

Installing a Keyboard Tray......................................................................................... 5-13

Installing the Concentrator ......................................................................................... 5-14

Installing Blank Panels ............................................................................................... 5-17

Installing a Monitor Tray............................................................................................ 5-18

Connecting the Console Monitor................................................................................ 5-19

Connecting Servers (BSUs) to the Concentrator ........................................................ 5-19

Index

iv Contents

Using This Guide

This guide contains the information necessary to install the Express5800 System Rack. This guide is written for knowledgeable users, trained customer engineers, service center personnel, and dealers. Please read these installation procedures in their entirety

before starting.

This guide contains the following information:

Chapter 1, “Introduction” introduces you to the Express5800 System Rack models

and describes the major system components that may be installed within the rack enclosure. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your server rack.

Chapter 2, “Planning Your Site” provides information about your Express5800

System Rack that you and your facility planners must have to properly prepare the site for rack installation.

Chapter 3, “Planning Your System Rack Configuration” provides information on

rack cabling, component space requirements, and component power consumption.

Chapter 4, “Installing the System Rack ” provides information on unpacking and

installing your system rack at your selected site.

Chapter 5, “Installing Rack Components” contains helpful information for

configuring and installing system components into the system rack.

Using This Guide v

Text Conventions

This guide uses the following text conventions.

Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following meanings:

Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss

of life.

Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software.

Note

Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on the keyboard. For example,

Ctrl, Alt, or Enter.

Notes give important information about the material being described.

WARNING

CAUTION

Text or keystrokes that you enter appear as boldface type. For example, type abc123

and press ENTER.

File names are printed in uppercase letters. For example, AUTOEXEC.BAT.

Safety Notices

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury,

follow all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards.

Warning: Detachable power supply cords are intended to serve as the disconnect

device.

Warning: This equipment has a 3-wire, grounded power cord. To prevent electrical

hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cord. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement.

Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel of your server does

not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet. Before doing the procedures in this manual, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

All Servers and Peripherals installed inside a rack:

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the power cord must be a UL-listed detachable power cord (in Canada, CSA-certified), type ST or SJT, 16 AWG, 3-conductor, provided with a molded-on NEMA type 5-15 P plug cap at one end and a molded-on cord connector body at the other end. The cord length must not exceed 6.56 feet (2.0 meters).

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the plug must be rated for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum, and must display an international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in the end-user country. Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country. The voltage change occurs via a switch in the power supply.

Warning: Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble any

power supply. A power supply has no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer.

Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada

PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity: To ensure the extra-low voltage

integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports.

Using This Guide vii

Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office)

computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions.

Earth Bonding: For safe operation, only connect the equipment to a building supply

that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country.

Care and Handling

Use the following guidelines to properly handle and care for your system.

Protect the system from extremely low or high temperatures. Let the system warm (or cool) to room temperature before using it.

Keep the system away from magnetic forces.

Keep the system dry. Do not wash the system with a wet cloth or pour fluid into it.

Protect the system from being bumped or dropped.

Check the system for condensation. If condensation exists, allow it to evaporate before powering on the system.

Keep the system away from dust, sand, and dirt.

viii Using This Guide

Introduction

System Rack Models

Configurator Assistant

42U System Rack

Multi-Bay System Rack

Introduction

The system rack is an attractive enclosure designed to store and protect your server components. The system rack allows you to integrate your server, monitor, and other components in one cabinet that may be installed in a limited amount of floor space in just about any location. Removable side walls and front and rear doors ensure easy access to all installed components, while a special locking system prevents unauthorized access.

System Rack Models

The system rack is available in three models: 42U, 36U and 27U. The only difference in the three models is the height of the rack. The size of each system rack is as follows:

Model 42U –

Model 36U – 18

Model 27U – 14

This guide contains the information necessary to install the 42U System Rack. The installation process for the 36U and 27U is similar to the 42U model.

2000mm (78.7in) H x 600mm (23.6in) W x 1000m (39.4in) D.

00mm (70.9in) H x 600mm (23.6in) W x 1000m (39.4in) D.

00mm (55.1in) H x 600mm (23.6in) W x 1000m (39.4in) D.

Express5800 Configuration Assistant

The Express5800 Configurator Assistant is a software program that provides detailed technical information on building server configurations. This program is especially helpful when configuring systems that will be installed into a system rack. Contact your sales representative for more information on the Express5800 Configuration Assistant.

1-2 Introduction

42U System Rack

Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical 42U system rack enclosure, including the components that install into the rack. Table 1-1 lists and describes several system components installed in the system rack.

C D

Figure 1-1. Typical 42U System Rack Enclosure

Introduction 1-3

Table 1-1 lists the typical system rack components shown in Figure 1-1.

Table 1-1. Typical System Rack Components

Item Component Description

A Monitor (LCD) A monitor that serves as your standard output device.

B Monitor Tray Supports your monitor when installed in the rack.

C Keyboard and Mouse Standard input devices.

D Keyboard and Mouse Tray Supports your keyboard and mouse when installed in the

rack.

E 8-Port Concentrator Allows you to connect a single keyboard, mouse, and

monitor to up to eight servers

F Express5800 Server Contains the Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory,

disks, and other support hardware.

G Disk Expansion Unit Supports RAID configuration as well as disk expansion.

H Power Distribution Unit (not

shown)

High-performance, line-interactive, Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS)

If you are not using an Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS), AC power is distributed to system components through a Power Distribution Unit (PDU).

Provides clean, reliable AC power to rack components to protect them from power blackouts, brownouts, swells, sags, surges, and interference

the UPS can be used together with APC™ PowerChute

software to automate power protection services to

plus

up to three Servers.

1-4 Introduction

Multi-Bay System Rack

System racks can be quickly and easily joined together to accommodate large server configurations as shown in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2. Multi-Bay System Rack

Introduction 1-5

Planning Your Site

Equipment Location

System Rack Placement

Air Conditioning

Electrical Facilities

Grounding Requirements

Equipment Location

When planning your facilities, the following guidelines must be considered:

Does the allocated space allow for the proper installation of the

equipment and the performance of operation and maintenance activities?

Are the environmental conditions suitable for reliable operation?

Is the construction of the floor appropriate for the weight of the

equipment being installed?

Will the air conditioning maintain adequate temperature and humidity

conditions for the equipment being installed?

Are the proper electrical facilities available and adequate for the

equipment being installed?

Will future expansion be necessary or possible?

To plan your facilities, you must know your system configuration.

Space Requirements

The system rack requires an area that can:

Accommodate the height of the cabinet, which is 78.7 inches, (2 meters).

Provide a clearance above the rack of 16 inches (400 mm).

The space requirements of the area surrounding a single cabinet are given in Figure 2-1. Note that the overall width should be increased by 23.4 inches for each additional cabinet that is required by your system.

2-2 Planning Your Site

23.6" (600mm) 23.6" (600mm) 23.6" (600mm)

39.4"

(1000mm)

39.4"

(1000mm)

26.3"

(668mm)

Figure 2-1. System Rack Space Requirements

41.0"

(1041mm)

39.4"

(1000mm)

Planning Your Site 2-3

Environmental Conditions

The location should be examined for the following environmental hazards:

Dust - floating dust must be kept to no more than 0.3 mg/m3. Dust should

be held to less than 0.15 mg/m

Radio Frequency (RF) - Normally, there is no need to worry about the

effect of radio frequency interference on computer operations. In areas where strong waves are generated or where a high-frequency device is installed on the same floor as the server, radio frequency can affect the functionality of the system.

Magnetic Fields (MF) - Normally, there is no need to worry about the

effect of magnetic fields on computer operations. If the server is installed near cables or transformers that permit the flow of high currents, functionality can be affected.

2-4 Planning Your Site

Floor Construction

(

)

Aspects of floor construction, such as load capacity and construction materials, must be considered when installing one or more rack systems.

Note:

Use Table 2-1 to calculate the load that each rack of your system configuration places on the floor.

The rack supports up to 551.2 lbs. (250 kg).

Table 2-1. Equipment Weight

Component Weight

(approx.)

System Rack (42u) 253 lbs.

114.8Kg.

Express5800/120Ld 66.1 lbs.

(30.0Kg.)

Express5800/120Mc2 66.1 lbs.

(30.0Kg.)

Express5800/120Mc3 66.1 lbs.

(30.0Kg.)

Express5800/180Ra-7 165 lbs.

(75.0Kg.)

Express5800 ES1400 38.0 lbs.

(17.2Kg.)

Express5800 HX4500 207 lbs.

(94.0Kg.)

Express5800 HX4600 170 lbs.

(77.0Kg.)

Express5800 HV8600 165 lbs.

(75.0Kg)

Express5800 LC1400 65.0 lbs.

(29.3Kg.)

Express5800 LS2400 38.0 lbs.

(17.2Kg.)

Express5800 MC2200 65.0 lbs.

(29.3Kg.)

Express5800 MC2400 65.0 lbs.

(29.3Kg.)

Express5800 MH4500 99.2 lbs.

(45.0Kg.)

3U Disk Expansion Unit (3UDEU) 44 lbs.

(20.0Kg)

UPS 112.0 lbs.

(50.8Kg.)

PDU 9.0 lbs.

(4.08Kg.)

Monitor

Number Installed

Total

Concentrator 10 lbs.

(4.5Kg.)

Total

Planning Your Site 2-5

If you do not know the load capacity of your flooring, consult your building manager or an architect.

In many instances the equipment is installed directly on the existing floor and interconnecting power cables are protected by cable covers.

In other instances, raised floors – that form a double floor – are used. Some advantages of raised floors are:

Interconnecting cables can be routed under the raised floor.

Floorboards can be easily removed to facilitate installation of cables.

Adjustments can be made to air-conditioning ducts by cutting the floor as

required.

The height of the raised floor must be no less than 14 inches (350 mm) — at least 16 inches (400 mm) is recommended. The base floor must be dustproof to prevent it from producing dust due to weathering and the floor covering material should produce little dust.

If a raised floor is used, continuity must be provided between the floorboards and support pillars. The insulation resistance between the floor surface and support pillars must be within the range of 106 to 1010 ohms.

To prevent the build-up of static, an antistatic treatment can be applied to the floor to keep its surface insulation resistance to at least 106 to 1010 ohms. Do not expose any metal directly to the floor.

When the surface insulation resistance is large, antistatic liquid can be applied or an antistatic mat can be used to eliminate any static charge.

If you are going to install your system on a carpet in an ordinary business office, use an antistatic carpet that produces little dust.

2-6 Planning Your Site

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