Spectra nTier500 Installation Manual

Spectra nTier500 and

nTier500 VTL

Rack-mount Installation Guide

SpectraLogic.com

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Part Number 90990047 Revision B

Revision

History

Revision Date Description

A February 2009 Initial release

B April 2009

Update to reflect rebranding of nTier300 VTL to
nTier500 VTL

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Rack-Mounting Instructions

Warning

Warning

Warning

These instructions describe how to install the Spectra nTier500 or
nTier500 VTL (the nTier appliance) in a standard 19-inch, four-post rack.
Do not install the data drives until after the rack-mounting procedure is
completed.

Before You Begin

Perform these tasks, obtain these items, and note the warnings:

 Identify the location where you will install the Spectra nTier appliance.
 Assemble the rack, if necessary.
 Obtain the following tools and equipment:

 #2 Phillips screwdriver, magnetic if available
 Measuring tape (recommended)
 Level (recommended)

Ensure Rack Stability

The rails provided with the library are designed for a standard 4-post 19-inch
(48 cm) rack.

German: Die Schienen, die mit der nTier sind für ein Standard-4-post-19-Zoll
(48 cm) Rack.

If you are not installing any other equipment in the rack, install the Spectra nTier
appliance near the bottom of the rack to prevent the rack from being top-heavy.

German: Wenn Sie nicht die Installation ein anderes Gerät im Rack, installieren Sie
die Spectra nTier in der Nähe der Unterseite des Schranks zu verhindern, dass der
Schrank von der kopflastigen.

The nTier appliance weighs approximately 54 lb. (25 kg) without drives installed.
Use extreme caution when moving it. Always use two people, one on each side,
when lifting or moving it.

German: Die nTier Gerät wiegt ca 25 kg., ohne Laufwerke installiert. Verwenden Sie
extreme Vorsicht walten lassen, wenn sie abwandern. Benutzen Sie immer zwei
Personen, eine auf jeder Seite, beim Heben oder Fortbewegen.

A 2-post rack will not support the weight of the

A 2-post-Rack wird nicht das Gewicht der nTier

nTier appliance.

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Warning

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

Rail assemblies

Small screws

Small nut plates
and screws

 Extend leveling jacks to the floor.
 Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
 Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
 In multiple-rack installations, secure racks together.
 Extend only one rack component at a time. Racks may become unstable if more

than one component is extended.

German: Sicherheitshinweise zur Vermeidung von Verletzungen und
Beschädigungen:

 Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Standfüße des Racks den Boden vollständig

berühren das Gewicht des Racks vollständig auf den Standfüßen ruht.

 Installieren Sie nötigenfalls stabilisierende Komponenten im Rack.
 Sofern Sie mehrere Racks nebeneinander installieren, fixieren Sie diese

untereinander.

 Ziehen Sie immer nur eine Rack-Komponente aus dem Rack. Das gleichzeitige.
 Ziehen mehrerer Komponenten kann dazu führen dass das Rack nach vorne

kippt.

Identify the Rack-mount Kit Components:

Component # Required Use

2 rail assemblies Mount chassis in rack. Each

assembly includes:

 Rail
 Slider
 Extender plate

Bag labeled
6 or more screws

Bag labeled

 4 small nut plates
 12 (or more)

screws

1 RAIL.

2

Attach rail sliders to chassis.

Attach rail assemblies to rack.

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Component # Required Use

Large nut plates
and screws

Clip nuts
and screws

Press up to release safety latchSlider Outer rail

Bag labeled 3

 4 large nut plates
 12 (or more)

screws

Bag labeled

 4 clip nuts
 4 screws

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Attach rail assemblies to rack.

Secure nTier appliance to rack.

INSTALL THE RAILS

Each rail assembly consists of an inner slider that is attached to the nTier
appliance and an outer rail that is attached to the rack.

Prepare the Rails

Disassemble the rail assemblies.

1. Extend the slider from the outer rail until the safety latch is visible, as

shown in Figure 1.

2. Press up on the latch as shown in Figure 1 to release the latch.

Figure 1 The safety latch and mounting holes.

3. Pull the slider completely out of the outer rail.

4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the second rail assembly.

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Install the Sliders on the Chassis

Latch

Rear of chassis

Ta b

Front of chassis

1. Remove the nTier appliance from its bag and place it on a sturdy work

surface where you can reach both sides of the chassis. Having two
people for this task simplifies lifting and moving the chassis.

2. Position a slider against one side of the chassis with the latch toward

the rear of the chassis and pointing toward the front of the chassis.
Make sure the safety latch is toward the outside.

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Figure 2 Position the latch toward the rear.

3. Slide the end of the slider (furthest from the latch) under the tab near

the front of the chassis so that the tab fits into the notch on the end of
the slider.

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Figure 3 Insert the slider under the tab.

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4. Position the slider so that the three holes circled in Figure 9 align with

Screws

Important

the holes in the side of the chassis.

5. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to install a screw from bag 1 into each

hole, securing the slider to the chassis. Tighten the screws snugly.

Note: If you cannot align the three holes circled in Figure 9 with the

holes in the chassis, use the other screw holes in the slider to
install the screws. You only need three screws to attach the slider
to the chassis.

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Figure 4 Attach the slider to the chassis.

6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to attach the second slider to the other side of

the chassis.

Adjust the Length of the Outer Rails

The length of the rails must be adjusted before they are attached to the rack.

1. If necessary, loosen the screws attaching the extender to the outer rail so

that you can adjust the length of the rail. See Figure 10 to see a close-up
of the rail with the extender attached.

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Figure 5 Adjust the position of the extender attached to
rail end.

2. Position one of the rails against the inside of the rack with the extender

toward the back of the rack.

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3. Adjust the position of the extender so that the assembled rail just fits in

2 inches

Nut Plate

Screws

the inside distance from the front mounting holes of your rack to the
back mounting holes.

Note: Using a measuring tape simplifies determining the length

required for the rails to fit inside the rack.

4. Tighten the four screws holding the extender to the rail.

5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other rail.

Install the Outer Rails in the Rack

1. Examine the mounting holes in your rack and select the set of nut plates

and screws (either bag 2 or bag 3 in the rack kit) that best match these
holes.

2. Determine where to install the nut plates on the rack. The plates must

be positioned to provide at least 2 inches of clearance below the bottom
edge of the plate.

3. Position a nut plate behind one rack post at the desired position, then

use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to screw three ½-inch screws into the
plate, as shown in Figure 11. Tighten the screws only enough to hold
the plate in place.

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4. Repeat Step 3 to install the nut plates on the each of the other three

posts of the rack.

Note: Make sure that the nut plates are installed at the same level on

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Figure 6 Loosely attach the nut plate
to the rack.

all four posts. Otherwise the rails will not be level when they are
installed. Using a level simplifies positioning the nut plates so
that the rails will be level.

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5. Fit the tabs on one rail extender between the nut plate and one of the

Ta bs

Front

(behind post)

Rear

Ta bs

Clip nut

Clip nut

Empty hole

Empty hole

Mounting screws
for nut plate

back rack legs. Then, fit the front tabs on the rail between the nut plate
and corresponding legs on the front of the rack. Tighten all three screws
to secure the nut plate to the rack.

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Figure 7 Insert the rail tabs between the nut plate and the rack.

6. Repeat Step 5 to attach the second outer rail to the rack. Set aside any

leftover screws and parts.

7. On the front of the rack, attach two clip nuts (bag 4 in the rack kit), to

each leg. Place one above and another below the rails, with one empty
hole separating each clip nut from the nut plate mounting screws, as
shown in Figure 13.

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Figure 8 Attach clip nuts to the front of the rack.

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INSTALL THE NTIER APPLIANCE INTO THE RACK

Warning

Caution

The nTier appliance weighs approximately 54 lb. (25 kg) without drives installed.
Use extreme caution when moving it. Always use two people, one on each side,
when lifting or moving it.

German: Die nTier Gerät wiegt ca 25 kg., ohne Laufwerke installiert. Verwenden Sie
extreme Vorsicht walten lassen, wenn sie abwandern. Benutzen Sie immer zwei
Personen, eine auf jeder Seite, beim Heben oder Fortbewegen.

Do not install the data drives until after you secure the chassis to the rack. A fully
loaded nTier appliance is heavy. Most of the weight is toward the front of the
chassis.

1. Lift the nTier appliance and slide it onto the rails in the rack until the

mounting ears on the front of the chassis fit against the rack, with the
mounting ear screw holes directly over the clip nut holes (see Figure 9).

Figure 9 Slide the chassis into the rack.

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2. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to install the two clip nut screws in each

Screw

Screw

Mounting ear

mounting ear to secure the chassis to the rack.

Figure 10 Secure the chassis to the rack (left side shown)

3. The rack installation is now complete. Continue with the installation as

described in the documentation that accompanied your nTier
appliance.

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Notes

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