AlphaServer ES40
Rackmount System Installation Guide
Order Number: EK–ES240–RG. A01
This guide is intended for service providers and selfmaintenance customers who are installing an AlphaServer ES40 system into a rack-mounting cabinet.
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:
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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Installing a System into a Cabinet
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
Shipment Contents
Attaching Mounting Brackets to the System
Marking the Cabinet Installation Area
Attaching Slide Brackets to Slides
Preparing the Cabinet
Stabilizing the Cabinet
Installing the System
Installing the Interlock System
1.9
Installing the Cable Management Arm
1.10
Dressing the Cables
1.11
Attaching the Front Bezel v
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for service providers or self-maintenance customers who are installing a Compaq AlphaServer ES40 system into a rack-mounting cabinet.
Document Structure
This manual uses a structured documentation design. Topics are organized into small sections, consisting of two facing pages. Topics begin with an abstract that provides an overview of the section, followed by an illustration. The facing page contains procedures.
Description
This document gives instructions for installing an AlphaServer ES40 system into one of the following AlphaServer M-Series cabinets:
•
H9A10 M-Series Medium Cabinet
•
H9A15 M-Series Tall Cabinet
If you are using a different cabinet, install rack stabilizing feet or provide other means to stabilize the cabinet before installing a system.
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A cardboard template is included in your shipment for marking the holes where you will be mounting hardware. If you do not have the template, use the H9A10 or H9A15 M-Series documentation, listed in Table 1, to determine the mounting holes. The M-Series documentation also provides configuration rules.
Additional information on the AlphaServer M-Series cabinets is available on the
World Wide Web as follows: http://www.digital.com/alphaserver/products/m-series.html
Table 1 Compaq AlphaServer ES40 Documentation
Title
User Documentation Kit
Owner’s Guide
User Interface Guide
Basic Installation
Release Notes
Documentation CD (6 languages)
Maintenance Kit
Service Guide
Service Guide HTML Diskette
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Loose Piece Items
Rackmount Installation Guide
Rackmount Installation Template
Cabinet Documentation
H9A10 M-Series Cabinet Illustrated Parts Breakdown
H9A15 M-Series Cabinet Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Order Number
QZ-01BAA-GZ
EK-ES240-UG
EK-ES240-UI
EK-ES240-PD
EK-ES240-RN
AG-RF9HA-BE
QZ-01BAB-GZ
EK-ES240-SV
AK-RFXDA-CA
EK-ES240-IP
EK-ES240-RG
EK-ES4RM-TP
EK-H9A10-IP
EK-H9A15-IP viii
Chapter 1
Installing a System into a Cabinet
This chapter gives procedures for installing an AlphaServer ES40 rackmount system into a cabinet.
WARNING: The system is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it manually. Use a material lift or other mechanical device to lift the system. At least two people are required to perform the installation.
You need the following tools for the installation:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
5/16-inch hex socket
Extension bar for socket
5/64-inch Allen head wrench
2.5 mm Allen head wrench
Material lift or lift table
Installing a System into a Cabinet 1
1.1
Shipment Contents
Remove the accessories box, then lift the cardboard from the system.
WARNING: Use a material lift or other mechanical device to move the system to the work area.
Figure 1–1 Unpacking the System
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Check the contents of the accessories box against the list in Table 1–1.
Table 1–1 Accessories List
Part Number
Accessories for Mounting
Front bezel assembly
Ball bearing slides
Cable management arm
Pivot rod stabilizer bracket
Actuator latch
Poly bag with mounting hardware
(see below)
70-40129-01
12-49881-01
70-40177-01
74-48996-01
74-48997-04
Mounting Hardware
Slide brackets
Front mounting brackets
10-32, 5-hole nut bar
10-32, 8-hole nut bar
10-32 x 0.5 hex head screws
10-32 U-nuts
M4 kepnuts
74-53563-01
74-53924-01
74-51531-01
74-46418-01
90-00061-44
90-07786-00
90-40203-02
M4 x 10 mm socket button head cap screw N/A
M3 x 10 mm pan head Phillips screw
Plastic cable clamp
90-09984-21
N/A
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1 set
2
1
16
2
8
18
2
2
4
2
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1.2
Attaching Mounting Brackets to the System
To prepare the system for installation, attach mounting brackets.
Figure 1–2 Attaching Mounting Brackets and Slides
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4
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CAUTION: The slides are lightly greased. Handle them carefully to avoid
soiling your clothing.
1.
Attach a front mounting bracket
➊ along each edge, using one hex screw per bracket.
Make sure that on the right side, the tab on the bracket faces up and on the left side, it faces down.
2.
Pull the narrow segment of the slide
➋
out and detach it completely by pressing the green release button
➌
and continuing to pull.
3.
Attach the narrow segment of the slide to the system with five cap screws
➍
.
4.
Repeat the procedure for the other slide.
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1.3
Marking the Cabinet Installation Area
Use the cardboard template to mark the holes where you will be mounting the hardware.
Figure 1–3 Hole Pattern
0.500 inch
0.625 inch
0.625 inch
0.500 inch
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The installation of the rackmount system requires 14 inches (8U) of vertical height in the cabinet.
NOTE: If you do not have the cardboard template, see the AlphaServer
M-Series cabinet documentation for hole numbers and instructions.
Mark the Front of the Cabinet
1.
Starting at the front of the cabinet, match the hole pattern.
2.
Mark the six holes where you will be mounting hardware.
3.
Turn the template over to mark the back of the system.
Mark the Back of the Cabinet
4.
Make sure the first hole you mark on the back is at the same vertical location as the first hole you marked on the front.
5.
Mark the eight holes where you will be mounting hardware.
CAUTION: After using the template to mark the holes, check your work. Count
the holes to make sure you marked them correctly.
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1.4
Attaching Slide Brackets to Slides
Attach slide brackets to the slides.
Figure 1–4 Attaching Slide Brackets to Slides
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6
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5
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The sliding segment of the slide has an access hole
➊
that provides access to three mounting holes in the stationary segment. You use two of the mounting holes.
1.
Insert a cap screw through the access hole and the first (forward-most) mounting hole
➋
in the slide and through the hole
➌
in the slide bracket.
Fasten with one kepnut and tighten.
2.
Align the access hole with the third mounting hole in the slide.
3.
Insert a cap screw through the access hole and the third hole
➍
in the slide and through the slot
➎
in the slide bracket. Fasten with one kepnut and tighten.
4.
The slide bracket at the other end mounts with the hole facing forward.
(The hole is not used.) Insert a screw through each of the holes
➏
in the stationary segment of the slide and through the slot
➎
in the slide bracket.
Attach loosely with kepnuts.
5.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 on the other slide bracket.
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1.5
Preparing the Cabinet
Prepare the cabinet by attaching slides to the cabinet rails.
Attaching Slides to Left Cabinet Rails
3
4
Back
Left Rails
2
1
5
Front
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5
9
8
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Attaching Slides to Left Rails
1.
On the front left of the cabinet, insert two hex screws through the uppermost holes
➊
marked on the cabinet rail. Start them into the second and third holes from the top of a 5-hole nut bar
➋.
2.
On the back, insert one hex screw through the second marked hole
➌
on the cabinet rail. Start it into the second hole
➍
of an 8-hole nut bar.
3.
Install a slide bracket between the cabinet rails and the nut bars.
➎
4.
On the front of the cabinet, tighten the two hex screws
➏
.
5.
On the back, tighten the hex screw
➐
. Also tighten the two cap screws
➑ holding the slide to the slide bracket.
6.
On the back, insert one hex screw into the top marked hole
➒
. Tighten into the nut bar.
7.
On the front, clip a U-nut over the remaining marked hole.
8.
See the next two pages for the procedure for the right rails.
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Figure 1–5 Attaching Slides to Right Cabinet Rails
3
4
Back
Right Rails
5
2
1
Front
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9
8
5
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Attaching Slides to Right Rails
1.
On the front right of the cabinet, insert two hex screws through the uppermost holes
➊
marked on the cabinet rail. Start them into the second and third holes from the top of a 5-hole nut bar
➋.
2.
On the back, insert one hex screw through the top hole
➌ marked on the cabinet rail. Start it into the top hole
➍
of an 8-hole nut bar.
3.
Install a slide bracket between the cabinet rails and the nut bars
➎.
4.
On the front, tighten the two hex screws
➏.
5.
On the back, tighten the hex screw
➐
. Also tighten the two cap screws
➑ holding the slide to the slide bracket.
6.
On the back, insert one hex screw into the second marked hole down
➒.
Tighten into the nut bar.
7.
On the front, clip a U-nut over the remaining marked hole.
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1.6
Stabilizing the Cabinet
Stabilize the cabinet before installing the system.
Figure 1–6 Activating the Stabilizer Foot
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The system is intended for installation in one of the following cabinets, which are equipped with a stabilizer bar:
•
H9A10 M-Series Medium Cabinet
•
H9A15 M-Series Tall Cabinet
Pull out the stabilizer bar and extend the leveler foot to the floor before installing the system.
If you are using a cabinet other than those listed above, install rack stabilizing feet or provide other means to stabilize the cabinet before installing the system.
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1.7
Installing the System
Use a material lift or other mechanical device to install the system.
Figure 1–7 Installing the System
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WARNING:
1. Make sure that all other hardware in the cabinet is pushed in and attached.
2. The system is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it manually.
Use a material lift or other mechanical device.
1.
Align the narrow segment of the slides attached to the system with the slides attached to the cabinet.
2.
Depress the green release button on each side and slide the system completely into the cabinet.
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1.8
Installing the Interlock System
The interlock system ensures cabinet stability by allowing only one system drawer at a time to be pulled out of the cabinet. The stabilizer bracket and actuator latch only work in a cabinet equipped with the interlock system.
Figure 1–8 Installing the Interlock System
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5
3
7
4
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CAUTION: If you are installing a cabinet that does not have the interlock
system, you must ensure cabinet stability by installing rack stabilizing feet or by some other means.
1.
At the back of the cabinet, release the vertical bar
➊
of the interlock system.
2.
Insert the stabilizer bracket
➋
and the actuator latch
➌
into the vertical bar so that the actuator latch is above the stabilizer bracket.
3.
Reinstall the vertical bar.
4.
Secure the stabilizer bracket to the two remaining marked holes on the right cabinet rail with two hex screws
➍
. Tighten into the nut bar
➎
.
5.
Vertically position the actuator latch
➌
such that the trip mechanism
➏
in the system aligns with the actuator latch.
6.
Rotate the actuator latch to orient it like the other actuator latches on the vertical bar.
7.
Tighten the Allen screws
➐
on the actuator latch.
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1.9
Installing the Cable Management Arm
Attach the cable management arm to the rear rails of the cabinet.
Figure 1–9 Installing the Cable Management Arm
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8
1
5
2
4
3
6
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NOTE: Be sure that you have attached all cables to the rear of the unit before
installing the cable management arm.
1.
Attach all cables to the rear of the unit.
2.
Start two hex screws
➊
into the two remaining marked holes on the left cabinet rail and into the 8-hole nut bar
➋
.
3.
Start two pan head screws
➌
into the rear standoffs
➍
on the system
.
4.
Place the cable management arm
➎ over the four screws and lower it into place
.
5.
Tighten the four screws through the access holes
➏
.
6.
Snap the cable clamp
➐
into the member
➑
of the cable management arm that is attached to the rear of the system.
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1.10
Dressing the Cables
Dress the cables through the cable clamps on the cable retractor assembly at the rear of the system.
Figure 1–10 Dressing the Cables
2
1
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1.
Dress the cables through the cable clamps
➊
or tie wrap them to the cable retractor assembly
.
2.
Attach all cables to the member of the cable management arm
➋
that is attached to the system
.
CAUTION: Failure to attach the cables to the attached member of the
management arm can cause cables to become disconnected.
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1.11
Attaching the Front Bezel
To complete the installation, attach the front bezel.
Figure 1–11 Attaching the Front Bezel
1
3
1
2
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1.
Attach the system to the cabinet rails with a hex screw
➊
on each side.
2.
If your system has a second disk cage, remove the filler bezel
➋
from the front bezel
➌.
3.
Align the front bezel with the front of the system and snap it into place.
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