NetShelter® Standard Enclosure AR500 User’s Manual ®
This manual is available in English on the enclosed NetShelter CD. Dieses Handbuch ist in Deutsch auf der beiliegenden NetShelter CD-ROM verfügbar. Este manual está disponible en español en el CD-ROM de NetShelter adjunto. Ce manuel est disponible en français sur le CD-ROM NetShelter ci-inclus. Questo manuale è disponibile in italiano nel CD-ROM NetShelter allegato. O manual em Português está disponível no CD-ROM NetShelter em anexo.
Contents Introduction and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features of the enclosure 1 Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Main components 2 Hardware inventory 3 Receiving, Inspection & Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents continued Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Removing the roof 12 Three floor openings for cable access 13 Using a knockout panel 13 Vertical Mounting Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Adjusting the rails 14 Moving the rails 15 Joining Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction and Setup Product Overview This American Power Conversion (APC) NetShelter® Standard Enclosure (AR500) provides storage for industry-standard (EIA-310-D) 19" rack-mount hardware, including servers, voice, data, networking, internetworking, and APC power protection equipment.
Inventory Main components Front door Rear door Vertical mounting rails Braces (top/bottom & middle) Cable access hole covers Side panels Casters/leveling feet Frame (front & rear) Roof Continued on next page 2
Inventory continued Hardware inventory Item Quantity M6 × 16 mm Phillips/slotted screws 30 Caged nut tool 1 M6 caged nuts 30 Plastic cup washers 30 13 mm/14 mm open-end wrench 1 5 mm Allen wrench 1 Door/side panel keys 4 Grommet strips 2 3
Receiving, Inspection & Configuration Warnings and cautions Before you begin to unpack the enclosure, read the following warnings to prevent injury and damage: • It takes at least two persons to unpack the enclosure. • Stabilize the enclosure before installing the components. Failure to do so could allow the enclosure to tip over. Note: You can stabilize the enclosure by adding the APC Stabilizer Plate (AR8115), or by joining two or more enclosures together.
Receiving, Inspection & Configuration continued Unpacking procedure 1. Move the shipping pallet containing the enclosure to a firm, level surface. The area must be large enough and free of clutter. Inspect the enclosure for visible signs of shipping damage. 2. Refer to the label on the exterior of the packaging to determine the proper place to cut the wrapping. Carefully remove the plastic stretch-wrap surrounding the enclosure using a utility knife. 3.
Receiving, Inspection & Configuration continued Taking inventory After unpacking the enclosure, verify that all required components and hardware have been shipped with the enclosure. (See “Inventory” starting on page 2.) Note: If any items are missing, contact APC Customer Support using a phone number or URL listed on the back cover of this manual. Configuration Before installing your enclosure, you should give some thought to the location of components within the enclosure.
Stabilizing the Enclosure Warning To avoid tipping damage or personal injury, move the enclosure to its permanent location and level it before you load equipment. Leveling feet Leveling feet are attached under the enclosure at each corner. They provide a stable base if the selected floor space is uneven but are not intended to compensate for a badly sloped surface. Leveling procedure 1. Move the enclosure to a relatively level location. 2.
Customizing the Enclosure Preliminary Information The enclosure is complete upon arrival and needs no further assembly. This chapter provides instructions on how to adjust the enclosure to accommodate particular components or site configurations. Removing the side panels Customizing requires access to the interior of the enclosure by removing the side panels or opening the front or rear door. To remove a side panel: 1. Use the key to unlock the panel (at top). 2.
Reversing the Door The front and rear doors may be removed or reversed to accommodate various site configurations. To reverse a door: 1. Remove the door. a. Pull down on the quick-release pin ➼ of the upper hinge. b. Swing the top away from the hinge and lift the door straight up and off the bottom hinge. Set aside. 2. Remove the hinge bushings ➽✝and reinstall on the other side ➾. To remove a bushing, insert the end of a slotted screwdriver into the round opening and pry outward. 3.
Installing Equipment For specific information on how to mount rack-equipment in the enclosure, see the installation instructions provided with the equipment. Identifying one U-space When installing equipment, you will usually be required to locate the beginning and end of a U-space on the vertical mounting rails. Every third mounting hole on the vertical mounting rails of a NetShelter enclosure is notched to indicate the middle of a U-space.
Installing Equipment continued Caged nuts During installation of equipment in you enclosure, you may need to install or remove caged nuts. Warning Install caged nuts horizontally; that is, the ears of the caged nut should engage the sides of the mounting hole. Do NOT install caged nuts with the ears engaging the top and bottom of the mounting hole. Installing caged nuts 1. Install caged nuts on the back of the mounting rails, opposite the equipment to be mounted. 2.
Cable Management Removing the roof You can remove the roof of the enclosure to install a NetShelter Fan Tray (AR8210, AR8211) or to improve cable access.
Cable Management continued Three floor openings for cable access The floor of the enclosure has three openings for cable access: one large opening in the middle of the floor ➼, and two knockout panels ➽. Using a knockout panel 1. Remove the knockout panel using a hammer. 2. Install a rubber grommet (included) onto the edge of the opening to protect cabling.
Vertical Mounting Rails The vertical mounting rails are preset for use with Compaq® rack-mountable equipment, at a depth of 29.13" (739 mm). Front and rear vertical mounting rails can be adjusted a total of 3.23" (82 mm) to accommodate different rails or components with various depths. You can also move the front and rear vertical mounting rails forward or backward within the enclosure by attaching them to the horizontal braces. Adjusting the rails 1.
Vertical Mounting Rails continued Moving the rails 1. Refer to “Adjusting the rails” on page 14. Use the 5 mm Allen wrench (included) to remove the socket-head screws ➼ in the slots ➽ of the vertical mounting rail. 2. Move the rail to its new position and secure it to each horizontal brace ➾: a. Insert a caged nut into the appropriate holes at the new position on each horizontal brace. b. Place the vertical mounting rail at the new position and insert a socket-head screw through the rail and tighten.
Joining Enclosures To join two or more enclosures together to form a larger, multi-bay enclosure: 1. Place the enclosures together, with their frames touching each other. 2. Connect the enclosures at the top and bottom of each frame✝➼ using an M6 × 16 mm Phillips/slotted screw (included) .
Product Specifications Warranty Information Limited warranty APC warrants the NetShelter Standard Enclosure to be free Obtaining service To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a returned material authorization (RMA) number from APC or a designated APC service center. (Before contacting APC, open the rear door of the enclosure and locate the serial number on the center of the top enclosure frame.
Specifications Item 18 Measurement Height 76.4 in. (194 cm) Width 24.0 in. (60.7 cm) Depth 34.4 in. (87.4 cm) Clearance (for wiring between front door and vertical rail) 2.2 in. (5.6 cm) Net Weight 274 lb (125 kg) Ventilation (front door) 132 sq. in. (852 cm2) Ventilation (rear door) 593 sq. in. (3826 cm2) Ventilation (roof) 177 sq. in.
APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC Web site to find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base, and to submit customer support requests. – http://www.apcc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect by links to APC Web pages for specific countries and regions, each of which provides customer support information. – http://www.apcc.
