HP NetServer LH 3, LH 4, LH 3000, and LH 6000 Pedestal-to-Rack Conversion Guide HP Part Number 5969-2162 Printed in November 1999
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Contents Preface ...................................................................................................................1 About this Guide .................................................................................................1 Related Documentation......................................................................................2 Tools You Need..................................................................................................2 1 Introduction ........................
Contents 4 Warranty and Support....................................................................................39 Hardware Accessories Limited Warranty.........................................................39 Hewlett-Packard Hardware Accessories......................................................39 Third-Party Hardware Products....................................................................40 HP Repair and Telephone Support ..................................................................
Preface About this Guide This guide describes how to convert the pedestal configuration HP NetServer LH 3, LH 4, LH 3000, or LH 6000 to the rack-optimized configuration HP NetServer LH 3r, LH 4r, LH 3000r, or LH 6000r.
Chapter Preface Related Documentation The following documents describe the NetServer: • HP NetServer LH 3/LH 3r User Guide • HP NetServer LH 4/LH 4r User Guide • HP NetServer LH 3000/3000r Installation Guide • HP NetServer LH 6000/6000r Installation Guide • HP NetServer LH 3 Installation Road Map • HP NetServer LH 3r Installation Road Map • HP NetServer LH 4 Installation Road Map • HP NetServer LH 4r Installation Road Map The following documents describe the rack enclosures: • All document
1 Introduction Overview This guide describes the procedure for converting the HP NetServer LH 3, LH 4, LH 3000, and LH 6000 (pedestal configuration) to the HP NetServer LH 3r, LH 4r, LH 3000r, or LH 6000r (rack-optimized configuration).
Chapter 1 Introduction 5. Remove the plastic lock pawl (which engages and secures the bezel lock mechanism) from the NetServer chassis front. Unfasten the control panel from the chassis, reorient it, and then secure it to the chassis again. Install the control panel bezel. 6. Install the slides in the rack, and install the NetServer in the rack. 7. Replace the power supply modules and hard disk drives. 8.
Chapter 1 WARNING Introduction To prevent the rack enclosure from tipping over: • Extend the anti-tip foot or verify that the anti-tip feature is installed. • Verify that the leveler feet are lowered. • Do NOT extend more than one piece of equipment at a time out from the front of the rack. Failure to take these precautions could result in serious injury and equipment damage. WARNING Do not attempt to lift the NetServer by yourself. Follow all local regulations when moving the NetServer.
Chapter 1 Introduction Verify Contents Unpack and verify the contents of the shipping box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller. The conversion kit includes two assembly kits, one for HP racks, and one for Compaq racks.
Chapter 1 Introduction The assembly kit for HP racks includes the following hardware: • Front bezel for the NetServer in the HP rack configuration • Bezel hinge plate and bezel hinge for the HP rack configuration • Rack chassis retention bracket for the HP rack • Mounting screws and hardware for the items listed above • Two HP NetServer LH 3r rack installation templates • Two HP NetServer LH 4r rack installation templates • Two HP NetServer LH 3000r and LH 6000r rack installation templates The assembly k
2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components Overview of Removal of Front Bezel, Rack Rail Cover, and Components Before you convert the NetServer to the rack-optimized configuration, you will do the following: • Power down the NetServer and disconnect it. • Remove the front bezel and rack rail cover. • Lighten the NetServer by removing the hot-swap disk drives and the power supply modules. • Move the NetServer to a suitable work area. • Remove the casters.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components WARNING Before removing the cover, always disconnect the power cord(s) and unplug telephone cables. Disconnect the power cord(s) to avoid exposure to high energy levels that may cause burns when parts are short-circuited by metal objects, such as tools or jewelry. Disconnect telephone cables to avoid exposure to shock hazard from telephone ringing devices. Note that the power switch does not turn off the standby power.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components Remove the Front Bezel and Rack Rail Cover The rack rail cover is the only NetServer cover that must be removed during the conversion of the NetServer from pedestal configuration to rack configuration. First, unlock and remove the front bezel to gain access to the screw securing the rack rail cover.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components Bezel Lock Pull Here Rack Rail Cover Figure 2-1. Remove Front Bezel Remove the Rack Rail Cover Remove the rack rail cover, as shown in Figure 2-2: 1. Unscrew the screw on the front of the cover. 2. Pull the cover forward and then sideways to disengage it. 3. Lift the cover away from the chassis.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components 1 Unscrew Rack Rail Cover 3 2 Figure 2-2.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components Lighten the NetServer Before you lift the NetServer, remove the hot-swap hard disk drives and power supply modules. This will lighten the NetServer, so that fewer people will be needed to lift it. WARNING Do not attempt to lift the NetServer by yourself. Follow all local regulations when moving the NetServer. Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury to personnel or damage to the NetServer.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components Locking Latch Ejector Handle Figure 2-3. Remove Hard Disk Drives From the NetServer Remove Power Supply Modules To remove the power supply modules, unscrew the modules and pull them away from the NetServer, as shown in Figure 2-4. Put them aside for later reinstallation. CAUTION When lifting a power supply module, be prepared to support its weight. Hold the power supply module with two hands.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components Figure 2-4.
Chapter 2 Remove Bezel, Cover, and Components Move the NetServer Using enough people for safe handling, lift the NetServer onto an empty work surface for easy access to the interior and to the face of the chassis. Rotate the NetServer so that Cover 1 is now on top, as shown in Figure 2-5. (Cover 2, which was the top of the pedestal configuration, becomes the right side of the rack-optimized configuration.) Cover 1 Cover 2 Becomes Right Side of Rack-Optimized Configuration Figure 2-5.
3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Overview of Conversion to Rack-Optimized Configuration To complete the conversion of the NetServer to the rack-optimized configuration, you will do the following: • Install any additional memory or accessory boards. • Install four lifting handles. • Reorient the control panel. • Install the NetServer in the rack. • Replace the power supply modules and hard disk drives. • Install the chassis retention bracket on an HP rack.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Install the Lifting Handles Install lifting handles for use when you mount the NetServer on the rack slides. The four handles mount two to a side. Use the provided screws to mount the handles, as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Reorient the Control Panel The control panel must be repositioned to be easily readable in the rack-mount position. Reposition the control panel and its bezel, as follows: 1. Unscrew the two screws securing the control panel to the chassis. 2. Unhook the control panel from the face of the chassis, as shown in Figure 3-2. A ribbon cable still connects it to the NetServer. Lock Pawl Control Panel Figure 3-2.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel 4. Rotate the control panel until it is aligned with the rack position of the NetServer, as shown in Figure 3-3. Be careful of the ribbon cable that connects the control panel to the NetServer. Be careful not to damage it. Compaq rack slots (on left) HP rack slots (on right) Control Panel Figure 3-3.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel As you mount the control panel, ensure that the ribbon cable goes completely back inside the NetServer. Do not damage the ribbon cable with the control panel. 6. Replace the two screws to secure the control panel to the chassis. 7. Refer to Figure 3-4. Mount the control panel bezel over the control panel in the set of slots appropriate for your rack: ◊ ◊ Slots for the HP rack are on the right. Slots for the Compaq rack are on the left.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Install the NetServer in the Rack Refer to the documentation listed below to install the slides in the rack and to install the NetServer into the rack: • To install into an HP rack: Refer to the NetServer's user guide or installation guide. For cabling instructions, refer to the documentation that came with the rack and either the Rack Cabling Reference for your HP NetServer.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel 3. Mark locations on the rack columns for all bar nuts and rack nuts to hold the rack slides and bezel mounting hardware. ◊ For HP racks, use the appropriate rack installation template for your rack: ∗ For HP Systems racks, use the installation template labeled LH 3r (HP Systems), the installation template labeled LH 4r (HP Systems), or the installation template labeled LH 3000r and LH 6000r (HP Systems).
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Right Rear Column of HP Rack Hole 13 above Base Line Hole 9 above Base Line Rack Nuts Figure 3-5. Position Rack Nuts for Chassis Retention Bracket 5. Install the rack slides (slide members). 6. Install the NetServer onto the rack slides. 7. 26 Remove the four lifting handles from the NetServer after the NetServer is installed onto the rack slides and the screws holding the NetServer to the slides are tightened.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel WARNING Do not attempt to lift the NetServer by yourself. Follow local regulations when lifting the NetServer. Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury to personnel or damage to equipment. The HP NetServer LH 3r weighs approximately 115 pounds (52 kg) after the hard disk drives and power supply modules are removed.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Latch Assembly Bezel Hinge Figure 3-6. Mounting Hardware for Front Bezel for HP Rack ◊ 28 For the Compaq rack, the bezel mounting hardware is the left and right recessed brackets, as shown in Figure 3-7. The left recessed bracket is a long part with four screw holes. The right recessed bracket is a small metal part with four screw holes, but no latch.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Compaq Rack Figure 3-7. Mounting Hardware for Front Bezel for Compaq Rack Attaching the Cable Management Arm The Cable Management Arm for the HP NetServer can only be mounted on HP Systems racks. The HP NetServer Cable Management Arm allows the cables, including the power cords, to move in and out with the HP NetServer chassis on its slides without being accidentally disconnected (see Figure 3-8).
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Rear of NetServer Left Rear Rack Column Cable Management Arm Figure 3-8. Attaching the Cable Management Arm 3. Install the two 6-32 Torx T-15 screws in the two threaded holes on the rear of the NetServer. 4. Orient the cable management arm as shown in Figure 8-17. 5. Install the flange over the 6-32 screws and tighten them. 6.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel 10. Plug the HP NetServer's power cable and all available data cables into the back of the HP NetServer. Replace Power Supply Modules and Hard Disk Drives Do the following to replace the power supply modules and hot-swap hard disk drive modules: 1. Refer to the NetServer's user guide or installation guide to replace the power supply modules in the power supply cage.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Install Chassis Retention Bracket when Shipping an HP Rack For the HP rack, the rack nuts for the chassis retention bracket were installed on the right rear rack column. For the HP rack, install the chassis retention bracket and secure the NetServer to it, as follows: 1. Position the bracket as shown in Figure 3-9. Right Rear Column of HP Rack Hole 13 above Base Line Rack Nuts Hole 9 above Base Line Chassis Retention Bracket Figure 3-9.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Install the New Front Bezel The conversion kit contains two assembly kits, one for the HP rack, and one for the Compaq rack. Each assembly kit contains the new front bezel for the NetServer in the specific type of rack, as shown in Figure 3-10. Front Bezel for HP Rack Front Bezel for Compaq Rack Figure 3-10. Front Bezels for HP Rack and Compaq Rack Prepare the appropriate front bezel before you attach it, as described below.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel 2. Secure the nameplate to the front bezel, as follows: ◊ For the HP rack front bezel, insert the tab at one end of the nameplate into the slot in the bezel, bend the nameplate slightly, and simultaneously insert the snaps on the back of the nameplate and the tab at the other end of the nameplate. ◊ For the Compaq rack front bezel, insert the snap at one end of the nameplate, and then insert the other snaps successively.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Attach the Front Bezel After the new front bezel is prepared, push it into place, as shown in Figure 3-11 or 3-12. Figure 3-11.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Figure 3-12.
Chapter 3 Conversion: Install Components, Cover, and Front Bezel Reconnect the Power Cords and Cables Complete the installation of the NetServer, as follows: 1. If you removed the door of the rack, replace it. 2. Reconnect the AC power cord(s) and other external cables as described in the Rack Cabling Reference for your HP NetServer. 3. Attach the power cord retainer for each AC power cord, as shown in Figure 3-13. Squeeze the two long metal tabs toward each other, and slide the wire bail over the tabs.
4 Warranty and Support The hardware warranty below applies to components purchased as accessories. If your component was factory installed as part of an HP NetServer model, refer to the warranty statement provided with your system documentation.
Chapter 4 Warranty and Support Refer to the warranty statement provided with your original HP NetServer system documentation for the warranty limitations, customer responsibilities, and other terms and conditions. Third-Party Hardware Products HP does not warrant third-party hardware products. Third-party hardware products may be warranted in accordance with the third-party warranty statement accompanying the product.
A Regulatory Information For regulatory information pertaining to this HP accessory, please refer to the regulatory section of the user guide for the NetServer in which this accessory is installed.
Index A Accessory boards, installing, 21 Accessory kit contents, 8 Anti-tip feature, 26 Anti-tip foot, 26 Arm, cable management, 31 Assembly kit for Compaq racks, 9 Assembly kit for HP racks, 9 Assembly kits, 8 B Bar nuts, 27 Bezel hinge, 29 Bezel, control panel, 25 Bezel, front installing, 35, 37 mounting hardware, 27, 29 mounting hardware for Compaq rack, 30 mounting hardware for HP rack, 29 removing, 13 types, 35 C Cabling references, 5 Casters, removing, 19 Caution antistatic, 12, 16 power supply module
Index N Nameplate, 35 O Overview, general, 5 P Power cord retainer, 39 Power supply modules removing, 17 replacing, 33 Powering down, 11 Processor label, 35 R Rack door, 26, 39 Rack enclosure types, 1 Rack installation into a Compaq rack, 26, 27 into an HP rack, 26, 27 Rack installation template, 27 Rack nuts, 27 Rack rail cover, 14 44 Rack slides, 27, 28 Recessed brackets, 30 Regulatory information, 43 S Slide location, 27 Slides (slide members), 27, 28 Static-dissipating work surface, 12, 16 T Tools ne
