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_________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerVault, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.
6DIHW\ ,QVWUXFWLRQV Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer or storage system from potential damage. 1RWHV 1RWLFHV &DXWLRQV DQG :DUQLQJV Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
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If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your Dell authorized service provider: The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. An object has fallen into the product. The product has been exposed to water. The product has been dropped or damaged. The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions. Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources.
To help prevent electric shock, plug the system components and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. Observe extension cable and power strip ratings.
If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cables from the power supplies. Move products with care; ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly connected to the computer or storage system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. 3UHFDXWLRQV IRU 5DFN 0RXQWDEOH 3URGXFWV Observe the following precautions for rack stability and safety.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack. Do not step on or stand on any system/component when servicing other systems/components in a rack.
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When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging. Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.
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&RQWHQWV Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installing the Rack Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Removing the Doors From a 24-U or 42-U Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installing the Slide Assemblies in the Rack . . . . .
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'HOO 3RZHU(GJH [ DQG [ 6\VWHPV 5DFN ,QVWDOODWLRQ *XLGH This installation guide provides instructions for trained service technicians installing one or more Dell PowerEdge 4x00 and 6x00 computer systems in a Dell rack. One rack kit is required for each PowerEdge system to be installed in the rack.
rails (6)* rack adapters (2) slide assemblies (1 pair) * cable tray cable-management arm cage-nut installation tool 10-32 cage nuts 2)* ( 10-32 x 0.5-inch screws9)* ( 10-32 x 0.25-inch screws (33)* 6-32 x 0.25-inch screws (5) * If you purchased a Dell rack with your PowerEdge system, some of the hardware may be preinstalled in the rack. )LJXUH 5DFN .
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push-button cover push button handle )LJXUH 2SHQLQJ WKH /DWFK RQ WKH 'RRU 2. Remove the front door of the rack. If you have a 42-unit (U [1.75 inches]) rack, perform the following steps (see Figure 3): a. One person should grasp the top of the door to stabilize it. The other person should grasp the bottom of the door. b. The person holding the bottom of the door should press the release lever on the bottom hinge and then pull the bottom of the door away from the rack a few inches. c.
hinge release lever )LJXUH 5HPRYLQJ WKH 8 5DFN 'RRUV Dell PowerEdge4x00 and 6x00 Systems Rack Installation Guide 5
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,QVWDOOLQJ WKH 6OLGH $VVHPEOLHV LQ WKH 5DFN NOTE: If the slide assemblies were preinstalled by Dell, you may skip this section. Use the Dell rack template to determine where you want to install the slide assemblies. The rack template is the same height as the computer chassis. You must allow 7 U (12.25 inches) of vertical space for each PowerEdge system you install in the rack (see Figure 6). NOTE: The rails of the rack are marked by small indentations in 1-U increments (see Figure 5). 1 unit (1.
3. Turn the template over and place the back of the template over the front side of the back rack rails in the same position as you placed it on the front rack rail. 4. Mark the upper- and lower-mounting positions for the slide brackets as shown on the template. After determining where to install the PowerEdge system, mark the racks front and back vertical rails with a felt-tipped marker or masking tape where the systems lower edge will be located. 7 U (12.
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, slightly loosen the slide alignment screws that hold the front slide-assembly mounting bracket to the exterior slide (see Figure 7). NOTE: Do not adjust the back slide-assembly mounting brackets. Doing so will prevent the computer from aligning properly with the rack. Make adjustments only to the front slide-assembly mounting brackets. slide-assembly mounting-bracket flange vertical rail 10-32 x 0.
10 a. Position the mounting-bracket flange at the back of the slide assembly so that the alignment marks are aligned with the indentations on the rack. Secure the mounting bracket with two 10-32 x 0.5-inch Phillips-head screws. Do not completely tighten the two screws until you install the computer and verify that the width between the slide assemblies is correct. b.
cage-nut installation tool cage nut )LJXUH ,QVWDOOLQJ D &DJH 1XW ,QVWDOOLQJ WKH 3RZHU(GJH 6\VWHP LQ WKH 5DFN The subsections that follow include instructions for installing the PowerEdge system. ,QVWDOOLQJ WKH 5DLOV DQG 5DFN $GDSWHUV NOTE: If the rails are preinstalled by Dell, you may skip this section. To install the rails and rack adapters on the computer, perform the following steps.
1. Remove the feet from the computer: a. Lay the computer on its left side on a piece of foam or cardboard (to prevent damage to the computer). b. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, unscrew the screw securing each foot. c. From outside of the computer chassis, pull each foot from the chassis. 2. Remove the rubber plugs from the screw holes on the computers side panel. 3. Install three rails on one side of the computer (see Figure 9).
,QVWDOOLQJ WKH &RPSXWHU To install the computer in the rack, perform the following steps. :$51,1* ,I \RX DUH LQVWDOOLQJ PRUH WKDQ RQH FRPSXWHU LQVWDOO WKH ILUVW FRPSXWHU LQ WKH ORZHVW DYDLODEOH SRVLWLRQ LQ WKH UDFN 1HYHU SXOO PRUH WKDQ RQH FRPSRQHQW RXW RI WKH UDFN DW D WLPH 1. Pull the two interior slide assemblies out of the rack until they lock in the extended position.
interior slide thumbscrews (4) green push button )LJXUH ,QVWDOOLQJ WKH &RPSXWHU LQ WKH 5DFN 3. Slide the computer into the rack until the lock engages. At this time, the computer should not move either in or out. NOTE: As you push the computer into the interior slides, the slide assemblies lock in the extended position. Press the green push button near the end of each interior slide to release the locks (see Figure 10), and then slide the computer completely into the rack. 4.
5. Slide the computer out into the locked position, and then tighten the screws on the three rails on each side of the computer. After you tighten all the screws on the rails on each side of the computer, slide the computer into and out of the rack a few times to ensure that none of the adjustments changed as you tightened the screws. 6. Slide the computer completely into the rack, and tighten the four thumbscrews to hold the computer in position (see Figure 10).
Use the cable tray that you installed on the computer chassis to determine the proper placement of the cable-management arm. Use one 10-32 x 0.5-inch Phillips-head screw to attach the cable-management arm to the vertical rail. 10-32 x 0.5-inch screw vertical rail cable-management arm EDFN RI FRPSXWHU right-angle bracket cable tray 10-32 x 0.25-inch screws (3) )LJXUH ,QVWDOOLQJ WKH &DEOH 0DQDJHPHQW $UP 2. Attach the other end of the cable-management arm to the cable tray (see Figure 12).
4. Secure the cables. Route the cables along the cable-management arm, and secure the cables to the cable-management arm with the Velcro strips attached to the arm. 5. Slide the computer into and out of the rack to verify that the cables are routed correctly. Make sure that the cables are not pinched in the cable-management arm joints. NOTES: You will feel resistance as the rails thread themselves into the ballbearing cages in the slide assembliesthis resistance is normal.
pull pin latch pin offset hinge rail-mounting plate )LJXUH 5HYHUVLQJ WKH &DEOH 0DQDJHPHQW $UP 5HSODFLQJ WKH 5DFN 'RRUV &$87,21 7R SUHYHQW SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ GXH WR WKH VL]H DQG ZHLJKW RI WKH GRRUV QHYHU DWWHPSW WR UHSODFH WKH GRRUV E\ \RXUVHOI To replace the 42-U racks front and back doors, perform the following steps: 1. Lift the front door into position, and align the hinges with the holes in the rack as shown in Figure 3. 2.
5HYHUVLQJ WKH 8 'RRU If you want to reverse the door on the 24-U rack so that the handle is on the other side, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the hinges and door brackets from the door frame. 2. Replace the hinges and door brackets on the opposite side and switch the lock to the opposite side. 3. Replace the door.
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rack doors removing 3 rack kit contents illustrated 2 list of 1 rack kit installation cable-management arm 15 rack adapters 11 rails 11 slide assemblies 7 9 rails installing 11 removing the rack doors 3 6 safety instructions for preventing ESD ix health considerations x slide assemblies adjustments 10 installing 7 9 7 tools recommended 3 reversing the 24-U door 19 reversing the cable-management arm 17 : warnings iii 2 Dell Dimension Systems Users Guide
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