A MAN US GW SERVER RACK R0 2/00 7400 Server Rackmount Installation Guide
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Conventions used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Information about your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Accessing the server system manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Getting additional information . . .
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Preface Conventions used in this manual Throughout this manual, you will see the following conventions: Convention Description ENTER Keyboard key names are printed in small capitals. CTRL+ALT+DEL A plus sign means to press the keys at the same time. Setup Commands to be entered, options to select, and messages that appear on your monitor are printed in bold. User’s Guide Names of publications are printed in italic. Important A note labeled important informs you of special circumstances.
Information about your system Accessing the server system manual A comprehensive 7400 Server System Manual is located on the Server Companion CD, which accompanied this system. To access this document (in PDF format), place the Server Companion CD into the CD drive on a system running a Window-based operating system, then follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. To get the latest updates to your system documentation, visit the technical support area of www.gatewayatwork.com.
Installation 1 This guide provides information on converting your Gateway server to a rackmount configuration and installing your Gateway server in a cabinet. The Gateway rackmount conversion accessory kit includes: ■ Gateway front panel assembly (installed on pre-configured systems) ■ 2 front panel side brackets ■ 2 pairs of Gateway mounting brackets (labeled FRONT and REAR) ■ 2 pairs of generic mounting brackets (short and long) ■ 2 28-inch (71.
Converting to rackmount To convert the server to a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack-mountable drawer, you need to remove the unneeded hardware, then install the mounting hardware and faceplate. If your system came configured for rack installation, go to “Installing the system drawer side rails” on page 7. Removing existing panels To remove the bezel and the top panel: 1 Turn off system power, then disconnect all the peripherals. 2 Make sure the server is on a stable surface, such as a table or counter.
3 Unlock the bezel, if necessary, then depress the two tabs, one on each side of the bezel. 4 Pull the bezel away from the server. Tab Tab 5 Remove the screw located at the top of the server. 6 Slide the top panel forward, then pull it off.
To remove the outriggers and the feet: 1 Turn the server upside down. 2 If outriggers are installed, use your fingers or a flat-bladed screwdriver to lift up on both of the retaining latches, then slide the outrigger towards the center of the bottom panel. 3 Remove the outrigger by pulling it up and away from the server. Outriggers Retaining latches Retaining latches 4 Remove the second outrigger by repeating Steps 2 and 3. 5 Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the feet.
Installing the server side mounting brackets and front panel To install the side mounting brackets: 1 Turn the server on its left side. 2 Align one of the server side mounting brackets with the screw holes on the side (and towards the front) of the server, then attach the bracket using six screws from the accessory kit. Side mounting bracket Side mounting bracket 3 Attach the second server side mounting bracket to the opposite side of the server.
To install the front panel assembly: 1 Remove the three screws securing the bottom panel to the server. You may find it easier to remove the hinge from the front panel assembly, attach the hinge to the server, then re-attach the front panel assembly to the hinge. 2 Move the server forward until the front edge extends slightly beyond the table or counter edge. 3 Align the front panel hinge screw holes over the bottom panel screw holes.
Installing the system drawer side rails Before installing the server (system drawer) in the cabinet, you need to install the system drawer side rails on the server. To install the system drawer side rails: 1 Remove the system drawer side rails from the cabinet mounting rails by depressing the retention clips on the inside of the system drawer side rails, then sliding the rails off.
2 Mount the system drawer side rail on the server using five screws from the accessory kit. Make sure the retention clips are at the back of the server. 3 Mount the second rail on the opposite side of the server.
Installing the cabinet mounting brackets and mounting rails If you are installing the server in a Gateway cabinet, refer to the following section. If you are installing the server in a non-Gateway cabinet, go to “Installing generic mounting brackets” on page 12. Installing Gateway mounting brackets If Gateway mounting brackets are already installed in the cabinet, go to “Installing the cabinet mounting rails onto Gateway brackets” on page 10.
4 Position the back mounting bracket (labeled REAR) on the back vertical mounting rail. 5 Attach the back mounting bracket to the back vertical mounting rail using two screws from the accessory kit. 6 Mount the second set of brackets on the opposite side of the cabinet by repeating Steps 2 through 5.
3 Align the front of the cabinet mounting rail to the front mounting bracket by sliding the inner rail and inner slide until the rail screw hole opening lines up with one of the front mounting bracket screw holes. Cabinet mounting rail Back vertical mounting rail Inner rail Inner slide Spring latch Front vertical mounting rail 4 Attach the front of the cabinet mounting rail to the front mounting bracket using a screw from the accessory kit.
Installing generic mounting brackets If you are installing the server in a non-Gateway cabinet, use the generic mounting brackets. These brackets allow for different cabinet depths. If generic mounting brackets are already installed in the cabinet, go to “Installing the cabinet mounting rails onto generic brackets” on page 13.
5 Attach the back mounting bracket to the back vertical mounting rail using two screws from the accessory kit. If screw holes are not threaded in the back vertical mounting rail, attach the back mounting bracket by using the screws and bar nut from the accessory kit. 6 Mount the second set of brackets on the opposite side of the cabinet by repeating Steps 2 through 5.
3 Align the front of the cabinet mounting rail to the front mounting bracket by sliding the inner rail and inner slide until the rail screw hole opening lines up with the first inner rail screw hole and with the second screw hole on the front mounting bracket. Back vertical mounting rail Front vertical mounting rail Cabinet mounting rail Inner rail Inner slide Spring latch 4 Attach the front of the cabinet mounting rail to the front mounting bracket using a screw from the accessory kit.
Mounting the system drawer in the cabinet To mount the system drawer in the cabinet: 1 Pull both of the inner rails forward until the spring latches on each side lock. 2 Pull the inner slides all the way forward.
3 Lift the system drawer to the same height as the inner rails, then align the system drawer side rails with inner rails. Warning In order to avoid injury or dropping the server, Gateway recommends that two people lift the system drawer.
4 Push the system drawer evenly into the cabinet until the latches on the system drawer side rails lock. 5 Press the latches on both sides of the system drawer side rails, then push the system drawer back until the inner rail spring latches lock. Cabinet mounting rail System drawer side rail latch System drawer side rail 6 From the back side of the cabinet, release the spring latch on the inner rail while pushing the system drawer to the back of the cabinet.
Installing the cable retractor Cable retractors reduce strain on the drawer cables and connectors and simplify maintenance because they keep the cables out of the way. If you are installing a cable retractor in a Gateway cabinet, refer to the following section. If you are installing a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet, go to “Installing a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet” on page 19.
Installing a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet To install a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet: 1 Remove the adapter bracket from the cable retractor straight bracket. 2 Position the cable retractor straight bracket on the back vertical mounting rail, then align the mounting holes on both the cable retractor bracket and the back vertical mounting rail. 3 Attach the bracket to the back vertical mounting rail using a bar nut and screws from the accessory kit.
Attaching the cables to the retractor To attach the cables: 1 Route the cables from the rear of the system drawer to the cable retractor. 2 Attach the cables to the cable retractor, making sure the cables have sufficient slack when the system drawer is pulled forward and pushed back into place. Back vertical mounting rail Adapter bracket Cable retractor Cable 3 Route the cables to their destinations and attach as necessary. 4 If necessary, bundle any excess cable.
Completing the connections Now that the system drawer is installed in the cabinet, it is time to make the system connections. Important A wide variety of system connections are possible. Your actual system connections may be different from the following examples. Connecting a single system drawer To connect the peripherals: 1 Turn off all system drawers and devices in the cabinet before attaching any of the system drawer cables.
Connecting multiple system drawers Multiple system drawers installed in a cabinet can share a single set of peripherals if a switch box, such as an autoswitcher, is installed. 1 The autoswitcher gives control of the monitor and routes the keyboard and mouse inputs to the currently selected system drawer. Installation of the autoswitcher is relatively simple and covered in detail in the autoswitcher user manual.
3 Connect all I/O device cables (keyboard, mouse, video, serial, and parallel) to their respective ports on the back of the system drawer. The system board connectors may appear different than in the illustration, depending on your system board. If connecting multiple system drawers, you must connect extender cables to the system drawers used. You must also attach the peripherals to the appropriate I/O ports on the back of the autoswitcher. Refer to the following figure for connection details.
Connecting the power Gateway recommends that a licensed electrician install a dedicated 230 VAC line with sufficient amperage rating for the system drawer to a breaker box or distribution panel. The power cords must be wired directly into the breaker box. If you use 115 VAC, make sure not to overload any power strip or wall outlet. Observe the following guidelines: ■ Only one system drawer per power strip (15 or 20 amps) or wall outlet (15 or 20 amps).
Turning on the system drawer To turn on the system drawer for the first time: 1 If using a UPS, turn it on first. 2 Turn on the monitor and any additional devices connected to the system drawer. Listen for alarms which may indicate power problems. 3 If multiple system drawers and a switch box are installed, press the switch box button that corresponds to the system drawer being turned on. 4 Press the ON/OFF button on the system drawer.
Turning off the system drawer To turn off the system drawer: 1 Close all programs. 2 If necessary, issue a “flush” command to write the contents of any caches or buffers to disk. 3 If necessary, issue a command to exit or quit the operating system. 4 Press the ON/OFF switch on the system drawer. 5 Turn off any other drawers connected to the system drawer. Securing the system drawer in the cabinet To secure the system drawer: 1 Close the back door of the system cabinet, then lock it if necessary.
A MAN US 7400 RACK GDE R0 6/00 7400 Server Rackmount Installation Guide
