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Contents Safety Instructions 5 SAFETY: Rack Mounting of Systems 5 Rack Installation Instructions 5 Rack Specifications 6 Before You Begin 6 Installation Tasks 7 Recommended Tools and Supplies 7 Removing and Replacing the Rack Doors 8 Removing and Replacing the Side Panels . . . . . 12 Reversing the Front Door (Optional 16 Securing the Rack Leveling Feet 23 Installing the Rack Stabilizer Feet 24 Adjusting the Rack Posts (Optional 27 Routing Cables 28 Coupling Two Racks 32 Contents 3
Contents Safety Instructions 5 SAFETY: Rack Mounting of Systems 5 Rack Installation Instructions 5 Rack Specifications 6 Before You Begin 6 Installation Tasks 7 Recommended Tools and Supplies 7 Removing and Replacing the Rack Doors 8 Removing and Replacing the Side Panels . . . . . 12 Reversing the Front Door (Optional 16 Securing the Rack Leveling Feet 23 Installing the Rack Stabilizer Feet 24 Adjusting the Rack Posts (Optional 27 Routing Cables 28 Coupling Two Racks 32 Contents 3
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...; Before installing your own personal safety and to be included in the rack. Information includes assembling the rack, coupling two racks, and routing cables through this document or as to any other rack complies with any system as well as a separate document. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties with respect to combinations of equipment with...
...; Before installing your own personal safety and to be included in the rack. Information includes assembling the rack, coupling two racks, and routing cables through this document or as to any other rack complies with any system as well as a separate document. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties with respect to combinations of equipment with...
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...When installing multiple systems in this document to others who may be involved. The cabinet has no brakes. WARNING: Avoid rolling the rack cabinet over . WARNING: Do not attempt to install the next system. Avoid long or steep inclines, rough surfaces, or ramps ... could become unstable and may tip over. If you begin installing your rack with the rack. Rack Specifications CAUTION: The rack meets the specifications of cabinet control may occur. Before You Begin WARNING: Before you move your rack, carefully read "Important Safety Information," as well as others . Extend...
...When installing multiple systems in this document to others who may be involved. The cabinet has no brakes. WARNING: Avoid rolling the rack cabinet over . WARNING: Do not attempt to install the next system. Avoid long or steep inclines, rough surfaces, or ramps ... could become unstable and may tip over. If you begin installing your rack with the rack. Rack Specifications CAUTION: The rack meets the specifications of cabinet control may occur. Before You Begin WARNING: Before you move your rack, carefully read "Important Safety Information," as well as others . Extend...
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... one system out of more than one extended system could cause the rack to tip over when a system or other racks. Installation Tasks Installing a rack cabinet involves the following tasks: 1 Removing and replacing the rack doors 2 Removing and replacing the side panels 3 Reversing the front... door and badge (optional) 4 Securing the leveling feet 5 Installing the stabilizer feet 6 Adjusting the rack posts (optional) 7 Routing cables through the rack 8 Coupling two racks (optional) Recommended Tools and Supplies You may need the following tools and supplies to other component is ...
... one system out of more than one extended system could cause the rack to tip over when a system or other racks. Installation Tasks Installing a rack cabinet involves the following tasks: 1 Removing and replacing the rack doors 2 Removing and replacing the side panels 3 Reversing the front... door and badge (optional) 4 Securing the leveling feet 5 Installing the stabilizer feet 6 Adjusting the rack posts (optional) 7 Routing cables through the rack 8 Coupling two racks (optional) Recommended Tools and Supplies You may need the following tools and supplies to other component is ...
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... clip prevents the hinge from being pulled out of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to the rack doors and side panels • 13-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) • 17-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) Removing and Replacing the Rack Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the...
... clip prevents the hinge from being pulled out of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to the rack doors and side panels • 13-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) • 17-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) Removing and Replacing the Rack Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the...
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... hinge post. Installation Guide 9 Figure 1-1. WARNING: Due to the size and weight of the door's hinge-pin housing, pull the door slightly away from the rack so that the door clears the hinge body. 4 Release the hinge pin. 5 Lift the door upward so that you lay the removed door flat with...
... hinge post. Installation Guide 9 Figure 1-1. WARNING: Due to the size and weight of the door's hinge-pin housing, pull the door slightly away from the rack so that the door clears the hinge body. 4 Release the hinge pin. 5 Lift the door upward so that you lay the removed door flat with...
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Opening and Removing the Back Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to remove or install them by yourself. 1 Turn the door handle and open the back doors (see Figure 1-2). Replacing the Front Door To replace the front door, perform the steps for removal in reverse. Opening the Back Doors 1 1 door handle 2 2 back door (2) 10 Installation Guide Figure 1-2.
Opening and Removing the Back Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to remove or install them by yourself. 1 Turn the door handle and open the back doors (see Figure 1-2). Replacing the Front Door To replace the front door, perform the steps for removal in reverse. Opening the Back Doors 1 1 door handle 2 2 back door (2) 10 Installation Guide Figure 1-2.
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... top hinge out of the hinge body. Removing the Back Doors 1 2 3 1 hinge pin 3 hinge-pin housing 2 hinge body WARNING: Due to prevent them from the rack. The hinge pins are designed to the size and weight of the door's hinge-pin housing. Installation Guide 11 a While supporting the door, pull the...
... top hinge out of the hinge body. Removing the Back Doors 1 2 3 1 hinge pin 3 hinge-pin housing 2 hinge body WARNING: Due to prevent them from the rack. The hinge pins are designed to the size and weight of the door's hinge-pin housing. Installation Guide 11 a While supporting the door, pull the...
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... rails and to reverse the direction that the front door opens. NOTE: You must remove the lower side panels in the rack to ensure proper cooling within the rack. Replacing the Back Doors To replace the back doors, perform the steps for installing systems in reverse. Removing the Upper Side... Replacing the Upper Side Panels 1 Lift the upper side panel up and swing the bottom end of the panel away from the rack (see Figure 1-4). 2 Swing the bottom of the rack. 4 Lay the panel in a safe location with the door's outer surface facing upward. NOTE: Although removing the side panels ...
... rails and to reverse the direction that the front door opens. NOTE: You must remove the lower side panels in the rack to ensure proper cooling within the rack. Replacing the Back Doors To replace the back doors, perform the steps for installing systems in reverse. Removing the Upper Side... Replacing the Upper Side Panels 1 Lift the upper side panel up and swing the bottom end of the panel away from the rack (see Figure 1-4). 2 Swing the bottom of the rack. 4 Lay the panel in a safe location with the door's outer surface facing upward. NOTE: Although removing the side panels ...
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Figure 1-4. Replacing the Upper Side Panels 1 2 3 1 panel lip 3 latches (2) 2 upper side panel (2) Removing the Lower Side Panels 1 Pull both latches down and allow the side panel to swing outward slightly at the top. 2 Firmly grasp both sides of the panel. 3 Lift the panel upward until the panel hooks clear the holes in the bottom of the rack frame. 4 Place the panel in a safe location with the panel's outer surface facing upward to help prevent damage to its cosmetic coating. 5 Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other lower side panel. Installation Guide 13
Figure 1-4. Replacing the Upper Side Panels 1 2 3 1 panel lip 3 latches (2) 2 upper side panel (2) Removing the Lower Side Panels 1 Pull both latches down and allow the side panel to swing outward slightly at the top. 2 Firmly grasp both sides of the panel. 3 Lift the panel upward until the panel hooks clear the holes in the bottom of the rack frame. 4 Place the panel in a safe location with the panel's outer surface facing upward to help prevent damage to its cosmetic coating. 5 Repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other lower side panel. Installation Guide 13
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Replacing the Lower Side Panels 1 2 3 1 panel hook (2) 3 lower side panel (2) 2 latch (2) NOTE: The following procedures apply to extra-deep racks only. 14 Installation Guide Replacing the Lower Side Panels 1 Lower the panel into the rack, inserting the back panel hook into the back hole in the bottom of the rack frame and the front hook into the corresponding hole in the front of the rack frame (see Figure 1-5). 2 Swing the top end of the panel towards the rack. 3 Press the panel into the rack until both latches lock into place. Figure 1-5.
Replacing the Lower Side Panels 1 2 3 1 panel hook (2) 3 lower side panel (2) 2 latch (2) NOTE: The following procedures apply to extra-deep racks only. 14 Installation Guide Replacing the Lower Side Panels 1 Lower the panel into the rack, inserting the back panel hook into the back hole in the bottom of the rack frame and the front hook into the corresponding hole in the front of the rack frame (see Figure 1-5). 2 Swing the top end of the panel towards the rack. 3 Press the panel into the rack until both latches lock into place. Figure 1-5.
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Figure 1-6. Removing the Rear Side Panel 1 Remove the screws (2) holding the rear side panel in the middle of the rear panel into the slot on the rack PDU tray. 2 Install screws at the top and bottom to secure the rear side panel. Replacing the Rear Side Panel 1 Insert the alignment bracket located in place from inside the rack. 2 Lift the rear side panel up and away from the rack. Replacing the Rear Side Panels 1 2 3 1 rear side panel 3 alignment bracket 4 2 screw (2) 4 slot in PDU tray Installation Guide 15
Figure 1-6. Removing the Rear Side Panel 1 Remove the screws (2) holding the rear side panel in the middle of the rear panel into the slot on the rack PDU tray. 2 Install screws at the top and bottom to secure the rear side panel. Replacing the Rear Side Panel 1 Insert the alignment bracket located in place from inside the rack. 2 Lift the rear side panel up and away from the rack. Replacing the Rear Side Panels 1 2 3 1 rear side panel 3 alignment bracket 4 2 screw (2) 4 slot in PDU tray Installation Guide 15
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... might need a stepladder in order to access the Allen bolt that secures the top hinge body to remove the front-door hinge bodies from the rack and reinstall them on page 12). 3 Reverse the top hinge body. a Pull the hinge pin slightly upward so that the front door opens, complete the... "Removing and Replacing the Side Panels" on the side opposite their original positions. Reversing the Front Door (Optional) NOTE: Use a 4-mm Allen wrench to the rack. b Using the needle-nose pliers, remove the retention clip, and slide the hinge pin out of the hinge body. 16 Installation Guide
... might need a stepladder in order to access the Allen bolt that secures the top hinge body to remove the front-door hinge bodies from the rack and reinstall them on page 12). 3 Reverse the top hinge body. a Pull the hinge pin slightly upward so that the front door opens, complete the... "Removing and Replacing the Side Panels" on the side opposite their original positions. Reversing the Front Door (Optional) NOTE: Use a 4-mm Allen wrench to the rack. b Using the needle-nose pliers, remove the retention clip, and slide the hinge pin out of the hinge body. 16 Installation Guide
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Removing the Front-Door Hinges 1 6 2 5 4 3 1 hinge pin 3 bottom hinge 5 retention clip 2 top hinge 4 hinge post 6 body spring c Remove the hinge spring from the hinge body. e Using the 4-mm Allen wrench, remove the Allen bolts that the hinge-pin holes are now on the right side of the hinge body (see Figure 1-8). d Place the hinge pin, retention clip, and spring in a safe location. f Rotate the hinge body 180 degrees so that secure the hinge body to the rack, and place the bolts with the hinge pin, retention clip, and body spring. Installation Guide 17 Figure 1-7.
Removing the Front-Door Hinges 1 6 2 5 4 3 1 hinge pin 3 bottom hinge 5 retention clip 2 top hinge 4 hinge post 6 body spring c Remove the hinge spring from the hinge body. e Using the 4-mm Allen wrench, remove the Allen bolts that the hinge-pin holes are now on the right side of the hinge body (see Figure 1-8). d Place the hinge pin, retention clip, and spring in a safe location. f Rotate the hinge body 180 degrees so that secure the hinge body to the rack, and place the bolts with the hinge pin, retention clip, and body spring. Installation Guide 17 Figure 1-7.
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Figure 1-8. h Insert the spring between the top and bottom hinge-pin holes in the right side of the rack, and fasten the hinge body to the right side of the rack with the Allen bolts. Reversing the Top and Bottom Hinges 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 hinge pin 3 spring 5 hinge post 7 front of rack 2 top hinge body 4 retention clip 6 bottom hinge body g Locate the top bolt holes in the bottom hinge body. 18 Installation Guide
Figure 1-8. h Insert the spring between the top and bottom hinge-pin holes in the right side of the rack, and fasten the hinge body to the right side of the rack with the Allen bolts. Reversing the Top and Bottom Hinges 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 hinge pin 3 spring 5 hinge post 7 front of rack 2 top hinge body 4 retention clip 6 bottom hinge body g Locate the top bolt holes in the bottom hinge body. 18 Installation Guide
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c Locate the bottom bolt holes in the right side of the rack, and use the Allen bolts to fasten the hinge body to the rack, and place the bolts in a safe location. j Insert the retention clip through the hinge so that its hinge-pin housings are now on the right ... Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. i Insert the hinge pin into the hinge body. a Remove the Allen bolts that the hinge posts are on the other side of the rack. 5 Rotate the front door 180 degrees so that the retention clip is below the spring. 4 Reverse the bottom hinge body.
c Locate the bottom bolt holes in the right side of the rack, and use the Allen bolts to fasten the hinge body to the rack, and place the bolts in a safe location. j Insert the retention clip through the hinge so that its hinge-pin housings are now on the right ... Figure 1-9). Figure 1-9. i Insert the hinge pin into the hinge body. a Remove the Allen bolts that the hinge posts are on the other side of the rack. 5 Rotate the front door 180 degrees so that the retention clip is below the spring. 4 Reverse the bottom hinge body.
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See Figure 1-10. 20 Installation Guide b Remove the lock catch and rotate it 180 degrees. a Unscrew the two Phillips screws that hold the lock catch to the vertical frame member. 6 Replace the front door by reversing the steps in "Removing the Front Door" on the other rack front vertical frame member by aligning the holes of the catch with the holes of the frame member and then reinserting the two Phillips screws. c Reinstall the lock catch on page 8. 7 Reverse the lock catch.
See Figure 1-10. 20 Installation Guide b Remove the lock catch and rotate it 180 degrees. a Unscrew the two Phillips screws that hold the lock catch to the vertical frame member. 6 Replace the front door by reversing the steps in "Removing the Front Door" on the other rack front vertical frame member by aligning the holes of the catch with the holes of the frame member and then reinserting the two Phillips screws. c Reinstall the lock catch on page 8. 7 Reverse the lock catch.
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... feet before you adjust the leveling feet, ensure that requires minimal adjustments to install the stabilizer feet, which are mounted on the corners of the rack. NOTE: If the rack is resting on an uneven floor surface and the leveling and stabilizing feet are not supporting the weight of the... rack. Your rack includes four leveling feet, which are necessary to tip over . Before you move your systems in firm contact with the leveling feet deployed. The leveling ...
... feet before you adjust the leveling feet, ensure that requires minimal adjustments to install the stabilizer feet, which are mounted on the corners of the rack. NOTE: If the rack is resting on an uneven floor surface and the leveling and stabilizing feet are not supporting the weight of the... rack. Your rack includes four leveling feet, which are necessary to tip over . Before you move your systems in firm contact with the leveling feet deployed. The leveling ...
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..., and install left or right stabilizer feet on the racks at each end of a suite. 24 Installation Guide Install stabilizer feet on the rack as follows: • Install front and side stabilizer feet on a standalone rack. • Install front stabilizer feet on all racks in the rack. Adjusting the Leveling Feet 1 2 3 1 leveling foot stem 3 leveling...
..., and install left or right stabilizer feet on the racks at each end of a suite. 24 Installation Guide Install stabilizer feet on the rack as follows: • Install front and side stabilizer feet on a standalone rack. • Install front stabilizer feet on all racks in the rack. Adjusting the Leveling Feet 1 2 3 1 leveling foot stem 3 leveling...
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Installing the Front Stabilizer Feet 1 1 front stabilizer foot (2) Installation Guide 25 Figure 1-13. Installing the Front Stabilizer Feet 1 Open the front door. 2 Reach into the rack and pull up firmly on each stabilizer to detach them from the frame. 3 Remove the plastic fasteners attached to the stabilizer feet. 4 Position each front stabilizer foot against the base of the rack frame and align its holes with the corresponding holes in the frame. 5 Use the provided bolts, washers, and cage nuts to secure each foot to the rack as shown in Figure 1-13.
Installing the Front Stabilizer Feet 1 1 front stabilizer foot (2) Installation Guide 25 Figure 1-13. Installing the Front Stabilizer Feet 1 Open the front door. 2 Reach into the rack and pull up firmly on each stabilizer to detach them from the frame. 3 Remove the plastic fasteners attached to the stabilizer feet. 4 Position each front stabilizer foot against the base of the rack frame and align its holes with the corresponding holes in the frame. 5 Use the provided bolts, washers, and cage nuts to secure each foot to the rack as shown in Figure 1-13.