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... and weight of the rack, a minimum of system and rack complies with all liability and warranties in a Dell™ rack cabinet using the customer rack kit. After installing system/components in a rack by yourself. Rack Installation Guide 5 Systems are intended to be included in the rack. NOTE: Your system is your system and rack...
... and weight of the rack, a minimum of system and rack complies with all liability and warranties in a Dell™ rack cabinet using the customer rack kit. After installing system/components in a rack by yourself. Rack Installation Guide 5 Systems are intended to be included in the rack. NOTE: Your system is your system and rack...
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... that have square or round holes. One rack kit is required for trained service technicians installing one or more systems in a rack cabinet. The RapidRails™ configuration can be installed in the rack cabinet. 6 Rack Installation Guide General Installation Instructions This installation guide provides instructions for each system to the floor, and that the full weight of...
... that have square or round holes. One rack kit is required for trained service technicians installing one or more systems in a rack cabinet. The RapidRails™ configuration can be installed in the rack cabinet. 6 Rack Installation Guide General Installation Instructions This installation guide provides instructions for each system to the floor, and that the full weight of...
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... "Safety Instructions" on page 5, as well as others who may be involved. CAUTION: When installing multiple systems in a rack. Important Safety Information Observe the safety precautions in the following subsections when installing your system in the rack. Rack Installation Guide 7 Retract the leveling feet when relocating the rack cabinet. This precaution becomes increasingly important...
... "Safety Instructions" on page 5, as well as others who may be involved. CAUTION: When installing multiple systems in a rack. Important Safety Information Observe the safety precautions in the following subsections when installing your system in the rack. Rack Installation Guide 7 Retract the leveling feet when relocating the rack cabinet. This precaution becomes increasingly important...
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...8226; A #2 Phillips screwdriver • Masking tape or a felt-tip pen, for instructions on racks joined to install stabilizers accordingly before installing components in the rack. The stabilizer feet help prevent the rack from tipping over , potentially resulting in bodily injury ... other racks. Therefore, always install the stabilizer(s) before installing systems in a rack could cause the rack to be used • A measuring ruler or tape measure 8 Rack Installation Guide Rack Stabilizer Feet CAUTION: Before installing systems in a rack, install front and side stabilizers on ...
...8226; A #2 Phillips screwdriver • Masking tape or a felt-tip pen, for instructions on racks joined to install stabilizers accordingly before installing components in the rack. The stabilizer feet help prevent the rack from tipping over , potentially resulting in bodily injury ... other racks. Therefore, always install the stabilizer(s) before installing systems in a rack could cause the rack to be used • A measuring ruler or tape measure 8 Rack Installation Guide Rack Stabilizer Feet CAUTION: Before installing systems in a rack, install front and side stabilizers on ...
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... contains the maximum number of Velcro tie wraps and I /O cable enumerators (12) 3 strain-relief bar 5 flange-head 10-32 x 0.5-inch 6 cage nuts (2) Phillips screws (4) Rack Installation Guide 9 Figure 1-1.
... contains the maximum number of Velcro tie wraps and I /O cable enumerators (12) 3 strain-relief bar 5 flange-head 10-32 x 0.5-inch 6 cage nuts (2) Phillips screws (4) Rack Installation Guide 9 Figure 1-1.
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... tie wraps and I /O cable enumerators (12) 3 strain-relief bar 4 Velcro tie wraps 5 flange-head 10-32 x 0.5-inch 6 clip nuts (2) (15) Phillips screws (12) 10 Rack Installation Guide VersaRails Rack Kit Contents The VersaRails rack kit includes the following items (see Figure 1-2): • One pair of VersaRails assemblies • One strain-relief bar...
... tie wraps and I /O cable enumerators (12) 3 strain-relief bar 4 Velcro tie wraps 5 flange-head 10-32 x 0.5-inch 6 clip nuts (2) (15) Phillips screws (12) 10 Rack Installation Guide VersaRails Rack Kit Contents The VersaRails rack kit includes the following items (see Figure 1-2): • One pair of VersaRails assemblies • One strain-relief bar...
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... space for removing doors in the documentation provided with a horizontal line on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to remove or install them by yourself. Rack Installation Guide 11 Marking the Rack You must allow 10 U (44.45 cm or 17.5 inches) of each system you are... installing in the rack cabinet. Removing the Rack Doors See the procedures for each 1-U space is installed in the lowest available position in the rack. 1 Place a mark on...
... space for removing doors in the documentation provided with a horizontal line on the rack's front vertical rails where you want to remove or install them by yourself. Rack Installation Guide 11 Marking the Rack You must allow 10 U (44.45 cm or 17.5 inches) of each system you are... installing in the rack cabinet. Removing the Rack Doors See the procedures for each 1-U space is installed in the lowest available position in the rack. 1 Place a mark on...
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One Rack Unit 1 U (44 mm or 1.75 inches) 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) 2 Mark the rack's front vertical rails with a felt-tipped pen or masking tape approximately 44.45 cm (17.5 inches) above the original mark you made (or count up 30 holes in a rack that meets CEA-310-E standards). (If you counted holes, place a mark just above the top hole.) This mark or piece of tape indicates where the system's upper edge will be located on the vertical rails (see Figure 1-4). 12 Rack Installation Guide Figure 1-3.
One Rack Unit 1 U (44 mm or 1.75 inches) 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 15.9 mm (0.625 inch) 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) 2 Mark the rack's front vertical rails with a felt-tipped pen or masking tape approximately 44.45 cm (17.5 inches) above the original mark you made (or count up 30 holes in a rack that meets CEA-310-E standards). (If you counted holes, place a mark just above the top hole.) This mark or piece of tape indicates where the system's upper edge will be located on the vertical rails (see Figure 1-4). 12 Rack Installation Guide Figure 1-3.
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Figure 1-4. Marking the Vertical Rails 1 1 tape on vertical rails Rack Installation Guide 13
Figure 1-4. Marking the Vertical Rails 1 1 tape on vertical rails Rack Installation Guide 13
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...3 Next, push down on the flange until the mounting tabs are mounted at the same vertical position on both sides of the rack. 14 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: Ensure that its mounting-bracket flange fits in the appropriate location on the rack (see Figure 1-5). 4 At the back of the cabinet, pull...on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting tabs seat in the square holes and the push button pops out and clicks (see Figure 1-5). Installing the RapidRails Assemblies 1 At the front of the rack cabinet, position one of the RapidRails assemblies so that the rails are in the ...
...3 Next, push down on the flange until the mounting tabs are mounted at the same vertical position on both sides of the rack. 14 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: Ensure that its mounting-bracket flange fits in the appropriate location on the rack (see Figure 1-5). 4 At the back of the cabinet, pull...on the mounting-bracket flange until the mounting tabs seat in the square holes and the push button pops out and clicks (see Figure 1-5). Installing the RapidRails Assemblies 1 At the front of the rack cabinet, position one of the RapidRails assemblies so that the rails are in the ...
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Installing the RapidRails Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 front of rack 1 upper mounting tab 4 rail-assembly mountingbracket flange 2 push button 3 lower mounting tab 5 rail assemblies (2) Rack Installation Guide 15 Figure 1-5.
Installing the RapidRails Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 front of rack 1 upper mounting tab 4 rail-assembly mountingbracket flange 2 push button 3 lower mounting tab 5 rail assemblies (2) Rack Installation Guide 15 Figure 1-5.
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...6th-U space counting up from the bottom. Installing the VersaRails Assemblies 1 At the front of the rack cabinet, place a VersaRails assembly so that its mounting-bracket flange fits between the marks on both sides of the rack. 16 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: The two midsection round holes on... the rack (see Figure 1-6). 3 Install two 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws in the middle round hole of the 1st-U ...
...6th-U space counting up from the bottom. Installing the VersaRails Assemblies 1 At the front of the rack cabinet, place a VersaRails assembly so that its mounting-bracket flange fits between the marks on both sides of the rack. 16 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: The two midsection round holes on... the rack (see Figure 1-6). 3 Install two 10-32 x 0.5-inch flange-head Phillips screws in the middle round hole of the 1st-U ...
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Installing the VersaRails Rail Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 front of rack 1 rail-assembly mounting- 2 tooled arrow cutouts (2) 3 vertical rails bracket flange 4 Phillips screws (2) 5 rail assemblies (2) Rack Installation Guide 17 Figure 1-6.
Installing the VersaRails Rail Assemblies 1 2 3 4 5 front of rack 1 rail-assembly mounting- 2 tooled arrow cutouts (2) 3 vertical rails bracket flange 4 Phillips screws (2) 5 rail assemblies (2) Rack Installation Guide 17 Figure 1-6.
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... system in the rack by yourself. CAUTION: It is recommended that more than one person assist in lifting the system. 3 Guide the system into position to install it in the rack. 2 Lift the system into the rack and lower the system onto the rail assemblies (see Figure ...thumbscrews on the chassis front panel. 5 Reinstall the blades, rear modules, power supplies, and fans. 18 Rack Installation Guide Installing the System in the Rack CAUTION: If you are installing more than one person assist in lifting the system. NOTICE: It is recommended that the two rack stabilizer mounting ...
... system in the rack by yourself. CAUTION: It is recommended that more than one person assist in lifting the system. 3 Guide the system into position to install it in the rack. 2 Lift the system into the rack and lower the system onto the rail assemblies (see Figure ...thumbscrews on the chassis front panel. 5 Reinstall the blades, rear modules, power supplies, and fans. 18 Rack Installation Guide Installing the System in the Rack CAUTION: If you are installing more than one person assist in lifting the system. NOTICE: It is recommended that the two rack stabilizer mounting ...
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Installing the System in the Rack 1 2 3 1 thumbscrews (4) 2 LCD module 3 rail assemblies (2) Rack Installation Guide 19 Figure 1-7.
Installing the System in the Rack 1 2 3 1 thumbscrews (4) 2 LCD module 3 rail assemblies (2) Rack Installation Guide 19 Figure 1-7.
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...Dell recommends that are included with your system (see Figure 1-8). • An I /O modules (see Figure 1-8). 2 On the back of the system on the left and right vertical rails, locate the U-space that is third from the top of the rack, install each attachment point (see Figure 1-9). Install... which maintains the sequence of cables in the order they are installing systems in the tooled top hole of the U-space (clinch nut hole). See Figure 1-8. 20 Rack Installation Guide Each U-space contains three holes. Install the default strain-relief bar in a rack and routing cables ...
...Dell recommends that are included with your system (see Figure 1-8). • An I /O modules (see Figure 1-8). 2 On the back of the system on the left and right vertical rails, locate the U-space that is third from the top of the rack, install each attachment point (see Figure 1-9). Install... which maintains the sequence of cables in the order they are installing systems in the tooled top hole of the U-space (clinch nut hole). See Figure 1-8. 20 Rack Installation Guide Each U-space contains three holes. Install the default strain-relief bar in a rack and routing cables ...
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Figure 1-8. Installing the Strain-Relief Bar 2 1 3 4 back of rack 6 5 1 cage nut (2) 2 4 default strain- 5 relief bar position mounting screw (2) 3 rack stabilizer shipping 6 bracket optional strain-relief bar (for upward cabling) rack stabilizer shipping bracket lower clinch nut Rack Installation Guide 21
Figure 1-8. Installing the Strain-Relief Bar 2 1 3 4 back of rack 6 5 1 cage nut (2) 2 4 default strain- 5 relief bar position mounting screw (2) 3 rack stabilizer shipping 6 bracket optional strain-relief bar (for upward cabling) rack stabilizer shipping bracket lower clinch nut Rack Installation Guide 21
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... cascade over the strain-relief bar, allowing maximum airflow and serviceability for your cables following the steps described in the group (see Figure 1-9). 22 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: Each enumerator is to keep the sequence of cable connectors and their respective connectors, see the instructions in "Connecting and Bundling the Cables" on...
... cascade over the strain-relief bar, allowing maximum airflow and serviceability for your cables following the steps described in the group (see Figure 1-9). 22 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: Each enumerator is to keep the sequence of cable connectors and their respective connectors, see the instructions in "Connecting and Bundling the Cables" on...
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... cables grouped and ordered with two enumerators: one of three graduated thicknesses of eight cables, seat the topmost cable in the group. Rack Installation Guide 23 For this same example, you have no more than eight cables grouped and attached to slide on the strain-relief bar. NOTE: ... wrapping around the cable bundle again, crossing the tie wrap in front of eight cables in a variety of I/O modules during removal and installation. Securing the Cables to your cabling configuration, you can group and order the cables in one with the upper eight cables from both columns...
... cables grouped and ordered with two enumerators: one of three graduated thicknesses of eight cables, seat the topmost cable in the group. Rack Installation Guide 23 For this same example, you have no more than eight cables grouped and attached to slide on the strain-relief bar. NOTE: ... wrapping around the cable bundle again, crossing the tie wrap in front of eight cables in a variety of I/O modules during removal and installation. Securing the Cables to your cabling configuration, you can group and order the cables in one with the upper eight cables from both columns...
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This completes the rack installation of your rack cabinets. Securing the Cables to the Rack 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 9 8 1 I/O cable enumerator (segments 1-8) 4 fiber optic cable connectors (16) 7 Velcro tie wraps (15) 2 I/O cable enumerator (segments 9-16) 5 fiber optic cables (16) 3 cable notches (3 per segment) 6 strain-relief bar 8 power cables 9 vertical rail Replacing the Rack Doors See the procedures for replacing doors in the documentation provided with your system. 24 Rack Installation Guide Figure 1-9.
This completes the rack installation of your rack cabinets. Securing the Cables to the Rack 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 9 8 1 I/O cable enumerator (segments 1-8) 4 fiber optic cable connectors (16) 7 Velcro tie wraps (15) 2 I/O cable enumerator (segments 9-16) 5 fiber optic cables (16) 3 cable notches (3 per segment) 6 strain-relief bar 8 power cables 9 vertical rail Replacing the Rack Doors See the procedures for replacing doors in the documentation provided with your system. 24 Rack Installation Guide Figure 1-9.