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...rack. CAUTION: Instructions for Rack-Mounted Systems: • Your rack kit has been approved only for specific caution statements and procedures. Rack Installation Instructions This installation guide provides instructions for rack stability and safety. Safety Instructions Use the following precautions for trained service technicians installing a rack enclosure. SAFETY: Rack... "Component" refers to any other rack complies with respect to install stabilizers can be components in this entire procedure carefully. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties with ...
...rack. CAUTION: Instructions for Rack-Mounted Systems: • Your rack kit has been approved only for specific caution statements and procedures. Rack Installation Instructions This installation guide provides instructions for rack stability and safety. Safety Instructions Use the following precautions for trained service technicians installing a rack enclosure. SAFETY: Rack... "Component" refers to any other rack complies with respect to install stabilizers can be components in this entire procedure carefully. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties with ...
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... could become unstable and may tip over. WARNING: You must strictly follow the procedures in the rack. 6 Installation Guide WARNING: Rack cabinets can be involved. Important Safety Information Observe the safety precautions in the following subsections when installing your system in a rack, complete all of the procedures for support and to break, and the...
... could become unstable and may tip over. WARNING: You must strictly follow the procedures in the rack. 6 Installation Guide WARNING: Rack cabinets can be involved. Important Safety Information Observe the safety precautions in the following subsections when installing your system in a rack, complete all of the procedures for support and to break, and the...
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... weight of more than one time. Rack Stabilizer Feet WARNING: Before installing systems in the rack. Therefore, always install the stabilizer(s) before installing systems in a rack could cause the rack to install the rack: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Flat head screwdriver • 12-mm wrench Installation Guide 7 Installation Tasks Installing a rack cabinet involves the following tasks: 1 Removing...
... weight of more than one time. Rack Stabilizer Feet WARNING: Before installing systems in the rack. Therefore, always install the stabilizer(s) before installing systems in a rack could cause the rack to install the rack: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Flat head screwdriver • 12-mm wrench Installation Guide 7 Installation Tasks Installing a rack cabinet involves the following tasks: 1 Removing...
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...pin upward so that the front door opens) • Keys to the rack doors and side panels • 13-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) • 17-mm wrench (for rack removal from being pulled out of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to remove or install them by yourself. The ...hinge pin's retention clip prevents the hinge from pallet) Removing and Replacing the Rack Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the hinge body. 8 Installation Guide WARNING: When storing the doors, lay the doors flat so they do not fall over and accidentally injure...
...pin upward so that the front door opens) • Keys to the rack doors and side panels • 13-mm wrench (for rack removal from pallet) • 17-mm wrench (for rack removal from being pulled out of the rack cabinet doors, never attempt to remove or install them by yourself. The ...hinge pin's retention clip prevents the hinge from pallet) Removing and Replacing the Rack Doors WARNING: Because of the size and weight of the hinge body. 8 Installation Guide WARNING: When storing the doors, lay the doors flat so they do not fall over and accidentally injure...
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... surface facing upward to help prevent damage 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 the door clears the bottom hinge post...
... surface facing upward to help prevent damage 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 the door clears the bottom hinge post...
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Replacing the Front Door To replace the front door, perform the steps for removal in reverse. Figure 1-2. Opening the Back Doors 1 1 door handle 2 2 back door (2) 10 Installation Guide 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. Figure 1-2. Opening the Back Doors 1 1 door handle 2 2 back door (2) 10 Installation Guide 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).
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... of the door's hinge-pin housing. 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. Installation Guide 11 2 Remove the right back door. a While supporting the door, pull the pin for the bottom hinge. You will hear a click sound as you pull...
... of the door's hinge-pin housing. 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. Installation Guide 11 2 Remove the right back door. a While supporting the door, pull the pin for the bottom hinge. You will hear a click sound as you pull...
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... side panel. e Repeat step a through step 4 for installing systems in order to ensure proper cooling within the rack. NOTE: You must remove the lower side panels in a rack, having the sides open makes it easier to install slide assemblies and support rails and to reverse the direction that ... 1-4). 2 Swing the bottom of the panel downward onto the rack. 3 Press the panel into the rack until the panel lip clears the top of the panel. 3 Lift the panel upward until both latches lock into place. 12 Installation Guide Replacing the Back Doors To replace the back doors, perform the...
... side panel. e Repeat step a through step 4 for installing systems in order to ensure proper cooling within the rack. NOTE: You must remove the lower side panels in a rack, having the sides open makes it easier to install slide assemblies and support rails and to reverse the direction that ... 1-4). 2 Swing the bottom of the panel downward onto the rack. 3 Press the panel into the rack until the panel lip clears the top of the panel. 3 Lift the panel upward until both latches lock into place. 12 Installation Guide Replacing the Back Doors To replace the back doors, perform the...
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Figure 1-4. Installation Guide 13 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.
Figure 1-4. Installation Guide 13 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.
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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. 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
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Removing the Rear Side Panel 1 Remove the screws (2) holding the rear side panel in PDU tray Installation Guide 15 Figure 1-6. Replacing the Rear Side Panels 1 2 3 1 rear side panel 3 alignment bracket 4 2 screw (2) 4 slot in place from inside the rack. 2 Lift the rear side panel up and away from the rack. Replacing the Rear Side Panel 1 Insert the alignment bracket located 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.
Removing the Rear Side Panel 1 Remove the screws (2) holding the rear side panel in PDU tray Installation Guide 15 Figure 1-6. Replacing the Rear Side Panels 1 2 3 1 rear side panel 3 alignment bracket 4 2 screw (2) 4 slot in place from inside the rack. 2 Lift the rear side panel up and away from the rack. Replacing the Rear Side Panel 1 Insert the alignment bracket located 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.
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b Using the needle-nose pliers, remove the retention clip, and slide the hinge pin out of the hinge body. 16 Installation Guide To reverse the direction that you can access the retention clip (see "Removing and Replacing the Side Panels" on the side opposite their original positions....see "Removing the Front Door" on page 8). 2 Remove the side panels (see Figure 1-7). Reversing the Front Door (Optional) NOTE: Use a 4-mm Allen wrench to the rack. You 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...
b Using the needle-nose pliers, remove the retention clip, and slide the hinge pin out of the hinge body. 16 Installation Guide To reverse the direction that you can access the retention clip (see "Removing and Replacing the Side Panels" on the side opposite their original positions....see "Removing the Front Door" on page 8). 2 Remove the side panels (see Figure 1-7). Reversing the Front Door (Optional) NOTE: Use a 4-mm Allen wrench to the rack. You 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...
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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). 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. d Place the hinge pin, retention clip, and spring in a safe location. 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). 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. d Place the hinge pin, retention clip, and spring in a safe location. 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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Rotate the Front Door Installation Guide 19 a Remove the Allen bolts that secure the hinge body to the right side of the rack. 5 Rotate the front door 180 degrees so that its hinge-pin housings are now on the right side (see Figure 1-8). b Rotate the hinge body 180 ... body (see Figure 1-9). j Insert the retention clip through the hinge so that the hinge posts are on the other 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. Figure 1-9. i Insert the hinge pin into the hinge body.
Rotate the Front Door Installation Guide 19 a Remove the Allen bolts that secure the hinge body to the right side of the rack. 5 Rotate the front door 180 degrees so that its hinge-pin housings are now on the right side (see Figure 1-8). b Rotate the hinge body 180 ... body (see Figure 1-9). j Insert the retention clip through the hinge so that the hinge posts are on the other 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. Figure 1-9. i Insert the hinge pin into the hinge body.
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b Remove the lock catch and rotate it 180 degrees. c Reinstall the lock catch on page 8. 7 Reverse the lock catch. 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. See Figure 1-10. 20 Installation Guide a Unscrew the two Phillips screws that hold the lock catch to the vertical frame member.
b Remove the lock catch and rotate it 180 degrees. c Reinstall the lock catch on page 8. 7 Reverse the lock catch. 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. See Figure 1-10. 20 Installation Guide a Unscrew the two Phillips screws that hold the lock catch to the vertical frame member.
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a Open the front door. b From inside the door, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the badge release notch (see Figure 1-11). Installation Guide 21 Reversing the Front Door Lock Catch 1 2 1 lock catch 2 screws 8 Reverse the badge on the front door. Figure 1-10.
a Open the front door. b From inside the door, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the badge release notch (see Figure 1-11). Installation Guide 21 Reversing the Front Door Lock Catch 1 2 1 lock catch 2 screws 8 Reverse the badge on the front door. Figure 1-10.
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d Lift up on the badge and pull it counter-clockwise. Reversing the Front Door Badge 1 2 5 3 4 1 badge release notch 3 center tab (2) 5 badge hook (2) 2 front door badge 4 badge retention clip (2) c Push the screwdriver into the notch until it stops, and turn it off the door. Figure 1-11. e Rotate the badge 180 degrees so that it will read correctly when reinstalled. 22 Installation Guide
d Lift up on the badge and pull it counter-clockwise. Reversing the Front Door Badge 1 2 5 3 4 1 badge release notch 3 center tab (2) 5 badge hook (2) 2 front door badge 4 badge retention clip (2) c Push the screwdriver into the notch until it stops, and turn it off the door. Figure 1-11. e Rotate the badge 180 degrees so that it will read correctly when reinstalled. 22 Installation Guide
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...leveling feet, and then move the rack to another location that the rack is not leveled properly, you install your systems. A fully loaded rack may cause the rack to install the stabilizer feet, which are not supporting the weight of the rack. Installation Guide 23 The leveling feet are not all... statements below before moving the rack. WARNING: Adjust the leveling feet until each corner of the rack do not rise more than 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) above the floor...
...leveling feet, and then move the rack to another location that the rack is not leveled properly, you install your systems. A fully loaded rack may cause the rack to install the stabilizer feet, which are not supporting the weight of the rack. Installation Guide 23 The leveling feet are not all... statements below before moving the rack. WARNING: Adjust the leveling feet until each corner of the rack do not rise more than 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) above the floor...
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... leveling foot stem 3 leveling pad 2 hex nut Installing the Rack Stabilizer Feet WARNING: Installing systems in a rack without the front and side stabilizer feet installed could cause the rack to tip over, potentially resulting in the rack. Therefore, always install the stabilizer feet before installing components in ...feet on the rack as follows: • Install front and side stabilizer feet on a standalone rack. • Install front stabilizer feet on all racks in a suite, and install left or right stabilizer feet on the racks at each end of a suite. 24 Installation Guide Figure 1-12...
... leveling foot stem 3 leveling pad 2 hex nut Installing the Rack Stabilizer Feet WARNING: Installing systems in a rack without the front and side stabilizer feet installed could cause the rack to tip over, potentially resulting in the rack. Therefore, always install the stabilizer feet before installing components in ...feet on the rack as follows: • Install front and side stabilizer feet on a standalone rack. • Install front stabilizer feet on all racks in a suite, and install left or right stabilizer feet on the racks at each end of a suite. 24 Installation Guide Figure 1-12...