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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node

Server Installation Guide

Rev 01
October 2019

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Page 1: ...Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide Rev 01 October 2019 ...

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Page 3: ...elines for installing and connecting AC power cables 38 Sample single phase wiring for R640 servers 39 Install Management Network I O Cables 43 Guidelines for installing and connecting management network cables 44 Management network A nodes 1 16 cabling 45 Management network A nodes 17 22 cabling 46 Management network B nodes 23 32 cabling 47 Install Data Network I O Cables 49 Data network A nodes...

Page 4: ...B wiring for R740XD servers 76 Update the Install Database 77 Update the install database 78 R840 Procedures 79 R840 Equipment Installation 81 R840 server installation guidelines 82 Installation of the equipment in the cabinet 83 Identify the kit components 84 Install the rails 84 Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet 85 Install the front bezel 86 Install the strain relief bar route and secure...

Page 5: ...50 Cabinet stack up for R740xd servers 59 A10 sliding rail assembly 1U systems 60 B13 sliding rail assembly 2U systems 60 Installing the rear end of the rail 61 Installing the front end of the rail 62 Installing screws 62 Pull the inner rails out of the cabinet 63 Install the system in the rails 64 Slide the system into the cabinet 64 Installing the front bezel on 1U system 65 Installing the front...

Page 6: ...Figures 6 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 7: ...se power distribution cabling from top to bottom 39 Management A nodes 1 16 cabling 45 Management A nodes 17 22 cabling 47 Management B nodes 23 32 cabling 47 Data A nodes 1 22 cabling 50 Data B nodes 1 22 cabling 51 Stack up for a minimum configuration 58 Stack up for a maximum configuration 58 Single phase power distribution cabling 70 Management network cabling 73 Data network A cabling 75 Data...

Page 8: ...Tables 8 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 9: ... product The following Dell EMC publication sets provide information about your VxFlex OS or VxFlex Ready Node product l VxFlex OS software downloadable as VxFlex OS Software version Documentation set l VxFlex Ready Node with AMS downloadable as VxFlex Ready Node with AMS Documentation set l VxFlex Ready Node no AMS downloadable as VxFlex Ready Node no AMS Documentation set l VxRack Node 100 Serie...

Page 10: ...port and click Service Center You will see several options for contacting Dell EMC Technical Support Note that to open a service request you must have a valid support agreement Contact your Dell EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or with questions about your account Your comments Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy organization...

Page 11: ...assistance and for preparing for the installation of the VxFlex Ready Node servers l Before you begin 12 l Conventions used in this document 13 l Where to get help 13 l Site requirements 13 l Hardware acclimation times 14 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 11 ...

Page 12: ...WARNING To avoid injury do not attempt to lift the system by yourself Note The illustrations in this document do not represent a specific system Note The procedures to install the 1U and 2U rails are identical Note The rail kit is compatible with square unthreaded round and threaded round hole racks Before You Begin 12 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 13: ...ing a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account The Support by Product web pages offer quick links to Documentation White Papers Advisories such as frequently used Knowledgebase articles and Downloads as well as more dynamic content such as presentations discussions relevant Customer Support Forum entries and a link to Dell EMC Live Chat Dell EMC Live Chat Open a Chat o...

Page 14: ...wed access under the floor or to the ceiling routing space ensure that the customer has installed the cable bundles under the correct floor or ceiling tiles and has retained the protective packaging on the cable connectors Hardware acclimation times Units must acclimate to the operating environment before applying power This requires the unpackaged system or component to reside in the operating en...

Page 15: ...o stabilize l Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and humidity that are likely to cause condensation to form on or in that system or component Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of 45 F hr 25 C hr Before You Begin Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 15 ...

Page 16: ...Before You Begin 16 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 17: ... R640 servers Chapter 2 R640 Equipment Installation Chapter 3 Install AC Power Cables Chapter 4 Install Management Network I O Cables Chapter 5 Install Data Network I O Cables Chapter 6 Update the Install Database Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 17 ...

Page 18: ...R640 Procedures 18 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 19: ...gle phase power distribution 20 l Installation in cabinets with 3 phase delta power distribution 23 l Installation in cabinets with 3 phase wye power distribution 27 l Identifying the kit components 30 l Install the rails 31 l Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet 32 l Install the system in the cabinet 33 l Install the front bezel 35 l Connect and route cords and cables 36 Dell EMC VxFlex Read...

Page 20: ...figuration and operating system installation procedures l Install the management switches l Install the data switches Installation in cabinets with single phase power distribution Note Install all the equipment in the cabinet before installing and connecting the power and I O cables l Install the equipment as described in Installation of the equipment in the cabinet on page 20 l If you are install...

Page 21: ...iguration in single phase power distribution cabinets Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 32 2 17 and 25 40 Management Server Management Server 1 18 R640 Equipment Installation Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 21 ...

Page 22: ...cabinets continued Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch 2 19 20 Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 21 24 R640 Equipment Installation 22 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 23: ...Figure 2 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Installation in cabinets with 3 phase delta power distribution R640 Equipment Installation Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 23 ...

Page 24: ...inet l If you are installing the maximum configuration refer to the figure and table below for maximum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet Table 4 Minimum configuration in 3 phase delta power distribution cabinets Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 3 2 4 Management Server Management Server 1 20 Management Switch Customer provided 1 ...

Page 25: ...5 Stack up for a maximum configuration Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 32 2 17 and 25 34 Management Server Management Server 1 18 R640 Equipment Installation Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 25 ...

Page 26: ...ription Quantity Cabinet U Space Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch 2 19 20 Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 21 24 Figure 4 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration R640 Equipment Installation 26 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 27: ...he equipment stack up in the cabinet l If you are installing the maximum configuration refer to the figure and table below for maximum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet Table 6 Minimum configuration in 3 phase wye power distribution cabinets Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 3 2 4 Management Server Management Server 1 20 Manageme...

Page 28: ...iguration in 3 phase wye power distribution cabinets Component Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Data Server R640 Server 32 2 17 and 25 36 Management Server Management Server 1 18 R640 Equipment Installation 28 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 29: ... Function Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Management Switch Customer provided 1 GbE switch 2 19 20 Data Switch Customer provided 10 GbE switch 2 21 24 Figure 6 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration R640 Equipment Installation Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 29 ...

Page 30: ... the internal FRUs The A10 sliding rail assembly 1U is used for installation of the VxFlex Ready Node R640 The B13 sliding rail assembly 2U is used for installation of the VxFlex Ready Node R740xd Figure 7 A10 sliding rail assembly 1U systems 1 A10 sliding rail 2 2 velcro strap 2 3 screw 4 4 washer 4 R640 Equipment Installation 30 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 31: ...here to mount the system and use masking tape or a felt tip pen to mark the location at the front and back of the cabinet Note Install the left rail assembly first 2 Fully extend the rear sliding bracket of the rail 3 Position the rail end piece labeled Left Front facing inward and orient the rear end piece to align with the holes on the rear cabinet flanges 4 Push the rail straight toward the rea...

Page 32: ... screws and washers are used to secure the rail assemblies to the front and rear of the cabinet About this task Note For square hole cabinets install the supplied conical washer before installing the screw For unthreaded round hole cabinets install only the screw without the conical washer Procedure 1 Align the screws with the designated U spaces on the front and rear rack flanges Ensure that the ...

Page 33: ...tem in a cabinet without a mechanical lift and or help from another person Procedure 1 At front of the cabinet pull the inner slide rails out of the cabinet until they lock into place Figure 12 Pull the inner rails out of the cabinet 2 Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the system Position the system above the rails and lower the rear rail standoffs into the rear J slots on the slide as...

Page 34: ...ils and slide the system into the cabinet The slam latches will engage to secure the system in the cabinet Note Ensure that the inner rail slides completely into the middle rail The middle rail locks if the inner rail is not fully engaged Figure 14 Slide the system into the cabinet R640 Equipment Installation 34 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 35: ...lign and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system 2 Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system 3 Lock the bezel by using the key Figure 15 Installing the front bezel on 1U system Figure 16 Installing the front bezel on 2U system R640 Equipment Installation Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 35 ...

Page 36: ...ords and cables at the rear of the system a Locate the CMA bracket slots on the rear end of both the rails b Bundle the cables gently pulling them clear of the system connectors to the left and right sides Note Ensure that there is enough space for the cables to move when you slide the system out of the rack c Thread the straps through the CMA bracket slots on each side of the system to hold the c...

Page 37: ...on units PDUs and the equipment This information is provided as an example only and may differ from your system setup depending on the number of nodes and the type of PDUs used in your system l Guidelines for installing and connecting AC power cables 38 l Sample single phase wiring for R640 servers 39 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 37 ...

Page 38: ...ectors on rear panel of servers and switches Management Server Data Switch Management Switch Port 1 Port 1 Port 1 Port 1 Port 2 Port 2 Port 2 Port 2 Note As cables are installed and connected dress and tie cables frequently so that excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables Install AC Power Cables 38 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 39: ...bution units In this example PDUs with 14 power inlets are used Figure 19 Single phase power distribution Node 32 Node 31 Node 17 1U spare for cable routing Data Switch D Data Switch A Mgmt Switch B Mgmt Switch A Mgmt Server Node 16 Node 1 PDU 1 PDU 3 PDU 4 PDU 2 Zone A Zone B Zone A Zone B Table 8 Single phase power distribution cabling from top to bottom Source Destination Node 32 PSU1 PDU 1 Por...

Page 40: ...DU 2 Port 6 Node 25 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 6 Node 25 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 6 Data Switch D PDU 1 Port 7 Data Switch D PDU 2 Port 7 Node 24 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 8 Node 24 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 8 Node 23 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 8 Node 23 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 8 Node 22 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 9 Node 22 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 9 Node 21 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 9 Node 21 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 9 Data Switch C PDU 1 Port 10 Data Switch C PDU 2 Port 10 Node 20 PSU1 PDU 1...

Page 41: ...t 3 Node 15 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 3 Node 15 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 3 Management Switch A PDU 3 Port 4 Management Switch A PDU 4 Port 4 Node 14 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 5 Node 14 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 5 Node 13 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 6 Node 13 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 6 Node 12 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 6 Node 12 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 6 Node 11 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 7 Node 11 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 7 Node 10 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 7 Node 10 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 7 Node 9 PSU1 PDU 3 ...

Page 42: ...SU1 PDU 3 Port 12 Node 5 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 12 Node 4 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 13 Node 4 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 13 Node 3 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 13 Node 3 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 13 Node 2 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 14 Node 2 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 14 Node 1 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 14 Node 1 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 14 Install AC Power Cables 42 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 43: ...nd connecting cables for the management network l Guidelines for installing and connecting management network cables 44 l Management network A nodes 1 16 cabling 45 l Management network A nodes 17 22 cabling 46 l Management network B nodes 23 32 cabling 47 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 43 ...

Page 44: ...excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables Refer to the management network cable diagrams applicable to your installation l Management network A nodes 1 16 Management network A nodes 1 16 cabling on page 45 l Management network B nodes 17 22 Management network A nodes 17 22 cabling on page 46 l Management network B nodes 23 32 Management network B nodes 23 32 cabling on page 4...

Page 45: ... 38 45 46 47 MGMT 48 Table 9 Management A nodes 1 16 cabling Source Destination Node 1 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 2 Node 1 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 4 Node 2 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 6 Node 2 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 8 Node 3 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 10 Node 3 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 12 Node 4 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 14 Node 4 MGMT1 Management Swit...

Page 46: ...de 12 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 11 Node 13 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 13 Node 13 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 15 Node 14 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 17 Node 14 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 19 Node 15 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 21 Node 15 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 23 Node 16 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchA Port 25 Node 16 MGMT1 Management SwitchA Port 27 Data SwitchA Port...

Page 47: ...onnect cables for the management network B nodes 23 32 Table 11 Management B nodes 23 32 cabling Source Destination Node 23 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchB Port 2 Node 23 MGMT1 Management SwitchB Port 4 Node 24 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchB Port 6 Node 24 MGMT1 Management SwitchB Port 8 Node 25 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchB Port 10 Node 25 MGMT1 Management SwitchB Port 12 Node 26 BMC iDRAC Management S...

Page 48: ... Node 32 BMC iDRAC Management SwitchB Port 17 Node 32 MGMT1 Management SwitchB Port 19 Data SwitchC MGMT Port Management SwitchB Port 47 Data SwitchD MGMT Port Management SwitchB Port 48 Management Server NIC1 Management SwitchB Port 48 Link to Core Switch or Management SwitchA Management SwitchB Port 52 Install Management Network I O Cables 48 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 49: ...section provides the diagrams and tables for installing and connecting cables for the data network l Data network A nodes 1 22 cabling example 50 l Data network B nodes 1 22 cabling example 51 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 49 ...

Page 50: ...s connected to a different data switch either Data Switch A or Data Switch B in order to prevent a single point of failure in case a switch fails Figure 22 Data networks A and B cabling example Node 1 Data Switch A Node 16 Mgmt Server 40 G link to core switch 40 G link to core switch 40 G link to core switch 40 G link to core switch 2 4 0 1 0 48 Data Switch B 25 27 48 2 Table 12 Data A nodes 1 22 ...

Page 51: ...ard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 29 Node 18 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 33 Node 19 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 37 Node 20 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 41 Node 21 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 38 Node 22 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 42 Data network B nodes 1 22 cabling example Use the following table to connect cables for the data network B nodes 1 22 The node ports referred ...

Page 52: ...rt 11 Node 13 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 15 Node 14 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 19 Node 15 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 23 Node 16 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 27 Node 17 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 31 Node 18 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 35 Node 19 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 39 Node 20 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 43 Node 21 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 40 Node 22 PCIe Por...

Page 53: ...tall Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed l Update the install database 54 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 53 ...

Page 54: ...database Procedure 1 Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http emc force com BusinessServices 2 In the Post Sales area click Install Base Group 3 Complete and submit the form Update the Install Database 54 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 55: ...edures for VxFlex Ready Node R740XD servers Chapter 7 R740XD Configuration Equipment Installation Chapter 8 Wiring Diagrams for a R740XD Configuration Chapter 9 Update the Install Database Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 55 ...

Page 56: ...R740XD Procedures 56 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 57: ... Installation of the equipment in the cabinet 58 l R740xd configuration installation guidelines 58 l Identifying the kit components 59 l Install the rails 61 l Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet 62 l Install the system in the cabinet 63 l Install the front bezel 65 l Connect and route cords and cables 66 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 57 ...

Page 58: ...figuration installation guidelines Minimum and maximum stack up configurations are provided in this topic Assuming installation is into an empty rack always begin component installation at the bottom of the cabinet and work upward Install components at the lowest available space for that component type If you are installing the minimum configuration the stack up will be as follows Table 14 Stack u...

Page 59: ...d from the cabinet so that the system cover can be removed to access the internal FRUs The A10 sliding rail assembly 1U is used for installation of the VxFlex Ready Node R640 The B13 sliding rail assembly 2U is used for installation of the VxFlex Ready Node R740xd R740XD Configuration Equipment Installation Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 59 ...

Page 60: ...ms 1 A10 sliding rail 2 2 velcro strap 2 3 screw 4 4 washer 4 Figure 25 B13 sliding rail assembly 2U systems 1 B13 sliding rail 2 2 velcro strap 2 R740XD Configuration Equipment Installation 60 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 61: ...Install the left rail assembly first 2 Fully extend the rear sliding bracket of the rail 3 Position the rail end piece labeled Left Front facing inward and orient the rear end piece to align with the holes on the rear cabinet flanges 4 Push the rail straight toward the rear of the rack until the latch locks in place Figure 26 Installing the rear end of the rail 5 For the front end piece rotate the...

Page 62: ...d conical washer before installing the screw For unthreaded round hole cabinets install only the screw without the conical washer Procedure 1 Align the screws with the designated U spaces on the front and rear rack flanges Ensure that the screw holes on the tab of the system retention bracket are seated on the designated U spaces 2 Insert and tighten the two screws using the Phillips 2 screwdriver...

Page 63: ...rom another person Procedure 1 At front of the cabinet pull the inner slide rails out of the cabinet until they lock into place Figure 29 Pull the inner rails out of the cabinet 2 Locate the rear rail standoff on each side of the system Position the system above the rails and lower the rear rail standoffs into the rear J slots on the slide assemblies 3 Rotate the system downward until all the rail...

Page 64: ...slide the system into the cabinet The slam latches will engage to secure the system in the cabinet Note Ensure that the inner rail slides completely into the middle rail The middle rail locks if the inner rail is not fully engaged Figure 31 Slide the system into the cabinet R740XD Configuration Equipment Installation 64 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 65: ... insert the right end of the bezel onto the system 2 Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system 3 Lock the bezel by using the key Figure 32 Installing the front bezel on 1U system Figure 33 Installing the front bezel on 2U system R740XD Configuration Equipment Installation Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 65 ...

Page 66: ... cables at the rear of the system a Locate the CMA bracket slots on the rear end of both the rails b Bundle the cables gently pulling them clear of the system connectors to the left and right sides Note Ensure that there is enough space for the cables to move when you slide the system out of the rack c Thread the straps through the CMA bracket slots on each side of the system to hold the cable bun...

Page 67: ...r the R740XD configuration l Guidelines for wiring a R740XD configuration 68 l Sample single phase wiring for R740XD servers 69 l Management network wiring for R740XD servers 72 l Data network A wiring for R740XD servers 74 l Data network B wiring for R740XD servers 76 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 67 ...

Page 68: ...witch Management Switch Port 1 Port 1 Port 1 Port 1 Port 2 Port 2 Port 2 Port 2 Use the wiring diagrams to connect power management and data cables As cables are installed and connected dress and tie cables frequently so that excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables Install and connect cables in the following order Wiring Diagrams for a R740XD Configuration 68 Dell EMC VxFle...

Page 69: ...mple diagram and a connection table for installing and connecting power cables to power distribution units PDUs and the equipment This information is provided as an example only and may differ from your system setup depending on the number of nodes and the type of PDUs used in your system In this example PDUs with 14 power inlets are used Use the following figure and table to connect power cables ...

Page 70: ...Zone A Zone B Zone A Zone B Node 12 Table 16 Single phase power distribution cabling Source Destination Node 14 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 2 Node 14 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 2 Node 13 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 3 Node 13 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 3 Node 12 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 4 Node 12 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 4 Wiring Diagrams for a R740XD Configuration 70 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 71: ...ement Server PDU 2 Port 14 Data Switch A PDU 3 Port 1 Data Switch A PDU 4 Port 1 Node 8 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 2 Node 8 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 2 Node 7 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 3 Node 7 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 3 Management Switch B PDU 3 Port 4 Management Switch B PDU 4 Port 4 Management Switch A PDU 3 Port 5 Management Switch A PDU 4 Port 5 Node 6 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 6 Node 6 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 6 Node 5 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 7 Node 5 PSU2 ...

Page 72: ...oes not provide enough space to illustrate cabling of the maximum number of nodes in the management network However the table does provide all the source to destination cabling for the maximum sized network Figure 37 Management network iDRA C iDRA C Node 16 Node 1 Mgmt Switch A To core switch or Mgmt Switch B Mgmt Server Data Switch A Data Switch B MGMT 38 45 46 47 48 NIC1 2 4 NIC1 BMC iDRAC Wirin...

Page 73: ... Port 28 Node 8 BMC iDRAC Management Switch Port 30 Node 8 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 32 Node 9 BMC iDRAC Management Switch Port 34 Node 9 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 36 Node 10 BMC iDRAC Management Switch Port 1 Node 10 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 3 Node 11 BMC iDRAC Management Switch Port 5 Node 11 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 7 Node 12 BMC iDRAC Management Switch Port 9 Node 12 NIC 1 Manage...

Page 74: ...ment Switch Management Switch Port 52 Data network A wiring for R740XD servers Use the following figure and table to connect the data network A cables Note In this example data switch ports have been intentionally left empty These empty ports can be used for other user allocated purposes If no other use is required for the empty ports nodes may be connected to the data switches without leaving emp...

Page 75: ...Node 3 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 10 Node 4 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 14 Node 5 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 18 Node 6 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 22 Node 7 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 26 Node 8 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 30 Node 9 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 34 Management Server Port 0 Data Networ...

Page 76: ...ode 3 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 12 Node 4 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 16 Node 5 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 20 Node 6 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 24 Node 7 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 28 Node 8 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 32 Node 9 PCIe Port 2 Data Network Switch B Port 36 Management Server Port 1 Data Network Switch B Port 48 Nod...

Page 77: ...tall Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed l Update the install database 78 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 77 ...

Page 78: ...database Procedure 1 Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http emc force com BusinessServices 2 In the Post Sales area click Install Base Group 3 Complete and submit the form Update the Install Database 78 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 79: ... Installation procedures for VxFlex Ready Node R840 servers Chapter 10 R840 Equipment Installation Chapter 11 Cabling Guidelines Chapter 12 Update the Install Database Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 79 ...

Page 80: ...R840 Procedures 80 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 81: ...erver l R840 server installation guidelines 82 l Installation of the equipment in the cabinet 83 l Identify the kit components 84 l Install the rails 84 l Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet 85 l Install the front bezel 86 l Install the strain relief bar route and secure cables 87 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 81 ...

Page 82: ...are Replacement and Services Guide When systems are installed into an empty rack always begin component installation at the bottom of the cabinet and work upward Install components at the lowest available space for that component type If you are installing the minimum configuration the stack up will be as follows Table 20 Stack up for a minimum configuration Component Function Description Quantity...

Page 83: ...he equipment in the cabinet is dependent on the type of power distribution units installed in the cabinet Refer to the equipment stack up guidelines for each type of power distribution l Install the servers as described in the following sections Most of the servers will function as VxFlex Ready Node nodes and at least one will function as a management server The procedures for physical installatio...

Page 84: ... washer 4 5 screw 4 6 hook and loop strap 4 Install the rails Install the rails in the cabinet About this task The rails are dedicated left and right and cannot be interchanged The front side of each rail is labeled Left Front or Right Front when the rail faces the cabinet front Procedure 1 Determine where to mount the system and mark the location at the front and back of the cabinet Note Install ...

Page 85: ...at the preceding steps to install the right rail assembly Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet Use the screws and washers to secure the rails to the cabinet About this task The supplied screws and washers are used to secure the rail assemblies to the front and rear of the cabinet Note For square hole cabinets install the supplied conical washer before installing the screw For unthreaded round...

Page 86: ...sing the Phillips 2 screwdriver to secure the rails to the cabinet Figure 43 Installing screws Install the front bezel Use this procedure to install the front bezel on the server Procedure 1 Align and insert the right end of the bezel onto the system 2 Press the release button and fit the left end of the bezel onto the system 3 Lock the bezel by using the key R840 Equipment Installation 86 Dell EM...

Page 87: ... of the sliding rail with corresponding SIDE A and SIDE B marking The SRB has two depth positions Use depth position 1 for deep racks and depth position 2 for shallow racks Procedure 1 Align the holes on the SRB brackets with the pins on the slide rail and push the brackets downward until they lock into place 2 Insert the ends of the SRB into the SRB brackets until it locks into place R840 Equipme...

Page 88: ...te cable service loops close to the SRB 4 Run the hook and loop straps around the cables to secure the cable bundles Bundle the cables gently ensuring that you leave enough space for the cables to move when you slide the system out of the rack Figure 46 Using hook and loop straps to secure cables R840 Equipment Installation 88 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 89: ...ter service experience l Cable management plans should ensure that it will be easy to remove a node or a component from the rack l Insertion of a replacement component should not change the existing port and cable configuration l It should be possible to rapidly add new components to the system l When adding a new component to the rack it should be possible to follow the existing cabling and port ...

Page 90: ...25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Empty Empty R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 Data Switch Data Switch Empty Management Switch Management Server R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 R840 Cabling Guidelines 90 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

Page 91: ...tall Database This section provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed l Update the install database 92 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide 91 ...

Page 92: ...database Procedure 1 Open a web browser and navigate to the Dell EMC Business Services website at http emc force com BusinessServices 2 In the Post Sales area click Install Base Group 3 Complete and submit the form Update the Install Database 92 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Server Installation Guide ...

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