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SuperRack™

USER'S MANUAL

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Page 1: ... SUPER SuperRack USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0 ...

Page 2: ... shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe...

Page 3: ...s a overview of the SuperRack system and its various models and components Chapter 2 SuperRack System Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperRack system on site and how to unship the SuperRack from its crate Chapter 3 Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when ins...

Page 4: ...SuperRack Installation Manual iv Notes ...

Page 5: ...ions 3 1 Rack Precautions 3 2 Server or Component Precautions 3 2 3 4 Unpacking the SuperRack from its Shipping Carton 3 3 3 5 Installing EIA Mounting Posts 3 7 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 1 SuperRack Model SRK 42BF 01 4 1 4 2 SuperRack Model SRK 42OR 01 4 3 4 3 SuperRack Model SRK 42OR 02 4 5 4 4 SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 01 4 7 4 5 SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 02 4 9 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories 5...

Page 6: ...nent Installation 5 18 Fan Modules 5 18 Cable Management Troughs and Fiber Optic Pipes 5 18 Mounting a Vertical Plate 5 20 Mounting a Cable Management Trough to a Vertical Plate 5 21 Appendix A SuperRack System Parts List Table of Contents ...

Page 7: ...system and their described uses Picture Rack Model Description SBK 42BF 01 42U Basic Frame system SRK 42OR 01 42U Open Frame system SRK 420R 02 42U Open Frame with Rear Expansion system SRK 42SE 01 42U Enclosure system SRK 42SE 02 42U Enclosure with Rear Expansion system For details on these models see Chapter 4 Additional components or accessories can be added or subtracted from these standard mo...

Page 8: ...manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online at http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermi...

Page 9: ...ddress Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific Address Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 3...

Page 10: ...1 4 SuperRack Installation Manual Notes ...

Page 11: ...down the operating system first and then unplug the power cords When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is familiar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using...

Page 12: ...y system components and accessories that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent met...

Page 13: ...components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or conta...

Page 14: ...k is setup in its location Caution To reduce the risk of damage to the casters make sure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet and not on the casters The casters are designed only as an aid in moving the rack into position and are not designed to support the weight of the rack and may become damaged if relied upon to support the rack In single rack installation stabilizers sh...

Page 15: ...should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it 3 3 Preparing for Setup Before setting up your SuperRack system please review the following setup information and considerations for the location where the SuperRack system will be installed Location Setup Recommendations Below are recommended requirements for the setup location Location should have reliable local power and the utility s...

Page 16: ...e fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting upon them In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rac...

Page 17: ...he SuperRack comes mounted on a pallet with steel retaining brackets packaged in a cardboard shipping carton It is reinforced with plastic strapping and with both an interior plastic bag and exterior plastic covering that is secured by tape to protect it from damage Note The drawing for this section are for illustration purposes only They do not necessarily reflect the exact product s described in...

Page 18: ...ning Straps 3 Remove the outer plastic wrapping from the carton then cut and remove the retaining straps from the outside of the shipping carton see Figure 3 1 4 Remove the sides from the shipping carton see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Remove Shipping Carton Sides ...

Page 19: ...ack see Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Remove Plastic Covering and Carton Corners 6 Remove all the remaining tape from the shipping carton pieces and the interior plastic covering Note The shipping carton can be reused for reshipping the SuperRack in the future It is recommended that you retain the carton pieces and the interior plastic covering for any possible future use 7 Inspect the SuperRack for any d...

Page 20: ... 8 Remove the pallet retaining brackets with a screwdriver see Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Remove Pallet Retaining Brackets 9 Gently take the SuperRack off its pallet and place it in its final location see Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Rack Unpacked ...

Page 21: ... and the 1 on the bottom see Figure 3 7 SuperRack EIA mounting posts accept square spring nuts for securing rack components with panel screws There are different models of 42U round square hole EIA mounting posts for each different position in the rack See the table below for each position s model number EIA Mounting Post Model Numbers Position Model Number Front left post SRK 42PM 01 Front right ...

Page 22: ...3 8 SuperRack Installation Manual Figure 3 7 EIA Post Numbering 42 41 42 41 Number 42 at Top of Rack ...

Page 23: ... nut 90 degrees see Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 Installing EIA Posts Figure 3 8 Installing M6 Spring Nuts 2 Use the provided M6 Truss Head screws to lock the EIA mounting posts into position into each of the M6 spring nuts on the horiznontal struts but do not fully tighten them yet see Figure 3 9 M6 Spring Nuts M6 Truss Head Screws EIA Mounting Post Rack Frame Horizontal Strut ...

Page 24: ...t 4 Adjust the distance between the front and back posts to approximately 742mm distance Note The distance on top must match the measurement on the bottom 5 Tighten the screws on the rear of each of the EIA mounting posts fully to secure them to each of the rack frame s horizontal struts see Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Rack with Installed EIA Posts ...

Page 25: ...Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 1 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 1 SuperRack Model SRK 42BF 01 The SuperRack Model SRK 42BF 01 is a 42U basic frame rack with no casters enclosure rear expansion or front door ...

Page 26: ...43 in Shipping Width 640 00 mm 25 19 in Shipping Depth 1030 00 mm 40 55 in Weight Capacity Static Load 2500 00 kg 5511 55 lbs Weight Capcity Dynamic Load 1250 00 kg 2755 77 lbs Minimum Mounting Depth 100 00 mm 3 93 in Maximum Mounting Depth 850 00 mm 33 46 in Rack Height 42 U Color Black Units per Pallet 1 Vertical Posts 16 Gauge Front Door NA Rear Door NA Roof NA EIA Mounting Rails 14 Gauge Side ...

Page 27: ... 4 SuperRack Models 4 3 4 2 SuperRack Model SRK 42OR 01 The SuperRack Model SRK 42OR 01 is a 42U open frame rack with casters and stands This model does not come with an enclosure rear expansion or front door ...

Page 28: ...79 in Shipping Width 640 00 mm 25 19 in Shipping Depth 1030 00 mm 40 55 in Weight Capacity Static Load 2500 00 kg 5511 55 lbs Weight Capcity Dynamic Load 1250 00 kg 2755 77 lbs Minimum Mounting Depth 100 00 mm 3 93 in Maximum Mounting Depth 850 00 mm 33 46 in Rack Height 42 U Color Black Units per Pallet 1 Vertical Posts 16 Gauge Front Door NA Rear Door NA Roof NA EIA Mounting Rails 14 Gauge Side ...

Page 29: ... 4 5 4 3 SuperRack Model SRK 42OR 02 The SuperRack Model SRK 42OR 02 is a 42U open frame rack with casters and stands and a rear expansion for power strips and cable runs This model does not come with an enclosure or front door ...

Page 30: ...7 79 in Shipping Width 640 00 mm 25 19 in Shipping Depth 1260 00 mm 49 60 in Weight Capacity Static Load 2500 00 kg 5511 55 lbs Weight Capcity Dynamic Load 1250 00 kg 2755 77 lbs Minimum Mounting Depth 100 00 mm 3 93 in Maximum Mounting Depth 850 00 mm 33 46 in Rack Height 42 U Color Black Units per Pallet 1 Vertical Posts 16 Gauge Front Door NA Rear Door NA Roof NA EIA Mounting Rails 14 Gauge Sid...

Page 31: ... 7 4 4 SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 01 The SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 01 is a 42U enclosed rack with casters stands and an enclosure with both front and rear door Both the enclosure side panels and the front door have locks for security ...

Page 32: ...n Shipping Width 640 00 mm 25 19 in Shipping Depth 1030 00 mm 40 55 in Weight Capacity Static Load 2500 00 kg 5511 55 lbs Weight Capcity Dynamic Load 1250 00 kg 2755 77 lbs Minimum Mounting Depth 100 00 mm 3 93 in Maximum Mounting Depth 850 00 mm 33 46 in Rack Height 42 U Color Black Units per Pallet 1 Vertical Posts 16 Gauge Front Door 18 Gauge Rear Door 18 Gauge Roof NA EIA Mounting Rails 14 Gau...

Page 33: ...42SE 02 The SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 02 is a 42U enclosed rack with casters stands a rear expansion for power strips and cable runs and an enclosure with a both a front and rear door Both the enclosure side panels and the front door have locks for security ...

Page 34: ...in Shipping Width 640 00 mm 25 19 in Shipping Depth 1260 00 mm 49 60 in Weight Capacity Static Load 2500 00 kg 5511 55 lbs Weight Capcity Dynamic Load 1250 00 kg 2755 77 lbs Minimum Mounting Depth 100 00 mm 3 93 in Maximum Mounting Depth 850 00 mm 33 46 in Rack Height 42 U Color Black Units per Pallet 1 Vertical Posts 16 Gauge Front Door 18 Gauge Rear Door 18 Gauge Roof NA EIA Mounting Rails 14 Ga...

Page 35: ...accessories available for the SuperRack system visit the Supermicro website at www Supermicro com for more details Some of the optional accessories available for your SuperRack system include the following Fan modules for vented doors and top panel over fans Doors for the front or rear Top and side panels Cable management troughs and Goose Neck pipes for fiber optic cables Expansion units for fron...

Page 36: ... Box Cutter or shears Tape Measure Step Ladder Set of Allen Wrenches The following tools are optional but recommended Flashlight Gloves Screw Bag The SuperRack comes complete with an attached screw bag for storing small attachments and screws so that they are available for future use and do not get misplaced or lost Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 SuperRack Screw Bag ...

Page 37: ... solid ventilated mesh and filter are available for mounting in the SuperRack system either as front or rear doors Ventilated mesh doors and filter doors that provide for increased air flow can have fan modules installed on them The doors come with locking handles for added security See Figure 5 1 for an illustration of the parts used for mounting doors The procedures for uninstalling and installi...

Page 38: ... to the hinges only one door at a time 2 If your rack does not already have them installed screw door hinges onto your rack sides For single doors attach three on the right side For double doors attach three hinges to both sides Note It is recommended that you have assistance to hold the door in place while inserting the hinge pins Installing Doors 1 If your rack does not already have them install...

Page 39: ...en door s wide for access Unattach any fan modules or other attachments from the door before uninstalling it 2 Pull out the hinge pins holding the door in place one at a time while stabilizing the door with your other hand 3 Lift the door off its hinges and place it in a safe location till either packing it away or reinstalling it onto the SuperRack Uninstalling Doors 5 Close the SuperRack doors t...

Page 40: ... The procedures for installing and uninstalling SuperRack side panels two per side are shown below Installing Side Panels 1 Attach panel braces to the SuperRack frame four for each side panel 2 Attach the side panel to the panel braces to hold it in place 3 Pull in the securing tabs on the panel and gently push the panel into place on the frame then when the panel is securely in place release the ...

Page 41: ...izontal position 2 On the outside of the panel pull out the securing tabs 3 Pull off the panel and place it carefully in a secure location 4 Remove the panel braces and place them in a secure location Securing Tabs Note Side blanking panels are also available for mounting on the front or rear of the rack using cage nuts and panel screws ...

Page 42: ...stalling and uninstalling SuperRack top panels are shown below 2 Verify that the panel is securely placed on the top of the rack 3 Turn the expanding screw mounts so that the screw heads are parallel with the outside edges of the panel 1 Loosen the expanding screw mounts so that the screw heads are perpendicular to the outside edges of the panel 2 Gently remove the panel from the top of the rack ...

Page 43: ...anel openings are different optional top panels that contain two openings sealed by a rubber grommet that can each be used for a Goose Neck pipe or allow openings from the top down into the rack for wiring or other uses Top Cable Management Troughs Three sizes of top cable management troughs are available from 1U to 3U to cover and handle wiring on the top of the rack Blanking Panels Blanking pane...

Page 44: ... that can be mounted on the front sides or rear of the rack for holding doors cable troughs power surge protectors panels and fans Two of the base SuperRack models come standard with rear expansion units See Figure 5 2 for an example of an expansion unit and its parts Thumb Screw Side Panel Expansion Unit Floor Levelers Figure 5 2 Expansion Unit and its Parts ...

Page 45: ...es in the rack itself 2 Place and hand tighten the retaining screws on the inside of the extension unit s sides bottom and top to secure the extension unit to the rack Uninstalling a Rack Extension from a Rack To uninstall a rack extension follow the previous procedure for installing a rack extension in reverse by first unscrewing the securing screws and then unmounting the rack extension from the...

Page 46: ...he unit numbers facing out the front or rear of the SuperRack with the number 42 on top and the 1 on the bottom SuperRack EIA posts accept square cage nuts for securing rack components with panel screws Installing Rack Extension Side Panels 1 Mount the side panel to the side of the rack extension on the rack extension s side brackets 2 Screw in the retaining screws to secure the rack extension sid...

Page 47: ...epeat steps 1 through 3 for the left front post Note The numbers should be on the inside of the post when you place the correct post on the correct side Make sure the proper post is on the proper side and that both the right and left post numbers match 5 Adjust the adjustable spring screw holes for the rear posts so that they all match up with the same rules on the rack s horizontal struts 6 Place...

Page 48: ...5 14 SuperRack User s Manual Uninstalling an EIA Post from a Rack 1 Remove the screws from the EIA post 2 Pull the EIA post off the rack frame ...

Page 49: ...aster use the procedure shown below Changing Casters 1 Tip the rack over on its side onto a platform so it does not touch the floor 2 Adjust the floor levelers up so they are out of the way of the swivel casters 3 With an Allen wrench detach the screws that secure the first caster in place 4 Remove the caster and inspect the caster mounting plate for defects 5 Put the new caster in place and screw...

Page 50: ...A rails for supporting rack components Use the procedures below for installing and uninstalling this bracket system Installing Brackets with a Cable Management Trough Note There are two sets of screw holes used for mounting casters The inner set is for smaller 2 5 casters while the outer set is for 3 casters User this outer set for SuperRack 3 casters Note Double check that all screws have lock wa...

Page 51: ...he rear EIA posts and screw it and the rear brackets together with a panel screw through the rear cage nuts Do this one screw at a time until all four rear screws are tightly securing both the cable management trough and the rear of the brackets together 6 Slide on the cable management trough cover The bracket and cable trough are ready for mounting a rack component Uninstalling Brackets with a Ca...

Page 52: ...kets See the user s manual for your rack components for instructions on mounting rails onto their chassis Fan Modules The SuperRack system comes with several different fan modules for mounting in both the roof as top panels and on specially ventilated doors The door modules are between 3U and 14U in size and require only four screws each to install on special doors See the Top and Side Panels sect...

Page 53: ...er models for mounting on side mounted vertical mounting plates that are either 70mm or 130mm wide The cable management troughs that mount on EIA posts are secured with cage nuts and panel screws for mounting on the back EIA posts of the rack Cable troughs for side mounting are attached to vertical mounting plates or on rack extensions and are mounted by using pegs or slots on the cable trough see...

Page 54: ...rame Mounting a Vertical Plate onto the Rack 1 Dismount any side panels that are on the rear of the SuperRack 2 Insert spring screw holes on all horizontal struts in the rack s rear side where you wish to mount the vertical plate 3 Mount the verical plate so that its screw holes match the spring screw holes on the horizontal struts 4 Screw in the securing screws to secure the vertical plate to the...

Page 55: ...e can only mount cable management troughs using pegs whereas the 130mm vertical plate and rear extensions can mount cable managment troughs using both pegs and mounting slots Note You can also mount cable management troughs without a vertical plate on a bare SuperRack frame by their pegs or slots and by using spring screw holes to secure them This method is not as secure as mounting them to a vert...

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Page 57: ...F 00 42U Open Basic Frame 598 x 2020 x 950 mm WxHxD SRK 42BF 01 42U Open Basic Frame 598 x 2020 x 950 mm WxHxD SRK 42OR 01 42U Open Frame Rack 598 x 2080 x 950 mm WxHxD SRK 42OR 02 42U Open Frame Rack 598 x 2080 x 1175 mm WxHxD SRK 42SE 01 42U Enclosure 598 x 2080 x 1000 mm WxHxD SRK 42SE 02 42U Enclosure 598 x 2080 x 1225 mm WxHxD SRK 00AS 01 Floor Levelers SRK 00AS 11 M5 Cage Nut SRK 00AS 12 M6 ...

Page 58: ... Cable Management Trough 54 x 40 mm W x D SRK 20CM 52 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 60 mm W x D SRK 20CM 53 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 80 mm W x D SRK 20CM 54 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 40 mm W x D SRK 20CM 55 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 60 mm W x D SRK ...

Page 59: ...Tempered Glass Door SRK 42DR 07 42U Meshed inlaid with Diaphanous Acrylic Door SRK 42DR 08 42U Meshed inlaid with Brown Acrylic Door SRK 42EU 01 42U Expansion Unit 100 mm SRK 42EU 02 42U Expansion Unit 150 mm SRK 42EU 03 42U Expansion Unit 200 mm SRK 42EU 04 42U Expansion Unit 225 mm SRK 42EU 05 42U Expansion Unit 300 mm SRK 42EU 06 42U Sided Expansion Unit 75 mm SRK 42MP 01 42U Round Hole Mountin...

Page 60: ...6PN 42 6U Top Panel Over 4 Fans AC 208V SRK 14PN 51 14U Top Panel Over 2 Fans AC 120V SRK 14PN 52 14U Top Panel Over 2 Fans AC 208V SRK 20PN 61 42U 2 Sectional Removable Mesh Side Panel SRK 20PN 62 42U 2 Sectional Removable Solid Side Panel SRK 03PN 71 3U Top Panel Over 2 Openings SRK 00PT 01 Reusedable Steel Pallet 350 kg 772 lbs SRK 00PT 02 Reusedable Steel Pallet 550 kg 1212 lbs SRK 00PT 03 Reu...

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