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Hewlett-Packard

Rack System/E User’s Manual

J1500A HP Rack System/E41
J1501A HP Rack System/E33
J1502A HP Rack System/E25

HP Part Number 5967-6409

Printed in July 1998

Summary of Contents for J1500A

Page 1: ...Hewlett Packard Rack System E User s Manual J1500A HP Rack System E41 J1501A HP Rack System E33 J1502A HP Rack System E25 HP Part Number 5967 6409 Printed in July 1998 ...

Page 2: ...liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company ...

Page 3: ...11 Ventilation and Heat Dissipation 11 Installing Rail Mounted Equipment into the Rack 12 Stability 13 4 Procedures 19 Receiving 19 Unpacking Handling and Moving 19 Secure the Rack 21 Repackaging the Rack for Shipment 22 Installation of Standard Rack Accessories 22 Installing Universal Shelf 23 Installing Keyboard Shelf 24 Installing Monitor Shelf 26 Installing Filler Panels 28 Installing Lifting ...

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Page 5: ... WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or situation which if not done correctly or adhered to could damage or destroy part or the entire product Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Safety Warnings The followi...

Page 6: ...ations CAUTION To reduce the risk of overload do not load any single PDU with more than a maximum of 16 Amperes In addition do not load a single NEMA 5 15 or IEC 320 receptacle with more than 15 Amperes Cabinet Stability CAUTION To reduce the risk of cabinet instability fully extend the anti tip mechanism before extending any devices Extend only one device at a time Do not stand or sit on any exte...

Page 7: ...ding studs are provided near the base of every column and at the top rear Racks heights are measured in meters inches EIA units and U 1 EIA unit equals 1 U which equals 44 45 mm 1 75 in Internally rails that hold your equipment lock into slots in the vertical mounting columns and are fastened to the columns with screws Columns are numbered for easy placement The extendable anti tip mechanism is bi...

Page 8: ...E25 Rack 1 26 m 25U 49 5 in 59 7 cm 23 5 in 92 7 cm 36 5 in 72 7 kg 160 lbs 1 6m E33 Rack 1 61 m 33U 63 5 in 59 7 cm 23 5 in 92 7 cm 36 5 in 78 6 kg 173 lbs 1 96m E41 Rack 1 97 m 41U 77 5 in 59 7 cm 23 5 in 92 7 cm 36 5 in 85 5 kg 188 lbs The following parts are standard with every System E rack Top Cap and Forehead The top cap is 16 gauge cold rolled steel CRS The top cap and forehead are attache...

Page 9: ...s then mounted on the support rails The mounting columns have pre positioned threaded inserts pressed into the hexagonal accessories holes in the front faces of the columns The inserts are positioned to accept tie brackets hinges latches and PDUs One EIA unit or U Threaded inserts Anti Tip Mechanism Standard on the System E is a retractable anti tip mechanism Located at the bottom center of the ra...

Page 10: ... leveling Levelers are located in each corner to level and stabilize the rack For maximum accuracy use a level while adjusting the feet Rear Door The rear door comes installed from the factory Standard is a right opening perforated rear door with a lockable slam latch and sheetmetal catch providing ventilation and security The rear door can be mounted to open from either the left or the right They...

Page 11: ...Distribution Units PDUs are designed to provide flexibility for your power requirements To provide power to the rack a PDU must be ordered as an accessory There are different types of PDUs available for different voltages All input leads from the mains except safety ground are interrupted in the event of a short circuit The PDUs can be mounted both vertically and horizontally on the rear rack colu...

Page 12: ...otector for each power phase If one phase shorts or overloads one or both of the circuit protectors in the PDU trip Unplug the PDU before trying to locate and correct the electrical problem then reset both circuit protectors on the PDU to restore power to the rack European Cabling Some products sold in Europe are shipped without a power plug on the end of the PDU cable It is the responsibility of ...

Page 13: ...ly after securing a pair of rails with screws can equipment be installed The mounting slots in the columns are positioned to make support rail placement convenient in EIA units Rack Lifting Hooks Four lifting hooks can be fitted to the top of the rack Together they can support the weight of a rack loaded to maximum recommended gross weight Each hook is capable of supporting 248 6 kg 547 lbs Maximu...

Page 14: ...d anchored to universal rails made of cold rolled steel that weigh 2 7 kg 6 lbs and support up to 68 2 kg 150 lbs Hollow metal blocks have lips that fit into the support rails and holes for screws The blocks are slid into contact with the equipment and are then attached to the rail with screws Spacers are fit between the rails and the columns Ballast Ballast is available in 30 lb kits and may be r...

Page 15: ...r the rack that will afford adequate space for the door to open freely and slide mounted equipment to be extended Door Clearance The rack requires a minimum of 600 mm 23 6 in for rear door clearance The same amount is required for the front door if installed Cable Access The base of the rack stops 100 mm 3 9 in short of the rear door providing an access path for power and signal cables Installing ...

Page 16: ...mends that the customer monitor the internal temperature of the rack The internal temperature should not exceed the heat rating of any installed instruments Installing Rail Mounted Equipment into the Rack Equipment is installed by first attaching equipment rails between both front and rear columns as shown in Figure 3 2 A clip nut goes behind the rail and a spacer block at the top hole the EIA uni...

Page 17: ...t is less that the weight below the moments will most likely cancel The center of gravity of the cabinet itself is well below the critical height adding stability Because the racks are deeper than they are wide they are more stable from front to back than side to side as shown in Figure 3 4 X W X Y 11 0 Vertical axis 10 degrees Z 1 25m 25U 1 6m 33U 1 96 m 41 U 62 4 32U Critical height Figure 3 4 C...

Page 18: ...oard products are being used calculate both and add the results To reduce the risk of rack instability when operator serviceable slide mounted products are installed use the following worksheet to determine the need for additional counterweight ballast If there are no operator serviceable slide mounted products in the rack this worksheet can be ignored An operator serviceable slide mounted product...

Page 19: ...bove Model M1 M2 1 25 m 10 46 ft lbs a b c d 1 00 ft 1 6 m 49 5 4 ft lbs a b c d 1 00 ft 1 96 m A B C D 1 25 ft 97 2 ft lbs a b c d 1 00 ft M1 Moment on rack with all operator serviceable slide mounted products extended M2 Moment of all fixed and trained personnel serviceable slide mounted products and rack M2 moment calculations assume a 1 00 ft center of gravity for installed products If M1 is l...

Page 20: ...se the following worksheet to determine the need for additional counterweight If there are no work surfaces or keyboard mounting kits in the rack this worksheet can be ignored NOTE No slider products may be withdrawn or extended at the same time the work surface is in use Figure 3 6 Moment Illustration for Work Surface Keyboard NOTE Always ensure leveling feet have been deployed ...

Page 21: ...k with 180 lbs of force applied at D ft M2 Moment of all fixed and trained personnel serviceable slide mounted products M2 moment calculations assume a 1 00 ft center of gravity for installed products If M1 is less than or equal to M2 no additional counter weight is needed If M1 is greater than M2 use the formulas below to determine the required counter weight Determine required counter weight if ...

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Page 23: ... the order documents to the packing or shipping list to see all parts arrived in good condition Most likely you will move it on its pallet to its uncrating point Ensure clear passage from the receiving site to the uncrating site The shipping dimensions and weights are given below Casters come attached so the rack can be rolled when uncrated to its next destination When you are ready to uncrate and...

Page 24: ... can spring back and cause serious eye injury 1 Cut the polystrap bands around the shipping container 2 Lift the cardboard top cap from the shipping box 3 Remove the corrugated wrap from the pallet 4 Remove the packing materials 5 Remove four bolts holding down the ramps and remove the ramps 6 Remove the six bolts from the base attaching the rack to the pallet ...

Page 25: ... before moving the rack WARNING Make sure that the leveling feet on the rack are raised before you roll the rack down the ramp and any time you roll the rack on the casters Secure the Rack Once in position secure and stabilize your rack using the leveling feet at the corners of the base ...

Page 26: ...ing instructions for details 1 Assemble the original HP packing materials or contact your local Hewlett Packard Sales and Support office 2 Connect the loading ramp to the pallet 3 Raise the leveling feet 4 Push the rack up the ramp front first 5 Secure the rack to the pallet 6 Place the anti static bag over the rack 7 Place the top pad packing material and loading unloading ramps on the sides of t...

Page 27: ...Brackets at the desired EIA location Install with two non decorative Torx 25 bolts EIA location of Shelf bottom 67 3 Install Sheet Metal Nuts in front columns In the middle hole of the EIA unit located in Step 1 place sheet metal nuts on the front columns as shown The placement location shown is only an example EIA location of Shelf bottom 67 3 Install Plain Shelf Standing in front of the rack and...

Page 28: ...bottom of the Keyboard Tray at the correct height 67 3 Position and attach Rear Brackets Position the bottoms of the Rear Brackets at the desired EIA location Install with two non decorative Torx 25 bolts EIA location 67 3 Install Sheet Metal Nuts in front columns On the middle hole of the EIA unit located in Step 1 place sheet metal nuts on the front columns as shown The shown EIA location is an ...

Page 29: ...y should align with Sheet Metal Nuts attached in Step 3 67 3 Install keyboard and mouse After reading this instruction remove this instruction label Install keyboard and mouse Install cable guide Route the mouse cable through the guide Use the spare cable clips as necessary Installation complete Cable guide ...

Page 30: ...e To place the monitor at the top of a 1 96m E Series rack use EIA 30 To place the monitor at the top of a 1 6m E Series rack use EIA 22 67 3 Position and attach Rear Brackets Position the bottom of the Rear Brackets on the rear columns at the desired EIA location Install with two non decorative Torx 25 bolts EIA location for Monitor Base bottom 67 3 Install Sheet Metal Nuts in front columns In th...

Page 31: ...tall Monitor After reading this instruction remove this instruction label Install the monitor from the side or rear of the rack Position Clamp Assemblies to secure monitor and tighten 67 3 Install Front Bezel Snap the Front Bezel into place as shown Connect monitor cabling Reinstall the side panels if applicable Installation complete 2 9 2 8 2 7 2 6 2 5 3 0 3 1 3 2 2 9 3 0 3 1 ...

Page 32: ... Each Filler Panel covers 1 EIA unit Contents 6 Filler Panels Tools Needed None 67 3 Snap into place The Filler Panels snap onto the front columns Each Filler Panel covers 1 EIA Position each panel in a set of EIA holes and push Centered on EIA unit ...

Page 33: ...s that connect the top to the columns The correct bolts are positioned on the side of the columns facing away from the rack 67 3 Remove bolts and attach hooks One column at a time remove the two bolts position the lifting hook and bolt the lifting hook to the rack Don t remove more than two bolts at a time 67 3 Lift rack CAUTION Use all four hooks to lift the rack Do not exceed 547lb per hook 67 3...

Page 34: ...ngular hole Determine which rectangular mounting hole corresponds to the EIA unit where you want to install the spacer Each EIA unit is numbered on the columns of the grey column rack 67 3 Install Sheet Metal Nuts Place sheet metal nuts over the top hole of the target EIA unit on columns Place the nuts with the protrusion away from the Spacer 67 3 Position the Spacers Position all required Spacers...

Page 35: ...d inserts allowing for a right hinged door The left front column has threaded inserts positioned to accept machine screws at the 11th and 15th holes down from the top and the 6th and 10th holes up from the bottom Position the hinges on the left column and and secure with machine screws 11 th 15 th 10 th 6 th 67 3 Install the latch catch The right front column has pre installed threaded inserts pos...

Page 36: ...ews 67 3 Install ground cable A threaded stud is positioned near the Front Door hinge pin Attach the ground cable to the stud with a nut and star washer to the door A threaded stud is positioned near the base of each column Attach the male connector with a nut and star washer Connect the ground cable to the male connector 67 3 Re energize Re energize the equipment if necessary Installation complet...

Page 37: ...iver for plastic fasteners Torx 25 Driver for machine screws 1HZ 6W OH Use these instructions for attaching the Cable Guide to the new style numbered columns shown below Threaded inserts 2SWLRQ Vertical attachment Align Cable Guide so the attachment points lie over threaded inserts Secure with machine screws and Torx 25 driver 2SWLRQ Horizontal attachment Install sheet metal nuts over desired hole...

Page 38: ...lastic fasteners through the Cable Guide into column holes If threaded inserts are positioned at attachment points secure the Cable Guide with machine screws NOTE If you push the screw into the fastener before attaching to the rack column the fastener will expand making it difficult to attach the cable guide to the rack 2SWLRQ Horizontal attachment Install sheet metal nuts over desired holes in bo...

Page 39: ...e 67 3 Position 9 EIA unit Side Panels at the bottom of the rack Position the nine EIA units so the tab fits into the lowest column hole that will accept it 67 3 Push The Side Panels snap into place with a small push Hook the rear of the Side Panel into place and press onto the front column 67 3 Install all remaining Side Panels The Side Panels all install the same way There are no gaps between pa...

Page 40: ...he rack 67 3 Remove ground cable Disconnect both ends 67 3 Remove door Open the door to 45 degrees and lift it off its hinges 67 3 Remove and replace hinges and latch Remove hinges and latch catch Replace them in the some positions on the opposite column The rear columns have identical placements of threaded inserts Both rear columns have threaded inserts positioned to accept hinge bolts at the 9t...

Page 41: ...l the door Turn the door upside down Open the door to approximately 45 degrees and lower the door pins into the two hinges 67 3 Reconnect grounding strap Reconnect the grounding strap between the door and the rack 67 3 Reenergize equipment ...

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