CABINET SENSOR HARDWARE INSTALLATION
MANUAL
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About this Installation Guide
This document provides instructions for installing the ThermaNode cabinet sensors kits
provided by SynapSense to SynapSense-designated service companies or by the
customer. Cabinet sensors kits come in several different configurations, each specifically
tailored to the server cabinet configuration.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this document includes SynapSense customers, partners, and
installers (or installation teams) who have received training from SynapSense prior to
installing the hardware detailed in this document.
SynapSense “Tier 1” training is highly recommended for installation engineers and others
who are installing cabinet sensor hardware or closely involved with the installation of data
center optimization equipment.
Organization
Table 1 summarizes the chapters and appendices of this guide.
Table 1 – Chapter and Appendix Summary
Chapter
Description
Introduction
Provides an overview describing ThermaNode EZ and
ThermaNode cable assembly, and information about this guide
Getting Started
Lists the hardware, software, tools, and additional material
requirements for installing SynapSense cabinet sensor kits
Installing ThermaNode EZ Cabinet
Sensors
Describes the steps to install the ThermaNode EZ cabinet sensors
Installing ThermaNode Cabinet Sensors
Describes the steps to install the ThermaNode cabinet sensor
cable assembly
Provides diagrams to illustrate the ThermaNode cable assembly
configurations on rear exhaust and top (chimney)/rear exhaust
cabinets.
Appendix B – Battery Replacement
Provides instructions for replacing ThermaNode EZ and
ThermaNode batteries
Monitoring System Commissioning
Provides lists of necessary information and checklists to
commission an Environmental Monitoring System.