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  • Page 1 Power Systems Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...
  • Page 3 Power Systems Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...
  • Page 4 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page v, “Notices” on page 37, the IBM Systems Safety Notices manual, G229-9054, and the IBM Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125–5823. ™...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Notices ........37 Trademarks . . 38 Electronic emission notices . . 38 Class A Notices . . 39 Class B Notices . . 42 Terms and conditions . . 45 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2014...
  • Page 6 Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...

  • Page 7: Safety Notices

    You should also refer to the safety information documentation any time you do not clearly understand any safety information in the U.S. English publications. Replacement or additional copies of safety information documentation can be obtained by calling the IBM Hotline at 1-800-300-8751.
  • Page 8 Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 9 Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. v To avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 11 (L003) DANGER: Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) (L008) Safety notices...
  • Page 12 Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)
  • Page 13 Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE The following comments apply to the IBM servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE: The equipment is suitable for installation in the following: v Network telecommunications facilities...
  • Page 14 Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...

  • Page 15: Installing The 7953-94X And 7965-94Y Rack And Features

    CAUTION: To ensure safety, all applicable components of the rack cabinet must be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory in order to verify compliance with country-specific safety regulations. This process ensures that the end product remains safe for the operator and service personnel under normal and foreseeable misuse conditions. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2014...
  • Page 16 Figure 1. 7953-94X and 7953-94Y Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...

  • Page 17: Size And Weight Specifications

    Figure 2. 7953-94X and 7953-94Y (comes without side covers) Size and weight specifications Learn about the size and weight specifications for your racks. The 42U racks and 42U expansion racks conform to the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard EIA-310-D Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment (1992). For the rack cabinet dimensions and weights, see the following tables.

  • Page 18: Planning The Floor Layout

    Table 2. IBM PureFlex System 42U Rack and Expansion Rack weights Model Description Approximate weight 7953-94X and With side panels, with outriggers 179 kg (394 lb) 7953-94Y 7953-94X and With side panels, without outriggers 167 kg (367 lb) 7953-94Y 7953-94X and...
  • Page 19 Figure 4. Removing and installing the outriggers To remove the outriggers, use the 6 mm hex wrench that comes in the hardware kit to remove the four bolts that attach each outrigger to the rack cabinet. Keep the outriggers and bolts for future use if you need to move the rack.

  • Page 20: Installing The Front Stabilizer Bracket, Recirculation Prevention Plate (Optional) And Securing The Rack To The Floor Surface

    Install the outriggers before you move the rack cabinet to another location. Use the 6 mm hex wrench that comes in the hardware kit to install the four bolts that attach each outrigger to the rack cabinet. Installing the front stabilizer bracket, recirculation prevention plate (optional) and securing the rack to the floor surface Learn about how to install the recirculation prevention plate, front stabilizer bracket, and to bolt the rack to the floor surface.
  • Page 21 Leveling pad Rear swivel caster Leveling pad Front fixed caster Figure 5. Lowering the leveling pads 2. Hand-tighten the thumbscrews on the front fixed casters. 3. Remove both outriggers from the sides of the rack by removing the four bolts on each side with a 6 mm hex wrench.
  • Page 22 Figure 6. Removing the outriggers 4. Remove the front door if you are installing the recirculation prevention plate or front stabilizer bracket. For more information about removing the front door, see “Removing and installing a front door” on page 14. 5.
  • Page 23 Recirculation prevention plate Figure 7. Installing the recirculation prevention plate and no front stabilizer bracket For a stand-alone rack cabinet, 7953-94X and 7953-94Y: a. Align the four holes in the recirculation prevention plate with the four holes in the rack cabinet. Recirculation prevention plate Stabilizer bracket...
  • Page 24 b. Position the front stabilizer bracket in front of the recirculation prevention plate and align the screw holes. c. Use the four screws and the hex wrench that come in the hardware kit to secure the front stabilizer bracket and recirculation prevention plate to the rack cabinet. d.
  • Page 25 Bolts Stabilizer bracket Figure 10. Bolting the front stabilizer to the floor surface Bolt the rear of the rack to the floor surface through the holes in the lower frame by using two bolts and washers. Bolts Rack rear Figure 11. Bolting the rear of the rack to the floor surface v If a front stabilizer bracket or stabilizer plate is not installed, bolt the front of the rack to the floor surface through the holes in the lower frame by using two bolts and washers.

  • Page 26: Removing And Installing The Side Covers

    Bolts Rack front Figure 12. Bolting the front of the rack to the floor surface Bolt the rear of the rack to the floor surface through the holes in the lower frame by using two bolts and washers. See Figure 11 on page 11. 8.
  • Page 27 Lock Release handles Side cover Figure 13. Removing a side cover 2. Press down on both release handles and tilt the top of the side cover slightly toward you; then, lift the side cover up and away from the ridge on the bottom of the rack cabinet. 3.

  • Page 28: Removing And Installing A Front Door

    Lock Side cover Figure 14. Installing a side cover Removing and installing a front door Learn how to remove and install a front door on your rack. 1. Unlock and open the door. Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...

  • Page 29: Installing A Front Door On The Rack Cabinet

    Hinge pins Figure 15. Removing a front door 2. Holding the door firmly with one hand, lift both hinge pins until they lock in the open position. This releases the door from the hinges. 3. Grasp the door firmly with both hands and pull it away from the hinges; then, set the door aside. Installing a front door on the rack cabinet To install a front door on the rack cabinet, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 30: Installing A Rear Door

    Hinge pins Figure 16. Removing a rear door 2. Holding the door firmly with one hand, lift both hinge pins until they lock in the open position. This releases the door from the hinges. 3. Grasp the door firmly with both hands and pull it away from the hinges; then, set the door aside. Installing a rear door To install a rear door on the rack cabinet, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 31 Figure 17. Attaching standard and expansion racks to each other to form a suite Expansion racks come with all the hardware that is required for you to attach racks together and form a suite. A hex wrench and screws come with the expansion-rack hardware kit. You need one standard rack to form a suite.

  • Page 32: Installing Optional Devices

    Installing optional devices There are many servers and optional devices that you can install in the standard and expansion racks. Always read the documentation that comes with your server or optional device for detailed installation instructions. Installation guidelines When you install optional devices in the rack cabinet, follow these safety guidelines. Statement 2 DANGER v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
  • Page 33 DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.

  • Page 34: Installing Devices On The Rack-Mounting Flanges

    Always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. A configurator tool is available at http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/configtools.html to assist you with determining where to install optional devices in the rack. For more information about rack cabinets and optional devices, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/ cog/rackcabinetsoptions/rackcabinetsoptions.html. Installing devices on the rack-mounting flanges For optional devices that require threaded holes for mounting, you must install either cage nuts or clip nuts.

  • Page 35: Using A Flat-Blade Screwdriver

    Cage nut Cage-nut-insertion tool Rack mounting flange Figure 18. Installing cage nuts with the cage-nut-insertion tool 1. Determine the hole in which you want to install the cage nut. 2. From the inside of the rack mounting flange, insert one edge of the cage nut into the hole. 3.

  • Page 36: Installing Devices Vertically In The Rack Cabinet

    Install clip nuts by sliding them over the mounting holes in the rear vertical 1U mounting compartments as shown in the following illustration. M6 clip nut Figure 20. Installing clip nuts on the rack-mounting flanges Installing devices vertically in the rack cabinet You can use the space on the sides and in the rear of the rack cabinet to vertically mount power distribution units (PDUs) and console switches.

  • Page 37: Installing A 1U Pdu Or Console Switch Vertically In A Rack Side Pocket

    Flange nuts M6 button-head cap screws Figure 21. Installing a 1U PDU or console switch vertically in the rack side area 3. Secure the PDU or console switch to the rack with four flange nuts on the rack flange and four M6 button-head cap screws on the mounting bracket side.

  • Page 38: Installing A 0U Pdu Vertically In The Rear Of A Rack Cabinet

    M6 clip nuts Figure 22. Installing a 1U PDU or console switch vertically in a rack side pocket 3. Carefully slide the PDU or console switch into the side pocket and secure the device with four M6 screws. Installing a 0U PDU vertically in the rear of a rack cabinet Learn to install a 0U power distribution unit vertically in the rear of a rack cabinet.

  • Page 39: Managing Cables

    Figure 23. Installing a 0U PDU vertically in the rear of the rack cabinet Managing cables Use these guidelines when you cable servers or other devices that you install in a rack cabinet. Always read the instructions that come with your server or optional device for detailed cable-management information.

  • Page 40: Front-To-Rear Cable Channels

    DANGER v Plug power cords from devices in the rack cabinet into electrical outlets that are located near the rack cabinet and are easily accessible. v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet before servicing any device in the rack cabinet.

  • Page 41: Using The Cable-Access Bar In The Bottom Of The Rack Cabinet

    Front to rear cable channels Cable channels caps Front to rear cable channels Cable channels caps Figure 24. Removing the caps from the front-to-rear cable channels Using the cable-access bar in the bottom of the rack cabinet The cable-access bar on the bottom rear of the rack cabinet keeps the external cables in place. To route external cables through the opening in the bottom rear of the rack, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 42 Cable-access M6 screws Figure 25. Routing cables using the cable-access bar 2. Route the cables through the opening. 3. Reattach the cable-access bar to the rack cabinet with the four screws that you removed in step 1. Make sure that you do not pinch or cut any cables. Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...

  • Page 43: Using The Cable-Access Openings In The Top Of The Rack

    Using the cable-access openings in the top of the rack Route cables through the cable-access openings. Rear Screws cable-access Front cover cable-access cover Screws Figure 26. Location of the cable-access openings Use the front and rear rectangular cable-access openings on the top of the rack cabinet to route external cables and to control the flow of air inside the rack.

  • Page 44: Mounting An Overhead Cable Tray

    For information about adjusting the air flow in the rack if an IBM Rear Door Heat eXchanger is installed on the rack cabinet, see the Installation and Maintenance Guide that comes with the heat exchanger. Mounting an overhead cable tray The rack cabinet comes with pre-drilled holes in the top that you can use to attach an overhead cable tray (not provided by IBM) to the top of the rack suite.

  • Page 45: Moving A Rack Cabinet

    Moving a rack cabinet Learn how to move a rack cabinet between locations. Before you move the rack cabinet to another location, ensure that you have read the guidelines provided. When you move a rack cabinet, observe the following safety guidelines. Installing the 7953-94X and 7965-94Y rack and features...
  • Page 46 Statement 8: DANGER: v Plug power cords from devices in the rack cabinet into electrical outlets that are located near the rack cabinet and are easily accessible. v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet before servicing any device in the rack cabinet.
  • Page 47 v Do not use a ramp inclined at more than ten degrees. v Once the rack cabinet is in the new location, do the following: – Lower the four leveling pads. – Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. – If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest position to the highest position.

  • Page 48: Parts Listing

    Tier 2 CRU: You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your product.
  • Page 49 Figure 29. IBM 42U rack and expansion rack parts Table 3. Parts listing for IBM PureFlex System 42U Rack, 7953-94X and 7953-94Y FRU part number CRU part CRU part (trained service Index Description number (Tier 1) number (Tier 2) technician only) ™...
  • Page 50 Table 3. Parts listing for IBM PureFlex System 42U Rack, 7953-94X and 7953-94Y (continued) FRU part number CRU part CRU part (trained service Index Description number (Tier 1) number (Tier 2) technician only) Hardware and tool kit (includes tools, screws,...

  • Page 51: Notices

    This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. This material may be available from IBM in other languages. However, you may be required to own a copy of the product or product version in that language in order to access it.

  • Page 52: Trademarks

    IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Other product and service names might be trademarks of IBM or other companies. A current list of IBM trademarks is available on the web at Copyright and trademark information at www.ibm.com/legal/copytrade.shtml.

  • Page 53: Class A Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 54 VCCI Statement - Japan The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
  • Page 55 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 56: Class B Notices

    Tel: 914-499-1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist: IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations, Abteilung M372 IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 800 225 5423 or +49 (0) 180 331 3233 email: halloibm@de.ibm.com Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
  • Page 57 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM-authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 58 Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Confirmed Harmonics Guideline with Modifications (products greater than 20 A per phase) IBM Taiwan Contact Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Korea Germany Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit...

  • Page 59: Terms And Conditions

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  • Page 60 IBM reserves the right to withdraw the permissions granted herein whenever, in its discretion, the use of the publications is detrimental to its interest or, as determined by IBM, the above instructions are not being properly followed. You may not download, export or re-export this information except in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including all United States export laws and regulations.
  • Page 62 Printed in USA...

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