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CONTENTS Figures Tables Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Conventions used in this document........12 Where to get help..............12 Site requirements..............13 Hardware acclimation times........... 13 Part 1 1U1N Procedures Chapter 2 1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ..........18 Installation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution.......
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CONTENTS Chapter 6 Update the Install Database Update the install database................ 56 Part 2 2U1N Procedures Chapter 7 2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ..........60 2U1N configuration installation guidelines..........60 Cabinet rail kits................... 61 Determine rail kit that will be used..............63 Install the static rail assemblies in the cabinet ...........
FIGURES Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............19 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration............21 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............23 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration............25 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration............27 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration............29 Static rail kit.......................
TABLES Site requirements......................13 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components)..........13 Minimum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets......18 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets......19 Minimum configuration in 3-phase delta power distribution cabinets......22 Stack up for a maximum configuration............... 23 Minimum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets......
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Preface As part of an effort to improve its product lines, Dell EMC periodically releases revisions of its software and hardware. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use.
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EMC products, go to Dell EMC Online Support at https://support.emc.com. Technical support Go to Dell EMC Online Support 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.
CHAPTER 1 Before You Begin This chapter provides information to obtain assistance and to prepare for the installation. Topics include: Conventions used in this document..............12 Where to get help....................12 Site requirements....................13 Hardware acclimation times................13 Before You Begin...
Note To open a service request through the Dell EMC Online Support site, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Dell EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account.
Before You Begin Site requirements Confirm that the customer site meets all requirements before you begin the installation. The following table describes site requirements and provides references to additional information. Table 1 Site requirements Requirement Description Computer room The system requires a properly equipped computer room with controlled temperature and humidity, proper airflow and ventilation, proper power and grounding, system cable routing facilities, and fire equipment.
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Before You Begin Table 2 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components) (continued) …then let the system or component If the last 24 hours of the acclimate in the new TRANSIT/STORAGE …and the OPERATING environment this many environment was this: environment is this: hours: 68-72°F 40-55% RH 40-55% RH...
CHAPTER 2 1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation This chapter provides information for installation of the equipment used in a 1U1N configuration. Topics include: Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ............18 Installation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution.......18 Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution......
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet Always begin component installation at the bottom of the cabinet and work upward. Install components at the lowest available space for that component type. Placement of the equipment in the cabinet is dependent on the type of power distribution units installed in the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 1 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 4 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Data Server RX630 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 40 Installation in cabinets with single-phase power distribution...
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1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 4 Maximum configuration in single-phase power distribution cabinets (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 19 - 20 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 21 - 24 GbE switch Hardware Installation Guide...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 2 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Note Install all the equipment in the cabinet before installing and connecting the power and I/O cables. Install the equipment as described in Installation of the equipment in the cabinet page 18. If you are installing the minimum configuration, refer to the figure and table below for minimum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 3 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 6 Stack up for a maximum configuration Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Data Server RX630 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 34 Installation in cabinets with 3-phase delta power distribution...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 6 Stack up for a maximum configuration (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 19 - 20 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 21 - 24 GbE switch Hardware Installation Guide...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 4 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Installation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution Installation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Note Install all the equipment in the cabinet before installing and connecting the power and I/O cables. Install the equipment as described in Installation of the equipment in the cabinet page 18. If you are installing the minimum configuration, refer to the figure and table below for minimum configurations for the equipment stack up in the cabinet.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 5 Cabinet stack up for a minimum configuration Table 8 Maximum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Data Server RX630 Server 2 - 17 and 25 - 36 Installation in cabinets with 3-phase wye power distribution...
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1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 8 Maximum configuration in 3-phase wye power distribution cabinets (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Management Server Management Server Management Switch Customer provided 1 19 - 20 GbE switch Data Switch Customer provided 10 21 - 24 GbE switch Hardware Installation Guide...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 6 Cabinet stack up for a maximum configuration Cabinet rail kits There are two types of rail kits used to install the PowerEdge server in a cabinet: Cabinet rail kits...
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 8 Sliding rail kit Determine rail kit that will be used Unpack the rail kit and determine which type of rail kit is being used for installation of the server. Static Rail Kit -- Install the static rail kit and server as described in the procedures later in this chapter.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 9 Installing static rail assemblies Install the static chassis rails on the server This procedures describes installation of the static chassis rails on the server. CAUTION The server is heavy and should be handled by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to handle the server without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 10 Installing static chassis rails Install the server in the cabinet This procedures describes installation of the server in the cabinet. CAUTION The server is heavy and should be installed in a cabinet by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to install the server in a cabinet without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 11 Install the server Install the sliding rail assemblies This procedures describes installation of the sliding rail assemblies in the cabinet. Procedure 1. Position the left and right rail end pieces labeled FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the holes on the front side of the vertical cabinet flanges (1).
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 12 Installing sliding rail assemblies Install the server on sliding rail assemblies This procedures describes installation of the server on the sliding rail assemblies. CAUTION The server is heavy and should be installed in a cabinet by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to install the server in a cabinet without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 13 Install server on sliding rail assemblies 7. Push the server into the cabinet. The slam latch on either side of the server engage automatically as the server is pushed into the cabinet (1). Note The slam latches are released by pulling up on the latches (2).
1U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Routing the cables This procedure describes connecting cables and use of the two hook and loop straps provided in the rail kit to route the cables at the back of the server. Procedure 1. Connect I/O and power cables as described in your system cabling documentation.
CHAPTER 3 Install AC Power Cables This chapter provides sample diagrams 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.
Install AC Power Cables Guidelines for installing and connecting AC power cables Use the following figure as reference for connectors on the rear panel of the servers and switches. Figure 17 Connectors on rear panel of servers and switches 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 Sample single-phase wiring for 1U1N configuration The following diagram and table provide a typical example for connecting power cables in racks with single-phase power distribution units. In this example, PDUs with 14 power inlets are used. Figure 18 Single-phase power distribution Table 9 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) Source...
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Install AC Power Cables Table 9 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) (continued) Source Destination Node 31 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 2 Node 31 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 2 Node 30 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 3 Node 30 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 3 Node 29 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 3...
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Install AC Power Cables Table 9 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) (continued) Source Destination Node 17 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 12 Data Switch B PDU 1 Port 13 Data Switch B PDU 2 Port 13 Data Switch A PDU 1 Port 14 Data Switch A PDU 2 Port 14...
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Install AC Power Cables Table 9 Single-phase power distribution cabling (from top to bottom) (continued) Source Destination Node 5 PSU1 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...
CHAPTER 4 Install management network I/O cables This chapter provides the diagrams and tables for installing and connecting cables for the management network. Topics include: Guidelines for installing and connecting management network cables ....46 Management network A, nodes 1 - 16 cabling ............46 Management network A, nodes 17 - 22 cabling ..........
Install management network I/O cables Guidelines for installing and connecting management network cables Use the following illustration as reference for console and management ports on the switches. Figure 19 Console and management ports on switches Note As cables are installed and connected, dress and tie cables frequently so that excess slack does not interfere with routing of adjacent cables.
CHAPTER 5 Install data network I/O cables This chapter provides the diagrams and tables for installing and connecting cables for the data network. Topics include: Data network A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example............52 Data network B, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example............53 Install data network I/O cables...
Install data network I/O cables Data network A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling example Use the following figure and table to connect cables for the data network A, nodes 1 - 22. The node ports referred to in this table are 10 G ports. Note In this example, data switch ports have been intentionally left empty.
Install data network I/O cables Table 13 Data A, nodes 1 - 22 cabling (continued) Source Destination Node 3 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 10 Node 4 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 14 Node 5 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 18 Node 6 Onboard Port 0 Data Switch A Port 22...
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Install data network I/O cables Table 14 Data B, nodes 1 - 22 cabling (continued) Source Destination Node 6 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 24 Node 7 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 28 Node 8 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 32 Node 9 PCIe Port 2 Data Switch B Port 36...
CHAPTER 6 Update the Install Database This chapter provides information to update the install database after all installation and configuration work is completed. The chapter contains the following topic: Update the install database................56 Update the Install Database...
After all work is complete, use this procedure to update the install 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.
CHAPTER 7 2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation This chapter provides information for installation of the equipment used in a 2U1N configuration. The chapter contains the following topics: Installation of the equipment in the cabinet ............60 2U1N configuration installation guidelines............60 Cabinet rail kits....................61 Determine rail kit that will be used..............
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Installation of the equipment in the cabinet Always begin component installation at the bottom of the cabinet and work upward. Install components at the lowest available space for that component type. Placement of the equipment in the cabinet is described in 2U1N configuration installation guidelines on page 60.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Table 16 Stack up for a maximum configuration (continued) Component Description Quantity Cabinet U Space Function Data Switch Customer provided 10 23 - 24 GbE switch The following illustration represents the maximum 2U1N configuration. Figure 22 Cabinet stack up for 2U1N configurations Cabinet rail kits There are two types of rail kits used to install the PowerEdge server in a cabinet: Static Rail Kit -- The static rail kit allows the server to be extracted a short...
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Determine rail kit that will be used Unpack the rail kit and determine which type of rail kit is being used for installation of the server. Static Rail Kit -- Install the static rail kit and server as described in the procedures later in this chapter.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Install the static chassis rails on the server This procedures describes installation of the static chassis rails on the server. CAUTION The server is heavy and should be handled by two people. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment, do not attempt to handle the server without a mechanical lift and/or help from another person.
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Procedure 1. Insert the ends of the chassis rails into the front of the rails mounted to the cabinet and push the server into the cabinet (1). 2. Depending on the rail configuration, the latches on the front of the server engage automatically (2).
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation 3. Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical cabinet flange and the latch clicks into place. Repeat these steps to position and seat the front end piece on the vertical cabinet flange (3). Note To remove the rails, pull on the latch release button on the end piece midpoint and unseat each rail (4).
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Figure 29 Install server on sliding rail assemblies 7. Push the server into the cabinet. The slam latch on either side of the server engage automatically as the server is pushed into the cabinet (1). Note The slam latches are released by pulling up on the latches (2).
2U1N Configuration Equipment Installation Routing the cables This procedure describes connecting cables and use of the two hook and loop straps provided in the rail kit to route the cables at the back of the server. Procedure 1. Connect I/O and power cables as described in your system cabling documentation.
CHAPTER 8 Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration This chapter provides the power, management, and data wiring diagrams for the 2U1N configuration. Topics included: Guidelines for wiring a 2U1N configuration............72 Sample single-phase wiring for 2U1N configuration ...........73 Management network wiring for 2U1N configuration ........
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Guidelines for wiring a 2U1N configuration Use the following figure as reference for connectors on rear panels of the servers and switches: Figure 33 Power connectors on rear panel of servers and switches 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.
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Power (typical sample only):Sample single-phase wiring for 2U1N configuration page 73 Management Management network wiring for 2U1N configuration on page 76 Data A Data network A wiring for 2U1N configuration on page 78 Data B Data network B wiring for 2U1N configuration on page 80 Sample single-phase wiring for 2U1N configuration...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Figure 34 Single-phase power distribution Table 17 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...
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Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 17 Single-phase power distribution cabling (continued) Source Destination Data Switch D PDU 2 Port 5 Data Switch C PDU 1 Port 7 Data Switch C PDU 2 Port 7 Node 11 PSU1 PDU 1 Port 9 Node 11 PSU2 PDU 2 Port 9 Node 10 PSU1...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 17 Single-phase power distribution cabling (continued) Source Destination Node 1 PSU1 PDU 3 Port 14 Node 1 PSU2 PDU 4 Port 14 Management network wiring for 2U1N configuration Use the following figure and table to connect the management network cables. Note The page does not provide enough space to illustrate cabling of the maximum number of nodes in the management network.
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 18 Management network cabling (continued) Customer Provided Management Switch Source Destination Node 17 BMC (iDRAC) Management Switch Port 29 Node 17 NIC 1 Management Switch Port 31 Data Network Switch A <...> Port Management Switch Port 45 Data Network Switch B <...>...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Figure 36 Data networks A and B Table 19 Data network A cabling Data Network A Source Destination Node 1 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 2 Node 2 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 6 Node 3 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 10...
Wiring Diagrams for a 2U1N Configuration Table 19 Data network A cabling (continued) Data Network A Node 11 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 5 Node 12 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 9 Node 13 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 13 Node 14 Onboard Port 0 Data Network Switch A Port 17...
CHAPTER 9 Update the Install Database This chapter provides information to update the install database after all work is completed. The chapter contains the following topic: Update the install database................82 Update the Install Database...
After all work is complete, use this procedure to update the install 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.