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Rack Options Installation Guide for the HPE Advanced G2
Series and HPE Enterprise G2 Series Racks
Abstract
This document provides guidance for installing rack options into the HPE Advanced G2 Series and HPE Enterprise G2 Series
racks.
Part Number: 30-A990BCCC-008
Published: September 2022
Edition: 8

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  • Page 1 Rack Options Installation Guide for the HPE Advanced G2 Series and HPE Enterprise G2 Series Racks Abstract This document provides guidance for installing rack options into the HPE Advanced G2 Series and HPE Enterprise G2 Series racks. Part Number: 30-A990BCCC-008...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2020, 2022 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP Notices The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this guide........................7 Rack options installation guide......................................7 Important safety information......................................7 Rack options..........................8 Ordering rack options..........................................8 HPE Rack baying kit options......................................10 Airflow Optimization kit......................11 Kit overview..............................................11 Kit contents (BW930A)......................................11 Required tools (airflow optimization kit)..............................11 Installing foam rail gaskets between racks................................11 Installing the floor gasket........................................13 Ballast kit..........................14 Kit overview..............................................14...
  • Page 4 Required tools..........................................27 Installing the fan............................................27 Filler Panel kit........................30 Kit overview..............................................30 Kit contents (BW928A, BW929A)................................30 Required tools..........................................30 Installing the filler panel........................................30 Fixed rail kit........................... 31 Kit overview..............................................31 Kit contents (332558-B21).....................................31 Required tools..........................................31 Installing the fixed rail kit........................................31 Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that:........33 Ground Bonding kit......................
  • Page 5 Locking drawer kit........................52 Kit overview..............................................52 Kit contents (361591-B21).....................................52 Required tools..........................................52 Installing the locking drawer......................................52 Server/Utility Shelf kit......................54 Kit overview..............................................54 Kit contents (253449-B21).....................................54 Required tools..........................................54 Installing the server/utility shelf.....................................54 100 Kilo Sliding Shelf kit..................... 58 Kit overview..............................................58 Kit contents (234672-B21).....................................58 Required tools..........................................58 Preparing the sliding shelf rail assemblies for installation..........................58 Installing the sliding shelf rail assemblies.................................59 Installing the sliding shelf........................................61...
  • Page 6 Support and other resources....................75 Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support..............................75 Accessing updates..........................................75 Customer self repair..........................................76 Websites............................................... 76 Warranty information..........................................76 Warranty information......................................76 Regulatory information...................................... 77 Belarus Kazakhstan Russia marking............................77 Turkey RoHS material content declaration.......................... 78 Ukraine RoHS material content declaration.........................78...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    This installation guide includes the instructions for installing rack option kits that are compatible with the HPE Advanced G2 Series and HPE Enterprise G2 Series racks. For more information, see the HPE Advanced G2 Series Racks User Guide or the HPE Enterprise G2 Series Racks User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

  • Page 8: Rack Options

    P9L12A The standard baying kit joins multiple racks of the same series, height, and depth. This kit comes standard with HPE Advanced G2 Series racks. To determine which baying kit to use for your rack pair, see HPE Rack baying kit options.
  • Page 9 Side Panel kit P9L15A (42U, 1075mm) The Side Panel kit provides enclosures for the sides of a rack. – or – This kit comes standard with HPE Advanced G2 Series P9L16A (42U, 1200mm) racks. – or – P9L17A (48U, 1075mm) –...

  • Page 10: Hpe Rack Baying Kit Options

    Rack option kit Part number Description Stabilizer kit Anti-tip stabilizer kits provide stability and support BW932A (600mm) when equipment is installed, removed, or accessed within the rack. Heavy-duty stabilizer kits should be – or – used when a single racked component exceeds BW933A (800mm) 200lbs.

  • Page 11: Airflow Optimization Kit

    Airflow Optimization kit Kit overview The Airflow Optimization kit enables you to install foam rail gaskets in your 36U, 42U, and 48U 600-mm (24-in) wide racks and 48U 800-mm (31-in) wide racks to improve separation between hot and cold aisles in the data center. Kit contents (BW930A) Item Quantity...
  • Page 12 NOTE: If the racks have a baying kit installed, remove the baying bracket before inserting the foam rail gasket. Follow steps 1 through 2 to install the foam rail gasket into a rack that will be bayed using a 24-in. baying bracket. If the rack uses a 600-mm baying bracket, rotate the foam rail gasket 90 degrees before inserting it into the space between the racks.

  • Page 13: Installing The Floor Gasket

    Installing the floor gasket Procedure 1. Depending on the size of your rack, cut the floor gasket at the perforation to reduce the length from 800-mm (31 in) to 600-mm (24 in). 2. Remove the protective tape from the bottom edge of the floor gasket, and apply the gasket to the bottom of the rack with the adhesive strip facing the front of the rack.

  • Page 14: Ballast Kit

    Ballast kit Kit overview The Ballast kit provides additional stability and support when heavy equipment is installed, removed, or accessed within the rack. Kit contents (120672-B21) Item Quantity Ballast assembly M6 screws Cage nuts Required tools (ballast kit) The following tools are required for installation: •...
  • Page 15 2. Count 16 holes up the rack, starting at the bottom cage nuts. Use the cage nut insertion tool to install the two top cage nuts. 3. Align the screw holes of the ballast assembly with the installed cage nuts. 4.
  • Page 16 Ballast kit...

  • Page 17: Baying Kits

    Baying kits Baying kits allow you to connect multiple racks in your data center. For more information, see HPE Rack baying kit options. Standard baying kit The Standard baying kit enables you to connect multiple racks of the same series, height, and depth. To determine which baying kit to use for your racks, see HPE Rack baying kit options.
  • Page 18 NOTE: If you are connecting an HPE Advanced or Enterprise G2 series rack to a 10K G3, 11K G2, Intelligent, Advanced G1, or Enterprise G1 rack, then you must also remove the side panels on the racks before baying them together.
  • Page 19 5. Re-attach the front and rear doors. Baying kits...

  • Page 20: Cable Management Combo Kit

    Cable Management Combo kit Kit overview The Cable Management Combo kit assists with cable management and is designed for use with all racks. Kit contents (Q9V03A) Item Quantity 1U cable management bracket 2U cable management bracket Cable management D-ring bracket clips Cable management D-ring bracket clamps Cross-over brackets 30.0-cm (12-in) hook-and-loop cabling strap...

  • Page 21: Installing The 2U Cable Management Bracket

    2. Align the 1U cable management bracket to the screw holes in the rack (1). 3. Turn the plastic latch on each side of the 1U cable management bracket clockwise until it locks in place (2). Installing the 2U cable management bracket Procedure 1.

  • Page 22: Installing The Cable Management D-Ring Bracket

    2. Align the 2U cable management bracket to the screw holes in the rack (1). 3. Turn the plastic latches on each side of the 2U cable management bracket clockwise until they lock in place (2). Installing the cable management D-ring bracket Depending on your rack configuration, the cable management D-ring bracket can be installed in either a front mount or a side mount.

  • Page 23: Installing The Cable Management D-Ring Bracket In A Front Mount

    Use one of the following procedures to install the cable management D-ring bracket. Procedure 1. Installing the cable management D-ring bracket in a front mount. 2. Installing the cable management D-ring bracket in a side mount. Installing the cable management D-ring bracket in a front mount Procedure 1.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cable Management D-Ring Bracket In A Side Mount

    Installing the cable management D-ring bracket in a side mount Procedure 1. Align the cable management D-ring bracket with the screw hole in the desired location on the side of your rack (1). 2. Using a T-25 Torx driver, insert one M5.5 x10-mm Torx screw to secure the cable management D-ring bracket to the rack (2).

  • Page 25: Installing The Hook-And-Loop Cabling Straps

    NOTE: The screw holes for the cross-over bracket are located on the side of the rear rack screw column, towards the inside of the rack. NOTE: To avoid interference with the rear door lock, do not install in the following U range if the rear door will be closed. Prohibited U heights Rack 07U~16U...
  • Page 26 Cable Management Combo kit...

  • Page 27: Rack Roof Mount Fan Kit

    Rack Roof Mount Fan kit Kit overview The HPE Rack Roof Mount Fan kit enhances the natural convection cooling by increasing rack airflow. Kit contents (257413-B21, 257414-B21) Item Quantity Fan assembly Power cord Cable fastener Required tools The following tools are required for installation: T-30 Torx screwdriver Installing the fan Procedure...
  • Page 28 4. Connect the power cord to the fan assembly. 5. Insert the notched end of the tie wrap into a small hole in the rack rail and push the tie wrap in to lock it in place. 6. Encircle the power cord with the tie wrap by inserting the free end of the tie wrap into the hole on the other end of the tie wrap, pulling the tie wrap tight, and cutting off excess length.
  • Page 29 Rack Roof Mount Fan kit...

  • Page 30: Filler Panel Kit

    Filler Panel kit Kit overview The Filler Panel kit enables you to cover open areas of the racks to better control airflow. Kit contents (BW928A, BW929A) Item Quantity 1U Filler panels —or— 1U Filler panels Required tools No tools are required for this procedure. Installing the filler panel Procedure 1.

  • Page 31: Fixed Rail Kit

    Fixed rail kit Kit overview This kit contains two - 48.26cm (19 inches) to 78.74cm (31 inches) - depth adjustable rails that mount rack-mountable products in third-party racks. It also allows for most third-party rack-mountable products to be mounted in racks. Kit contents (332558-B21) Item Quantity...
  • Page 32 2. Insert screws through the rack into the mounting rail and the front of each mounting bracket. 3. Install cage nuts or clip nuts into the rear of the rack. Fixed rail kit...

  • Page 33: Warning: To Reduce The Risk Of Personal Injury Or Damage To The Equipment, Be Sure That

    4. Insert screws through the mounting rail into the cage nuts or clip nuts. 5. Tighten the hex nuts. Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: •...

  • Page 34: Ground Bonding Kit

    Ground Bonding kit Kit overview The Ground Bonding kit reduces the electromagnetic emissions outside of the racks. These emissions are produced during normal operation of the electronic components within the rack. Typically, rack-mounted equipment must meet class A emissions levels, but you might want to reduce these levels even further. Use this kit to tie all the conductive structural components together with conductive cables, and then attach the kit to a ground bonding point on the AC power distribution device of the rack or the building ground.

  • Page 35: Attaching The Grounding Straps From The System Chassis To The Front Door

    Attaching the grounding straps from the system chassis to the front door Procedure 1. Remove the rack front door. a. Unlock and open the front door. b. Lift the top hinge pin up, and then tilt the door away from the rack. c.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Grounding Straps To The Front Door With A Grounding Lug

    4. Install the rack front door. 5. Insert a T-25 Torx screw through the other end of the same grounding strap, and insert the screw in the hole on the rack front door. Tighten the screw. Attaching the grounding straps to the front door with a grounding lug Procedure 1.

  • Page 37: Attaching The Grounding Straps From The System Chassis Rail To The Rear Doors

    Attaching the grounding straps from the system chassis rail to the rear doors Procedure 1. Insert a T-25 Torx screw through the end of a 36.83-cm (14.5-inch) grounding strap, and then secure the screw to the system chassis rail. 2. Place the other end of the same grounding strap over the grounding lug on the right rear door. 3.

  • Page 38: Attaching The Grounding Straps From The System Chassis Rail To The Rack Top

    Attaching the grounding straps from the system chassis rail to the rack top Procedure 1. Insert a T-25 Torx screw through one end of a 15.24-cm (6-inch) grounding strap, and then secure the screw to the system chassis rail. 2. Place the other end of the same grounding strap over the grounding lug on the rack top. 3.

  • Page 39: Installing The Ground Bonding Kit On Side Panels

    Reference Item Rack grounding lug M8 Belleville toothed washer M8 flat washer M8 hex nut The rack grounding lug can be moved to any position on the top or bottom of the rack. Installing the ground bonding kit on side panels Procedure 1.

  • Page 40: Installing The Ground Bonding Kit On Fan Kits

    3. Place the end of the 15.24-cm (6-inch) grounding strap over the grounding lug on the top side panel. 4. Place an M8 internal serrated lock washer and an M8 hex nut over the grounding lug on the top side panel, and then tighten the washer.

  • Page 41: Hook-And-Loop Cabling Strap Clip Kit

    Hook-and-Loop Cabling Strap Clip kit Kit overview The Hook-and-Loop Cabling Strap Clip kit enables you to add hook-and-loop cabling strap clips to manage your cable configurations. Kit contents (379820-B21) Item Quantity 12.7-cm (5-in) hook-and-loop cabling strap clip 20.3-cm (8-in) hook-and-loop cabling strap clip 30.5-cm (12-in) hook-and-loop cabling strap clip Required tools No tools are required for this procedure.
  • Page 42 Hook-and-Loop Cabling Strap Clip kit...
  • Page 43 Hook-and-Loop Cabling Strap Clip kit...

  • Page 44: 1/4 Turn Hook And Loop Cabling Strap Kit

    1/4 Turn Hook and Loop Cabling Strap kit Kit overview The 1/4 Turn Hook-and-Loop Cabling Strap kit enables you to add hook-and-loop cabling strap clips to manage your cable configurations for your racks. The cabling straps attach to the rear cable management bracket. Kit contents (BW963A, BW964A) Item Quantity...
  • Page 45 4. Bundle rack cables as required. 1/4 Turn Hook and Loop Cabling Strap kit...

  • Page 46: Led Light Kit

    LED light kit Kit overview The LED light kit enables you to add LED lighting to the rack. Kit contents (BW939A) Item Quantity Power adapter LED light bar Power cord (two pieces) LED light switch Hook-and-loop tape, 1.97" x 3.94" Screw, 5.5x10, self-tapping Washer, M6 plain Mounting plate...
  • Page 47 Slide one mounting plate onto the back of each side of the LED light. Place one screw and one washer through the front holes of the mounting plate. Install the LED light to the upper back of the rack. LED light kit...
  • Page 48 Connect the power cord to the power adapter. Connect the short end of the LED light switch connector to the power adapter. LED light kit...
  • Page 49 Connect the long end of the LED light switch connector to the LED light. Remove the plastic backing from the hook-and-loop piece, and then attach the adhesive side of the hook-and-loop piece to the power adapter. LED light kit...
  • Page 50 Remove the plastic backing from the second hook-and-loop piece, and then attach it to a cable bracket inside the rack. The power adapter can be mounted anywhere that there is available free space along the cable bracket. Attach the two hook-and-loop pieces together. LED light kit...
  • Page 51 10. Attach the switch to the rack using the screws provided. The light switch can be mounted anywhere that there is available free space along the vertical frame member. 11. Using the appropriate power cord, plug the unit into a power source. 12.

  • Page 52: Locking Drawer Kit

    Locking drawer kit Kit overview This locking drawer can store instruction manuals, tools, or other items frequently used at the rack that requires safekeeping. This kit includes sliding rails and lock with keys. Kit contents (361591-B21) Item Quantity 2U drawer with rails and keys Philips head screws Cage nuts Additional hardware may be provided for your convenience.
  • Page 53 3. Align the 2U drawer kit with the cage nuts. 4. Insert one screw through each bracket hole on the drawer and into each cage nut and tighten. 5. (Optional) Lock the 2U drawer kit using the key provided. Locking drawer kit...

  • Page 54: Server/Utility Shelf Kit

    Server/Utility Shelf kit Kit overview The Server/Utility Shelf kit enables you to install a convenient shelf in your rack-mount system. This kit can be used with all racks. Kit contents (253449-B21) Item Quantity Server/Utility shelf Cage nut Philips screw Quick-release tie-down straps Required tools The following tools are required for installation: •...
  • Page 55 2. Use a cage nut insertion tool to secure each cage nut to the shelf. a. Hook the bottom lip of the cage nut in the square-rail perforation. b. Insert the tip of the insertion tool through the perforation, and then hook the top lip of the cage nut. c.
  • Page 56 6. Secure the shelf to the rack with two M6 screws using a Phillips screwdriver. 7. Secure servers to the shelf using the quick-release tie-down straps. Server/Utility Shelf kit...
  • Page 57 Server/Utility Shelf kit...

  • Page 58: 100 Kilo Sliding Shelf Kit

    100 Kilo Sliding Shelf kit Kit overview The HPE 100 Kilo Sliding Shelf kit enables you to install a sliding shelf in your rack mount system for placement and easy access to various components. This option occupies 2Us of rack space. Kit contents (234672-B21) Item Quantity...

  • Page 59: Installing The Sliding Shelf Rail Assemblies

    Procedure 1. Hold the flat side of the left rail with fixed brackets facing toward you. 2. Place the sliding rail on top of the left rail with fixed brackets. 3. Extend the inner slides of the sliding rail until the screw holes on the sliding rail and the left rail with fixed brackets are aligned.
  • Page 60 Procedure 1. Use the template on the front and rear of the rack frame to mark the attachment points for the sliding shelf rail assemblies, by measuring from the top of the component installed below the desired position for the sliding shelf. IMPORTANT: When using the template on the rear of the rack frame, mark the rack at the top of the template to help align the next rack component.

  • Page 61: Installing The Sliding Shelf

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the right sliding shelf rail assembly. Installing the sliding shelf Procedure 1. Move the sliding shelf into the rack while tilting the front of the shelf up. Align the rear notches on the sliding shelf over the rear tabs on the sliding shelf rail assemblies.
  • Page 62 5. Attach the cable management arm to the sliding shelf with the flat side of the cable management arm mounting bracket flush with the sliding shelf. 6. Secure the cable management arm to the sliding shelf using two M4 x 12 flat HD screws and M4 external washers with two M4 nuts on the inside of the shelf.

  • Page 63: Using The 100 Kilo Sliding Shelf

    Using the 100 Kilo Sliding Shelf Use the handle on the front of the sliding shelf to slide it in and out of the rack. When sliding the shelf back into the rack, there may be resistance. Apply pressure as needed to fully move the shelf into the rack. IMPORTANT: Be sure to secure all rack mount system components when moving the shelf out of the rack.

  • Page 64: Side Panel Kit

    Side Panel kit Kit overview The Side Panel kit enables you to attach side panels to the racks. Kit contents (P9L15A - P9L18A) Item Quantity Top side panel Bottom side panel Keys Required tools No tools are required for this procedure. Installing the side panels Procedure 1.
  • Page 65 Side Panel kit...

  • Page 66: Stabilizer Kit

    The Stabilizer kit provides stability and support and prevents possible tipping when you install, remove, or access equipment within HPE Advanced G2 Series or HPE Enterprise G2 Series racks. The stabilizer kit is either required or recommended, depending on your rack configuration. There are four stabilizer kit options.
  • Page 67 3. If you are using the side feet, align the side feet with the holes on the caster plate skirt and front foot. NOTE: Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends using the side feet, provided with this kit, to stabilize standalone racks from the side.
  • Page 68 5. Tighten the bolts from steps 2 and 4. Stabilizer kit...

  • Page 69: Heavy Duty Stabilizer Kit

    The Heavy Duty Stabilizer kit provides stability and support and prevents possible tipping when you install, remove, or access equipment within the HPE Advanced G2 Series or HPE Enterprise G2 Series racks. Use the heavy duty stabilizer kit if you have a stand-alone rack with a single rack-mountable component that exceeds 99.8 kg (220 lb) or if you have three or fewer bayed racks with a single rack-mountable component that exceeds 99.8 kg (220 lb).
  • Page 70 c. Insert and partially tighten two M8 x16-mm bolts with washers on each side of the caster plate skirt, securing the front stabilizer mount to the front caster plate. d. Tighten the bolts from step b and c. 2. Slide the rack into its final location. Heavy Duty Stabilizer kit...
  • Page 71 3. Raise the rack by lowering the leveling feet, raising the casters approximately 6.4 mm (0.25 in) off the floor. 4. Install one stabilizer foot on each side of the front stabilizer mount (1) by inserting and partially tightening one M8 x 30- mm bolt and washer on each foot (2).

  • Page 72: Universal Rack Tie-Down Kit

    Universal Rack Tie-down kit Kit overview The Rack Tie-Down kit enables you to secure the racks to the floor. Kit contents (Q9V01A) Item Quantity Front tie-down bracket Rear tie-down bracket M8 x 20-mm bolt M8 x 22-mm bolt M8 flat washer M8 spring clip Required tools The following tools are required for installation:...

  • Page 73: Securing The Rack To The Floor

    4. Align the rear tie-down with the holes on the rear caster plate. 5. Insert the four spring clips, and then partially tighten four bolts with washers, securing the rear tie-down to the rear caster plate. 6. Tighten the bolts from steps 3 and 5. 7.
  • Page 74 800 mm rack Universal Rack Tie-down kit...

  • Page 75: Support And Other Resources

    Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support • For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: https://www.hpe.com/info/assistance • To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect •...

  • Page 76: Customer Self Repair

    IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Passport set up with relevant entitlements. Customer self repair Hewlett Packard Enterprise customer self repair (CSR) programs allow you to repair your product. If a CSR part needs to be replaced, it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience.

  • Page 77: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center: https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance-EnterpriseProducts Additional regulatory information Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council).

  • Page 78: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration

    • Belarus: • Kazakhstan: Manufacturing date: The manufacturing date is defined by the serial number. CCSYWWZZZZ (serial number format for this product) Valid date formats include: • YWW, where Y indicates the year counting from within each new decade, with 2000 as the starting point; for example, 238: 2 for 2002 and 38 for the week of September 9.

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