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HP MCS 5042 Installation Manual

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HP mc-Series 5042 Rack Options

Installation Guide

Abstract
This document is for the person who installs racks and rack products. This procedure is performed only by trained personnel. HP assumes you are
qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing hazards in rack products.
Part Number: 669031-003
March 2013
Edition: 3

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs racks and rack products. This procedure is performed only by trained personnel. HP assumes you are qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing hazards in rack products. Part Number: 669031-003...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2012, 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP 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. HP shall...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Routing the hose through the MCS 5042 ....................28 Installing the 90° elbow assembly......................30 Attaching the main hoses to the MCS 5042 through an opening in the raised floor ......... 31 Attaching the main hoses to the MCS 5042 above the floor ................32 Attaching the main hoses to the MCS 5042 through the top of the unit ............
  • Page 4 Contents 4...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    If valves are installed on the external pipe work that might trap fluid inside the MCS 5042 rack, you must take special precautions. To prevent severe plumbing failure due to extreme pressure, use an expansion tank with a preinstalled safety valve in the plumbing circuit connected to the unit.
  • Page 6 • Lying on top of the floor • Through the top of the MCS 5042 unit For more information on routing the water lines, see the HP mc-Series 5042 Hook Up Kit Installation Instructions. About this guide 6...

  • Page 7: Mcs 5042 Options

    MCS 5042 options Ordering MCS 5042 options HP provides several option kits to complement or complete your MCS 5042 rack. For more information about ordering MCS 5042 options, see the HP website, or contact your nearest HP authorized reseller. MCS 5042 option kit...

  • Page 8: Automatic Door Release Kit

    Automatic Door Release Kit Overview The HP mc-Series 5042 is designed with a safety mechanism in the event that the HP mc-Series 5042 Rack experiences a chilled water system pressure or cooling loss. If the MCS 5042 rack experiences such a loss, the electromagnetic locks on the front and rear doors immediately deactivate.
  • Page 9 Callout Description (Quantity) Electromagnetic lock assembly (1) Spacer block (1) Strike plate bracket (2) 2-inch x 1-inch plastic adhesive-backed strip (1) Washer (4) Electromagnetic lock cable (1) Adhesive cable management clip (6) Not shown Rear door kit contents Automatic Door Release Kit 9...

  • Page 10: Required Tools

    Callout Description (Quantity) Electromagnetic lock bracket (2) Electromagnetic lock cable (1) Mounting hardware (1) • M5 lock nut (8) • M5 x 12-mm flat-head screw (4) Electromagnetic lock assembly (2) Door release spring (2) Strike plate bracket (2) Washer (8) Cable tie wrap (12) Not shown Electromagnetic lock assembly contents...

  • Page 11: Installing The Front Automatic Door Release Kit

    17). Installation is complete. CAUTION: HP recommends keeping your latch handle locked and using the fixed door handles above and below the latch to open your rack front door. Installing the front electromagnetic lock On the front rack frame, count up from the bottom to locate the 40 and 42 holes.
  • Page 12 To attach the electromagnetic lock bracket onto the front rack frame, use a T-25 Torx screwdriver to insert and tighten two M5.5 self-taping screws (2). To secure the electromagnetic lock bracket, pull the bracket forward, and then tighten the thumbscrew on the top of the bracket.

  • Page 13: Installing The Front Strike Plate

    MCS installed with a HP 10642 G2 (1,200 mm deep) IT rack and is labeled with an "A." The other bracket is for the MCS installed with a HP 642 (1,200 mm) deep IT rack and is not labeled.
  • Page 14 To install the front strike plate: Using a T-25 Torx screwdriver, remove the two M5.5 x 10-mm screws from the inside of the rack front door. Align the strike plate bracket to the holes on the rack front door. Using a T-25 Torx screwdriver, insert and then tighten the two M5.5 x 13-mm screws to attach the strike plate bracket to the rack.

  • Page 15: Installing The Front Door Release Spring

    To install the strike plate in the full lock position, align the strike plate assembly directly to the strike plate bracket, inserting the flathead screw into the third hole from the top of the strike plate bracket. Use the Allen wrench to attach the strike plate assembly to the strike plate bracket by tightening the flathead screw.
  • Page 16 Using a T-25 Torx screwdriver, insert and tighten two M5 x 10 mm pan head screws into each hole on the door. Close the front door, and then verify that the release spring comes in contact with the frame. Install the plastic adhesive backed strip to the frame by removing the adhesive backing and placing the plastic strip approximately 155 mm (6.1 inches) to the left of the end of the frame.

  • Page 17: Installing The Front Magnetic Lock Cable

    Installing the front magnetic lock cable Plug the magnetic lock cable into the cable connector hanging from the bottom of the electromagnetic lock assembly. Automatic Door Release Kit 17...
  • Page 18 Using the adhesive cable management clips, route the magnetic lock cable up and across the front of the rack to the panel connector on the MCS 5042 rack. Plug the other end of the magnetic lock cable into the panel connector on the transfer switch.

  • Page 19: Operation Of The Front Door After Installing The Automatic Door Release Kit

    After you have installed the automatic door release kit to the front door of your rack, to avoid mishandling the latch handle of your door, HP recommends that you follow these guidelines when opening your rack front door.

  • Page 20: Installing The Rear Electromagnetic Locks

    Using a T-25 Torx screwdriver, remove the two M5.5 x 10 mm screws of the top lock plate, and then remove the plate. Installing the rear electromagnetic locks You can install the rear electromagnetic locks using two options. • With the full lock position, you attach the strike plates to the electromagnetic locks directly. This option offers a very high resistance by securing and locking the rear rack doors.
  • Page 21 • With the half lock position, you partially attach the strike plates to the electromagnetic locks. This option offers less resistance by only securing, not locking, the rear rack doors. To install the rear electromagnetic locks: Align the electromagnetic lock on top of the electromagnetic lock bracket, routing the magnetic lock cable through the notch on the electromagnetic lock bracket.

  • Page 22: Installing The Rear Strike Plates

    electromagnetic lock assembly to the top of the rear rack frame, use a T-25 Torx screwdriver to insert and tighten the two M5.5 self-tapping screws into the inner row of rack holes. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the bottom, rear electromagnetic lock. Installing the rear strike plates Align the strike plate bracket to the two studs on the top of the rear rack right door.

  • Page 23: Installing The Rear Door Release Springs

    Using the supplied Allen wrench, tighten the flathead screw. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the bottom, rear strike plate. Installing the rear door release springs Align the door release spring with the studs on the rear right door. Automatic Door Release Kit 23...

  • Page 24: Installing The Rear Magnetic Lock Cable

    Using an M5 socket driver, insert and tighten the two M5 lock nuts over the studs. Close the rear right door and confirm that there is contact with the door release spring. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the rear left door. Installing the rear magnetic lock cable Plug one end of the magnetic lock cable into the cable connector hanging from the right of the upper electromagnetic lock assembly.
  • Page 25 Plug the other end of the magnetic lock cable into the cable connector hanging from the right of the lower electromagnetic lock assembly. Using the cable tie wraps, route the magnetic lock cable up the side of the rack to the panel connector on the AC transfer switch.

  • Page 26: Hook Up Kit

    Hook Up Kit About this kit Before the delivery of your HP mc-Series 5042 Rack, you must install this kit to your facility water line at the location of your MCS 5042 unit installation. For location recommendations, see the HP mc-Series 5042 Rack Site Preparation Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).

  • Page 27: Required Tools

    For more recommendations and installation examples, see the HP mc-Series 5042 Rack Site Preparation Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower). Orientation of the hose The hoses have swivel nuts on both ends. Mechanically, you can connect either end to an MCS 5042 unit or the facility water connection. Hook Up Kit 27...

  • Page 28: Routing The Hose Through The Mcs 5042

    Determine how you will install the main hoses: • Through an opening in the raised floor For more information, see "Attaching the main hoses to the MCS 5042 through an opening in the raised floor (on page 31)." • Above the floor...
  • Page 29 For more information, see "Attaching the main hoses to the MCS 5042 above the floor (on page 32)." • Through the top of the MCS 5042 Hook Up Kit 29...

  • Page 30: Installing The 90° Elbow Assembly

    For more information, see "Attaching the main hoses to the MCS 5042 through the top of the unit (on page 33)." Installing the 90° elbow assembly Insert the Viton gasket into the swivel nut of the union at the 90° elbow assembly.

  • Page 31: Attaching The Main Hoses To The Mcs 5042 Through An Opening In The Raised Floor

    Use two wrenches to tighten the union an additional two flats. Be sure the direction of the elbow does not change. Attaching the main hoses to the MCS 5042 through an opening in the raised floor Route the main hose through the opening in the raised floor at the opening in the bottom of the MCS 5042.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Main Hoses To The Mcs 5042 Above The Floor

    Re-use the screws to install the rear plate with the cutout facing the unit. Route the main hose through the opening in the rear plate into the MCS 5042. Run the flexible hoses up, and connect them to the 90° elbow assembly.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Main Hoses To The Mcs 5042 Through The Top Of The Unit

    Re-use the screws to install the top plate with the cutout facing the unit. Route the main hose through the opening in the top plate into the MCS 5042. Run the hoses down, and connect them to the 90° elbow assembly.

  • Page 34: (Optional) Shortening The Hoses

    Open the clamps and insert the hoses. Insert the screws that came with the clamps from the front of the MCS 5042 to the back, and use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the hoses into the clamps. (Optional) Shortening the hoses Using the L-key (supplied with this kit), remove the four M6 screws on the clam shell clamp, turning each screw one turn until they are all equally loose and can be removed.
  • Page 35 Remove the clam shell clamp from around the hose and remove the swivel nut from the end of the hose. Using a hacksaw, cut the end of the hose to the desired length. Insert the swivel nut into the end of the hose and then replace the clam shell clamp around the hose. NOTE: The shorter screws do not reach the threads of the clam shell until the clam shell is tightened.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Main Hose To The Facility Water Line

    Insert the four longer M6 screws included in the kit to secure the clam shell clamp around the hose. Using the L-key, tighten the longer M6 screws one turn at a time, tightening all four screws evenly. The clamp must be tight enough for the four shorter M6 screws to reach. One hole at a time, replace the longer M6 screws with the original shorter M6 screws.

  • Page 37: (Optional) Attaching The Warning Label To The Hose

    Use the hose wrench, included in the kit contents, to tighten an additional two flats. (Optional) Attaching the warning label to the hose NOTE: The warning label reminds you: Water will drain when disconnected from the facility piping. If your hoses require additional insulation, attach the warning labels to the insulated hoses. Hook Up Kit 37...

  • Page 38: Rack Expansion Kit

    Rack Expansion Kit About this kit The HP Expansion Rack Kit enables you to connect a secondary rack of the same height and depth to your MCS 5042. When the expansion rack is installed, the MCS 5042 cools both racks.

  • Page 39: Installing The Expansion Rack

    Installing the expansion rack Using a T-30 Torx screwdriver, remove the eight M6 screws securing the MCS 5042 one-piece side panel, and then remove the panel from the MCS 5042. Using a T-30 Torx screwdriver, remove the three side panel mounting brackets.
  • Page 40 To remove the panel that covers the cutout on the rear extension kit of the MCS 5042, remove the eight (seven shown in the following illustration) thumb screws. Attach the gaskets, included in your kit contents, to the MCS 5042: Remove the liner backing from each gasket.
  • Page 41 Attach the 4040-mm gasket around the cutout of the rear extension. Position the expansion rack next to the MCS 5042 where it will be bayed, ensuring that the rack feet are on solid flooring. Use an adjustable wrench to adjust each leveling foot of the expansion rack, ensuring that the rack is level with the MCS 5042.
  • Page 42 Open the front and rear doors of the MCS 5042 to access the baying bracket holes. Install the six baying brackets, included in your kit contents, between the MCS 5042 and the expansion rack. You must install the brackets in the same holes where you removed the side panel brackets.
  • Page 43 Align the door to the four hinge locations on the rack frame. Squeeze the two pins on each hinge, and then insert each hinge into the hinge bracket. Install the side panel removed from the MCS 5042 to the open side of the expansion rack. Install the front door sensor cable:...
  • Page 44 Remove the small connector from the front door sensor in the MCS 5042. Rack Expansion Kit 44...
  • Page 45 Using one of the door sensor cables included in the expansion rack, plug one side to the front door sensor in the MCS 5042. Route the cable through the MCS 5042 behind the management module to the expansion rack. Rack Expansion Kit 45...
  • Page 46 Plug the other end of the cable into the bottom of the second front door sensor in the expansion rack. Rack Expansion Kit 46...
  • Page 47 Use the cable ties in the kit to secure the cable and wind up any excessive cable. Install the rear door sensor cable: Remove the small connector from the top connection of the rear door sensor in the MCS 5042. Rack Expansion Kit 47...
  • Page 48 MCS 5042. Route the cable through the rear of the MCS 5042 behind to the expansion rack. Plug the other end of the cable into the bottom of the second front door sensor in the expansion rack.
  • Page 49 Installation is complete. Rack Expansion Kit 49...

  • Page 50: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Acronyms and abbreviations modular cooling system Acronyms and abbreviations 50...

  • Page 51: Documentation Feedback

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