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NEC EXPRESS800 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 5800/System Rack XPRESS S e r v i c e G u i d e...
  • Page 3 5800/System Rack XPRESS S e r v i c e G u i d e...
  • Page 4 Since implementation by customers of each product may vary, the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC Computers Inc. To allow for design and specification improvements, the information in this document is subject to change at any time, without notice.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Contents Proprietary Notice Using This Guide... v Text Conventions... vi Related Documents... vi Safety Notices...vii Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada...vii Care and Handling...viii Planning Your Site ... 2-1 Equipment Location ...2-2 Space Requirements ...2-2 Environmental Conditions...2-4 Floor Construction...2-5 System Rack Placement...2-7...
  • Page 6 Installing Rack Components...5-1 Tools Required... 5-3 Installing Rack Components ... 5-3 Recommendations and Warnings... 5-4 Installing the UPS ... 5-4 Installing the Interface Expander Accessory ... 5-6 Installing the UPS ... 5-7 Connecting Your Master and Protected servers (BSUs)... 5-10 Installing a Power Distribution Unit...

  • Page 7: Using This Guide

    Chapter 1, “Introduction” introduces you to the Express5800 System Rack models and describes the major system components that may be installed within the rack enclosure. See this chapter to familiarize yourself with your server rack. Chapter 2, “Planning Your Site” provides information about your Express5800 System Rack that you and your facility planners must have to properly prepare the site for rack installation.

  • Page 8: Text Conventions

    Express5800 Server User’s Guide Your Server User’s Guide provides you with the information on installing your server into the system rack. Your server user’s guide is located on the ExpressBuilder CDROM that came with your system. vi Using This Guide...

  • Page 9: Safety Notices

    Contact your dealer for an exact replacement. Warning: The DC push-button on/off switch on the front panel of your server does not turn off the system AC power. Also, +5vdc is present on the system board whenever the AC power cord is connected between the system and an AC outlet.

  • Page 10: Care And Handling

    Remote Earths: To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions. Earth Bonding: For safe operation, only connect the equipment to a building supply that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country.
  • Page 11 Introduction Introduction System Rack Models Configurator Assistant 42U System Rack Multi-Bay System Rack...
  • Page 12 Introduction The system rack is an attractive enclosure designed to store and protect your server components. The system rack allows you to integrate your server, monitor, and other components in one cabinet that may be installed in a limited amount of floor space in just about any location.
  • Page 13 42U System Rack Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical 42U system rack enclosure, including the components that install into the rack. Table 1-1 lists and describes several system components installed in the system rack. Figure 1-1. Typical 42U System Rack Enclosure Introduction 1-3...
  • Page 14 Table 1-1. Typical System Rack Components Item Component Monitor (LCD) Monitor Tray Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard and Mouse Tray 8-Port Concentrator Express5800 Server Disk Expansion Unit Power Distribution Unit (not shown) High-performance, line-interactive, Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS) 1-4 Introduction Description A monitor that serves as your standard output device.
  • Page 15 Multi-Bay System Rack System racks can be quickly and easily joined together to accommodate large server configurations as shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2. Multi-Bay System Rack Introduction 1-5...

  • Page 17: Planning Your Site

    Planning Your Site Equipment Location System Rack Placement Air Conditioning Electrical Facilities Grounding Requirements...

  • Page 18: Equipment Location

    Equipment Location When planning your facilities, the following guidelines must be considered: Does the allocated space allow for the proper installation of the equipment and the performance of operation and maintenance activities? Are the environmental conditions suitable for reliable operation? Is the construction of the floor appropriate for the weight of the equipment being installed? Will the air conditioning maintain adequate temperature and humidity...
  • Page 19 23.6" (600mm) 23.6" (600mm) Figure 2-1. System Rack Space Requirements 23.6" (600mm) 39.4" (1000mm) 39.4" 41.0" (1000mm) (1041mm) 26.3" (668mm) 39.4" (1000mm) Planning Your Site 2-3...

  • Page 20: Environmental Conditions

    In areas where strong waves are generated or where a high-frequency device is installed on the same floor as the server, radio frequency can affect the functionality of the system. Magnetic Fields (MF) - Normally, there is no need to worry about the effect of magnetic fields on computer operations.

  • Page 21: Floor Construction

    Floor Construction Aspects of floor construction, such as load capacity and construction materials, must be considered when installing one or more rack systems. Note: The rack supports up to 551.2 lbs. (250 kg). Use Table 2-1 to calculate the load that each rack of your system configuration places on the floor.
  • Page 22 If you do not know the load capacity of your flooring, consult your building manager or an architect. In many instances the equipment is installed directly on the existing floor and interconnecting power cables are protected by cable covers. In other instances, raised floors – that form a double floor – are used. Some advantages of raised floors are: Interconnecting cables can be routed under the raised floor.

  • Page 23: System Rack Placement

    System Rack Placement The system rack comes equipped with a front stabilizer that: steadies the rack when you extend equipment for servicing, and prevents creeping due to vibration. The stabilizer is predrilled to allow you to secure the system rack to the floor. Note: If preparing the area prior to the arrival of the system, review the power cable restrictions given in “Electrical Facilities”...
  • Page 24 Figure 2-2. Distance Between Stabilizer Anchors If the rack is installed on a concrete floor, you can bolt the rack to the floor using 3/8" concrete drop-in anchors and 1½"-16 bolts. If you are installing your rack in an area with a raised floor, you can use concrete drop-in anchors and 3/8"-16 threaded rod with washers and nuts to secure the rack to the concrete beneath the raised floor.

  • Page 25: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning A properly sized air conditioning system ensures stable and reliable operation of your servers by performing the following tasks: cooling the system preventing the generation of static charges preventing the formation of corrosion causing condensation within the system. The system rack’s temperature and humidity requirements are listed in Table 2-2.

  • Page 26: Electrical Facilities

    The air conditioner’s capacity must be larger than the sum of the above items. Use Table 2-3 to calculate calorific values – in BTUs. Table 2-3. Calculating Total Calorific Values Component Basic System Unit (typical) Disk Expansion Unit (typical) Monitor 8-Port Concentrator Total Electrical Facilities...

  • Page 27: Grounding Requirements

    For safety reasons, ground connections are necessary for both power distribution systems and air conditioners. If it happens that the ground to the server and the safety ground must be shared, branch it near the grounding electrode. If a building structure such as a steel frame is used as a grounding electrode, use the main structural member closest to the building foundation.

  • Page 29: Planning Your System Rack Configuration

    Planning Your System Rack Configuration Cabling Constraints Cable Summary Vertical Spacing Configuration Guidelines Calculating Load and Determining UPS On-Battery Run Time...

  • Page 30: Cabling Constraints

    When planning your system configuration you must consider the length of the cables that interconnect system components. If a Server without any additional options meets all of your current computing needs, you will only have to concern yourself with connections to your keyboard, mouse, monitor and your LAN.

  • Page 31: Raid Cable Restrictions

    RAID Cable Restrictions RAID Host Adapters use a SCSI cable that connects each Disk Expansion Unit to its RAID Host Adapter in the Basic System Unit. Cables are available in 3.3-ft (1m) and 9.9-ft (3m) lengths. Concentrator Cable Lengths Cables for concentrator connections are available in 7-ft (2.1m) and 12-ft (3.7m) lengths.
  • Page 32 Figure 3-1. Mounting Hole Arrangement within a Rack 3-4 Planning Your System Rack Configuration...
  • Page 33 Table 3-2 lists the vertical space requirements for several Express5800 Server models and other rack components. Table 3-2. Vertical Space Requirements Rack Components Express5800/120Ld Express5800/120Mc2 Express5800/120Mc3 Express5800/180Ra-7 Express5800 ES1400 Express5800 HX4500 Express5800 HX4600 Express5800 HV8600 Express5800 LC1400 Express5800 LS2400 Express5800 MC2200...

  • Page 34: Configuration Guidelines

    Configuration Guidelines When you configure a system, you should check your configuration to ensure compliance with the following guidelines: 1. To improve rack stability when servicing system components, mount heavier items such as servers in the bottom of the rack. If your rack is a stand-alone unit and the rack is more than 75% filled with components, consider installing the optional side stabilizer kit.
  • Page 35 Table 3-3. System Rack Configuration Worksheet Inches Component 73.5 71.75 68.25 66.5 64.75 61.25 59.5 57.75 54.25 52.5 50.75 47.25 45.5 43.75 40.25 38.5 36.75 33.25 31.5 29.75 26.25 24.5 22.75 19.25 17.5 15.75 12.25 10.5 8.75 5.25 1.75 Notes Planning Your System Rack Configuration 3-7...

  • Page 36: Calculating Load And Determining Ups On-Battery Run Time

    Calculating Load and Determining UPS On-Battery Run Time When you have chosen your configuration, you can use Table 3-4 and Table 3-5 to determine the load on a single power source and how much run time your configuration can expect from your UPS in the event your main AC service is interrupted.
  • Page 37 Table 3-4. Determining the Load on a Single Power Source Component Voltage Express5800/120Ld Express5800/120Mc2 Express5800/120Mc3 Express5800/180Ra-7* Express5800/180Ra-7** Express5800 ES1400 Express5800 HX4500 Express5800 HX4600 Express5800 HV8600 Express5800 LC1400 Express5800 LS2400 Express5800 MC2200 Express5800 MC2400 Express5800 MH4500 3UDEU Port Concentrator Monitor Other Other Other * 4 Processors Installed...
  • Page 38 Table 3-5. Total Load Versus On-Battery Run Time Total Load 50VA 75VA 100VA 150VA 200VA 250VA 300VA 350VA 400VA 450VA 500VA 550VA 3-10 Planning Your System Rack Configuration Total Load Run Time in Run Time in Minutes Minutes 600VA 700VA 800VA 900VA 1000VA...

  • Page 39: Installing The System Rack

    Installing the System Rack Introduction Unpacking the System Rack and Components Leveling the System Rack Installing Rack Frame Link Kits Attaching the Stabilizer to the System Rack...

  • Page 40: Introduction

    Introduction The steps required to prepare your rack are: Unpack and inventory your rack and its system components. Remove the doors and side panels from the rack to simplify the assembly of rack components. Position and level the rack(s). Install one or more rack frame link kits when assembling multi-rack systems.

  • Page 41: Unpacking The System Rack And Components

    In addition to this guide, you also received installation guides for options that were ordered. Your Server User’s Guide contains information on installing your server into the rack. Note: It is important to save this documentation. It contains information that is valuable to both Field Service personnel and System Administrators.
  • Page 42 Figure 4-1. Rack Mounted on Shipping Pallet 4-4 Installing the System Rack...

  • Page 43: Opening Front And Rear Doors

    Opening Front and Rear Doors The front and rear doors of the rack are secured by handles with keylocks. To open the door: 1. Slide the handle release cover up to uncover the keylock and the handle release button. See Figure 4-2, A. 2.

  • Page 44: Removing Rack Side Panels

    If you are installing a multi-rack system you must remove adjacent side panels of racks prior to installing the rack frame link kit. Removing Rack Side Panels To remove the rack side panels: 1. Remove the eight Phillips-head screws securing each side panel to the rack. See Figure 4-3.

  • Page 45: Leveling The System Rack

    Leveling the System Rack When the rack is removed from the pallet and placed in its permanent location, you will extend the lifecycle of mechanical components by leveling the your rack. Before leveling the rack, position the rack to conform with the space requirements specified in Chapter 2 and verify that your power receptacle is within six feet of the rear of your rack.

  • Page 46: Installing Rack Frame Link Kits

    Installing Rack Frame Link Kits This section describes how to assemble two or more racks into a multi-bayed system using the rack frame link kit. Figure 4-5 shows a linked multi-bayed system. Figure 4-5. Multi-Bayed Rack System What You Need In addition to the Rack Frame Link shown in Figure 4-6, you will need: a #2 and #3 Phillips-head screwdriver to assemble the kit a six foot step-ladder...
  • Page 47 To install the rack frame link kit: 1. Position the two rack cabinets next to each other as shown in Figure 4-7. Ensure the front of each rack is facing in the same direction. 2. Position a link angle bracket in the upper front corner of the left cabinet and secure it to the cabinet with two Phillips-head screws.

  • Page 48: Attaching The Stabilizer To The System Rack

    Attaching the Stabilizer to the System Rack After positioning and leveling the system rack, attach the stabilizer to the front of your rack using an adjustable wrench or ratchet. See Figure 4-8. Figure 4-8. Attaching the Front Stabilizers To ensure the stability of the rack during component installation, you must attach the front stabilizer prior to installing any system components.

  • Page 49: Installing Rack Components

    Installing Rack Components Tools Required Installing Rack Components Installing the UPS Installing a Power Distribution Unit Installing a Keyboard Tray Installing the Concentrator Installing Blank Panels Installing a Monitor Tray Connecting the Console Monitor Connecting Servers to the Concentrator Installing Other System Rack Components...
  • Page 50 This chapter describes the installation of individual system components in a system rack. For the purpose of explanation, installation instructions are presented in the order required to install a typical configuration. See Table 5-1 Table 5-1. Typical Configuration Inch 73.5 71.75 68.25 66.5...

  • Page 51: Tools Required

    Tools Required In addition to the materials shipped to you and standard hand tools, you will need: #2 and #3 Phillips-head screwdrivers to assemble rack-mounting hardware, and a 3mm Allen wrench and 4mm nut driver to tighten the monitor tray mounting posts Installing Rack Components In general, the installation of a rack unit requires the:...

  • Page 52: Recommendations And Warnings

    To improve rack stability when servicing system components, mount heavier items such as a UPS or server in the bottom of the rack. If your rack is a stand-alone unit and the rack is more than 75% filled with components, consider installing the optional side stabilizer kit.
  • Page 53 UPS load utility line voltage battery voltage run time remaining These features are implemented for a single server (BSU) by connecting the server’s serial port to the UPS computer interface port and installing the ® PowerChute plus software on the server (BSU).

  • Page 54: Installing The Interface Expander Accessory

    You can install the interface expander unit prior to installing the UPS in the rack. Note: Perform this procedure if you are connecting more than one server (BSU) to the UPS. To install the interface expander, perform the following steps: 1. Using a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the top accessory slot cover on the back panel of the UPS.

  • Page 55: Installing The Ups

    3. Slide the interface expander all the way into the slot, until the end plate is flush with the back panel of the UPS. 4. Secure the accessory with the two screws removed in Step 1. 5. If the installation does not include PowerChute following topics with the System Administrator: Configuration switch settings (Figure 5-4, A);...
  • Page 56 Figure 5-6. Mounting UPS L-Channel Supports 3. Secure the brackets to the rails with the washers and flat-head screws (Figure 5-6, C) provided with the UPS. Note: The ear of an L-channel support has two mounting screw holes. 4. With the aid of another person, slide the UPS onto the L-channel supports and secure the UPS to the rack using the black plastic washers and plated finish screws provided with the rack.
  • Page 57 Basic Monitoring Port 1 Basic Monitoring Port 2 Site Wiring Fault Indicator Configuration Button Configuration LED Smart Monitoring Port for Master Server Configuration Switches Status Light Output Power Receptacles Figure 5-7. Location of UPS Rear Panel Components 9. If you do not have a wiring fault, connect the ground lead of any transient voltage surge-suppression (TVSS) devices such as telephone and network line protectors.

  • Page 58: Connecting Your Master And Protected Servers (Bsus)

    AC distribution panel located in the rear of the UPS. See Figure 5-8, F. 2. Designate one server to be your master server and connect the black smart signaling cable (Figure 5-8, C) received with the PowerChute between a server serial port and the UPS smart signaling port.
  • Page 59 Simple Signal Cables (Gray Cables) Master Server (BSU) Smart Cable (Black Cable) Protected Server (BSU) 1 Protected Server (BSU) 2 AC Distribution Panel Figure 5-8. Connecting Your Servers to the UPS Installing Rack Components 5-11...

  • Page 60: Installing A Power Distribution Unit

    Installing a Power Distribution Unit If you are not using an Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS), AC power is distributed to system components through a Power Distribution Unit (PDU). See Figure 5-9. The PDU comes equipped with a 15-foot power cord and can be installed either in the bottom of the rack, or when rack space is at a premium, directly behind your keyboard tray.

  • Page 61: Installing A Keyboard Tray

    To install your PDU: 1. Place two cage-nuts (Figure 5-9,A) on each rail at the location you have chosen to mount your PDU. 2. Secure the PDU to the rails using the black plastic washers and plated-finish screws (Figure 5-9, C). 3.

  • Page 62: Installing The Concentrator

    As shown in Figure 5-10, the keyboard tray is secured to the front and rear rails of the system rack in with cage-nuts, black plastic washers, and plated finish screws that came with the system rack. To install your keyboard tray: 1.
  • Page 63 To install your concentrator: 3. Using the longer set of screws (Figure 5-11, C) received with the concentrator, attach the two halves of the side rail together. The rear rail (Figure 5-11, B) should be assembled to the outside, or closest to the rack rails.
  • Page 64 4. Install the supporting cage-nuts in the rail. See Figure 5-12. Figure 5-12. Installing the Port Concentrator 5. Attach the side rails and concentrator to the system rack with plated finish screws and washers that you received with the system rack. Note: The concentrator connector panel should face the rear of the system rack and the blank panel should face the front of the system rack.

  • Page 65: Installing Blank Panels

    Installing Blank Panels This section describes how to install blank filler panels on the front of your system rack to give your rack a finished look. Blank filler panels are available in the following sizes: 1U (1.75") 2U (3.5") 3U (5.25") 6U (10.5").

  • Page 66: Installing A Monitor Tray

    Installing a Monitor Tray This section describes how to install a monitor tray into a system rack. The monitor tray provides a convenient work surface for your video monitor. Perform the following steps to attach your monitor tray: 1. Determine the location for the monitor tray. 2.

  • Page 67: Connecting The Console Monitor

    Figure 5-15. Connecting Cables to the Port Concentrator Connecting Servers (BSUs) to the Concentrator 1. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and video display cable from each server to one of the concentrator connector groups labeled one through eight. See Figure 5-15.

  • Page 69: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Illustrated Parts Breakdown Field Replaceable Units Options...
  • Page 70 This chapter helps you identify the Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the rack assembly. A list of available options for a rack system is also included in this chapter. Figure 6-1 illustrates the 42U Rack and includes numbered callouts that refer to the reference numbers listed in Table 6-1.

  • Page 71: Field Replaceable Units

    Field Replaceable Units Table 6-1 lists the Field Replaceable Units for the three rack models. Unless otherwise noted part numbers shown are for use in the United States and Europe. Table 6-1. Field Replaceable Units 42U Rack Enclosure (AZA-4200) 2000mm Reference Description x 600mm x 1000mm...
  • Page 72 Stabilizer Server Cable 070541 Simple For UPS Cable Set, 12’ 0705390000 Mouse/Video/Key board Extension Cable Set, 0706310000 Switchbox, 12 Foot, Server To Cable Set, 0705380000 Switchbox, 7 Foot, Server To Bracket, 247-01641-000 Combination Screws, Phillips 250-01509-000 6-4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown...

  • Page 73: Options

    ABA-3000-00-US Table 6-2. Options Description Cable Set, 12’ Mouse/Video/Keyboard Extension Cable Set, Switchbox, 12 Foot, Server To SW Cable Set, Switchbox, 7 Foot, Server To SW 8-Port Switchbox For Servers Rack Frame Link Kit (links two racks together) 1U Blank Filler Panel Kit M/W...
  • Page 75 3-3 unpacking, 4-3 Rack Components installing, 5-3 Rack Frame Link Kits installing, 4-8 Rack Stabilizer installing, 4-10 Server master and protected, 5-10 Side Panels removing, 4-6 System configuring, 4-10 System Rack Models Rack Models, 1-2 System Rack Placement, 2-7...
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