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Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet ™ Installation and Service Manual Sun Microsystems, Inc. 901 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA 94303-4900 U.S.A. 650-960-1300 Part No. 805-3067-14 July 2000, Revision A Send comments about this document to: docfeedback@sun.com...
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Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, AnswerBook2, docs.sun.com, StorEdge, and Solaris are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc.
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Standby – The On/Standby switch is in the standby chassis. position. Modifications to Equipment Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Sun Microsystems is not responsible for regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product.
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Netzkabel für geerdete Netzsteckdosen geliefert. Um die Gefahr eines Stromschlags zu reduzieren, Ein – Setzt das System unter Wechselstrom. schließen Sie das Kabel nur an eine fachgerecht verlegte, geerdete Steckdose an. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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Ce texte traite des mesures de sécurité qu’il convient de Ne pas apporter de modification mécanique ou électrique au prendre pour l’installation d’un produit Sun Microsystems. matériel. Sun Microsystems n’est pas responsable de la Mesures de sécurité conformité réglementaire d’un produit Sun qui a été modifié.
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• Asegúrese de que el voltaje y la frecuencia de la red eléctrica concuerdan con las descritas en las etiquetas de Cumplimiento de la normativa SELV especificaciones eléctricas del equipo. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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El estado de la seguridad de las conexiones de entrada/ Caution salida cumple los requisitos de la normativa SELV. Attention Conexión del cable de alimentación eléctrica Achtung Precaución Precaución – Los productos Sun están diseñados para Caution - The equipment relies on the protection trabajar en una red eléctrica monofásica con toma de device in the building installation, thus it requires a tierra.
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GOST-R Certification Mark viii Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
Contents Preface xi Installing the Expansion Cabinet 1-1 Features 1-1 Unpacking the Cabinet 1-2 Moving and Placing the Cabinet 1-3 Adjusting the Leveling Pads 1-4 Installing the Stabilizer Legs 1-5 Installing the Floor Brackets 1-7 Cabling the Expansion Cabinet 2-1 Preparing the Expansion Cabinet 2-1 Connecting the AC Power Cord 2-3 Connecting the Ground Strap 2-6...
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Power Sequencer 5-6 A. Product Specifications A-1 Physical Characteristics A-1 Physical Specifications A-2 Clearance and Service Access A-2 Electrical Specifications A-3 Environmental Requirements A-3 Operating Environment A-4 B. Parts Table B-1 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
Preface The StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual provides procedures for unpacking and installing the Sun StorEdge™ Expansion Cabinet. It also includes procedures to remove and replace the field-replaceable subassemblies in the expansion cabinet. Only a qualified service provider should perform the tasks in this manual.
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Shell Prompts Shell Prompts TABLE P-2 Shell Prompt C shell machine_name% C shell superuser machine_name# Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
805-4981 Sun StorEdge A5000 Tasks and Documentation Guide 805-1903 Sun StorEdge D1000 and A1000 Rackmount Installation Guide 805-2626 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation Guide for the Sun Enterprise 805-7687 4x00 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Airflow Baffle Installation Guide 806-0274 Accessing Sun Documentation Online The docs.sun.com...
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Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to Sun at: docfeedback@sun.com Please include the part number (805-3067-14) of your document in the subject line of your email. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
C H A P T E R Installing the Expansion Cabinet This chapter describes how to unpack and install the expansion cabinet. Features The expansion cabinet contains the following: Two power sequencer assemblies Four floor mounting brackets Two stabilizer legs Associated mounting hardware The floor mounting brackets enable you to bolt the expansion cabinet to the floor.
If you cannot store the shipping materials, recycle or dispose of the materials properly. Your local recycling authority can supply specific information. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
Moving and Placing the Cabinet Leave enough space to situate the expansion cabinet near the system cabinet. The ground strap between the expansion cabinet and the system cabinet is 2 meters long. (The procedure for connecting the ground strap is covered in detail in Section 2.3 “Connecting the Ground Strap”...
The four pads should press against the floor so that the expansion cabinet does not move or rock in any direction. Leveling Leveling Pad FIGURE 1-1 Proceed to the next section. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
Installing the Stabilizer Legs Skip to Section 1.6 “Installing the Floor Brackets” on page 1-7 if you are installing the floor mounting brackets. The stabilizer legs help prevent the expansion cabinet from tipping over when devices are taken out of the expansion cabinet. The stabilizer legs must be properly installed and set to be effective.
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6. Use the leveling wrench and adjust the feet on both stabilizer legs so that they touch the ground ( FIGURE 1-4 Adjusting The Leveling Pads on the Stabilizer Leg FIGURE 1-4 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
7. Slide both stabilizer legs under the expansion cabinet. 8. Secure the leveling wrench inside the expansion cabinet. 9. Close the door. Installing the Floor Brackets Skip this section if you have installed the stabilizer legs. The four floor brackets are used in place of the stabilizer legs when you want to attach the expansion cabinet to the floor.
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3. Bolt the right floor brackets to the floor. The bolts to secure the floor brackets to the floor are not included. 4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the left floor brackets. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
C H A P T E R Cabling the Expansion Cabinet This chapter describes how to connect the power cord to the expansion cabinet power sequencer, and how to connect the ground strap and fan-fail cable from the expansion cabinet to the server and other cabinets. For instructions on how to cable storage device options in the cabinet, see the documentation that is shipped with each device.
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Opening the Rear Door of the Expansion Cabinet FIGURE 2-2 3. Loosen the four screws on the front and rear trim panels and remove the panels. Set the panels aside. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
Connecting the AC Power Cord Caution – The expansion cabinet is designed to work with single phase power systems that have a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not connect the expansion cabinet into any other type of power system. 1.
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Maximum current per power sequencer outlet 4. Connect the female end of each AC power cord to the power sequencer connectors FIGURE 2-4 Flip the cover latch open to access the connectors. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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Connecting the AC Power Cord FIGURE 2-4 5. Pull the latch cover over the power cord to secure it to the power socket. Note – Route the power cord directly through the opening in the cabinet base. 6. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to a grounded outlet. The following connector types are provided on the power cord: NEMA L6-30P for 200-240V North American operation 32A, single-phase, IEC 309 connector for 220–240V international operation...
1. Locate the 2-meter grounding strap from the kit that was shipped with your expansion cabinet. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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2. Screw one end of the ground strap to the power sequencer on the system cabinet or cabinet nearest to the expansion cabinet ( FIGURE 2-5 Ground strap Connecting the Ground Strap to the System Cabinet Power Sequencer FIGURE 2-5 3.
2. Close the rear door. For pre-configured expansion cabinets, go to Chapter 3. If you are installing a device in the expansion cabinet go to Chapter 4. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
C H A P T E R Powering On and Off Use the information provided in this chapter to power on and off the expansion cabinet. Caution – To avoid damage to internal circuits, do not connect or disconnect any cable while the system is powered on.
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4. Set the Local/Remote switch on the expansion cabinet to Local ( FIGURE 3-2 5. Turn the AC power sequencer circuit breakers on the expansion cabinet to On FIGURE 3-2 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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6. Turn the key switch at the front of the expansion cabinet to the On position FIGURE 3-3 The expansion cabinet will power on approximately 20 seconds after the key switch is turned on. This delay minimizes power surges. Sequencer stage 2 Sequencer stage 1 Main AC power Front Sequencer Status Lights...
Caution – You must disconnect the power cables to both power sequencers if you want to stop all AC power input to the expansion cabinet. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
C H A P T E R Installing and Removing Devices This chapter explains how to install and remove devices in the expansion cabinet. Caution – Storage device systems in the rack must be loaded from the bottom to the top to keep the rack center of gravity as low as possible.
This will cause the hinge pin to retract into the door. b. Tilt the door out from the top mounting bracket. c. Remove the door and set it aside. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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4. Remove the filler panel that covers where you will install the device ( FIGURE 4-1 a. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver and loosen the captive screws that fasten the panel to the cabinet. b. Remove the filler panel and save it for future use. Note –...
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Caution – Power cable routing can vary depending on how the expansion cabinet is configured in the factory (for instance, the power cabling in a StorEdge A3500 1x8 expansion cabinet is different than that in a expansion cabinet configured with StorEdge A5000 disk arrays).
9. Install the trim strips ( FIGURE 4-1 Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screws. 10. If necessary, retract the stabilizer legs under the cabinet. 11. If necessary, close the front screen door. If you formerly removed the door: a.
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This will cause the hinge pin to retract into the door. c. Align the top hinge pin with the outside hole of the top-left mounting bracket. d. Release the lever. The hinge pin will extend into the mounting bracket. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
Side Panel Removal and Replacement 4.5.1 Removing the Side Panel Use an Allen wrench to loosen the four 1/4-inch shoulder screws that fasten the panel to the cabinet and remove the panel from the cabinet ( FIGURE 4-3 Removing and Replacing the Side Panels FIGURE 4-3 Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Devices...
4. Verify that the power is turned on to the drives, trays, and cabinet. See the service manual for the peripheral device if you need troubleshooting information for a specific drive or tray. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
C H A P T E R Cabinet Subassemblies This chapter gives the procedures for removal and replacement of all field replaceable units (FRUs) for the expansion cabinet. Tools Required Screwdriver, Phillips #2 Screwdriver, slotted, 1/4-inch Needlenose pliers Note – For expansion cabinet access information, see Chapter 4.
3. Remove the Phillips screws and cable ties that secure the key switch cable to the chassis frame. Each screw secures a clamp on the frame that holds the cable in place. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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4. Facing the back of the key switch on the inside of the cabinet, use a pair of needlenose pliers to slide out and remove the metal clip that secures the key switch to the cabinet ( FIGURE 5-2 Metal clip Key switch Removing and Replacing the Key Switch FIGURE 5-2...
1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the power connector on the power sequencer FIGURE 5-3 2. Close the power connector cover. 3. Pull the latch up over the cover to secure it. Removing the AC Input Cable FIGURE 5-3 Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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To replace the AC input cable assembly: Caution – Be sure that the power to the expansion cabinet is completely turned off. See Chapter 3. 1. Pull back the power connector cover ( FIGURE 5-3 Flip the cover latch open to access the connector. 2.
4. Remove the screws that secure the sequencer to the chassis. 5. Slide out the power sequencer to access the power cables. 6. Disconnect all other power cables from the sequencer. 7. Remove the power sequencer. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
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To replace the power sequencer: 1. Place the power sequencer on the floor. 2. Connect all cables on the back of the power sequencer. 3. Slide the power sequencer into the expansion cabinet ( FIGURE 5-4 4. Tighten the screws that secure the sequencer to the chassis. 5.
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A P P E N D I X Product Specifications Physical Characteristics The physical characteristics of the expansion cabinet are as follows: Internal dimensions conform to EIA RS-310C standard (RETMA) for 19-inch (482 mm) racks. Universal mounting holes are used with 10-32UNF tapped holes in all locations.
1. Side access may be required for some service procedures. Refer to the documentation that came with the devices. 2. Sun StorEdge A5000 disk arrays, Sun Enterprise 4x00 servers, and some other devices require a clearance of at least two inches for airflow. Unless otherwise stated in the documentation that shipped with your device, no clearance access is required.
Electrical Specifications Cabinet Power Sequencer Electrical Specifications TABLE A-3 Parameter Value(s) AC voltage rating 200 to 240 VAC AC voltage range 180 to 264 VAC Frequency range 47 to 63 Hz Current at 240 VAC Power consumption, maximum 5.4 kW Environmental Requirements Operating Environment TABLE A-4...
Computer room installation can also help protect equipment from fire, flood, or other danger originating in the building. Sun StorEdge Expansion Cabinet Installation and Service Manual • July 2000...
A P P E N D I X Parts Table The following parts of the expansion cabinet can be replaced at a customer site by a qualified field service engineer. Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List TABLE B-1 FRU List Parts Part Number Power sequencer, universal, rack 300-1393...
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