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  • Page 1 HPE G2 Racks best practices Technical white paper...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Technical white paper Contents Introduction ....................................................................3 HPE G2 Rack design ................................................................3 Safety and security ................................................................3 User experience .................................................................. 3 Power and cooling efficiency ..........................................................3 Datacenter optimization .............................................................. 3 Interoperability ..................................................................4 HPE G2 Rack overview ...............................................................
  • Page 3 Technical white paper General considerations ............................................................. 21 Special shipping considerations ........................................................22 Door height clearances ............................................................22 Modes of shipment ..............................................................23 Airfreight....................................................................23 Mode of receiving and delivery ........................................................25 HPE Infrastructure Rack packing and shock pallet assembly ..........................................25 Dismounting an Infrastructure Rack from a shock pallet ............................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (biometric, electronic, and keyed) keep your servers where they belong (you can read more about these capabilities in the “Levels of rack security” section). HPE also offers locking IEC power cords that lock to, both, the power distribution unit (HPE G2 units only) and to the target device (server, storage, or networking hardware) regardless of make or model.

  • Page 5: Interoperability

    HPE servers, storage, and networking – better together and working to drive your business further. HPE G2 Rack overview This document outlines recommended practices for configuring, installing, transporting, and establishing a work environment for HPE G2 Racks, HPE G2 rack transport descriptions include the information shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 6: Certification And Regulatory Compliance

    For a complete list of HPE server storage equipment, go to hpe.com/info/serverstorage Note See the Resources section at the end of this document for a more complete listing of HPE G2 Advanced Series rack resources. Certification and regulatory compliance HPE G2 Advanced Series Racks, while UL qualified, are defined as nonfunctional mechanical storage bays and, therefore, are not certified as electrical products.

  • Page 7: Integration Services And Software

    • Racks must be configured with lockable hardware. HPE rack front doors, rear doors, and side panels support this locking requirement. Rear split doors are standard. HPE G2 Racks also include new tooling that allows you to easily remove the default lock and replace with a third-party lock (See Figure 3).

  • Page 8: Stabilization Requirements

    HPE Infrastructure Rack rear doors All HPE G2 Rack models ship with rear doors as part of the standard configuration. The Infrastructure Rack rear door has been upgraded to provide additional open space for exhaust air.
  • Page 9 Technical white paper Page 8 installed. The same baying kit will support the 10000 G2, Advanced, and G2 Advanced Racks. This baying kit is used to connect racks of the same depth. HPE Offset Baying Kit Offset baying kits are used to connect adjacent racks that are of a different depth. Kits are available that support the connection of 1075mm deep racks to both 1200mm racks and older 1000mm deep racks.

  • Page 10: Space And Cable Management Requirements

    HPE Tie Down Option Kit The Rack Tie Down Kit provides a means for meeting IBC guidelines to anchor an HPE G2 Rack to the floor in geographical areas prone to seismic activity. This product provides a solution to aid in avoiding damage or serious injury in the event of building or floor movement.

  • Page 11: Thermal Requirements

    Technical white paper Page 10 • Avoid tight-bend radii. Cables should never be bent tight enough to cause a crease in the sheathing. Fiber cables must not violate their minimum bend radius without exception. • When securing cables inside the rack, the bundle should be dressed in such a way as to avoid interference with installed components or rack side panels or rails.

  • Page 12: Installation And Maintenance Precautions

    Moving racks with casters Racks with casters should be moved with care. Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product to overturn. HPE G2 Racks have casters that are fixed in the front and swivel in the rear due to stability and safety concerns. Therefore, it is both recommended and easier to move the rack with the back as the leading edge.

  • Page 13: Installation Planning And Considerations

    Configuring a rack for proper airflow The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling efficiency for rack-mounted servers. HPE G2 Rack Infrastructure maximizes available open space for efficient cooling. The power load maximum is dependent on the cooling method...

  • Page 14: Third-Party Thermal Considerations

    Technical white paper Page 13 Rack openings and perforations Slots, openings, and perforations (up to 81% in HPE Advanced G2 rack front and rear doors) allow for maximum air flow through the rack, promote reliable operation, and prevent overheating. They should never be blocked or covered. To provide proper front-to-back airflow, any open “U”...

  • Page 15: Compatibility

    PDUs. HPE PDU compatibility speeds-up deployment with tool-less mounting system supported by PDU trays in the rear of HPE G2 racks. Support for mounting between the Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association (RETMA) rails reduces space requirements (only supported in HPE racks).

  • Page 16: Equipment Clearance And Floor Loading

    Technical white paper Page 15 Equipment clearance and floor loading A clearance of 1219mm (48 in) in front of a configured rack and 762mm (30 in) to the rear of a configured rack is recommended. All buildings and raised computer room floors are engineered to provide a specific floor loading. Warning When configuring a solution, make sure that the floor loading specifications are followed.

  • Page 17: Rack And Accessory Footprints

    Technical white paper Page 16 Rack and accessory footprints When accessories, such as stabilizing kits are added to a particular rack, the footprint of the rack will extend into rack rear row and infringe upon necessary clearances. See figure 7 and 8. Figure 7.

  • Page 18: Front Door Clearance

    There are slight differences between the opening allowances of the Infrastructure Racks and HPE G2 Advanced Series Racks due to the different geometries and construction of the doors.

  • Page 19: Qualified Shipping

    Qualified shipping All HPE G2 Racks can be shipped in two standard shipping configurations, depending on the shipping environment and configuration. Shipment of empty racks is typically done on a standard wooden pallet. Racks for shipping configured loads are on a shock pallet.

  • Page 20: Packing Materials And Shipping Requirements

    Technical white paper Page 19 • Shipping—Rack including shipping packaging and materials. • Static Load—Maximum loaded weight that a rack can support when stationary. • Dynamic Load (rolling) —Maximum loaded weight a rack can support when moved (or rolled). • Dynamic Load (Shipping/configured) —Maximum loaded weight a rack can support when shipped – this includes services such as HPE Factory Express.

  • Page 21: Preparation For Shipment

    Technical white paper Page 20 Figure 11. HPE rack on shock pallet Packaging material shipped with the empty rack includes the following: Ramps (ramps are placed vertically on the side of the rack during shipment, typically held in place with the stretch wrap) Corner posts Top cushion in this list Corrugated sheets...

  • Page 22: General Considerations

    Technical white paper Page 21 The specialized, air-ride, padded-van carriers usually have the ability to perform site surveys. Among other elements, the site survey should address the following in general terms: • What are the hours the facility is open for deliveries? Can delivery be done during the day during normal business hours? •...

  • Page 23: Special Shipping Considerations

    Technical white paper Page 22 • Check if the rack-mounting brackets are properly secured to the pallet. The hold downs for HPE Infrastructure Racks are right-angled and sit flush to the pallet and frame. Ensure that the bolt securing the bracket to the pallet is torqued to 16.9 N-m (150 in-lb.). •...

  • Page 24: Modes Of Shipment

    Technical white paper Page 23 • For BCS midrange servers with included installation services, you can order an empty 42U rack and order the server with the field installation option. • Included site prep service will recommend to you the best way to locate the system to its final location. Modes of shipment HPE recommends that you ship all configured racks through a service that offers specialized, air-ride, padded-van carriers.
  • Page 25 Technical white paper Page 24 Figure 12. Sample shipping declaration The place and date of shipment must be entered by the shipper (the person who offers the freight to the carrier). The shipper must offer a minimum of two signed copies (our internal standard is four) of the completed Shipper’s Declarations for Dangerous Goods to the carrier, usually along with the air waybill.

  • Page 26: Mode Of Receiving And Delivery

    Technical white paper Page 25 Mode of receiving and delivery Knowledge of the receiving site is an important planning consideration, as special equipment or arrangements may have to be made. Think about the following issues: • Inquire whether the receiver has a shipping dock with adequate height for a truck to load and unload the equipment. Without a dock, specialized equipment such as bobtail trucks and forklifts may be required.
  • Page 27 Technical white paper Page 26 Roll the rack up the ramps (with fixed casters up the ramp first) and place the rack on the pallet. When rolling the rack up the ramp, make sure to push firmly on the door frame and not the door mesh. Note Raise the leveling feet up into the rack to allow ease of movement over the ramp and pallet.
  • Page 28 Technical white paper Page 27 Center the rack on the pallet, and position the hold-down brackets with bolts and lock washers into the threaded holes in the pallet deck. Figure 16. Positioning the hold-down brackets Figure 17. Positioning the rack onto the pallet...
  • Page 29 Technical white paper Page 28 Tighten the bolts in the four hold-down brackets to 16.9455 N-m (150 in-lb.) to secure the hold-down brackets to the pallet. Use a 14mm (9/16 in) open-end wrench. See figure 18. Figure 18. Positioning the rack onto the pallet Close and lock both the doors.
  • Page 30 Technical white paper Page 29 Place the plastic bag over the rack and tape the keys to the front of the bag. Figure 20. Placing the plastic bag over the rack Place the four corner posts on each corner of the rack. Make sure that the corner posts are properly positioned around the door handles to prevent damage.
  • Page 31 Technical white paper Page 30 Place the ramp box against the sidewall of the rack between the corner posts on either side of the rack. Then stretch wrap the corner posts and the box containing the ramp assembly to the rack. Figure 22.
  • Page 32 Technical white paper Page 31 For racks with plastic fasteners: Secure the corrugated sides with the appropriate fasteners. Insert an outside plastic fastener into the upper and lower hole of each corrugated panel. Fold the plastic fastener over and snap the parts in place, using appropriate pressure in place to secure the panels together.
  • Page 33 Technical white paper Page 32 Secure the corrugated cap and corrugated sides to the pallet using two applications of banding running from front to back, and then the installation is complete. Figure 26. Installed shock pallet Note To dismount the rack from the CTO shock pallet, reverse the previous instructions.

  • Page 34: Dismounting An Infrastructure Rack From A Shock Pallet

    Technical white paper Page 33 Dismounting an Infrastructure Rack from a shock pallet To dismount the rack, reverse the process for assembling the shock pallet. Figure 27 illustrates the dismounting process for an Infrastructure Rack. Figure 27. Infrastructure Rack dismounting steps Installation service In the U.S., HPE can arrange to have your rack installed by qualified service providers.

  • Page 35: Hpe Rack Warranty

    An HPE intelligent datacenter does more for your business, in less time, for less money. HPE has redefined intelligent infrastructure for the mid- size business by introducing HPE G2 Racks as a better foundation for the IT of the future. HPE also announced the next generation of HPE Standard PDUs, and developed the Infrastructure Architect application to help you put it all together.

  • Page 36: Appendix A: Glossary

    Technical white paper Page 35 Appendix A: Glossary Table A1. Glossary TERM DEFINITION Ballast A metal block that can be mounted in the sides of the rack to provide additional weight and protection against tipping. Chassis Rack-mountable configuration of a server or a storage component. Dedicated circuit branch A dedicated electrical circuit between a source and distribution point.

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Torque Values

    Technical white paper Page 36 Appendix B: Torque values Table B1. Torque values MEASUREMENT TORQUE (IN-LB) TORQUE (N-M) 6 in-lb 0.67782 N-m 10 in-lb 1.1297 N-m 19 in-lb 2.14643 N-m 27 in-lb 3.05019 N-m 1/4–20 66 in-lb 7.45602 N-m 3/8–16 240 in-lb 27.1128 N-m 1/2–13...
  • Page 38 Technical white paper Page 37 In addition to any specific torque value given in this document, the following table provide torque values that can be used to prevent over- torqueing a fastener. The torque values listed in table B3 assume Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Grade 2 hardware or International Standards Organization (ISO) 898 property classes less than 8.8 hardware (for example, 4.6, 4.8, 5.6).

  • Page 39: Resources

    © Copyright 2017 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. 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. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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