Sun Microsystems StorEdge 3000 Series Installation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sun Microsystems Manuals
  4. Server
  5. StorEdge 3000 Series
  6. Installation manual
Sun Microsystems StorEdge 3000 Series Installation Manual

Sun Microsystems StorEdge 3000 Series Installation Manual

Rack installation guide for 2u arrays
Hide thumbs Also See for StorEdge 3000 Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Sun StorEdge
3000 Family
™
Rack Installation Guide for
2U Arrays
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 817-3629-10
September 2003, Revision A
Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the StorEdge 3000 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Sun Microsystems StorEdge 3000 Series

Summary of Contents for Sun Microsystems StorEdge 3000 Series

  • Page 1 Sun StorEdge 3000 Family ™ Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-3629-10 September 2003, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002–2003 Dot Hill Systems Corporation, 6305 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California 92009, USA. All rights reserved. Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Dot Hill Systems Corporation may have intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in this product or document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the U.S. patents listed at http://www.sun.com/patents and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mounting the Array in Racks and Cabinets 1–1 Overview of Rackmount Kits 1–1 One-Person Installation Requirements 1–2 Reviewing the Tools 1–3 Converting Your Front Bezel Locks So the Keys Cannot Be Removed 1–4 Mounting in Sun Cabinets 2–1 Overview of Assembly 2–1 Rear Bracket Configuration 2–4 Middle Bracket Configuration 2–12 Telco Rackmounting 3–1...
  • Page 4 Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays • September 2003...

  • Page 5: Mounting The Array In Racks And Cabinets

    C H A P T E R Mounting the Array in Racks and Cabinets This document describes mounting Sun StorEdge 3000 Family arrays in supported racks and cabinets. Topics covered in this chapter are: “Overview of Rackmount Kits” on page 1-1 “One-Person Installation Requirements”...

  • Page 6: One-Person Installation Requirements

    Supported Cabinets With Associated Rackmount Kits TABLE 1-1 Rackmount Kit Installation Supported Cabinet or Rack Needed Instructions Sun StorEdge 72-inch Expansion Cabinets* XTA-3310-RK-19U “Middle Bracket SG-XARY030A Configuration” on page 2-12 Sun Fire Cabinets XTA-3310-RK-19U “Middle Bracket SF-XCAB Configuration” on page 2-12 Sun Rack 900 Cabinet** XTA-3310-RK-19U “Middle Bracket...

  • Page 7: Reviewing The Tools

    Caution – If you have only one person to perform the installation in a Sun cabinet and do not have rear brackets with flanges or special equipment lift, you must remove the power supplies and hard disk drives from the array before installing the array in a rack.

  • Page 8: Converting Your Front Bezel Locks So The Keys Cannot Be Removed

    Converting Your Front Bezel Locks So the Keys Cannot Be Removed The bezel on your array has two locks whose keys can be removed when the locks are in either the locked or open position. It is possible to reconfigure the locks so that the keys cannot be removed.
  • Page 9 Pawl Sequence of Steps to Change Front Bezel Locks So Keys Cannot Be Removed FIGURE 1-2 Caution – Be sure to hold the key in place. Otherwise there is a risk of breaking the small tab on the lock that serves as a stop. 8.
  • Page 10 Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays • September 2003...

  • Page 11: Mounting In Sun Cabinets

    C H A P T E R Mounting in Sun Cabinets This chapter explains how to mount Sun StorEdge 3000 Family arrays by using universal, adjustable mounting brackets for depth ranges between 24 to 36 inches (60.96 to 91.44 cm). The topics covered are: “Overview of Assembly”...
  • Page 12 Rackmounted Cabinet Array Using Rear Brackets With Chassis Ears and Bezels Removed, FIGURE 2-1 After Installation Refer to during installation. FIGURE 2-4 Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays • September 2003...
  • Page 13 Rackmounted Cabinet Array Using Middle Brackets With Chassis Ears and Bezels Removed, FIGURE 2-2 After Installation Refer to during installation. FIGURE 2-9 Note – It is possible for customer-supplied racks to have several sizes of threaded holes. Rackmount kits have several sizes of panhead screws and sockethead screws in order to fit these various racks.

  • Page 14: Rear Bracket Configuration

    Before mounting the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family array into a 19-inch wide cabinet, check that you have all the rackmount kit components ( ) listed for the rack TABLE 2-1 installation kit you are installing. XTA-3000-2URK-19U Universal Rack Kit, 2U, 19-inch Wide, 24–36 Inches Deep (595-7154-01) TABLE 2-1 Major Components Fasteners...
  • Page 15 2. Before rackmounting, be sure to check your site location and confirm that you have cables with adequate lengths to connect to servers and to power outlets. 3. (Optional). Before you mount the unit, screw the front support brackets into position on the rack face.
  • Page 16 4. Remove the bezel (the front faceplate) and the two plastic ear caps from the front of the chassis. Caution – The plastic ear caps are snap-on parts that require some care when you remove them. Remove the right plastic ear caps carefully to avoid breaking the push button reset switch that is directly below the ear cap.
  • Page 17 #10 flat washers and #10-32 x 3/8 or 6-mm panhead screws** (in 4 places) Rear bracket connected to rack* Threaded holes (4) #10-32 x 3/8-inch panhead or 6-mm sockethead screws** (in 4 places) Side bracket #8-32 x 3/16-inch flathead screws (4 minimum) #8-32 x 1/4-inch panhead screws (in 4 places) Cabinet Rackmount with Rear Brackets...
  • Page 18 Note – The right and left side brackets are identical. See for the rack kit TABLE 2-1 contents and part numbers. a. Use the alignment marks (depth in inches) stamped into the side brackets to position the brackets and screws. Determine the depth you require, and align the last alignment mark on the side bracket with the last mounting holes on the chassis.
  • Page 19 Rear holes align with 24.5 - 27 inch mark 24.5 - 27 inch alignment mark Aligning a Side Bracket With the Rear Threaded Holes on the Side of the Array FIGURE 2-6 c. Insert up to six other screws through the side bracket slots into the other threaded holes in the chassis.
  • Page 20 Side bracket Rear bracket A minimum of 4 panhead screws Rear and Side Brackets Assembled FIGURE 2-7 Use the appropriate type of screws for the posts: Four #10-32 x 3/8-inch panhead machine screws with #10 washers Four 6-mm panhead screws Four 5-mm panhead screws 7.
  • Page 21 9. Attach and secure the array’s front mounting ears with four appropriate screws (two screws into each ear): Four #10-32 x 3/8-inch panhead screws Four 6-mm sockethead screws Four 5-mm panhead screws 10. Remount all drives and power/fan modules into the array. 11.

  • Page 22: Middle Bracket Configuration

    Middle Bracket Configuration Be sure to review “One-Person Installation Requirements” on page 1-2 “Reviewing the Tools” on page 1-3 before rackmounting the array. Refer to the parts list in and the illustration in during TABLE 2-1 FIGURE 2-2 installation. The table lists the major components and fasteners required to install an array into the cabinet.
  • Page 23 Front Bracket Position on the Rack Face FIGURE 2-8 4. Remove the bezel (the front faceplate) and the two plastic ear caps from the front of the chassis. Caution – The plastic ear covers are snap-on parts that require some care when you remove them.
  • Page 24 To remove a plastic ear cap (both caps are removed the same way): a. Squeeze both sides of the cap at the top and the bottom. b. Turn the cap toward the center of the array until it disengages and pull it free. Middle bracket connected to rack* #10 flat washers and #10-32 x 3/8 or 6-mm...
  • Page 25 5. Attach the side brackets to the left and right sides of the chassis. Attach up to eight #8-32 x 3/16-inch flathead machine screws on each side to allow some adjustment to the placement. Make sure you use at least four screws. Note –...
  • Page 26 Rear holes align with 24.5 - 27 inch mark 24.5 - 27 inch alignment mark Aligning a Side Bracket With the Rear Threaded Holes on the Side of the FIGURE 2-11 Array c. Insert up to six other screws through the side bracket slots into the other threaded holes in the chassis.
  • Page 27 Middle bracket Side bracket A minimum of 4 panhead screws Middle and Side Brackets Assembled FIGURE 2-12 7. Lift the chassis and slide the side brackets into the middle brackets, which are attached to the center posts. Adjust the depth of the side brackets so that the slotted cutouts on the side brackets align with the four PEM nuts in the middle brackets.
  • Page 28 8. Attach each side bracket to a middle bracket (see FIGURE 2-7 To connect the middle brackets and side brackets of a 24-inch to 36-inch deep rack, use a minimum of four screws each and up to a total of: Four #10-32 x 3/8-inch panhead screws per middle bracket Four #10 flat washers per middle bracket 9.

  • Page 29: Telco Rackmounting

    C H A P T E R Telco Rackmounting This chapter provides the procedure for mounting Sun StorEdge 3000 Family arrays with the use of Telco hardware. The topics covered are: “Flushmount Configuration” on page 3-1 “Center-of-Gravity Configuration” on page 3-5 Flushmount Configuration Be sure to review “One-Person Installation Requirements”...
  • Page 30 Side brackets in two places #8 washers in 10 places #8-32 x1/4-inch panhead screws in 10 places Telco rack #10-32 or #12-32 x 3/8-inch panhead screws in four places with #10 or #12 washers or 6-mm panhead screws) 6-mm or #12 sockethead screws in four places (or 5-mm or #10 panhead screws) Flushmount Assembly FIGURE 3-1 Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays •...
  • Page 31 XTA-3310-RK-19F: Telco Flushmount Rackmount Kit (595-6576-01) TABLE 3-1 Major Component Fasteners Qty. Part Number Description Qty. Part Number Description 71-00000492 Rear brackets 01-09010300 #8-32 x 1/4 in. panhead screws 28-FLAT-8 #8 washers 01-00000131 #10-32 x 3/8 in. panhead screws 02-80002300 #10 washers 01-00000083 6-mm sockethead screws...
  • Page 32 To remove a plastic ear cap (both caps are removed the same way): a. Squeeze both sides of the cap at the top and the bottom. b. Turn the cap toward the center of the array until it disengages and pull it free. 4.

  • Page 33: Center-Of-Gravity Configuration

    8. Connect the power cables to the chassis, power on, and check for proper operation of the LEDs. For details about the LEDs, see “Powering On and Checking LEDs” on page 4-1. Center-of-Gravity Configuration Be sure to review “One-Person Installation Requirements” on page 1-2 “Reviewing the Tools”...
  • Page 34 Rear brackets in two places Eight #8 washers Eight #8-32 x 1/4-inch panhead screws Telco rack (total of 16 each) Front brackets in two places #10-32 or #12 x 3/8-inch or 6-mm panhead screws in eight places #10 or #12 washers in eight places Center-of-Gravity Assembly FIGURE 3-2 Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Rack Installation Guide for 2U Arrays •...
  • Page 35 Perform the following installation steps for a Telco center-of-gravity rack configuration (see FIGURE 3-2 1. Determine the position at which the array will be installed. Install the first array at the bottom of the rack, and install each subsequent chassis above the one below.
  • Page 36 b. Use four #8-32 x 1/4-inch panhead screws with #8 washers for each rear side bracket. 6. Reinstall all drive modules and power/fan modules into the array if they were removed. 7. Reattach the two plastic ear caps and the bezel onto the front of the chassis. Each plastic cap is replaced the same way, but be sure the cap with the LED labels on the right ear.

  • Page 37: Powering On And Checking Leds

    C H A P T E R Powering On and Checking LEDs Perform the initial check of the array according to the following procedure. 1. Connect two AC (or DC) power cables to the power/fan modules on the rear of the array.
  • Page 38 • Power • Fan • Temp • Event • Reset Disk 4 Disk 7 Disk 10 Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 5 Disk 8 Disk 11 Disk 6 Disk 9 Disk 12 Disk 3 Front Panel With LEDs Displayed FIGURE 4-1 Refer to the Sun StorEdge 3000 Family Installation, Operation, and Service Manual for your array, for more information about how to cable and power on the array and how to interpret the LEDs.

  • Page 39: Mounting Holes In The Sun Storedge 72-Inch Expansion Cabinet

    A P P E N D I X Mounting Holes in the Sun StorEdge 72-Inch Expansion Cabinet The following table lists the bracket mounting holes for installing multiple Sun StorEdge 3000 Family 2U rack unit (2 RU) arrays in a 72-inch expansion cabinet. Note –...
  • Page 40 Sun StorEdge 3000 Family SCSI and FC Arrays (Continued) TABLE A-1 Array Front Holes Rear Holes 93,96 93,96 99,102 99,102 105,108 105,108 * These locations can be used only if arrays are not mounted using the holes shown for Arrays 1-8. Note –...

Table of Contents