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  • Page 1 Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide ® Part No: E87280-03 July 2018...
  • Page 3 Oracle. Oracle Corporation and its affiliates will not be responsible for any loss, costs, or damages incurred due to your access to or use of third-party content, products, or services, except as set forth in an applicable agreement between you and Oracle.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Rack Task Installation Overview .............. 11 Rack Features .................... 12 Safety Guidelines and Cautions ...............  13 Specifications .................... 15 Packaging Dimensions ...................  16 Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Dimensions .............  16 Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Weights .............. 17 Access Route Guidelines ................ 18 Power Requirements .................. 19 Grounding Requirements ................ 20 Airflow Precautions .................. 20 ESD Precautions ...................
  • Page 6 ▼ Attach a Grounding Cable for TT Power Systems ........ 61 Servicing Doors ....................  62 ▼ Remove the Doors ................ 63 ▼ Install the Doors ................ 65 Servicing Filler Panels ...................  67 ▼ Remove a Filler Panel ............... 68 ▼ Install a Filler Panel .................  69 Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...
  • Page 7 Contents Servicing Side Panels .................. 70 ▼ Remove the Side Panels .............. 70 ▼ Install the Side Panels ...............  74 Servicing the Top Panel and Top Cable Window .......... 77 ▼ Remove the Top Panel .............. 77 ▼ Install the Top Panel .................  78 ▼ Remove and Replace the Top Cable Window ........ 79 Index ........................ 81...
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  • Page 9: Using This Documentation

    Product Documentation Library Documentation and resources for this product and related products are available at https:// www.oracle.com/goto/oraclerack1242/docs. Feedback Provide feedback about this documentation at https://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback. Using This Documentation...
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  • Page 11: About The Rack

    Contact your service representative to confirm that your equipment is qualified for Note - installation and use in a rack. Oracle is not liable for any rack issues when installing or using nonqualified equipment. “Rack Task Installation Overview” on page 11 ■...

  • Page 12: Rack Features

    ■ “Safety Guidelines and Cautions” on page 13 ■ Rack Features The features of the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 rack are listed in the following table. New Feature Link Larger bottom opening to allow enough “Rear Cabling Space” on page 27...

  • Page 13: Safety Guidelines And Cautions

    Rack Cabinet 1242 Getting Started Guide document included with the rack. Observe all safety notices printed on the packaging and listed in the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Safety and Compliance Guide and the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Power Distribution Units User's Guide.
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  • Page 15: Specifications

    These topics provide the specifications for the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242. Contact your service representative to confirm that your equipment is qualified for Note - installation and use in a rack cabinet. Oracle is not liable for any issues when installing or using nonqualified equipment. “Packaging Dimensions” on page 16 ■...

  • Page 16: Packaging Dimensions

    Packaging Dimensions Packaging Dimensions See the following table for the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 packaging dimensions. Also, see “Rack Packaging” on page 32 for more information. Description Metric U.S. Shipping height 2149 mm 85 in. Shipping width 1219 mm 48 in.

  • Page 17: Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Weights

    Maintenance access requirement from top 915 mm 36 in. Related Information “Packaging Dimensions” on page 16 ■ “Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Weights” on page 17 ■ “Access Route Guidelines” on page 18 ■ “Power Requirements” on page 19 ■ “Grounding Requirements” on page 20 ■...

  • Page 18: Access Route Guidelines

    2184 mm 86 in. 2000 mm 78.74 in. height Minimum door 1220 mm 48 in. 600 mm 23.62 in. width Minimum passage 1220 mm 48 in. 600 mm 26.6 in. width Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 19: Power Requirements

    “Airflow Precautions” on page 20 ■ “ESD Precautions” on page 21 ■ Power Requirements Refer to the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Power Distribution Units User's Guide for information about the power requirements for the PDUs. Related Information “Packaging Dimensions” on page 16 ■...

  • Page 20: Grounding Requirements

    ■ Airflow Precautions Proper airflow is essential for keeping the equipment's internal temperatures within a Caution - safe operating range. Air flows from the front to the rear of the equipment. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 21: Esd Precautions

    “Install a Filler Panel” on page 69 for installation instructions. Related Information “Packaging Dimensions” on page 16 ■ “Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Dimensions” on page 16 ■ “Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Weights” on page 17 ■ “Access Route Guidelines” on page 18 ■...
  • Page 22 “Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Weights” on page 17 ■ “Access Route Guidelines” on page 18 ■ “Power Requirements” on page 19 ■ “Grounding Requirements” on page 20 ■ “Airflow Precautions” on page 20 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 23: Preparing For Rack Installation

    Contact your service representative to confirm that your equipment is qualified for Note - installation and use in a rack. Oracle is not liable for any issues when installing or using nonqualified equipment. “Site Preparation Task Overview” on page 23 ■...

  • Page 24: Identifying Rack Installations And Dimensions

    “Identifying Rack Installations and Dimensions” on page 24 ■ “Top Cable Window” on page 27 ■ Identifying Rack Installations and Dimensions These topics describe rack dimensions for the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242. “Floor Cutout Dimensions” on page 25 ■ “Feet and Caster Dimensions” on page 25 ■...

  • Page 25: Floor Cutout Dimensions

    Identifying Rack Installations and Dimensions Floor Cutout Dimensions Description Metric U.S. Depth of cable-routing floor cutout 470 mm 18.5 in. Distance between the floor cutout and the edge of the rack 135 mm 5.1 in. Width of the cable-routing floor cutout 330.0 mm 13 in.
  • Page 26 Distance from the center of front casters to the side of the rack 95 mm 3.7 in. Related Information “Floor Cutout Dimensions” on page 25 ■ “Rear Cabling Space” on page 27 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 27: Rear Cabling Space

    Top Cable Window Rear Cabling Space Description Metric U.S. Distance between the PDU faces in the rack 504.5 mm 19.86 in. Distance from the rear RETMA rails to the rear door 395 mm 15.4 in. Distance from the front face of a PDU to the side of the rack 47 mm 1.85 in.
  • Page 28 Width of the top cable window (front to back) 150 mm 5.9 in. Related Information “Site Preparation Task Overview” on page 23 ■ “Identifying Rack Installations and Dimensions” on page 24 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 29: Cut Cable Routing Holes

    Cut Cable Routing Holes Cut Cable Routing Holes If you want to route data cables or PDU power cords down through the bottom of the rack, cut out a rectangular hole in the floor below the rear portion of the rack, safely between the two rear casters and behind the rear RETMA rails.
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  • Page 31: Installing The Rack

    Installing the Rack These topics describe how to position, stabilize, and ground the rack. “Installation Task Overview” on page 31 ■ “Rack Packaging” on page 32 ■ “Tools Required” on page 33 ■ “Move the Rack to the Installation Site” on page 35 ■...

  • Page 32: Rack Packaging

    Shipping brackets are not for use for bracing or anchoring the rack during seismic Caution - events. The packaging is suitable for shipping racks with factory-installed or customer-loaded equipment. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 33: Tools Required

    Tools Required Related Information “Installation Task Overview” on page 31 ■ “Tools Required” on page 33 ■ “Move the Rack to the Installation Site” on page 35 ■ “Stabilize the Rack (Leveling Feet)” on page 36 ■ Tools Required Use the following tools and equipment to install and service the rack: Installing the Rack...
  • Page 34 “Installation Task Overview” on page 31 ■ “Rack Packaging” on page 32 ■ “Move the Rack to the Installation Site” on page 35 ■ “Stabilize the Rack (Leveling Feet)” on page 36 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 35: Move The Rack To The Installation Site

    Move the Rack to the Installation Site Move the Rack to the Installation Site The rack's front casters are fixed, so you must steer using the rear casters. You can maneuver the rack safely by pushing it from behind. To avoid damaging the rack, do not push on the perforated panel. Note - When unpacking the rack at the installation site, verify that the leveling feet are up Caution -...

  • Page 36: Stabilize The Rack (Leveling Feet)

    When moving the rack to a new location, including repacking, verify that the leveling feet are up before moving the rack. Related Information “Installation Task Overview” on page 31 ■ “Rack Packaging” on page 32 ■ “Tools Required” on page 33 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 37: Preparing Pdus

    Preparing PDUs For detailed instructions on how to install and cable PDUs in the rack, refer to the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Power Distribution Units User's Guide. Besides installation instructions, this user's guide provides service procedures and specifications for the PDUs designed for the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242.
  • Page 38 Loosen the two screws that attach each shipping bracket to the rack Do this for both shipping brackets. After the screws are loosened, lift each bracket up and off the studs on the rack frame. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...
  • Page 39 Prepare Factory-Installed PDUs Connect the grounding straps from the rack frame to the PDU. Route the power input lead cords between the rear RETMA rail and side panel. A PDU has one to three power input lead cords, which you must route between the side panel and the rear RETMA rail.
  • Page 40 Use tie-wraps to secure the standard PDU input lead cords to the tie-down brackets. Related Information “Insert Cage Nuts Into Rail Holes” on page 43 ■ “Install a Cable Management Hook” on page 44 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 41: Preparing To Install Or Service Equipment

    Preparing to Install or Service Equipment These topics describe how to prepare to install or service equipment in the rack. “Equipment Installation Task Overview” on page 41 ■ “Insert Cage Nuts Into Rail Holes” on page 43 ■ “Install a Cable Management Hook” on page 44 ■...
  • Page 42 “Prepare Factory-Installed PDUs” on page 37 screws and routing cords. ■ Refer to the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Power Distribution ■ Or, install PDUs into the rack, if not already installed at Units User's Guide, or your third-party PDU documentation, the factory.

  • Page 43: Insert Cage Nuts Into Rail Holes

    Insert Cage Nuts Into Rail Holes Insert Cage Nuts Into Rail Holes Because the RETMA rails have square holes, you might need to use cage nuts to secure the equipment into the rack. The rack ship kit contains extra M6 cage nuts and M6 screws. If possible, use the cage nuts that shipped with the equipment's rackmounting hardware.

  • Page 44: Install A Cable Management Hook

    The cable management hook has two holes on its mounting plate. The holes on the cable management hook must straddle two of the holes on the inside of the rail. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 45: Service Equipment In The Rack

    Service Equipment in the Rack Place the cable management hook so that its mounting plate aligns with any two adjacent threaded holes on the inside of the rail. Use the screws to secure the cable management hook to the rail. Route data cables from the installed equipment through the installed cable management hooks.
  • Page 46 “Attach an Antistatic Wrist Strap” on page 48 for instructions. Service the installed equipment. Refer to the equipment service manual, or other documentation, for the specific service procedures. Related Information “Equipment Installation Task Overview” on page 41 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 47: Extend The Anti-Tilt Bar

    Extend the Anti-tilt Bar “Extend the Anti-tilt Bar” on page 47 ■ “Attach an Antistatic Wrist Strap” on page 48 ■ “Power Off the Rack” on page 49 ■ Extend the Anti-tilt Bar Unscrew the knob counter-clockwise at the end of the anti-tilt bar. Pull the anti-tilt bar to the fully extended position.

  • Page 48: Attach An Antistatic Wrist Strap

    ESD grounding jack whenever installing or servicing equipment. The ESD ground jacks provide adequate static protection only if the rack is grounded to a building ground. Attach a wrist strap to an ESD ground jack on the rack. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 49: Power Off The Rack

    Power Off the Rack The strap attaches to the cabinet using a banana jack. Related Information “Equipment Installation Task Overview” on page 41 ■ “Service Equipment in the Rack” on page 45 ■ “Extend the Anti-tilt Bar” on page 47 ■...
  • Page 50 “Equipment Installation Task Overview” on page 41 ■ “Service Equipment in the Rack” on page 45 ■ “Extend the Anti-tilt Bar” on page 47 ■ “Attach an Antistatic Wrist Strap” on page 48 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 51: Returning The Rack To Operation

    Returning the Rack to Operation These topics describe how to return the rack to operation mode. “Returning the Rack to Operation Task Overview” on page 51 ■ “Retract the Anti-tilt Bar” on page 52 ■ “Power On the Rack” on page 53 ■...

  • Page 52: Retract The Anti-Tilt Bar

    Rotate the end of the foot 90 degrees upwards so that it is parallel to the bar [2]. Push the green release tab on top of the bar to unlock it from the fully extended position Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 53: Power On The Rack

    Power On the Rack Push the bar back into the slot so that it is completely retracted. Turn the knob clockwise to secure the bar. Related Information “Returning the Rack to Operation Task Overview” on page 51 ■ “Power On the Rack” on page 53 ■...
  • Page 54 Power On the Rack “Retract the Anti-tilt Bar” on page 52 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 55: Servicing The Rack

    Servicing the Rack These topics describe how to service equipment installed in the rack as well as how to service the rack components. “Servicing Grounding Straps” on page 55 ■ “Attaching a Grounding Cable” on page 59 ■ “Servicing Doors” on page 62 ■...

  • Page 56: Disconnect Grounding Straps

    Before removing a door or a cabinet panel, disconnect the two grounding straps. Separate the banana jack located in the center of the grounding strap. One half remains on the panel or door, and the other half remains on the rack frame. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 57: Connect A Grounding Strap

    Connect a Grounding Strap Connect a Grounding Strap The doors and rack panels have grounding straps connecting them to the rack frame. After installing a door or panel, reattach the grounding straps. Locate both halves of the grounding strap. One half is attached to the door or panel, and the other half is attached to the rack frame. Mate the two ends of the banana jack to complete the connection.
  • Page 58 The following figure shows the locations of grounding straps on the cabinet. Using a T-25 Torx screwdriver, remove the M6 screw securing the grounding strap connector to the rack. Save the screw. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 59: Attaching A Grounding Cable

    Attaching a Grounding Cable Systems using Oracle PDUs can make connections to either a TN power system or a TT power system. On a TN power system, the earth ground connection is achieved when the PDU power cord ground conductor connects to the facility power distribution earth ground.

  • Page 60: Attach A Grounding Cable For Tn Power Systems

    During manufacturing, the ground cable attachment area might be a painted surface. Caution - Ensure that metal-to-metal solid contact is made for this installation. Use a T-30 Torx screwdriver to attach the grounding cable to the rack grounding terminal. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 61: Attach A Grounding Cable For Tt Power Systems

    Attach a Grounding Cable for TT Power Systems The grounding terminal is located under the cabinet between the two rear casters on the inside of the caster plate. Attach a Grounding Cable for TT Power Systems When installing the rack in Japan, or other locations that use a TT power systems, Caution - you must attach a separate grounding cable to the rack.

  • Page 62: Servicing Doors

    This section provides instructions for removing and replacing the doors on the rack. You might need to remove the doors in order to install or cable certain equipment in the rack. “Remove the Doors” on page 63 ■ “Install the Doors” on page 65 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 63: Remove The Doors

    Remove the Doors Related Information “Servicing Grounding Straps” on page 55 ■ Remove the Doors The front door is heavy. Removing it requires two persons. Before You Begin If necessary, unlock and then open the doors. You can find the door keys in the ship kit. Detach the top and bottom grounding straps by separating the banana jack.
  • Page 64 Rotate the studs away from the door so that they stay in place and the hinge remains unlatched [2]. Unlatch the top hinge. The doors are heavy. Have one person support the door while the other releases the Caution - top hinge. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 65: Install The Doors

    Install the Doors Pinch the two studs on the hinge toward the center of the hinge [1]. Rotate the studs away from the door so that they stay in place [2]. Lift the door away from the cabinet [3]. Try to keep the door parallel to the cabinet. If you are removing the two rear doors, repeat these steps for both rear doors.
  • Page 66 On the top hinge rotate the two studs on the hinge away from the center of the hinge [2]. The pins snap into place [3]. Repeat these steps for the bottom hinge. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 67: Servicing Filler Panels

    Servicing Filler Panels Verify that both hinges are secured correctly. The upper and lower pins on the door must be secure in the sleeves. Connect the top and bottom grounding straps. Close the door. If you are installing the two rear doors, repeat these steps for the other door. (Optional) Lock the door(s).

  • Page 68: Remove A Filler Panel

    Studs on the back of the filler panel pull out of the holes in the rails. Insert the equipment or replacement filler panel, and then close the door. Do not leave slots empty in the rack. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 69: Install A Filler Panel

    Install a Filler Panel Install a Filler Panel The filler panel option kit contains the filler panels as well as the M6 cage nuts, washers, and M6 screws required to install them in the rack. Open the front door. Align the studs on the filler panel with the holes on the rail and push the filler panel into place.

  • Page 70: Servicing Side Panels

    Power off the rack. Do not operate the rack without the side panels in place. Caution - “Power Off the Rack” on page Use the keys to unlock both sides of the upper panel. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...
  • Page 71 Remove the Side Panels The locks are unlocked when the key slots are in the horizontal position. Using the handle in the center, raise the upper panel slightly to disengage its bottom tabs. Do not lift it all the way yet. The top of the panel should still be securely attached to the rack. Swing the bottom of the upper panel out about 6 inches (15.25 cm) [1] and disconnect the grounding strap [2].
  • Page 72 If you are only removing the upper panel, you are done. ■ To remove the lower panel, continue to the next step. ■ Lift the lower panel slightly to disconnect its upper tabs from their grooves [1]. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...
  • Page 73 Remove the Side Panels Do not lift it all the way out yet. Swing the top of the lower panel outward about 6 inches (15.25 cm) and disconnect the grounding strap [2]. Disconnect the two ends of the banana jack. Lift the lower panel up and away from the rack [3].

  • Page 74: Install The Side Panels

    Lift the lower panel and lower it to insert the tabs on the bottom of the panel into the grooves on the rack frame [1]. If the lower panel is already in place, skip to Step Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...
  • Page 75 Install the Side Panels Make sure both tabs are inserted into the grooves. Allow the panel to swing outward from the top about 6 inches (15.25 cm) and connect the grounding strap [2]. Mate the two ends of the banana jack to complete the connection. If the rack is full, you might not be able to access the grounding straps once the panel is Note - in place.
  • Page 76 Lift the upper panel and lower it to insert its upper tabs into the grooves [1]. Do not insert the lower tabs yet. Drop Risk. Make sure that the upper panel is aligned correctly and that both tabs are Caution - secure in their respective grooves. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 77: Servicing The Top Panel And Top Cable Window

    Servicing the Top Panel and Top Cable Window Swing the lower edge of the upper panel outward about 6 inches and reconnect the grounding straps [2]. Mate the two ends of the banana jack to complete the connection. If the rack is full, you might not be able to access the grounding straps once the panel is Note - in place.

  • Page 78: Install The Top Panel

    Lift the panel up and off the rack. Install the Top Panel This procedure requires a step stool or ladder and a T-25 Torx screwdriver. Before You Begin Carefully replace the top panel on the rack. Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 79: Remove And Replace The Top Cable Window

    Remove and Replace the Top Cable Window Use a step stool or a ladder to reach the top of the rack. Using a T-25 Torx screwdriver driver, loosely screw in the screws that secure the panel to the top of the rack. It might be necessary to move the panel slightly to align holes in the panel with the screw holes in the rack frame.
  • Page 80 Set the replacement cable window in position on top of the rack. Use the T-25 Torx screwdriver to replace the screws. Replace any cables that passed through the top cable window. Power on the rack. “Power On the Rack” on page Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...

  • Page 81: Index

    Index access route guidelines, 18 dimensions airflow guidelines, 20 castor locations, 24 airflow requirements, 17 dynamic load, maximum, 17 anti-tilt bar floor extending, 47 cutout, 25 retracting, 52 leveling feet locations, 24, 25 antistatic wrist strap RETMA rails, 17 attaching, 48 weight, 17 requirements, 21 maximum allowable, 17...
  • Page 82 (PDU), 12, 23, 51 floor cutout, 29 cable routing bracket, installing, 40 site, 23 circuit breakers, 49 safety guidelines, 13 factory installed task overview, 11, 15, 23 grounding strap, attaching, 39 Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide • July 2018...
  • Page 83 Index preparing, 37 stabilizing grounding strap, 39 leveling feet, 36 installation, 37 power input lead cords, routing, 39 shipping brackets removing, 38 tools cage nut insertion tool, 44 side panel removal tool, 70 top cable window requirements installing, 79 airflow, 17 replacing, 79 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), 21 top panel, 77...
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