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Document Number 007-4242-001

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  • Page 1 ™ 1450 Server Mounting Instructions Document Number 007-4242-001...
  • Page 2 FAR, or in the DOD, DOE, or NASA FAR Supplements. Unpublished rights reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United States. Contractor/manufacturer is Silicon Graphics, Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View, CA 94043-1351. Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark and SGI and the SGI logo are trademarks of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
  • Page 3 Record of Revision Version Description June 2000 Initial Rev 007-4242-001...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpacking and Inspecting the Server . Determining Space Requirements . Observing Pre-Installation Safety Precautions . Checking the Slide Rail Kit . Preparing the Slide Assemblies . Preparing the Server . Attaching EIA Rail Brackets . Attaching the Front Bracket . Attaching the Rear Bracket .
  • Page 7 Figures Slide Assembly Fully Extended . Figure 1 Safety Latch . Figure 2 Inner Member Attached to Chassis . Figure 3 FL/RR Bracket Orientation Figure 4 Correct Alignment of Screw, Washer, Nut, Bracket, Figure 5 and Slide Assembly (FL/RR) . FR/RL Bracket Orientation .
  • Page 9 Tables SGI 1450 Server Physical Specifications . Table 1 007-4242-001...
  • Page 11 SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions This guide provides information on mounting the SGI 1450 server in a 19-inch rack. To obtain SGI documentation using the World Wide Web, see the SGI Technical Publications Library at http://techpubs.sgi.com. Enter a keyword search, or search by title to find the information or manual you need.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Inspecting The Server

    Determining Space Requirements The SGI 1450 Server is designed either to be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack (rack mode) or to stand upright (pedestal mode). The following table specifies the space requirements for the SGI 1450 Server system in rack mode.

  • Page 13: Checking The Slide Rail Kit

    Checking the Slide Rail Kit Warning: You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the server(s). Warning: To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, you must include a third wire safety grounding conductor with the rack installation.

  • Page 14: Figure 1 Slide Assembly Fully Extended

    SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions The slide rail kit contains two slide rail assemblies, EIA brackets, and several screws, nuts, and bolts, as explained in the following paragraphs. As shown in Figure 1, each of the two slide rail assemblies contains three moving parts: the inner member, the intermediate member, and the outer member.

  • Page 15: Figure 2 Safety Latch

    Checking the Slide Rail Kit fully extended, this latch locks the assembly in the fully extended position. When you depress the latch, you can release the inner member from the rest of the slide assembly. Figure 2 Safety Latch A. Inner Member The inner member is the narrowest piece of the slide assembly.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Slide Assemblies

    SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions Preparing the Slide Assemblies To prepare the slide assemblies, follow these steps: Remove the slide assemblies from the kit. 2. Orient the slide assembly so that the inside of the inner member is facing up and the safety latch is visible.

  • Page 17: Attaching Eia Rail Brackets

    Attaching EIA Rail Brackets Figure 3 Inner Member Attached to Chassis 3. Align the three holes in the inner member with the three holes in the chassis. 4. Insert and tighten a screw through each hole in the bar and chassis wall. 5.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Front Bracket

    SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions Attaching the Front Bracket To attach the front bracket to the slide assembly, follow these steps: Remove two #8-32 x 1/2 long pan-head screws, two washers, and two lock nuts from the kit. 2. Extend the intermediate member out from the outer member so that the hole at the front end of the outer member is visible through a rectangular hole in the intermediate member.

  • Page 19: Figure 5 Correct Alignment Of Screw, Washer, Nut, Bracket

    Attaching EIA Rail Brackets 3. Place one of the brackets labeled FL/RR on the outside of the outer member. The lower tongue of the bracket must be oriented correctly. Item B in Figure 4 shows the bracket’s correct orientation. 4. Place a screw in the holes from inside the intermediate member and tighten with a washer and lock nut.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Rear Bracket

    SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions Caution: Before continuing, make sure that the screw connecting the front bracket is tightened securely. If it is not, the rack installation may not be able to support the weight of the server. 5. Slide the intermediate member back and forth over the screw you just tightened. If the intermediate member cannot slide over the screw, make sure the screw size is correct.

  • Page 21: Figure 6 Fr/Rl Bracket Orientation

    Attaching EIA Rail Brackets Figure 6 FR/RL Bracket Orientation A. Rear Left Bracket The front left bracket is labeled FR/RL. B. Lower Tongue The correct orientation of the lower tongue of the bracket safety latch is shown. C. Extended Slide The intermediate member is extended so that the three screw Assembly holes on the outer member are accessible.

  • Page 22: Figure 7 Correct Alignment Of Screw, Washer, Nut, Bracket, And Slide Assembly (Fr/Rl)

    SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions Figure 7 Correct Alignment of Screw, Washer, Nut, Bracket, and Slide Assembly (FR/RL) A. Extended Slide Rail The slide rail assembly is extended so that there is complete Assembly access to the rear part of the outer member.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Slide Assembly To The Rack

    Attaching the Slide Assembly to the Rack Attaching the Slide Assembly to the Rack To attach the slide assembly to the rack, follow these steps: Obtain eight screws from your own inventory. 2. Select the holes you are going to use on the rack. 3.

  • Page 24: Placing The Chassis In The Rack

    SGI 1450 Server Mounting Instructions Placing the Chassis in the Rack Lift the chassis with a hand-truck or other mechanical assist unit so that the inner members on the server align with the slide assembly attached to the rack. Gently push the chassis into the rack.

  • Page 25: Attaching The Front Bezel To The Chassis

    Attaching the Front Bezel to the Chassis 4. If you want to secure the handle to the rack, place screws in the top and bottom holes on the outside edge of the handle. Tighten both screws. Attaching the Front Bezel to the Chassis The front bezel attaches to and protects the front of the server.

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