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Ultra
Enterprise
Caster Base
Installation Guide
Sun Microsystems Computer Company
A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business
2550 Garcia Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043 USA
415 960-1300
fax 415 969-9131
Part No.: 802-5034-10
Revision A, September 1996

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  • Page 1 ™ ™ Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide Sun Microsystems Computer Company A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business 2550 Garcia Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 USA 415 960-1300 fax 415 969-9131 Part No.: 802-5034-10 Revision A, September 1996...
  • Page 2 Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Solaris, Enterprise, Ultra, UltraComputing, UltraServer, UltraSPARC, SunDocs, and SunExpress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface........... . Caster Base Installation .
  • Page 4 Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 5 Figures Figure 1 Caster Base with Enterprise 4000 System and SPARCstorage Array (Rear View) ..... . . Figure 2 Caster Base with Enterprise 4000 System, SPARCstorage Array, and SPARCstorage Library (Rear View) Figure 3 Installing First Locking Module (Rear View) .
  • Page 6 Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This guide provides configuration and installation instructions for one, two, or three chassis (the Ultra™ Enterprise™ 4000 and the SPARCstorage™ Array or the SPARCstorage Library) on the caster base unit. These instructions include safety precautions that should be followed. Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment:...
  • Page 8 Procedures contained in this document must be performed by qualified service-trained maintenance providers. viii Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 9 Related Documents The following documents contain topics that relate to the information in the Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide. Application Title Part Number Ultra Enterprise Server...
  • Page 10 Ordering Sun Documents SunDocs is a distribution program for Sun Microsystems technical documentation. Easy, convenient ordering and quick delivery is available from SunExpress™. You can find a full listing of available documentation on the World Wide Web: http://www.sun.com/sunexpress/. Country Telephone...
  • Page 11: Caster Base Installation

    Caster Base Installation This guide describes how to install and configure a stack of one, two, or three chassis (Ultra Enterprise 4000 system and expansion enclosures) on the caster base. You should read these instructions completely before assembling the stack. The installation consists of: •...
  • Page 12: Unpacking The Caster Base

    Only one Enterprise 4000 system is supported per stack. • The Enterprise 4000 system must be placed at the bottom of the stack. • If present, the SPARCstorage Library must be placed at the top of the stack. Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 13: Figure 1 Caster Base With Enterprise 4000 System And Sparcstorage Array (Rear View)

    Your completed caster base assembly and stack should resemble the illustration in either Figure 1 or Figure 2: Figure 1 Caster Base with Enterprise 4000 System and SPARCstorage Array (Rear View) Deciding on the Configuration...
  • Page 14: Figure 2 Caster Base With Enterprise 4000 System, Sparcstorage Array, And Sparcstorage Library (Rear View)

    Figure 2 Caster Base with Enterprise 4000 System, SPARCstorage Array, and SPARCstorage Library (Rear View) Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 15: Assembling The Caster Base

    Assembling the Caster Base Assembly of the caster base is detailed in “Stacking the Chassis” and “Cabling the Chassis.” Stacking the Chassis If you have not done so already, determine your stacking order as explained in the section “Deciding on the Configuration.” This will determine the order in which the chassis are physically stacked and cabled.
  • Page 16: Figure 3 Installing First Locking Module (Rear View)

    Locking module Metal plate (extended) Rear captive screws Foot recesses (4) Figure 3 Installing First Locking Module (Rear View) Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 17: Figure 4 Removing Chassis Cover Plugs

    7. Remove the four cover plugs from the top of the first chassis to be stacked by pressing down on each plug as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Removing Chassis Cover Plugs Warning – Use caution when placing the chassis to avoid trapping your fingers between the chassis bottom and the lock module.
  • Page 18: Figure 5 Installing The Left Shroud

    Left shroud Slotted holes M4 Phillips screws Left shroud leg Metal plate (flush) Figure 5 Installing the Left Shroud Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 19 Note – The feet on the Enterprise 4000 system and expansion chassis are grooved to accommodate the locking module metal plate when it is returned to its fully retracted position. 9. Push the locking module metal plate in until it is flush with the rear face of the lock module.
  • Page 20: Figure 6 Installing First Chassis And Second Locking Module

    Left shroud Captive screws Foot recesses (4) Right shroud Figure 6 Installing First Chassis and Second Locking Module 17. Repeat Step 4 through Step 10 to install the additional locking module and chassis. Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 21: Cabling The Chassis

    Cabling the Chassis For all caster base configurations, route the cables through the shrouds so that all cables cascade down the side of the stack (Figure 7). Use tie wraps to bundle the cables. Wrap excess cabling for the bottom chassis around the shrouds if necessary.
  • Page 22: Powering On And Off

    Figure 8 Completed Caster Base (Front View) Powering On and Off Refer to the installation manuals shipped with the Enterprise 4000 system and expansion chassis for information on powering on and off. Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 23 Revision History Part Number Revision Date Comments 802-5034-10 September 1996...
  • Page 24 Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide—September 1996...
  • Page 25 Reader Comment Card Your comments and suggestions are important to us. Please let us know what you think about the Ultra Enterprise Caster Base Installation Guide, part number 802-5034-10. 1. Were the procedures well documented? Please explain: 2. Were the tasks easy to follow? Please explain: 3.

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