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IBM S2 25U Installation Manual

IBM S2 25U Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002,” on page 35 and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page 53. First Edition (June 2004) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Expansion Racks) ..... . 31 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack ....31 IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks .
  • Page 6 Chinese Class A warning statement ....56 Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 57 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 8 Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. v Always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Statement 3: DANGER v Do not extend more than one sliding device at a time. v The maximum allowable weight for devices on slide rails is 80 kg (176 lb). Do not install sliding devices that exceed this weight. Statement 4: DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.
  • Page 10 Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a different rack cabinet. viii IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Statement 11: CAUTION: Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a room or building: v Reduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack cabinet.
  • Page 12 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    This document contains general installation instructions for the IBM S2 25U Standard Rack, IBM S2 42U Standard Rack, and IBM S2 42U Expansion Rack. Always read the documentation that comes with your server or optional device for detailed installation instructions. Figure 1 shows an overview of how to install the rack.
  • Page 14 2. In the Learn section, click Online publications. 3. On the ″Online publications″ page, in the Brand field, select Servers. 4. In the Family field, select Rack/Storage Enclosures. 5. Click Continue. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installing A Rack

    The IBM S2 25U Standard Rack is a 25-U-high rack, and the IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks are 42-U-high racks. The S2 25U standard and S2 42U standard racks come with side panels installed. The S2 42U expansion rack does not come with side panels but includes the required hardware for building a suite of racks.
  • Page 16 Figure 3. IBM S2 42U Standard Rack IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 Figure 4. IBM S2 42U Expansion Rack without side panels Chapter 2. Installing a rack...

  • Page 18: Installing The Front Stabilizer Bracket

    The rack casters support the weight of the rack. The pads prevent the rack from rolling. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 2. Hand tighten the thumbscrews on the front-fixed casters. Stabilizer bracket Figure 6. Installing the front stabilizer bracket 3. Attach the front stabilizer bracket to the front of the rack with the screws and hex wrench that come with the hardware kit. Chapter 2.

  • Page 20: Removing And Installing Side Panels

    Note: The illustrations in this procedure show the removal of a side panel from an S2 25U standard rack. The same procedure applies to an S2 42U standard rack. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Side panel Locking latches Figure 8. Removing a side panel 1. Unlock the side panels; then, press both locking latches to release them. 2. Tilt the bottom of the side panel slightly toward you; then, lift the side panel away from the ridge on the top of the rack. 3.

  • Page 22: Removing And Installing Rack Doors

    1. Grasp the door firmly with both hands and align the door to the hinge pins. Slide the door onto the hinges. 2. Holding the door with one hand, push the hinge pins down to the closed position. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Removing And Installing Rear Doors

    Complete the following steps to remove the rear doors from the rack. Note: The illustration in this procedure shows the removal of the rear doors from an S2 42U standard or expansion rack. The same procedure applies to removal of the rear doors from an S2 25U standard rack. Spring-loaded latch Locking latch Figure 11.

  • Page 24: Reversing A Front Door

    Note: There are extra screws in the hardware kit in case you drop one into the rack channel. 3. Remove the front door latch and attach it to the other side of the rack. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 Hinge pins Figure 13. Rotating and installing the door 4. Carefully rotate the door 180°; then, install the door on the other side of the rack. Chapter 2. Installing a rack...

  • Page 26: Replacing A Door Latch

    5. Remove the IBM logo from the bottom of the door; then, snap it into place near the top of the perforated section of the door. Figure 14. Moving the IBM logo Replacing a door latch Complete the following steps to replace a door latch on a front door, rear door, or side panel of a rack.
  • Page 27 Door latch Figure 15. Replacing a door latch 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the inside of the door or side panel as shown in the illustration. 2. Install the new door latch on the door or side panel. Chapter 2.

  • Page 28: Attaching S2 42U Racks In A Suite

    6. Repeat this procedure to attach the back of the racks together with two attachment pins. Repeat this procedure to attach additional expansion racks to the suite. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Installing Optional Devices

    Chapter 3. Installing optional devices There are many servers and optional devices that you can install in the S2 25U standard rack or S2 42U standard and expansion racks. Always read the documentation that comes with your server or optional device for detailed installation instructions.
  • Page 30 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 5. Turn device ON. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack. A rack configurator tool is available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/eserver/xseries/library/configtools to assist you with determining where to install optional devices in the rack.

  • Page 32: Installing Devices On The Rack-Mounting Flanges

    4. Pull the tool and the cage nut back through the hole to complete the installation of the cage nut. Using a flat-blade screwdriver Complete the following steps to install a cage nut with a flat-blade screwdriver. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Installing Devices Vertically In The Rack

    The S2 racks come with space on the sides that can be used to vertically mount power distribution units (PDUs) and console switches. The S2 25U standard rack comes with two locations, one on each side of the rack, and the S2 42U racks come with 6 locations, three on each side of the rack.
  • Page 34 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Managing Cables

    Run internal cables that connect devices in adjoining racks through the large openings in the rear of the rack. v Run external cables through the bottom of the rack or through the cable-access opening in the top of the rack. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...

  • Page 36: Cable-Routing Brackets

    To route cables neatly in the rear of the S2 racks, use the cable-routing brackets that are attached to the rack-mounting flange in the rear of the rack. The S2 25U rack comes with four cable-routing brackets.The S2 42U racks come with six cable-routing brackets.

  • Page 37: Using The Cable-Access Bar In The Bottom Of The Rack

    Using the cable-access bar in the bottom of the rack Complete the following steps to route external cables through the opening provided in the bottom rear of the S2 25U and S2 42U racks. Cable-access Thumbscrews Figure 20. Routing cables using the cable-access bar 1.

  • Page 38: Using The Cable-Access Opening In The Top Of The S2 25U Rack

    2. Snap out and discard the center of the cable-access cover. 3. Replace the outer ring of the cable-access cover in the cable-access opening. 4. Route the cables through the opening. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Using The Cable-Access Opening In The Top Of The S2 42U Racks

    Using the cable-access opening in the top of the S2 42U racks Complete the following steps to route external cables through the cable-access opening in the top of the S2 42U standard or expansion rack. Cable-access opening Figure 22. Location of the S2 42U cable-access opening 1.
  • Page 40 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Moving A Rack

    Chapter 5. Moving a rack Fully populated S2 25U standard, S2 42U standard, and S2 42U expansion racks have been evaluated and found to meet UL-60950, CSA-60950, and IEC-60950 stability test standards. Because these standards apply only to a rack in an installed location, IBM enforces additional standards to ensure stability when you are rolling the rack on its casters.
  • Page 42 Also, lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and strap the rack cabinet to the pallet. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Chapter 6. Parts Listing (S2 25U Standard Rack And S2 42U Standard And Expansion Racks)

    Chapter 6. Parts listing (S2 25U Standard Rack and S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks) ® This parts listing supports the IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks. Note: Field replaceable units (FRUs) should be serviced only by qualified field service technicians.

  • Page 44: Ibm S2 42U Standard And Expansion Racks

    Adjustable foot (models 4EX, 4SX) 16R1494 Fixed caster, front (models 4EX, 4SX) 16R1492 Swivel caster, rear (models 4EX, 4SX) 16R1493 Baying kit (model 4EX) 16R1500 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. This appendix contains information about where to go for additional information about IBM and IBM products, what to do if you experience a problem ®...

  • Page 46: Getting Help And Information From The World Wide Web

    In the U.S. and Canada, hardware service and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the U.K., these services are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Appendix B. Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002

    Country-unique Terms, and Part 3 - Warranty Information. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale.
  • Page 48 Machine Code or software updates, or with a CRU, IBM or your reseller, if approved by IBM to provide warranty service, will either, at its discretion, 1) repair it to make it function as warranted, or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent.
  • Page 49 Personal Data. Limitation of Liability IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine only while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.

  • Page 50: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    TO YOU. Governing Law Both you and IBM consent to the application of the laws of the country in which you acquired the Machine to govern, interpret, and enforce all of your and IBM’s rights, duties, and obligations arising from, or relating in any manner to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty, without regard to conflict of law principles.
  • Page 51 Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
  • Page 52 2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
  • Page 53 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 54 1) “the laws of Austria” in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and FR Yugoslavia; 2) IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Statement of Limited Warranty to the jurisdiction of the English courts. Arbitration: The following is added under this heading: In Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002...
  • Page 56 Machine. For purposes of this item, the term “Machine” includes Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code (“LIC”). IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 In case IBM or your reseller is unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement for such Machine and get your money refunded.
  • Page 58 Machine and get your money refunded. The second paragraph does not apply. What IBM Will Do to Correct Problems: The following is added to this section: IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.
  • Page 60 For the purposes of this section, a “Default” means any act, statement, omission, or negligence on the part of IBM in connection with, or in relation to, the subject matter of this Statement of Limited Warranty in respect of which IBM is legally liable to you, whether in contract or tort.

  • Page 61: Part 3 - Warranty Information

    * See “Types of Warranty Service” for the legend and explanations of warranty-service types. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM provides warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period; and 2.
  • Page 62 Luxembourg -- 352-360385-1 Denmark -- 4520-8200 Netherlands -- 020-514-5770 Finland -- 358-9-4591 Portugal -- 351-21-7915-147 France -- 0238-557-450 Spain -- 34-91-662-4916 Germany -- 07032-15-4920 Sweden -- 46-8-477-4420 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 Greece -- 30-210-688-1220 United Kingdom -- 01475-555-055 Ireland -- 353-1-815-4000 Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-07 11/2002...
  • Page 64 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Appendix C. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 66: Trademarks

    ServerProven, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. These products are offered and warranted solely by third parties. IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Product Recycling And Disposal

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

  • Page 68: United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirement

    Taiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Japanese Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Statement

    Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement Appendix C. Notices...
  • Page 70 IBM S2 25U Standard Rack and IBM S2 42U Standard and Expansion Racks: Installation Guide...
  • Page 72 Part Number: 25K8157 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 25K8157...

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