Silicon Graphics 39U Installation Instructions Manual

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39U Tall Rack Installation Instructions
007-4994-001

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  • Page 1 ® 39U Tall Rack Installation Instructions 007-4994-001...
  • Page 2 Contractor/manufacturer is Silicon Graphics, Inc., 1140 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085–4602. TRADEMARKS AND ATTRIBUTIONS Silicon Graphics, SGI, the SGI logo and Altix are registered trademarks of SGI, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Record of Revision Version Description June, 2007. Original publication. 007-4994-001...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Marketing Codes . Rack System Hardware Setup Safety Measures 39U Rack Features . Technical Specifications . Power Distribution Units Installing the Rack . Preinstallation Activities . Site Plan Verification Tools Required Single-phase Power Receptacle Verification . 3-phase Power Receptacle Verification .
  • Page 6 Contents 007-4994-001...
  • Page 7 This document guides a knowledgeable user through the unpacking, installation and basic setup of an SGI 39U rack enclosure (refer to Figure 1-1). If your system is being unpacked and set up by SGI professional services personnel, set these instructions aside as a reference.
  • Page 8: Marketing Codes

    Various formats are available. This library contains the most recent and most comprehensive set of online books, release notes, man pages, and other information. Marketing Codes The following marketing code for the 39U tall rack LSX-RACK-TALL. Refer to on Table 1-2 on page 5 for power distribution unit (PDU) marketing codes. 007-4994-001...
  • Page 9: Rack System Hardware Setup Safety Measures

    Rack System Hardware Setup Safety Measures Rack System Hardware Setup Safety Measures Observe the following safety measures when you install the system: • Use caution when you remove the system from the shipping container. Failure to handle the system carefully can result in personal injury or property damage. Caution: Ensure that the shipping container is positioned close to its destination before you unpack the container.
  • Page 10: 39U Rack Features

    One, two, or three power distribution units (PDUs) per rack, depending on the number of components installed. A PDU can be a single-phase power or three-phase power distribution unit. Technical Specifications Table 1-1 lists the technical specifications of the 39U rack. Table 1-1 39U Rack Specifications Characteristic...
  • Page 11: Power Distribution Units

    Each 39U rack supports a maximum of four power distribution units (PDUs). The single-phase PDUs used on the 39U rack are listed in Table 1-2 and shown in Figure 1-2. The 3-phase PDUs used on the 39U rack are listed in Table 1-2 and shown Figure 1-3.
  • Page 12 1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Figure 1-3 shows the 3-phase, 60-A 24-outlet PDU for the 39U rack (North America and Japan). 3-Phase, 60-A, 24-outlet, Power distribution unit (PDU) North American and Japan Figure 1-3 39U Rack 3-Phase PDU 007-4994-001...
  • Page 13: Installing The Rack

    Installing the Rack Installing the Rack This section describes how to unpack and install a rack that already has your system components rackmounted and cabled together. The following information is provided: • “Preinstallation Activities” on page 7 • “Unloading and Moving System Racks” on page 16 •...
  • Page 14: Tools Required

    1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Tools Required Table 1-3 lists the tools that you need to complete the installation. Table 1-3 Installation Tools Tool Purpose 13-mm wrench Adjust the leveling pads Ratchet, reversible, 3/8-in. drive Used with extension and sockets Extension, 6-in.
  • Page 15 Installing the Rack For a North American or Japanese Sites: Use these steps to ensure that a single-phase power receptacle is properly wired: Danger: Shock Hazard. Potentially lethal voltages exits at the power receptacles. Do not check voltages alone. Have someone nearby capable of rendering aid. Failure to follow these precautions may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 16 1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Pole X Power cord connector Ground pole Pole Y Ground socket Socket Y Socket X Receptacle Figure 1-4 Single-phase Power Receptacle for North America and Japan 007-4994-001...
  • Page 17 Installing the Rack For International Sites: Use these steps to ensure that a single-phase power receptacle is properly wired: Danger: Shock Hazard. Potentially lethal voltages exits at the power receptacles. Do not check voltages alone. Have someone nearby capable of rendering aid. Failure to follow these precautions may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 18 1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Pin 2 (neutral) Power cord connector Pin 1 (line) Ground socket Socket 2 (neutral) Ground pin Receptacle Socket 1 (line) Figure 1-5 Single-phase Power Receptacle for International Sites 007-4994-001...
  • Page 19: 3-Phase Power Receptacle Verification

    Installing the Rack 3-phase Power Receptacle Verification For North American or Japanese Sites: Use these steps to ensure that a 60-A three-phase power receptacle is properly wired: Danger: Shock Hazard. Potentially lethal voltages exits at the power receptacles. Do not check voltages alone.
  • Page 20 1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Pin Y (L2) Power cord connector Pin X (L1) Ground pin Ground socket Pin Z (L3) Socket X (L1) Socket Z (L3) Receptacle Socket Y (L2) Figure 1-6 3-phase Power Receptacle for North America and Japan...
  • Page 21 Installing the Rack 6. Check the voltage between the ground socket and an earth-ground location (metal case receptacle, circuit breaker shell). The meter should read 0 VAC. 7. Change the voltmeter to a low-resistance setting. 8. Measure the resistance between the ground socket and an appropriate earth-ground location and ensure that it is less than 1 ohm.
  • Page 22: Unloading And Moving System Racks

    1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Unloading and Moving System Racks Your system arrives at the site in a pallet-mounted corrugated shipping container. Any documentation, CDs, accessories and other optional hardware arrive in separate cartons. This section describes how to unload and transport the rack system to its designated location, as follows: •...
  • Page 23 Installing the Rack Side view End view 81.5 (2070.1 mm) 50.5 (1016 mm) (1524 mm) 51.25 (1301.75 mm) Pallet jack position Figure 1-8 Dimensions of 39U Rack Shipping Container 007-4994-001...
  • Page 24: Inspecting The Shipping Container

    1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Inspecting the Shipping Container After the system is unloaded from the truck, follow these steps before you unpack it: 1. Ensure that the containers and cartons arrive unopened. 2. Inspect the shipping container for signs of external damage such as dents, holes, crushed corners, and water marks.
  • Page 25: Transporting The Shipping Container

    Unpacking and Installing the Rack Warning: In its maximum configuration, a 39U rack system can weigh up to approximately 1,710 lbs (771 kg). Use caution when you unpack and move this rack. A pallet jack is needed to move the rack prior to unpacking. Ensure that the rack remains on a level surface and that the rack weight remains evenly distributed across the four casters.
  • Page 26 1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions See Figure 1-10 as you follow these steps; the numbered illustrations correspond to the numbered steps. Ensure that the temperature of the rack is acclimated to the installation environment and that the system container is stable, and in an upright position Caution: Use caution cutting the horizontal band holding the wooden ramp to the shipping container, if the ramp is not supported, it may fall on you and cause serious personal injury.
  • Page 27 Installing the Rack Corrugated cover Foam cushion Corrugated sidewalls Pegs Ramp 9/16-in hex head cap M12 bolts (x2) screws Figure 1-10 Removing a Tall Rack from the Shipping Container 007-4994-001...
  • Page 28: Positioning And Leveling Racks

    1: SGI 39U Rack Installation Instructions Positioning and Leveling Racks Caution: To avoid ESD damage to the electronic components, be sure to position the racks before you remove the ESD bags that cover the rack assemblies. To position and level your system racks, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 29: Contacting The Sgi Customer Service Center

    Contacting the SGI Customer Service Center Seismic weldnut locations Note: Two located in front Two located in rear Figure 1-12 Seismic Tie-down Attachment Points Contacting the SGI Customer Service Center To contact the SGI Customer Service Center, call 1-800-800-4SGI, or visit http://www.sgi.com/support/customerservice.html.
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