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Table of Contents Preface Intended readers Important user information Chapter 1. Unpacking the delivery 1.1. General recommendations 1.2. Inspecting packaging 1.3. Checking the delivery 1.4. Checking labels 1.4.1. Identification label 1.4.2. MAC address label 1.4.3. Fan labels 1.4.4. Processor label Chapter 2.
Preface This guide explains how to install the server for the first time. The Bull support web site for the most up t o d ate product information, documentation, firmware updates, software fixes and service offers: https://support.bull.com Intended readers This guide is intended for use by instructed or skilled personnel in charge of installing the server.
Chapter 1. Unpacking the delivery Important ATTENTION: Please read carefully the safety instructions before you perform the procedures described in this manual. See the Multilingual Safety Notices Guide for translated versions of the safety notices. 1.1. General recommendations WARNING W020 The server drawer must not be unpacked before it has reached the room temperature (24 hours in the computer room).
1.2. Inspecting packaging Before unpacking, check the indicators on the shockwatch and tiltwatch labels, stuck on the packaging. If one of the labels is red, make a note on the delivery slip and check packaging contents. Label Description Shockwatch label Transport label Tiltwatch label Installation Guide...
1.3. Checking the delivery According to the configuration, the following items are included. ■ Antennas ■ Screws and washers ■ Kit for installation ■ The BullSequana EXD server Chapter 1. Unpacking the delivery...
1.4. Checking labels Safety warning labels, including safety notices and graphic symbols, are present on the server. Check that the electrical installation complies with the label details. 1.4.1. Identification label Description Installation Guide...
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Model name Model name Commercial name Serial number BullSequana EXD 2U server with 1300W BSEXD1 XAN-ORD-xxxxx power supply Chapter 1. Unpacking the delivery...
1.4.2. MAC address label Important It is recommended to write down the MAC address in case the label is lost. The label is on the motherboard, next to the memory modules. Installation Guide...
1.4.4. Processor label The label is on top of the processor assembly. Mark Description Torque value Warning symbol Locking symbols Locking instructions Installation Guide...
Chapter 2. Installing the server CAUTION C050 The device must be installed in a location where the transmitting antenna is at least 20 cm from any people in order to comply with radio frequency exposure regulatory requirements. WARNING W079 Devices and antennas must not be operated with other antennas or transmitters.
2.1. Installing the antennas Required tools ■ Cross-headed screwdriver ■ T10 Torx screwdriver ■ T8 Torx screwdriver 2.1.1. Preparing the installation Procedure 1. Locate the position of each antenna Rear view Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 Configuration 4 2 antennas 3 antennas 3 antennas 4 antennas...
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2. Remove the top cover 1. Loosen the captive screw to unlock the cover latch. Top view 2. Push the button (A) to release the latch. The upper part (B) rises up. Chapter 2. Installing the server...
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3. Slide the cover back slightly and lift it up. Installation Guide...
2.1.2. Installing the bottom antennas Procedure 1. Remove the air duct 1. Remove the screws to unlock the air duct. 2. Remove the air duct. Front view Chapter 2. Installing the server...
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2. Remove the M.2 NVMe disk tray 1. Rotate the plungers of the tray downwards. 2. Lift the tray up. Installation Guide...
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3. Remove the dummy bracket from each position where an antenna is to be installed Remove the screws to detach the dummy bracket. Rear view 4. Install each antenna cable 1. Remove the connector from the antenna. Chapter 2. Installing the server...
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2. Remove the nut and the washer from the connector. 3. Insert the connector into the cutout from inside the server. Installation Guide...
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4. Install the washer and the nut onto the connector. 5. Connect the other end of the cable to the adequate card. 5. Install the M.2 NVMe disk tray 1. Install the tray onto the support brackets. Chapter 2. Installing the server...
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2. Rotate the plungers upwards to lock the tray. 6. Install the air duct 1. Install the air duct. 2. Tighten the screws to lock the air duct into place. Front view 2-10 Installation Guide...
2.1.3. Installing the top antennas Procedure 1. Remove the dummy bracket from each position where an antenna is to be installed Remove the screws to detach the dummy bracket. Rear view 2. Install each antenna cable 1. Remove the connector from the antenna. Chapter 2.
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2. Remove the nut and the washer from the connector. 3. Insert the connector into the cutout from inside the server. 2-12 Installation Guide...
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4. Install the washer and the nut onto the connector. 5. Connect the other end of the cable to the adequate card. Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-13...
2.1.4. Completing the installation Procedure 1. Install the top cover 1. Position the cover on the server and slide it forward until it is in place. 2. Lower the upper part of the cover latch. Top view 3. Tighten the captive screw to lock the cover latch. 2-14 Installation Guide...
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2. Turn each antenna to fix it into place Rear view Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-15...
2.2. Installing the server on a flat surface Stick on the adhesive bumps under the server and install it on the flat surface. 2-16 Installation Guide...
2.3. Installing the server on a DIN rail Required tools ■ T20 Torx screwdriver ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ Screws, washers and nuts Appendix A. Screws, washers and nuts Procedure 1. Assemble the DIN rail kit with screws S6, washers W2 and nuts N2. Chapter 2.
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2. Assemble the DIN rail and the server. Tighten the screws S8. 2-18 Installation Guide...
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3. Turn the BullSequana EXD server to the upright position. 4. Attach the server to the DIN rail by carefully tilting it. Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-19...
2.4. Installing the server on a VESA holder WARNING W088 To secure the server safely to the wall the correct type of screw anchor must be used. The screw anchors should be designed for the wall construction material (wood, concrete, etc.) and capable of bearing a weight of up to 30 kg. Required tools ■...
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2. Install the wall plate on a wall Case of solid wall 1. Drill two holes in the wall. 2. Fix the wall plate using screw anchors and lag bolts. Case of wooden wall 1. Drill two holes in the wall. 2.
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3. Install the monitor plate on the server Tighten the screws S7 with washers W3. 4. Install the server on the wall 1. Slide the monitor plate downwards into the wall plate (A). 2. Tighten the screw (B) to secure the server in place. 2-22 Installation Guide...
2.5. Installing the server in a rack cabinet 2.5.1. Preparing the rail assemblies Required tools ■ PH1 cross-headed screwdriver ■ PH2 cross-headed screwdriver ■ 3 mm flat screwdriver ■ T10 Torx screwdriver ■ Two slide rails ■ Two rear brackets ■...
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2. Stick the Mylar sheets on each side of the server. 2. Unpack the slide rails 2-24 Installation Guide...
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3. Remove the inner rails For each slide rail, perform the following operations: 1. Pull the inner rail (C) out until it clicks. 2. Push the release latch in. Mark Description Outer rail Middle rail Inner rail 3. Remove the inner rail completely. Chapter 2.
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4. Intall the inner rails onto the server 1. Ensure that the inner rail protruding edge is at the front of the server. Top view 2. Tighten the screws. 2-26 Installation Guide...
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5. Install a front bracket onto each outer rail 1. Pull the middle rail (A) out until it clicks. 2. Check that the outer rail (B) mount holes underneath are exposed. Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-27...
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3. Attach the front bracket to the outer rail. Mark Description Middle rail Outer rail Rear edge 2-28 Installation Guide...
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6. Install a rear bracket onto each outer rail 1. Place a rear bracket onto the outer rail. 2. Adjust the rear bracket position on the outer rail to match the rack cabinet depth. According to the rack cabinet depth the number of rear bracket mount holes (A) used varies from three to six.
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Front view 900 mm deep rack cabinet Rear view 2-30 Installation Guide...
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Front view 3. Partially tighten the screws to secure the rear brackets into place. 4. Check that the distance between edge of the rear bracket and the edge of the front bracket matches the rack depth. Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-31...
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7. Insert a guide pin into the front and rear brackets of the rail assembly The rail assembly consists of the middle rail and the outer rail with the front bracket and the rear bracket attached. Mark Description Middle rail Front bracket Outer rail Rear bracket...
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8. Push the middle rail back to its original position 1. Lift the middle rail release latch (A) up. 2. Push the middle rail (B) in until it clicks back into place. Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-33...
2.5.2. Installing the server into the rack cabinet CAUTION C045 Two people are required to perform this operation. Required tools T25 Torx screwdriver Appendix A. Screws, washers and nuts Procedure 1. Install the rail assemblies into the rack cabinet For each rail assemblies, perform the following operations: 1.
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3. Position the rail assembly using the guide pins at each end. 4. Secure the rail assembly into place. 5. Tighten the rear bracket nuts. Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-35...
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6. Pull the middle rails out. 2. Install the server into the rack cabinet 1. Using the inner rails attached to the server, slide the server into the middle rails. 2-36 Installation Guide...
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2. When the rail assemblies click, push the release latch (A) on each side to allow the server to be pushed completely into the rack. 3. Tighten the captive screws to secure the server into place. Chapter 2. Installing the server 2-37...
Appendix A. Screws, washers and nuts This appendix lists all the screws, washers and nuts included in the delivery. Screws Mark Head Body Diameter Length Description 3 mm 4 mm M3x4 Flat-headed screw 3.5 mm 12 mm Flat-head philip #6-32 screw 3 mm 6.5 mm M3x6.5 standard screw...
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Washers Mark Head Body Diameter Description 5 mm M5 Spring Lock Washer OD11 6 mm M6 Toothed Lock Washer 4 mm M4 conical spring lock washer Nuts Mark Head Body Diameter Description 3.5 mm Hex serrated flange locknut #6-32 6 mm Hex nut #6 Installation Guide...
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