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• Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet. • Always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. • Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. R003 ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Do not connect a power cord from a device that is installed in one rack cabinet to a power device that is installed in a different rack cabinet. R009 CAUTION: ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Chapter 1. Introduction ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet is a 6U cabinet designed for Micro DataCenter servers. Figure 1. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet The cabinet comes with a limited warranty. For details about the warranty, see: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht503310...
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Chapter 2. Specifications See this section for information about ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet. Dimension and weight Dimension • Length: 800 mm (31.5 inch) • Width: – Without the wheeled tray: 345 mm (13.58 inch) – With the wheeled tray: 512.5 mm (20.18 inch) •...
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Table 2. Components in the hardware box 20 M6 screws One socket wrench 16 flange nuts One spud socket wrench 20 G-type cage nuts 15 cable ties One combination wrench Two bolt-down brackets ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 4. Opening the door 2. Remove the four shipping brackets that secure the cabinet to the pallet. Figure 5. Removing shipping brackets Two options are available when moving the cabinet: ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Casters S037 CAUTION: The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit. Complete the following steps to move the cabinet to the designated site: Step 1.
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• Make sure that more than two people are handling the cabinet while sliding it down from the ramp board. • Do not stand in the path of the cabinet. Crane lifter ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Attention - Drop hazard. Complete the following steps to lift and move the cabinet to the designated site: Step 1. Remove the four plugs from the four corners on the top of the cabinet frame. Figure 9. Lifting the rack cabinet Step 2.
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Figure 12. Tightening the nut 2. To secure the cabinet to the ground, you can install the bolt-down brackets that is included in the hardware box (see “Hardware box” on page ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 13. Installing the bolt-down brackets Chapter 4 Moving the rack cabinet...
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Figure 15. Grounding cable from the cabinet frame Grounding cable from the cabinet door This is an optional grounding cable. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 16. Grounding cable from the cabinet door Grounding cable from the side panel This is an optional grounding cable. Chapter 5 Managing cables...
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Figure 17. Grounding cable from the side panel ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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① Pull the inner rail outward until the release latch becomes visible. ② Press on the release latch. ③ Remove the inner rail from the outer rail. Step 2. Install the inner rails to the enclosure. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 19. Installing the inner rails to the enclosure ① Align the mounting holes in the inner rail with the corresponding rail mounting pins on the side of the enclosure. ② Push the inner rail as shown until the mounting pins on the enclosure lock into place with the inner rail.
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③ Push the rail into the EIA flange until the pins protrude through into the corresponding holes in the rack. ④ The bracket will lock into place as illustrated. Step 7. Install the front mounting bracket of the right outer rail to the lower mounting flange. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 23. Installing the front mounting bracket to the EIA flange Note: Make sure the rail stays horizontal. ① Open the front bracket and align the front end of the outer rail to the EIA flange. ② Pull the outer rail into the EIA flange until the pins are inserted into the corresponding holes. ③...
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Note: Make sure the top of the enclosure is facing right. ① Lift and align the enclosure to the slide rails. Position the enclosure as shown, and slide it into the rack. ② Press the release latches. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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③ Push the enclosure all the way into the rack until it clicks into locked position. Step 12. (Optional) Open the rack release latches and tighten the screws to firmly secure the rail before moving or placing the rack cabinet in a vibration-prone area. Figure 27.
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In this section, however, it is illustrated with the top of server facing left as an example. P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Remove the inner rails. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 29. Removing the inner rails ① Pull the inner rail outward until the release latch becomes visible. ② Press on the release latch. ③ Remove the inner rail from the outer rail. Step 2. Install the inner rails to the server. Chapter 6 Installing optional kits...
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Note: Make sure the stamp “Front” always faces toward the front when assembling the inner rail to the server. Step 3. Rotate the server counter-clockwise so that the left side is facing down. Figure 31. Rotating SR250 ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Step 4. Install the rear mounting bracket of the right outer rail to the lower EIA flange. Figure 32. Installing the rear mounting bracket to the EIA flange ① Align the rear pins on the outer rails to the EIA flange. ②...
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③ Push the enclosure all the way into the rack until it clicks into locked position. Step 9. (Optional) Open the rack release latches and tighten the screws to firmly secure the rail before moving or placing the rack cabinet in a vibration-prone area. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 36. Securing the server Rack release latches Front screw Remove the server from the rack Figure 37. Removing SR250 ① Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the server, and slide the server out until it stops. ② Press the release latches to disengage the inner rails. ③...
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• When moving or replacing the cabinet after installation, contact a qualified installer specified by Lenovo service. Installation or movement of the product must be carried out by a skilled professional. If an unqualified person moves and installs the product, it may cause safety risks.
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Figure 38. Mounting bolt location on the wall Step 2. Remove the six screws that secure the two wheeled trays. Chapter 6 Installing optional kits...
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Removing the four screws on the top cover; then, secure the upper wall mounting bracket above the lower bracket with two screws, and install two eyebolts to the key shape holes on the upper bracket. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 41. Securing the lower bracket Step 8. Connect the two eyebolts and two keyholes in the upper wall mounting bracket to the hook of a crane lifter, and make sure the cord length allows an angle more than 75˚. Step 9.
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Step 13. Lift the cabinet with two people, and align the key-shaped holes on the upper bracket to the two top nails; then, carefully lower the cabinet and make sure the bottom nails fit in the notches in the lower bracket. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 43. Installing the cabinet to the wall Install the DPI universal rack power distribution unit Follow the instructions in this section to install the DPI universal rack power distribution unit. A A b b o o u u t t t t h h i i s s t t a a s s k k See the following table to identify the components that come with the rail kit.
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Secure the power distribution unit to one side of the horizontal mounting plate with two screws. Figure 44. Securing the power distribution unit Step 2. Install the bracket to the rack. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Installing switches See this section to learn how to install switches into ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet. This rack cabinet supports the following switches. See the corresponding links for installation instructions. • https://systemx.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.thinksystem.ne0152t.doc/ts_ne0152t.html • https://systemx.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.thinksystem.ne1032t.doc/ts_ne1032t.html • https://systemx.lenovofiles.com/help/topic/com.lenovo.thinksystem.ne2572.doc/ts_ne2572.html •...
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See this section to learn how to install uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Following the instructions in the following link to do removal, installation, or to update compatible software for 5P1500R-L (120V) and 5P1550GR-L (230V). https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/catalog/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/eaton-5p- ups.resources.html ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Note: For safety, this task must be done by two people. 1. If necessary, insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock the door. 2. Pull the lower end of the handle up and clockwise; then, open the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 49. Opening the door P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Pull up and hold both of the hinge shafts to disengage the door from the cabinet frame; then, remove the door.
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P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Align the door to the frame hinges, and push the shafts in to secure the door to the frame. Figure 51. Installing the door ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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A A f f t t e e r r t t h h i i s s t t a a s s k k i i s s c c o o m m p p l l e e t t e e d d 1.
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P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Pull up and hold both of the hinge shafts to disengage the door from the cabinet frame; then, remove the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 54. Removing the door Step 2. Remove the screws that secure the hinges to the cabinet frame. Step 3. Rotate both hinges 180 degree, switch the top and bottom hinges; then, install them to the opposite side of the frame. Figure 55.
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Install the device to the equivalent location on the opposite side on the cabinet frame. Figure 57. Installing the door position monitor device Remove the device from the door, and install it to the equivalent location on the opposite side of the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 58. Removing and installing the door position monitor device Step 5. Remove the screws that secure the handle to the door; then, rotate the door 180 degree while keeping the handle in the original orientation, and secure the handle to the door with screws. Figure 59.
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1. Close the cabinet door, and turn the door handle counterclockwise to secure it. Figure 61. Closing the cabinet door 2. If necessary, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise to lock the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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See this section for replacement of the door position monitor device. Note: This component is a Third Party Option parts. Not with standing anything to the contrary, third party options are excluded from Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. See https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/ for details.
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P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Remove the two screws that secure the door position monitor device to the cabinet frame. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Figure 64. Removing door position monitor device Install the door position monitor device P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e Step 1. Secure the device to the cabinet frame with two screws. Figure 65.
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Figure 66. Closing the cabinet door 2. If necessary, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise to lock the door. ThinkSystem Micro DataCenter 6U 800mm Deep Rack Cabinet User Guide...
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Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about Lenovo products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. On the World Wide Web, up-to-date information about Lenovo systems, optional devices, services, and support are available at: http://datacentersupport.lenovo.com...
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Gathering information needed to call Support If you believe that you require warranty service for your Lenovo product, the service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare before you call. You can also see http:// for more information about your product warranty.
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Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
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Trademarks Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Micro DataCenter, ThinkSystem, Flex System, System x, NeXtScale System, and X Architecture are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
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