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- Page 1 7250R Server Rackmount Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing the cabinet mounting brackets and mounting rails ....3 Installing Gateway mounting brackets ....... . 3 Installing the cabinet mounting rails onto Gateway brackets . - Page 3 Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 4: Preface
Preface Conventions used in this manual Throughout this manual, you will see the following conventions: Convention Description Keyboard key names are printed in small capitals. NTER A plus sign means to press the keys at the same time. Setup Commands to be entered, options to select, and messages that appear on your monitor are printed in bold. -
Page 5: Information About Your System
A comprehensive 7250R Server System Manual is located on the Server Companion CD, which accompanied this system. To access this document (in PDF format), place the 7250R Companion CD into the CD drive on a system running a Windows-based operating system, then follow the instructions on the documentation, visit the technical support area of www.gatewayatwork.com. -
Page 6: Installation
1 cable retractor assembly Assorted size screws Miscellaneous hardware If you intend to install the 7250R Server in a Gateway rack cabinet and you did not receive the Gateway rackmount accessory kit, contact client care to get the correct accessory kit. -
Page 7: Installing The System Drawer Side Rails
Installing the system drawer side rails Before installing the server (system drawer) in the cabinet, you need to install the system drawer side rails on the server. To install the system drawer side rails: Remove the system drawer side rails from the cabinet mounting rails by depressing the retention clips on the inside of the system drawer side rails, then sliding the rails off. -
Page 8: Installing The Cabinet Mounting Brackets And Mounting Rails
Installing the cabinet mounting brackets and mounting rails If you are installing the server in a Gateway cabinet, refer to the following section. If you are installing the server in a non-Gateway cabinet, go to “Installing generic mounting brackets” on page 5. -
Page 9: Installing The Cabinet Mounting Rails Onto Gateway Brackets
Installing the cabinet mounting rails onto Gateway brackets To install the cabinet mounting rails onto Gateway brackets: Align the back end of the cabinet mounting rail to the back mounting bracket by sliding the inner rail forward (if the spring latch locks the inner rail into place, free the rail by releasing the spring latch). -
Page 10: Installing Generic Mounting Brackets
Go to “Mounting the system drawer in the cabinet” on page 9. Installing generic mounting brackets If you are installing the server in a non-Gateway cabinet, use the generic mounting brackets. These brackets allow for different cabinet depths. If generic mounting brackets are already installed in the cabinet, go to “Installing the cabinet mounting rails onto generic brackets”... - Page 11 To install the generic mounting brackets in the cabinet: If you received a mounting template with your cabinet, use it to locate the exact position of the cabinet mounting brackets. Position the front mounting bracket (shorter bracket) on the front vertical mounting rail.
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Page 12: Installing The Cabinet Mounting Rails Onto Generic Brackets
Installing the cabinet mounting rails onto generic brackets To install the cabinet mounting rails onto generic brackets: Align the back end of the cabinet mounting rail to the back mounting bracket by sliding the inner rail forward (if the spring latch locks the inner rail into place, free the rail by releasing the spring latch). - Page 13 Align the front of the cabinet mounting rail to the front mounting bracket by sliding the inner rail and inner slide until the rail screw hole opening lines up with the first inner rail screw hole and with the second screw hole on the front mounting bracket.
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Page 14: Mounting The System Drawer In The Cabinet
Mounting the system drawer in the cabinet To mount the system drawer in the cabinet: Pull both of the inner rails forward until the spring latches on each side lock. Pull the inner slides all the way forward. Inner rail Inner slide Spring latch Mounting the system drawer in the cabinet... - Page 15 Push the system drawer evenly into the cabinet until the latches on the system drawer side rails lock. Installation In order to avoid injury or dropping the server, Gateway recommends that two people lift the system drawer. Inner rail System drawer side rail...
- Page 16 Press the latches on both sides of the system drawer side rails, then push the system drawer back until the inner rail spring latches lock. From the back side of the cabinet, release the spring latch on the inner rail while pushing the system drawer to the back of the cabinet. The first time the system drawer is pushed back into the cabinet there may be some restriction of movement.
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Page 17: Installing The Cable Retractor
If you are installing a cable retractor in a Gateway cabinet, refer to the following section. If you are installing a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet, go to “Installing a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet”... -
Page 18: Installing A Cable Retractor In A Non-Gateway Cabinet
Installing a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet To install a cable retractor in a non-Gateway cabinet: Remove the adapter bracket from the cable retractor straight bracket. Adapter bracket Position the cable retractor straight bracket on the back vertical mounting rail, then align the mounting holes on both the cable retractor bracket and the back vertical mounting rail. -
Page 19: Attaching The Cables To The Retractor
Attaching the cables to the retractor To attach the cables: Route the cables from the rear of the system drawer to the cable retractor. Attach the cables to the cable retractor, making sure the cables have sufficient slack when the system drawer is pulled forward and pushed back into place. -
Page 20: Completing The Connections
Completing the connections When the system drawer is installed in the cabinet, make the system connections. Important Connecting a single system drawer To connect the peripherals: Turn off all system drawers and devices in the cabinet before attaching any of the system drawer cables. Connect all I/O device cables (keyboard, mouse, video, serial, and parallel) to their respective ports on the back of the system drawer. -
Page 21: Connecting Multiple System Drawers
The system I/O connectors may appear different than in the illustration, depending on the system board installed in the server. If connecting multiple system drawers, use extender cables to link each system drawer to the autoswitcher. - Page 22 Tape storage drawer SCSI channel 1 To power 7250R VGA video signal Mouse Keyboard Autoswitcher To power source KVM tray VGA video signal Tape storage To printer drawer To power source SCSI channel 2 SCSI channel 1 DataStation 8 storage drawer...
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Page 23: Connecting The Power
Connecting the power Gateway recommends that a licensed electrician install a dedicated 230 VAC line, with sufficient amperage rating for the system drawer, to a breaker box or distribution panel. The power cords must be wired directly into the breaker box. -
Page 24: Turning On The System Drawer
Power On Self-Test (POST) information. If the monitor does not display information or the system drawer indicates an error has occurred, refer to the server system manual troubleshooting section. When the system drawer starts successfully, install the operating system, if necessary. -
Page 25: Turning Off The System Drawer
Turning off the system drawer To turn off the system drawer: Close all programs. If necessary, issue a “flush” command to write the contents of any caches or buffers to disk. If necessary, issue a command to exit or quit the operating system. Press the on/off switch on the system drawer. - Page 26 A MAN US 7250R RACKMOUNT GDE R0 4/00...