Introduction; Dell 42U Rack - Dell PowerEdge C8000 Setup Manual

INTRODUCTION

Highly dense computing solutions pack the processing
power you need into a small space to help you save on both capital
expenditure and operating expenses. Setting up large chassis
designed to hold multiple dense servers, or sleds, can appear a
daunting task. In this guide, we walk you through the simple
process for setting up a full Dell PowerEdge C8000 chassis. We set
up a full chassis in our own labs and also weighed various sled
configurations to help you best determine what will work in your
datacenter. With this simple guide, you can set up your own Dell
PowerEdge C8000 compute system in no time.

Dell 42U rack

For high-density servers, Dell recommends Dell PowerEdge
4220 rack enclosures. There are three versions of the PowerEdge
4220 rack: standard, deep, and wide. For a highly dense computing
solution such as the Dell PowerEdge C8000 chassis, we recommend
a sturdy and roomy rack such as the PowerEdge 4220D (deep rack)
or PowerEdge 4220W (wide rack). The PowerEdge 4220D rack is
slightly deeper than the other racks (600mm wide x 1,200mm
deep) and the PowerEdge 4220W rack is somewhat wider (750mm
wide x 1,070mm deep). Be sure to check the depth and width of
your available space for proper clearance prior to picking a server
rack. For our installation, we used a Dell PowerEdge 4220W rack
(see Figure 1). This rack has a static load capacity of 2,500 pounds
and extra width for cabling. Make sure you properly configure any
rack you use according to documentation prior to installing the
C8000 chassis. For most 4220W installations using cable service
loops, closing the front door may require you to reposition the
mounting rails further back in the rack. We repositioned the
mounting rails as such to accommodate SAS cabling for this
Figure 1: Dell PowerEdge 4220W rack.
installation.
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