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- Page 1 Hewlett-Packard Rack System/E User’s Manual J1500A HP Rack System/E41 J1501A HP Rack System/E33 J1502A HP Rack System/E25 HP Part Number 5967-6409 Printed in July 1998...
- Page 2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Safety and Regulatory Information ..............1 Safety Warnings....................1 Grounding ...................... 1 Leakage Current .................... 2 Power Limitations ..................2 Cabinet Stability..................... 2 Accessories ....................2 2 Description ....................... 3 Standard Racks ....................3 Physical Specifications .................. 4 Accessories...................... -
Page 5: Safety And Regulatory Information
1 Safety and Regulatory Information For your protection, this product has been tested for conformance to various national and international regulations and standards. The scope of this regulatory testing includes electrical and mechanical safety, electromagnetic emissions, immunity, ESD, acoustics, and hazardous materials. -
Page 6: Leakage Current
Chapter 1 Safety and Regulatory Information Leakage Current WARNING Due to types of products that can be installed in this cabinet, there is a risk of high leakage current (3.5 mA). Reliable ground circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of this product. To reduce the risk of electric shock, earth (ground) connection is essential before connecting the power supply. -
Page 7: Description
Standard Racks Your standard HP rack is a welded steel frame with removable top, rear doors, casters, leveling feet and an anti-tip mechanism as shown in Figure 2-1. The top piece is 16-gauge, cold rolled steel. -
Page 8: Physical Specifications
Chapter 2 Description Figure 2-2. Two Views of Tied racks showing Accessories Physical Specifications The physical specifications for the System/E racks are given below. Packaged Height Width Depth Weight 1.25m (E25) Rack 1.48 m (58.5 in) 1.016 m (40 in) 1.22 m (48 in) 124.5 kg (274 lbs) 1.6m (E33) Rack... - Page 9 Chapter 2 Description Heavy-duty Columns The rack columns are a folded design made of 12-gauge rolled steel that supports up to 2000 lbs. Running up the inside of the fold are square mounting slots for the rails, and screw holes for securing the rails.
- Page 10 Chapter 2 Description Heavy-Duty Casters Each System/E is provided with four, 7.6 cm (3 in) diameter, smooth rolling, heavy-duty urethane casters to facilitate moves over short distances. The casters are rated at 454.5 kg (1000 lbs) per caster. CAUTION A fully loaded cabinet’s maximum gross weight of 995 kg (2188 lbs) can overload a raised floor.
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Page 11: Accessories
J1521A PDUs The HP Power Distribution Units (PDUs) are designed to provide flexibility for your power requirements. To provide power to the rack, a PDU must be ordered as an accessory. There are different types of PDUs available for different voltages. All input leads from the mains, except safety ground, are interrupted in the event of a short circuit. - Page 12 Chapter 2 Description Figure 2-3. PDU Attachment Schemes A maximum of four PDUs can be installed in the 1.6m and 1.96m racks. Refer to the installation instructions that come with the PDU units E7670A, E7671A, E7672A, E7674A, E7675A, and E7676A for instructions, details, warnings and safety certificate. Circuit Protector The PDU is equipped with a circuit protector for each power phase.
- Page 13 Chapter 2 Description Volt/Current Connector Plug Length Type E7742A 250V / 10AMP 90” E7743A 125V / 10 AMP 5-15P 90” E7798A 250V / 16AMP 2.5m E7799A* 250V / 16AMP L6-30P 2.5m E7800A 250V / 16AMP None 2.5m E7801A 250V / 16AMP L6-20P 2.5m E7802A...
- Page 14 Chapter 2 Description Keyboard Tray A pullout keyboard tray is available. The keyboard tray can be installed with either a sitting, or standing, operator in mind. The tray is mounted on rollers that allow it to be retracted or extended. Monitor Mount Kit An optional universal monitor mounting kit is available.
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Page 15: Installation Guidelines
Ventilation and Heat Dissipation Most HP products draw air in through the front and exhaust out the back. The Rack System/E is designed to accommodate this cooling scheme. Any trapped heat will be convected through the... -
Page 16: Installing Rail Mounted Equipment Into The Rack
In special cases such as back to back product mounting, the aid of an extractor fan may be necessary, as illustrated in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Air Flow through the HP Rack System/E When the proper system is installed, internal temperature rise is typically less than 15C (27F) over ambient temperature. -
Page 17: Stability
Chapter 3 Installation Guidelines Figure 3-3. Attaching Rear Tie-Downs to Rail Stability For stability, the sum of the moments above the 32 U critical height must be less than the sum of the moments below the 32 U critical height. As long as the weight above critical height is less that the weight below, the moments will most likely cancel. - Page 18 See Figure 3-5. Also note that some HP products preclude the use of counter weight, due to their mounting depth. These products are appropriately labeled, and require that the rack anti-tip mechanism used before the slider product is pulled out.
- Page 19 Chapter 3 Installation Guidelines 250 N 56.25 lbs @ max height = 2 m Figure 3-5. Moment Illustration for Slide Mounted Products Weight and Balance Worksheet: 1. Total the weight of operator serviceable slide-mounted products: A=________lbs; B=________lbs; C=_________lbs; D=_________ lbs; . . . 2.
- Page 20 Chapter 3 Installation Guidelines Work Surface/Keyboard To reduce the risk of rack instability when using a work surface or keyboard mounting kit, as illustrated in Figure 3-6, use the following worksheet to determine the need for additional counterweight. If there are no work surfaces or keyboard mounting kits in the rack, this worksheet can be ignored.
- Page 21 Chapter 3 Installation Guidelines Weight and Balance Worksheet 1. Maximum extended length of the keyboard/work surface product: D=_________ft 2. Total the weight of all fixed and trained service personnel serviceable slide-mounted products: a=________lbs; b=_________lbs; c=_________lbs; d=_________ lbs; . . . 3.
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Page 23: Procedures
Observe floor loading requirements (especially raised floors) and ensure adequate space before moving your HP rack, and all safety items while moving. At maximum gross weight the floor must be able to support 677-kg/ sq cm (2000 lb./sq in). - Page 24 Chapter 4 Procedures WARNING Wear protective glasses while cutting the plastic bands around the shipping container. These bands are under tension. When cut, they can spring back and cause serious eye injury. Cut the polystrap bands around the shipping container. Lift the cardboard top cap from the shipping box.
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Page 25: Secure The Rack
Chapter 4 Procedures Position the ramps. Raise the leveling feet all the way up before moving the rack. WARNING Make sure that the leveling feet on the rack are raised before you roll the rack down the ramp, and any time you roll the rack on the casters. Secure the Rack Once in position, secure and stabilize your rack using the leveling feet at the corners of the base. -
Page 26: Repackaging The Rack For Shipment
Place the corrugated wrap around the rack. Put the box top on the box. 10. Secure the top to the pallet with top-to-bottom plastic bands. Installation of Standard Rack Accessories This section provides installation procedures for the HP Rack System/E accessories. -
Page 27: Installing Universal Shelf
Chapter 4 Procedures Installing Universal Shelf This kit requires 1 EIA unit in your HP rack. Contents 2 Rear Brackets 2 Sheet Metal Nuts 1 Plain Shelf 2 Decorative Gray Screws 2 Torx 25 Screws with Lock Washers Tools Needed: Torx 25 Driver... -
Page 28: Installing Keyboard Shelf
67(3 Installing Keyboard Shelf Install Sheet Metal Nuts in front columns. This kit requires 2 EIA units in your HP rack. On the middle hole of the EIA unit located in Step 1, place sheet metal nuts on the front Contents columns as shown. - Page 29 Chapter 4 Procedures 67(3 Install Decorative Gray Screws in front column. Front holes in the Keyboard Tray should align with Sheet Metal Nuts attached in Step 3. 67(3 Install keyboard and mouse. After reading this instruction, remove this instruction label.
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Page 30: Installing Monitor Shelf
This Monitor Rack Mount Kit accomodates all 15”-19” In the middle hole of the EIA unit located in Step HP monitors. This kit normally is installed last in a rack 1, place sheet metal nuts on the front columns as configuration. - Page 31 Chapter 4 Procedures 67(3 67(3 Install Decorative Gray Screws in front Install Front Bezel. column. Snap the Front Bezel into place as shown. Align the tray as shown. Install decorative screws Connect monitor cabling. Reinstall the side panels in front into Clip Nuts installed in Step 3.
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Page 32: Installing Filler Panels
Chapter 4 Procedures Installing Filler Panels Each Filler Panel covers 1 EIA unit. Contents 6 Filler Panels Tools Needed: None 67(3 Snap into place. The Filler Panels snap onto the front columns. Each Filler Panel covers 1 EIA . Position each panel in a set of EIA holes and push. -
Page 33: Installing Lifting Hooks
Chapter 4 Procedures Installing Lifting Hooks The lifting hooks are not meant for permanent installation, as they interfere with side panels on top. Once used, they should be removed. Contents 4 Lifting hooks 67(3 Remove side panels. Remove the top side-panels on both sides of the rack. -
Page 34: Installing Spacers
Chapter 4 Procedures the EIA unit. The three holes go towards the Installing Spacers inside of the rack - the hook points down. This instruction details the placement of column Spacers and rails into a gray-column- rack for the placement of black-column-rack rails and equipment. -
Page 35: Installing Front Door
Chapter 4 Procedures Installing Front Door 67(3 This instruction is for all front door sizes. Install the latch catch. The right front column has pre-installed Contents threaded inserts positioned to accept latch bolts 1 Front Door at the 23 and 27 holes from the top. - Page 36 Chapter 4 Procedures 67(3 67(3 Install the latch assembly. Install ground cable. The door has openings for the latch catch. A threaded stud is positioned near the Front Remove any installed cover plate, insert the Door hinge pin. Attach the ground cable to the latch catch, position the backing plate and stud with a nut and star washer to the door.
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Page 37: Installing Cable Guide
Chapter 4 Procedures Installing Cable Guide This instruction is for both old and new style columns. The new style is presented first. This instruction is for all rack sizes. Contents 2 Cable Guide 10 Screw, Plastic Fastener 4 Screw, machine M5 x 4 Sheet Metal Nuts Tools Needed: Torx 20 Driver (for plastic fasteners) - Page 38 Chapter 4 Procedures 2OG 6W\OH 2SWLRQ % Use these instructions for attaching the Cable Horizontal attachment. Guide to the old style unnumbered column, Install sheet metal nuts over desired holes in shown below. both columns. Secure Cable Guide with machine screws. Attach Cable Guide to these holes Attach Cable Guide...
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Page 39: Installing Side Panels
Chapter 4 Procedures Installing Side Panels The side snap off and on. All side panels are eight EIA units in height, except the bottom panel – it is nine EIA units. Contents 2 Side Panels (9 EIA) all kits 4 Side Panels (8 EIA) for 1.25 m 6 Side Panels (8 EIA) for 1.6 m 8 Side Panels (8 EIA) for 1.96 m Tools Needed: None. -
Page 40: Reversing Rear Door
Chapter 4 Procedures 67(3 Reversing Rear Door Remove and replace hinges and latch. Remove hinges and latch catch. Replace them Tools needed: Torx 25 Driver in the some positions on the opposite column. The rear columns have identical placements of NOTE: Extend the rack’s four stabilizer threaded inserts. - Page 41 Chapter 4 Procedures 67(3 Reinstall the door. Turn the door upside down. Open the door to approximately 45 degrees and lower the door pins into the two hinges. 67(3 Reconnect grounding strap. Reconnect the grounding strap between the door and the rack.