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1. I ll el Open Frame Rack 598 x 2080 x 1175 mm WxHxD Enclosure 598 x 2080 x 1000 mm VVxHxD SuperRack Installation Manual SRK 00AS 41 2 5 inch 63 50 mm Bolt Down kit SRK 00AS 42 3 0 inch 76 20 mm Bolt Down kit SRK 20CM 51 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 40 mm W x D SRK 20CM 52 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 60 mm W x D SRK 20CM 53 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 80 mm W x D SRK 20CM 54 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 40 mm W x D SRK 20CM 55 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 60 mm W x D SRK 20CM 56 20U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 80 mm W x D SRK 42CM 61 42U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 40 mm W x D SRK 42CM 62 42U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 60 mm W x D SRK 42CM 63 42U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 80 mm W x D SRK 42CM 64 42U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 40 mm W x D SRK 42CM 65 42U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 60 mm W x D SRK 42CM 662. Note It is recommended that you have assistance to hold the door in place while inserting the hinge pins 5 4 5 Close the SuperRack doors to Uninstalling Doors 1 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories verify that they latch and move on their hinges properly Open door s wide for access Unattach any fan modules or other attachments from the door before uninstalling it Pull out the hinge pins holding the door in place one at a time while stabilizing the door with your other hand Lift the door off its hinges and place it in a safe location till either packing it away or reinstalling it onto the SuperRack Optional Unscrew and remove hinges and place them in a secure place with their securing screws if they are no longer needed Optional Remove door latches from the top and bottom of the SuperRack if no longer needed See SuperRack User s Manual Top and Side Panels Both top and side panels are available for installation in the SuperRack system Some panel models come ventilated for increased airflow and some come with locks for security Side panels are secured by braces and securing tabs while top panels are secured by straight head plastic expanding screw mounts Installing and Uninstalling Side Panels The procedures for installing and uninstalling SuperRack side panels two per side are shown below Installing Side Panels 1 Attach panel braces to the SuperRack frame four f
3. Doors Several models of doors solid ventilated mesh and filter are available for mounting in the SuperRack system either as front or rear doors Ventilated mesh doors and filter doors that provide for increased air flow can have fan modules installed on them The doors come with locking handles for added security See Figure 5 1 for an illustration of the parts used for mounting doors The procedures for uninstalling and installing the doors are shown below Figure 5 1 Door Mounting T Vv x eg N NN NTN N NES Wz W Hinge I 5 3 SuperRack User s Manual Installing Doors 1 4 While holding the door in place If your rack does not already have them installed screw the door latches to either the top and bottom of the SuperRack frame for double doors or to the mid left side of the frame for single doors If your rack does not already have them installed screw door hinges onto your rack sides For single doors attach three on the right side For double doors attach three hinges to both sides Lift and place the door onto the hinges For two doors setups lift and attach to the hinges only one door at a time aligned vvith its hinges insert the hinge pins to secure the door in place lt is recommended that you place the first pin in the middle hinge and then place the pins for the top and bottom hinges aftervvards
4. 2011 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2011 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperRack system Setup installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only The SuperRack system is a high end rack mount system that includes parts for making different rack systems based upon any one of five standard models of the SuperRack Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a overview of the SuperRack system and its various models and components Chapter 2 SuperRack System Installation This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperRack system on site and how to unship the SuperRack from its crate Chapter 3 Safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperRack Chapter 4 SuperRack Standard
5. 42 on top and the 1 on the bottom see Figure 3 7 SuperRack EIA mounting posts accept square spring nuts for securing rack components with panel screws There are different models of 42U round square hole EIA mounting posts for each different position in the rack See the table below for each position s model number EIA Mounting Post Model Numbers Model Number Front left post SRK 42PM 01 Front right post SRK 42PM 02 Rear right post SRK 42PM 11 Rear left post SRK 42PM 12 Notes 1 You must choose the same kind of EIA mounting posts for the rack either round or square holes for all posts 2 It is recommended that you use a size H3 screw head in order to prevent damage to the M6 Truss Head screws when using a power screwdriver 3 SuperRack Installation Manual Figure 3 7 EIA Post Numbering Number 42 at Top of Rack 3 8 Chapter 3 Rack Setup and Installation Installing EIA Posts into a Super Rack 1 Push each M6 spring nut into the back of the horizontal strut s C channel and rotate each nut 90 degrees see Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Installing M6 Spring Nuts DN N o Cs 2 Use the provided M6 Truss Head screws to lock the ElA mounting posts into position into each of the M6 spring nuts on the horiznontal struts but do not fully tighten them yet see Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Installing EIA Posts I Rach Frame Horizontal Strut D ElA Mounting Post M6 Spring Nuts O
6. Remove all the remaining tape from the shipping carton pieces and the interior plastic covering Note The shipping carton can be reused for reshipping the SuperRack in the future It is recommended that you retain the carton pieces and the interior plastic covering for any possible future use 7 Inspect the SuperRack for any damage Jo SuperRack Installation Manual 8 Remove the pallet retaining brackets with a screwdriver see Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Remove Pallet Retaining Brackets er i I 9 Gently take the SuperRack off its pallet and place it in its final location see Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Rack Unpacked Chapter 3 Rack Setup and Installation 3 5 Installing EIA Mounting Posts EIA mounting posts are used for securing slide rails drawers shelves and other rack components Since on occasion you may have to remove or modify the location of these posts the below procedures for installing EIA mounting posts are included here Figure 3 6 M6 Spring Nuts and Truss Head Screws 8 M6 Truss Head Screw M6 Spring Nut M6 Spring Nut Detail Each ElA mounting post uses four securing M6 truss head screws to attach them to the rack s horizontal struts using M6 spring nuts see Figure 3 6 The EIA mounting posts should be placed so that they are arranged with the unit numbers facing out the front or rear of the SuperRack with the number
7. of an expansion unit and its parts Figure 5 2 Expansion Unit and its Parts Thumb Screw Expansion Unit Floor Levelers 5 10 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories Installing an Extension Unit onto a Rack 1 Extend the rack extension s floor levers and carefully mount the extension unit flush to the rack Note You may have to adjust the floor levelers so that the retaining screw holes in the rack extension match up with the screw holes in the rack itself 2 Place and hand tighten the retaining screws on the inside of the extension unit s sides bottom and top to secure the extension unit to the rack 3 Tighten the retaining screws after determining that the extension is aligned correctly with the rack Uninstalling a Rack Extension from a Rack To uninstall a rack extension follow the previous procedure for installing a rack extension in reverse by first unscrewing the securing screws and then unmounting the rack extension from the rack 5 11 SuperRack User s Manual Installing Rack Extension Side Panels 1 Mount the side panel to the side of the rack extension on the rack extension s side brackets 2 Screw in the retaining screws to secure the rack extension side panel in place Uninstalling Rack Extension Side Panels To uninstall a rack extension side panel follow the previous procedure in reverse by first unscrewing its retaining screws and then unmounting the side panel from the
8. pegs so that they slide into the matching slot or peg support holes on the vertical plate Screw in the two retaining thumb screws through the cable management trough into the matching holes in the vertical plate Note The 70mm vertical plate can only mount cable management troughs using pegs whereas the 130mm vertical plate and rear extensions can mount cable managment troughs using both pegs and mounting slots Note You can also mount cable management troughs without a vertical plate on a bare SuperRack frame by their pegs or slots and by using spring screw holes to secure them This method is not as secure as mounting them to a vertical plate though Unmounting a Cable Management Trough from a Vertical Plate To unmount a cable management trough from a vertical plate on the rack follow the previous procedure in reverse by first unscrewing its retaining thumb screws and then unmounting the cable management trough from the vertical plate 5 21 SuperRack User s Manual Notes 5 22 Appendix A SuperRack System Specifications Appendix A SuperRack System Parts List Below is list of parts and accessories for the SuperRack system as shown in Figure A 1 This list is not all inclusive please see the SuperMicro website or contact Supermicro for information on the the lastest parts and accessories for the SuperRack system Figure A 1 SuperRack System Parts
9. 20R 02 is a 42U open frame rack with casters and stands and a rear expansion for power strips and cable runs This model does not come with an enclosure or front door 4 5 SuperRack Installation Manual SuperRack Model SRK 420R 02 Specifications Conformance Regulatory Approvals ElA 310 D 4 6 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 4 SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 01 The SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 01 is a 42U enclosed rack with casters stands and an enclosure with both front and rear door Both the enclosure side panels and the front door have locks for security 4 7 SuperRack Installation Manual SuperRack Model Model SRK 42SE 01 Specifications Conformance Regulatory Approvals ElA 310 D 4 8 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 5 SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 02 The SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 02 is a 42U enclosed rack with casters stands a rear expansion for power strips and cable runs and an enclosure with a both a front and rear door Both the enclosure side panels and the front door have locks for security 4 9 SuperRack Installation Manual SuperRack Model Model SRK 42SE 02 Specifications Conformance Regulatory Approvals ElA 310 D 4 10 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories Chapter 5 Optional Accessories This chapter covers information about various optional accessories that may be included in your SuperRack system See your enclosed parts list for a complete list of p
10. 4 Additional components or accessories can be added or subtracted from these standard models by the user 1 1 SuperRack Installation Manual 1 2 SuperRack Features The SuperRack system offers the following features e Supports quick release square mounting holes with adapters for round screw mounts e User conventional cabling and cabling identification designs e Front rear and side expansion units provide modular solutions for any system configuration e Static load rating of 5511 55lbs 2500kg to support high density rack components e EIA standard 310D hardware e Sturdy fully welded construction e Wide range of flexible accessory options 1 3 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning to the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online at http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to
11. 42U Vertical Mounting with Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 80 mm W x D SRK 42CM 71 42U Vertical Mounting with Cover Over Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 40 mm W x D SRK 42CM 72 42U Vertical Mounting with Cover Over Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 60 mm W x D Appendix A SuperRack System Specifications SRR 42CM 73 42U Vertical Mounting vvith Cover Over Fingers Cable Management Trough 54 x 80 mm VV x D SRK 42CM 74 42U Vertical Mounting with Cover Over Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 40 mm W x D SRK 42CM 75 42U Vertical Mounting with Cover Over Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 60 mm W x D SRK 42CM 76 42U Vertical Mounting with Cover Over Fingers Cable Management Trough 108 x 80 mm W x D SRK 42CM 81 42U Vertical ar Post vvith Finger Cable Management Trough 70 mm SRK 42CM 82 42U Vertical Mounting Post with Finger Cable Management Trough 130 mm D SRK 00CT 03 OOCT SRK 00CT 03 3 0 inch Heavy duty Swivel Casters 454 kg 1000 Ibs per Caster SuperRack Installation Manual
12. 886 2 8226 5990 1 3 SuperRack Installation Manual Notes 1 4 Chapter 2 Safety 2 1 Chapter 2 System Safety N Warnings and Precautions N Electrical Safety Precautions A Basic electrical safety precautions should be follovved to protect yourself from harm and the SuperRack system from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components such as a server system When disconnecting power you should first power down the operating system first and then unplug the power cords When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is familiar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats th
13. Models This chapter provides detailed information about the features and elements of the SuperRack system s standard models Appendix A SuperRack System Specifications This appendix contains specifications for the standard models of the SuperRack system SuperRack Installation Manual Notes SuperRack Installation Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 NNN Ne 1 1 1 2 SuperRack Features James i 1 2 1 3 Returning Merchandise for Service 1 2 1 4 Contacting Supermicro ccccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaanaeasasedeeeeeeeeeeseesenenaes 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Electrical Safety Precautions cirie 2 1 2 2 General Safety Precautions Luuumvr ruwusmmnirnmuierivevadmknv nivv 2 2 233 ESD PIECQUUONS vasieseomomenyssamsitmasinmsesmnmiessmitumemsmsmssihustsimimt 2 3 2 4 Rack FIOM 2 4 Chapter 3 Rack Setup and Installation 3 1 B T E E A ae 3 1 3 2 Inspecting the Rack and Shipping Crate 3 1 da Preparing TOP SEU 3 1 Location Setup Recommendations 3 1 PIG FPS UN TION ET EE anaetaatinmaedaesesenseeas 3 2 Server or Component Precautions rrrrrvrnnrnnrrrnrnnnnnrrrvrvrvrrvnrrnvenrrnnnnnnnnnsnnnnne 3 2 3 4 Unpacking the SuperRack from its Shipping Carton 9 8 3 5 Installing EIA Mounting Posts oddio 3 7 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 1 SuperRack Model SRK 42BF 01 ii 4 1 4 2 SuperRack Model SRK 420R 01 mmmevverrvrrnnnnnnnrrnrorsvrvnnrn
14. N s M6 Truss Head Screws 3 9 SuperRack Installation Manual 3 Move the EIA posts that face the front of the rack all the way forward till they touch the outer frame front 4 Adjust the distance between the front and back posts to approximately 742mm distance Note The distance on top must match the measurement on the bottom 5 Tighten the screws on the rear of each of the EIA mounting posts fully to secure them to each of the rack frame s horizontal struts see Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Rack with Installed EIA Posts 3 10 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 1 SuperRack Model SRK 42BF 01 The SuperRack Model SRR 42BF 01 is a 42U basic frame rack with no casters enclosure rear expansion or front door DAT JG Me EE EE KE V ff me o 4 1 SuperRack Installation Manual SuperRack Model SRK 42BF 01 Specifications Conformance Regulatory Approvals ElA 310 D 4 2 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 2 SuperRack Model SRR 420R 01 The SuperRack Model SRK 420R 01 is a 42U open frame rack with casters and stands This model does not come with an enclosure rear expansion or front door 4 3 SuperRack Installation Manual SuperRack Model SRK 420R 01 Specifications Conformance Regulatory Approvals EIA 310 D 4 4 Chapter 4 SuperRack Models 4 3 SuperRack Model SRK 420R 02 The SuperRack Model SRK 4
15. S UPERS SuperRack M USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0 The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPEGIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLAGING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of
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17. arts supplied for your SuperRack system For the most recent list of parts and accessories available for the SuperRack system visit the Supermicro website at www Supermicro com for more details Some of the optional accessories available for your SuperRack system include the following e Fan modules for vented doors and top panel over fans e Doors for the front or rear e Top and side panels e Cable management troughs and Goose Neck pipes for fiber optic cables e Expansion units for front rear or sides e Shelves For a full list of SuperRack components accessories and parts see Appendix A for details 5 1 Sup erRack User s Manual 5 1 Tools For modifying accessories on the SuperRack you will need to use the following required tools e Phillips Screwdriver e Level e Box Cutter or shears e Tape Measure e Step Ladder e Set of Allen Wrenches The following tools are optional but recommended e Flashlight e Gloves Screw Bag The SuperRack comes complete with an attached screw bag for storing small attachments and screws so that they are available for future use and do not get misplaced or lost Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 SuperRack Screw Bag 5 2 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories 5 2 Accessories and Modification Procedures The following section contains descriptions of common accessories for the SuperRack system and common procedures for modifying your SuperRack to customize it for your use
18. at have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets 2 1 SuperRack Installation Manual 2 2 This product may be connected to an power system In all cases make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth ground General Safety Precautions A Follow these rules to ensure general safety Keep the area around the SuperRack system clean and free of clutter The SuperRack system weighs up to 258 91 lbs 117 44 kg empty and has a shipping weight of up to 331 08 lbs 150 18 kg The system should be moved on its casters Place any system components and accessories that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it after ensuring that all connections have been made 2 2 Chapter 2 Safety 2 3 ESD Precautions A Electrostatic discharge ESD is gen
19. cage nuts above and below the same EIA post number 4 Mount and screw the front of the brackets onto the cage nuts mounted on the front EIA post from Step 3 with two panel screws for each post Make sure the front of each bracket is tightly screwed onto its EIA post 5 Mount the cable management trough on the outside of the rear EIA posts and screw it and the rear brackets together with a panel screw through the rear cage nuts Do this one screw at a time until all four rear screws are tightly securing both the cable management trough and the rear of the brackets together 6 Slide on the cable management trough cover The bracket and cable trough are ready for mounting a rack component Uninstalling Brackets with a Cable Management Trough To uninstall a brackets with a cable management trough follow the previous procedure in reverse First unscrew the panel screws in the rear EIA posts unmount the cable trough and then unscrew the brackets from the front EIA post and remove the brackets SuperRact User s Manual The SuperRack system also uses standard slide rails that can be attached to rack components for mounting on the rack ElA posts Figure 5 3 below shows various sizes of slide rails that can be mounted on the EIA posts in the SuperRack Figure 5 3 Sliding Rails Component Installation Various network and server components can be mounted in your SuperRack system They may be mounted on sh
20. elves if under 3U in height or directly on the rack s EIA posts using sliding rails or brackets See the user s manual for your rack components for instructions on mounting rails onto their chassis Fan Modules The SuperRack system comes with several different fan modules for mounting in both the roof as top panels and on specially ventilated doors The door modules are between 3U and 14U in size and require only four screws each to install on special doors See the Top and Side Panels section for details on top panel over fans Cable Management Troughs and Fiber Optic Pipes Different types of cable management troughs and fiber optic pipes are available for mounting on the rear or sides of the SuperRack sytem Figure 5 4 This allows you to easily manage the cables of your SuperRack s contents 5 18 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories Figure 5 4 Cable Management Trough 100 I These cable mangement troughs come in 1U or 2U models for mounting on EIA posts and in 54mm or 108mm width by 40mm 60mm or 80mm length fingers or cover over models for mounting on side mounted vertical mounting plates that are either 70mm or 130mm wide The cable management troughs that mount on EIA posts are secured with cage nuts and panel screws for mounting on the back EIA posts of the rack Cable troughs for side mounting are attached to vertical mounting plates or on rack extensions and are mounted by using pegs or slot
21. erated by tvvo objects vvith different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge e Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use e Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag e Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap e Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 3 SuperRack Installation Manual 2 4 Rack Precautions A Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment do not attempt to move large equipment racks alone Obtain adequate assistance to stabilize the rack during movement or hire profe
22. he crate inspect the SuperRack itself for any damage If the rack itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it 3 3 Preparing for Setup Before setting up your SuperRack system please review the following setup information and considerations for the location where the SuperRack system will be installed Location Setup Recommendations Below are recommended requirements for the setup location e Location should have reliable local power and the utility should have the availability to provide two alternate electrical feeds preferably from separate sources e Have a minimum of two routes for data and phone infrastructure into the building e Minimum one hour fire rated walls e Minimum 100 PSF floor loading or 200 PSF floor loading to be determined by equipment load e Nine 9 feet raised floor to ceiling clear height minimum 3 1 SuperRack Installation Manual No exterior windows No overhead water pipes Power and Data cabling shall be in separate raceways overhead Rack Precautions Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous conditions do not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Observe the following rack precautions Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Allow approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing Ensure that t
23. he leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting upon them In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable Server or Component Precautions Below are server and component precautions to observe for all components installed in the SuperRack system Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 2 Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up 3 2 Chapter 3 Rack Setup and Installation e Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the rack s servers from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure e Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them e Always keep the rack s front door if installed and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 3 4 Unpacking the SuperRack from its Shipping Carton Use the procedure below to help you unpack the SuperRack system from its s
24. hipping carton The SuperRack comes mounted on a pallet with steel retaining brackets packaged in a cardboard shipping carton It is reinforced with plastic strapping and with both an interior plastic bag and exterior plastic covering that is secured by tape to protect it from damage Note The drawing for this section are for illustration purposes only They do not necessarily reflect the exact product s described in this manual Unpacking the SuperRack Shipping Carton 1 Inspect the shipping carton for damage If you see any damage contact your shipping company Note Make sure the crate is upright with the label arrow pointing upward 2 Move the shipping carton to the SuperRack s deployment location Note It is recommended that you use a lift or forklift for moving the SuperRack to its final location 3 3 SuperRack Installation Manual 3 Remove the outer plastic wrapping from the carton then cut and remove the retaining straps from the outside of the shipping carton see Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Remove Retaining Straps 4 Remove the sides from the shipping carton see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Remove Shipping Carton Sides Chapter 3 Rack Setup and Installation 5 Cutthe retaining tape from the carton and the interior plastic covering and remove the remaining corners of the shipping carton from the outside of the SuperRack see Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Remove Plastic Covering and Carton Corners 6
25. nt post 5 Adjust the adjustable spring screw holes for the rear posts so that they all match up with the same rules on the rack s horizontal struts 6 Place the right rear post into position in the rack so that it lines up with the adjustable spring screw holes 7 Screw in the three retaining screws for the right rear post to secure it starting with the center two screws and then the top and bottom screws 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the left front post 5 13 SuperRack User s Manual Uninstalling an ElA Post from a Rack 1 Remove the screws from the EIA post 2 Pull the EIA post off the rack frame Changing Casters Chapter 5 Optional Accessories The SuperRack is mounted on four 3 svvivel casters for moving the rack when required When not being moved the SuperRack system should be mounted on floor levelers instead for stability If you need to change out a caster use the procedure shown below Changing Casters 1 Tip the rack over on its side onto a platform so it does not touch the floor Adjust the floor levelers up so they are out of the way of the swivel casters With an Allen wrench detach the screws that secure the first caster in place Remove the caster and inspect the caster mounting plate for defects Put the new caster in place and screw in the securing screws around the new caster with the Allen wrench 9 19 SuperRack User s Manual No
26. or each side panel Attach the side panel to the panel braces to hold it in place 3 Pull in the securing tabs on the panel and gently push the panel into place on the frame then when the panel is securely in place release the securing tabs Turn the locking latch lever on the inside of the panel vertically to lock it into place securing the panel with the frame and then screw its securing screw tight Securing Tabs 5 6 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories Uninstalling Side Panels 1 Loosen and turn the locking latch lever on the inside of the panel to a horizontal position Securing Tabs 2 On the outside of the panel pull out the securing tabs 3 Pull off the panel and place it carefully in a secure location 4 Remove the panel braces and place them in a secure location Note Side blanking panels are also available for mounting on the front or rear of the rack using cage nuts and panel screws 5 SuperRack User s Manual Installing and Uninstalling Top Panels The procedures for installing and uninstalling SuperRack top panels are shown below Installing Top Panels 1 2 Verify that the panel is securely Place the top panel gently into the space on the rack s top placed on the top of the rack Turn the expanding screw mounts so that the screw heads are parallel with the outside edges of the panel Uninstalling Top Panels IL Loosen the expanding sc
27. pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems The Supermicro warranty can be found on our website at http www supermicro com support Warranty 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw
28. rack extension s side brackets EIA Posts EIA posts are mounting posts for securing slide rails drawers shelves and other rack components Since on occasion you may have to remove or modify the location of these posts the below procedures for installing and uninstalling EIA posts are included here Each EIA post has four securing screws that attach to spring mounted screw holes on the rack s horizontal struts The posts should be placed so that they are arranged with the unit numbers facing out the front or rear of the SuperRack with the number 42 on top and the 1 on the bottom SuperRack EIA posts accept square cage nuts for securing rack components with panel screws 5 12 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories Installing an EIA Post into a Rack 1 Put the right front post on right side of frame The post should be flush to the frame front Note The numbers should be on the inside of the post when you place the correct post on the correct side Make sure the proper post is on the proper side and that both the right and left post numbers match 2 Match the adjustable spring screw holes on the rack s horizontal struts so that the screw holes match up with the holes in the EIA post 3 Screw in the four retaining screws through the EIA post and into the adjustable spring screw holes on the horizontal struts Start with the center two screws and then the top and bottom screws 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the left fro
29. rew mounts so that the screw heads are perpendicular to the outside edges of the panel Gently remove the panel from the top of the rack 5 8 Types of Top Panels Top panels come in the follovving four categories Blanking Panels Blanking panels are used to cover a space in the top of the rack They come in sizes from 1U to 16U and come in both solid and mesh panels Top Panel Fans Top panel fans are different optional fan panels that are built into top panels and come in sizes from 3U to 14U in size These fan panels should have cable troughs to cover their power wiring Top Panel Openings The top panel openings are different optional top panels that contain two openings sealed by a rubber grommet that can each be used for a Goose Neck pipe or allow openings from the top down into the rack for wiring or other uses Top Cable Management Troughs Three sizes of top cable management troughs are available from 1U to 3U to cover and handle wiring on the top of the rack 9 9 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories SuperRack User s Manual Expansion Units There are several models of expansion units ranging in width from 75mm to 300mm available for the SuperRack system that can be mounted on the front sides or rear of the rack for holding doors cable troughs power surge protectors panels and fans Two of the base SuperRack models come standard with rear expansion units See Figure 5 2 for an example
30. s on the cable trough see Figure 5 5 Figure 5 5 Cable Management Trough Pegs and Slots SuperRack User s Manual In order to mount a cable management trough you may first need to mount a vertical plate onto the SuperRack s frame Cable management troughs mounted on rack extensions do not need to use a vertical plate since slot and peg holes are provided on the rack extension already for them Follow the procedure below for mounting and unmounting a vertical plate onto the rack frame Mounting a Vertical Plate onto the Rack ds Unmounting a Vertical Plate from the Rach To unmount a vertical plate from the rack follow the previous procedure in reverse by first unscrewing its retaining screws and then unmounting the vertical plate Mounting a Vertical Plate Dismount any side panels that are on the rear of the SuperRack Insert spring screw holes on all horizontal struts in the rack s rear side where you wish to mount the vertical plate Mount the verical plate so that its screw holes match the spring screw holes on the horizontal struts Screw in the securing screws to secure the vertical plate to the rack from the rack 5 20 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories Mounting a Cable Management Trough to a Vertical Plate To mount a cable management trough to a vertical plate use the procedure belovv Mounting a Cable Management Trough to a Vertical Plate l Insert the vertical plate s slots or
31. ssional equipment riggers to move it Make sure to follow the below rack precautions e Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them when the SuperRack is setup in its location Caution To reduce the risk of damage to the casters make sure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet and not on the casters The casters are designed only as an aid in moving the rack into position and are not designed to support the weight of the rack and may become damaged if relied upon to support the rack e In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack e You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable 2 4 Chapter 3 Rack Setup and Installation Chapter 3 Rack Setup and Installation 3 1 Overview This chapter provides information on setting up and installing your SuperRack system It is assumed in this chapter that your SuperRack system is shipped assembled and ready for installation on site 3 2 Inspecting the Rack and Shipping Crate You should inspect the crate the SuperRack system was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way After unshipping the SuperRack from t
32. te There are two sets of screw holes used for mounting casters The inner set is for smaller 2 5 casters while the outer set is for 3 casters User this outer set for SuperRack 3 casters Note Double check that all screws have lock washers on them and that they are securely tightened before placing the SuperRack upright 6 Redeploy the leveling stands so that they are all back at the same level 7 Push the SuperRack back upright Shelves and Slide Rails Various types of shelves for rack components are available for the SuperRack system They come in sizes from 1U 3U in height and are available as vented or non vented shelves All shelves can be mounted with four cage nuts and four panel screws onto the front EIA posts of the SuperRack The SuperRack also has 1U and 2U brackets with cable management troughs that can mounted to EIA rails for supporting rack components Use the procedures below for installing and uninstalling this bracket system Installing Brackets with a Cable Management Trough 1 Open the bracket package and lay out parts for inspection Make sure you have all parts and that they are undamaged 2 Screw the brackets together through the second from left screw hole with a panel screw SO that the bracket s flanges are on the outside 5 16 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories 3 On the SuperRack EIA posts front and rear attach cage nuts with the nuts facing the inside of the rack Mount all
33. venvnrnnnnnnnnnenssssvenennn 4 3 4 3 SuperRack Model SRK 420R 02 mervvvervrrnnnnnnnnererrererrvnrnnennnrrnnnnnnnrnrrrereennenn 4 5 4 4 SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 01 mrervvvrrrrrrnrnnrnnrrrrrrrerevnreverrnrnnnnnnnnrrrrrerrereen 4 7 4 5 SuperRack Model SRK 42SE 02 i 4 9 Chapter 5 Optional Accessories ol leali 5 2 005 A 5 2 5 2 Accessories and Modification Procedures esseere 5 3 DR 5 3 Tor 5 6 Installing and Uninstalling Top Panels 5 8 TN 5 9 Expansion NE 5 10 EP 5 12 CHANGING OG EE ERES 5 15 Table of Contents Shelves and Slide RallS i aa 5 16 Component Installation REE DN 5 18 210016 gt 1 5 18 Cable Management Troughs and Fiber Optic Pipes 5 18 Mouning VETA PIAS rara 5 20 Mounting a Cable Management Trough to a Vertical Plate 5 21 Appendix A SuperRack System Parts List yi Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The SuperRack system consists of five standard models of racks that are assembled from the same pool of components and accessories The below table lists the available standard rack models in the SuperRack system and their described USES SBK 42BF 01 42U Basic Frame system SRR 420R 01 42U Open Frame system SRK 420R 02 42U Open Frame with Rear Expansion system SRK 42SE 01 42U Enclosure system SRK 42SE 02 42U Enclosure with Rear Expansion system For details on these models see Chapter
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