NEC Express5800/1080Xd Preparation Guide
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1. Distributed Power Supply Module Front of Cabinet Figure 3 I O Expansion Cabinet Air Flow Flow Figure 4 1080Xd Air 16 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 456 01682 0002. Table 1 lists the dimensions for the system cabinets including the packaging and the shipping pallet Table 1 Packaged Server Cabinets Dimensions Express5800 System Width Depth Height 1320Xd Main Cabinet 43 0 in 50 9 in 80 0 in 109 20 cm 129 2 cm 204 0 cm 1160Xd Main Cabinet 43 0 in 50 9 in 80 0 in 109 20 cm 129 2 cm 204 0 cm 1320Xd 1160Xd 43 0 in 50 9 in 80 0 in Eee 109 20 cm 129 2 cm 204 0 cm 1080Xd Cabinet 40 0 in 51 0 in 64 0 in 101 6 cm 129 5 cm 162 6 cm 6 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide Operational Space Requirements Proper clearance around the cabinets must be provided for proper cooling airflow and service of the system Reduced airflow around equipment causes overheating which can lead to equipment failure Therefore the location and orientation of air conditioning ducts as well as airflow direction are important Obstructions to equipment intake or exhaust airflow must be eliminated The locations of lighting fixtures and utility outlets affect servicing operations Plan equipment layout to take advantage of lighting and utility outlets Do not forget to include clearance for opening and closing equipment doors When considering the server service area space requirements if other equipment is located so that it exhausts heated air near the cooling air intakes of the computer system cabinets larger space requirements are needed to keep ambient air inta
3. can help ensure a smooth and successful installation of your server This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities personnel who are preparing the site for installation of an Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd or 1320Xd Server Proper site preparation and maintenance are vital to the reliability of any computer system As our customer it is your responsibility to ensure that the proper facility resources and conditions are maintained This will allow us to provide support services in accordance with the NEC ServerCare Service Warranty Program This guide includes W A site planning overview m Facility requirements m Electrical requirements m Environmental requirements Who Should Use This Guide This guide is intended for system administrators and facilities personnel who are preparing the site for an Express5800 1000 Series server installation Symbols and Conventions This guide uses the following text conventions and graphics symbols Warnings cautions and notes have the following meanings A WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could result in serious personal injury or loss of life AN CAUTION Cautions indicate situations that can damage the system hardware or software Note Notes give important information about the material being described Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 1 Safety Notices A WARNING To avoid a risk of injuries in
4. performing the grounding work make sure to pay attention to the specifications defined by NEC in addition to the definitions of electric facility technology standards a The thickness of the grounding conductor should be at least 8 mm in terms of the cross section and the same or larger than the main power cable In the case of the medium or large size system this should be at least 38 mm b Two cables are required for the grounding one dedicated for computer grounding and the other for security type D grounding Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 13 c If it is unavoidable to share the security grounding electrode and the computer grounding electrode connect them near the ground Addition of leakage current from the security grounding electrode will result in activating the leakage breaker The grounding is also aimed at preventing the flow of noises from other devices into computers d When using the steelwork of the building as a substitute for the grounding electrode connect the cable as close as possible to the foundation of the building e Make sure that the grounding conductor is routed to the power distribution panel Environmental Requirements The Express5800 1000 Series servers are designed to operate in a computer room environment When you select a location you should Make sure the location has a sturdy level floor and is not subject to vibration Make sure the location is
5. your country In the USA those wiring standards are regulated by Underwriter Laboratories UL in the U K by the Institution of Electrical Engineers IEE and in Canada by the Canadian Standards Association CSA If You Need Help Contact NEC Technical Support at 1 866 269 1239 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 3 Site Planning Overview Choosing the Server Location You need to be aware of the following requirements whether you are providing computer room space or other properly prepared space for your server Locate the server away from high traffic areas and potential impacts High traffic areas include patch panels experimental equipment or equipment that needs frequent physical reconfiguration Choose a location where the server will be free from significant temperature or humidity changes or possible damage from moisture Locate the server in a clean environment free from smoke and dust Verify that the location you select has a sturdy level floor and is not subject to vibration The rack holding the server must be stable during normal operation and service Make sure the server has adequate space in front of and behind the rack for times when service or reconfiguration is necessary If the rack has a door it must be able to open completely to allow access to the front and rear panels of the server Make sure there is adequate power and the correct receptacle type for each server compon
6. EXPRESS5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide a B E i al Proprietary Notice and Liability Disclaimer The information disclosed in this document including all designs and related materials is the valuable property of NEC Solutions America Inc and or its licensors NEC Solutions America Inc and or its licensors as appropriate reserve all patent copyright and other proprietary rights to this document including all design manufacturing reproduction use and sales rights thereto except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others The NEC Solutions America Inc product s discussed in this document are warranted in accordance with the terms of the Warranty Statement accompanying each product However actual performance of each product is dependent upon factors such as system configuration customer data and operator control Since implementation by customers of each product may vary the suitability of specific product configurations and applications must be determined by the customer and is not warranted by NEC Solutions America Inc To allow for design and specification improvements the information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice Reproduction of this document or portions thereof without prior written approval of NEC Solutions America Inc is prohibited Trademarks All product brand or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or regist
7. Hz single phase 27 1 max 6 5 max 2 required 1320Xd 1160Xd 200 240VAC 3 8 min 9 min L6 30R 30A Expansion Cabinet 50 60Hz single phase 22 5 max 5 4 max 4 required 1080Xd Cabinet 200 240 VAC 14 6 min 3 5 min L6 30R 30A 50 60Hz single phase 18 4 max 4 4 max 1 hardwired See Power Dissipation Equation information in Table 6 to compute the power dissipation for your configuration Table 6 Power Dissipation Equations Express5800 System Power Dissipation kVA Equation 1320Xd Main Cabinet Power Dissipation kVA Number of CPUs x 0 191 Number of PCI Units x 0 886 2 818 1160Xd Main Cabinet Power Dissipation kVA Number of CPUs x 0 191 Number of PCI Units x 0 886 1 409 1080Xd Cabinet Power Dissipation kVA Number of CPUs x 0 22 Number of PCI Units x 0 886 1 71 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 11 Computer Input Power Conditions Input Power Specifications The input power source conditions for the power receiving terminal areas of computers are listed in Table 7 Figure 1 illustrates the electrical connections for the NEMA L6 30R 230 volt power receptacle required for your server Table 7 Computer Input Power Conditions Item Computer Input Power Condition Phase quantity Single phase 3 lines Voltage Average value 208V 10 Voltage Peak value 208V 15 20 Drift time Less than 0 5 sec Frequency Average
8. Main Cabinet Non operating 8 to 80 RH 14 to 131 F 1320Xd 1160Xd 5 to 45 C 26 676 PCI BOX 8 0 Expansion Cabinet DPS 1 50 1080Xd Cabinet 12 654 9 00 14 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide Air Flow The servers require that the cabinet air intake temperature be between 59 F and 90 F 15 C and 32 C at 1271 CFM Figure 2 illustrates the location of the inlet and outlet air ducts on a single Epress5800 1320Xd and 1160Xd main cabinet Figure 3 illustrates the location of the inlet and outlet air ducts on the Epress5800 1320Xd I O expansion cabinet Figure 4 illustrates the location of the inlet and outlet air ducts for the Epress5800 1080Xd Server Make sure you do not obstruct the airflow around the rack with large containers boxes desks chairs or other objects This can cause the server hardware in the rack to run at an elevated temperature and possibly shorten individual component life CLK Boards CUN ds ISP Boards N ISP Boards CPU Memory CPU Memory Sub chassis Sub chassis 32 way 16 way GS Full size PCIX Unit NE dp Full size PCIX Unit A DPS Distributed Power Supply Module FRONT FRONT 1320Xd 1160Xd Figure 2 1320Xd and 1160Xd Main Cabinet Air Flow Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 15 N S au ER SEA Ew RN 5 PCIX Unit Power Bay Unit
9. alling the server If you run more than one power line because you have more than one UPS you must make sure the power lines come from the same distribution panel You should have all the electrical work at your site done by a licensed electrician All the electrical changes must meet country state and local electrical codes As you choose the location for your Express5800 1000 Series server keep these electrical requirements in mind m Make sure there is adequate dedicated power for the UPSs that are part of your server environment m Make sure your location is away from major electrical equipment such as motors air conditioners or elevators m Make sure the location is not subject to electrostatic buildup m Plug only your server equipment into the power strips Do not plug in coffee makers radios lights or other non server devices 10 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide System Power Requirements Table 5 shows the electrical specifications for all Express5800 1000 Series server configurations Make sure your site meets these specifications Table 5 Server Cabinets Power Requirements Necessary Power Express5800 Power Dissipation System Power Requirement Capacity A kVA Power Drop 1320Xd Main Cabinet 200 240VAC 22 1 min 5 3 min L6 30R 30A 50 60Hz single phase 44 6 max 10 7 max 4 required 1160Xd Main Cabinet 200 240VAC 16 3 min 3 9 min L6 30R 30A 50 60
10. away from high traffic areas Make sure the location is clean and free from dust smoke or other airborne contaminants Make sure the location does not have significant temperature changes Choose a location where the temperature does not vary more than 18 F 7 78 C per hour Make sure the location does not have significant humidity changes A location with approximately 40 percent humidity can prevent problems stemming from electrostatic discharge Make sure the location has adequate space in front of and behind the rack You must be able to connect cables and service the parts of your hardware It also needs adequate airflow for cooling If security for the Express5800 1000 Series server is important you should address this issue during site planning Planning and implementing security for the hardware before its installation will save disrupting the hardware and its users at a later time Table 8 provides information on operating and storage temperature and humidity specifications for the Express5800 1000 Series server hardware components Make sure your environment meets the narrowest range of specifications in the table Table 8 Environmental Specifications Express5800 System Temperature Humidity Heating Value kj h Airflow m3 min 1320Xd Operating Operating 37 620 CPU memory Main Cabinet 59 to 90 F 20 to 80 RH sub chassis 32 00 15 to 32 C DPS 1 50 1160Xd Non Operating 20 520
11. e only one floor panel at a time m Larger floor grids bigger panels are generally rated for lighter loads A WARNING Do not install any raised floor system until you have carefully examined its specifications to verify that it is adequate to support the appropriate installation 8 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide Non raised Floor m The non raised floor must be capable of withstanding a uniform load of 1 220 kg m2 250 Ib ft2 or a load of 454 kg 1 000 Ib on any 6 5 cm2 1 0 in 2 with a maximum deflection of 2 5 mm 0 1 in m The floor must be level within 3 2 mm 1 8 in overall and within 1 6 mm 1 16 in in any 3 05 m 10 ft distance m Floor surfaces must be resistant to cracking and dust must withstand the movement of heavy equipment on casters and must resist the buildup of static electricity m Cleaning products containing ammonia must not be used on the floor m The use of electrostatic discharge ESD protective floor wax in place of ESD protective floor materials is not recommended However the resistance to ground of any ESD protective flooring from any point on its surface must be Greater than 1 x 105 100 thousand ohms Less than 1 x 108 100 million ohms Table 3 lists the weights for the system cabinets including the packaging and the shipping pallet Table 4 lists the dimensions and weights for the unpacked cabinets Table 3 Packaged Server Cabinet We
12. e ratings should be used when addressing this concern For more information on installation and wiring of power related facilities contact your electrician or local power company W To prevent electrical shock connect all rack and rack support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring If you are unsure check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions m For safe operation only connect the equipment to a building supply that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country In the USA those wiring standards are regulated by Underwriter Laboratories UL in the U K by the Institution of Electrical Engineers IEE and in Canada by the Canadian Standards Association CSA 2 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U S A and Canada m PELV Protected Extra Low Voltage Integrity To ensure the extra low voltage integrity of the equipment connect only equipment with mains protected electrically compatible circuits to the external ports m Remote Earths To prevent electrical shock connect all local individual office computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring If you are unsure check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions m Earth Bonding For safe operation only connect the equipment to a building supply that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in
13. ent the rack power strips and the UPSs Do not use extension cords to plug in any of the server components Customer Responsibilities You are responsible for scheduling planning and preparing a suitable environment for the installation and operation of the Express5800 1000 Series server The server models described in this guide are primarily designed to be installed and operated in a computer room controlled environment If large scale servers are new to your site you will need to pay particular attention to the following items Local building codes Local electrical codes Local safety codes Space and weight limitations and server accessibility Environmental requirements temperature humidity etc Electrical and grounding requirements 4 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide If your Server is to be installed in an existing computer room you should analyze and integrate the following items into the site plan Available space Additional environmental requirements Additional electrical requirements NEC Responsibilities NEC will install your Express5800 1000 Series server including Moving all server cabinet containers and accessory boxes shipped with the server to the intended installation site Unpacking the Express5800 1000 Series server and any accessory boxes Inspecting the server for any shipping damage Installing all accessory components including hard disk drives and cabinet stab
14. ered trademarks of their respective trademark owners PN 456 01682 000 October 2003 Copyright 2003 NEC Solutions America Inc 10850 Gold Center Drive Suite 200 Rancho Cordova CA 95670 All Rights Reserved Contents Using This Guide iii id RO Ras 1 Who Should Use This Guida 1 Symbols and ConventiOns unicidad danzas 1 Safety Notices tn dee e e 2 Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U S A and Canada 3 EY Oti Need A neh 3 Site Planning 4 Choosing the Server Location up 4 Customer Responsibilities scettr tenet Id Sa pen enable 4 NEE ReSDODSIDITIUGS int 3 Facility Requirements nn lei al 6 Delivery Requirements uch ee 6 Operational Space Requirements n eet eere et Lese ta sees tne eee eee eaa ste 7 Clearance and Access Guidelines zahl 8 lute dicii e 8 Raised 3 anne 8 Non ra sed FIoOE ns gu bela gd brida 9 Electrical Requirements zn td oi edit 10 System Power Requirements 11 Computer Input Power Conditions seen 12 Input Power Specifications sesenta herr eese YR 12 a 13 Groundin M ER 13 Environmental Requirements nee 14 Air sans tl id 15 Contents iii Using This Guide This guide contains information that helps you prepare your site for the installation of an Express5800 1000 Series server By following these site preparation guidelines you
15. g condition a The grounding for computers shall be basically independent from other devices 1 Purpose of grounding Computer devices are grounded for the following purposes a Reduced grounding voltage To aim for reduced contact voltage by connecting the ground with a low resistance when high voltage is applied to the frame due to an insulation breakdown of a device or a cable etc b Prevention of inductive failures etc To place the voltage potential between the computer device frame and the ground on the same voltage potential level as that of the ground by allowing the voltage potential generated through electrostatic induction to the ground c Reliable operation of the circuit breaker Actively pass the ground current to the ground to secure a reliable operation of the leakage breaker in case of accidents of defective insulation d Prevention of power supply failures To aim for reduction of power supply failures by actively operating the over current breaker when in error e Realization of equal voltage potential to the ground To aim for prevention of electric shock disasters by equalizing the voltage potential to the ground based on a single point grounding method f Prevention of contacts between low and high voltage circuits To aim for prevention of insulation breakdown of low voltage circuits and electric shock disasters deriving from contacts between low and high voltage circuits 2 Grounding conditions When
16. ights Express5800 System Weight 1320Xd Main Cabinet 1166 0 Ibs 529 0 kg 1160Xd Main Cabinet 956 9 Ibs 433 kg 1320Xd 1160Xd 533 4 Ibs Expansion Cabinet 251 kg 1080Xd Cabinet 320 4 Ibs 145 3 kg Approximate Weights Table 4 Unpacked Server Cabinet Weights Express5800 System Weight 1320Xd Main Cabinet 981 Ibs 445 kg 1160Xd Main Cabinet 769 4 16 349 0 kg 1320Xd 1160Xd 368 Ibs Expansion Cabinet 167 Kg 1080Xd Cabinet 220 4 16 100 kg Approximate Weights Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 9 Electrical Requirements You should consider installing a separately derived power system for your Express5800 1000 Series server This ensures that you can control the hardware grounding with all grounds brought to a single point and that uncontrolled equipment such as coffee makers or floor polishers cannot be plugged into the same power source as the server hardware If you do not create a separately derived power system you need to make sure the power outlets you use are from the same distribution panel This helps to prevent the occurrence of ground loops that can be caused by plugging equipment into power sources with different ground potentials For the UPSs you ll need to run separate 120 volt 30 amp power lines with a NEMA L5 30R receptacle or 230 volt 30 amp power lines with an IEC C 19 receptacle to the location where you are inst
17. ilizers Powering up configuring and running server test diagnostics Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 5 Facility Requirements This section contains information about clearance and space requirements for your Express5800 1000 Series server This data should be used as the basic guideline for space plan developments Other factors such as airflow lighting and power requirements must also be considered Delivery Requirements There should be enough clearance to move equipment safely from the receiving area to the computer room Permanent obstructions such as pillars or narrow doorways can cause equipment damage Packaging dimensions for the system cabinet s determine whether all paths from the receiving area to the installation site are wide enough whether all doorways are tall enough and whether elevator door size and weight restrictions can support passage of the system cabinets Before moving equipment study the route it will take from the receiving area to the installation site Take measurements to ensure problem free transport of equipment Consider the following factors m Height width and location of doors m Size capacity and availability of an elevator m Width of passageways from receiving area to installation area m Passageway restrictions bends slopes or obstructions m Floor loading and floor and wall covering protectors m Fire code restrictions for entryways and exits for the site
18. ke to the computer system cabinets within the specified temperature and humidity ranges Space planning should also include the possible addition of equipment or other changes in space requirements Equipment layout plans should also include access provisions for the following m Routing data and power cables Air conditioning ducts filters lighting and electrical power hardware W Power conditioning equipment m Cleaning and maintenance of cabinets Table 2 lists the dimensions for the unpacked system cabinets Table 2 Unpacked Server Cabinet Dimensions Express5800 System Width Depth Height 1320Xd Main Cabinet 23 6 in 40 9 in 70 9 in 60 0 cm 104 0 cm 180 0 cm 1160Xd Main Cabinet 23 6 in 40 9 in 70 9 in 60 0 cm 104 0 cm 180 0 cm 1320Xd 1160Xd 23 6 in 40 9 in 70 9 in Expansion Cabinet 60 0 cm 104 0 cm 180 0 cm 1080Xd Cabinet 24 0 in 39 0 in 50 0 in 61 0 cm 99 0 cm 127 0 cm Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide 7 Clearance and Access Guidelines For normal operation you ll need to maintain approximately 2 feet 0 6 meters of open space in front of and behind the rack This allows free access to the components in the rack for operating changes or adjustments For service you ll need approximately 3 feet 1 0 meters of open space in front of the rack and 2 feet 0 6 meters of open space behind the rack This allows for the removal of any component that needs to be
19. replaced The left and right sides of the server cabinets when not adjacent to other cabinets should have an open space of about 19 inches 0 5 meters For normal operation you ll need to maintain approximately 3 feet 1 0 meters of open space above the rack for proper ventilation Floor Loading The computer room floor must be able to support the total weight of the installed computer system as well as the weight of the individual cabinets as they are moved into position Floor loading is usually not an issue in non raised floor installations unless this floor is located in a very old building E Note Any floor system under consideration for an Express5800 1000 Series server installation should be verified by an appropriate floor load bearing consultant Raised Floor Loading Raised floor loading is a function of the manufacturer s load specification and the positioning of the equipment relative to the raised floor grid While NEC cannot assume responsibility for determining the suitability of a particular raised floor system it does provide information for the customer or local agencies to determine installation requirements The following guidelines are recommended m Because many raised floor systems do not have grid stringers between floor stands the lateral support for the floor stands depends on adjacent panels being in place To avoid compromising this type of floor system while gaining under floor access remov
20. stallation should be performed by trained technical personnel It takes two to three people to unpack your server and two people to maneuver the server after unpacking A tall rack is quite unstable especially when not fixed by stabilizers Your server is equipped with a front stabilizer Engage the front stabilizer during installation For stability and to distribute the weight also attach side stabilizers or install two or more racks together Otherwise the rack may topple over and cause injuries If you extend two or more devices from the rack at the same time the rack may topple over on you Extend only one device from the rack at a time Exercise great care not to hurt your fingers on the rails when you mount dismount the equipment into from the rack m Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient environment Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with a maximum rated ambient temperature of 35 C m Reduced air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised W To prevent fires and damage to rack equipment and supply wiring make sure that the rated load of the power branch circuit is not exceeded Equipment nameplat
21. value 50 Hz or 60 Hz 1 Hz Frequency Peak value 50 Hz or 60 Hz 1 Hz to 2 5 Hz Drift time within 1 sec Waveform distortion rate Within 8 Grounding Computer specialized grounding Grounding resistance less than 1000 It is necessary to take into account 2 as the voltage drop of the cable between the distribution panel and the equipment When the input power is ON OFF the rise fall time of the input voltage shall be less than 2 seconds 30 Amp 250V 2 pole 3 wire Single Phase Grounded Ground Figure 1 NEMA L6 30R 230 Volt Power Receptacle 12 Express5800 1080Xd 1160Xd 1320Xd Site Preparation Guide Grounding Conditions Grounding The site building shall provide a safety ground protective earth for each AC service entrance to all system cabinets Install a PE protective earthing conductor that is identical in size insulation material and thickness to the branch circuit supply conductors The PE conductor must be green with yellow stripes The earthing conductor described is to be connected from the unit to the building installation earth or if supplied by a separately derived system at the supply transformer or motor generator set grounding point As the grounding for computers have a designated grounding line up to the computer s power distribution panel The grounding resistance in this case should not be more than 1000 For information on its thickness refer to 2 Groundin
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