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NS UM 990-0398.book Page i Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Contents Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 NetShelter VX Four-Post Open Frame models 1 Product Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features of the Four-Post Open Frame 3 Hardware, grommets, and covers 4 Before Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NS UM 990-0398.book Page ii Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Contents Horizontal Braces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 How to move a brace 19 Removing the Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warranty and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Limited warranty 21 Warranty limitations 21 Obtaining service 21 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Product Overview This American Power Conversion (APC®) NetShelter® VX Four-Post Open Frame is a high-quality frame for storage of industry-standard (EIA-310) 19-inch rack-mount hardware, which includes servers, voice, data, networking, internetworking, and APC power protection equipment.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Product Inventory Features of the Enclosure • 42U (73.
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NS UM 990-0398.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Before Installation Warning Before you begin to unpack the frame, read and follow these warnings to prevent injury and damage: • Use at least two persons to unpack the frame. • Stabilize the frame before installing the components—failure to do so could allow the frame to tip over. • Do not extend more than one component from the frame at one time to prevent the frame from becoming dangerously unstable.
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NS UM 990-0398.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Before Installation Unpacking the frame 1. Move the shipping pallet to a firm, level surface in an open area. Inspect the frame for visible signs of shipping damage. If you detect shipping damage, contact APC Customer Support at the number listed on the yellow sticker on the front of the frame. 2. Remove the open-ended wrench from the pouch on the front of the packaging. 3.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Before Installation Taking inventory After unpacking the frame, verify that all required components and hardware have been shipped with the frame. See the earlier section on product inventory. Note Configuration If any items are missing, contact APC Customer Support using a number or Web address listed on the back cover of this manual. Before installing your frame, plan the location of the equipment to be installed.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Installing the Four-Post Open Frame To install the frame, you will first level it. You can also provide additonal stability using any of several methods described in this section. Leveling feet How to level the frame Leveling feet are attached under the frame at each corner. The leveling feet can help provide a stable base if the selected floor space is uneven, but they are not intended to compensate for a badly sloped surface.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Installing the Four-Post Open Frame Removing the casters and leveling feet (optional) 1. Lay the frame on its side. Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the frame, two people should support the frame. 2. Remove the four hex nuts from each of the casters and remove the casters. 3. Fit the 14-millimeter end of the open-ended wrench (included) to the hex head just above the round pad on the bottom of the leveling foot.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Installing the Four-Post Open Frame • Bolt-Down Bracket Kit (AR8112BLK )—four brackets and mounting hardware for attaching to the inside or outside of the base of the frame. These brackets must be bolted to the floor to stabilize the frame. Baying kits You can expand your installation by joining frames together with optional baying kits (AR8376BLK or AR8377BLK).
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Installing Equipment This section gives general information on installing rackmount equipment in the frame. See also the instructions provided with the equipment to be installed. Identifying one U-space on the mounting rail When installing equipment, you will need to locate the top and bottom of a U-space on the mounting rails.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Installing Equipment Installing and removing caged nuts During installation of equipment in your frame, you may need to install or remove caged nuts. To install: Warning Install caged nuts horizontally, with the ears engaging the sides of the square hole. Do NOT install caged nuts vertically with the ears engaging the top and bottom of the square hole. 1.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Installing Equipment Grounding studs There are five grounding studs on the Four-Post Open Frame. # of studs Location 4 Base 1 Rear cabling channel (AR2102BLK only) 1 Roof American Power Conversion offers an optional grounding kit (AR8390) for grounding the frame.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 15 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Cable Management Location of cable access openings There are cable access openings in the roof , base , and sides (AR2102BLK only) of the enclosure. The rear cabling channel on the back of the AR210BLK model provides clearance for routing cables. Before routing wires through the side access holes on the Base enclosure, ensure the protective grommets (included) are installed into the cable access openings.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Cable Management Removing the skirts For additional cable access or to install the Stabilizer Plate, you can remove the skirts at the front and rear of the frame by removing the two countersunk screws in each skirt. Cable management options APC offers the following products for managing cables in your frame: Product SKU Description Cable Management Hoops AR8113 Fasten cables to posts, mounting rails, or braces.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 17 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Vertical Mounting Rails The vertical mounting rails are factory-installed in the proper position for use with rack-mountable equipment that has a depth of 29.13 inches (739mm). You can adjust the rails to the front or rear a total of 2.35 inches (60mm) to accommodate different rails or equipment with various depths. You can also move the rails by attaching them to the horizontal braces.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 18 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Vertical Mounting Rails Adjusting the mounting rails on the frame posts Warning To avoid personal injury or damage to the frame, perform this procedure with no equipment installed on the vertical mounting rails. 1. Use the 5-millimeter Allen wrench (included) to loosen—but not remove—the socket-head screws in the slot of the vertical mounting rail. 2. Slide the vertical mounting rail forward or rearward as desired.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 19 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Horizontal Braces Each side of the frame has two horizontal braces between the vertical frame posts. These adjustable braces support the vertical mounting rails and are available for managing cables. How to move a brace 1. Use the 5-millimeter Allen wrench (included) to remove the four socket-head screws that are holding the brace to the frame posts (AR2102BLK shown). 2. Remove the caged nuts from the frame post.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 20 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Removing the Roof You can remove the roof from the frame by removing the four socket-head screws from the inside corners. Use the 5-millimeter Allen wrench (included).
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 21 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Warranty and Service Limited warranty APC warrants the Four-Post Open Frame to be free from Warranty limitations Except as provided herein, APC makes no warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Some jurisdictions do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 22 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Warranty and Service replacement. 4. Pack the unit carefully. The warranty does not cover damage sustained in transit. Enclose a letter with your name, address, RMA number and daytime phone number; a copy of the sales receipt; and a check as payment, if applicable. 5. Mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the shipping carton. 6. Ship by insured, prepaid carrier to the address provided by the Customer Support technician.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 23 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM Specifications Item Measurement AR2102BLK AR2802BLK Height 81.5 in (207cm) 81.5 in (207cm) Width 23.0 in (58.5cm) 23.0 in (58.5cm) Depth 42.2 in (107.4cm) 35.5 in (90.1cm) Net weight 217 lb (98.4kg) 163 lb (73.
NS UM 990-0398.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:26 AM ® APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC Web site to find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base, and to submit customer support requests. – www.apc.
